Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Software Version 1.0 RADARPILOT Platinum RADARPILOT (with transceiver NG 3050 / NG 3051) CONNINGPILOT Item No.: ED 3100 G 130 Revision: 03 (2011-08) Order No.
The radar transceivers of this NACOS Platinum system are FCC registered as follows: X-Band 12.5 KW:Q07NG3050X12-5KW X-Band 25 KW:Q07NG3050X25KW S-Band 30 KW:Q07NG3051S30KW For these units the following notes about FCC approval apply: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
NACOS Platinum List of Contents Operating Instructions List of Contents I GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I - 1 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.5 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.4 4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 5 5.1 5.2 About these Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I - 3 Aim and Scope of these Operating Instructions . . . . .
NACOS Platinum List of Contents Operating Instructions 5.2.1 5.2.1.1 5.2.1.2 5.2.1.3 5.2.1.4 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.3.1 5.4 5.4.1 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.7.1 5.8 5.9 5.9.1 5.9.2 5.9.3 5.9.4 5.9.5 5.9.6 5.9.7 5.9.8 5.9.9 5.9.10 5.9.11 5.9.12 5.10 5.10.1 5.10.2 II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NACOS Platinum List of Contents Operating Instructions 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 CONNING Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TRACKPILOT Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MACHINERY Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common Functions for Products and Applications 2 . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III - 8 . III - 9 III - 10 III - 11 Common Functions for Navigation . . . . . . . . . . .
NACOS Platinum List of Contents Operating Instructions 1.4.5 1.4.6 1.4.7 1.4.8 1.5 1.6 . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A A A A A A - 20 20 21 23 24 27 2 The RADAR Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A - 29 3 An Overview of the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NACOS Platinum List of Contents Operating Instructions 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A A A A - 78 79 81 82 User Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A - 83 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Symbols . . . .
NACOS Platinum List of Contents Operating Instructions 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.7.1 1.1.7.2 1.1.7.3 1.1.8 1.1.9 2 Chart and Route Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C - 35 2.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 D Details of the Waypoint Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C - 22 Checking of Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C - 25 Geometrical Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NACOS Platinum List of Contents Operating Instructions 1 Performance Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H - 3 2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H - 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting Chart Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chart Maintenance Application Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Contents NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1 10 Document History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII - 3 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) OI_ANC2010_TOC.fm /10.11.
GENERAL
I-1 About these Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1 About these Operating Instructions Do not forget to read the chapter on general safety measures. This is obligatory to read! See chapter I - 2 on page 13. In this chapter, you will find general information about these operating instructions which have been delivered with your NACOS Platinum.
I-1 About these Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1 Aim and Scope of these Operating Instructions The NACOS Platinum must only be operated by persons who have passed the relevant mandatory training on the respective systems and applications. Only reading these operating instructions cannot replace such training. These operating instructions describe how the NACOS Platinum and its software applications work, and how to operate the applications.
NACOS Platinum I-1 About these Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 1.2 Validity of these Operating Instructions These instructions are valid for the NACOS Platinum and its applications. Specific safety regulations for components used in or in combination with the system are not affected by these instructions. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-1 About these Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.3 Availability of these Operating Instructions Have these operating instructions always at hand on location. If appl., ensure that copies are available at all relevant operator panels, MFDs and Outstations. You can also access an online version of the operating instructions directly in the NACOS Platinum system. See chapter "Menu Bar" on page I-56. I-6 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum I-1 About these Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 1.4 How to Find Information in the Operating Instructions ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-1 About these Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.4.1 Structure of the Operating Instructions When reading through or skimming through the overall operating instructions, it is always a good idea to go from general to more specific subjects, i.e. to start with this general part of the operating instructions and then continue with the part describing the application you wish to learn about.
NACOS Platinum I-1 About these Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 1.4.2 How to find Information on Specific Subjects There will also be the case that you are basically familiar with the NACOS Platinum but only need punctual information on one specific topic or detail. In order to find information on such specific subjects, you can use the - List of Contents - Index of key words Here, you can look up specific key words. You will also find, e.g.
I-1 About these Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.5 Typographical Conventions The typographical conventions used in the operating instructions are kept simple, but still it is essential that you are sure to understand their meaning before reading the instructions.
I-1 About these Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Expression [KEY NAME] Explanation This convention is used to refer to an operator key on either a panel keypad (Machinery application), a key on a console’s keyboard, on a computer keyboard, or on the onscreen keyboard. The text is the same text as on the respective key. The text can be letters, digits or signs. Note that the text inside the brackets is written in capital letters.
I-1 About these Operating Instructions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Expression {nnn} Explanation Describes a number with a fixed number of digits which is input or output. The number of letters inside the brackets describes the number of digits. The number must not include any decimal point. Example: Enter a channel number in the format {nnn}. This means that you must enter the number of a unit as a three digit number, without any decimal point.
NACOS Platinum I-2 Safety Precautions Operating Instructions 2 Safety Precautions This chapter describes general safety measures to be taken into account when working with or on the NACOS Platinum. In the chapters describing the applications of the NACOS Platinum you will find further important safety notes and warnings which are specific to the applications. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-2 Safety Precautions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.1 Warnings and Notes in these Operating Instructions The warning levels and styles differ slightly from the suggestions of the ANSI Z.535 standard. We deliberately decided to use a three-level system of warnings in these operating instructions which is a mix of ANSI and ISO standards, and which is very explicit and comprehensible.
I-2 Safety Precautions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2 Meaning of Safety Signs The operating instructions use the following safety signs which you will also find on equipment. Their meaning is described shortly in order to give you an idea of the importance and the specific aspects to be aware of. HIGH VOLTAGE! In case that the equipment is in use, dangerous voltages are present. Touching live parts of devices energised with these voltages will result severe injuries or even death.
I-2 Safety Precautions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions WARNING! ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION! Marked devices or devices in the vicinity of this sign may emit electromagnetic radiation that can cause injury. Always switch off the respective equipment. take precautions to prevent inadvertent reactivation before you start to work on the devices. Observe the radiation danger zone of radar antennas. See table A / 1.
I-2 Safety Precautions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.3 General Safety Notes – NACOS Platinum You are obliged to read these operating instructions prior to operation and to adhere to the operating instructions in operation in order to prevent possible danger and to ensure compliance with the designated use of the equipment. Prevention of danger includes that operator personnel are trained and authorised for safe operation of the equipment.
I-2 Safety Precautions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.4 Authorisation and Qualification of Personnel Only authorised persons may operate the NACOS Platinum. Danger for persons, things and the environment in case of improper operation or maintenance and repair of the NACOS Platinum.
I-2 Safety Precautions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.5 Commissioning DANGER! WORK IN PROGRESS! DO NOT SWITCH! It is not permissible to connect the ship’s mains to the system before setting-towork by a qualified and authorised person. The mains must be switched off (e.g. by means of a common isolating switch or a circuit breaker) in the ship’s supply or the mains cable must be disconnected until commissioning is carried out. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-2 Safety Precautions NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.6 Obligatory Safety Inspection Inspect and survey the safety systems at intervals prescribed by the responsible classification society or other relevant authorities. I-20 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum I-3 NACOS Platinum System Description Operating Instructions 3 NACOS Platinum System Description ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-3 NACOS Platinum System Description NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.1 What is the NACOS Platinum? The NACOS Platinum is the state-of-the-art integrated Navigation-Automation-Control-System from SAM Electronics. It consists of separate applications which form the desired specific system installed on a ship. In an installation, the set of applications may range from a stand-alone RADAR installation to a full-featured comprehensive installation.
I-3 NACOS Platinum System Description NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.2 Customisation Your NACOS Platinum has been customised by SAM Electronics according to the ship-specific requirements which were specified when the system was ordered. In this context, customising means installing the required hardware and setting up the configuration of the hardware according to the ship-specific requirements.
I-3 NACOS Platinum System Description NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions At a higher expansion stage, a small-ship configuration could include RADAR as well as Navigation & Automation: I P Radar IP Radar ECR Bridge Bridge Outstation Fig.
I-3 NACOS Platinum System Description NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.3 Applicable Standards This section lists the standards and class rules the NACOS Platinum is complies with. Basically, the NACOS Platinum meets the relevant IMO INS and IMO IBS requirements. The individual standards are listed in the following. Application Applicable standards RADAR IEC 60945 / IEC 61162 / IEC 62288 / IEC 62388 / MSC.192(79) ECDIS IEC 60945 / IEC 61162 / IEC 62288 / IEC 61174 / MSC.
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NACOS Platinum I-4 Multi Function Display Operating Instructions 4 Multi Function Display This chapter describes the MFD and the relevant peripheral devices which are required or optional equipment to operate the NACOS Platinum. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.1 General System Description MFD The NACOS Platinum applications are operated using standardised MFDs. A MFD is based on a Personal Computer running under Windows 7 which is used for input and output of data of the NACOS Platinum using the graphical user interface (GUI) of Windows. From a MFD, you will have access to the applications installed in your NACOS Platinum. The GUI handling is the same on each MFD, i.e.
NACOS Platinum I-4 Multi Function Display Operating Instructions 4.2 Operating Devices ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.2.1 Pointing Devices – Trackball and Mouse All user interface controls are operated by the mouse or trackball which is connected to the respective MFD. Even if you are already familiar with using input devices like mouse or trackball, you will find one or the other important note in this section. DO key No function MORE key Scroll wheel MORE key... DO key Built-in trackball Fig.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions MORE Keys On the built-in trackballs the two keys are situated above the DO key, The right one is called MORE key. The left key has no function. On the desktop trackball and mouse, this is the right button. The functions of the MORE key depend on the element you point at on screen. In some cases pressing the MORE key opens menus, in other cases additional information are displayed.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.2.2 Keyboard To enter alphanumerical values and also to operate the user interface, the MFD may be equipped with a membrane keyboard, which is integrated in the console. Fig. I / 7 Keyboard of a console In some cases, an optional external keyboard is provided. For that purpose, a standard PC keyboard is used. Depending on the application you are working with, the function keys in the top row may have special functions.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.2.3 The ASCII Keyboard Backlight dimming Fig. I / 9 The Optional ASCII Keyboard The MFD can be equipped with a ASCII keyboard in the console. It works like a common computer keyboard, except for the fact that the backlight can be dimmed and that the location of the key-groups is different and that the location of the key-groups is different. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.2.4 The RADAR Keyboard Fig. I / 10 I-34 The RADAR Keyboard ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.2.5 The TRACKPILOT Keyboard Fig. I / 11 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.3 TFT Monitor The NACOS Platinum user interface is displayed on a 22" or 26’’ TFT monitor which is an integrated part of the MFD. The monitor is switched on and off automatically together with the MFD. To adjust the monitor’s settings, use the software functions and controls provided. See chapter I - 5.3.1 on page 52. I-36 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum I-4 Multi Function Display Operating Instructions 4.3.1 Nominal Viewing Distance The monitors are designed according to IEC 62388. In chapter 6.13.2 of this test standard a maximum pixel pitch of 0.29 mm per metre of nominal viewing distance (1 min of arc) is required. Both monitors have a pixel pitch of less than 0.29 mm. The requirement is fullfilled. Further-on above standard references to IEC 60945, Clause 4, where a minimum text height is required with 3.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.3.2 Colour Distortions on Monitors with Flat Screens (TFT Monitors) If the display content on a TFT monitor has remained unchanged for a long period of time and is then replaced by a different display, an effect can occur which is known as "ion spotting" in the case of cathode ray tubes: the previous display is still faintly visible in the form of discoloration.
NACOS Platinum I-4 Multi Function Display Operating Instructions 4.3.3 Printers For the different printouts of the NACOS Platinum, two different types of printers are required: - Line printers for logs and other continually printed lists - Page printers for complete reports which are printed in one go Refer to the parts of the operating instructions describing the individual applications. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.4 Startup and Shutdown of MFDs As long as the ship is at sea and in operation, the NACOS Platinum must be fully operational, i.e. the NACOS Platinum and its applications must not be shut down. UPS systems must not be deactivated. ☞ The NACOS Platinum and the related consoles and the electronics equipment are permanently up and running.
NACOS Platinum I-4 Multi Function Display Operating Instructions 4.5 Basic Settings ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.5.1 Adjusting the Display Use the brightness control symbols in the title bar( and ), in the Brilliance/Data Area menu or the keys on the console to toggle between the available color schemes. See chapter I - 5.3.1 on page 52. With these keys any manual setting done with the sliders is reset to the factory-set default values. A MORE-click on the symbols opens the Brilliance/Data Area menu.
I-4 Multi Function Display NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.5.2 Setting Date and Time Both date and time will be displayed permanently in the title bar: . Fig. I / 12 Date and Time Display The symbol indicates that external synchronization of system time is not available – so that system time is running on the internal clock in the time-master DPU. Once the external time source becomes available again, the time is adjusted accordingly, and the red symbol dissapears.
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NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions 5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface This section describes the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the NACOS Platinum. This includes the basic screen layout starting from the moment the system is first switched on, as well as the basic screen elements and controls, general screen navigation, and how to switch between the individual NACOS Platinum applications.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.1 Super Home Super Home is the first screen that is displayed on screen after start-up of the MFD. Super Home will help you in quickly starting the main applications, and provide help in finding specific functions through the homepages of the individual applications. When you are working with the system, you can return to Super Home by using the Super Home shortcut in the main menu or the button.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.2 Screen Layout The main page of an application consists of two main areas: the sidebar and the application area. The sidebar on the left provides access to details and functions of the applications. The sidebar is described separately. See chapter 5.3 on page I-51. The application area located on the right shows the main window of the active application. It can show the radar PPI, the ECDIS chart or Machinery mimics etc.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.2.1 Title Bar The title bar provides information and functions which are permanently available in the system. Fig. I / 15 NACOS Platinum title bar of RADAR application The figure above shows an example of the title bar with the RADAR application being the active application. The information and functions provided are explained in the following. 5.2.1.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions However, you can also individually adjust the brilliance of the screen. If you press the MORE key (right-click) on the / button to open the Brilliance menu. To adjust the settings, click on the right or left of the slider or drag the slider. The new value is shown on the right and the screen’s settings are adjusted accordingly. ☞ There are no knobs or other controls on the monitor(s) to adjust the brightness.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions There are different possibilities available to verify the alive status of the MFD which are listed and explained below. The Time Display The system provides feedback that it is still active and operating, i.e. alive. This is specifically indicated on each MFD in the title bar of the HMI by the seconds changing in the time display.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.3 Sidebar The width of the sidebar in each application is fixed, but it varies from application to application. The sidebar consists of a permanent area, a non-permanent area, title bar and a menu bar, which are explained in the following sub-sections. Title bar Permanent area Alarms Expander TRACKPILOT Expander Tabs Non-permanent area Expanders of the Tab Menu bar Fig. I / 18 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.3.1 Permanent Area The upper half of the sidebar is the permanent area. It shows status information and controls that are mandatory according to regulations and thus must be permanently visible. In addition, the permanent area can show information that is not mandatory but which you would expect to be permanently visible or that are de facto standards.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions - RADAR Video containing the video display controls - Electronic Bearing Lines (EBL), Variable Range Markers (VRM) and Parallel Indes Lines (PI). Alarm icons in front of a value indicate that the respective value is in alarm or warning status. See chapter I - 5.9.12 on page 81. The the radar video and overlay. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.3.2 Non-Permanent Area The lower half of the sidebar is the non-permanent area. It shows status information, parameters, tools and controls. Some expanders are constantly visible, some can be hidden. See table below for details. The expanders are grouped and stacked by means of so-called tabs. Click on a tab to view the subordinated expanders. Using expanders you can expand and collapse, i.e.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions ☞ The expanders shown and described in this handbook may vary from the ones visible on your system. The presence and display of the expanders depends on the system´s configuration. Nevertheless, all possible expanders will be described in this handbook. Expander Name is always visible / is only visible if the system contains ...
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.3.3 Menu Bar The menu bar provides functions for navigation between applications and screens in the NACOS Platinum. To open the menu, click on the Menu button in the bottom left corner of the display. The menu resembles the Start menu of MS Windows 7.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions The items and functions of the menu bar depend on the configuration. They are described in the following table: Menu Item / Button Explanation When you click on the Menu button, the menu is opened like the Start menu of MS Windows 7. When the Show Full Menu Structure option is activated, the list will change to a tree view showing a complete menu structure in form of a folder structure.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.3.3.1 Full Screen Mode The Full Screen (or hide sidebar) function is a mechanism that switches the display to a full screen view that shows only the application area, and the sidebar is hidden. However, full screen mode is only available depending on the application: - RADAR does not allow the full screen mode. - ECDIS in monitoring mode does not allow the full screen mode.
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I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.4.1 Application Area Frames The application area on the right of the sidebar shows the main window of the active application. It can show the RADAR PPI, the ECDIS chart, or Machinery mimics etc. The application area can have six different layout types. The grouped contents are arranged in separate frames. Fig. I / 23 Application area frames The sizes of the frames are flexible in some of the operation modes of the MFD.
NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions Switching to More Frames When you switch to a layout type with more frames than the current layout, e.g. from 1 frame to 2 frames, the existing frames are kept and one or more new frames are added. The new tabs are loaded with a default content. For that purpose, use the buttons in the title bar of the main application window.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.5 Tabbed Panels In the NACOS Platinum applications, information are in many cases grouped on so-called tabbed panels. Tabbed panels are screen pages which are arranged on top of each other like a pile of paper sheets. The tabs identify the panels, and they are used to navigate through the panels. The picture below shows an example: Layout Selector Active Tab Other Tabs 1 Foremost Tab 2 Fig.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions In some applications or display modes (e.g. radar) not all views may be available to the operator Tab Context Menu When you press the MORE key (right-click) on a tab, this will open the context menu. Using a tab’s context menu you can specifically adjust the tabbed panel’s appearance on screen and move it to a different location on screen.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.6 Lists & Tables Wherever useful in NACOS Platinum, system data which have a record structure are displayed in lists, e.g. alarms, track details, etc. In the following you will find examples of two lists. Fig. I / 27 Example 1: Target List in RADAR sidebar The target list shows the the currently tracked radar targets. Using the scrollbar on the right you can scroll and page up and down the list.
NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions List Details Pane In the top row of the details pane you will find the column headings. You can change the sorting order by clicking on a column heading. The sorting order is indicated by a small arrow. For example, the arrow up in the Name column indicates that the list is sorted by the Name column in alphanumerically ascending order.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.7 Dialogues Dialogues are opened when you click on buttons or they are opened by the system as a response to actions or events, e.g. in case of error. Message dialogues and popup edit windows need to be differentiated, and they are explained in the following. I-66 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions 5.7.1 Popup Edit Windows When you wish to adjust a value in the NACOS Platinum, you will in many cases click on an Adjust button to open a separate popup edit window. Such a window contains: - Edit fields with a label in front. The edit field will allow input of text. Also, the small up-down arrows are provided that increments/decrements the value. See chapter I - 5.9.8 on page 77.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.8 Tooltips Tooltips are an interface element that is used to provide you with instant information on elements you see on screen. Tooltips are small text pop-ups which are displayed when you simply point at elements on screen. After a short delay, a small popup is displayed with a short description informing you about the function or meaning of the element you pointed at.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9 Controls – Adjusting Values Most of the controls used in the NACOS Platinum applications are very similar to the known controls used by Microsoft Windows. The picture below shows some examples of the controls: Field group name Field group, controls for the same topic See chapter 5.9.2 on page I-71. Fields See chapter 5.9.1 on page I-70. Slider See chapter 5.9.3 on page I-72.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.1 Fields In NACOS Platinum, values in form of text, numbers, slider settings, check boxes, etc. are generally referred to as fields. A field consists of the value and a label, the field name. Some of the fields are readonly, they only serve for information purposes. In other fields, the values can be adjusted. See chapter I - 5.9 on page 69. I-70 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions 5.9.2 Field Groups Field groups are represented on the NACOS Platinum user interface by a thin frame around a number of fields. The frame indicates that the fields inside it belong together, i.e. that they belong to the same subject or to a group of related items. Field groups have a name which is a kind of heading for the fields inside the group. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.3 Sliders Using sliders you can set a value within a range of possible values. The current value is indicated as you drag the slider to either side. The minimum value is 0%, the maximum value is 100%. Simply clicking on the slider’s handle displays the current value of the slider.
NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions 5.9.4 Push Buttons Push buttons resemble buttons in the real world. When you press them, something will happen. When you click on a push button on screen an action will be carried out or details will be displayed. The purpose of a button is indicated by its label, in some cases tooltips are provided. See chapter I - 5.8 on page 68. ☞ The Hide Video / Overlay buttons are spring-loaded.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.5 Dropdown Menus Dropdown menus are indicated by a small downward arrow next to a field. To open the menu, click on the arrow. To select different value for the field, click the desired item on the dropdown menu. The field is then updated accordingly. To close the menu without making any changes, just click on any free area on screen or press the [ESC] button on the keyboard.
NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions 5.9.6 Check Boxes Check boxes indicate that there is an option that can be set or not. In the example in the figure on the right, the parallel index lines (PI) 1 to 4 are ticked off, i.e. selected and thus activated. This is indicated by the small check mark . To select a check box, just click on it so that it is ticked off. To clear the check box again, click on it so that the check mark disappears ( ).
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.7 Scroll Bars Scroll bars are displayed when contents do not fit on the screen or sidebar etc. You can then use scroll bars to move the display up and down or sideways to view hidden parts. To scroll the display in small steps you can click on the scroll arrows at the end of the scrollbar. To page through the display in larger steps click on the scrollbar or drag the scroll box.
NACOS Platinum I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface Operating Instructions 5.9.8 Spin boxes Spin boxes are used in the NACOS Platinum to display and adjust numeric values. To adjust the value you can enter the new value directly in the text box. Alternatively, you can use the small arrow buttons. When you click on the small arrows and hold the trackball button, then the velocity value in the example will increase or decrease continuously until you release the button again.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.9 Keys for Numeric Values Whenever it is possible or needed to enter a numeric value, the appropriate keys wil be displayed in the control window. Select the value to be changed and enter the desired value by clicking the appropriate keys. I-78 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) I General.fm / 10.11.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.10 Zoom and Pan Control The zoom and pan control in NACOS Platinum consists of a slider to adjust the zoom factor for, e.g., the ECDIS chart, and the compass control with pan buttons, which you can use to move the image section currently displayed. Compass control with 4 pan arrows Zoom in Slider to adjust zoom factor Zoom out Fig.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.11 Alphanumeric and Graphical Indications To make things stand out on mimics and on graphics presentations special kinds of indications are provided. See figure I / 32. You will find the following four types of indicators: - Static graphics and symbols These are not operational. Neither manual nor automatic. They are visualized to help you getting an idea of the real infrastructure aboard, e.g. of piping systems.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.9.12 Alarm Icons In NACOS Platinum all alarms will be indicated in the same way in all cases. The different states of an alarm are indicated by different symbols in dedicated colors. The symbols will be used in the following manner: - Placed in front of the alarm line in Alarm Lists - Placed in front of the label in the permanent area of RADAR and ECDIS - As a separate symbol in mimic diagrams for binary alarms. (e.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.10 Mouse Pointers and Clicks In NACOS Platinum you will experience that the shape of the mouse or trackball pointer will change in different situations as you move it over the screen. The basic shape is always the arrow used to open menus and options on screen. In text fields, the pointer becomes a text edit caret ; on dividers, the pointer turns into a double arrow indicating that you can resize something, and so on.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.10.1 Pointers in RADAR and ECDIS You will find the following specific types of pointers in the RADAR and ECDIS applications: Pointer Explanation Standard pointer when you are not pointing at an any specific object on screen in the application area but when you point at menus, fields and other controls in the sidebar, in dialogues, or in frames showing lists etc.
I-5 NACOS Platinum Graphical User Interface NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.10.2 Mouse Pointers for Machinery You will find the following specific types of pointers in the Machinery application: Pointer Explanation Arrow Standard pointer when you are not pointing at an any specific object on screen in the application area but when you point at menus, fields and other controls in the sidebar, in dialogues, or in frames showing lists etc.
QUICK START GUIDE
NACOS Platinum II-1 How to start quickly Operating Instructions 1 How to start quickly After power-on, the system starts automatically and displays the Super Home page. See 5 on page I45. From this page, the appropriate functions of the system can be chosen. Since the electronic units are always in standby, even if the screens are dark, it is neccessary to be able to return to a specified state, the power - on state. For this, the S-Mode is relevant.
II-1 How to start quickly NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.
NACOS Platinum II-1 How to start quickly Operating Instructions 1.2 The S-Mode for ECDIS Pressing the S-Mode button for ECDIS leads the following settings: ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) II Quick Start Guide.fm / 10.11.
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MAIN APPLICATIONS
NACOS Platinum III-1 Overview of Products and Applications Operating Instructions 1 Overview of Products and Applications ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.2 RADAR Application The RADAR application shows the raw video as well as the radar targets processed by the antenna unit which has been selected by the operator. The new IP RADAR technology allows the operator to switch via network to any assigned antenna unit on-board (one or more X-band as well as one or more S-band units). Advanced filter techniques are used for clutter supression and enhanced small target detection.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Fig. III / 2 Overview of the Chartradar Screen The "Chartradar" option provides an ECDIS background within the bearing scale on the PPI. Chart data bases for ENC are used. The Chartradar is approved as ECDIS back-up and designed to meet the IEC 62288 and IEC 62388, a standard for radar with chart. III-6 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.3 ECDIS Application The ECDIS application for the ECDISPILOT as well as CHARTRADAR and MULTIPILOT presents the own ship embedded in an ENC chart. Various tools are available for route planning and voyage execution, for navigation, for route checking, for shallow water warning and for collision avoidance.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.4 CONNING Application The CONNING application provides an overview of the navigational situation of the vessel. It displays all navigation data and if fitted with the optional engine interface also rudder and propulsion related data. Fig. III / 4 III-8 Overview of the Conning Screen ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.5 TRACKPILOT Application The TRACKPILOT application controls the vessel for constant heading, course or along a pre-planned track as prepared with the ECDIS planning function. With the option SPEEDPILOT the speed of the vessel along a leg can be controlled to reach the final destination at a pre-planned time. Fig. III / 5 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.6 MACHINERY Application The MACHINERY application provides remote indicators and controls for the complete automation system on-board. Subsystems may include main engine control, fuel supply, cooling, generators, fire detection, electric power distribution, ballast, etc. Fig. III / 6 III-10 Overview of the Machinery Screen ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.7 Common Functions for Products and Applications The table below gives an overview about the common NACOS Platinum functions which are used in the RADAR and ECDIS applications and which can form a RADARPILOT, a CHARTRADAR, an ECDISPILOT, or a MULTIPILOT. The main differences between these products are as follows: - RADARPILOT: Basic radar functions incl.
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions The table on the next page presents the most important layers and their priority shown for the CHARTRADAR. The arrangement for the MULTIPILOT is only slightly different. The priority of the radar video is changed in favour of the chart objects. The radar video layer is shifted down and placed in between basic chart areas and chart objects acc. to IEC 61174 (see arrow 1).
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Data Source Function Controls Presentation Layer Objects and Priority (for CHARTRADAR) Own Ship (on top), with headmarker, vector and trails, AIS and ARPA targets From navigation sensors none Navigation Tools, comprising EBL, VRM and LOP RADAR Video, raw video as received from antenna unit, sea and rain filtererd as selected by the user Chart Objects buyos, beacons, traffic sepearation, text labels, dangerous zones, c
III-1 Overview of Products and Applications NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions The arrangement of layers is shown for the CHARTRADAR from top to bottom. For the MULTIPILOT the raw video is shifted down as indicated by the arrow 1). All the common functions as listed earlier and the layers as listed in the previous table are integrated to a complete application for RADAR or for ECDIS.
NACOS Platinum III-2 Common Functions for Navigation Operating Instructions 2 Common Functions for Navigation ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-2 Common Functions for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.1 The Consistent Common Reference System (CCRS) The NACOS Platinum navigation system is designed as a Consistent Common Reference System (CCRS).
III-2 Common Functions for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions For systems with integrated Track Control System (Autopilot) it is important to use the same reference position for the track control and for the monitoring process of the ECDIS. For both purposes the socalled System Position, located in the bow of the ship, is used system-wide. In NACOS Platinum the System Position is called Track Control position, which can be selected with CCRP = Track in the GUI as an optional reference point.
III-2 Common Functions for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2 Context Menus Context Menus in the Application Area Context menus are available in the application area, i.e. the PPI in RADAR mode and the Chart Area in ECDIS mode. Most of the menus are described in the different functional chapters of the applications running on the MFD. This chapter shall give an overview about the entire context related functionality available today in the main navigational applications.
III-2 Common Functions for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Off-Center Ship (R) Set Chart Center (R) Ship in Center (R) Layer (R) Chart Chart Information (R) Create LOP Target (R) User Symbols (R) Route Deselect Cancel ARPA Cancel All Acquire ARPA REF Target On/Off Reverse Fusion Change to RADAR Projection Open ECDIS Chart1 ENC Chart RADAR Video Scales Nav.Tools Targets User Symbols Own Ship Curved HL Fig.
III-2 Common Functions for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Fig. III / 11 Layer Context Menu The availability and the controllability of the different layers are dependent on the active main application (RADAR or ECDIS mode, etc.). For example in ECDIS you may switch off the radar video and the chart, but you cannot dim the chart, and in RADAR mode you may switch off the chart, but not the radar video.
NACOS Platinum III-2 Common Functions for Navigation Operating Instructions 2.3 The Chart Information Window With a MORE click within the PPI/Chart area and then on Chart Information in the context menu, the Chart Information window is opened. In this window, information about different criteria of the chart database and the chart cells can be displayed. Fig. III / 12 The Chart Information window ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
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III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3 Permanent Area for Navigation The common part for the applications. As mentioned in the general chapters, the screen ist divided into the application area and the sidebar. Apllication Sidebar RADAR Sidebar see Fig. III / 13 Permanent Area for Navigation The sidebar itself is divided into the permanent area and the nonpermanent area.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.1 Display This group affects the general settings of the radar display and the chart area of the ECDIS: Screen stabilisation - the angular screen orientation - the movement of the own ship on the screen - the display range and the range rings - the CCRP, i.e.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions 3.1.1 Orientation Displays the radar picture and the superimposed chart in three different ways.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.1.2 Range The display range can be chosen from a selection of ten nautical ranges (PPI radius between 0.25 NM and 96 NM) and two docking ranges (PPI radius 250 m and 500 m). ☞ In the nautical range and also in the docking ranges, all distances are stated in NM and all speeds in kn. ☞ If the range selection is done by means of the radar keyboard, the ranges are selected stepwise (up or down).
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.1.3 Rings Fixed range rings can be displayed. Range rings are concentric circles with the reference position of the selected CCRP as their centre 1), and are situated at equal distances from one another.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.1.4 CCRP The Consistent Common Reference Position can be chosen from three different possibilities: - Conning: The measurements are stated relative to the conning position, which is a defined position on the bridge. - RADAR: The measurements are stated relative to the position of the selected radar antenna.It another transceiver is selected, the reference position is changed automatically.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions 3.1.5 Screen Stabilisation As far as the screen stabilisation is concerned, there is a choice between the following: - True Motion (TM): The radar video of not moving targets (buoys, beacons, land or lighthouses) is fixed; the own ship symbol moves across the screen. The PPI/chart area orientation is North-Up or Course-Up.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Examples for True/Relative Motion and Head-/North-/Course-Up In figures III / 14 and III / 15, screen excerpts from two instants of the same scenario are shown schematically for the five Monitoring display modes: Instant 1 - Own ship's course 60°, speed 20 kn - Two moving targets, courses 60° and 150°, speed 10 kn for both - Two fixed targets - Two grid lines showing the alignment of the electronic chart Instant 2 The same s
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Instant 1 Instant 2 True Motion (with true vectors and past plots) Instant 1 Instant 2 Centered Display (with true vectors and past plots) Fig. III / 14 Display in the modes True Motion and Centered Display ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions In this mode, the headline is shown as a short, thick line. Instant 1 Instant 2 North-Up RM (with relative vectors and past plots) Instant 1 Instant 2 Course-Up RM (with relative vectors and past plots) Instant 1 Instant 2 Head-Up RM (with relative vectors and past plots) Fig. III / 15 Display in the modes North-Up RM, Course-Up RM and Head-Up RM III-32 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.2 Navigation Sensors This chapter describes the navigation sensors available in the system. The main navigation sensors used for the heading, speed and position instruments are monitored depending on the “sensor selection mode”. Those sensors which are available twice or more in the installation can be supported by an automatic selection mode indicated by AUTO in the different displays.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.2.1 Integrity Marking of Sensors According to the currently valid peformance standards, invalid information or information with low integrity shall be clearly marked qualitatively and/or quantitatively. In NACOS Platinum a qualitative marking of sensors by alarm icons is used 1). For this purpose the main navigation sensors used for the instruments in the permanent area are continuously monitored by the system.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.2.2 Heading and Speed This group displays information about the actual values for heading and speed and offers the possibilities to choose different heading and speed sensors 1). In front of each depiction of one of the sensors, there may be a symbol indicating a warning or an alarm.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Manual (Option) The actual course of the own ship can be entered manually. In case a manual value is present, the indication of the value is preceeded by a in the same line. After having changed the heading sensor to manual mode, use the Set Gyro... function in order to enter the desired value. ☞ III-36 This choice is normally not visible. It can only be used for special purposes such as demo systems etc.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions About Speed Sensors Speed sensors are treated as part of the CCRS. (See chapter III - 2.1 on page III-16 for details).
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Speed through Water - STW 1) Next to the depiction STW there is a small indication like an arrow-head. This is the speed vector indicator. It shows the direction of the vector addition of the longitudinal and the transversal own ship´s speed through water.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions Own ship symbol with vector. Ground COG/SOG ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Course over Ground - COG 1) The value for course over ground is calculated - by use of the heading and the log sensors (a bottom-track-log for example) or - computed from the measured values of a sensor and additional information (a water-track-log and the values for drift and set for example).
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Set Drift Depending on the choice of sensors, the values for direction and strength (speed) of the drift are computed by the system or they have to be entered by the user, in order to get an accurate measurement for COG and SOG. In order to enter the set and drift manually, open the dropdown lists for SOG, click on Set Drift... and enter the values in the appropriate fields. Afterwards, click on Set to accept the values entered.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.2.3 Position The position display indicates the Lat/Lon values, the position status and its selection mode. With Adjust, the position dada can optionally be corrected for position errors. In front of each depiction of the values LAT/LON, there may be a symbol indicating a warning or an alarm.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions Examples: Types of sensors: GP (for GPS), GL (for GLONASS), GA (for Galileo), LC (for LORAN C), IN (for INS)... Modes of sensors: A (for autonomous), D (for differential), P (for Precision), R (for RTK), F (for float RTK)... Modes E (for Estimated), M (for Manual), S (for Simulation) are not accepted as valid input data. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Position Sensor Selection Changing the position sensor will also have an effect on the position monitoring function. The sensor selection list is dependent on number, type and mode of the position sensors connected to the system. AUTO Means that the position sensor is chosen by the system automatically. The best available sensor will be used.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Set Estimated... The actual position can be entered manually by means of the onscreen keyboard. After a position sensor failure the last valid data received from the sensor are automatically present in the input fields. Be sure to correct the data input if the last valid data taken over from the sensor are no longer valid.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Position Monitoring Alarm If the defined limit between the two compared positions is exceeded, the alarm Redundant Position Differs is given. For this purpose the distance in meters between the selected and the secondary position is calculated. III-46 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Position Adjust For various reasons, it can happen that the position of the electronic chart on the screen is not in agreement with reality (i.e. with the ship's own position and with the radar or ARPA targets). In such cases, the Position Adjust function offers the possibility of adding the necessary correction value to the system position used in the NACOS.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5. • The entire track and chart synthetics move by an amount equal to the position offset. With other words the own ship's position jumps on the screen (the PPI / chart area) exactly by that offset. • The position offset that is entered continues to be displayed in the Adjust dialog. • In this way, each direction (N/S and E/W) can be corrected by up to 999 m.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.3 Vector and Trails Basically, the display of vectors and trails depends on the way of speed determination within the system. Speed Over Ground (SOG), the so-called Bottom-Track, or Speed Through Water (STW), the so-called Water-Track can be used in order to compute the vectors for the own ship and the targets.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.3.1 Ground / Water Stabilisation For true vectors and trails it can be selected if the ground speed or water speed based stabilisation shall take place. Ground stabilisation is normally used for all kind of navigational functions. Water stabilisation is often used for anti-collision functions. In case of relative display mode, the stabilisation is not relevant. Select - Ground for Bottom Track computation.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions 3.3.2 Vector The direction of the own ship speed vector corresponds to the existing course of the own ship. The length corresponds to the existing speed of own ship. Own ship symbol with vector. Ground Water Together with the calculated speed vectors of the tracked targets, the display of the speed vector can be switched on and off, and the time represented by the displayed vectors can be specified.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.3.3 Trails For radar echoes moving on the PPI, video trails can be displayed. These trails can be used as synthetic afterglow of the target video. Trails are generated from previous antenna scans and can be varied as follows: - The display of trails can be switched on and off. - Their length can be specified. - If the screen stabilisation is set to Rel.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.3.4 Plot The past position plot corresponds to the past movement of the own ship. On it, there are four time markers, whose distance apart in time can be set. The setting of the time marker spacing also defines the entire 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 targets.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.3.5 Predict In the small display ranges up to 1.5 NM, depending on the size of the symbol, it is possible to display the probable track (the predicted path) along which the own ship will travel if it maintains its existing rate of turn and its existing speed. The prediction time can be set here. In comparison to the own ship symbol in true scale, the prediction graphics is drawn with thinner lines.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions 3.4 Charts On the RADARPILOT there is the option to overlay the radar video and vector charts 1). Chart overlay can be switched on and off by the ENC drop down menu. The chart content itself can be adjusted to an operator selectable level in the same way as in ECDIS mode or on the ECDISPILOT. Select Presentation, ENC and Display in the non-permanent expander to access the details of possible settings.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.4.1 The Chart Status Line Title Warning Category Date Dependent Depth Status Fig. III / 16 The Chart Status Line Title Chart: The Chart Status Line is always visible if a Vector Chart Application is active, e.g. in ECDIS as well as in Chartradar mode Warning Non ENC (incl.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions Status Overscaled Xn.n: The chart cell at the own ships position in True or Relative Motion Mode or at the chart centre position in Browse Mode is displayed with a larger scale than defined for this cell. The actual overscale factor is displayed as Xn.n. (e.g. X2.5 means that the chart is displayed with Range 2.5 times smaller than normally defined).
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.5 Targets ARPA and AIS targets can be displayed simultaneously on the PPI. In some cases it is possible that one and the same object is tracked as an ARPA target and also activated as an AIS target. If the ARPA and AIS target have similar data for distance, course and speed, they can be fusioned. This means that they are treated as one target as long as the similarity is existant.
NACOS Platinum III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation Operating Instructions 3.5.1 Fusion Defines temporarily the priority for showing the ARPA or AIS target symbol and target data in case that the defined target association limits are fulfilled. See chapter 3.5.1 on page III-59 for details about target fusion function and settings. Fusioned radar echo and AIS activated target, AIS symbol is displayed. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) III Main Applications.fm / 10.11.
III-3 Permanent Area for Navigation NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3.5.2 Sleeping Targets AIS targets are divided in Class A or Class B targets. - Class A are commercial vessels, - Class B are leisure crafts With this selection list it can be chosen which types of sleeping AIS targets are displayed in the PPI continuously and are available in the target list. ☞ III-60 Even if the AIS target display is switched off for above mentioned vessels (i.e.
RADAR
NACOS Platinum A-1 General Information Operating Instructions 1 General Information ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1 RADAR Safety Pay particular attention 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 only if it is in proper state. Observe the following rules to ensure correct functioning of the radar.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.2 RADAR Safety – Radiation WARNING! ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION! Do not enter the radiation danger zone of the rotating antenna, and make sure that no other person enters the danger zone. See table A / 1. Before working on the antenna unit, the antenna switch on the unit must be set to 0 and the transceiver must be disconnected from the ship's mains.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.3 RADAR Safety – Mechanical Systems TURNING DEVICES! When the radar system is switched to ON, it is possible that, instead of the expected antenna, a different one will begin to rotate depending on the settings and configuration adjusted before shutdown of the radar system. Therefore, it must be ensured beforehand that all antennas can rotate freely and that there are no persons in the danger zones of all antennas.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.2 Current IHO Standards / Regulatory Approvals According to the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) chapter V radar equipment is classified into three categories depending of the size of the ship. The RADAR Platinum series is approved for the highest two categories CAT 1 and CAT 2. The table below provides a summary of capabilities and differences for both categories as implemented in this radar series.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.3 System Structure and Installation On the following pages drawings of two typical radar system installations are shown. The system internal wiring (interconnection) of the Ethernet LAN and other signals is shown on a basic level. For details on a more technical level, refer to the Technical Manuals. Fig. A / 1 A-8 IMO-Set installation ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Fig. A / 2 INS-5 Installation For the INS-5 installation as shown above, consisting of 5 MFD plus Conning Display, additional components of NACOS Platinum are neccessary in order to form a redundant, approved ship control system. See the appropriate chapters of the mentioned components for further information. ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Safeguards The following table gives an overview about the failure modes and the respective system status as well as possible measures supporting maximum system availability.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.4 Basics / Evaluation of the RADAR Video 1.4.1 Basics of the Evaluation of RADAR Video in Platinum Series Generally, the echo data received by the transceiver can be amplified, attenuated or filtered in order to enhance the display of desired data like targets.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Short Pulse/Long Pulse is available for any range of the radar. The internal pulse length changes with respect to the selected range automatically. For detailed information on the pulse lengths for any range, please refer to the table in section 1.4.2 of the Operating Instructions. The default setting for the pulse length should be Short Pulse. A longer pulse has a higher energy, but not a higher amplitude. Thus, it delivers stronger echoes.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions In the case that anticlutter sea value is set 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.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions In the table below the settings of the respective filters are described: Enhance Off Low Medium High Adaptive STC no no yes, but small yes, medium value Correlation no yes, with short timeconstant yes, longer timeconstant than „LOW“ yes, longer timeconstant than „MEDIUM“ Target enhancement very little, small targets just visible little medium high Table A / 5 Qualitative description of Enhance levels Interference Rejection
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions - Large targets with good reflection characteristics produce strong echo signals and are displayed with corresponding clarity on the screen. - Smaller targets situated in the shadow of large objects are not illuminated by the radar pulses and are therefore not displayed. - Flat coasts have an unfavourable reflection cross-section and cannot be recognized until they have been approached more closely.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions ☞ Not only individual targets but also small spits of land aligned in the radial direction appear wider than they really are, and radially oriented entrances appear narrower than in reality.As a result of azimuthal distortions and/or changes in the target position, the radar centroid of a target can change, especially at short range. In the case of a target being tracked, this can lead to a sudden change in the displayed vector.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Influences of Meteorological Processes The influence of meteorological phenomena such as fog, rain, snow or hail on the radar video increases with the size of the droplets in relation to the radar wavelength, and with the density of the droplets. The shorter-wave X-Band radar (with a wavelength of 3 cm) is therefore generally impaired more severely by meteorological influences than is the longer-wave S-Band radar (10 cm wavelength).
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum 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. Fig. A / 4 Reduced Range of First Detection in Dependance or Precipitation in X-Band 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.
NACOS Platinum A-1 General Information Operating Instructions Reflections from the Sea Surface Clutter echoes from the surface of the sea can be recognised from the fact that a mostly circular but eccentric area displaced in the wind direction and having non-uniform brightness is formed around the own ship symbol (sea clutter). These echoes make targets in this region more difficult to detect and track, but they have no effect on the display of targets situated behind the reflection zone.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions ☞ 1.4.5 Every pulse length has a particular pulse repetition frequency assigned to it; therefore, when the pulse length or range is changed, the repetition frequency changes too (See chapter 1.4.8 on page A-23). RADAR Setting for the Display of Racon Codes The code of Racons consists of a radially arranged dash-dot code which begins in the radar video a short distance behind the beacon position.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.4.7 RADAR Setting for SART Detection (X-Band only) The information needed for reliable detection of SART's is described in IMO Circular 161. The content of that paper is reproduced on the following pages. 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-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 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. These can be removed by the use of the anti-clutter sea control although it may be operationally useful to observe the side lobes as they may be easier to detect in clutter conditions and also they will confirm that the SART is near to own ship. Detuning the RADAR 8.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.4.8 Transmission formats To optimise detection performance for the different weather conditions, the radar provides different pulse lengths and repetition rates. The pulse repetition rates in relation to the range and the pulse length are shown in the following table: Scanner rotation frequency Range (NM) 1) 23/28 rpm 0.25 0.50 Short pulse Pulse length (µs) 0.08 PRF (Hz) 2000 Long pulse Pulse length (µs) 2) 3) 1.5 0.15 3 0.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.5 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. Especially in the case of heavy rain and/or a rough sea, it is essential that the setting be adapted by trained personnel so that it is suitable for the situation. In the following, there is a description of how to set the video of a radar correctly on the master indicator.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3. Gain (input amplification) Switch off the Enhance function. Use the Gain slider, and increase the value with the trackball until slight noise is visible on the PPI. Then reduce the value a little until the noise has just disappeared, but not more. Switch on the Enhance function again and, if necessary, increase the gain a little (up to 100% for a favourable sea state).
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions The anticlutter rain function has the advantage that it takes place individually for regions with widely differing precipitation. A manual rain clutter control is not available. Choose one of the the values so that the boundary of the rainy area is clearly visible and the clutter in the region behind it is as weak as possible. However, radar targets should still be clearly visible. See chapter 1.4.
NACOS Platinum A-1 General Information Operating Instructions 1.6 RADAR Accuracy Background The correct measurement of a target position by radar is determined by the bearing and range accuracy of the radar system. Both parameters are depending on physics, on installation, and on the ability of the user to read accurate values from the screen. As far as the physics is concerned, the accuracy of bearing measurement basically depends on the narrowness of the radar beam.
A-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions A-28 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-2 The RADAR Keyboard NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2 The RADAR Keyboard RADAR Video See chapter 5.2 on page A-42 Display Brightness See chapter 4.5.1 on page I-42 Alarm management. See chapter 2.1 on page V-10 Stepwise RADAR Range Selection See chapter 3.1.2 on page Relative/True Selection See chapter 3.1 on page Suppression of Items See chapter 5.2.6 on page A-44 Centering/Off-Centering the Own Ship. See chapter 4.1 on page A-34 Operation of EBL, VRM and PI See chapter 5.
A-2 The RADAR Keyboard NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions A-30 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-3 An Overview of the Screen NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3 An Overview of the Screen Application part RADAR part RADAR application area Sidebar Fig. A / 7 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-3 An Overview of the Screen NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions A-32 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-4 RADAR Application Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4 RADAR Application Area Parallel index line Pan and Zoom Control Bearing scale Pointer with position information Heading line Guard- / Aquisition Zone Stern line RADAR video, EBL1/VRM1, with emphasis centered and superimposed AIS target symbol Fig.
A-4 RADAR Application Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4.1 The Zoom and Pan Control The zoom control in NACOS Platinum consists of a slider to adjust the range setting for the radar or the zoom factor for the ECDIS chart display. The compass control consists of pan buttons, which you can use to move the image section currently displayed. Compass control with 4 pan arrows Zoom in Slider to adjust zoom factor Zoom out Fig.
NACOS Platinum A-4 RADAR Application Area Operating Instructions Due to the fact that the bearing scale relates to the position of the CCRP in the PPI, the division of the bearing scale is altered in a way that the scale still fits to the de-centered position of the CCRP. Origin of the bearing scale In the case that a very large ship uses a very small scale for the display (e.g. 250m) it might happen that parts of the ship´s outline are situated outside of the PPI.
A-4 RADAR Application Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Centre of the PPI Light grey area: The area where the off-centered CCRP or position indication of the radar antenna may be located. 50% of the radius 70% of the radius A-36 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area Fig. A / 10 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.1 RADAR Transceiver Settings This group offers the selection of the desired radar transceiver and basic settings for the radar. The transceiver can be adjusted by means of clicking on the Adjust button. The Adjust button is only sensitive and operable when one of the available transceivers is selected and connected to the MFD and the MFD is selected as master. 5.1.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.1.2 Master / Slave Selection If Master is selected, the appropriate MFD becomes the master operating unit for the transceiver. The former master MFD for the selected transceiver is no longer master and on its screen the checkmark will disappear. Any MFD of the system configured as a radar indicator on service level can be switched to act as the master. On the master indicator, the radar transmitter and the receiver are operated.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.1.3 Pulse Length Long Pulse is available for any range of the radar. The internal pulse length changes with respect to the selected range automatically. For detailed information on the pulse lengths for any range, please refer to page A-23. The default setting for the pulse length should be short pulse, which means no checkmark on Long Pulse.
NACOS Platinum A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area Operating Instructions Interference caused by other radars (see page A-19) can usually be eliminated by switch-on of the interference rejection function. The default setting for Interference Rejection is On, but it can temporarily switched of by the operator. Peformance Monitor See chapter H - 1 on page H-3 for details about the operation of the Performance Monitor.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.2 RADAR Video Settings This group shows options which influence the display of the radar video on the MFD. These settings are influencing only the radar video on the operated MFD, but not on other MFDs which are connected to the same transceiver as slave or master. 5.2.
NACOS Platinum A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area Operating Instructions The sea clutter suppression can also be set by means of the turning knob on the radar keyboard. Sea 5.2.3 Rain The suppression of rain clutter can be set to Off or to three values: Low, Medium or High. If the value is set to Low or Medium, the filter works with pre-set coefficients just like in manual mode, if the value is set to High, the suppression is operated with correlative coefficients like in automatic mode.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.2.5 Video Emphasis Strong video signals can be accentuated optically by switching on the Video Emphasis function. Video Emphasis can be used to increase the detection of targets of the radar. Very strong echoes will be shown in light green colour. It can help to decide whether an echo is one or two combined objects or whether a strong object is covered by noise, for example the echo of a cloud.
NACOS Platinum A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area Operating Instructions Suppression of the radar video or the synthetic overlay is also possible by means of the radar keyboard. As long as the buttons are pressed down, the appropriate objects on the PPI are suppressed. ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.3 Toolset1 and 2 Each toolset offers the use of one variable range marker (VRM) and one electronic bearing line (EBL). With the aid of the EBL and VRM bearings and distances between an object and the own ship or bearings and distances between two objects can be determined.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Re-centering of the EBL (and VRM if joined) can also be done by the context menu in the application area. Right-click in the PPI and choose Center EBLx. The current bearing is displayed in the Toolset group. To switch off display of the EBL, clear the checkbox in the Toolset group. The EBL can also be set by means of the radar keyboard. To switch on the EBL, press the button for a short time.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.3.2 VRM With the variable range markers, the distance of an object from own ship or (in conjunction with the EBL) the distance between two objects can be measured. After switch-on by means of a click in the Toolset group, the VRM are superimposed in the PPI. VRM appear with the same data as they have been displayed last time, if the VRM range is below the display range. Otherwise it is switched on at 50% of the displayed range.
NACOS Platinum A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area Operating Instructions 5.3.3 Operating VRM and EBL jointly Two sets of EBL and VRM can be operated jointly without influencing each other. They are displayed with differing colours. EBL1 and VRM1 are combined in one toolset, as well as EBL2 and VRM2. The activation of EBL1 also activates VRM1 if both are in the switched on state. To activate the joined setting click on the intersection of EBL and VRM.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 5.4 Parallel Index Lines (PI) There are 4 independent Parallel Index Lines available. Depending on the setting in the PI group, the bearing is displayed as true (T) or relative (REL) bearing ☞ When parallel index lines are switched on, they appear in the form in which they were set last. If the display range has been reduced in the meantime, they might be situated outside the visible range.
NACOS Platinum A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area Operating Instructions In order to change the bearing of the line, click on it. Then click and hold the line anywhere but not on the small handle and rotate it to the desired bearing. The balloon-text shows the actual bearing and distance data of the line. To reset the PI lines to the default state, right-click in the PPI and choose Reset PI lines in the context menu.
A-5 RADAR Sidebar - Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions A-52 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum A-6 RADAR Sidebar - Non-Permanent Area Operating Instructions 6 RADAR Sidebar - Non-Permanent Area Fig. A / 11 RADAR Sidebar of the Non-Permanent Area - The Alarm line shows the oldest not acknowledged alarm of highest priority and provides alarm management - The Alarm expander includes the alarm list and alarm settings for the ECDIS sub-system.
A-6 RADAR Sidebar - Non-Permanent Area NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions A-54 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum A-7 Target Handling Operating Instructions 7 Target Handling ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.1 Overview Two types of targets can be handled on the radar, ARPA targets and AIS targets. For the targets, the AIS electronics unit and the ARPA electronics of the radar are two independent sensors whose displays and operating procedures take place on one and the same MFD. The two sensors deliver data independently, the data of both sensors are used for the collision avoidance computation, which takes place in the background of all actions.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions AIS Targets AIS targets are all targets whose data are received by the AIS electronics unit connected to the system. All AIS targets are visible per default after switch-on of the MFD. ☞ The display of groups of AIS targets (Class A, Class B , All) may be switched on and off by the operator. Select All if you want to see all targets received from the AIS electronics unit.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions ☞ A-58 In the case of tracked targets entering a clutter area (rain or sea clutter), a "target swap" might occur; parts of the rain front can suddenly be "tracked". A target swap can also occur if there are targets situated close to each other or close to land. In the case of target swaps, no warning is given. ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.2 Manual Target Acquisition Acquiring a target with DO Move the pointer on top of the desired object. The pointer then becomes a hand symbol .
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.3 Manual Target Selection An activated AIS target as well as an acquired or tracked ARPA target can be selected. Then, its data are marked in the target list. To do so, click on the activated AIS target or the acquired ARPA target with DO. The target will be marked with a broken frame and its data are marked in the target list with blue color. Only one target can be selected at a time on the PPI or in the list.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.4 Automatic Target Acquisition ARPA targets can be acquired automatically, sleeping AIS targets can be activated automatically as well. There are two possibilities to acquire/activate targets automatically: By means of the collision avoidance computation for dangerous AIS targets - The collision avoidance computation observes every AIS target whose data are received continuously.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.5 Settings for Dangerous Targets Dangerous Targets On With this function activated, targets tracked by the ARPA and also AIS targets can automatically be marked as dangerous targets by the automatic collision avoidance computation if their CPA/TCPA data fall short of the limits set in the Limits group.
NACOS Platinum A-7 Target Handling Operating Instructions Prerequisites for the Collision Avoidance Computation in case of AIS Targets The collision avoidance computation can be performed only if the relative speed between own ship and the target is known. This must be determined from the speed vector over ground (COG, SOG) received from the AIS target and from the own speed vector over ground.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.6 Settings for Acquisition/Guard Zones In the case of automatic target acquisition by means of acquisition/guard zones, the radar evaluates all radar echoes and sleeping AIS targets appearing in the acquisition/guard zones. If the radar echo appears at a certain position at least six times during ten revolutions of the antenna, it is evaluated as an ARPA target.
NACOS Platinum A-7 Target Handling Operating Instructions 7.7 Target Fusion An ARPA target and an AIS symbol may represent the same object. In order to determine if this is the fact, ARPA and AIS data for distance, speed and course are compared. If the difference in data are within pre-set limits, the targets will be associated if this function is activated. In this case, only one of the symbols is shown. Anyway, both targets will be continuously tracked.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.8 Deletion and Loss of Targets Loss of Targets An ARPA target is tracked automatically until - it is deleted manually or - it leaves the target tracking range of 24 NM or - it is lost within the target tracking range of 24 NM. An ARPA target is lost if, during five revolutions of the antenna, no correlation of the video can be found by the radar, or the detection probability falls below 50%.
NACOS Platinum A-7 Target Handling Operating Instructions 7.9 Critical Target This group shows the most important data of the Next Critical target in the vicinity. It can be selected which criterion determines the most critical target. The data are updated every second. Type In this list, the criterion for automatic ranking of the most critical target is selected.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.10 Target List Fig. A / 13 The Target List Additionally to the next critical (i.e. most dangerous target), a list of all targets available in the system 1) can be displayed. The columns of the displayed table are self-explanatory, they can be sorted ascending or descending by clicking on the appropriate title of the column.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions If, in the PPI a target is selected whose data is to be displayed in the list, the target´s data are accentuated with blue color, possibly the list must be scrolled in order to find the marked line.: Fig. A / 14 Marked Target Show details In order to display detailed data of the target (especially AIS targets), activate the Show Details control.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.11 Target Display The Target Display tab shows information how the symbols are displayed on the radar and allows to set the system´s behaviour in terms of displaying the symbols.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Symbols: Standard / Large it can be selected to show Standard or Large AIS and ARPA target symbols. Show Aids to Navigation Aids-to-Navigation are virtual navigation marks which are reported by the AIS system. For their display, the same symbols are used as for the electronic chart of type ENC. In addition, they are marked by means of a blue circle having its centre at the position of the Aid-to-Navigation.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.12 Trial Manoeuvre Trial manoeuvres are needed mainly for collision avoidance. In this process, a planned manoeuvre of the own ship is simulated and the effect of this manoeuvre on the targets being tracked or plotted can be checked in the PPI or in the chart area. Before starting the manoeuvre simulation the present values for heading, course and speed as well as the complete currently valid target scenario is taken as a start point 1).
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Switching On the Trial Manoeuvre Dialog in REL Vector Mode - Switch to REL in the Vector &Trails group on the permanent area. - In the Targets group choose On for the Trial control.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Depending on the used display range a suitable vector length should be set so that the results of the trial manoeuvre are clearly visible. Past position plots are no longer displayed Trails are relative Targets get relative vectors Identification marking of trial manoeuvre display Display before switch-on of the trial manoeuvre (with true vector display and past position plots) Fig.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Also during the trial manoeuvre the collision calculations 1) take place, which would indicate a dangerous target symbol in red colour as soon as the anti-collision limits are infringed. Setting the Delay of the Simulated Manoeuvre Use the Delay slider to set the time that is to pass before the simulated manoeuvre begins.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Checking the Trial Manoeuvre in True Vector Mode In True Vector Mode, the trial manoeuvre is displayed with true vectors for the targets and own ship. Both the radius planned for the course change manoeuvre and the acceleration behaviour for the speed change that is set and the delay are taken into account. All settings made in REL vector Mode can still be changed in the True Vector Mode.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Trails are updated in True mode Trial manoeuvre line defined by course Radius that is set for the trial manoeuvre Delay Display after switch-over to True Vector Mode Fig.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.13 Reference Target Tracking If at least one fixed ARPA target 1) is selected as a reference target, the radar can determine the 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 REF TGT Speed in the COG/SOG sensor selection menu.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.14 ARPA Training As long as the ARPA Training facility is in use, the radar picture will not show echoes received by the appropriate transceiver. All displayed echoes are artificial. For safety, make sure to keep an eye on another activated transceiver while using ARPA Training. By means of the ARPA function test, the overall performance of the ARPA can be assessed. This should be done periodically.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions The radar picture turns into a spoke-pattern with artificial radar echoes: The depiction indicates that this is a simulated picture. Fig. A / 19 ARPA Training Display - These echoes can be acquired manually for ARPA tracking. - When the acquisition / guard zone is placed over one or more targets, automatic acquisition must take place, together with the associated symbols and alarms. The targets must be tracked automatically.
NACOS Platinum A-7 Target Handling Operating Instructions 7.15 ARPA Malfunctions There are a couple of possible reasons for which the ARPA cannot compute the target data correctly. Possible alarm messages: 1. Heading sensor fault: Heading Invalid or Heading Timeout 2. Magnetron Fault 3. No Headmarker 4. No Trigger 5. No Antenna Azimuth 6. No RADAR Video For further information regarding the alarms please See chapter 2.
A-7 Target Handling NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7.16 AIS Malfunctions There are a couple of possible reasons for which the RADAR or the AIS cannot compute or transmit the target data correctly: - In case that the compass system is faulty, the RADAR goes immediately into the Head-Up mode and all AIS and ARPA targets are deleted at once on the PPI. The target list for the AIS targets remains available.
NACOS Platinum A-8 User Symbols Operating Instructions 8 User Symbols ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-8 User Symbols NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 8.1 Symbols User symbols are individual user made chart objects which can be inserted into the chart database in order to supplement the official electronic charts. The user made symbols of different kind are stored permanently in the common databases on all MFD with radar or ECDIS functionality. Deletion of selected symbols is the only method to remove User Symbols from the database.
NACOS Platinum A-8 User Symbols Operating Instructions Placing a symbol - graphic mode With this method, the user symbol can be placed in the chart/PPI area be means of the trackball/mouse. The procedure is explained here by means of the user-symbol "beacon cardinal". It also works with all other user symbols. Open the User Symbols part of the Display expander and click on the + in front of the desired category. Symbols are so-called point objects which can have several different attributes.
A-8 User Symbols NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Placing a symbol - numeric mode With this method, the user symbol can be placed in the PPI/chart area exactly at a desired position. The procedure is explained here by means of the user-symbol "beacon cardinal". It also works with all other user symbols Open the User Symbols part of the Display expander and click on the + in front of the desired category.
NACOS Platinum A-8 User Symbols Operating Instructions Modification of the Location of existing Symbosl - graphic mode Each stored graphic element (a point symbol, a vertex of a line or area, a text note) has a geographic position which can easily be changed at any time. - Move the cursor to the symbol or vertex until the Hand cursor is shown, - click on it to select the point, - click and hold the Do key on the selected point - and move the cursor to the wanted position.
A-8 User Symbols NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 8.2 Areas Editing of areas is following the same basic principles as shown above for Symbols (graphical point objects). In the selection list under Display, User Sym open the list of available areas by a click on the (+) symbol. Select if you want to create a Danger highlight or a User’s feature by a click on the entry in the selection list.
A-8 User Symbols NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Removing an area is done by graphical selection on the screen by a click on one of the vertex points of an area. The handle shown at the vertex indicates selection of this area. A click with MORE on the handle or anywhere in the selected area shows the context menu where you must select Delete after a click on User Symbols.
A-8 User Symbols NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 8.3 Lines Editing of Lines is following the same principles as shown above for Danger Highlight areas. In the selection list under Display, User Sym open the list of available lines by a click on the (+) symbol. Select if you want to create an Own Safety Line, a User’s Feature line or a Clearing Line by a click on the entry in the selection list.
A-8 User Symbols NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Clearing Line CLearing lines (also called "Danger Bearing") shall indicate a limitation of the course to be steered in certain sea areas. For this purpose a - NMT Not More Than and a - NLT Not Less Than line can be set. Select NMT or NLT and set the line as required. The course value not to be exceeded is calculated automatically and is indicated together with the line and a direction arrow.
A-8 User Symbols NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 8.4 Events and Text Editing of Events and Text Notes is another feature of the user object editor. You can drop Events which have the symbol and add text to it. Additionally you can drop either a text object as Information or as Caution . The procedure is identical for both objects. The description for setting, modification and deletion is equivalent to the operation of point symbols, i.e.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions 9 CHARTRADAR (optional) ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.1 Overview The RADARPILOT Platinum can be upgraded with the CHARTRADAR option. If this option is installed, the drop-down menu in the Charts group of the permanent area is selectable. Select ENC in order to switch on the ECDIS chart in the background of the radar PPI. Select Off if you want to switch off the chart presentation permanently. Fig.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions 9.2 Basic Adjustments 9.2.1 Temporary Hiding the Chart Background If ENC is set and the chart presentation shall be hidden just for a few seconds in order to identify details of the radar image, just press Hide Overlay in the RADAR Video group. The result is an empty screen except for the radar video. 9.2.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.2.5 Range Scale and Modes The CHARTRADAR provides the same range scale as the RADAR from 250 m to 96 nm. The larger scales of an ECDIS with up to 800 nm are not available. It provides also the same orientation as the RADAR with North Up, Head Up, and Course Up. Further-on it provides also the same screen stabilisation as the RADAR with True and REL Motion. The Browse mode which can be found in ECDIS for planning tasks is not available.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions 9.3 Selecting the Objects to be Displayed in the Vector Chart 9.3.1 Overview Symbols, areas, lines and labellings (collectively called objects in the following) are individually stored electronically in a seperate data base and are displayed in the vector chart.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions The allocation of display groups into the three categories is basically described in IMO Res. MSC.232 (82) which has replaced the older recommendation A.817 (19) in the year 2008. Following this paper the Base category in Platinum contains display groups as follows: - coastlines (high water) - own ship's safety contour - isolated underwater dangers of depths less than safety contour - isolated dangers within safe water (i.e.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions 9.3.5 Indication of Category in the Status Line The selected category (Base, Standard, All, Customized) is indicated in the top status line of the application area. A plus sign (‘+’) after the category is shown, if additional groups have been selected. A minus sign (‘-‘) after the category is shown, if additional groups have been deselected.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.3.6 Defining the Symbol Presentation For symbols and areas, it is possible to define whether they should be displayed in the same way as on the paper charts or whether a simplified set of symbols optimised for display on the screen should be used. These settings are made in the menu Presentation > ENC > Display. 9.3.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions 9.3.9 Switch on Conditionally Displayed Features The conditions for Conditionally Displayed Features can be set depending on different aspects: - - Date dependent: For objects which are not present continuously, e.g. buoys which are deployed seasonally, it is possible to define whether the display is to take place only at the time entered for it in the electronic chart. Select the corresponding entry if needed.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.4 CHARTRADAR Application Area The screenshot below shows the CHARTRADAR in Head-up mode. Scale Slider Acquisition/Guard Zone 1 and 2 Vector Heading line and look-ahead sector Plot AIS/RADAR target with video emphasis and trail EBL1/VRM1, centered Fig. A / 23 A-102 Parallel index lines EBL2/VRM2, decentered CHARTRADAR Application Area with superimposed elements ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions 9.5 Application Area Context Menu A click with the More key in the application area opens the appropriate context menu. In difference to the context menu in RADAR, additional entries are present and active. - Set Chart Center. Right-Click a position in the PPI, in the opened context-menu click Set Chart Center. The center of the display will then be moved to the position that had been right-clicked before.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.6 Setting the Depths Lines to be Displayed in the Vector Chart In the display of the vector charts, it is possible to use colour to clearly distinguish the navigable areas from the non-navigable ones, depending on the draught of the ship. Navigable areas are displayed in black or darkgrey, non-navigable areas darkblue or blue. The boundary between navigable and non-navigable areas is the Safety Contour.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions The four different depth settings can be adjusted by dragging the horizontal sliders on the vertical bar. Shallow contour The Set Draft of own vessel is shown as a dashed horizontal line. Set the safety depth (transparent glider, triggers the alert) to Set Draft plus reserve of about 2m. Safety Contour (value greater than safety depth). Deep Contour. Fig.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.7 Setting the Own Ship’s Draft Open the own ship’s draft menu in the tab: -> Settings -> Draft and set Fore and Aft draft of your vessel. The larger of the two values will be displayed in the menu for setting the depth lines. The set own ship’s draft will only limit the adjustment of the safety contour in the depth line menu to the lower side. The safety contour slider can only be set to larger values.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions 9.8 Activating the Chart Monitoring Open the ECDIS Alerts menu in the tab: -> Alarms -> ECDIS Alerts and check the required controls. At least the safety contour alarm should be set if an alarm shall be raised as soon as the vessel is sailing into shallow water. Further alarms or warnings can be set for approaching special areas, obstructions, wrecks, rocks etc. For details see chapter C - 2.2 on page C-38.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.9 Setting the Look-Ahead Sector If one or more ECDIS alerts are set as described before, the chart monitoring is performed with the own ship’s contour as a guard sector. This guard sector is extended by a look-ahead sector thus achieving an appropriate pre-warning time.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.10 Chart Maintenance For the maintenance of charts the separate application Chart Maintenance is accessable from the Super Home page. First leave the CHARTRADAR or RADAR application by selecting the Super Home page. From here open the Maintenance -> Nautical Charts application. Follow the instructions given in the chapter H - D a t a M a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e E l e c t r o n i c C h a r t s .
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 9.11 Main Differences between CHARTRADAR and Full ECDISPILOT The ECDIS application, which is used for the CHARTRADAR is a subset of the software package used for the full ECDIS.
NACOS Platinum A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) Operating Instructions ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
A-9 CHARTRADAR (optional) NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions A-112 ED 3100 G 110 / 02 (2011-10) A RADAR.fm / 10.11.
VOYAGE PLANNING AND MONITORING
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1 Voyage Planning Voyage planning and voyage monitoring (see chapter 2 on page C-35) are common functions for the integrated system. The part of the (long-term and medium-term) voyage planning that can be performed on the system consists of - generating and, if necessary, modifying the pre-planned route. See chapter 2 on page C-35 - procuring and updating the electronic chart for the voyage area. See chapter 1 on page H-3 for details.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1 Generation of Routes The work on the pre-planned tracks by the so called Route Editor can be performed on any Multi Function Display in RADAR or in ECDIS mode, whichever is selected. These items of equipment will exchange the entered data with one another, so that (for example) a route that is generated on the ECDISPILOT can also be altered on any RADARPILOT. The same is valid for the RADAR and ECDIS modes on a MFD.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions 1.1.1 General Information about Pre-planned Tracks Pre-planned tracks 1) are routes which are generated on the basis of waypoint sequences for a planned voyage and which are stored 2) in the form of files sorted in folders containing route catalogs. Routes can be used by the components of the system as follows: - Routes can be displayed in the chart area on the ECDISPILOT and in ECDIS mode on a MULTIPILOT.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Routes each have a first waypoint and a last one. During editing, all waypoints are automatically numbered consecutively, beginning at 1 for the first waypoint. All route functions refer to this sequence. Thus, a route can only be sailed in the direction for which it has been generated.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions 1.1.2 Generation, Handling and Administration of the Routes During the generation of the pre-planned tracks, you can transfer the waypoint positions graphically, (in Graphic mode) from the electronic chart displayed on the chart area.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions USEFUL INFORMATION Browse Mode on ECDIS If you want to edit the route graphically on the electronic chart, it is advisable to switch into the Browse mode 1) in order to be able to show any part of the sea where the route shall be located. In the other display modes you are only able to plan a route with about 96 nautical miles distance to your own actual position. Alternatively all inputs for route planning can also be made in Text mode, i.e.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.3 Route Display Settings Before route editing is started, the settings for displaying the route in the Application Area should be set. The display options for the route can be set under Settings > Route. Fig. C / 3 Route Settings Refer to the following picture to identify the items that can be superimposed as additional information to the route. Waypoint number Safety corridor, its width is adjustable.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.4 Route Editing - Graphical Route functions are started by selecting Tools > Routes > Explorer in the Non-Permanent Area. The Explorer tab opens the controls for route planning, editing and handling. This window is also called Route Explorer in this documentation. Fig. C / 5 Route Editing From the Folder list, an existing folder can be clicked to be opened, its content is then displayed in the right part of the window.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Open an existing route Mark a route name by clicking on it and then click Open Route, or click on the name in the list and then open the context menu and click on Open Route. A route loaded on the MFD can display its waypoints and additional data as a list. For this purpose click with MORE on the route name and select Waypoint List from the context menu.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Click on the waypoint symbol to mark it. The marked waypoint is displayed with a "handle" and can now be moved to the desired start point of the route. Continue Route To insert additional waypoints, click on the waypoint symbol to mark it. Then right-click on it to open the context menu. In the context-menu, click on Continue Route to set the next waypoint.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions Add Waypoints Click with DO on the first or last waypoint symbol of the route. With a MORE click on the selection marker the context menu is opened. Select Route and click on Insert Waypoint.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions If you want do discard your changes made to the selected route, use Save As to store the version with the changed dataset under a new filename. Check Route The route to be used during the voyage must be checked by the program before distribution to the system. A not successfully checked route cannot be activated as System Route.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions Alternative Routes Even if you have selected the System Route, it is possible to load other routes from your catalogs and to display them as well as to edit, modify and save them without interfering with the activated System Route. All loaded routes can be displayed with their Waypoint Lists in the lower part of the application area. Each route has an own tab showing the route name.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.5 Route Editing - Text Mode All inputs for route planning can also be made in text mode, i.e. directly by alphanumeric inputs into the lines and columns of the Waypoint List and the Route List. 1) As in the graphic edit mode only the waypoint positions are put into the dataset, in any case all other additions to the route data must be made in text mode.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Basic and Additional Parameters of the Route Referring to the Waypoint and Route List displayed on the screen whenever a route is opened, this overview describes in a condensed form the complete parameters stored in the route data-set. 1 2 3 Fig.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Operating Functions and Settings of the Route Editor in Text Mode The start-point of route planning in text mode is the same as in graphic mode. Click on Tools, Routes, Explorer in the non-permanent expander, select a folder (i.e. a catalog) and select New Route or select Open Route if you want to modify an existing route. The following description defines the steps necessary to create a new route in text mode starting from scratch.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions Move a Waypoint by LAT/LON input Click with DO on the waypoint line to select it. By a click in the LAT and / or LON field open the position input and key in the intended modified position. You may also move the waypoint graphically in the PPI/ Chart area. Delete a Waypoint Click with DO on the waypoint line to be deleted. After another click into the line with MORE the context menu opens where you can select Delete Waypoint.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions If the data input verification results in an error state, you will be asked by the system to change your data entry. Some of the columns do not have alphanumeric entries but - a selection menu (ETA/ETD: Arrival, Departure) or - a check box - a selection bar (ECON). or Predefined Radius - Already during editing the route, it is advisable to enter a radius for the first waypoint.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions Check Route Corridor - with Safety Corridor The pre-planned route can roughly be checked during editing already if an appropriate Safety Corridor is selected under Settings > Route. The displayed corridor around the route helps to support the operator during creation of the route when the display area covers the sea area of the route or of parts of it.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.6 Details of the Waypoint Data This section gives an overview about the meaning and use of all parameters and data being part of the route data-set. The shortcuts in parenthesis [ ] are those used in the headlines of the Waypoint and Route List on the screen. Waypoint Number [No.] Meaning: Serial number of a waypoint within the route; it is automatically allocated consecutively by the program, beginning at 1.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions Waypoint Notes [Notes] Meaning: Here, you can input information and instructions for the nautical personnel, which can be displayed on the MFD while the ship is sailing on the leg to this waypoint. The consecutive waypoint notes shown on the screen can be used as an automatic notebook or can also be printed on in different list formats 1).
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Maximum Speed [MAX SPD] Meaning: The Maximum Speed defined for a leg is used by the system as the speed limitation for the Calculated Speed between each From waypoint and To waypoint (i.e. each leg). This limitation by the MAX SPD values takes place leg by leg with manual setting of the Planned Track Speed as well as during the frequent recalculation in ETA mode.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions 1.1.7 Checking of Routes This chapter contains the detailed back-ground knowledge and a step-by-step instruction about the checking of routes during their creation with the Route Planning tool and before using them as the System Route. A necessary prerequisite for achieving the required safety in the use of the pre-planned track is that, before being used, the route is carefully checked.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.7.1 Geometrical Check This check takes place already during route editing and it is independent of the used electronic chart or the availability of user made chart objects. It only verifies if the geometric construction of the straight track lines and the track curves calculated from the different planned radius values are fitting together. Possible construction errors are: - A radius is too short, i.e.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions How the geometrical errors are made visible during editing: - If the Safety Corridor is not switched on during route editing, the only visible fault indication is the unexpected shape of the track line and the fact that the track curve is not shown at the right place. In any case the curved path will be calculated and shown on the screen with the correct radius as set in the waypoint list.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions As soon as - a waypoint has been added or deleted, - one of the waypoints or parameter points has been moved or modified, or - a radius value has been changed the route is automatically being marked unchecked in the status field adjacent to the Check Route button. Thereafter the route must be checked again.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.7.2 Check against the Electronic Chart and the User made Chart Objects This chapter contains details and a step by step instruction how to perform the check of the geometrically correct route against the electronic chart, the optional raster charts or paper charts. This verification of the planned route against charted objects must be performed before it can be made the System Route.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Performing the Check The check against the electronic chart must be started manually after the geometrical check was successful. In this check, after a click on the Check Route button, the geographical shape of the track 1) is compared with the data of the vector chart and with the user chart objects Own Safety Line and Danger Highlight. For the execution of the check, the display settings mentioned above under Preparation are not important.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions 1.1.7.3 Computation of Sailing Times The system computes the sailing times that will occur if the track is sailed at a Planned Speed or at a variable speed, depending on the Departure Time and the Arrival Time (planned time of arrival). In both cases it also calculates the effect of a speed limitation set by the route parameter MAX SPD available for each leg of the pre-planned track.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Time Schedule with Planned Speed In order to adapt the initial time schedule of the route to a constant speed for the entire route or to a specified speed profile, perform the following steps: 1. Select the arrival point and in its ET Mode field set the mode to Calculated. 2. Verify or change the maximum speed values in the MAX SPD fields according to your needs. 3. In the Planned Speed field enter the required speed value and click on Set.
NACOS Platinum C-1 Voyage Planning Operating Instructions 1.1.8 Completing the Generation of the Route The new or modified route must be stored in the file system of the MFD so that the data that were input during or after checking of the route will not be lost as soon as the route is switched off or the system is shut-down. Ending the Generation of a New or Modified Route The route window must be switched on and visible. 1.
C-1 Voyage Planning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1.9 C-34 Import / Export Routes ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) C VOYAGE PLANNING & MONITORING.
NACOS Platinum C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring Operating Instructions 2 Chart and Route Monitoring During the voyage, the ECDIS subsystem of each MFD integrated in the navigation system performs a number of nautical checks at short intervals of time. This process is running on all indicators with RADARPILOT 1) and ECDISPILOT functionality as well as on the MULTIPILOT.
C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions An alarm given in the Alarm Line and in the Alarm List and referencing chart objects ahead or at the own ship's position can be caused by several different violations of chart objects being touched or crossed: - Each basic alarm reason (i.e. each type of object related alarms) creates a circular symbol showing the location of the violation by the own ship contour or the look ahead sector.
NACOS Platinum C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring Operating Instructions 2.1 Route Monitoring: Own Ship against the System Route Monitoring of the Cross Track Distance If the deviation of the own ship's position from the pre-planned track is greater than the Cross-track alarm limit set in the System Route under XTD LIM for the current leg, the alarm message Deviation from Route appears. The activation of the relevant alarm function takes place under Alarms > ECDIS Alerts > Cross-track alarm.
C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2 Chart Monitoring: Own Ship against Vector - / User Chart Objects Look-Ahead Sector/Alerts Two different expanders provide a collection of settings usable for chart and route monitoring during voyage execution. The route related alerts are only activated if a System Route has been activated for the system. Look-Ahead Sector Show on Chart activates a virtual sector in front of the ship, formerly known as "guard sector".
NACOS Platinum C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring Operating Instructions Alerts Different alerts can be switched on and adjusted for the purpose of own ship and route monitoring. - If selected, Safety Contour Alarm raises the Crossing Safety Contour alarm. For the setting of the Safety Contour see See chapter 5.7 on page B57. - If selected, Special Area raises the Area with Special Conditions alarm.
C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2.1 Monitoring on the Basis of a Vector Chart Warning against Sailing into an Area of Insufficient Depth When a Safety Contour (See chapter 5.7 on page B-57) or another area with insufficient depth (less than the set safety contour value) is touched by the guard sector, e.g. an object belonging to the object class Land Area, the Crossing Safety Contour alarm appears in the alarm list.
NACOS Platinum C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring Operating Instructions Warning about Running over a Potentially Dangerous Object If the guard sector touches an object from a series of object classes specified in the program based on the ECDIS Performance Standards, such as Restricted Area, Caution Area, Traffic Separation Zone or Buoys, Beacons, etc., the alarm Area with Special Conditions or Crossing a Danger appears in the Alarm List.
C-2 Chart and Route Monitoring NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2.2 Monitoring against User Symbols If an Own Safety Line is touched or crossed by the guard sector, the Obstruction Ahead alarm appears in the Alarm List. The alarm appears only if the own safety line is touched from within the safe area. The non safe side of the area behind the safety line is indicated by small hachure lines. The same alarm is issued if one of the user-made Symbols (e.g.
CONNING
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1 D-3 Operating the Conning ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) D CONNING.fm / 10.11.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1 General The functionality of Conningpilot is available in the system in different implementations - On the second monitor connected to a main MFD. In this case operation is executed by the same keyboard and trackball which is connected to the main MFD, by moving the cursor to the screen area of the second monitor. - As one of the additionally available operating modes on a MFD.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.2 An Overview of the Screen Similar to each other screen layout, the conning display window is devided into different screen areas which can be combined in different ways. Tabs for the quick access to the appropriate windows, available after the window has been displayed at least one time. Links for the quick access to the appropriate windows Sidebar with permanent and non-permanent area Fig. D / 1 Display area for navigational data.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions - Conning Display Waypoint List provides a combination of the most important conning data and the actual waypoints of the present system route. It is divided into two parts as well. - Docking Display. In this display, the movement of the ship is visualised with detailed data for heading, rate of turn and speed. Other Display selections may be available depending on the ent system configuration and the available sensors and interfaces.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.3 Conning Display - Navigation Rate of turn numerical value and graphic indication Heading indication with the Set, Actual and Next values used by the Trackpilot in Heading mode. Trackpilot operating mode Indication of the direction of the speed vector. The vector starts at the System Position. See chapter 2.1 on page III-16 for details.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.4 Docking Display Rate of turn* numerical value and graphic indication. Green and red for STBD/PORT turning direction. Actual gyro heading Longitudinal speed indication, numerical value graphic indication. Bow and stern transversal speed indicators, numerical value and graphic indication. Green and red for STBD/PORT turning direction. Links for the quick access to the appropriate window.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.5 Conning Home Waypoint List ☞ Subjcect to changes, ot yet described Active System Route data Fig. D / 4 Conning Home Waypoint List The upper part of the Conning Home Waypoint List is similar to the main conning display, but the outline of the ship and the ship´s speed vector and wind indication are replaced with a table that displays the data of the Active System Route.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.6 Conning Display - Machinery Bow thruster power and thrust direction in % Electrical power delivered by the generators Total electrical power delivered by the generators Stern thruster power and thrust direction in % Shaft power and revolution speed of the port main engine Shaft power and revolution speed of the starbord main engine Rudder angle from the rudder angle sensor.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.6.1 The Rate of Turn Indication Fig. D / 6 The Rate of Turn Indication The Rate of Turn value is computed from the change in the gyro heading values supplied by the compass system. Displayed as numerical value and graphical indication. Red bar to the left: Ship is turning to port. Green bar to the right: Ship is turning to starboard. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) D CONNING.fm / 10.11.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.7 Conning Sidebar - Permanent Area The permanent area consists of only one group, the Ship Attitude. Fig. D / 7 - Conning Sidebar in the Permanent Area Heel The transversal inclination of a vessel due to the action of the wind, a greater weight upon one side, etc., usually transitory. Positive values indicate a heeling to STBD. - Trim The longitudinal inclination of a vessel due to greater weight at the bow or stern, etc.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.8 Conning Sidebar - Non-permanent Area Klick to open the alarm list. Fig. D / 8 Conning Sidebar in the Non-Permanent Area - The Alarms expander shows the oldest not acknowledged alarm and provides alarm management, including an Alarm List, which opens in the application area. - The Trackpilot expander contains the same information as described in the appropriate chapters, see chapter G - 1 on page G-3 for details.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.9 The Alarm List on Conning Fig. D / 9 The Alarm List of Conning The alarm list shows detailed information about the present alarms. Contents and operation of the alarm list is the same as on the non-permanent area. See chapter V - 1 on page V-3 for details on the alarm list.
NACOS Platinum D-1 Operating the Conning Operating Instructions 1.9.1 Wind and Current This expander contains three groups as a minimum. 1) - Wind Displays the direction and speed of the actual measured wind, delivered by an anemometer. The wind direction can be set as relative or true, the unit for the wind speed can be set as knots or m/s. - Current Displays the direction and speed of the actual measured current. Those values are always true and in kn.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.9.2 Depth The Depth expander shows the run of the measured waterdepth within the last time period. (to be continued) D-16 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) D CONNING.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum D-1 Operating the Conning Operating Instructions 1.9.3 Autopilot Performance The Autopilot Performance expander provides control graphics for the autopilot. The parameters like time period and scale can be set by the operator. (to be continued) ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) D CONNING.fm / 10.11.
D-1 Operating the Conning NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions D-18 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) D CONNING.fm / 10.11.
SENSORS
NACOS Platinum F-1 AIS Operating Instructions 1 AIS ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) F SENSORS.fm / 10.11.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1 AIS Summarized Briefly In addition to the ARPA electronics, the Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) automatically provides the ship's nautical officers with important information about nearby vessels or other relevant objects within VHF range. The AIS system transmits own ship data cyclically via two defined VHF channels and receives the same data of the other ships and objects that are equipped with AIS systems.
NACOS Platinum F-1 AIS Operating Instructions 1.2 Overview of Functions and Operating Procedures Targets and Other AIS Objects With regard to the objects that can be detected by the AIS system and transferred to the radar indicator, a distinction is drawn between the following: - AIS targets: ships that are equipped with an AIS system - SAR aircraft: search-and-rescue aeroplanes or helicopters - Aids-to-Navigation: navigation marks, e.g.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.3 Setting the Voyage Data Most of the data that are sent by the own AIS system for the purpose of target data display on other ships (own AIS data) are generated automatically by the system (e.g. identification data, position etc.). However, some items of information (e.g. ship's draught, cargo, destination, ETA) have to be defined by the operator.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions SOLAS Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods requires among other things the declaration of hazardous substances contained in the cargo.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.4 Setting the transmitter / Transmitter Status In this tab, the status of the AIS transponder and additional information are shown. It is possible to prevent the AIS from transmitting completely. The Long-Range Interrogation Mode can be set here. Transmitter Select On or Off.
NACOS Platinum F-1 AIS Operating Instructions Status Information The fields UTC to DIM D contain status information about own navigational sensors whose data are transmitted as own AIS data and the reference point of the position reported. UTC The status of the internal clock of the transmitter. (Clock Ok or Clock Lost) POSN Depending on the connected systems, several different indications are possible. - External GNSS....
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.5 Channel Management The AIS system cannot function unless all AIS systems communicate on the same VHF channels and unless the communication bandwidth and the transmission level are correctly set. The settings needed for this are normally made automatically as described in the following.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions that due to manual setting the own ship is no longer visible to other ships as an AIS target and that you will not see any other AIS targets on your system. Normally, the default setting should be on channels 2087 and 2088 and should have no position entered. Bandwidth is on Auto, Power is on High.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Displaying the Zone Data The Zone Tab shows the zone related information of the eight data sets for channel and zone which are stored in the AIS transponder. Select Settings > AIS > Zone to enter the tab. The first two groups for Northeast and Southwest show the diagonal corner points of the zone. The next group shows the transition zone as described in the introduction to this chapter. The default values for the corner position are empty fields.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.6 Receiving AIS Messages The AIS unit can receive safety related messages from other ships. These messages are transmitted to the system and stored in the MFD until up to a maximum number of 50 for a certain time period. If the maximum number of messages is reached, the oldest messages will be deleted automatically.
F-1 AIS NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Operating in the List The width of the columns in the list can be modified if required, but none of the columns can be made completely invisible. If the lines get longer than the width of the window, a horizontal slider will be shown which can be used to move to invisible parts of the window. A vertical slider is shown if the number of list entries does not fit into the window. Scroll to the top of the list to see the newest (last received) message.
OPTIONAL APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
H-1 Performance Monitor NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1 Performance Monitor Note: The Performance Monitor is only present in systems with Radar Platinum. Background The performance monitor provides the operator with a simple go/no-go tool to check the transmitter performance as well as the receiver sensitivity in one step. It comprises a small test oscillator and a microwave diode with amplifier. Both modules are installed under a hole in the gearbox.
H-1 Performance Monitor NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions ☞ H-4 Not only the magnetron that is being checked with this test but also the toothed belts of the antenna gearing are expendable parts. Therefore, if the test shows that the magnetron has reached the end of its useful life, the toothed belts shall be checked and must be exchanged as well during the necessary service work. ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) H MAINTENANCE.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts Operating Instructions 2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts 2.1 General The electronic charts for your NACOS Platinum System are stored separately on each MFD (workstation). They have to be updated in regular intervals. After initial installation from the base media the charts are updated typically in a weekly schedule from the update media.
H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2 Starting Chart Maintenance Navigate to the Super Home menu and click on Maintenance > Nautical Charts. As a result, the world chart together with a main selection sidebar, a protocol window, and an action area appears. If the chart maintenance is started for the first time after power-on of the electronics unit, the database will be checked automatically.
NACOS Platinum H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts Operating Instructions 2.3 Chart Maintenance Application Area Pan and Zoom Control Action area: List of cells/ permits to be deleted Information area: Protocol and/ or actual list of cells/ permits This screen shows an overview of the installed charts and their states. Depending on the settings of the Mode in Main Selection, the cells appear with a coloured border. See section 2.8 for details.
H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.4 Update of Charts from Media Insert your latest update media, either CD ROM or USB stick or portable USB drive. It may be either a base update (all chart cells) or a weekly update (a few chart cells only). Open the Functions menu from the side bar. Check Chart database, set to ENC or ARCS depending on the charts which you want to update. Select Mode, the default setting is Display, set to Update.
H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.5 Messages during Chart Update ENC or ARCS Data Exchange Set found If an update has been performed before and the media is inserted again, it is not started automatically but the Chart Update Wizard appears. It informs the user that chart data are available on the media. Select either Show Contents or Update and the procedure is continued as before.
H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.6 Display Charts which are on a Media or a MFD (workstation) Insert your media, either CD ROM or USB stick or portable USB drive as shown under Update of Charts from Media. If your charts to be examined are already stored on the internal drive of your MFD or another MFD, just skip this step and continue. Open the Functions menu from the side bar. Verify that Chart database is set to the correct chart type, ENC or ARCS.
NACOS Platinum H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts Operating Instructions 2.7 Maintenance of Charts on your MFD (workstation) Open the Functions menu from the side bar. Verify that Chart Database is set to the correct chart type, ENC or ARCS. Set Mode, to Maintenance. Select Functions, the default setting is Choose Function, set to one of the shown options. Destination is set per default to the harddisc of your MFD. It can not be changed. Maintenance can only be performed for this MFD.
H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.8 Display Expander The display expander is used to set up the display of the cells and for information about the number of installed cells. If an alarm indicator, a small triangle, is displayed in front of one of the chart types, an eror has occurred when the appropriate data have been checked.
NACOS Platinum H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts Operating Instructions 2.9 Backup/Restore of Map Data The user-defined Routes and also the User Symbols can be saved to devices like CD-ROM or USB memory sticks. This makes it possible to transfer those data to other systems or replacement modules. In order to backup routes or user defined symbols, follow these instructions: 1. In the tabs of the expander, chose whether to backup Routes or User Sym 2.
H-2 Data Maintenance of the Electronic Charts NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 7. Confirm the security advice clicking Start. 8. If the backup file already exists, the replacement of this file must be confirmed. 9. A message window is shown after the backup has been finished. 10. If it is desired, the backup progress can be stopped by clicking on Abort in the tab window. The abortion must be confirmed. H-14 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) H MAINTENANCE.fm / 10.11.
H-3 Manual ENC Update Editor NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 3 Manual ENC Update Editor It is possible to edit the ENC charts and only these by means of a chart editor. The edited elements of the chart are stored as a separate file. The ENC chart file itself is not modified. If the manually updated chart is opened, the corresponding chart is displayed and in addition to the ENC Manual Update. Opening the Chart Editor In Super Home click on Nautical Charts.
H-3 Manual ENC Update Editor NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions As soon as the desired cell is displayed, click it with More and choose Manual ENC Update Editor > Select ENC Cell > and click the cell that is to be updated. Fig. H / 2 Selecting a cell The cell is displayed then. If it is not already opened, open the Updates expander. The cell and its chart data can be updated now. H-16 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) H MAINTENANCE.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum H-3 Manual ENC Update Editor Operating Instructions Click on Session Setup in the Update expander and enter the Manual ENC Update Session Data. Then, click on Set. A click on Clear will erase all entered data, Cancel will close the window without any further action. In the editor window the entries for the categories of objects which can be edited are now active. A click on View Cell will display the chosen cell with maximum size, so that editing is as easy as possible.
H-4 Hardware Maintenance NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 4 Hardware Maintenance HIGH VOLTAGE! DANGER OF FATAL INJURIES NEVER assume that a circuit is dead – Always check it for safety’s sake! Contact with live parts can cause serious or fatal burns and inner injuries by electrocution. This particularly applies to the Outstation cabinets which may contain components to which 230 VAC or 400 VAC are applied.
NACOS Platinum H-5 SW Version and Updates Operating Instructions 5 SW Version and Updates 5.1 SW Version The SW version can be accessed from the Super Home page by opening the Menu on bottom left side and clicking on About. The About Information Window shows data as follows: 5.2 - Designation of the equipment with NACOS Platinum series - Machine name of the display electronics, i.e.
H-5 SW Version and Updates NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions H-20 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) H MAINTENANCE.fm / 10.11.
ALARMS
V-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1 General Information In NACOS Platinum all alarms will generally be indicated in the same way in all cases. Both alarms from the automation system and alarms from the navigation system are shown in the same place and in the same way but their availability on the different MFDs is depending on their specific configuration. It has been chosen to indicate the different states of an alarm by different symbols in dedicated colors.
V-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.1 Colour code for the alarm indications: Green Indication of an exceeded limit that shall not raise an alarm (Alarm priority 4). Yellow Input from the process is disconnected in the software, and the value is entered manually by the operator Yellow Incidents and (pre)warnings, usually alarm priority 3.
V-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions A flashing symbol for any alarm means that this alarm has not been acknowledged yet. A steady symbol indicates an acknowledged status of an alarm, but that the cause for the alarm is still present.
V-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.2 Overview of the alarm window Alarm Line: (The alarm with highest priority is indicated here) Visual indication for the horn Buttons for operator reactions to the indicated alarm Alarm List. To open, click on this icon. Oldest unacknowledged alarm with priority indication To show the alarmsource and state, click on the line Alarms List: Alarm list in opened state.
V-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1.2.1 Example of an alarm Additionally to the alarm designation, supplemental information are displayed for each active alarm in the list. In this example, MFD M01 has originated the alarm: Designation of the alarm Date and time of first occurence of the alarm MFD-Id, Application Id and Alarm number Status The alarm number is M01AI061, where AI ist the indication for the AIS unit, 061 is the internal fault number.
V-1 General Information NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions V-8 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) V Alarms.fm / 10.11.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions 2 Alarm Management ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) V Alarms.fm / 10.11.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.1 Behaviour when an Alarm comes up Whenever an alarm is raised, the processing is a two-step action: 1. Switch off the acoustic alarm, if there is one. Use the Stop Horn button in the GUI or press the Stop Buzzer button on the keyboard, if it is available. ☞ Some alarms do not trigger the acoustic alarm. This depends on the settings made in the configuration database of the Integration Manager.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions 2.2 List of Alarms This chapter lists and describes all available pre-defined alarms, warnings and indications of the navigation system, i.e. Radar, ECDIS and the optional Trackpilot, as well as the AIS and the optional VDR. Legend: In front of each entry in the alarm list the priority is shown with the respective symbol Indications (events) are marked by the symbol ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) V Alarms.fm / 10.11.11 ... .
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2.1 Navigation Sensor Alarms This chapter describes the navigation sensor alarms available in the system. The main navigation sensors used for the heading, speed and position instruments are monitored depending on the “sensor selection mode”. Those sensors which are available twice or more in the installation can be supported by an automatic selection mode.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions Ground Speed Invalid The selected COG/SOG speed sensor is sending invalid data. Another speed sensor will have to be selected by the operator. At present, the speed that was last sent as the valid speed is being used. Dashes are shown in the speed display field. Special features: The alarm is distributed over the entire system. Acknowledgement is possible on any MFD.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Heading Valid The compass system is again sending valid data. Special feature: The alarm is distributed over the entire system. Acknowledgement is possible on any MFD. Low Position Quality 1) The selected position sensor has reported a greater position-deviation than is usual for this type of sensor. Special feature: The warning is distributed over the entire system. Remedy: Check the position sensor; select some other position sensor.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions No Valid Position Sensor The position sensor selection is working in AUTO mode and has temporarily switched to dead reckoning (DR) mode, -orThe DCU connected to the system has failed. Acknowledgement is possible on any indicator. Special feature: As soon as possible the system will automatically switch to a valid position sensor and deactivate this warning. Remedy: Check/repair the the connected position sensors.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Redundant Gyro Differs The difference between the headings of the selected heading sensor and of the redundant heading sensor exceeds a specified alarm limit. Special features: This warning can occur simultaneously on more than one of the system's items of equipment. Remedy: - Check the available heading sensors, their mode and data Redundant Gyro Lost No valid heading is received from the redundant heading sensor.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions 2.2.2 RADAR Alarms ACQ Zone Overflow A target has been acquired automatically in the guard zone. It cannot be tracked, because the maximum number of targets 1) are already being tracked. Remedy: Check the acquisition/guard zone; delete targets. ARPA TGT Capacity Limit 100% of the maximum number of ARPA targets are being tracked. Remedy: Delete at least one unimportant target.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions - If the antenna is not rotating: check the ship's mains and/or the antenna fuse or circuitbreaker. If the antenna is rotating: request service. - Select another radar transceiver No Radar Video The system is in a faulty condition, such that the radar video cannot be generated. Remedy: - Check the radar transceiver - Check the antenna - Select another radar transceiver Request service.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions 2.2.3 AIS Alarms Depending on the type of AIS connected to the system, not all alarms and warnings listed below may be supported. Nevertheless all AIS alarms which are implemented in the NACOS Platinum are listed here completely. The AIS related target alarms and warnings are documented in the chapter Radar Alarms, they are not repeated here. The following warnings and alarms are only available in the system, if an AIS receiver is connected.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions AIS TGT Capacity Limit 100% of the maximum number of acquired AIS targets are being tracked. Remedy: Delete at least one unimportant AIS target. AIS New Safety Message The AIS has received a safety message. The safety message can be read under > Tools > Target > Message. AIS No Valid COG The AIS system has no valid course over ground information. Remedy: Check the connected sensor and cabling.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions AIS Oper. Unit Offline The indicator electronic does not communicate with the AIS electronics unit. The AIS continues operating. Remedy: Check the cabling and connection between RADAR and AIS system. AIS RX Ch. A Malfunction The AIS stopped the transmission on the channel A. Remedy: The AIS system must be exchanged. AIS RX Ch. B Malfunction The AIS stopped the transmission on the channel B. Remedy: The AIS system must be exchanged.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2.4 ECDIS Alarms Approach to Waypoint The ship is approaching a critical point on the pre-planned track, for example the WOP (wheel over point), which is indicating the approach to the next course change manoeuvre on the route. Special feature: This alarm can be activated or suppressed on the Alarms expander under ECDIS Alerts with the selection of Critical point on route alarm. Area w.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions 2.2.5 Trackpilot Alarms The following list of alarms, warnings and indications contains all alarms for all operating modes (Heading, Course, Track) of the TRACKPILOT. In systems with Heading mode only, alarms of the Course and Track mode are not initiated. TP Astern Speed The TRACKPILOT is in the activated state and the selected speed sensor is producing negative (astern) speed data (which the TRACKPILOT cannot process).
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions TP Deactivated The TRACKPILOT has been deactivated and is no longer controlling the rudder. The ship must be steered manually or by another autopilot. NOTE: This alarm is optional and must be configured on service level if required by the class or the owner. TP Drift Angle Limit The pre-set drift limit value for the Trackpilot has been exceeded; for correct course or trackkeeping, a larger compensation angle is needed.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions While this alarm is present, the steering gear is not being driven by the TRACKPILOT.When this alarm appears, a switch-over to manual steering must be performed immediately. Special features: - Acknowledgement causes switch-over to Heading mode and acceptance of the displayed gyro heading value. The currently existing heading value is taken over as the set value.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions TP Low Water Speed The speed through the water (STW) of the selected sensor is so low that the TRACKPILOT might not be able to steer the ship correctly. ☞ This alarm can only appear if a speed sensor providing STW is installed but has not been selected as system speed input. Remedy: Switch over to manual steering, if it is obvious, that the TRACKPILOT is not able to steer the ship correctly.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions TP Reduced Radius The Track mode is in the switched-on state, but the set radius for the next turn is too large to enable the ship to reach the next leg by means of the manoeuvre that is planned at the TOwaypoint. For this reason, the TRACKPILOT will reduce the radius to such an extent that the course change can be performed. ☞ A reduced radius can result in an increased ROT during the planned turn.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions TP Rudder Relay Failure An error has occurred in the relay controlled rudder control system. Remedy: Switch over to manual steering. Check the rudder control system (wiring, steering relays etc.). TP Rudder Synch. Error The rudder angles of the two rudders controlled by the TRACKPILOT differ by at least 5 degrees. Remedy: Switch over to manual steering. Check the rudder control system and the synchronism of the rudders.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions TP Track Limit The track limit value set by the operator or taken from the activated route has been exceeded. Remedy: - Increase the track limit or - allow the ship to steer back to the track or - steer the ship with the joystick or - select manual steering.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Regardless of whether this alarm is acknowledged or not, the planned change of the course takes place at the WOP. If the planned change of the course is not to be executed: Switch over to Course or Heading mode and steer with the joystick or appologize a manual steering mode. If the preceding TP Waypoint Approaching warning has been acknowledged, the TP WOP Execution alarm appears initially as a warning, with a low intensity acoustic signal.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Trackpilot System Failure a) For systems with one TRACKPILOT The communication between the MFD and the TRACKPILOT has failed. When this alarm appears, a switch-over to manual steering must be performed immediately. ☞ Until the cause of the alarm has been eliminated, the word FAILURE is shown in the operational mode field of the TRACKPILOT data display.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2.6 Trackpilot Alarm Signal Outputs Additional to the alarms, warnings and indications of the TRACKPILOT on the MFD, there are different alarm outputs available on the interconnection board of the TRACKPILOT-Interface. The designations and functions of these isolated relay outputs are listed below. Please refer to the Technical Manual for more information.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions In addition, at service level, it can be specified which of the following reasons are to cause the output of this signal too: - The TP Waypoint Approaching alarm appeared 30 seconds ago and this alarm has not been acknowledged. - The TP Track Limit alarm has been triggered. 1) - The TP Course Limit alarm has been triggered.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 2.2.7 VDR Alarms The following warnings and alarms are only available in the NACOS Platinum system, if a VDR DEBEG 4300 or 4350 is connected via its LAN interface. VDR Backup is running In the voyage data recorder, an incident backup is running. Special feature: The indication cannot be acknowledged. It disappears when the backup has been finished. This indication can occur simultaneously on more than one MFD.
NACOS Platinum V-2 Alarm Management Operating Instructions 2.2.8 Machinery Alarms System Alarms Besides the alerts delivered by the different applications running on the MFD or which are received from the connected equipment, sub-systems and sensors, there is a list of alarms, warnings and indications which can additionally be issued by the integrated system and displayed on any MFD.
V-2 Alarm Management NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions Refer to the part D Machinery MCS Platinum in these operating instructions for a comprehensive description of the MCS integrated alarm system with all its sub-functions and possible settings. V-36 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) V Alarms.fm / 10.11.
LISTS AND INDEXES
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NACOS Platinum Index Operating Instructions Index A accident prevention . . . Adaptive STC . . . . . . . alarm icons . . . . . . . . . alive indication . . . . . . ambient light conditions applicable standards . . application area . . . . . appliction main page . . arrow double . . . . . . . arrow pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NACOS Platinum Index Operating Instructions M main page . . . . . . . main screen . . . . . . maintenance . . . . . . menu bar . . . . . . . . Menu button . . . . . . minimum installation monitor . . . . . . . . . MORE key . . . . . . . . mouse . . . . . . . . . . mouse pointer . . . . . mouse, scroll wheel . move (pointer) . . . . multiple frames . . . . P page printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-39 pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-69, I-79, A-34 permanent area . .
NACOS Platinum Index Operating Instructions typographical conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-10 U UI controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-69 Unhide Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-57 Unhide sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-58 V voltage, dangerous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-15 W waiting (pointer) WARNING . . . . warnings . . . . . Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions VI-8 ED 3100 G 140 / Rev 04 (2011-11) OI_ANC2010Index_IOM.
NACOS Platinum List of Tables Operating Instructions List of Tables Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table I / 1 Typographical conventions in these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-12 I / 2 Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions VI-10 ED 3100 G 140 / Rev 04 (2011-11) OI_ANC2010_LOT.
NACOS Platinum List of Abbreviations Operating Instructions List of Abbreviations A ABS . . . . . . . . . Absolute (Bearing) AIS . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Identification System ANSI . . . . . . . . . American NAtional Standards Institute B BCR . . . . . . . . . Bow Crossing Range BCT . . . . . . . . . Bow Crossing Time C COG . . . . . . . . . Course Over Ground CPA . . . . . . . . . Closest Point of Approach D DR . . . . . . . . . . Dead Reckoning E EBL . . ECDIS ENC . ESD . ETA . . . . . . . . . .
List of Abbreviations ANC2010 Operating Instructions P PI . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Index PPI PPI . . . . . . . . . . Plane Position Indicator,the Radar picture R REL . . . . . . . . . . Relative (Bearing) RM . . . . . . . . . . Relative Motion S SOG . . . . . . . . . Speed Over Ground SOG . . . . . . . . . Speed over Ground STW . . . . . . . . . Speed Through Water T TCPA . . . . . . . . Time to Closest Point of Approach TFT . . . . . . . . . Thin Film Transistor, a kind of Monitor TM . . . . . . .
DOCUMENT HISTORY
VII-1 Document History NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions 1 Document History Document Revision Date Author Changed pages Changes 390000 - Sept. 2009 Finke, Lass, Spratek All Generation of the new operating instructions 390008506 01 Jan. 2011 Finke, Spratek All Generation of the new operating instructions 390008506 01 Mar. 2011 Finke All Chapter Chartradar added, correction of facts, pictures and faults.
VII-1 Document History NACOS Platinum Operating Instructions VII-4 ED 3100 G 140 / 04 (2011-11) VII Document History.fm / 10.11.
