Operating Instructions RADARPILOT ATLAS 1000 CHARTRADAR ATLAS 1000 MULTIPILOT ATLAS 1000 Software Version 2.4 Radar Functions Plotting Aids Item No.: ED 3038 G 232 Revision: 01 (2002-06) Order No.
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RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions General Safety Precautions General Safety Precautions Particular attention must be paid to the notes and warnings referring to possible faults in the radar display, since such faults can impair the detection of targets. The radar can perform its safety function if, and only if, the transmission power and the receiver sensitivity are adequate. Therefore, these characteristics must be checked regularly (by means of the Performance Monitor – see Section 21).
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR General Safety Precautions Operating Instructions DANGER: Injury caused by a rotating antenna When the radar system is switched to "ON", it is possible that, instead of the expected antenna, a different one will begin to rotate. Therefore, it must be ensured beforehand that all antennas can rotate freely and that are no persons near the antennas. The units may be opened only by qualified, trained persons.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions List of Contents List of Contents ☞ Please pay attention to the supplement (if any) at the end of the document. General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 List of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR List of Contents Operating Instructions 4.5 Radar Setting for the Display of RACON Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4.6 Radar Setting for SART Detection (X-Band only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 4.7 Suppression of the Synthetics and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 5 Heading, Speed, Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 11.4 12 List of Contents Managing the Pre-planned Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Editing the Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 12.1 Preparing the Editing of the Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 12.2 Editing of Symbols . . . . .
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR List of Contents Operating Instructions 22.6 Exchanging Track Files between the Indicators; Data Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 22.7 The Handling of Diskettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 22.8 Aborting and Restarting the Program of the Radar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 1 1 Overview 1.1 RADARPILOT ATLAS 1000 Overview Subjects of this Section: ◆ Brief overview of the parts of the system ◆ Optional parts and functions The radar system can be configured in two main versions: the basic version, called RADARPILOT ATLAS 1000 an expanded version, called CHARTRADAR ATLAS 1000 (or MULTIPILOT ATLAS 1000, see Section 1.
1 Overview 1.3 MULTIPILOT ATLAS 1000 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions The Electronic Charts are vector charts which are provided by a CHARTPILOT ATLAS 93xx via a data bus connection. A CHARTPILOT is therefore necessary for operation of the CHARTRADARs, but is also used together with RADARPILOTs.
1 Overview RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 1.5 Scope of Applicability of these Operating Instructions In addition, slave monitors can be installed, which repeat the display shown by the indicator to which they are connected. slave keyboards or slave trackballs can be installed. Each slave keyboard or slave trackball is assigned to a slave monitor.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 1 Overview Operating Instructions 1.
1 Overview RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 1.
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RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2 2.
2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 2.2 General Remarks about the Operating and Display Elements 2.2 General Remarks about the Operating and Display Elements On the indicators of the radar system, many screen display fields also act as switching areas or input fields which can be operated quickly and intuitively by means of the trackball and cursor.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating 2.2 General Remarks about the Operating and Display Elements Examples: Two switch Acquisition/Guard Zone 1 on and off, all that you need to do is to click on the AK / GZ1 button 1). If the transfer of the course is to be synchronised, click on the currently existing heading value. A numeric keyboard is then displayed. Input the correct value by means of that keyboard. And so on.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2.2 General Remarks about the Operating and Display Elements The hidden OTHER button To switch over the content of entire areas of the screen, e.g. the area containing the Multidisplay or the radar target data, the OTHER button is used; this button is not continuously visible.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating 2.2 General Remarks about the Operating and Display Elements Input of Geographical Coordinates 1. Click on the numerical area; a virtual input-keyboard is opened. 008:36.437 W Here, the existing value appears on the display area of the keyboard. Instead of the and buttons, the keyboard has the buttons needed for the input of the relevant hemisphere. 7 8 9 W : 0 . OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 E 2.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2.2 General Remarks about the Operating and Display Elements Operating Procedure for the Lists Scroll bar Lists are used for selection and display of the elements contained in them. Marking of a list element is done by clicking. 4a.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2.3 2.3 Brilliance and Colour Selection Brilliance and Colour Selection For the approximate but usually adequate adaptation of the screen brilliance to suit the brightness of the surroundings, there is a choice between 6 colour palettes. 1.DO Fine adjustment of the overall brilliance and of the contrast is possible. Furthermore, the brilliance of the PPI element groups can be adjusted individually.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2.3 Brilliance and Colour Selection Setting the Brilliance of Individual Elements 1.DO 1. Click on the BRILL button. 2. Click on the SETTINGS button. 3. Now, by means of the procedures already described, the following items can be set: After clicking on the LAMPS area: the brilliance of the lamps on the keyboard. After clicking on the DATA area: the brilliance of the whole area outside the PPI.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2.4 2.4 Degaussing Degaussing This section is relevant only for monitors with cathode ray tubes, and not for monitors with flat screens. As a result of changes in the magnetic field at the location of the monitor, the shadow mask of the cathode ray tube might become magnetised, which leads to discolouration over the entire screen or in parts of the display.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2.5 Display Modes 2.5 Display Modes If there is a CHARTPILOT connected, two Display Modes are available on the RADARPILOT: - Radar Display Mode: PPI with all radar and ARPA or EPA functions. The map edited on the radar as per Section 12 can be displayed - see Section 3.12. - Chart Display Mode: PPI with all radar and ARPA or EPA functions.
2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 2.6 2.6 An Overview of the Screen An Overview of the Screen The following illustration provides an overview of the arrangement of display elements and operating elements on the screen in the Radar Display Mode and in the Chart Display Mode. Acquiring targets (p. 69) deleting targets (p. 70) Transceiver settings: stand-by/radar operation (p. 47) master/slave (p. 48) transceiver selection (p.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating Operating Instructions 2.7 The Menu Structure 2.7 The Menu Structure The following diagram shows the structure of the menu systems which can be accessed via the button situated at bottom right. 1) MENU BRILL Page 21, (only on the CHARTRADAR) MENU USER SETTINGS... UTILITIES...
2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 2.7 The Menu Structure Present only if there is a CHARTPILOT installed In Radar Display Mode (on the RADARPILOT and on the CHARTRADAR) When the Display Modes are switched over, the button changes its name MAP Page 93 Page 41 MAP Page 41 Page 41 Page 41 Page 41 Page 41 VISIBLE EDIT MAP...
2 Basic Settings; General Remarks about Operating RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 2.8 Activating/Deactivating of Slave Keyboards/Trackballs 2.8 Operating Instructions Activating/Deactivating of Slave Keyboards/Trackballs When a slave monitor is installed together with a trackball and (possibly) a keyboard, this combination can perform the same functions as the radar indicator to which these units are connected.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3 3.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 3 PPI Settings Operating Instructions 3.2 PPI Orientation: Head-Up, North-Up, Course-Up Automatic TM Reset In good time before an automatic TM Reset takes place, the TM RESET area begins to flash. If the TM Reset is not then performed manually, it takes place automatically. 3.2 PPI Orientation: Head-Up, North-Up, Course-Up As far as the PPI orientation is concerned, there is choice between the following: Head-Up: The heading of own ship points upwards.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.3 3.3 Centering / Off-Centering of the Display (Center, Off-Center) Centering / Off-Centering of the Display (Center, Off-Center) If RM Mode is selected for the screen stabilisation of the PPI, the reference position 1) can be positioned at the centre of the PPI or can be fixed. Off-centering is possible in all ranges except the 96 NM range.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.5 Range Rings, Grid 3.5 Range Rings, Grid Fixed range rings or a map grid can be displayed. Range rings are concentric circles with the reference position as their centre, and are situated at equal distances from one another. Selection between Range Rings and Map Grid 1.MORE Click into the RANGE RINGS / GRID field by means of the MORE key, and then (with the DO key) click on RANGE RINGS or GRID. RANGE RINGS 1.00 NM RANGE RINGS GRID 2.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.6 Own Ship Symbols and Target Symbols, Vectors, Past Position Plots be set. The setting of the time marker spacing also defines the length of the plot that is displayed. This setting and the on/off switching of the past plot display take place in common with the past plots and time markers of the radar targets.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 3 PPI Settings Operating Instructions 3.6 Own Ship Symbols and Target Symbols, Vectors, Past Position Plots Switching the Own Ship Symbol On and Off 1.DO MENU Click on the MENU button, and then, in the USER SETTINGS menu, click the OS SYMBOL area. 2.DO MENU USER SETTINGS OS SYMBOL 3.DO The Setting of Vectors With the operating procedure described, both the speed vectors of the radar targets and the vector of own ship are set.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.6 Own Ship Symbols and Target Symbols, Vectors, Past Position Plots Specifying the Time Interval between the Time Markers (ARPA radar only) Click on the PAST POSN area by means of the MORE key, and then click on the desired time value. 12 min 6 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 30 sec 15 sec OFF PAST POSN 6 min T 2.DO 1.MORE Switching the Past Position Plots to Relative or True Display.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.7 Trails 3.7 Trails In the true display, trails make it possible for you to reach a conclusion quickly about the manoeuvre performed by targets. In the relative display, the trails provide a quick overview of the danger situation (a constant bearing). However, only qualitative information can be obtained from them. For - - radar echoes moving on the PPI, trails can be displayed.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.8 3.8 Setting the Display of Pre-planned Tracks Setting the Display of Pre-planned Tracks Pre-planned Tracks are planned tracks whose routes are defined by the geographical coordinates of the waypoints and by the curve radii of the curved paths along which the ship has to sail at the waypoints 1). These tracks must be generated beforehand on the radar system (see Section 11) or on a connected CHARTPILOT.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 3 PPI Settings Operating Instructions 3.8 Setting the Display of Pre-planned Tracks Switching Off the Display of a Track 1a.DO 1. Click on the TRACK button and then on the CLEAR button. The list of displayed tracks appears. 2. By clicking, mark the tracks that are no longer to be displayed, and click on the CLEAR button. Display of the Tracks TRACK TRACK 1b.DO VISIBILITY... TRACKS LOAD... EDIT... CLEAR...
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.9 3.9 Defining the System Track and the Next Waypoint; System Track Display Defining the System Track and the Next Waypoint; System Track Display The track along which the ship is to sail can be defined as the System Track and, as a result, can be highlighted in colour (red instead of orange). ☞ For the connected CHARTPILOT, the System Track has much greater importance: all currently valid track data that are displayed there (e.g.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 3 PPI Settings Operating Instructions 3.9 Defining the System Track and the Next Waypoint; System Track Display ☞ If the System Track display is covered over by the target data display, it can be brought back into the foreground by clicking on the OTHER button and TRACK DATA. (The OTHER button appears in miniaturised form in the top left-hand corner of the target data or System Track data as soon as the cursor is situated in this data area and there is no menu opened there.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.10 3.10 Setting the Display of User Chart Objects on the RADARPILOT Setting the Display of User Chart Objects on the RADARPILOT ☞ For display of the User Chart Objects on the CHARTRADAR, see page 42. If there is a CHARTPILOT, the User Chart Objects that exist in the CHARTPILOT can also be displayed on the RADARPILOT. Switching the Display of User Chart Objects On/Off 2.DO CHART 1. Chart Display Mode must be switched on, e.g.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.11 Setting the Display of Charts and User Chart Objects on the CHARTRADAR 3.11 Setting the Display of Charts and User Chart Objects on the CHARTRADAR ☞ For display of the User Chart Objects on the RADARPILOT, see page 41 On the CHARTRADAR, it is also possible to display Electronic Charts if they exist in the system’s CHARTPILOT 1).
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.11 Setting the Display of Charts and User Chart Objects on the CHARTRADAR Selecting the Chart Type In the CHART menu, click on the TYPE button (the right-hand button in the CHART row) and then click on the desired chart type. CHART VISIBLE 2.DO ENC ENC C-MAP Own Chart 1.DO If other than the official approved ENC chart data are selected, an indicator appears above the PATH button.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 3 PPI Settings Operating Instructions 3.11 Setting the Display of Charts and User Chart Objects on the CHARTRADAR Displaying Charts and User Chart Objects Temporarily on Top of the Radar Video Normally, the radar video is displayed on top of the charts and the User Chart Objects, i.e. objects of the charts and User Chart Objects can be covered over by the video.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.12 Setting the Display of the Map Resetting the Individual Selection of Display Groups The selection for the display groups are stored, i.e. they remain in effect even after switch-over of the category (in contrast to the CHARTPILOT, because there this is not allowed by the ECDIS regulations). However, the groupings can also be reset to the IMO-defined values by switching over.
3 PPI Settings RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 3.13 Adjusting the Chart or Map to the Radar Video Specifying the Display Mode of the Symbols Click on the MAP button; then, behind SYMBOLS, select the display type: PAPER CHART symbols correspond to the symbols used on paper charts. The OUTLINE symbols derived from the PAPER CHART symbols do not have any filled-in areas.
4 Setting the Radar Function RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 4 4.1 Radar Function On/Off, Interswitch Functions, Master/Slave Switch-Over Setting the Radar Function Subjects of this Section: 4.
4 Setting the Radar Function RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 4.1 Radar Function On/Off, Interswitch Functions, Master/Slave Switch-Over If some other transceiver is to be switched on, this is done as follows: Selecting a Radar Transceiver If you click into the transceiver area by means of the MORE key, the numbers of the installed transceivers are listed, together with the information as to whether they are X-Band or S-Band transceivers and a statement of the antenna position 1).
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 4.2 4 Setting the Radar Function 4.2 Basic Setting of the Radar Video Basic Setting of the Radar Video So that radar targets can be detected with certainty, an optimum setting of the radar video is of fundamental importance.
4 Setting the Radar Function 4.2 Basic Setting of the Radar Video RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions WARNING: In the case of Anticlutter Sea values that are too large, weak targets can be lost, especially at close range. If the sea is very rough, it can be expected that radar targets which only produce weak reflections will remain undetected, even if the setting is correct.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 7. 4 Setting the Radar Function 4.2 Basic Setting of the Radar Video Clean Sweep In addition to the Anticlutter Sea and Anticlutter Rain settings already described, individual adaptation to the various environmental conditions is possible with the aid of the Clean Sweep function. When the Clean Sweep function is switched on, Scan-to-Scan Correlation always takes place additionally.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 4 Setting the Radar Function Operating Instructions 4.3 Selection of the Antenna Revolution Rate 9. Pulse length After switch-over to a smaller display-range, check whether a better display is obtained by switching to a different pulse length. Switching is done by clicking on the pulse length area (SP = Short Pulse, LP = Long Pulse).
4 Setting the Radar Function RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 4.4 4.4 Radar Setting for High Speed of Own Vessel (HSC) Radar Setting for High Speed of Own Vessel (HSC) 1. To prevent blurring of the video, the mode "TM Mode" and "North-Up" or "Course-Up" should be switched on. 2. To reduce the risk of loss of target, the CLEAN SWEEP function must be switched off. The risk of loss of target is also increased by fast course-manoeuvres performed by own vessel. 3.
4 Setting the Radar Function 4.7 Suppression of the Synthetics and Video RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ANNEX OPERATION OF MARINE RADAR FOR SART DETECTION WARNING: A SART will only respond to an X-Band (3 cm) radar. It will not be seen on an S-Band (10 cm) radar. Introduction l. A Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) may be triggered by any X-Band (3 cm) radar within a range of approximately 8 n.miles.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 4 Setting the Radar Function 4.7 Suppression of the Synthetics and Video Radar Side Lobes 7. As the SART is approached, side lobes from the radar antenna may show the SART responses as a series of arcs or concentric rings.
4 Setting the Radar Function 4.7 Suppression of the Synthetics and Video 56 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e22.fm / 21.06.
5 Heading, Speed, Position RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 5 5.
5 Heading, Speed, Position RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 5.2 Speed Sensor 5.2 Speed Sensor There may be several speed sensors connected to the radar system. One of them has to be chosen. In the case of speed sensors which transfer the longitudinal speed only, the drift and set can be entered manually. As an alternative to selection of a speed sensor, it is also possible to input the speed manually, if necessary.
5 Heading, Speed, Position RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 5.2 Speed Sensor Settings Depending on the Sensor Type Dual-axis Logs, e.g. ATLAS DOLOG 23 The longitudinal speed measured is displayed behind SPD , and the transverse speed measured is displayed behind SPD . The triangles point in the direction of movement. If the speeds are measured both through the water and over ground, these data are also displayed.
5 Heading, Speed, Position RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 5.3 Position Sensor 5.3 Position Sensor There are often several position sensors connected to the system. One of them has to be selected. As an alternative to selecting a position sensor, it can - if necessary - also be specified that the system position is to be determined on the radar by dead reckoning (EP = Estimated Position) using the gyro heading and the speed data of the selected speed sensor.
5 Heading, Speed, Position RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 5.3 Position Sensor Selection of the Position Sensor 1. Click on the position sensor area. The list of the connected position sensors appears. 1) 2. Preselect the desired sensor by clicking. The position received from this sensor, manually corrected if necessary (for correction of a constant position-error, see page 62), is then displayed in the Multidisplay. 3.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 5 Heading, Speed, Position Operating Instructions 5.3 Position Sensor Check of the Accuracy of the Position Data In the PPI, any inaccuracy in the position data causes displacement between the own ship symbol and the radar video on the one hand, and the tracks and the maps on the other hand.
6 Bearing and Range RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 6 6.1 Cursor Display Bearing and Range Subjects of this Section: ◆ Measurement of bearing and range with the cursor display ◆ Measurement of range with the variable range marker (VRM) ◆ Measurement of bearing by means of the electronic bearing lines (EBL’s) ◆ Parallel indexing by means of parallel index lines (PI) 6.
6 Bearing and Range RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 6.3 Electronic Bearing Lines (EBL’s) Switching the VRM On and Off VRM The display of the VRM is switched on and off by clicking on the desired VRM area. ☞ 1 2.00 NM DO If the display range is reduced when the VRM is in the switchedon state, the VRM might be situated outside the visible range. If you switch the VRM off and then on again, it returns to the visible range.
6 Bearing and Range RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 6.4 Operating the VRM and the EBL Jointly Displaying the Relative Bearing PPI Orientation North-Up and Course-Up: The values displayed are true bearings. This fact is indicated in the middle EBL-area by the letter T (= true). For as long as the DO key is kept pressed in this area, the relative bearing is displayed (indicated by R = relative). ☞ 1 122.7 ° R CENTER DO 1 122.
6 Bearing and Range RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 6.5 Parallel Index Lines 6.5 Parallel Index Lines There are four parallel index lines available, which can be adjusted individually. Switching Parallel Index Lines On and Off The parallel index lines can be switched on and off individually by clicking on their number displayed below PI. ☞ When you switch the parallel index lines on, they appear in the form in which they were set last.
7 ARPA Functions RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 7 7.1 Symbols Used ARPA Functions Subjects of this Section: 7.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 7 ARPA Functions 7.2 Procedure of the Target Acquisition 7.2 Operating Instructions Procedure of the Target Acquisition The ARPA radar permits manual and automatic acquisition of up to 50 targets. For automatic target acquisition, there are two combined acquisition and surveillance zones 1) available. Acquired targets are tracked automatically. In the case of manual target acquisition, the target video is marked manually, and is thus initially provided with the dotted square .
7 ARPA Functions RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 7.3 Manual Target Acquisition WARNING: Under particularly unfavourable meteorological conditions, it can happen even with an optimum setting of the radar that targets in the radar video cannot be detected automatically. 7.3 Manual Target Acquisition 1. Click on the ACQ-TGT button (= Acquire Target); the button flashes. 2. Acquire the target video by clicking.
7 ARPA Functions RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 7.5 Deletion of Targets, Loss of Target 7.5 Deletion of Targets, Loss of Target Deletion of a Target 1.MORE Click on the target by means of the MORE key, and then click on DELETE TARGET (with the DO key). 2.DO DELETE TARGET SHOW LABEL DISPLAY DATA SELECT REFERENCE TARGET ZOOM FIXED ON TARGET Deleting Several Targets 1. With the MORE key, click on the ACQ TGT area. Then, with the DO key, click on DELETE TARGETS.
7 ARPA Functions RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 7.6 Target Data Display Switching Off the Target Data Display of Individual Targets When you click on a target which is marked with the symbol , this switches off the display of its data. Switch-Over of the Display Where the target data are displayed, the System Track data can also be displayed. Furthermore, the menus opened by means of the buttons MENU to BRILL appear there.
7 ARPA Functions RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 7.7 Target Labels Determination of the Data RNG, BRG, SPD and CSE are determined directly by the radar from the observed motion and the relative position, taking account of own ship’s data in some cases. Assuming that the course and speed of the target and of own ship will continue to have the values displayed, the TCPA, CPA, BCT and BCR are computed. 7.
7 ARPA Functions RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 7.8 7.8 Selecting the Reference Targets for Reference Target Tracking Selecting the Reference Targets for Reference Target Tracking If at least one fixed target 1) is selected as a reference target, the radar can determine own ship’s speed vector with the aid of this target’s relative motion. By means of this "reference target tracking", the radar also acts as a speed sensor, and can be called up as such under REFERENCE TARGET SPEED.
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8 EPA Functions (Electronic Plotting Aid) RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 8 8.
8 EPA Functions (Electronic Plotting Aid) RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 8.2 Deletion of Targets Continuing the Plotting of a Target 1.MORE 30 seconds at the earliest after a plot has been set, another plot can be set for the same target: Click on the target symbol by means of the MORE key, and then (with the DO key) click on SET NEXT PLOT and on the target video. SHOW LABEL DELETE TARGET SET NEXT PLOT DISPLAY DATA ZOOM FIXED ON TARGET 2.DO Deleting the Last Plot 1.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 9 Collision Avoidance (TCPA, CPA) Operating Instructions 9 Collision Avoidance (TCPA, CPA) Subjects of this Section: ◆ Computations for collision avoidance; setting of the TCPA and CPA limits For TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) and CPA (Closest Point of Approach), limits can be set such that, if the actual values fall short of these limits, the DANGEROUS TGT alarm will appear.
9 Collision Avoidance (TCPA, CPA) RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 78 ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e27.fm / 21.06.
10 Trial Manoeuvres RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 10 10.1 General Trial Manoeuvres Subjects of this Section: ◆ Setting a trial manoeuvre ◆ Relative and true display of the trial manoeuvre 10.1 General Trial manoeuvres are needed mainly for collision avoidance. In this process, a planned manoeuvre of own ship is simulated and the effect of this manoeuvre on the targets being tracked is checked in a graphic display.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 10 Trial Manoeuvres Operating Instructions 10.3 Setting the Trial Manoeuvre in Relative Display Mode The following changes occur in the PPI: - In the lower region of the PPI, a large, flashing is shown to draw attention to the fact that the trial manoeuvre display is switched on and that, consequently, the symbols and vectors of the targets being tracked are no longer being displayed in accordance with the real situation that actually exists at that time.
10 Trial Manoeuvres RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 10.3 Setting the Trial Manoeuvre in Relative Display Mode Setting the Time Instant of the Simulated Manoeuvre Click on the DELAY area, use the trackball to set the time that is to pass before the simulated manoeuvre begins, and press the DO key for the second time. ☞ DELAY 8 min 3.DO The situation at the point in time defined by the delay value is now displayed. The own ship symbol and the target vectors have been shifted accordingly.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 10 Trial Manoeuvres Operating Instructions 10.4 Checking the Trial Manoeuvre in True Display Mode 10.4 Checking the Trial Manoeuvre in True Display Mode In true display mode, the trial manoeuvre is displayed with true vectors. Both the radius planned for the manoeuvre and the acceleration behaviour for the speed change that is set are taken into account. All settings made in relative display mode can still be changed in true display mode.
10 Trial Manoeuvres RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 10.5 Switching Off the Trial Manoeuvre Display Trial manoeuvre line Radius that is set with RAD Radius that is set with RAD The present own position Positions after the time entered at TIME Display after switch-over to true display mode 10.
10 Trial Manoeuvres 10.5 Switching Off the Trial Manoeuvre Display 84 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e28.fm / 21.06.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks Operating Instructions 11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks Subjects of this Section: ◆ Editing and modification of tracks ◆ Management of tracks Before a Pre-planned Track can be displayed and used in the PPI, it must be edited on a CHARTPILOT or on a radar indicator. If there is a CHARTPILOT, it can and should be used for this work. ☞ On the CHARTPILOT, e.g.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks Operating Instructions 11.1 Generating a New Pre-planned Track 11.1 Generating a New Pre-planned Track Input of Management Data 1. First of all, it is necessary to define which catalog the track is to be stored in, and under which number: Defining the track number and the catalog: In the TRACK menu, click on the LOAD button, then click on the desired catalog and see which track number is not yet being used.
11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 11.1 Generating a New Pre-planned Track - Position of the waypoint. Geographical position based on WGS 84. - Curve radius. Radius of the curve along which the ship is to sail at the waypoint - Sailing Mode. This specifies whether a track section longer than 20 NM from this waypoint to the next one is to be displayed as a rhumb line (Sailing Mode = RHUMB LINE) or as a great circle (Sailing Mode = GREAT CIRCLE) 1).
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks Operating Instructions 11.1 Generating a New Pre-planned Track Entering of Waypoints. 1. Activate the editing function NEW 2. Specify the Sailing Mode: The switch-over performed by clicking on the Sailing Mode field. 3. ☞ NEW DO is Set the waypoint by clicking in the PPI. During this process, the geographical coordinates of the cursor position are displayed in the cursor display.
11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 11.1 Generating a New Pre-planned Track Entering/Changing of Waypoint Parameters 1. Activate the editing function SELECT. 2. In the PPI, click on the waypoint that is to be processed. SELECT DO Alternatively (e.g. because the waypoint is not situated in the display range): Click into the field of the waypoint number and enter the number of the waypoint that is to be processed. 3.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks Operating Instructions 11.2 Modifying an Existing Track Ending the Editing Process Editing is ended by clicking on the STORE button. All entries are stored 1). ☞ If the entries are not to be stored, the editing can be ended by clicking on the CLOSE button. LAT 054:11.000 N LON 012:08.575 E STORE APPLY CLOSE DO DO If there is no CHARTPILOT in the system, data saving should be performed after every change in tracks - see page 143.
11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 11.4 11.4 Managing the Pre-planned Tracks Managing the Pre-planned Tracks Creating a New Catalog A catalog is created if, in step 4 during the entering of the management data (see page 86) in the process of generating a track, a new catalog-name is entered in the field under Select Catalog instead of the marking of a catalog.
11 Editing of Pre-planned Tracks 11.4 Managing the Pre-planned Tracks 92 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e29.fm / 21.06.
12 Editing the Map RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 12 12.1 Preparing the Editing of the Map Editing the Map Subjects of this Section: ◆ Editing the map ◆ Symbols and lines of the map The elements of the map must be entered (edited) on a radar indicator and then distributed to the other indicators so that these elements will then be available at these other indicators. Various symbols and one type of line can be edited. 12.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 12 Editing the Map Operating Instructions 12.2 Editing of Symbols Selecting the Editing Function of the Cursor If, with the MORE key, you click on the button which displays the word NEW when the EDIT MAP menu is switched on, a context menu opens, showing a list of all editing functions of the cursor. Click on the desired function. EDIT MAP 1.MORE SYMBOL NEW BUOY, LATERAL 2.
12 Editing the Map RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 12.2 Editing of Symbols The following symbols can be edited: Beacon, Lateral No Topmark Porthand Starboardhand Buoy, Lateral No Topmark Porthand Starboardhand Beacon, Cardinal North East South West Buoy, Cardinal North East South West Beacon, Safe Water Buoy, Safe Water Beacon, Special Purpose Buoy, Special Purpose Beacon, Isolated Danger Buoy, Isolated Danger Wreck Inserting a Symbol by Numeric Input of the Position 1. 2.
12 Editing the Map RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 12.3 Editing of Lines Operating Instructions 12.3 Editing of Lines Lines are inserted by entering the line points one after another. These are thin, white, continuous lines. Existing lines can be lengthened or deleted. On these lines, line points can be inserted, moved or deleted. Inserting a New Line 1. Set the SYMBOL/LINE button to LINE. 2. Select the editing function NEW. 3.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 12 Editing the Map 12.4 Ending the Editing of a Map Deleting a Line Completely 12.4 1. Select the editing function DELETE ALL. 2. On the PPI, click on the line that is to be deleted. ☞ Each clicking action on another line deletes that line. NEW CONTINUE INSERT MOVE DELETE DELETE ALL Ending the Editing of a Map Editing is ended by clicking on the CLOSE button.
12 Editing the Map 12.4 Ending the Editing of a Map 98 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e30.fm / 21.06.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 13 13 Displays in the Multidisplay 13.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 13 Displays in the Multidisplay Operating Instructions 13.2 Zoom Display WARNING: The computation might be based on faulty data (e.g. the ship contour being displayed, which does not necessarily have to correspond sufficiently accurately to the actual contour, or the data of the navigation sensors), and so this display can only serve as an overview, and not as the sole docking aid. Switching the Docking Display On/Off 1.DO MENU Click on the MENU button.
13 Displays in the Multidisplay RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ☞ 13.2 Zoom Display In this zoom display, the area enlargement factor is 9 (the linear enlargement factor is 3). Only the video is contained in the zoom image, i.e. no synthetics. If the display of trails is switched on for the PPI, the trails in the zoom display are always displayed in true mode. This is indicated by a T in the upper right-hand corner of the zoom display. Switching the Zoom Display On/Off 1.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 13 Displays in the Multidisplay Operating Instructions 13.3 Depth Display 13.3 Depth Display If there is an echosounder connected, the actual and past depth can be displayed in the Depth Display. Switching the Depth Display On/Off 1.DO MENU Click on the MENU button. Then, in the USER SETTINGS menu, click on the DEPTH button. 2.DO MENU USER SETTINGS 3.DO DEPTH Setting the Display Range Click into the depth scale, then click on the desired display range.
13 Displays in the Multidisplay RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 13.4 13.4 Wind/Set+Drift Display Wind/Set+Drift Display If there is a wind sensor connected, the wind data and the set and drift caused by the current can be displayed numerically and graphically on the Wind/Set+Drift Display. Switching the Wind/Set+Drift Display On/Off 1.DO MENU Click on the MENU button. Then, in the USER SETTINGS menu, click on the WIND button.
13 Displays in the Multidisplay 13.4 Wind/Set+Drift Display 104 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e31.fm / 21.06.
14 Quick Info Box RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 14 14.1 Contents of the Quick Info Box Quick Info Box Subjects of this Section: ◆ Contents of the Quick Info Box ◆ Operating procedure for the stopwatch ◆ Setting the Zone Time 14.1 Contents of the Quick Info Box The position of the cursor defines which data are to be displayed in the Quick Info Box: If the cursor is situated in the PPI: Time that would be needed in order to reach the cursor position at the present speed.
14 Quick Info Box RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 14.2 Operating Procedure for the Stopwatch 14.2 Operating Procedure for the Stopwatch Starting the Stopwatch DO The stopwatch is started by clicking on the start symbol . The previous timing value is reset to zero. Now, the time which has elapsed since the stopwatch was started is displayed. ☞ The fact that the stopwatch is running can be recognised from the fact that the rectangular symbol is displayed black and not grey (insensitive).
15 Evaluation of the Radar Video RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 15 15.1 Achievable Radar Range Evaluation of the Radar Video Subjects of this Section: ◆ Achievable radar range ◆ Radial and azimuthal distortions of the radar video ◆ Influences of fog, rain, snow, hail ◆ Reflections from the sea surface ◆ Disturbances caused by other radars ◆ False or indirect echo displays ◆ Sectors of reduced radar visibility ◆ Superrefraction - subrefraction ◆ Sector Blanking 15.
15 Evaluation of the Radar Video 15.2 Distortions of the Radar Video RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions - The reflections of radar waves from ice depend largely on the surface structure of the areas illuminated by the radar. Rough and jagged surfaces produce good echo displays, whereas smoothly frozen-over surfaces, rounded surfaces and surfaces at an oblique angle generally reflect the transmitted pulses away from the ship.
15 Evaluation of the Radar Video RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 15.
15 Evaluation of the Radar Video 15.3 Undesirable Echo Displays and Effects RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions In the case of strong, extended areas of rain, the losses become so great that the achievable range is reduced very severely. Useful targets might be completely concealed. S-Band Radar The S-band radar „sees“ through the rain with practically no attenuation losses, and even detects targets in and behind a rain area. The echo signals caused by the rain are only displayed weakly.
15 Evaluation of the Radar Video RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 15.4 Sector Blanking Superrefraction - Subrefraction If the normal refraction gradient for the radar wave in the maritime boundary layer of the atmosphere is changed by external influences, subrefraction occurs when the transmitted beam is bent upwards away from the earth’s surface, and superrefraction occurs when the transmitted beam is bent down towards the earth’s surface.
15 Evaluation of the Radar Video 15.4 Sector Blanking 112 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e33.fm / 21.06.
16 The Radar Keyboard RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 16 The Radar Keyboard Subjects of this Section: ◆ Functions of the keys and rotary knobs on the optional radar keyboard ◆ The operating panel of the flat screen monitors AZ3056 and AZ3063 The radar keyboard is used to provide fast, convenient access to those functions that are used frequently.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 16 The Radar Keyboard Operating Instructions For Section 2.5, Di spl ay Modes (see page 24): Only if there is a CHARTPILOT installed: Switching the Chart Display Mode on By pressing of the CHART MODE key, the Chart Display Mode is switched on. The radar PPI is displayed. In addition, User Chart Objects can be displayed. On the CHARTRADAR, the vector charts that exist on the CHARTPILOT can be displayed additionally. CHART MODE The green lamp above the key indicates this setting.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 16 The Radar Keyboard Operating Instructions For Section 4.7, Suppr essi on of t he Synt het i cs and Vi deo (see page 53): Suppression of the Synthetics or Video If the SYNTH OFF key is pressed, no synthetics are displayed on the PPI. For as long as the key VIDEO OFF is pressed, no video is displayed. VIDEO OFF SYNTH OFF VRM1 VRM2 OFF OFF For Section 6.
16 The Radar Keyboard RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions For Section 6.5, Par al l el I ndex Li nes (see page 66): Selection of the Parallel Index Line that is to be Operated PI Click on the PI key once or several times until the triangle is positioned beside the parallel index line that is to be operated. OFF VRM EBL Switching On and Off the Display of Parallel Index Lines By pressing the PI key for a longer time, the display of the selected parallel index line is switched on and off.
17 Alarm Management RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 17 Alarm Management Subjects of this Section: ◆ Display of alarms ◆ Switching the acoustic signal off ◆ Acknowledgement of alarms ◆ Setting the sounding of the acoustic signal ◆ Monitoring of the Computer If the radar wants to draw the operator’s attention to a situation which might require his intervention, it generates an alarm. This alarm is displayed in the alarm list which opens automatically in the Multidisplay.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 17 Alarm Management Operating Instructions this situation is mentioned in Section 29. In all cases, this second pressing of the ACK button or of the coloured horn symbol switches off on all items of equipment the acoustic signal caused by the alarm. Generally Switching On and Off the Acoustic Signal for Particular Alarms For the alarms marked with the symbol in Section 18, it is possible to specify whether or not there should be an acoustic signal when these alarms occur.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 18 List of Alarms Operating Instructions List of Alarms 18 List of Alarms 18 Subjects of this Section: ◆ The meaning of the individual alarm indications possible remedies ◆ Special features in the case of acknowledgement ◆ Possible remedies The sounding of an acoustic signal is defined by the following symbols: The acoustic signal is sounded regardless of how the BUZZER function is set in the USER SETTINGS menu; see page 118.
18 List of Alarms RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ECDIS CHECK NEXT LEG The ECDIS has detected that the next track segment of the System Track is touching a potentially dangerous region or object. For explanations, see the Operating Instructions of the CHARTPILOT. 1) 18 List of Alarms ECDIS COURSE LIMIT The ECDIS has detected that the actual course is deviating too much from the set course defined by the System Track. Details are displayed on the CHARTPILOT.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 18 List of Alarms INTERSWITCH OFFLINE The computer of the display electronics has no contact with the Interswitch. - or The Interswitch is reporting a malfunction. LATITUDE EXCEEDED The 85th parallel of latitude has been exceeded. The radar is no longer processing position-data. Any functions which require position data, e.g. Track Mode, may no longer be used here. LOG STATUS CHANGED The log selected as the speed sensor has changed its status, e.g.
18 List of Alarms RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions NO RADAR VIDEO The system is in a faulty condition, such that the radar video cannot be generated. 18 List of Alarms Remedy: Check the radar transceiver Check the antenna Request service. NO TRIGGER The radar transmission trigger is missing. Remedy: Check the radar transceiver. OPERATING UNIT FAILURE An active keyboard/trackball unit has failed.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 18 List of Alarms Operating Instructions ☞ After acknowledgement, the system automatically recommends a substitute sensor and displays its data in the Multidisplay. The sensor which is now selected by the operator continues to be treated as a substitute sensor, i.e. as soon as the position sensor which led to the POSITION INVALID alarm is sending valid data again, the POSITION VALID alarm appears.
18 List of Alarms RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions SPEED INVALID The speed sensor is sending invalid data. At present, the speed that was last sent as the valid speed is being used. Dashes are shown in the speed area. 18 List of Alarms ☞ After acknowledgement, the system automatically preselects a substitute sensor and shows its data in the Multidisplay. The sensor which is now selected by the operator continues to be treated as a substitute sensor, i.e.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 18 List of Alarms Operating Instructions 18 List of Alarms TARGET IN GZ yy.yNM zzz° (yy.y=distance zzz=true bearing) A target which is already being tracked has entered the acquisition/guard zone. TRANSCEIVER OFFLINE The indicator electronics has no contact with the selected transceiver. - or The transceiver is reporting a malfunction. ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1se62.fm / 21.06.
18 List of Alarms RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 18 List of Alarms 126 ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1se62.fm / 21.06.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 19 List of the Alarm Signal Outputs Operating Instructions 19 List of the Alarm Signal Outputs The alarm signals mentioned in the following are provided by the radar system in the form of electrical contacts. Whether the signals are displayed in a given case, and if so in what form, depends on the installation and on the type of alarm system involved. Therefore, no statement about this can be made here.
19 List of the Alarm Signal Outputs RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 128 ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e63.fm / 21.06.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 20 Care and Maintenance Work Operating Instructions 20 20.1 Care Care and Maintenance Work Subjects of this Section: ◆ Care of the system’s components ◆ Routine maintenance work 20.1 Care Care of the components of the radar system is limited to occasional cleaning of the screens on the monitors. This should be done with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. 20.
20 Care and Maintenance Work 20.2 Maintenance Work 130 RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions ED 3038 G 232 / 01 (2002-06) b_r1_e71.fm / 21.06.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 21 Performance Monitor Operating Instructions 21 Performance Monitor Subjects of this Section: ◆ Checking the transmitter performance ◆ Checking the receiver sensitivity With the Performance Monitor, the transmitter performance and the receiver sensitivity can be checked. To check the transmitter performance, the antenna gearbox contains an auxiliary antenna in the radiating region of the main antenna.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 21 Performance Monitor Operating Instructions 16 NM if the transmitting performance is adequate 4 - 6 NM if the receiving sensitivity is adequate The desired display produced by the Performance Monitor Evaluation: If the sector has a radius of about 16 NM, the transmitting performance is adequate. ☞ The transmitting performance is permitted to drop by 6 dB relative to the nominal performance and still be regarded as adequate.
22 System Maintenance Manager RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 22 System Maintenance Manager Subjects of this Section: ◆ Determining the versions of software, hardware and documentation ◆ Listing the system faults ◆ Copying the data of versions and the system faults to a diskette ◆ Off-line selfchecks ◆ Checking / correcting the computer time ◆ Copying and saving the map data ◆ The handling of diskettes ◆ Aborting and restarting the program of the radar system The System Ma
22 System Maintenance Manager RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 22.1 Determining the Versions of Software, Hardware and Documentation Operating Instructions Switching the System Maintenance Manager On Click on the MENU button and then on the MAINTENANCE button. The menu of the System Maintenance Manager appears. The menu is organised in the form of a card index box. Only the Selfcheck, Telemonitoring Data and Tools index cards contain operator functions.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 22 System Maintenance Manager Operating Instructions 22.2 Listing the System Faults List of system faults Listing the system faults that have occurred This produces a list of the system faults that exist Green: The fault list is continually updated Display of the versions of software, hardware and documentation; see Section 22.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 22 System Maintenance Manager Operating Instructions 22.3 Off-Line Selfcheck 22.3 Off-Line Selfcheck With the selfcheck, important components of the radar system can be checked. The ARPA function test permits periodical checking of the ARPA’s performance features. Starting the Selfcheck 1. Click on the Selfcheck index card. 2. In the list, click on the desired check. 3. Click on the Start Test button.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 22 System Maintenance Manager 22.3 Off-Line Selfcheck Testing the Acoustic Alarm In the list, select Buzzer. After the start, a list of the various acoustic alarm signals appears. If, after you have clicked on the button that exists there, the relevant acoustic signal is sounded, this means that the acoustic alarm is OK. Testing the Map Memory In the list, select IMB Map Storage Test. After the start, the test result appears under Selfcheck Messages.
22 System Maintenance Manager 22.3 Off-Line Selfcheck RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions Picture 3 Each of the four sectors has eight intensities. They are moved round in the clockwise direction.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 22 System Maintenance Manager 22.3 Off-Line Selfcheck Picture 6 The illustration shows the test picture in the following case: Range: 24 NM Gain: Maximum Each of the broad rings consists of rings arranged inside each other without gaps. If the gain is reduced, the intensity of these rings decreases, beginning with the inner ring. ARPA Function Test By means of the ARPA function test, the overall performance of the ARPA can be assessed.
22 System Maintenance Manager RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 22.4 Checking / Correcting the Computer Time 22.4 Checking / Correcting the Computer Time As long as the system is receiving the date and time via a connected sensor (e.g. from a GPS receiver), these data are displayed in the relevant displays of the system, e.g. in the Quick Info Box of the radar indicator 1).
22 System Maintenance Manager RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 22.5 22.5 Distribution and Deletion of Map Data; Data Saving Distribution and Deletion of Map Data; Data Saving New or altered map data must be distributed to all radar indicators on which they are to be displayed. If necessary, map data can also be deleted. It is recommended that the most recent set of data should be saved on diskette.
RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 22 System Maintenance Manager Operating Instructions 22.5 Distribution and Deletion of Map Data; Data Saving During the transfer, an appropriate message appears below the Files in Source list and the data currently being transferred are marked in the right-hand list. Defining the transfer direction: Transmit pressed: The transfer takes place from the indicator being operated to the unit entered under Destination.
22 System Maintenance Manager RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR Operating Instructions 22.6 Exchanging Track Files between the Indicators; Data Saving Deleting Map Files Similar to Tr ansf er r i ng Map Fi l es t o Ot her Radar I ndi cat or s: 1. Click on the index card Tools. 2. Click on Map Delete. 3. Click on the field under Source. Mark the indicator (or Diskette for the inserted diskette) on which the data are to be deleted. 4.
22 System Maintenance Manager RADARPILOT / CHARTRADAR 22.8 Aborting and Restarting the Program of the Radar System Operating Instructions As a result of clicking on Format, the diskette is DOS-formatted after confirmation via a safeguard question. 22.
