Operator'S Manual: Operation Information For The Mantadigital Ecdis System

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OPERATION INFORMATION
for the
MantaDigital
ECDIS SYSTEM
PUBLICATION KH2062
ISSUE 1
ECDIS Software Version V3.8
February 2006
Kelvin Hughes Limited

New North Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2UR, UK
Telephone: +44 20 8502 6887
Facsimile: +44 20 8559 8526
Telex: 896401
www.kelvinhughes.com
Registered Office: New North Road, Hainault, Essex, IG6 2UR

Incorporated in England No. 1030135
VAT No: GB 918080917/000
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CONFORMITY STATEMENT
This equipment has been designed to comply with IMO regulations and IEC standards. The
system has been tested and type approved for compliance with the following:
EQUIPMENT IMO REGULATION(S) IEC STANDARD(S)

ECDIS IMO A.817 IEC 61174
IEC 61162-1
IEC 60943
COPYRIGHT
ã Copyright Kelvin Hughes Limited. 2005
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored
in any form or by any means, without the written
permission of Kelvin Hughes Limited.
Technical details contained in this publication are subject to

change without notice.
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AMENDMENT RECORD
When an amendment is incorporated into this handbook, the details should be recorded below. If the
equipment has been modified, the modification number is shown on the Amendment instruction page.
Amendment No. Date Inserted Intitials Mod Number

1 May 2006 GJS -
2 30 Nov 2006 GJS
3 Nov 2007 GJS
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CONTENTS
Title Page I
Conformity Statement and Copyright Page ii
Amendment Record Sheet iii
Contents (This Page) v
Electric Shock Resuscitation vii
Safety Warnings viii
Handling of Electrostatic Sensitive Semiconductor Devices x
Preface xi
List of Abbreviations xii
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION (KH2062-1 iss 2)
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INFORMATION FOR THE ELECTRONIC CHART

DISPLAY (ECDIS) SOFTWARE (KH 3100)
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE
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ELECTRIC SHOCK RESUSCITATION
SHOUT FOR HELP.

1 SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY IF POSSIBLE.
SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT POSSIBLE, DON'T WASTE TIME SEARCHING FOR A SWITCH
REMOVE CASUALTY FROM DANGER.

2 SAFEGUARD YOURSELF WHEN REMOVING CASUALTY FROM HAZARD.
IF CASUALTY IS STILL IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY AND THE SUPPLY CANNOT BE ISOLATED,
STAND ON A DRY NON-CONDUCTING MATERIAL (RUBBER MAT, WOOD, LINOLEUM).
USE RUBBER GLOVES, DRY CLOTHING, WOODEN BROOM, STOOL, CHAIR, LENGTH OF DRY ROPE OR WOOD
TO PULL OR PUSH CASUALTY AWAY FROM THE HAZARD.
REMOVE ANY OBVIOUS OBSTRUCTION TO BREATHING.

3 IF CASUALTY IS NOT BREATHING, START RESUSCITATION AT ONCE.
GET HELP.
SHAKE & SHOUT (FOR RESPONSE) PINCH THE NOSE IF CHEST DOES NOT RISE
LOOSEN NECKWARE, COMMENCE VENTILATION RE-CHECK AIRWAY.
TILT HEAD BACKWARDS 4 GOOD INFLATIONS REMOVE OBSTRUCTION
AND PUSH CHIN UPWARDS MOUTH TO MOUTH AND RE-INFLATE
CHECK FOR SIGNS OF CIRCULATION,

SIGNS OF LIFE (< 10 SECONDS).
SIGNS OF LIFE/CIRCULATION PRESENT SIGNS OF LIFE/CIRCULATION ABSENT
HEART HAS STOPPED BEATING

CONTINUE INFLATIONS UNTIL
LAY CASUALTY ON THEIR BACK
RECOVERY OF NORMAL BREATHING
ON FIRM SURFACE eg FLOOR
PERFORM CPR:
GIVE 2 BREATHS, THEN
WHEN NORMAL BREATHING 15 COMPRESSIONS
COMMENCES, PLACE CASUALTY ON THE STERNUM IN ABOUT
IN RECOVERY POSITION THE MIDDLE OF THE CHEST.
KEEP CASUALTY AT REST.

MOVE USING A STRETCHER.
WATCH CLOSELY, PARTICULARLY CONTINUE CPR UNTIL VICTIM
FOR DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING. REVIVES AND COLOUR IMPROVES,
LIGHTLY COVER WITH BLANKETS HELP ARRIVES OR YOU
OR OTHER MATERIALS ARE EXHAUSTED.
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MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE OBTAINED ON / AT ...............................................
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SAFETY WARNINGS
CD-0845
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY INTERLOCKS. LETHAL

VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WHEN THE UNITS ARE OPEN AND EXPOSED. BE-
FORE REMOVING ANY SUB-UNIT OR PCB, ALL SUPPLIES MUST BE
SWITCHED OFF.
WARNING
ENSURE THAT THE DISPLAY IS SWITCHED OFF PRIOR TO CLEANING THE

SCREEN. OTHERWISE STATIC BUILD-UP MAY PRODUCE ELECTRICAL DIS-
CHARGES WHICH, IN EXTREME CASES, COULD BE HAZARDOUS.
CD-0844
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS MATERIALS WHICH PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES

WHEN BURNT.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
SERVICING
THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY AUTHORISED

AGENTS ONLY.
Mains Voltage
All Kelvin Hughes equipment is supplied with Mains Voltage set for 220V, unless
stated otherwise on labels attached to the equipment.
Picture Freeze
The rare event of Processor failure is indicated by non-operation of the trackerball, no

update of screen data and a frozen tune bar indicator. The radar picture may be up-
dated, but plotting is not possible.
The display is to be switched OFF and ON again to reset the Processor.
WARNING
The navigation systems and equipment supplied by Kelvin Hughes comply with the
relevant SOLAS regulations and are provided as aids to navigation and should be
used in accordance with the SOLAS regulations.
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CAUTION
HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE SEMICONDUCTOR

DEVICES
Certain semiconductor devices used in the equipment are liable to damage due
to static voltage. Observe the following precautions when handling these
devices in their unterminated state, or sub-units containing these devices:
Persons removing sub-units from an equipment containing these devices must

be earthed by a wrist strap and a resistor at the point provided on the
equipment.
Soldering irons used during the repair operations must be low voltage types
with earthed tips and isolated from the mains voltage by a double insulated
transformer.
Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) fitted with these devices must be stored and
transported in anti-static bags.
Fit new devices in a special handling area.
For detailed information, refer to IEC Standard IEC 61340-5-1:1998 or other

equivalent standard.
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PREFACE
Manta is designed to be flexible and expandable making it ideal for use in Integrated Bridge
Systems (IBS), as well as for standalone Radar Systems and Electronic Chart Display
Information Systems (ECDIS).
When used in standalone systems the Manta Display is dedicated for use as either a Radar
Display or as an ECDIS Display.
When used in Integrated Bridge Systems the Manta Display can be configured as a
networked Multi-Functional Display, which can be switched between different functions, e.g.
Radar, ECDIS or Conning Display, depending on the function required by the operator. This
allows a single display to control a number of functions, although only one function can be
accessed at any time.
Manta is designed so that, when required, the displays can be controlled from an Ergopod.
The operation, installation and maintenance of Manta is covered in the following manuals:
KH2060 - System Manual for the MantaDigital Radar Systems. This covers operation,
installation and maintenance of the MantaDigital Radar System, including the displays
and radars. This provides all the information required for standalone radar systems,
and for the networked multi-functional display in radar mode.
KH2062 - System Manual for the MantaDigital ECDIS Systems. This covers
operation, installation and maintenance of the MantaDigital ECDIS system. This
provides all the information required for stand alone ECDIS systems, and for the
networked multi-functional display in ECDIS mode.
KH2064 and KH2068 - System Manual for the MantaDigital VDR and SVDR Systems
repectively. This covers operation, installation and maintenance of the MantaDigital
VDR or SVDR.
KH2066 - System Manual for the MantaDigital Central Alarm Processor. This covers
operation, installation and maintenance of the MantaDigital Central Alarm system.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ACQ Acquire
ADS Adjust
AFC Automatic Frequency Control
AIS Automatic Identification System
API Application Program Interface
ARM Armoured Protected Memory
ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
ARCS Admiralty Raster Chart Service
ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
BCR Bow Crossing Range
BCT Bow Crossing Time
BRG Bearing
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CD Compact Disk
CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory
COG Course Over Ground
CPA Closest Point of Approach
CSE Course
CSM Crash Survivable Module
CTS Course To Steer
DAU Data Acquisition Unit
DIU Data Interface Unit
DMTS Discrete Monitor Timing Standard
dGPS Differential GPS
DIU Dual Interswitch Unit
EBL Electronic Bearing Line
EBRL Electronic Range & Bearing
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display Information System
ECS Electronic Chart System
ECTAB Electronic Chart Table (Kelvin Hughes)
ENC Electronic Navigational Chart
ENH Enhanced
EPA Electronic Plotting Aid
EPFS Electronic Position Fixing System
EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EXT External
FSP Field Service Program
FTC Fast Time Constant
GC Great Circle
GMT Greenwich Mean Time (also known as Zulu time)
GPS Global Positioning System
HL Heading Line
HVR Hardened Voyage Recorder
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (CONT.)

IBS Integrated Bridge System
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IMO International Maritime Organisation
INS Integrated Navigation System
IP Internet Protocol
IR Interference Rejection
kt knots
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LP Long Pulse
m metres
MINIM Minimum
MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity
MP Medium Pulse
ms milli-seconds
nm nautical miles
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
PC Personal Computer
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PI Parallel Index
PM Performance Monitor
PMC Protective Memory Capsule
PPI Plan Position Indicator
PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency
RADAR RAdio Detection And Ranging
RAM Random Access Memory
RATS Rate Aided Tracking System
RCDS Raster Chart Display System
RCGA Radar Control Gate Array
RIP Radar Interlay Processo
RIU Radar Interswitch Unit
RL Rhumb Line
RM(R) Relative Motion, Relative Trails
RM(T) Relative Motion, True Trails
RNG Range
ROM Read Only Memory
ROV Remotely Operated Vehicle
RTD Real Time Display
Rx Receiver
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (CONT.)

SAM Status and Alarm Unit
SATNAV SATellite NAVigation
SC/SC Scan to Scan (Correlation)
SINAD SIgnal to Noise And Distortion
SNTP Standard Time Network Protocol
SOG Speed Over Ground
SOLAS Safety Of Life At Sea
SP Short Pulse
STC Swept Time Constant
STG Speed To Go (Required Speed)
STW Speed Through Water
S-VDR Simplified Voyage Data Recorder
TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach
TFTP Text File Transfer Protocol
TIU Transceiver Interface Unit
TM(T) True Motion, True Trails
TTL Transistor Transistor Logic
Tx Transmitter
ULB Underwater Locator Beacon
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTC Universal Time Co-ordinated
VCR Video Cassette Recorder
VDR Voyage Data Recorder
VDU Video Display Unit
VESA Video Electronics Standards Association
VHF Very High Frequency
VRM Variable Range Marker
WGS World Geodetic System
WOP Wheel Over Point
XTE Cross Track Error
yd yards
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
Para Page
1 INTRODUCTION 1.3
4 What is an ECDIS? 1.4
5 What are Electronic Charts? 1.4
7 Vector Data 1.4
8 Raster Data 1.4
9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.5
13 ELECTRONIC USER MANUAL 1.5
14 MANTA DISPLAYS - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1.5
18 Desk Top Display 1.6
21 Console Mounted and Flush Mounted Console Displays 1.7
27 Trackerball 1.8
29 Keyboard 1.8
30 ECDIS MantaDigital Processor Unit 1.9
35 SWITCHING ON AND SWITCHING OFF 1.10
35 Switching On 1.10
37 Shutdown of ECDIS 1.10
38 Power On Following Shutdown 1.10
40 TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 1.11
41 Manta Display 1.12
47 Console Mounted and Flush Console Mounted Displays 1.13
51 ECDIS MantaDigital Processor Unit (MDP-A2) 1.13
59 Data Interface Unit (VDR-A4) 1.14
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CONTENTS (CONT.)
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
1 Typical ECDIS System 1.3
3 Console Mounted Display 1.7
4 Flush Console Mounted Display 1.8
5 ECDIS MantaDigital Processor 1.9
6 Manta ECDIS System Schematic Diagram 1.11
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INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
1 This manual contains information on all the operational features of the MantaDigital
ECDIS. A typical ECDIS System is shown below in Figure 1. The operational features
that are active on individual systems may vary according to the customer's requirements.
Therefore, the displays on individual systems may not appear identical to those shown in this
manual. Where a particular feature is not active that feature and associated facilities will not be
displayed as a menu option in the Main and Chart Menus.
SHIP’S SERIAL SENSORS:

DATE/TIME
POSITION (GPS/DGPS)
SPEED (LOG)
HEADING
DEPTH
GYRO
WIND
SPEED (LOG)
AUTOPILOT
PROCESSOR ROUTE PLANNING
ECDIS TERMINAL
SHIP’S ANALOGUE INPUTS:
TRACKERBALL
ALARM PANEL
ENGINE(S)
THRUSTER(S) DIU
RUDDER ALARM OUTPUTS
ALARMS
DISPLAY
CD-6856 ISSUE 1 22/SEPT/05 (DESK, CONSOLE OR FLUSH MOUNTED)
Figure 1 - Typical ECDIS System

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2 This chapter provides information on the ECDIS hardware, Chapter 2 provides physical
installation information, Chapter 3 provides Commissioning procedures and Chapter 4
provides Routine Maintenance Procedures.
3 KH3100, the ECDIS software user manual, which is bound with this manual, provides
the full operating procedures for the ECDIS software, and is applicable to all systems,
regardless of the hardware installation.
What is an ECDIS?
4 ECDIS stands for Electronic Chart Display and Information System. The Kelvin Hughes
ECDIS exceeds the minimum performance standards specified by the IMO allowing safe
and accurate navigation of the vessel using officially supplied electronic chart data.
What are Electronic Charts?
5 Electronic charts are similar to the traditional navigation paper charts used by mariners
for hundreds of years. These electronic charts are displayed on a computer, and provide
all the information contained on a paper chart, but with additional features, such as for example,
the display of position information obtained from an electronic position sensor. These features
are described in more detail later on.
6 Due to lack of global vector data, the Kelvin Hughes ECDIS supports Raster and Vector
data as officially released by International Hydrographic Organisations.
Vector Data
7 Vectorised data (in the form of a large database) is the only type of data that can be
officially used to replace paper charts. Vector data is interactive, providing facilities for a
fully flexible display, interrogation to ensure safe passage and intelligent passage planning.
Raster Data
8 Raster data is effectively a photograph of a paper chart displayed on the screen. Raster
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
9 The Manta ECDIS workstations may be stand-alone, or part of an Integrated Bridge

System (IBS). The ECDIS software provides route planning and route monitoring
information and any danger to the safe navigation of the ship is indicated to the operator by a
series of warnings and alarms. Additional messages are displayed when the ECDIS is part of a
network. These messages are detailed in KH3100 Appendix B - Network Messages.
10 A combination of Raster and Vector charts can be displayed in up to three separate

windows. Charts can be displayed in a number of different ways, e.g. at different scales,
zoomed-in, zoomed-out, head up, north up, etc.
11 The optional Radar Interlay facility allows the Radar picture to be displayed on one
window together with the chart data.
12 The system is connected to positioning systems such as GPS and peripheral equipment
such as gyros, logs and autopilots.
ELECTRONIC USER MANUAL
13 An electronic copy of the User Manual for ECDIS Software (KH3100) can be accessed
via the Main Menu, refer to KH3100, which is bound with this manual. Selecting User
Manual from the Main Menu opens the on-screen User Manual.
NOTE: The User Manual is displayed within Adobe Acrobat Reader. Instructions on how to use
Adobe Acrobat can be found within the Adobe Acrobat Reader Help.
MANTA DISPLAYS - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
14 The Manta ECDIS Displays use flat screen technology and are available in three sizes
(17", 20" and 23"), with the option of desk mounting, console mounting, or flush console
mounting.
15 The Desk Mounted Displays have the controls built in to the display unit, whereas the
Console Mounted Displays are designed to be used in conjunction with a Remote
Trackerball (complete with three pushbuttons) and a QWERTY keyboard.
16 The Manta ECDIS Displays are designed to be connected to an ECDIS MantaDigital

Processor unit. The ECDIS MantaDigital Processor unit includes an on/off switch and
contains the CD-ROM drive, which is used to load chart data onto the system.
17 The Manta displays can be controlled from an Ergopod, if required. However, as the
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Desk Top Display
18 The Desk Top Display comprises a plastic moulding, which houses a flat screen LCD
display, trackerball and tactile feel compact keyboard. The Desk Top ECDIS Display
unit is shown in Figure 1.
SYS FAIL
PUSHBUTTONS
BRIGHTNESS + -
TRACKERBALL
SEL
0 I
KEYBOARD ON/OFF SWITCH CD-5542
Figure 2 - Desk Top Display
19 The Desk Top Display has the following controls and indicators:
(1) An ON/OFF switch located on the front of the display housing. The switch is
slightly recessed in the housing to prevent it from being operated inadvertently.
(2) A SEL (Select) switch located on the front of the display housing. This switch
allows the operator to scroll through different system functions, and select a
function for viewing and control. The function is only applicable to Integrated
Bridge Systems using networked displays and processors. It is not used with
stand-alone ECDIS workstations. The switch is slightly recessed in the housing
to prevent it from being operated inadvertently.
(3) Brightness + and - controls are provided on the front of the display, below the
screen on the left-hand side. These set the brightness of the display.
(4) A SYS FAIL indicator (red), with integral pushbutton switch (later units only), lit
when a fault is detected in the processor. An audible alarm also sounds. Pressing
the pushbutton silences the audible alarm, but the indicator remains lit until the
fault has cleared.
(5) A trackerball and three associated pushbuttons and a QWERTY keyboard are
mounted on the bezel in front of the display.
20 A loudspeaker is also incorporated within the display to provide an audible alarm.

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Console Mounted and Flush Mounted Console Displays
21 The Console Mounted Display comprises a plastic bezel moulding, fitted around the flat
screen display.
22 The Flush Mounted Console Display has a flat metal bezel surround and is designed to fit
flush with the console.
23 The Console ECDIS Display unit is shown in Figure 3 and the Flush Console Display in
Figure 4.
BRIGHTNESS + -
ON/OFF SWITCH (POWER)

(LATER VERSIONS)
SYS FAIL
ON/OFF SWITCH
(EARLY VERSIONS) CD-5543
Figure 3 - Console Mounted Display
ON/OFF SWITCH (POWER)

SYS FAIL
BRIGHTNESS + -
CD-5988
Figure 4 - Flush Console Mounted Display

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24 The Console and Flush Console Mounted Displays have the following controls and
indicators:
(1) Brightness + and - controls are provided on the front of the display, below the
screen on the left-hand side. These set the brightness of the backlight of the
display.
(2) An ON/OFF switch located on the front of the unit under the display. This is a
push button switch mounted flush with the bezel to prevent it from being operated
inadvertently. On earlier models this switch is located on the underside of the
bezel at the front left hand side, and the switch is fitted flush with the bezel to
prevent it from being operated inadvertently.
(3) A SYS FAIL indicator (red), with integral pushbutton switch (later units only), lit
when a fault is detected in the processor. An audible alarm also sounds. Pressing
the pushbutton silences the audible alarm, but the indicator remains lit until the
fault has cleared.
25 A loudspeaker is also incorporated within the display to provide an audible alarm.
26 The Console and Flush Console Mounted Display require the use of a Remote
Trackerball Unit (NNR-A10-6-BCAB) and a Remote Keyboard (45-975-0083-001).
The Remote Trackerball unit comprises a large diameter trackerball and three push buttons for
control. The Remote Keyboard is a standard 75 key QWERTY style. Both the Remote
Trackerball and Keyboard interface directly to the ECDIS Processor.
Trackerball
27 The trackerball controls the on-screen cursor and is used to change the parameters once a
function has been activated. The cursor is shown as an arrow or cross on the display and is
used as an on-screen pointer. The cursor is also used to highlight data and select functions/text
for editing purposes.
28 Three pushbuttons are associated with the trackerball and are used to implement the
functions.
Keyboard
29 The keyboard allows the operator to input and edit text when requested by the ECDIS
software.

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ECDIS MantaDigital Processor Unit
30 The ECDIS Processor is bulkhead mounted and provides the processing of ECDIS and
radar data for display on the screen, refer to Figure 5.
31 The cabling to the unit is via an EMC clamp plate located on the base of the unit.
32 The key operated hinged flap on the front of the ECDIS Processor provides access to the
Floppy Disk Drive and CD-ROM Drive. Both the ON/OFF switch on the processor and
the ON/OFF switch on the display must be ON for the system to operate. The DVD/CD-ROM
Drive and Floppy Disk Drive allow data to be loaded onto the ECDIS Processor.
CD-6885 ISSUE 1
Figure 5 - ECDIS MantaDigital Processor (MDP-A2)
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SWITCHING ON AND SWITCHING OFF
Switching On
33 The ON/OFF switches on both the display and ECDIS Processor should be witched ON.
34 Once the Display and Processor are switched on, the Windows operating system will
boot up and ECDIS will be displayed.
35 When the workstation is powered up, the chart display area is initially grey. When the
ECDIS receives a position, the Vector Chart covering that position is automatically
loaded at an appropriate scale. If no position is available the chart display area remains grey and a
chart will have to be loaded manually.
36 Refer to KH3100, bound with this manual, for the ECDIS operating procedures.
Shutdown of ECDIS
37 Under normal conditions ECDIS should be shutdown from the Main Menu, Shutdown
option. When the message "It is now safe to turn of your computer" is displayed, switch
off at the front panel. Refer to KH3100 for the shutdown procedure.
Power On Following Shutdown
38 When switching on the ECDIS following a shutdown initiated from the Main Menu
option, the system starts up with settings in accordance with IEC1174.
39 If the shutdown was caused by a power interruption or by Switching Off the ECDIS
without first initiating a shutdown from the Main Menu, when ECDIS is Switched On the
system restarts with some settings remaining the same as prior to the shutdown. For details of
which settings remain unchanged, refer to KH3100.
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TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
40 The basic Manta ECDIS consists of a Manta Display and associated ECDIS
MantaDigital Processor, together with Data Interface Units as required. A typical
schematic is shown in Figure 6.
ECDIS
NMEA SERIAL INPUTS/OUTPUTS
ROUTE PLANNING TERMINAL
AUTOPILOT
NAVIGATION SENSORS
DATE/TIME
POSITION
NMEA SERIAL INPUTS
SPEED
HEADING
DEPTH SENSOR
GYRO
WIND SPEED/DIRECTION
SPEED (LOG)
MANTA DIGITAL
PROCESSOR UNIT
ENGINE(S)
ANALOGUE INPUTS DATA INTERFACE NMEA SERIAL I/O MDP-A2
THRUSTER(S) UNIT(S) +12V SUPPLY
RUDDER(S) VDR-A4
SERIAL ALARM OUTPUTS

ALARM PANEL
RADAR VIDEO/SYNC
NAVIGATION RADAR
SHIP'S MAINS (110V/220V)
ALARMS (RELAY ISOLATED)
ETHERNET (PROCESSOR NETWORK)
PROCESSOR ON/OFF
CANBUS
AUDIO
VIDEO
ON/OFF TRACKERBALL
SPEAKER
SWITCH & KEYBOARD
MANTA FLAT PANEL

DISPLAY
CD-6898 ISSUE 2
Figure 6 - Manta ECDIS System Schematic Diagram

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Manta Display
41 The basic Manta ECDIS display options are as follows:
FSD-A8 17-inch Manta 1700 Desk Top ECDIS

FSD-A9 17-inch Manta 1700 Console Mounted ECDIS/Radar Display
FSD-A9-ABAA 17-inch Manta 1700 Flush Console Mounted ECDIS/Radar Display
42 The Manta ECDIS displays are designed to be connected to the ECDIS MantaDigital
Processor unit (MDP-A2).
43 The Manta display is a Thin Film Transistor (TFT) flat screen display with associated
interface and control circuitry. The Manta display may contain an integral trackerball
and keyboard (desk top mounted) or a remote trackerball and keyboard (console and flush
console mounted). The interfaces to the ECDIS Processor Unit are:
(1) An ON/OFF control to the processor.

(2) Video from the processor to the display.
(3) An audio signal from the processor to the display to drive the loudspeaker.
(4) Dual Canbus connection combining data from both the trackerball, keyboard and
display selection switch is located within the Desktop Display, but is mounted
remotely from the Console Mounted and Flush Console Mounted Displays and is
connected to the remote trackerball and keyboard. The processor has a DNC
interface built in.
Desk Top Display
45 The Desk Top Display comprises a plastic moulding, which houses a flat screen LCD
display, trackerball and tactile feel compact keyboard. The external electrical interface is
accessible from the back of the display via a detachable rear cover. The terminations for the
insulation cables are located at the bottom of the LCD flat panel assembly. The cables are EMC
clamped at the cable entrance of the display housing.
46 The Display Units utilise a daylight/dimmable colour high definition LCD Flat Screen
display mounted in landscape orientation. The display is designed for daylight and night
viewing by means of a dimmable backlight. The display types are:
Display Size Video Mode Pixel Resolution Reference
17.0-inch SXGA 1280 x 1024 45-625-0018-001 (Conrac)

20.1-inch UXGA 1600 x 1200 45-625-0021-001 (Conrac)

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Console Mounted and Flush Console Mounted Displays
47 The Console Mounted Display comprises a plastic moulding, fitted around the flat screen
display. The bezel is hinged at the bottom to allow the display to be tilted forward
enabling front access for maintenance purposes. The display can also lift off its hinges, if
required.
48 The Flush Mounted Console Display has a flat metal bezel surround and is designed to fit
flush with the console. It is not hinged and has to be unscrewed from the console for
maintenance purposes.
49 The Console and Flush Console Mounted Displays utilise a daylight/dimmable colour
high definition LCD Flat Screen display mounted in the landscape position. The display
is designed for daylight and night viewing by means of a dimmable backlight. The display types
are:
Display Size Video Mode Pixel Resolution Reference
17.0-inch SXGA 1280 x 1024 45-625-0018-001 (Conrac)

50 The terminations for the insulation cables are located at the bottom of the LCD flat panel
assembly.
ECDIS MantaDigital Processor Unit (MDP-A2)
51 The ECDIS Processor Unit takes the incoming signals from the ship's sensors and
processes them for use within the ECDIS system. It can also receive a radar input from
the ship's navigation radar, which is processed to provide a radar interlay with the chart.
Facilities are provided to allow data to be transferred between ECDIS Processors using a data
link and for connection to an ethernet network for transferring data to other systems, e.g. Route
Planning Terminals. There are 4 relay isolated external alarm outputs.
52 The ECDIS Processor is provided with 16 serial inputs/outputs. All these inputs/outputs
have been designed to accept NMEA, RS232 or RS422 signals.
53 Provision is made for Log and Gyro signals to be connected directly to the processor
unit.
54 Where a DIU is used to process incoming data, it is connected to the ECDIS Processor via
one of the serial inputs/outputs. The DIU is powered from the ECDIS Processor. The
DIU allows a variety of analogue input interfaces to be interfaced to the ECDIS Processor unit.
55 The radar input consists of radar real time video, sync pulses and azimuth and heading
line pulses. These are processed in the ECDIS Processor unit to provide radar video for
interlay on the charts.

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56 The unit is fitted with a Floppy Disk Drive and CD-ROM Drive which can be used to load
data on the system and a hard disk drive which stores the ECDIS program.
57 The ECDIS Processor Unit operates from the ship’s 110 V/220 V mains. Power supplies
to the DIU are derived from the ECDIS Processor.
58 Optionally, a UPS can be provided to maintain the supplies to both the ECDIS processor
and display in the event of a mains failure.
Data Interface Unit (VDR-A4)
59 The Data Interface Unit (DIU) (VDR-A4) provides interfacing between the ECDIS
Processor Unit and analogue inputs. The DIU consists of a small unit which is software
configurable to accept the variety of analogue signals found on ships. It communicates with the
ECDIS Processor Unit through a serial NMEA 0183 link. It also receives configuration data
through the serial link.
60 The DIU is powered by +12 V DC nominal (9.8 V to 13.2 V) from the ECDIS Processor
Unit. The +12 V is isolated from the chassis and all inputs and outputs.
61 The DIU provides a pulse interface input e.g. for pulse logs and 16 differential analogue
channels individually configurable as:
(1) Voltage.
(2) Current.
(3) Contact Closures.
62 The DIU is configured in hardware via jumpers and DIP-switches and from the ECDIS
Processor using setup software.
63 Various voltage ranges are selectable and 4 to 20 mA and point closure. The analogue
levels are sampled and the values output via RS232 proprietary NMEA messages.
64 The differential inputs are individually tolerant to a common mode offset of ±100 V (with
respect to Ground).
Range Resolution
±20 V 12 bit (25 mV)
0 to 20 V 12 bit (12.5 mV)
±10 V 12 bit (12.5 mV)
0 to 10 V 12 bit (6.25 mV)
4 to 20 mA 10 bit (6.25 mA)
Contact Closure 1 bit (On or Off)

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OPERATING INFORMATION
for the
ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY (ECDIS)
SOFTWARE
PUBLICATION KH3100
Issue 7
Oct 2007
Software Versions 3.8
Kelvin Hughes Limited

New North Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2UR, UK
Telephone: +44 20 8502 6887
Facsimile: +44 20 8559 8526
Telex: 896401
www.kelvinhughes.com
Registered Office:New North Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex

Incorporated in England No. 1030135
VAT No: GB 918080917/000
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AMENDMENT RECORD
When an amendment is incorporated into this handbook, the details should be recorded below. If the
equipment has been modified, the modification number is shown on the Amendment instruction page.
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ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY INFORMATION SYSTEM

(ECDIS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS
Para Page
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 11
1 WHAT IS AN ECDIS? 11
2 WHAT ARE ELECTRONIC CHARTS? 11
4 Vector Data 11
5 Raster Data 11
6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 12
11 MODES OF OPERATION 12
12 ECDIS 12
13 RCDS 13
14 ECS 13
15 SOFTWARE SECURITY 13
17 ELECTRONIC USER MANUAL 13
18 ENTERING AND SHUTTING DOWN ECDIS 14
18 ENTERING ECDIS 14
20 SHUTDOWN OF ECDIS 14
21 POWER UP FOLLOWING SHUTDOWN 14
23 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 15
24 TRACKERBALL, CURSOR AND PUSHBUTTONS (Refer to Figure 1) 16
24 Trackerball 16
25 Cursor 16
27 Pushbuttons 16
28 SELECTING FUNCTIONS 16
29 PUSHBUTTON FUNCTION INDICATOR BOXES 16
30 TEXT AND DATA ENTRY 16
31 HIGHLIGHTING TEXT 17
32 LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE 17
35 OPTION BUTTON 18
36 DROP DOWN LIST BOX 18
40 INCREMENT CONTROL 19
41 COMMAND BUTTON 19
42 LIST BOX 19
43 TEXT BOXES 19
44 SCROLLING 20
45 CHECK BOX 20
46 THE INFORMATION PANEL 21
47 OWNSHIP’S DATA 22
49 OWNSHIP’S SYMBOL 22
50 Heading 23
55 Speed 24
57 Course Over Ground 24
58 Speed Over Ground 25
59 Time 25
60 Time (UTC) 25
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CONTENTS (CONT.)
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61 Local Time 25
63 Depth 26
65 POSITION DATA 26
66 Position Sensor Selection 26
67 DR Position 27
70 Fix to Position Sensor 27
71 Accept DR 27
72 Cancel 27
73 Horizontal Datum 27
74 A Practical Example 28
75 Loss of Position Data 28
77 STEERING MODE 29
78 Manual/Autopilot Steering 29
79 Heading Control 30
80 Track Control 30
89 Temporary Track 34
96 Behaviour at Waypoints 35
97 End of Route 36
100 Track Control System 36
103 CROSS TRACK ERROR INDICATOR 36
104 CROSS TRACK ERROR (XTE) 36
105 COURSE TO STEER (CTS) 36
106 WAYPOINT 36
107 DIST TO WOP 37
108 TIME TO WOP 37
109 MAIN MENU 38
111 RADAR SETUP (Optional) 39
113 Image 39
114 Trails 39
115 Rain 39
116 Sea 39
118 Gain 40
119 Video Correlator 40
121 Boost 40
122 Radar Source 40
125 SAFETY SETTINGS 41
127 Depth 41
128 Safety Contour 41
129 Safety Depth 41
130 Safety Contour/Safety Depth Link 41
131 Shallow Contour 42
132 Deep Contour 42
135 Guardzone 43
138 Settings 44
139 Air Draught 44
140 Vector Length 44
141 ALARM SETUP 45
148 MONITOR SETTINGS 47
150 Colour Scheme 47
151 Degauss 47
152 Keyboard 47
153 Brightness and Contrast 48
154 Defaults 48
157 Keyboard Shortcuts 48
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CONTENTS (CONT.)
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158 POSITION OFFSET 49
162 TRACK SETTINGS 50
166 Displaying Primary Track 50
167 Displaying Secondary Track 50
168 Setting the Tick Interval on Tracks 51
170 Clear All Tracks from The Chart 51
171 Log Distance 51
172 Selecting How Much Track to Show 51
173 Backing Up of Tracks 52
174 REPLAY TRACK 52
181 BACKUP AND RESTORE 53
183 Backup All Data to Disk 53
184 Restore All Data From ECDIS Restoration CD 53
185 Restore All Data From Backup Disk 54
186 Restore Routes 54
187 Restore Maps 54
188 Restore User Charts 54
189 Restore Settings from Backup Disk 54
190 CHART SERVICES 54
191 HAP MODE (optional) 55
195 VERSION INFO 55
196 SHUTDOWN 56
200 Power Loss/Interruption 57
201 CHART CONTROL 58
202 MOVING CHART POSITION 58
203 ZOOM-IN 59
204 ZOOM-OUT 59
205 CHART MENU 60
206 CHART SELECTION 60
207 Raster Chart Selection 61
208 Selection from World Raster Chart 61
209 Selection from Open Raster Chart 61
210 Vector Chart Selection 62
213 Selection from World Vector Chart 62
214 Save Current 63
215 Selection from Open Vector Chart 63
216 CHART INSTALLATION 64
217 Installing ARCS Charts 64
223 Installing Individual Charts 65
224 Installing Groups of Charts 65
227 Installing All Charts 67
229 Loading ARCS Permits from Disk 67
230 Manually Loading ARCS Permits 68
232 Verifying ARCS Chart Permits 68
234 Verifying ARCS Chart Database 69
236 Uninstalling Raster Charts 70
239 Installing BSB Charts 71
243 Installing Vector Charts (ENC, DNC or C-Map) 72
250 Loading Encrypted ENC or C-MAP Permits from Floppy Disk, CD or other Media 73
252 Manually Loading Encrypted ENC Permits 74
254 Manually Loading C-MAP Permits 74
257 Listing Encrypted ENC Permits 75
262 Encrypted ENC Subscription Expiry 76
264 Cell & Database Installation 77
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CONTENTS (CONT.)
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268 Cell Uninstall 80
270 ARCS Updates 80
274 Vector Chart Updates 82
285 Other Updates 84
289 Errors Encountered While Updating 85
290 C-MAP Updates 86
307 Manual ENC Updates 87
310 Deleting a Symbol or Area 88
311 Inserting a Symbol 89
312 Inserting an Area 90
313 Moving a Symbol 90
314 Modifying an Area 91
315 Removing Updates 91
316 Notes on Installing and Updating ENC Charts 91
325 ARRANGE 92
326 VECTOR CHART SETTINGS 93
327 Display Level 93
328 Base 93
329 Standard 94
330 Additional 94
331 All 94
332 Selection of Base, Standard, Additional and All Options 94
333 Depth Shading 95
334 Two Depth Shades 95
335 Four Depth Shades 95
336 Selection of Two, or Four Depth Shades 95
337 Symbol Style 95
339 Time Varying Objects 96
340 Specific Settings 96
341 Deep Soundings 96
342 Shallow Soundings 96
343 Lights 96
344 Textual Annotations 96
345 Symbol Failures 96
346 Information Points 97
347 Shallow Pattern 97
348 Better Usage Areas 97
349 Data Quality 97
350 DISPLAY OPTIONS 98
352 User Maps 98
355 Targets 99
360 Target Labels 100
361 External Cursors 101
362 CHART FEATURES/CELL INFORMATION BOX 102
362 VECTOR CHART FEATURES/CELL INFORMATION 102
365 RASTER FEATURES/CHART INFORMATION 102
366 ENC SYMBOLS (CHART 1) 103
369 GREYSCALE TEST 105
372 Interpretation of Results 105
374 COLOUR DIFFERENTIATION TEST DIAGRAM 105
378 SINGLE COLOUR 106
379 ROUTES MENU 107
380 SWAP TO ALTERNATIVE 107
381 ROUTE PLANNING 107
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CONTENTS (CONT.)
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385 GC/RL/Comp 109
387 Creating a Route 110
392 Modifying an Existing Route 111
394 Adding a Waypoint to the Route 111
395 Head and Stern Marks 111
396 Adjusting the Position of a Waypoint 112
397 Deleting a Waypoint 112
400 Editing Route Settings 113
401 Route Planning Tools 114
404 Creating a Clearing Range 115
407 Creating a Clearing Bearing 116
411 Creating a Note 117
414 Creating a Parallel Index Line 118
417 Editing a Route Tool 118
418 Deleting a Route Tool 118
419 Saving Route Tools 118
420 Display of Route Tools 119
421 Printing the Route 119
422 Checking a Route 120
426 Route Passwords 121
433 Saving and Naming the Route 122
437 Creating a Route from an External Source 123
438 Deleting a Route 123
439 ROUTE MONITORING 124
442 ROUTE MANAGEMENT 126
443 Save Primary to Disk 126
444 Save All to Disk 126
445 Load All From Disk 126
446 SELECTING PRIMARY AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTES 127
446 PRIMARY ROUTE 127
451 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE 129
454 TOOLS MENU 130
455 MAP EDITING 130
456 Creating a Map 130
457 Creating a Map Object (Lines/Areas) 131
458 Creating a Symbol 132
459 Creating a Circle or Watch Area 132
460 Creating Map Text 133
461 Naming and Saving a Map 134
462 Deleting a Map 134
463 VRM/EBL 135
464 MARINER’S NOTES 138
465 Creating Mariner’s Notes 138
466 Deleting Mariner’s Notes 139
467 Adding Mariner's Notes From An External Source 139
468 Navtex Notes 140
469 Deleting Navtex Notes 140
472 USER PREFERENCES 141
474 TRIGGER EVENT 142
477 POSITION FIXING 142
479 Adding a LOP 143
481 Placing a Bearing Line 143
485 Placing a Range Circle 143
489 Placing an HSA (Horizontal Sextant Angle) 144
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CONTENTS (CONT.)
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492 Deleted LOPs 144
494 Quick Entry 144
498 Transferring LOPs 145
500 Fixing 145
501 Positioning a Fix 146
502 Positioning a Fix from an External Device 146
506 Example for a 3 Bearing Fix using the Quick Entry Method 147
519 PRINT SCREEN 147
520 CURSOR INFORMATION 148
521 CRITICAL ALARMS AND WARNINGS 149
526 RASTER CHART CONTEXT MENU 150
527 CHART TYPE 150
529 CHART MOTION 151
532 INTER-CHART LOOKAHEAD 153
533 SCALE 153
535 REPOSITION 154
537 OVERLAYS 154
539 Radar 154
540 Primary Route 154
541 Alternate Route 155
542 Dist to WOP 155
543 Primary Track 155
544 Secondary Track 155
545 Guardzone 155
546 Chart Coverage (All) 156
547 Chart Coverage (Better) 156
548 VESSEL PREDICTION 156
549 Show Vector 157
550 Show Vessel Outline 157
551 Velocity Sensors 157
552 Prediction Calculation 157
555 WINDOW 158
557 VIEW CORRECTIONS 159
558 VECTOR CHART CONTEXT MENU 160
559 CHART TYPE 160
561 CHART MOTION 161
562 Fixed 161
563 Relative 161
564 True 161
567 CHART ASPECT 163
568 SCALE 164
573 REPOSITION 165
575 OVERLAYS 165
576 Radar 165
579 Primary Route 166
580 Alternate Route 166
581 Dist to WOP 166
582 Primary Track 166
583 Secondary Track 166
584 Guardzone 166
585 Chart Coverage (All) 167
586 Chart Coverage (Better) 167
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587 VESSEL PREDICTION 167
588 Show Vector 168
589 Show Vessel Outline 168
590 Velocity Sensors 168
591 Prediction Calculation 168
594 WINDOW 169
596 INTERFACES TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 170
596 INTERFACE TO KH RADAR EQUIPMENT 170
597 Radar to ECDIS 170
598 ECDIS to Radar 170
599 INTERFACE TO KH CHART TABLE (ECTAB) 170
599 ECTAB to ECDIS 170
600 ECDIS to ECTAB 171
601 INTERFACE TO ERGOPOD 171
603 INTERFACE TO CHARTCO OCEANMASTER 171
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
Figure 1 - Display, Trackerball and Keyboard 15
Figure 2 - Pushbutton Function Indicator Boxes 16
Figure 3 - Drop Down List Box 18
Figure 4 - Option Buttons 18
Figure 5 - Increment Controls 19
Figure 6 - Command Button 19
Figure 7 - List Box 19
Figure 8 - Text Boxes 19
Figure 9 - Scroll Bar 20
Figure 10 - Check Box 20
Figure 11 - Right-hand Information Panel Layout 21
Figure 12 - Ownship's Data 22
Ship's Symbol 22
Ship's Outline 22
Figure 13 - Heading Input Selection Options 23
Figure 14 - Speed Input Selection 24
Figure 15 - UTC Time and Depth Data 25
Figure 16 - Local Time and Depth Data 25
Figure 17 - Position Data 26
Figure 18 - DR Position 27
Figure 19 - Steering Mode (Manual Steering) 29
Figure 20 - Steering Mode (Autopilot Steering) 29
Figure 21 - Steering Mode (Unknown Mode) 29
Figure 22 - SET HDG 30
Figure 23 - Invalid Route: Planned Speed Too Slow 31
Figure 24 - Invalid Route: Planned Speed Too Fast 31
Figure 25 - Invalid Route: Turn Too Tight 31
Figure 26 - Invalid Route: Planned Speed Too Slow 31
Figure 27 - Position Sensor Invalid 32
Figure 28 - Heading/Speed Sensor Invalid 32
Figure 29 - Route Has Not Been Checked 32
Figure 30 - Invalid Route: Can Not Be Sailed 32
Figure 31 - Unable to Join Route Vessel Outside Channel Limits 33
Figure 32 - Unable to Join Route Excessive Deviation From Desired Course 33
Figure 33 - Speed Too Slow For Track Control 33
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Figure Page
Figure 34 - Join Route 34
Figure 35 - Join Route message 35
Figure 36 - Main Menu 38
Figure 37 - Radar Setup Box 39
Figure 38 - Safety Settings Box 41
Figure 39 - Depth Contours (4 Depth Shades) 42
Figure 40 - Depth Contours (4 Depth Shades) 43
Figure 41 - Two Dimensional Representation of Ownship’s Guardzone 43
Figure 42 - Alarm Setup Box 45
Figure 43 - Alarm Settings Password Dialogue Box (Prior to Password Entry) 45
Figure 44 - Alarm Settings Password Dialogue Box (After Password Entry) 46
Figure 45 - Change Password Dialogue Box 46
Figure 46 - Monitor and Colour Scheme Settings Box 47
Figure 47 - Position Offset Box 49
Figure 48 - Track Settings Box 50
Figure 49 - Example Primary Track 51
Figure 50 - Replay Track Warning Dialogue Box 52
Figure 51 - Track Replay Control Box 52
Figure 52 - Backup and Restore 53
Figure 53 - Typical HAP Display 55
Figure 54 - Shutdown Message 56
Figure 55 - Shutdown Recovery Message 57
Figure 56 - Displaying Adjoining Raster Charts 59
Figure 57 - Chart Menu 60
Figure 58 - Open Chart Fly-Out Menu 60
Figure 59 - Raster Chart Selection Box 61
Figure 60 - Save Vector Chart Dialogue Box 63
Figure 61 - Select Vector Chart for Viewing Dialogue Box 63
Figure 62 - Browsing for ARCS Charts on CD 64
Figure 63 - Installing an ARCS Chart from CD 66
Figure 64 - Selecting Permit Files Location 67
Figure 65 - ARCS Permits Verification 67
Figure 66 - Verifying ARCS Chart Permits 68
Figure 67 - Verifying Database 69
Figure 68 - Browsing for BSB Charts on CD 71
Figure 69 - Browsing for Vector Charts on CD 72
Figure 70 - Loading C-MAP Permits 74
Figure 71 - Listing Encrypted ENC Permits 75
Figure 72 - ARCS Chart Update Screen 80
Figure 73 - Vector Chart Update Dialogue Box 82
Figure 74 - ENC Updates Location 84
Figure 75 - Cell Cancelled by Update 84
Figure 76 - Manual ENC Updates Box 88
Figure 77 - Manually Inserted Symbol on an ENC Cell 89
Figure 78 - Symbol Deleted from an ENC Cell 89
Figure 79 - Manually Inserted Area on an ENC Cell 90
Figure 80 - Vector Chart Settings Dialogue Box 93
Figure 81 - Information Point Symbol 97
Figure 82 - Example of Data Quality Indication 97
Figure 83 - Display Options User Maps Menu 98
Figure 84 - User Map Display Selection Box 98
Figure 85 - Typical Target Information 99
Figure 86 - AIS Target Information 99
Figure 87 - ARPA Target Symbols 100
Figure 88 - Target Alarm 100
Figure 89 - External Cursor 101
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
Figure 90 - Example Features Box 102
Figure 91 - Example Cell Information Box 102
Figure 92 - ENC Symbols (Chart 1) 103
Figure 93 - Test Pattern (Grey Scale) 104
Figure 94 - Colour Scheme (Day - Bright) 104
Figure 95 - Route Planning Options 107
Figure 96 - Route Planning Box (New Route) 107
Figure 97- Route Planning Box (Existing Route - Scrolled Right) 108
Figure 98 - Comp GC Settings Dialogue Box 109
Figure 99 - Example Route 110
Figure 100 - Available Routes Drop-down List 111
Figure 101 - Route Planning Tools 114
Figure 102 - Route Planning Tools - Clearing Range 115
Figure 103 - Route Planning Tools - Clearing Bearing 116
Figure 104 - Route Planning Tools - Note 117
Figure 105 - Route Planning Tools - Parallel Index Line 118
Figure 106 - Typical Print Route Printout 119
Figure 107 - Danger Symbols 120
Figure 108 - Enter New Password Dialogue Box 121
Figure 109 - Route Password Dialogue Box (Prior to Password Entry) 121
Figure 110 - Route Password Dialogue Box (After Password Entry) 122
Figure 112 - Change Password Dialogue Box 122
Figure 113 - Route Save Dialogue Box 123
Figure 114 - Reload Route Dialogue Box 123
Figure 115 - Route Monitoring Box 124
Figure 116 - Normal Route Monitoring Data 125
Figure 117 - Route Monitoring Data with ETA set at WP17 125
Figure 118 - Route Management Option 126
Figure 119 - Example List of Pre-Planned Routes 127
Figure 120 - Check Route Dialogue Box 127
Figure 121 - Route May Need Checking Dialogue Box 127
Figure 122 - Invalid Route - Planned Speed Too Slow 128
Figure 123 - Invalid Route - Planned Speed Too Fast 128
Figure 124 - Invalid Route - Turn Too Tight 128
Figure 125 - Invalid Route - Can Not Be Sailed 128
Figure 126 - List of Alternate Routes 129
Figure 127 - Map Editing Box 130
Figure 128 - Map Objects Box 131
Figure 129 - Map Object Creation 131
Figure 130 - Danger Area 131
Figure 131 - Map Object Creation 133
Figure 132 - Map Save Dialogue Box 134
Figure 133 - VRM/EBL Editing Box 135
Figure 134 - VRM/EBL Editing Box (Scrolled Left) 135
Figure 135 - Example VRM/EBL and related information shown in Editing Box 136
Figure 136 - Example of Drop Down List 137
Figure 137 - Turning VRMs, EBLs or PIs ON/OFF 137
Figure 138 - Mariner's Notes Box 138
Figure 139 - Note Types 139
Figure 140 - Mariner’s Notes Dialogue Box 139
Figure 141 - Delete Navtex Messages Dialogue Box 140
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CONTENTS (CONT.)
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
Figure 142 - Navtex Note Types 140
Figure 143 - User Preferences 141
Figure 144 - Trigger Event 142
Figure 145 - Fix Bearing 143
Figure 146 - Fix Range 143
Figure 147 - HSA Fix 144
Figure 148 - Transfer Position Line Dialogue Box 145
Figure 149 - Fix Box 145
Figure 150 - Fix Symbol with Time, Fix Type and Comment 146
Figure 151 - Alarms and Warnings: Normal View 149
Figure 152 - Expanded Alarms and Warnings Box 149
Figure 153 - Raster Chart Context Menu 150
Figure 154 - Raster Chart Type Menu 150
Figure 155 - Raster Chart Motion Menu 151
Figure 156 - Raster True Motion Box 152
Figure 157 - Raster Chart Inter-Chart Lookahead Menu 153
Figure 158 - Raster Chart Scale Menu 153
Figure 159 - Raster Chart Overlay Menu 154
Figure 160 - Raster Chart Reposition Box 154
Figure 161 - Chart Coverage 156
Figure 162 - Vector Chart Vessel Prediction Menu 156
Figure 163 - Rastor Chart Vessel Prediction Menu 157
Figure 164 - Raster Chart Window Menu 158
Figure 165 - Raster Corrections 159
Figure 166 - Vector Chart Context Menu 160
Figure 167 - Vector Chart Type Menu 160
Figure 168 - Vector Chart Motion Menu 161
Figure 169 - ENC True Motion Box 162
Figure 170 - Vector Chart Aspect Menu 163
Figure 171 - Vector Chart Scale Menu 164
Figure 172 - Vector Chart Overlays Menu 165
Figure 173 - Vector Chart Reposition Box 165
Figure 174 - Chart Coverage 167
Figure 177 - Vector Chart Window Menu 169
Figure 178 - Port Ergopod in Control 171
Figure 179 - Starboard Ergopod in Control 171
APPENDICES
Appendix
A Alarms and Warnings
B Network Operation
C List of Guardzone Warnings and Dangers
D ECDIS Log Files
E I/O Message Devices
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ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY INFORMATION SYSTEM

(ECDIS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS AN ECDIS?
1 ECDIS stands for Electronic Chart Display and Information System. The Kelvin Hughes
ECDIS exceeds the minimum performance standards specified by the IMO allowing safe
and accurate navigation of the vessel using officially supplied electronic chart data. The ECDIS
software is a standard Kelvin Hughes windows based product, and the screen displays will show
ECDIS in the top right hand corner.
WHAT ARE ELECTRONIC CHARTS?
2 Electronic charts are similar to the traditional navigation paper charts used by mariners
for hundreds of years. These electronic charts are displayed on a computer, and provide
all the information contained on a paper chart, but with additional features, such as for example,
the display of position information obtained from an electronic position sensor. These features
are described in more detail later on.
3 Due to the lack of global vector data, the Kelvin Hughes ECDIS supports Raster and
Vector data as officially released by International Hydrographic Organisations.
Vector Data
4 Vectorised data (in the form of a large database) is the only type of data that can be
officially used to replace paper charts. Vector data is interactive, providing facilities for
a fully flexible display, interrogation to ensure safe passage and intelligent passage planning.
Raster Data
5 Raster data is effectively a photograph of a paper chart displayed on the screen. Raster
data is not currently considered a sufficient replacement for the paper chart.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
6 The ECDIS software provides route planning and route monitoring information and any
danger to the safe navigation of the ship is indicated to the operator by a series of
warnings and alarms. Additional messages are displayed when the ECDIS is part of a network.
These messages are detailed in Appendix B - Network Messages.
7 Seven types of chart can be displayed on the ECDIS:
(1) Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) charts (vector based).

(2) Encrypted ENCs, supplied by Primar Stavanger(vector based).
(3) Encrypted ENCs, supplied by UK Admiralty ENC service (vector based).
(4) UK Admiralty Raster Chart Service (ARCS) charts (raster based).
(5) US NOAA Digital (BSB) charts (raster based).
(6) C-Map Professional and Professional + Charts (vector based).
(7) Digital Nautical Charts (DNC) charts (vector based).
8 A combination of Raster and Vector charts can be displayed in up to three separate

windows. Charts can be displayed in a number of different ways, e.g. at different scales,
zoomed-in, zoomed-out, head up, north up, etc.
9 The optional Radar Interlay facility allows the Radar picture to be displayed on one
window together with the chart data.
10 The system is connected to positioning systems such as GPS and peripheral equipment
such as gyros, logs and autopilots.
MODES OF OPERATION
11 The ECDIS operates in three basic modes; ECDIS, RCDS and ECS. These modes refer to
the type of data in use. The mode is displayed at the top right of the screen
The text "Kelvin Hughes" may be replaced by a display identifier e.g. "No. 1 ECDIS".
ECDIS
12 Only IHO S57 edition 3 chart data is being used. This data may be from an "official" or
"unofficial" source. If ‘unofficial’ data is being used, an alarm is displayed (see
Appendix A). In this mode, the equipment may be used to comply with the up-to-date charts
requirement of regulation V/20 of the 1974 SOLAS 74 convention, according to IMO
Resolution A.817(19) providing that a suitable back-up medium is available and flag state
regulations allow.
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NOTE: Where Electronic Charts are used instead of paper charts, the electronic charts MUST
be kept up-to-date. Up-to-date charts MUST be used for ECDIS to be compliant with
regulation V/20 of the 1974 SOLAS 74 convention.
RCDS
13 Raster chart data (and possibly IHO S57 edition 3 chart data) is being used. In this mode
the equipment may be used to comply with the up-to-date charts requirement of
regulation V/20 of the 1974 SOLAS 74 convention according to IMO Resolution A.817(19)
providing that a suitable backup medium is available, that an adequate portfolio of paper charts is
carried and flag state regulations allow.
ECS
14 Some other type of chart data is being used, e.g. C-Map. In this mode, the equipment may
NOT be used to comply with the up-to-date charts requirement of regulation V/20 of the
1974 SOLAS 74 convention according to IMO Resolution A.817 (19).
SOFTWARE SECURITY
15 If the system is started up, without the correct security device attached, the dialogue box
shown below will be displayed on screen and the ECDIS will be disabled from use.
16 If this dialogue box is displayed;
(1) Click ‘OK’, to shutdown the ECDIS.

(2) Attach the correct security device.
(3) Restart the ECDIS system.
ELECTRONIC USER MANUAL
17 An electronic copy of the User Manual for ECDIS may be installed on the system. If it has
been installed, it can be accessed from the Main Menu (Refer to Figure 36). Selecting
User Manual from the Main Menu opens the on-screen User Manual.
NOTE: The User Manual is displayed within Adobe Acrobat Reader. Instructions on how to use
Adobe Acrobat can be found within the Adobe Acrobat Reader Help.
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ENTERING AND SHUTTING DOWN ECDIS
ENTERING ECDIS
18 The method of access to the ECDIS software depends on the system on which it is
installed. On some systems ECDIS is loaded at switch on, for other systems it is selected
from a menu or dialogue box.
19 When the workstation is powered up, the chart display area is initially grey. When the
ECDIS receives a position, the Vector Chart covering that position is automatically
loaded at an appropriate scale. If no position is available the chart display area remains grey and a
chart will have to be loaded manually (refer to paragraph 206).
SHUTDOWN OF ECDIS
20 Under normal conditions ECDIS should be shutdown from the Main Menu, Shutdown
option. Refer to paragraph 196 for details. Shutting down ECDIS will either shut the
computer down or return to a main menu or dialogue box, depending on the system.
NOTE: Shutdown is disabled in VDR/ECDIS systems.
POWER UP FOLLOWING SHUTDOWN
21 When switching on the ECDIS following a shutdown initiated from the Main Menu
option, the software starts up with settings in accordance with IEC1174.
22 If the shutdown was caused by a power interruption or by Switching Off the system
without first initiating a shutdown from the ECDIS Main Menu, when ECDIS is
switched on the system restarts with some settings remaining the same as prior to the shutdown.
For details of which settings remain unchanged, refer to paragraph 200.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that the Shutdown Procedure described in

paragraph 196 is used.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
23 The operator interface is via the trackerball and three pushbuttons, and data is entered
using the keyboard.
TRACKERBALL AND
PUSHBUTTONS
CD-5518
Figure 1 - Display, Trackerball and Keyboard
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TRACKERBALL, CURSOR AND PUSHBUTTONS (Refer to Figure 1)
Trackerball
24 The trackerball controls the on-screen cursor for chart manipulation and function
control.
Cursor
25 The cursor is used as an on-screen pointer and is controlled by the trackerball. For some
functions, the shape of the cursor changes to reflect the choice made from a menu.
26 The cursor is also used to highlight data and text for editing purposes.
Pushbuttons
27 The three pushbuttons are used to select and implement the operator choices made from
Command Buttons, menus and sub-menus.
SELECTING FUNCTIONS
28 Functions from a menu are selected by moving the cursor over the required function and
pressing the left-hand pushbutton.
PUSHBUTTON FUNCTION INDICATOR BOXES
29 Three boxes located at the bottom right-hand side of the screen represent the control
facilities available to the operator, using the three pushbuttons. For example:
Figure 2 - Pushbutton Function Indicator Boxes
TEXT AND DATA ENTRY
30 Text is entered via the keyboard. To enter text, proceed as follows:
(1) Use the trackerball to move the pointer to highlight the text field and click the
left-hand pushbutton. A flashing text cursor appears.
(2) Type a line of text via the keyboard.
(3) To complete the entry of text, press the enter key.
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(4) To correct typing errors, use the arrow keys to position the text cursor at the
right-hand side of the character, or text, to be corrected. Use the backspace key to
delete the character, or text, to the left of the text cursor. Commence typing after
deletion of the characters, or text. The delete key is used to delete the text to the
right of the cursor.
HIGHLIGHTING TEXT
31 To highlight text for editing purposes, proceed as follows:
(1) Using the cursor, point to the first character to be selected.

(2) Press and hold down the left-hand pushbutton and, using the trackerball, drag the
flashing text cursor to the last character to be selected.
(3) Release the left-hand pushbutton.
(4) To cancel the selection, click anywhere on the page.
LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE
32 Latitudes and longitudes can be entered into in a number of different formats: Degrees
and minutes, Degrees Minutes and Seconds or Decimal Degrees. It is not necessary to
type the degrees sign (°), minutes sign (') or seconds sign ("), spaces can be used instead.
33 Examples of legal formats are shown below. All have the same result (12°34.560'N
123°45.670'E).
(1) 12 34.56 N 123 45.67 E (degrees and decimal minutes)

(2) 12.576N 123.76116666 E (decimal degrees)
(3) 12 34 33.6 N 123 34 40.2E (degrees, minutes and seconds)
34 If the operator types an invalid latitude or longitude, the following message is displayed.
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OPTION BUTTON
35 The option buttons, as shown in Figure 4, represent a group of mutually exclusive

options. Only one option may be selected at a time. If an option is already selected, the
current selection replaces it. The selected option button contains a dot. Names of unavailable
options appear dimmed.
Figure 4 - Option Buttons
DROP DOWN LIST BOX
36 A drop-down list box, shown in Figure 3, appears initially as a rectangular box

containing the current selection.
Figure 3 - Drop Down List Box
37 When the select down arrow at the right of the box is selected, a list of available choices
appears. If there are more items than can fit in the box, a scroll bar is provided.
38 To open a drop down list and select an item:
(1) Click the arrow at the right of the box to open the box.
(2) Click the up or down scroll arrow, or drag the scroll box until the required item is
displayed.
(3) Click the item.
39 Drop down list boxes are also available in certain panels (e.g. the navigation sensor
indication box). When the cursor is moved over this type of information panel, the panel
highlights and when the left-hand pushbutton is pressed a drop down list appears.
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INCREMENT CONTROL
40 Increment controls, shown in Figure 5, are located adjacent to an item and are used to
increase, or decrease a value, or cycle up, or down, through a list of values, or options.
Figure 5 - Increment Controls
COMMAND BUTTON
41 Command buttons, shown in Figure 6, are used to initiate an action, such as carrying out
or cancelling a command.
Figure 6 - Command Button
LIST BOX
42 A list box, shown on the example diagram in Figure 7, displays a list of choices. Scroll
bars are provided if there are more choices than can fit in the box.
Figure 7 - List Box
TEXT BOXES
43 Information can be typed into text boxes, as shown in Figure 8. When the cursor is
moved over a text box and the left-hand pushbutton is clicked, an insertion point (a
flashing vertical bar) appears. Text is entered at the insertion point.
Figure 8 - Text Boxes
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SCROLLING
44 Scroll bars are present when there are more items than can fit in the box, as shown in
Figure 9.
Figure 9 - Scroll Bar
To Scroll Action
One line up or down Click the up or down arrow
Laterally Click the right or left arrow
One Screen Click the scroll bar above or below the scroll box on vertical
scroll bars to scroll vertically. Click to the left or right of the
scroll box on horizontal scroll bars to scroll horizontally.
Continuously Point to one of the scroll arrows, and press and hold down the
left-hand pushbutton until the required information comes
into view.
To any position Drag the scroll box in the scroll bar to the required position.
The section of the list that moves into view depends on where
the scroll box was positioned. For example, if the scroll box
is positioned halfway down the vertical scroll bar, the text
halfway through the list appears.
CHECK BOX
45 A check box, shown in Figure 10, is used to enable or disable particular functions.
Clicking on the check box, puts a tick in the box to enable the function. Clicking on the
check box again removes the tick and disables the function.
Figure 10 - Check Box
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THE INFORMATION PANEL
46 The Navigator is provided with Ownship’s course and position information on the
right-hand side of the display, as shown in Figure 11. This information is described in the
following paragraphs.
Display Identifier
Ownship’s Data
Position Data
Steering Mode
Selected Route
Alternative Route
Cross Track Error Course to Steer
Waypoint
Distance to Wheel Over Point
Time to Wheel Over Point
ETA at Final Waypoint
Cursor Position Data
Alarm Messages
Pushbutton Function Indications
CD-3360
Figure 11 - Right-hand Information Panel Layout
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OWNSHIP’S DATA
47 Ship’s position data (shown in Figure 12) is provided in the top right corner of the
display. The following data is displayed:
(1) Heading (Direction of ship).

(2) Speed (Speed of ship through the
water, unless otherwise indicated).
(3) COG (Course Over Ground).
(4) SOG (Speed Over Ground).
(5) Time (UTC).
(6) Depth (Below Keel).
Figure 12 - Ownship's Data
48 If a sensor failure, serial message timeout or vector failure occurs, the affected readings
within the Ownship's data area of the right-hand information panel are shown
as: ‘*****’, except for the Speed reading - which reverts to Man. Details of the associated fault
are provided in the Alarm Message list (refer to paragraph 521).
OWNSHIP’S SYMBOL
49 The Ship's position is indicated on screen by the Ownship's Symbol. This is displayed as
a Ship's Outline, where the selected chart scale is suitable (i.e. where the scale is
sufficiently large for the ship's outline to be visible) and is displayed as a Concentric Circle
symbol where the scale selected is too small for the ship's outline to be visible. The two types of
Ownship symbol are shown below.
Ship's Outline Ship's Symbol
NOTE: The COG/SOG vector time marks shown on Ship’s Outline and Ship's Symbol above,
indicate time intervals of: 1 minute (normal mark lines)
6 minutes (bold mark lines).
Refer to paragraphs 543 and 408, for information on switching ON/OFF Past track.
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Heading
50 The Heading value displayed is usually the True heading, indicated by a T displayed in
the Heading Type box adjacent to the Heading value. To select the Heading type:
(1) Click on the Heading Type box. A drop-down menu of heading input options is
displayed, as shown in Figure 13 below.
Figure 13 - Heading Input Selection Options
(2) Click on the required option.

If Manual Gyro is selected, the Heading Type box changes to Man and a Manual
Heading is shown. An alarm reminds the operator to adjust the manual heading at
regular intervals if he has not done so (refer to Appendix A, paragraph 14).
If one of the other gyro input options is selected the type box will show a T,
indicating true heading.
NOTES:(1) Invalid Heading Sensors are shown in grey and can NOT be selected.
(2) ECDIS only uses the True Heading or a Manual Heading input.
51 If for any reason the Heading input fails, the Heading reading will be shown as ***** ,
indicating that the heading is invalid. The appropriate alarm message(s) will appear in
the Alarm List and the Heading line and Beam line are no longer displayed on the chart. If
Ownship is displayed on the chart, the ship symbol (two concentric circles) is shown instead of
the ship outline symbol.
52 Heading sensor types that require initial setting (e.g. Synchro Gyro) will also require
resetting following a heading input failure. If a heading input failure occurs; the heading
value will be shown on a Red background, to indicate that the value requires setting. Once the
heading value has been set, the background colour of the heading value returns to normal.
53 An ECDIS fitted with a standard Gyro card maintains the heading for as long as inputs
reach the card, even if the ECDIS is switched off.
54 In the event of a Heading Failure the following occur:
(1) If the system is set to Track Control, it automatically switches to Manual Steering
and a ‘Track Control Stopped’ alarm message is provided.
(2) If the system is set to Heading Control , the system automatically switches to
Manual Steering and a ‘Heading Control Stopped’ alarm message is provided.
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(3) Antenna offset calculations are no longer performed and raw position data is
used.
(4) If the heading is required to calculate a Dead Reckoned Position, the heading
input automatically switches to manual using the last good heading as a starting
value.
Speed
55 The Speed value displayed is usually the speed through the water, indicated by a W
displayed in the Speed Type box adjacent to the Speed value. To select the Speed type
indicated:
(1) Click on the Speed Type box. A drop-down menu of Log input options is
displayed, as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14 - Speed Input Selection
(2) Click on the required option.

If Pulse Log is selected, the Speed type box changes from W to L and the standard
Pulse log input is used to provide the speed shown.
If Water Log is selected, the Speed Type box shows W and the speed through the
water value is shown.
If Manual Log is selected, the Speed Type box changes from W to Man and a
manual speed input is shown.
NOTE: Invalid Speed Sensors are shown in grey and can NOT be selected.
56 In the event of a speed sensor failure, the Speed will change to Manual (Man),
appropriate alarm message(s) are provided in the alarm list.
Course Over Ground
57 The Course Over Ground (COG) displayed is the value received from the primary
position sensor.
NOTE: In the event of a vector failure, the COG reading is shown as ***** , indicating that the
reading is invalid. When the Vector input is restored, the numerical reading is shown
again.
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Speed Over Ground
58 The Speed Over Ground (SOG) is a generated value which is provided for information
only.
NOTE: In the event of a vector failure, the SOG reading is shown as ***** , indicating that the
reading is invalid. When the Vector input is restored, the numerical reading is shown
again.
Time
59 The Time displayed can either be UTC or Local (Ship's) Time. To toggle between UTC
and Local Time, click onto UTC/ ±0nH (where n = number of hours difference between
local time and UTC).
Time (UTC)
60 The Time displayed is the current UTC (Universal Time Co-ordinates) time which is
received from a GPS receiver, as shown in Figure 15. If this data is not available the
ECDIS system time is used.
Figure 15 - UTC Time and Depth Data
Local Time
61 Local Time can be selected for display, by clicking on UTC. The value of the ship's time
offset is displayed in place of UTC. The offset can be adjusted to be either greater than or
less than the current UTC, by moving the cursor over the data box until two up/down arrows
appear. Clicking on the up/down arrows allows the offset time to be incremented/decremented
by 1 hour at a time.
Figure 16 - Local Time and Depth Data
62 All times displayed will be Local (ship's) time, where set, unless otherwise specified
(e.g. UTC 12:34:00).
NOTE: If the Local (ship's) time offset is left at 00H for a short while (2 seconds) the display
automatically reverts back to UTC.
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Depth
63 The Depth displayed is the depth below the keel, based on data from the selected depth
sensor (see Figure 15).
64 To select a depth sensor, click on the Depth Sensor box (located on the left-hand side of
the Depth Value box) and select the required sensor from the list.
NOTE: Invalid Sensors are shown in grey and can NOT be selected.
POSITION DATA
65 Ownship’s position information is provided in a box located between Sensor and Datum
on the right-hand side of the display, as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17 - Position Data

NOTE: If a differential position sensor is used, a D will be shown in the box adjacent to the
Sensor Type box. The box will be empty if a differential position sensor is not used.
Position Sensor Selection
66 The Sensor can be altered as follows:
(1) To change the Position Sensor;

(a) Move the cursor over the Sensor box. The box changes from a black
background to blue with a white outline and the left-hand pushbutton
indicator is labelled Select.
(b) Press the left-hand pushbutton. The position sensors connected to the
ECDIS are displayed in a list.
(c) Select the appropriate position sensor by clicking the left-hand pushbutton.
The new position sensor appears in the Sensor box.
NOTE: Invalid Sensors are shown in grey and can NOT be selected.
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DR Position
67 If configured, the ECDIS has a DR position which is continually updated using the
currently selected heading and speed.
68 When this position is selected, if a fix of DR position is recommended the box shown in
Figure 18 is displayed:
Figure 18 - DR Position
69 The box gives a reason for the fix recommendation, e.g. an interruption in the log or gyro
or the time since the last fix being greater than the limit in the ‘Fix of DR Position
Recommended’. Alarm.
Fix to Position Sensor
70 When the left hand button states ‘Fix to .......’, where ..... is the last position sensor used,
clicking on the button sets the DR Position to that position.
Accept DR
71 Accepts the DR without a fix (not available if speed or heading has been interrupted).
Cancel
72 When selected the DR position is not selected.
NOTE: The DR position can be fixed at any time using Position Fixing.
Horizontal Datum
73 The Datum can be altered as follows:
(1) To change the system Datum;

(a) Move the cursor over the Datum box. The box changes from a black
background to blue with a white outline and the left-hand pushbutton
indicator is labelled Select.
(b) Press the left-hand pushbutton. Datums are displayed in a list.
(c) Select the appropriate Datum by clicking the left-hand pushbutton. The
new Datum appears in the Datum box.
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A Practical Example
74 The system is usually selected to run using WGS84 datum. The user wishes to enter an
OSGB 36 position which has been taken from a paper chart, as a waypoint.
(1) Load the required chart (refer to paragraph 206) and from Route Planning (refer
to paragraph 387), enter the first part of the route as WGS84.
(2) Change the datum to OGSB 36 (refer to paragraph 66); note that the values for
latitude and longitude of the previously entered waypoints change to reflect the
new datum. Enter the coordinate for the OGSB 36 waypoint.
(3) Change the datum to WGS84. The values for latitude and longitude of all
waypoints change to reflect WGS84 datum. This change in the value of latitude
and longitude also applies for sensor positions, cursor positions, etc.
Loss of Position Data
75 If position data is lost for any reason, the ECDIS display switches to Failure DR mode
and the D (shown if a differential position sensor is used) will disappear from the Sensor
Information. Failure DR mode provides a dead reckoned position based on the selected heading
and speed sensors and on an automatic fix at the last good position from a position sensor. DR
position sensor is independent of Failure DR in that it is a dead reckoned position based on an
operator selected fix. The following alarms will also be provided:
"Loss of Position Fixing Data"
And specific alarm(s) detailing the cause of the loss of position data.
NOTE: The system does NOT automatically switch to another Sensor or use the position data if
it returns. This avoids a jump in position occurring, which could result in unexpected
behaviour of the Autopilot when in Track Control mode.
76 After a period of 2 minutes (default), if the position sensor data has not been restored the
following alarm message is also displayed:
"Still using Estimated Position"
NOTES:
(1) The default setting for the "Still using Estimated Position" alarm is set to
2 minutes. This and other alarm settings can be altered, if required, provided that
the correct password is entered. Refer to paragraphs 143 and 430 for details.
(2) If the ECDIS is in Track Control mode and the position sensor data has not been
restored for 10 minutes, the ECDIS automatically switches to Heading Control
mode.
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STEERING MODE
77 Steering Mode, shown in Figures 19 to Figure 21, may be set as follows:
(1) Manual or Autopilot Steering.
Figure 19 - Steering Mode (Manual Steering)
Figure 20 - Steering Mode (Autopilot Steering)
(2) Heading Control.

(3) Track Control.
Manual/Autopilot Steering
78 The system defaults to Manual/Autopilot mode at start-up. If the autopilot is engaged

(Local Control) Autopilot steering is displayed. If the autopilot is not engaged (e.g.
Wheel steering)), Manual steering is displayed. With either Manual or Autopilot steering
selected, the ECDIS is not controlling the motion of the vessel, although if a route is loaded, the
system provides steering guidance to the next Waypoint on the nearest leg of the route.
NOTE: Some autopilots do not supply information indicating local control. For these,
Autopilot steering is not displayed.
NOTE: For autopilots which do supply steering mode information, if the information is not
available Steering mode unknown is displayed.
Figure 21 - Steering Mode (Unknown Mode)
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Heading Control
79 When Heading Control is selected the cross track error indicator is replaced by SET
HDG, as shown in Figure 22. This enables the operator to select a heading to send to the
autopilot. As for Manual Steering, the system provides steering guidance to the next waypoint
on the nearest leg of the route, if a route is loaded.
Figure 22 - SET HDG
NOTE: To enable the autopilot to accept control from the ECDIS, most autopilots require
setting to NAV System control mode or equivalent.
Track Control
80 Track Control allows the autopilot to steer a selected route, steering Ownship along each
leg in turn, until the end of the route is reached. In bridge systems that are designed to be
compliant with IEC 62065 Track Control, track control may be initiated from the Autopilot.
Track Control is only available under the following conditions:
(1) A route must be loaded.

(2) It must be possible to sail the route (see paragraph 422; Checking a Route), i.e.
planned speeds must NOT be too fast or slow, planned turns must NOT be too
tight and the route geometry must be valid.
(3) The route must be checked for safety (see paragraph 422; Checking a Route).
(4) The Position sensor must be a GPS, providing valid data.
(5) The Heading sensor must be valid.
(6) The Speed sensor must be valid.
(7) Ownship must be within channel limits.
(8) Ownship’s heading must be sufficiently aligned with the leg bearing.
(9) Ownship's speed must be sufficient to give steerage for track control.
NOTE: Under conditions 7 and 8 above, a Temporary Track can be used. Refer to
paragraph 89 for details.
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81 If condition (1) is not met, i.e. a route is not loaded, the message shown in Figure 26 is
displayed.
Figure 26 - Invalid Route: Planned Speed Too Slow
NOTE: To enable the autopilot to accept control from the ECDIS, most autopilots require
setting to NAV System control mode or equivalent.
82 If condition (2) is not met, i.e. it is not possible to sail the planned route, the messages
shown in Figures 23 to 30 are displayed.
Figure 23 - Invalid Route: Planned Speed Too Slow
Figure 24 - Invalid Route: Planned Speed Too Fast
Figure 25 - Invalid Route: Turn Too Tight
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Figure 30 - Invalid Route: Can Not Be Sailed
83 If condition (3) is not met, i.e. the route has not been checked, the message shown in
Figure 29 is displayed.
Figure 29 - Route Has Not Been Checked
84 If condition (4) is not met, i.e. , the message shown in Figure 27 is displayed.
Figure 27 - Position Sensor Invalid
85 If conditions (5) and (6) are not met, i.e. either the Heading sensor or the Speed sensor is
invalid, the message shown in Figure 28 is displayed.
Figure 28 - Heading/Speed Sensor Invalid
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86 If conditions (7) and (8) are not met, i.e. Ownship is outside the channel limits or has
deviated from course, the messages shown in Figures 31 and 32 are displayed.
Figure 31 - Unable to Join Route Vessel Outside Channel Limits
Figure 32 - Unable to Join Route Excessive Deviation From Desired Course
87 In order for conditions (7) and (8) to be met, the operator should use Manual Steering or
Heading Control to position Ownship appropriately.
88 If condition (9) is not met, i.e. Ownship's speed is insufficient to allow track control, the
message shown in Figure 33 is displayed.
Figure 33 - Speed Too Slow For Track Control
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Temporary Track
89 A Temporary Track can be used when Ownship is outside the Track Limits or the
heading is not correctly aligned with the leg bearing (refer to paragraph 86 ).
90 If the Temporary Track option is selected (by selecting Yes in the dialogue boxes shown
in Figure 31 or Figure 32), Route Planning is automatically started (refer to paragraph
381). A Temporary Track is automatically generated and displayed in orange, as an alternative
route. The Temporary Track shows the suggested route to join the Primary Route and indicates
the best waypoint at which to join the Primary Route.
Figure 34 - Join Route
91 The Temporary Track to join route is positioned, so that the first turn will occur in 2
minutes. The 2 minute period is maintained (by automatically moving the waypoint)
until the Temporary Track is checked or modified.
92 If the Temporary Track is not acceptable, it can be modified, in the same way as
described in Route Planning (refer to paragraph 381).
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93 Once the Route is acceptable it should be checked (refer to paragraph 422) then the Route
Planning box should be closed. The following message is displayed.
Figure 35 - Join Route message
94 If Yes is selected, the Primary Route becomes the alternative route (displayed in
Orange), the new generated "Join Route" becomes the Primary Route (displayed in Red)
and Track Control is started. When the ship reaches the point where the Primary Route meets the
alternative route (original primary route) is reached, the Temporary Track disappears and the
alternative route automatically reverts back to being the Primary Route again.
95 If No is selected, Track Control does not start.
Behaviour at Waypoints
96 During Track Control, as a Waypoint is passed, the following sequence of events occur:
(1) At between 3 to 5 minutes before the Wheel Over Point, an ‘Approaching

Critical Point on Route’ alarm is triggered.
(2) At between 30-60 seconds before the Wheel Over Point, an ‘Acknowledge
Course Change’ alarm is triggered.
(This is normally only enabled on vessels with Lloyds NAV1 certification).
(3) At the Wheel Over Point, the behaviour of ECDIS and the Autopilot depend on
the certification of the vessel, as follows:
(a) ANTS, DNV Watch 1 certified or IEC62065 - Track Control Systems
compliant vessels:
The vessel makes the turn, regardless of whether the ‘Acknowledge
Course Change’ alarm has been acknowledged or not. If the alarm has not
been acknowledged, a 'Course Change Not Acknowledged' alarm is
raised.
NOTE: This is the normal behaviour for uncertified vessels
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End of Route
97 At between 3 to 5 minutes before the end of the route is reached, an ‘Approaching End
of Route’ alarm is triggered.
98 When the end of the primary Route is reached, the ECDIS automatically changes
Steering Mode from Track Control to Heading Control and the following Warning
alarms are provided: ‘Track Control Stopped’ and ‘End of Route Reached’. An audible
alarm also sounds, provided that Audio is set to ON within the Alarm Setup box.
99 Once switched to Heading Control steering mode, the ship will continue on its final
Heading at the time of reaching the end of the Route. This allows the navigator to take
over and pilot the ship safely to its final destination.
Track Control System
100 If the ECDIS is part of a track control system as defined in IEC62065, Track Control can
be initiated from the Autopilot.
101 When NAV System Control (or equivalent) is selected at the Autopilot, the ECDIS
attempts to enter Track Control Mode. If track control is not possible, e.g. because no
route has been selected, Heading Control is initiated (refer to paragraph 80 for other possible
reasons).
102 If a local steering mode or manual steering is selected at the autopilot while the ECDIS is
in control, the ECDIS will relinquish control.
CROSS TRACK ERROR INDICATOR
103 The navigator is provided with a graphical representation of the position of the ship with
respect to the route and the channel limits (channel limits are set when planning the
route). If the ship is to port, or starboard of the route, this is described as the Cross Track Error
(XTE). If the ship goes outside the channel limits, a yellow arrowhead appears to the left, or the
right of the channel limit indicator and a cross track alarm occurs.
CROSS TRACK ERROR (XTE)
104 A numerical indication of cross track error is provided in the XTE box.
COURSE TO STEER (CTS)
105 The navigator is advised of the course to steer, in order to stay on, or return to the route.
WAYPOINT
106 The waypoint number and description in the box located below the CTS box is the next
waypoint.
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DIST TO WOP
107 The Dist To WOP box indicates the distance to the next Wheel Over Point, in order for
the ship to be able to make the next turn in the route.
TIME TO WOP
108 The Time to WOP box indicates the time to the next Wheel Over Point, in order for the
ship to be able to make the next turn in the route.
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MAIN MENU
109 When the Main Menu is selected the following options are displayed, as shown in Figure
36 below:
Figure 36 - Main Menu
110 The facilities available from these Menu options are described in the following
paragraphs.
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RADAR SETUP (Optional)
111 The ECDIS allows a radar image to be interlayed with the chart data. This radar image is
effectively a slave picture to the master radar. The radar image appears overlayed on the
chart, but critical features such as buoys show through. When Radar Setup is selected the box
shown in Figure 37 is displayed across the bottom of the chart area.
Figure 37 - Radar Setup Box
112 The Radar Setup box is used to adjust the clarity and type of information shown on the
Radar interlay.
The following may be set by the operator:
Image
113 The radar interlay can be set to be transparent or solid. Choosing Transparent allows the
navigator to view the chart through the radar interlay. Choosing Solid may obscure some
of the chart information behind the radar image.
Trails
114 The Radar Trails may be switched on or off and the trail time may be adjusted
accordingly. Trails may be reset using the Clear button.
Rain
115 The rain adjustment reduces clutter from precipitation.
Sea
116 Sea adjustment reduces sea clutter returns. Maximum attenuation takes place at zero
range, decreasing as range increases.
117 Auto Sea sets the sea control automatically
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Gain
118 The gain adjustment is used to set the signal threshold of radar signals displayed on the
screen. With the correlator switched OFF (Video Correlator 0), increase the gain until an
even ‘speckled’ background is just visible on the screen.
NOTE: If the setting is too high, a poor quality picture masked by excessive noise results; if
set too low, weak targets are lost and there is a reduction in the detection range. The
rain, sea or clutter controls do not adjust the master radar settings, only the radar image
on the ECDIS.
Video Correlator
119 The video correlator may be used to remove radar interference, or clutter and radar
interference.
120 The video correlator is provided with three options; 0, 1, and 2.
(1) The ‘0’ setting (No Correlation) means that the correlation is switched OFF,
returns are displayed as raw radar.
(2) The ‘1’ setting (Minimum Correlation) means that the Interference Rejection
facility is switched ON, and consecutive transmissions are compared and only
signals present on both transmissions are painted. Interference from other radars
is suppressed and Receiver noise reduced.
(3) The ‘2’ setting (Maximum Correlation) means that signal correlation reduces
random clutter returns and preserves radar signals that correlate (are present) for
two consecutive scans of the antenna. Targets that do not paint consistently are
displayed at the medium echo colour if one scan is missed, at the weak echo
colour if two paints are missed and not at all if more that two scans are missed.
Interference Rejection is also switched ON, and Receiver noise is further
reduced.
Boost
121 The Boost button enables the operator to switch the Radar boost On or Off. The Boost
enhances the radar signals by stretching the size of strong video signal returns (in range).
The facility will only take effect on the 6nm or greater range scales.
Radar Source
122 This drop down list box only appears if ECDIS is interfaced to appropriate equipment.
123 The list allows selection of the radar transceiver from which the radar image is to be
displayed.
124 If the transceiver is shown in grey, it is not mastered by a radar display and therefore
cannot be selected.
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SAFETY SETTINGS
125 When Safety Settings is selected the box shown in Figure 38 is displayed across the
bottom of the chart area.
Figure 38 - Safety Settings Box
126 The Safety Settings box allows the user to set Depth, Guardzone and Ship settings.
NOTE: Ownship’s parameters, e.g. length, turning characteristics, etc., are set-up during
commissioning and cannot be accessed by the navigator. The only parameters that
need to be changed at the start of a voyage are safety contour, safety depth and
air draught. These allow for changes in load conditions and ensure safe navigation
of the vessel.
Depth
127 The following Depth settings are provided:
Safety Contour
128 The Safety Contour is used as part of the 3-dimensional guardzone (refer to paragraph
135). The safety contour setting should allow for the draught of the vessel, plus an
additional safety margin. The safety contour on the chart is picked out by a bold black line.
NOTE: If the chart data does not contain a depth contour at the selected safety contour depth,
then the next deepest contour is used.
Safety Depth
129 If spot soundings are selected for display, then the value entered for the safety depth will
differentiate between shallow soundings (shown in black) and deep soundings (shown in
grey).
Safety Contour/Safety Depth Link
130 If the link is ticked, changing safety contour or safety depth changes both.
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Shallow Contour
131 When four depth shades are selected (refer to paragraph 335), the shallow contour
defines the depth shade boundary between 0m and the safety contour setting. The area
between 0m and the shallow contour is shaded blue and the area between the shallow contour and
the safety contour setting is shaded light blue. If two depth shades are selected (refer to paragraph
334), there is no differentiation between changes in depth either side of the shallow contour, as
only one shade (blue) is used.
NOTE: If the chart data does not contain a depth contour at the selected shallow contour depth,
Deep Contour
132 When four depth shades are selected, the Deep Contour defines the depth shade
boundary between the safety contour setting and depths greater than the safety contour.
The area between the safety contour and the deep contour is shaded grey and the area below the
deep contour is white. If two depth shades are selected (refer to paragraph 334), there is no
differentiation between changes in depth either side of the deep contour, as only one shade
(white) is used.
NOTE: If the chart data does not contain a depth contour at the selected deep contour depth,
133 The depth contours (with 4 depth shades selected) are displayed on the charts, as shown
in Figure 39 below. Note that the transition between shallow and deep soundings is set to
16m while the safety contour is set to 10m.
Figure 39 - Depth Contours (4 Depth Shades)
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134 The depth contours (with 4 depth shades selected) are displayed to represent the depth
contours shown in Figure 40.
LAND
SEA LEVEL
DARK BLUE
30m (DEFAULT) SHALLOW CONTOUR
LIGHT BLUE
SAFETY CONTOUR
GREY
DEEP CONTOUR
WHITE
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Figure 40 - Depth Contours (4 Depth Shades)
Guardzone
135 The Guardzone is a three dimensional safety area which takes into account the settings
for Safety Contour, Air Draught, Look-Ahead and Clearance. Figure 41 shows a two
dimensional representation of Ownship’s guardzone.
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Figure 41 - Two Dimensional Representation of Ownship’s Guardzone
136 If Ownship’s guardzone detects an area of danger, encounters a dangerous object, or

enters shallow water, an alarm, or warning is activated (refer to Appendix C).
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137 To define a Guardzone:
(1) From the Safety Settings box set the required Look Ahead time and Clearance.
(2) Set the required Safety Contour (paragraph 128) and Air Draught (paragraph
139).
(3) After all entries have been made select the Accept button to accept the data
entries, or select the Cancel button to abort all data entries.
Settings
138 The following settings can be set via the Safety Setting box:
Air Draught
139 The Air Draught is used as part of the 3-dimensional guardzone (refer to paragraph 135).
The setting of Air Draught (in metres) provides a safety height for Ownship, for example,
an alarm is initiated if Ownship approaches a bridge which is too low to pass under.
Vector Length
140 The Vector provides a graphical representation of where ECDIS has calculated Ownship
will be after a specified time period, based on the displayed COG and SOG (refer to
Figure 6. The Vector Length can be adjusted. The vector length setting applies to both the
Ownship's vector and target vectors.
NOTE: If the vector settings are changed at a Nucleus Radar, which is being used in conjunction
with the ECDIS, then the changed vector settings are reflected at the ECDIS.
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ALARM SETUP
141 When Alarm Setup is selected the box shown in Figure 42 is displayed across the bottom
of the chart area.
Figure 42 - Alarm Setup Box
NOTE: The dialogue box can be maximised, if required, to fill the whole screen, by clicking on
the maximise/minimise arrow button in the top right-hand side of the dialogue box.
Once maximised the arrow button changes direction and clicking on it again minimises
the window.
142 The Alarm Setup box provides a choice of settings for the following:
(1) Limit - The threshold at which an alarm will activate (where applicable).
(2) Status - whether an alarm is enabled/disabled (some alarms are always enabled).
(3) Transfer - whether transfer of the alarm to a remote alarm system is
enabled/disabled.
(4) Audio - whether alarms are audible or not.
(5) Print - whether printing of alarms is switched ON or OFF.
143 All alarm settings, except Print, require a password to be entered at the Password
dialogue box (shown in Figure 43) to enable the settings to be changed. The Password
dialogue box is displayed when any password protected alarm settings are clicked on.
Figure 43 - Alarm Settings Password Dialogue Box (Prior to Password Entry)

NOTE: Initially the password dialogue box will only display the password prompt and the
Cancel button.
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CAUTION
ONLY Authorised Personnel are permitted to change Alarm Settings.

Alarm Settings are Password Protected.
NOTE: The required Password can be obtained from Kelvin Hughes Agents by Authorised
personnel ONLY.
144 To change Alarm settings:
(1) Type in the Password. Once the password has been typed in correctly, the OK
button appears in the Password Dialogue box (as shown in Figure 44 ).
Figure 44 - Alarm Settings Password Dialogue Box (After Password Entry)
(2) Click on OK. The alarm settings can now be changed, as required.
(3) Make changes to the required setting(s).
145 After all entries have been made select the Accept button within the Alarm Setup box, to
accept the entries or select the Cancel button to abort all entries.
NOTE: Each time that the Alarm Settings box is selected from the Main Menu, the password must
be entered to enable the settings to be changed.
146 Once the correct password has been entered, the password can be changed if required.
147 To change Password:
(1) Enter the correct password.

(2) Click on Change. The Change Password dialogue box is displayed.
Figure 45 - Change Password Dialogue Box
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(3) The password can now be changed, as required.

(4) Type in the new password and enter it again to confirm.
(5) Click on OK to accept the change or Cancel to abort the change.
MONITOR SETTINGS
NOTE: If full control of the Monitor is not an available facility at the ECDIS, paragraphs
148 to 154 do not apply. However, the seven colour scheme options are available for
selection, refer to paragraph 150 for details.
148 When Monitor Settings is selected the box shown in Figure 46 is displayed across the
Figure 46 - Monitor and Colour Scheme Settings Box
149 The Monitor and Colour Scheme Settings box allows the operator to set-up the monitor
for day, or night vision, set the contrast and brightness and set the keyboard light.
Colour Scheme
150 Seven settings (Day-Bright, Day-White Background, Day-Black Background,

Dusk-Green, Dusk-Red, Night-Green and Night-Red) are provided to ensure best
possible visibility in all conditions.
Degauss
151 Degauss is only used for system with Cathode Ray Tube Displays. For Flat Screen LCD
Displays this button has no function. The display may be degaussed by moving the cursor
onto the Degauss button and pressing the left-hand pushbutton.
Keyboard
152 The keyboard light may be turned on, or off via the Light On/Off button. When the
keyboard light is on, the light may be dimmed via the dimmer increment control.
NOTE: Some workstations may not support the keyboard light function.
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Brightness and Contrast
WARNING
USE OF THE BRIGHTNESS CONTROL MAY INHIBIT VISIBILITY OF
INFORMATION AT NIGHT.
153 The brightness and contrast may be altered via the brightness and contrast increment
controls.
NOTE: Some workstations do not support control of Brightness and Contrast via the ECDIS
software. Where this is the case, dedicated controls are provided.
Defaults
154 The default values are preset on the equipment. These values are the values used
whenever the equipment is turned on. To restore the display to factory default settings,
click on the Defaults button.
CAUTION
When restoring the Monitor Colour Scheme settings to the default values, exercise
Caution at night. Restoring the default settings from Night to Day-Bright may
temporarily affect the Operator's vision, due to the relative brightness of the
Day-Bright colour scheme during night time conditions..
NOTE: Under certain conditions (e.g. When the colour scheme is set to Night settings in bright
sunlight) the screen may appear black. To restore the default settings if the screen is
black, press Control, Alt and C together.
155 The dialogue also includes a display of grey on a black background for reference
purposes.
156 If the inner grey square can not be differentiated from the black background, either the
monitor settings are not set to optimum or the monitor performance has degraded.
Keyboard Shortcuts
157 There are keyboard shortcuts to adjust some of the monitor settings as below:
Ctrl + Alt + C Defaults

F1 Brightness Up
F2 Brightness Down
F3 Contrast Up
F4 Contrast Down
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POSITION OFFSET
158 When Position Offset is selected the box shown in Figure 47 is displayed across the
Figure 47 - Position Offset Box
159 The Position Offset option is used to offset the position of the ship on the chart if the
position is known, but the position sensor is providing a different position. For example,
if the radar interlay does not line up with the chart image, Position Offset may be used to line the
two up.
160 If there is no North/South offset, i.e. 0 m, the button beside the increment control will be
blank. When an offset is applied, i.e. the increment control up or down arrow is selected,
an N or an S appears in the button. This also applies for an East/West Offset, where E and W
appear in the button.
161 To offset the position of Ownship proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over the North/South Offset increment control. The button may
be toggled between North and South by selecting with the left-hand pushbutton.
Increase or decrease the offset using the increment control. Note that if, for
example, the button is labelled N and the increment down arrow is selected such
that the offset value goes back to 0, the button goes blank and if the down arrow is
selected again, the button label changes to S, indicating that the offset is now a
South offset. This also applies in the opposite direction.
(2) Move the cursor over the East/West Offset increment control. The button may be
toggled between East and West by selecting with the left-hand pushbutton.
Increase or decrease the offset using the increment control. Note that if, for
example, the button is labelled E and the increment down arrow is selected such
that the offset value goes back to 0, the button goes blank and if the down arrow is
selected again, the button label changes to W, indicating that the offset is now a
West offset. This also applies in the opposite direction.
(3) Select the Accept button to apply the offset to Ownship, or select the Reset button
to reset the position of Ownship on the chart, or select the Cancel button to exit
Position Offset.
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TRACK SETTINGS
162 When Track Settings is selected the box shown in Figure 48 is displayed across the
Figure 48 - Track Settings Box
163 The Track Settings box is used to set up Ownship’s track and view the distance log. The
primary track is obtained from the sensor currently selected to provide position
information. Ownship’s track is continuously recorded to a file on the system. If this file
becomes too large then the user is informed via a dialogue box, and directed to clear all tracks
(refer to paragraph 170).
164 A secondary track may also be displayed on the chart. This track is the position
information provided by one particular position sensor. The secondary track sensor is
selected from a drop-down list located below Track.
165 A means of charting Ownship’s position at a certain time is provided via tick marks,
which may be set to intervals in the range 1 to 120 minutes. When set, these tick marks
appear on both primary and secondary tracks.
Displaying Primary Track
166 To display Ownship’s track, move the cursor to the chart window and press the right hand
pushbutton. Select Overlays and then Primary Track (refer to paragraph 543); Ownship’s
track appears on the chart.
Displaying Secondary Track
167 To display the secondary track, move the cursor to the Track drop-down list which
displays the sensors connected to the system. Select the desired sensor. Move the cursor
to the chart window and press the right hand pushbutton. Select Overlays and then Secondary
Track (refer to paragraph 583); the secondary sensor track appears on the chart.
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Setting the Tick Interval on Tracks
168 To set the tick interval, move the cursor to the Interval increment control and select the
required interval; ticks and associated time intervals appear on both tracks. An example
primary track, with ticks set to an interval of 1 minute, is shown in Figure 49.
Figure 49 - Example Primary Track

NOTE: To prevent cluttering the screen with tick marks on small scales, the tick interval is
automatically increased.
169 The Track Settings Box also allows the navigator to clear all tracks from the chart, and
back-up tracks.
Clear All Tracks from The Chart
NOTE: This function also clears all events and fixes.
170 To clear all tracks from the chart move the cursor over the Clear Tracks button and press
the left-hand pushbutton.
Log Distance
171 The total distance and the trip distance are shown in the Track Settings Box. To reset the
trip distance to zero, click on the Trip RESET button. If the distance log data and the trip
distance log data are received from an external source, the RESET button will have no lasting
effect.
Selecting How Much Track to Show
172 To change the amount of past track displayed select it from the drop down list.
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Backing Up of Tracks
NOTE: This function backs up two types of files.
(1) The Voyage Log (refer to Appendix D for details of these files)
(2) The 12 Hour Log (refer to Appendix D for details of these files).
173 To back-up tracks, move the cursor over the Backup Tracks button and press the
left-hand pushbutton. This action backs up the current Track logging file on the system to
a floppy disk or other media, but does not clear the file (refer to paragraph 170).
NOTE: If media other than a floppy disk is used, a dialog allowing the selection of the destination
of the back up data will be shown.
REPLAY TRACK
174 When Replay Track is selected from the Main Menu, the Warning dialogue box shown in
Figure 50 - Replay Track Warning Dialogue Box
175 If continued navigation is required, click on Cancel. The Warning dialogue box
disappears from the screen.
176 To replay past tracks, click on Proceed. The box shown in Figure 51 is displayed across
the bottom of the chart area and ‘REPLAY’ is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the
screen.
Figure 51 - Track Replay Control Box
177 A log file can be selected from the Log File drop-down list for replay. The start and end
date of the selected log file are displayed below the log file drop-down list.
178 The current time and date information is provided and below the time and date, the
following replay controls are provided:
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(1) << Rewind

(2) < Play Back
(3) PAUSE
(4) > Play Forward
(5) >>Forward
179 The Hide Control button, allows the Track Replay Control box to be removed from the
screen display. This prevents the control box from obscuring the replayed track.
180 To end the Replay, click on the Finish Replay button.
BACKUP AND RESTORE
181 When Backup and Restore is selected the box shown below is displayed across the
Figure 52 - Backup and Restore
182 These facilities can be used to backup and restore ECDIS data in case of problems, e.g. if
an important route has been deleted by mistake, it can be retrieved from the backup.
Backup All Data to Disk
183 This backs up all data to floppy disk or other media. It is recommended that this
procedure is carried out once per month.
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Restore All Data From ECDIS Restoration CD
NOTE: This feature is not available on combined VDR/ECDIS systems

NOTE: This will disrupt operation of the ECDIS and all user entered data will be lost.
184 This option allows data to be restored from a restoration CD ROM.
CAUTION
All data on the hard disk is erased and all data is restored to factory settings. Any data
that has not been backed up will be lost. Only use this procedure if you have
instructions to do so from a Kelvin Hughes service engineer.
Restore All Data From Backup Disk
185 This merges the previously backed up data with the current ECDIS data. It will overwrite
data with the same name so care must be taken when using this facility or the most recent
changes will be lost.
Restore Routes From Backup Disk
186 This option allows routes to be restored from floppy disk or other media*. It will
overwrite data with the same name so care must be taken when using this facility or the
most recent changes will be lost.
Restore Maps From Backup Disk
187 This option allows maps to be restored from floppy disk or other media*. It will overwrite
data with the same name so care must be taken when using this facility or the most recent
changes will be lost.
Restore User Charts From Backup Disk
188 This option allows user defined charts to be restored from floppy disk or other media*.
See note after paragraph 183. It will overwrite data with the same name so care must be
taken when using this facility or the most recent changes will be lost.
Restore Settings from Backup Disk
189 This restores settings such as the list of devices connected to the ECDIS. This also
restores the VDR configuration if performed on a VDR/ECDIS system.
CAUTION
This data should only be restored on the advice of a Kelvin Hughes service engineer.
* NOTE If media other than a floppy disk is used, a dialog allowing the selection of the source of
the back up data will be shown.
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CHART SERVICES
190 This displays information about how to contact Kelvin Hughes, Charts and Maritime
Supplies (CAMS) in order to purchase charts or subscription services.
HAP MODE (optional)
191 Harbour Approach and Pilotage display mode shows a page, or multiple pages, of sensor
information as in the example below in Figure 53 .
Figure 53 - Typical HAP Display
192 The HAP display is customised for each installation and is therefore not described in
detail. There will always be a button to return to ECDIS as in the top right-hand corner of
the example above.
193 If a chart window is provided, it has the same functionality as in ECDIS, i.e. zooming,
and changing the motion mode etc.
194 If an alarm window is provided, it has the same functionality as in ECDIS mode. See
paragraph 521.
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VERSION INFO
195 This displays information about the software version.
SHUTDOWN (Not available for VDR/ECDIS Systems)
196 The Shutdown facility allows the navigator to stop the program.
CAUTION
This option should always be used prior to exiting the ECDIS. If the ECDIS is exited
without using the Shutdown facility, some data may not be saved.
197 When Shutdown is selected the message shown in Figure 54 appears.
Figure 54 - Shutdown Message
198 Selecting Yes initiates the software shutdown procedure, selecting No aborts the request
to shutdown.
199 When the ECDIS system has fully shutdown, depending on the hardware on which the
ECDIS is installed, either the message ‘IT IS NOW SAFE TO TURN OFF YOUR
COMPUTER’ together with a ‘Restart’ option button will appear or the operator may be
returned to a main menu or dialogue box from where other functions can be selected. The process
for completely switching off the system varies depending upon the hardware platform.
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Power Loss/Interruption
200 If a Shutdown is caused by a power interruption, or the system is switched off without
first initiating a shutdown from the Main Menu, when the ECDIS is Switched On again,
the message shown in Figure 55 appears:
Figure 55 - Shutdown Recovery Message
NOTE: If No is selected the system will restart with settings in accordance with IEC1174. If Yes
is selected the system will restart with the parameters set to the same values used prior to
the power interruption, as follows:
(1) Position Sensor in Use

(2) Safety Settings: Air
Clearance Distance
Deep Contour
Look ahead Time
Radar Vector Time
Safety Contour (Ship's Draught)
Shallow Contour
(3) Settings for All Charts: Chart Type (e.g. Raster or )
Motion Mode (e.g. True, Fixed Scale)
Scale
Window Position
Primary Route Selected
(4) Setting for Raster Charts: Chart Number
(5) Settings for Vector Charts:Coordinates of Chart Centre
Orientation (e.g. North UP, etc.)
(6) Monitor Settings
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CHART CONTROL
201 Throughout all functions and modes the chart may be moved or re-scaled using the
following functions.
MOVING CHART POSITION
202 To move the chart proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over the chart.

(2) Hold down the left-hand pushbutton and move the trackerball to scroll the chart
left or right (or vice versa), and from top to bottom (or vice versa). When the
left-hand pushbutton is released, a new area of the chart will be revealed.
(3) This process can be repeated until the required area of chart is shown on screen.
(4) Where raster charts (e.g. ARCS charts) are being used; to scroll to an adjoining
chart, the operator can use either of the two following methods:
(a) Click outside the chart on the black background screen area, hold down the
left-hand pushbutton and move the trackerball to drag the chart so that more
of the black screen area can be seen. When the left-hand pushbutton is
released, the adjacent chart will be loaded
E.g. To see a chart covering the area to the right of the currently displayed
chart, click on the black area to the right of the chart and drag towards the
left. The chart covering the area immediately to the right of the current
chart is loaded, replacing the current chart.
NOTE: The chart loaded will be the chart that is closest in scale to the current chart.
(b) zoom-out to a smaller scale chart and then zoom-in on the larger scale chart.
NOTES: (1) When zooming out, the minimum scale shows the whole world (.e. Small
scale chart).
(2) Raster Charts; For Zoom In and Zoom Out, the ECDIS looks for the
chart at the next available scale.
(3) When zooming-in, the maximum scale is 1:2000 (i.e. Large scale chart).
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Figure 56 - Displaying Adjoining Raster Charts
ZOOM-IN
203 To zoom-in on the chart proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor to the desired position on the chart.

(2) Hold down the left-hand pushbutton and click using the pushbutton. The display
changes to show the zoomed-in on area at half of the original chart scale.
(3) Alternatively, hold down the left-hand and middle pushbuttons and drag an
orange square outline over the required area. Release the pushbuttons; the
display changes to show the zoomed-in on area at full size.
NOTES: This function is only available on Vector Chart Windows
Using Drag-Zoom will change the chart motion mode to fixed if the
area zoomed into does not contain ownship.
ZOOM-OUT
204 To zoom-out from the chart proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor to the desired position on the chart.

(2) Hold down the left-hand pushbutton and click using the right-hand pushbutton.
The display changes to show the zoomed-out area at twice the original chart size.
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CHART MENU
205 The Chart menu is used to load new charts, install new charts, or update existing charts.
The menu also allows the navigator to set preferences for chart display and display user
maps. When the Chart Menu is selected the following menu is displayed:
Figure 57 - Chart Menu
NOTE: When the ECDIS is switched ON, if a position sensor is connected to the ECDIS and
position data is being received, the ECDIS automatically loads the Vector Chart
covering the received position, at an appropriate scale. If no position is available, the
chart display area remains grey and charts have to be loaded manually, as described in
the following paragraphs.
CHART SELECTION
206 When the cursor is moved over Open, the fly-out menu shown in Figure 58 appears.
Both Raster and Vector charts can be loaded from a world chart, or selected from a list of
charts. For Vector charts, the list is a list of preferred charts generated by the navigator using the
Save Current option (refer to paragraph 214), whereas the list of Raster charts is a list of
pre-installed charts, by number, name and scale.
Figure 58 - Open Chart Fly-Out Menu
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Raster Chart Selection
207 The scale of the Raster chart is indicated by the coloured scale bar, located at the bottom
left of the chart window. Two types of scale bar can be displayed. These are:
(1) Scale Bar: Shown for scales below 1:80,000. This is orange and grey in colour
and is divided into ten sections. The overall length of the scale bar represents 1
nautical mile (nm) and each sub-section represents 1/10 nm (or 1 cable).
(2) Latitude bar: Shown for scales above 1:80,000. This is black and grey in colour
and is divided into five sections. The overall length of the latitude bar represents
10 minutes of latitude and each sub-section represents 2 minutes.
NOTE: The scale bar is shown on each chart panel.
Selection from World Raster Chart
208 To select a Raster chart for the World, proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over World Raster Chart and press the left-hand pushbutton. A
Raster world chart is displayed.
(2) Using the Zoom-in and Zoom-out facilities (refer to paragraphs 203 and 204),
select the required chart.
Selection from Open Raster Chart
209 To load an Raster chart from the Open Raster Chart option proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over the chart menu and select Raster Chart. The dialogue box
shown in Figure 59 is displayed across the bottom of the chart area.
Figure 59 - Raster Chart Selection Box
(2) Charts can be sorted by chart number, alphabetically, by type, or by scale, by

clicking with the left-hand pushbutton in the title area for the appropriate column.
(3) Scroll through the list of charts and select the required chart by pressing the
left-hand pushbutton. The chart number appears on the right-hand side of the box.
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(4) The chart can be loaded into a new window by selecting the Load button, or
replace the currently selected chart by selecting the Replace button.
Vector Chart Selection
210 ENC data is organised in ‘cells’ which cover geographical regions at a set scale. ENC
cells are automatically selected for display according to scale. Where several cells are
required to be shown , the system will show all of these in one seamless display. Data within each
individual cell is also selected for display according to scale.
211 C-Map data is organised in regions, which cover a selection of scales.
212 The scale of the Vector chart is indicated by the coloured scale bar, located at the bottom
left of the chart window. Two types of scale bar can be displayed. These are:
(1) Scale Bar: Shown for scales between 1:2000 and 1:80,000. This is orange and
grey in colour and is divided into ten sections. The overall length of the scale bar
represents 1 nautical mile (nm) and each sub-section represents 1/10 nm (or 1
cable).
(2) Latitude bar: Shown for scales above 1:80,000. This is black and grey in colour
and is divided into five sections. The overall length of the latitude bar represents
10 minutes of latitude and each sub-section represents 2 minutes.
Selection from World Vector Chart
213 To select a Vector chart from the World Chart proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over World Vector Chart and press the left-hand pushbutton. An
world vector chart is displayed.
(2) Move the chart to the required area using the ‘Move Chart facility’ (refer to
paragraph 202).
(3) Using the Zoom-in and Zoom-out facilities (refer to paragraphs 203 and 204), or
Scale, which is an option in the Vector Chart Context menu (refer to paragraphs
558 and 568), select the required chart size.
NOTE: At this point the navigator may wish to save the current display, so that it can be easily
reproduced, using the Save Current facility (refer to paragraph 214).
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Save Current
214 To save the current Vector Chart view:
(1) Move the cursor over the chart menu and select Save Current. The dialogue box
shown in Figure 60 is displayed.
Figure 60 - Save Vector Chart Dialogue Box
(2) Enter a chart number and a title for the chart in the ‘Chart Number’ and ‘Title’
fields and select OK. The scale and geographical position of the view is saved to
the hard disk drive and can now be accessed from the Open Vector Chart option.
Selection from Open Vector Chart
215 To select a Vector chart from the Open Vector Chart option proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over the chart menu and select ENC Chart. The dialogue box
Figure 61 - Select Vector Chart for Viewing Dialogue Box
(2) Select the required chart from the list of previously saved Vector charts and click
on either Load or Replace, as required.
(3) Charts can be deleted from the list, if required, by selecting the required chart
from the list and clicking on the Delete button.
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CHART INSTALLATION
216 To install new charts:
(1) Move the cursor over Install. A fly-out menu, providing the chart types available
for installation, appears.
(2) Select the chart type to be installed.
Installing ARCS Charts
NOTE: ARCS charts must be loaded onto the system from the CD before they can be viewed.
217 Position the cursor over the Charts Menu and select ‘Install’. Highlight ‘ARCS’ and
select by clicking with the left-hand pushbutton.
NOTE: If the message “Please insert CD into drive” appears in the data panel, insert the
appropriate CD into the CD ROM drive.
218 A list of charts available on the CD is displayed in the Charts on CD window, at the top
left-hand side of the screen. To update the list of charts from CD, click on the ‘Browse for
Charts On CD’ title bar with the left-hand pushbutton.
Figure 62 - Browsing for ARCS Charts on CD
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219 Charts titles shown in yellow text indicate that a permit for that chart is loaded. Charts
shown in grey text require a permit to be loaded. Permits can be loaded from floppy disk
or other media (refer to paragraph 229), or manually (refer to paragraph 254, 252).
220 Charts stored on the CD are listed in numerical order. The following information is
provided for each chart:
(1) Chart No.

(2) Main Title.
(3) Scale.
(4) Issue Date.
(5) Edition Date.
(6) CD Location.
221 Charts can be selected and loaded from the CD to the system as either individual charts,
groups of charts or all charts.
222 When the required charts have been installed, click on the OK button with the left-hand
pushbutton.
Installing Individual Charts
223 To install selected individual charts from the CD:
(1) Move the cursor to the required chart and press the left-hand pushbutton. The
selected chart is highlighted in blue on a white background.
(2) Select the ‘Install Selected Charts’ button. The message "ARCS Chart
Installation in Progress " is displayed, together with a bar, depicting the progress
of the chart installation.
Installing Groups of Charts
224 To install a group of charts listed consecutively from the CD:
(1) The SHIFT key can be used in conjunction with the left-hand button to select a
group of consecutive charts in the list. Move the cursor to the first chart to be
installed and click with the left-hand button, hold down the SHIFT key and move
the cursor to the last chart required and click with the left-hand button.
Installation in Progress " is displayed, together with a bar, depicting the progress
of the chart installation.
NOTE: If the display does not have a SHIFT key, each chart will have to be selected individually.
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Figure 63 - Installing an ARCS Chart from CD
225 To install a group of individually selected charts from the CD:
(1) The CTRL key can be used in conjunction with the left-hand button to select
individual charts as a group. Move the cursor to the first chart to be installed and
click with the left-hand button, hold down the CTRL key and move the cursor to
the next chart required and click with the left-hand button. Repeat until all charts
required to be loaded are selected.
(2) Alternatively, and for displays that do not have a CTRL key, the right-hand
button can be used to select several individual charts as a group. Move the cursor
to the first chart required and click with the right-hand button to select the chart,
move the cursor to the next required chart and click with the right-hand button.
Repeat until all required charts are selected.
NOTE: Clicking on a selected chart with the right-hand button de-selects that chart.
Installation in Progress " is displayed, together with a bar depicting the progress
of the chart installation, as each chart is loaded.
226 To install several separate groups of charts from the CD:
(1) The Middle button can be used to select several group of charts from the list at
once. Moving the cursor to a required chart and clicking the middle button,
selects that chart and all charts above it, up to and including the next previously
selected chart (or group of charts) located above it in the list.
NOTE: Where no charts have been previously selected, clicking the middle button on a chart
selects that chart and all charts above it up to and including the first chart in the list.
Previously selected charts (or groups of charts) will remain selected.
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Installation in Progress " is displayed, together with a bar depicting the progress
of the chart installation, as each chart is loaded.
Installing All Charts
227 To install all charts from the CD to the system, select the ALL button. The message
detailed in paragraph 223 appears as each chart is loaded.
NOTE: A WARNING Box appears if the CD is removed from the CD-ROM drive whilst the
chart is being installed.
228 Repeat the paragraphs 217 to 227, as required, for the next CD.
Loading ARCS Permits from Disk
229 To load permits from disk:
(1) Select the Install Permits From Disk button. If media other than a floppy disk is
used, a dialog prompting for the selection of the location of the permit files
appears as shown in Figure 64.
Figure 64 - Selecting Permit Files Location
(2) If the permit files cannot be found the user is prompted to provide the correct
location.
(3) When the installation of permits is complete, a dialogue box showing the results
of permit verifiication is displayed.
Figure 65 - ARCS Permits Verification
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(4) If there are problems with the permits loaded from the disk, the message ‘Errors
During Permit Installation’, appears.
Manually Loading ARCS Permits
230 When a permit is not supplied on appropriate media, the permit has to be entered
manually. The permit number is usually supplied by a chart agent.
231 To manually load a permit:
(1) Click on the Manual Permit Entry box

(2) Type in the permit number and click on the Enter button.
(3) The chart title associated with the permit number changes to yellow text,
provided the permit number is valid. If the permit number is invalid, a Permit
Invalid message is displayed.
(4) When the correct permit number has been entered, the chart can then be loaded.
Verifying ARCS Chart Permits
232 The Verify Chart Permits button checks the system for expired or invalid permits and
allows the operator to delete expired/invalid permits from the system.
233 To verify Permits:
(1) Click on the Permits button. The system searches for expired/invalid permits and
displays the dialogue box shown in Figure 66 for each expired/invalid permit
found.
Figure 66 - Verifying ARCS Chart Permits
(2) Click on Yes to delete the permit from the system. Click on Yes To All to delete
all permits with errors from the system. Click on Skip to leave the permit on the
system. Click on Skip All to leave all permits on the system.
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Verifying ARCS Chart Database
234 The Verify Chart Database button checks the ARCS Charts database for valid permits
and chart files, and fixes any problems found.
235 To verify Database:
(1) Click on the Database button. The system checks the database for valid permits
and chart files. The dialogue box shown below is displayed when the database
verification is complete.
Figure 67 - Verifying Database
(2) Click on OK to close the dialogue box.
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Uninstalling Raster Charts
236 The Space Available for More Charts window in the centre right of the screen indicates
the approximate number of charts that can still be loaded onto the system. If more space is
required, Raster charts can be uninstalled.
237 The Delete Chart(s) button can be used to delete some of the existing charts from the
system if there isn’t enough space to load a chart. To delete a chart from the system
proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor to the Installed Charts window at the right-hand side of the
screen.
(2) Select the chart to be deleted by moving the cursor to the required chart and
pressing the left-hand pushbutton. The selected chart is highlighted in blue on a
white background.
(3) Select the Delete Chart(s) button. The following confirmation dialogue box is
displayed:
(4) When Yes is selected the chart is deleted from the system.
NOTE: Selecting Yes to All will delete all selected charts without asking for confirmation.
(5) Repeat steps (1) to (4) until the required amount of space is achieved.
238 When the required cells have been deleted, click on the Close button with the left-hand
pushbutton.
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Installing BSB Charts
239 Position the cursor over the Charts Menu and select ‘Install’. Highlight ‘BSB’ and select
by clicking with the left-hand pushbutton.
240 The procedure for installing BSB Charts is identical to that for installing ARCS charts,
except that no permits are required for BSB charts. Refer to paragraphs 218 to 228 and
paragraphs 236and 237 for details.
241 The Charts on CD window for BSB charts does not include the Install Permits and Verify
Permits/Database buttons found on the Charts on CD window for ARCS Charts, as
shown in Figure 68 below.
Figure 68 - Browsing for BSB Charts on CD
242 When the required cells have been installed, click on the OK button with the left-hand
pushbutton.
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Installing Vector Charts (ENC, DNC or C-Map)
243 Position the cursor over the Charts Menu and select ‘Install’. Highlight ‘Vector’ and
244 When Vector is selected from the Install menu, the following message is displayed:
245 Selecting No cancels the operation, selecting Yes displays the screen shown in Figure
69.
Figure 69 - Browsing for Vector Charts on CD
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246 The buttons at the top of the cell lists allow the navigator to sort cells by:
(1) Cell Name

(2) Usage
(3) Edition
(4) Updates
(5) Minimum Lat.
(6) Minimum Lat.
(7) Minimum Long
(8) Maximum Long
247 Click on the required button with the left-hand pushbutton, to sort the list.
248 Encrypted Chart cells are listed as encrypted under ‘Usage‘ and those shown in grey text
require a permit to be loaded. Chart cell titles shown in yellow text indicate that a permit
for that cell is loaded.
249 C-MAP databases are displayed in grey, but can still be installed.
Loading Encrypted ENC or C-MAP Permits from Floppy Disk, CD or other Media
250 When a permit is not supplied on suitable media, the permit has to be entered manually.
The permit is usually supplied by a chart agent.
251 To load a permit from floppy disk, CD or other media:
(1) Ensure that the correct permit type is selected in the permit type selection box.
(2) Place the floppy disk, CD or other media in the appropriate drive and click on
From Disk or From CD, as appropriate. If other media is used, a Dialog allowing
selection of the location of the permits is shown.
(3) When the permits have been loaded, they are listed, refer to paragraph 257.
(4) Once the permits are loaded, click on Browse for Cells on CD. The associated
encrypted chart cells in the list will change from grey to yellow text and the cell(s)
can then be loaded.
(5) After C-Map installation, the system should be shutdown and restarted.
NOTES:
(1) An Encrypted ENC subscription permit cannot be replaced by a single
purchase permit for the same cell. The subscription permit must be deleted first,
refer to paragraph 247 for further details.
(2) C-MAP permits can only be installed after the database has been installed.
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Manually Loading Encrypted ENC Permits
The permit is usually supplied by a chart agent.
(1) Ensure that Encrypted ENC is selected in the permit type selection box.
(2) Click on the Manual Permit Entry box
(3) Type in the permit number and click on the Enter button. The permits are then
listed, refer to paragraph 257.
(4) Click on Browse from CD. The chart title associated with the permit number
changes to yellow text, provided the permit number is valid.
(5) When the correct permit number has been entered, the chart can then be loaded.
Manually Loading C-MAP Permits
Figure 70 - Loading C-MAP Permits
(1) Ensure that C-MAP is selected in the permit Type selection box.
(2) Select the zone covered by the permit, in the Zone selection box.
(3) Select the area covered by the permit, in the Area Selection box.
(4) Type in the 16-character permit number and click on the Enter button
(5) After C-Map installation, the system should be shutdown and restarted.
256 The area covered by the permit can now be viewed in ECDIS.
NOTE: C-MAP permits can only be installed after the database has been installed from the CD.
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Listing Encrypted ENC Permits
257 To check which Encrypted ENC permits are installed:
(1) Ensure that the correct permit type (i.e. Encrypted ENC) is selected in the permit
type selection box.
(2) Select List Permits from the drop down list at the bottom of the Browsing for
Charts screen. The list of Encrypted ENC Permits installed is displayed:
Figure 71 - Listing Encrypted ENC Permits
258 The list provides the following information on each installed Encrypted ENC permit:
(1) Cell Name.

(2) Edition of Cell to which permit applies.
(3) Expiry Date.
(4) Subscription Type (either Subscription or Single Purchase).
259 Permits can be deleted, if required, by selecting the permit from the list and clicking on
Delete.
260 Selecting OK, closes the Encrypted ENC Permit List and initiates any changes made.
261 Selecting Cancel, closes the Encrypted ENC permit List without initiating changes.
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Encrypted ENC Subscription Expiry
262 If the Encrypted ENC subscription service has expired, the following message is
displayed:
263 If the Encrypted ENC subscription service is close to its expiry date, the following
message is displayed:
NOTE: The test for expiry of the subscription is performed on Start-up, on Installing a Vector
Chart(Chart-Install-Vector), or Updating a Vector Chart (Chart-Update-Vector) and at
midday each day.
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Cell & Database Installation
264 Go to Browse from CD. The available cells are displayed on the left-hand side of the
table, installed cells are displayed on the right.
265 To install all cells, select ‘Install All Cells’.
266 To install an individual cell or group of cells:
(1) Select the required cell name in the list of available cells by moving the cursor to
the required cell and pressing the left-hand pushbutton. The selected cell is
highlighted in blue on a white background.
(2) Click on the Install Selected Cells button using the left-hand pushbutton. The
following message appears in the top left-hand corner of the display:
"Checking New Cells - Please Wait". A progress bar is also displayed with this
message.
NOTE:
Cells can be selected for installation individually or as groups using the left-hand,
right-hand and middle buttons, as described in paragraphs223 to 227. Cells can also be
selected using the SHIFT and CTRL keys in conjunction with the left-hand button, as
described in paragraphs 224 and 225.
267 If the cell is encrypted, the permit for that cell may be invalid for a number of reasons,
including:
(1) The subscription has expired. When attempting to load a cell, the following
(2) An attempt is made to load a cell using the Single Purchase Permit for that cell.
The following message is displayed:
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(3) Important information including the checksum is stored in a catalogue file. If this
file is missing, the following message is displayed:
(4) Click on "Yes" to accept the cell or click on "Yes to All" to accept this warning for
all cells in this installation or click on "No" to stop installation of the cell.
(5) If a CRC error is detected, the following message is displayed:
(6) Click on "Yes" to accept the cell or click on "Yes to All" to accept this warning for
all cells in this installation or click on "No" to stop installation of the cell.
NOTE: The CRC check is used to confirm that the cell has not been altered or damaged. It is
recommended that cells which have failed the CRC check are NOT accepted.
(7) If the cell to be installed is an older edition of an already installed cell, the
following message is displayed:
(8) Select ‘Yes’ to continue the Installation,

or ‘Yes to All’ to acknowledge this error for all selected cells,
or ‘No’ to cancel the installation.
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NOTE: If any errors or warnings are detected, the following message is displayed to indicate
that warnings were found. These are inconsistencies in the data that are not deemed
critical:
(9) Select Yes to continue the Installation.

(10) When the chart is installed, the icon beside the cell name in the list of available
cells changes to a filing cabinet.
(11) When the required cells have been installed, click on the OK button with the
left-hand pushbutton.
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Cell Uninstall
268 To uninstall a cell:
(1) Select the required cell name in the list of installed cells by moving the cursor to
(2) Click on the Delete Cell(s) button using the left-hand pushbutton. The following
message appears:
"Deleting Cells - Please Wait". A progress bar is also displayed.

269 When the required cells have been deleted, click on the Close button with the left-hand
pushbutton.
ARCS Updates
270 Load the most recent ARCS update CD into the CD ROM drive. The details of the last
ARCS update CD used are displayed at the top of the display area of the screen, as shown
in Figure 72.
Figure 72 - ARCS Chart Update Screen
271 Position the cursor over the ‘Menu’ bar and select ‘Update Charts’. Highlight ‘ARCS’
and select by clicking with the left-hand pushbutton. The message ‘Scanning for Chart
Update Information - Please Wait’ is displayed in the of the screen.
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NOTES:
(1) If the message “Not an ARCS update CD” is displayed, load the latest ARCS
update CD.
(2) The ARCS Update CD may include a complete revision of a chart. If this is the
case, the ECDIS will provide a warning and the chart must be installed as
detailed in paragraph 217.
272 If no updates are found, the message “No Charts Require Updating” appears. If updates
are found, the Chart Number, the Chart Title, the Last Correction that has been made to
the chart on the hard disk and the Correction on the CD ROM are displayed.
273 The chart corrections provided on the Raster update CD can be applied by highlighting
and clicking on ‘Update All Charts’. The following status messages appear:
(1) Updating chart - XXX - Installing Update index file.

(2) Updating chart - XXX - Installing Update raster file.
NOTE: A WARNING Box, appears if the CD is removed from the CD ROM Drive whilst the
charts are being installed. The CD is automatically checked for remaining updates on
completion of the updates process.
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Vector Chart Updates
NOTE: The ECDIS automatically switches to Traditional symbols rather than Simplified
symbols, when the Vector Chart Update facility is selected and all details are switched
ON. This allows all data to be seen.
As Vector update CD's often include new editions of existing charts as well as updates for
these new and existing charts, the install procedure for vector charts must first be
completed by following the following steps:
(1) Follow the procedure starting at paragraph 250: Loading Encrypted ENC or
C-MAP Permits from Floppy Disk, CD or other media if new permits are
supplied with the new update CD.
(2) Follow the procedure given in paragraphs 243 - 245 and 264 - 267: Installing
Vector Charts (ENC, DNC or C-Map) to check if any New Editions of installed
existing charts exist and then install them.
274 To update an Vector Chart cell:
275 Click on Chart to reveal the Chart Menu. Then highlight Update and click on Vector. The
276 Selecting No cancels the operation, selecting Yes displays the Vector Chart Update
dialogue box, shown in Figure 73, across the bottom of the chart display area.
Figure 73 - Vector Chart Update Dialogue Box
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277 Insert the media containing the updates.
278 Click on the ‘CD Updates’ or ‘Disk Updates’ button, as appropriate. If Disk Updates is
selected, with media other than a floppy disk, a dialog is shown allowing selection of the
location of the updates. The system searches for updates on the selected media. While searching,
messages appear showing how many updates have been found. Once the search is complete, one
of the cells for which valid updates exist is selected. The details of the changes to that cell are
displayed on the chart (flashing) and are displayed in the Vector Chart Update box list.
279 If updates are found for which the subscription service has expired, the following
280 If other error conditions occur, a relevant message is displayed.
281 If no updates that can be applied are found, the following message is displayed:
NOTE: Only one cell is displayed, so there is an area of no data around the cell. All details are
switched on so that the complete cell can be seen.
282 To select another cell for which updates exist, click on the cell name at the top left of the
Vector Chart Update box and select a cell from the list. The list only contains cells for
which updates have been found and have not been applied.
283 To examine a particular change to the cell, click on the change in the list in the main area
of the Vector Chart Update box and that change will be displayed in the centre of the chart
area. The cell is shown alternating between its before and after state.
NOTE: Some changes are not visible, e.g. A change to a textual description for an area.
284 Once happy with all changes, click on ‘Accept Cell’ to apply the Update(s) to the cell.
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Other Updates
285 Click on the Other Updates button with the left-hand pushbutton. The dialogue box
Figure 74 - ENC Updates Location
286 Go to Browse and select the directory used to store updates. Click on the required update
with the left-hand pushbutton.
287 Click on the Update button with the left-hand pushbutton. The selected updates are
ticked.
288 Click on Done. The Update information is displayed in the ENC Updates dialogue box
across the bottom of the chart display area.
NOTE: Some updates will cause the base cell to be deleted. E.g. if a hydrographic office
amalgamates 2 cells to create 1 new cell, one of the original cells will be deleted. This
will be indicated in the Vector Chart Update dialogue box, as shown in Figure 75.
Figure 75 - Cell Cancelled by Update
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Errors Encountered While Updating
289 If errors are detected in the updates found or those being applied, the following messages
may be displayed:
CAUTION
Applying a corrupted update could make the cell unusable!
(1) The CRC check may fail on an update, causing the following message:
(2) The update may already have been applied, causing the following message:
(3) The update may be for a different edition of the cell, causing the following
message:
Install the appropriate edition of the cell and load the update again.
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C-MAP Updates
290 C-MAP do not normally supply updates. They normally supply a complete replacement
Database. The following procedure updates the C-MAP database to a newer version.
NOTE: Do not delete the old database during this procedure as this will now delete the Licences.
291 Position the cursor over the Charts Menu and select ‘Install’. Highlight ‘Vector’ and
292 When Vector is selected from the Install menu, the following message is displayed:
293 Selecting No cancels the operation, selecting Yes displays a screen, which is similar to
that shown in Figure 69.
294 Place the new CD ROM in the CD ROM drive.
295 Go to Browse from CD. The available cells are displayed on the left-hand side of the
table, installed cells are displayed on the right.
296 To install all cells, select ‘Install All Cells’.
297 To install an individual cell or group of cells:
(1) Select the required cell name in the list of available cells by moving the cursor to
(2) Click on the Install Selected Cells button using the left-hand pushbutton. The
following message appears in the top left-hand corner of the display.
“Checking New Cells - Please Wait”. A progress bar is also displayed with this
message.
298 Wait for the progress box to disappear. When the box has disappeared click on Close.
299 The new C-MAP database has now been installed on the system.
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300 Should it be necessary to update a C-MAP cell:
301 Click on Chart to reveal the Chart Menu. Then highlight Update and click on Vector. The
302 Selecting No cancels the operation, selecting Yes displays the Vector Chart Update
dialogue box, shown in Figure 73, across the bottom of the chart display area.
303 Insert the media containing the C-MAP updates.
304 Click on the ‘CD Updates’ or Disk Updates’ button, as appropriate. If Disk Updates is
selected, with media other than a floppy disk, a dialog is shown allowing selection of the
location of the updates. The system searches for C-MAP updates on the selected media. While
searching, messages appear showing how many updates have been found. Once the search is
complete, the following message is displayed:
305 To apply the updates, click ‘Yes’. The updates are applied immediately. Details of the
changes are not displayed.
306 To cancel the C-MAP update operation, click ‘No’.
Manual ENC Updates
307 The Manual ENC Updates facility allows the navigator to manually update an ENC cell,
e.g. move a buoy to a new location, insert a new symbol, delete a symbol, etc.
NOTES:
(1) Manual Raster updates may be performed using the User Mapping functionality.
(2) The ECDIS automatically switches to Traditional symbols rather than Simplified
symbols, when the Manual ENC Updates facility is selected and all details are switched
ON. This allows all data to be seen.
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308 To manually update an ENC, position the cursor over the ‘Menu’ bar and select ‘Update
Charts’. Highlight ‘Manual ENC’ and select by clicking with the left-hand pushbutton.
The following message is displayed:
309 Selecting No cancels the operation, selecting Yes displays the dialogue box shown in
Figure 76 across the bottom of the chart display area.
Figure 76 - Manual ENC Updates Box
the window.
Deleting a Symbol or Area
310 Proceed as follows:
(1) Select the cell to be updated from the Cell drop-down list.
(2) Click on the symbol or in the area with the left-hand pushbutton. A features box
appears (refer to paragraph 362).
(3) Select the relevant item from the list of features and then click on the OK button
with the left-hand pushbutton. The feature is now listed in the information area,
with its type, (e.g anchor berth), the action on it (in this case selected) and its
latitude and longitude.
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(4) Click on the Delete Item button with the left-hand pushbutton. The symbol is
crossed out with a diagonal orange line, as shown Figure 78, and Deleted appears
in the information area.
Figure 78 - Symbol Deleted from an ENC Cell
Inserting a Symbol
(2) Click on the Selected Insert arrow. A box of ENC symbols appears.
(3) Click on the required symbol with the left-hand pushbutton. This symbol now
appears in the Selected Insert box.
(4) Move the cursor over the cell and position the symbol at the required point.
(5) Click with the left-hand pushbutton to fix the symbol in position.
(6) The symbol is now listed as a feature in the information area, with its type, (e.g
buoy, cardinal), the action on it (in this case inserted) and its latitude and
longitude, and is also displayed with a orange ‘tail’ as shown in Figure 77,
indicating that it is a manually inserted symbol.
Figure 77 - Manually Inserted Symbol on an ENC Cell
(7) To insert another symbol of the same type, click on the Insert Item button with the
left-hand pushbutton, and proceed as detailed in steps (4) to (6).
(8) To insert a different symbol, the appropriate symbol must be selected as detailed
in steps (2) and (3).
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Inserting an Area
(2) Click on the Select Insert arrow. A flyout box of ENC symbols appears.
(3) Click on the required area symbol with the left-hand pushbutton (areas are
located at the bottom of the list). This symbol now appears in the Selected Insert
box.
(4) Move the cursor over the cell; the cursor has a small orange box attached to it
(area vertex symbol).
(5) Position the area vertex symbol at the required point.
(6) Click with the left-hand pushbutton at the required point to start the area.
(7) Move the cursor to the next location and click with the left-hand pushbutton.
Continue until the area is complete.
(8) Click with the middle pushbutton to fix the area.
(9) The area is now listed as a feature in the information area, with its type, the action
on it (in this case inserted) and its latitude and longitude, and is also displayed as
shown in Figure 79.
Figure 79 - Manually Inserted Area on an ENC Cell
NOTE: Each Area/Symbol can have text associated with it, clicking on the area/symbol causes
the associated text to be shown also.
Moving a Symbol
(2) Click on the symbol or in the area with the left-hand pushbutton. A features box
appears (refer to paragraph 362).
(3) Select the relevant item from the list of features and then click on the OK button
with the left-hand pushbutton. The feature is now listed in the information area,
with its type, (e.g anchor berth), the action on it (in this case selected) and its
latitude and longitude.
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(4) To move a symbol:

(a) Move the cursor to the required position and press the left-hand pushbutton
to fix the symbol or area’s new position.
(b) The symbol is now listed as a feature in the information area, with its type,
the action on it (in this case moved) and its latitude and longitude.
Modifying an Area
314 To modify an area:
(1) Click on the handles surrounding an area and drag the handles to move the
boundaries and change the size and shape of the area, as required.
(2) The old area is deleted and the new modified area is inserted in the information
area of the list of features.
Removing Updates
315 All updates or a particular update may be removed as follows:
(1) To clear all updates, move the cursor over the Clear All Updates button and press
the left-hand pushbutton. All updates are removed from the cell.
(2) To remove an individual update:
(a) Click on the symbol or in the area with the left-hand pushbutton. A features
box appears (refer to paragraph 362).
(b) Select the relevant item from the list of features and then click on the OK
button with the left-hand pushbutton. The feature is listed in the
information area, with its type, (e.g anchor berth), the action on it (in this
case selected) and its latitude and longitude.
(c) Move the cursor over the Remove Update button and press the left-hand
pushbutton. The update is removed from the cell.
NOTES:
(1) If an ENC cell is automatically updated by an update file or replaced, this
overrides and removes any manual updates.
(2) Soundings can NOT be modified.
Notes on Installing and Updating ENC Charts
ENC Chart CDs
316 ENC charts and updates, whether encrypted or not, are supplied on two types of CD, Base
CDs and Update CDs.
317 Base CDs contain the Base cell (chart) and any updates that were available at the time of
issue of the CD.
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318 Update CDs contain updates to the cells supplied on the Base CD. They also contain any
new editions of base cells issued since the Base CD was issued.
319 Most ENC chart services supply all updates since the Base CD on each update CD, i.e. a
cumulative system. This means that only the Base CD and the most recent update CD
need to be stored. This applies to the services from Primar Stavanger, Admiralty ENC Service,
Australian Hydrographic Service Seafarer ENCs, Japanese Hydrographic Associated ENCs.
320 Some ENC chart services do not use a cumulative system. For these services each update
CD since the last Base CD must be used in the correct sequence to update a chart fully.
This applies to Digital Ocean ENCs (NDI) authorised by the Canadian Hydrographic Service
General Procedure for Installing and Updating ENCs
(1) Install cells from the Base CD.

(2) Apply updates from the Base CD.
(3) Install new editions from the most recent Update CD.
(4) Apply updates from the most recent Update CD.
322 For non-cumulative systems steps (3) and (4) must be repeated for each Update CD in
turn.
Procedure for Handling a New Update CD
(1) If new editions of cells are supplied on the Update CD, install them. It may be
easier just to install all new editions.
(2) Apply updates.
ARRANGE
324 When the cursor is moved over Arrange a fly-out menu, comprising Cascade, Tile
Vertically and Tile Horizontally, is displayed.
325 This menu allows the navigator to manipulate the display when more than one chart
window is present (up to a maximum of four).
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VECTOR CHART SETTINGS
326 When Vector Chart Settings is selected from the Charts menu, a Vector Chart Settings
dialogue box is displayed across the bottom of the screen, as shown in Figure 80. This
dialogue box enables the type and level of information displayed on all the Vector charts
displayed to be set.
Figure 80 - Vector Chart Settings Dialogue Box

NOTE: The settings selected affect all Vector charts, but have no effect on Raster chart
displays.
Display Level
327 Base, Standard, Additional and All enable the navigator to choose the amount of
information displayed on the chart. Base information is always displayed, either on its
own, or as part of Standard, or Additional options. The Standard option comprises Base
information and additional information. The Additional option comprises Base and Standard
information, and additional information. The All option displays all available data. The
information comprising each option is detailed in the following paragraphs.
Base
328 Base information displayed on the chart comprises:
(1) Coastline (high water).

(2) Ownship’s safety contour (set via the Safety Settings menu, located under the
Main Menu).
(3) Indication of isolated underwater dangers of depths less than the safety contour
which lie within the safe waters defined by the safety contour.
(4) Indication of isolated dangers which lie within the safe water defined by the
safety contour such as bridges, overhead wires, etc., and including buoys and
beacons whether or not these are being used as aids to navigation.
(5) Traffic routing systems.
(6) Scale, range, orientation and display mode.
(7) Units of depth and height.
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Standard
329 Standard information displayed on the chart comprises:
(1) Base information.

(2) Drying line.
(3) Indication of fixed and floating aids to navigation
(4) Boundaries of fairways, channels, etc.
(5) Visual and radar conspicuous features.
(6) Prohibited and restricted areas.
(7) Chart scale boundaries.
(8) Indication of cautionary notes.
Additional
330 Additional information displayed on the chart comprises:
(1) Spot soundings.

(2) Submarine cables and pipelines.
(3) Ferry routes.
(4) Details of all isolated dangers.
(5) Details of aids to navigation.
(6) Contents of cautionary notes.
(7) ENC edition date.
(8) Geodetic datum.
(9) Magnetic variation.
(10) Graticule.
(11) Place names.
All
331 All available data is displayed.
Selection of Base, Standard, Additional and All Options
332 To select the type of information for display on the chart, position the cursor on the down
arrow of the Display Level drop-down list box and press the left-hand pushbutton, then
move the cursor over the required option and press the left-hand pushbutton.
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Depth Shading
333 The depth shade options allow the navigator to select either two or four shades to display
depth contours on the chart.
Two Depth Shades
334 When the two depth shades option is selected the chart displays depth contours as
follows:
(1) White - Displays depths greater than Ownship’s safety (the safety contour is set
via the Safety Settings menu, located under the Main Menu).
(2) Blue - Displays depths less than Ownship’s safety.
Four Depth Shades
335 When the four depth shades option is selected the chart displays depth contours as
follows:
(1) Dark Blue - Displays depths less than the shallow contour setting (the shallow
contour is set via the Safety Settings menu, located under the Main Menu).
(2) Light Blue - Displays depths less than the safety contour, but greater than the
shallow contour.
(3) Grey - Displays depths greater than the safety contour, but less than the deep
contour (the deep contour is set via the Safety Settings menu, located under the
Main Menu).
(4) White - displays depths greater than the deep contour.
Selection of Two, or Four Depth Shades
336 To select number of depth shades for display on the chart, select the required choice from
the drop-down list box.
NOTE: Separate depth shades only appear if the ENC data contains the appropriate contour
information.
Symbol Style
337 To select the required style of symbol displayed, click on the down arow of the Symbol
Style drop-down list box and select the required style; either simplified (electronic chart
symbols) and Traditional (paper chart symbols), is displayed.
338 This drop-down list box allows the navigator to choose simplified or a representation of
Traditional symbols for display on the chart.
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Time Varying Objects
339 Some vector chart objects are valid between certain times, e.g. some buoys are removed
during winter. This option specifies all objects are displayed, irrespective of time or only
those which apply on the present date.
Specific Settings
340 The following specific settings can also be enabled or disabled, as required.
Deep Soundings
341 With Deep Soundings selected, the chart displays soundings deeper than the Safety
Contour setting, which is set via the Safety Settings dialogue box, located under the Main
Menu.
NOTE: Deep Soundings are indicated by a number displayed on the chart.
Shallow Soundings
342 With Shallow Soundings selected, the chart displays soundings shallower than the Safety
Contour, which is set via the Safety Settings dialogue box, located under the Main Menu.
NOTE: Shallow Soundings are indicated by a number displayed in bold emphasised type on the
chart.
Lights
343 With lights selected, the chart displays the plume of light and arc of visibility from buoys,
beacons, lighthouses, etc.
Textual Annotations
344 With Textual Annotations selected, text relevant to a particular position on the chart is
displayed, e.g. Bottom Quality, Place Names.
Symbol Failures
345 With Symbol Failures selected, un-recognised objects are displayed as a magenta
exclamation mark.
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Information Points
346 With Information Points selected, Information Points are displayed. These provide
additional information on an object when extra information is available. The additional
information is provided in a Features box (refer to paragraph 362). An Information Point is
indicated by the symbol shown in Figure 81.
Figure 81 - Information Point Symbol
Shallow Pattern
347 With Shallow Pattern selected, areas more shallow than Ownship’s safety contour (refer
to paragraph 128) are cross-hatched.
Better Usage Areas
348 With Better Usage Areas selected, cells which provide more detailed information are
displayed in a magenta outline.
Data Quality
349 With Data Quality selected, the quality of the ENC data for the cells on display is
indicated, e.g. Figure 82 shows Zone of Confidence U (Un-assessed) data.
Figure 82 - Example of Data Quality Indication
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DISPLAY OPTIONS
350 When the cursor is moved over Display Options, a fly-out menu, as shown in Figure 83,
is displayed.
NOTE: The display options are applied to all chart windows.
351 The User Maps menu allows the navigator to load previously created maps (refer to
paragraph 455) onto a chart.
User Maps
352 To load a previously created map, select the User Maps menu; the dialogue box shown in
Figure 83 is displayed across the bottom of the chart area.
Figure 83 - Display Options User Maps Menu
(1) Go to the list of available maps. The list of Available Maps are those which have
previously been created using the map edit facility (refer to paragraph 455).
Select the required map(s) with the left-hand pushbutton.
Figure 84 - User Map Display Selection Box
(2) Move the cursor over the Add Map(s) button and press the left-hand pushbutton.
The name(s) of the selected map(s) now appear in the Selected Maps list and the
map(s) appear on the chart.
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353 To remove a map proceed as follows:
(1) Go to the list of Selected Maps and select the required map(s) with the left-hand
pushbutton.
(2) Move the cursor over the Remove Map(s) or Remove All button and press the
left-hand pushbutton. The name(s) of the selected map(s) now appear in the
Available Maps list and the map(s) are removed from the chart.
354 Select the Close button with the left-hand pushbutton to exit the dialogue box.
Targets
355 There is a menu item for each source of Target Data. Each target's menu item allows
global selection for the display of targets from the selected source.
356 Radar targets are displayed on the chart with a COG/SOG vector as shown in Figure
below. The text Radar 1 denotes the Radar supplying the target data and 4 is the Target
Number.
Figure 85 - Typical Target Information
NOTE: The COG/SOG vector time marks shown on Target Symbol above, indicate time intervals
of: 1 minute (normal mark lines); 6 minutes (bold mark lines).
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357 AIS targets are displayed on the chart as shown in the centre illustration in Figure 87
below. The solid line is the heading of the target and the Flag at the end of the heading
line indicates that the vessel is turning in that direction. The other line is the target's COG/SOG
vector. The other two illustrations show AIS Aid to Navigation and (with a V') AIS Virtual Aid to
Navigation. The box around the target on the right-hand illustration shows the physical
dimensions of the aid to navigation. This box is displayed if the display is sufficiently zoomed in.
The text displayed alongside an AIS target can take two formats:
Figure 87 - AIS Target

Information
(1) When only basic data is available, the source of the data (AIS) and the MMSI
number of the vessel is displayed as shown on the left-hand target in Figure 87
above.
(2) When extended data is available, the name of the vessel and its callsign is
displayed as shown on the right-hand target in Figure 87 above.
NOTE: All available target data for a particular AIS target can be displayed by left-clicking on
it. For each of the target types (Class A, Class B and Aids to Navigation), the set of data that is
displayed is different.
358 ARPA Targets are designated as Tracked, Acquired or Lost and are indicated as such by
the symbols shown in Figure 87.
Figure 86 - ARPA Target Symbols
NOTE: The ECDIS does not display reference target indication. All data for a particular Radar
Target can be displayed by left-clicking on it.
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359 If the ECDIS is connected to a system capable of generating a crew alarm, e.g. an RIB
tracker, when the alarm is generated, the text ‘ALARM’ is displayed adjacent to the
target source, as shown in Figure 88.
Figure 89 - Target Alarm
Target Labels
360 Turns the text annotations of targets on and off.
External Cursors
361 External cursors allows a cross-hair cursor from an external equipment, such as a radar or
ECTAB, to be displayed on a chart. A label is automatically attached to the cursor to
show the operator the type of external cursor, as shown in Figure 88.
Figure 88 - External Cursor
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CHART FEATURES/CELL INFORMATION BOX
VECTOR CHART FEATURES/CELL INFORMATION
362 A left click on a Vector Chart provides information on the selected item in a Features/
Cell Information box. Figure 90 shows an example Features/Cell Information box.
Figure 90 - Example Features Box
363 When the Features option is chosen, a list comprising all the information for the selected
point is displayed in the left-hand side of the box. When an item is selected from the list,
information for that item is displayed in the right-hand side of the box (e.g. Mariner's Notes, Map
Information, Target Data, etc.). If a target is selected in the list, the seleceted target is indicated
on the chart. See figure 87.
364 When the Cell Information option is chosen, a list of the cell references associated with
the whole view is displayed in the left-hand side of the box. Select the required cell in the
list and the cell reference is highlighted. The information associated with the selected cell, e.g.
Edition number, Update History, is displayed in the right-hand side of the box, as shown in
Figure 91 below.
Figure 91 - Example Cell Information Box
RASTER FEATURES/CHART INFORMATION
365 The Features/Chart Information box is displayed in the same manner as described above
for Vector charts. The Feature data displayed is for user defined features, e.g. Maps or
ARPA Targets. If user defined features are available, the Chart Information will automatically
be displayed in the Features/Chart Information box.
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ENC SYMBOLS (CHART 1)
366 When ENC Symbols (Chart 1) is selected, the screen displays the following:
Figure 92 - ENC Symbols (Chart 1)
367 The main part of the screen shows the ECDIS Symbols currently used and the right-hand
Information panel changes to list the available Chart options.
368 The following options are available:
(1) Chart Information, including:

General (see Figure 92)
Topography
Hydrography
Symbols
(2) Test Pattern
Grey Scale (see Figure 93)
Colour Differentiation (see Figure 94).
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Figure 93 - Test Pattern (Grey Scale)
(3) Colour Scheme

Day - Bright
Day - White
Day - Black Background
Dusk - Green
Dusk- Red
Night - Green
Night - Red
Figure 94 - Colour Scheme (Day - Bright)
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GREYSCALE TEST
369 The Greyscale test is a visual test that is used to determine the colour tracking of the CRT
monitor. It is not applicable to LCD (flat screen) monitors. This test requires judgement
on the part of the operator.
370 This test consists of putting a greyscale of at least 8 steps from black to white on the
screen. The greyscale is made of rectangles 2.5 cm by 10 cm, orientated in a vertical
direction. The greyscale is to be observed by the viewer from a distance of about 50 cm to 100 cm
and any colour shifts in any of the rectangles of grey noted.
371 They greyscale should appear to be a neutral shade of white in all rectangles. Each
should appear to be the same ‘colour’ as the others, even though varying in intensity from
black to white. Colour shading in any of the rectangles indicates a problem with display
adjustment.
Interpretation of Results
372 The observer will see either a greyscale that is pure and free from colouring, or one which
shows varying degrees of shading. If no colouring is seen, then the CRT is performing
properly. If slight shading is seen, then the CRT is usable. If there is a lot of shading, then the
CRT may be providing false colour information.
373 This test is used as an indication of performance of the CRT, but not an absolute measure.
It should be noted that the identification and the degree of problem will vary according to
the operator, so should not be considered as a quantitative test.
COLOUR DIFFERENTIATION TEST DIAGRAM
374 The diagram comprises twenty squares extending over the whole of the screen (refer to
Figure 94). Each square is coloured with one of the main ENC background area shades,
and each carries a diagonal line in one of the important line or symbol colours. The background
colours are:
(1) Light blue

(2) Muted yellow
(3) Grey
(4) White or Black depending on the colour scheme selected.
375 The Line colours are:
(1) Light grey or Dark grey depending on the colour scheme selected
(2) Orange
(3) Yellow
(4) Magenta
(5) Green
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(6) Blue
376 The test squares are as follows:
Square 1 Square 2 Square 3 Square 4 Square 5

Magenta Blue Grey Green Orange
On On On On On
White/Black Grey Light blue Grey Light blue
Green Blue Orange Magenta Grey
On On On On On
Muted yellow White/Black White/Black Grey White/Black
Magenta Yellow Green Orange Yellow
On On On On On
Light blue Grey White/Black Muted yellow Light blue
Orange Grey Green Yellow Blue
On On On On On
Grey Muted yellow Light blue White/Black Light blue
377 The test consists of being able to distinguish the background colours and to pick out the
like line colours., e.g. To say that squares 3, 5, 11, 15, 18 and 20 all have a Light blue
background, and that squares 3, 10 and 17 have a grey line.
SINGLE COLOUR
378 This allows for the display of each ECDIS colour for calibration purposes. Select the
desired colour from the list of colours to obtain a square of that colour displayed on a
background of the colour BKAJ1.
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ROUTES MENU
379 Move the cursor to the Routes drop-down menu and click the left-hand pushbutton. The
menu shown in Figure 95 appears.
Figure 95 - Route Planning Options

SWAP TO ALTERNATIVE
380 The Swap to Alternative option is used in conjunction with the Alternative Route facility
(refer to paragraph 451). If the navigator wishes to follow the alternative route, move the
cursor to the Routes drop-down menu and select Swap to Alternative. The alternative route is
now displayed in red, indicating that it is the route now being followed, and the main route is now
displayed in orange, indicating that it is no longer being followed.
ROUTE PLANNING
381 The Route Planning option is used to create and edit routes. Move the cursor over Route
Planning and click the left-hand pushbutton. The Route Planning box, shown in Figures
96 and 97 appears across the bottom of the Chart area.
Figure 96 - Route Planning Box (New Route)
the window.
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Figure 97- Route Planning Box (Existing Route - Scrolled Right)
382 The following buttons are provided as an aid to route planning:
(1) Undo Last

(2) Add Waypoint
(3) Delete Waypoint
(4) Reverse Route Settings
(5) Print the Route
(6) Fully Check the Route
(7) Safety Check the Route
(8) Tools
383 The following list provides a brief description of the Route Planning Box columns:
(1) WP - Waypoint Number.

(2) Waypoint Name, which defaults to the waypoint number.
(3) ! - Number of Dangers detected on the associated route leg detected by the full or
safety check. The number shown on the same row as WP001 is the total number
of changes detected.
(4) Latitude - Latitude of the waypoint.
(5) Longitude - Longitude of the waypoint.
(6) Type - WP Type (Normal, Mark or Calculated).
(7) GC/RL/Comp - Leg Type (either Great Circle Rhumb Line or Composite).
(8) Course - The course between the previous waypoint and the selected waypoint.
(9) Length - The distance between the previous waypoint and the selected waypoint.
(10) Distance< - cumulative distance (or Distance> - distance to end). Click on the
column title to toggle between the two.
(11) Speed - The planned Leg Speed (used in Radius, RoT and ETA calculations).
Therefore, if the speed is changed either the Radius or RoT changes, depending
on the selected turn type.
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(12) Channel - The channel limit distance.

(13) Turn - The turn type, either radius or RoT.
(14) Radius - If the Turn Radius setting is changed the RoT setting automatically
changes to suit the new Turn Radius and speed.
(15) RoT - If the Rate of Turn (RoT) setting is changed, the Turn Radius setting
automatically changes to suit the RoT and speed.
(16) Date Time - Calculated time of arrival. When Route Planning is entered the first
waypoint defaults to the current date and time. In order to obtain a realistic ETA,
an appropriate date and time should be entered for the first waypoint.
(17) Hours < = Cumulative journey time (or Hours > = time to journey end). Click on
the column title to toggle between the two.
NOTE: Values that are not set to the default value in the Route Planning box are shown in white.
384 The Primary Route is displayed while a route is being planned. The planned route
becomes the Alternative Route for the duration of the route planning and is displayed in
orange. On completion of the Route Planning (i.e. the planned route is saved) the original
alternative route is re-instated.
GC/RL/Comp
385 The Composite option breaks the leg into a series of rhumb lines, simulating a great
circle line. Selecting composite brings up a dialogue box where you can change the
settings.
Figure 98 - Comp GC Settings Dialogue Box
386 The options are:
(1) Limiting latitude. The simulated great circle line will be truncated at the specified
latitude, if the check box is checked.
(2) Change course every:
(a) Degrees of longitude - the Great Circle leg will be divided into rhumb line
legs, a new leg starting every X degrees of longitude.
(b) Hours - each leg will take X hours to run at the leg’s planned speed.
(c) Miles - each leg will be X miles long.
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(d) Degrees of course change - each course change between rhumb line legs
will be of X degrees.
Creating a Route
387 With the Route Planning Box displayed (refer to paragraph 381) move the cursor over the
Chart, the cursor changes to a black dot circled in red and is labelled START.
NOTE: A route may be planned using the graphical method, i.e. by clicking on the Chart and
creating the route using the cursor, or by using the Route Planning box and entering
values via the keyboard. Also, a route may be created from an ECTAB and transferred to
the ECDIS by enabling the External Input ON option (refer to paragraph 437).
During Route Planning the selected route for monitoring is continuously shown in red
route planning is shown in orange. The alternate route is not shown during
route planning.
388 With the cursor on the Chart, press the left-hand pushbutton to start the route. The
Waypoint No, Latitude, etc, of the first waypoint are displayed in the Route Planning
box.
389 To position subsequent waypoints, move the cursor to the appropriate position on the
Chart and press the left-hand pushbutton. Figure 99 shows an example of a route.
Figure 99 - Example Route

390 The details of the subsequent waypoint are displayed in the Route Planning box and the
waypoint number is displayed beside the waypoint, on the Chart.
391 Click with the middle pushbutton, to end the route.
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Modifying an Existing Route
392 With the Route Planning Box displayed (refer to paragraph 381):
(1) Click with the left-hand pushbutton on the small arrow to the right of the Name
box, to display the available routes; as shown in Figure 100.
(2) Select the required route from the list, using the scrolling facility.
Figure 100 - Available Routes Drop-down List
Adding a Waypoint to the Route
393 Once the route is completed, to add another waypoint to the route, either:
(1) Using the graphical method; click with the left-hand pushbutton on the displayed
leg, drag to the required position and click again to fix the waypoint.
(2) Using the tabular method; select a waypoint by clicking on the desired row, click
on the Add Waypoint button located at the bottom of the Route Planning box.
This creates a waypoint midway between the selected waypoint and the next
waypoint.
(3) If a waypoint is added after the last waypoint, then the current route becomes
editable on the chart allowing insertion of any number of waypoints. The
procedure for inserting waypoints is the same as that given in paragraphs 388 to
391 for creating a route.
394 When a Waypoint is inserted, the subsequent Waypoints are renumbered.
Head and Stern Marks
395 During route creation, drop a waypoint on the landmark you wish to steer towards (or
away from). After creating the route, set the waypoint as a Mark in the Type column on
the Route planning dialogue. A calculated waypoint will be created at the same location. Select
this on the chart and drag it to the point at which you wish to turn.
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Adjusting the Position of a Waypoint
396 The position of the new waypoint may be adjusted using either of the following methods:
(1) Using the graphical method, click with the left-hand pushbutton at the waypoint.
Move the waypoint to appropriate position and click again to fix the waypoint, or
(2) Using the tabular method, click on the field associated with the new waypoint and
edit the data.
Deleting a Waypoint
397 To delete a waypoint from the leg, either:
(1) Select the waypoint on the Chart and move it over the next, or previous waypoint
in the leg and then click with the left-hand pushbutton, or
(2) Move the cursor to the Route Planning box and select any box of data in the
waypoint row to be deleted. Move the cursor to the Delete Waypoint button and
press the left-hand pushbutton.
398 Both methods remove the waypoint from the leg and re-number the subsequent
waypoints accordingly.
399 Several sequential Waypoints can be deleted at once, if required, by selecting the first of
the waypoints to be deleted and moving it over the first waypoint to be kept and clicking
the left-hand pushbutton. All intermediate waypoints are deleted as part of this operation. This
will not work if either of the two waypoints is calculated or a mark.
NOTE: If several waypoints are inadvertently deleted, they can be recovered by clicking on the
Undo Last button.
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Editing Route Settings
400 The route settings may be ‘fine tuned’ using the edit fields in the Route Planning box. To
edit route settings:
NOTE: To centre a waypoint on the Chart, move the cursor over the required waypoint number
and click with the left-hand pushbutton.
(1) Click in the appropriate field, e.g. Latitude. The text changes to yellow on black.
(2) The cursor may be moved along the text using the arrow keys on the keyboard,
which allows editing of individual characters, or the text may be over-typed by
double-clicking in the box with the left-hand pushbutton and entering the text
using the keyboard. The text is entered when the next edit field is clicked upon.
(3) In some fields a drop down list appears, e.g. in the GC/RL field. In this case, click
on the arrow with the left-hand pushbutton, move the cursor over the required
selection and press the left-hand pushbutton. The new selection now appears in
the field.
(4) Boxes with white characters indicate that the value is set to the default, or
calculated value. Where a default value is used, such as; speed, width, turn radius
or rate of turn (RoT), the default value is shown at the top of the appropriate
column in brackets. The default value may be altered, by clicking with the
left-hand pushbutton in the default value field and over-typing with the new
value. This will, however, alter the default value for the current route. The default
may be returned to on an individual entry by pressing the middle pushbutton.
NOTE: If the Rate of Turn (RoT) setting is changed, the Turn Radius setting automatically
changes to suit the RoT and speed. Similarly, if the Turn Radius setting is changed the
RoT setting automatically changes to suit the new Turn Radius and speed.
If the speed setting is changed, the RoT or Turn Radius change to compensate, depending
on the type of turn selected.
(5) Where calculated values are shown (date/time), the value may be altered by
clicking with the left-hand pushbutton in the value field and over-typing with the
new value. The value is now shown as cyan text in brackets. To revert to the
default on an individual entry, press the middle pushbutton.
(6) Time and Speed planning calculations can be made by entering a desired ETA
(Estimated Time of Arrival) at one or more waypoints and setting a planned leg
speed as desired.
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Route Planning Tools
401 The Route Planning Tools option is used to add pilotage information to the route. Move
the cursor over Tools on the Route Planning box and click the left-hand pushbutton. The
route planning tools box shown below appears across the bottom of the chart area.
Figure 101 - Route Planning Tools
402 There are four types of tool:
(1) Clearing Range

(2) Clearing Bearing
(3) Note
(4) Parallel Index Line
403 The following buttons are provided as an aid to route planning tools:
(1) Add - adds a tool to the tools list on the left hand sided of the route planning
dialogue.
(2) Delete - removes the tool selected in the tools list.
(3) Next - used with clearing bearings to create a new clearing bearing beginning at
the end point of the previous bearing.
(4) Undo Last - takes away the last action performed on the route planning tools box.
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Creating a Clearing Range
404 With the route planning tools box displayed move the cursor over Add and click the
left-hand pushbutton. This adds a new tool to the tools list on the left hand side of the
route planning tools dialogue. With this newly created tool selected, change the tool type to
Clearing Range. Figure 102 below shows how the dialogue now looks.
Figure 102 - Route Planning Tools - Clearing Range
405 The following list provides a brief description of the data that is associated with a
Clearing Range:
(1) Name - contains the name of the Clearing Range. This can be changed by the
operator.
(2) Associated with Leg - each tool is associated with a leg. The text in the
‘Associated with Leg’ box shows the numbers of the start and end waypoints of
the leg. In the example above the Clearing Range is associated with the leg from
WP001 to WP002.
(3) Reference Point - the selected reference point of the Clearing Range.
(4) Range - distance in nautical miles of the Clearing Range.
406 When the Clearing Range type is selected, click on a point on the chart to set a clearing
range from and drag the cursor out to the required range and click with the left-hand
pushbutton to set the range. At this point a filled semi-circle is shown around the point selected,
with the cut line running parallel to the course of the associated leg. The range can be edited by
clicking on Range and typing the data in.
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Creating a Clearing Bearing
Clearing Bearing. Figure 103 shows how the dialogue now looks.
Figure 103 - Route Planning Tools - Clearing Bearing
408 The following list provides a brief description of the data that is associated with a
Clearing Bearing:
(1) Name - contains the name of the Clearing Bearing. This can be changed by the
operator.
the leg. In the example above the Clearing Bearing is associated with the leg from
WP001 to WP002.
(3) Reference Point - the selected reference point of the Clearing Bearing.
(4) Bearing - angle of the Clearing Bearing line.
409 When Clearing Bearing is selected, click on a point on the chart from where you want to
set a Clearing Bearing. Select the end point to set the bearing. The bearing can be
adjusted numerically within the dialogue box. Then select the cut off point to set the Bearing
Line. This line is shown as per the normal standard for bearing lines, with an arrowhead pointing
towards the origin point (which is also indicated). The Clearing Bearing is also shown running
along the line as NMT (Not More Than) or NLT (Not Less Than) e.g. NLT 073. The area that
depicts a danger to the vessel will be shaded the length of the line, for one quarter of a mile
perpendicular to the line.
410 If the ‘Next’ button is clicked, this adds another Clearing Bearing, the start point is
automatically set as the cut off point of the previous line; hence, the two lines are joined
automatically, and the second line is defined with only two clicks.
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Creating a Note
Note. Figure 104 shows how the dialogue now looks.
Figure 104 - Route Planning Tools - Note
412 The following list provides a brief description of the data that is associated with a note:
(1) Name - contains the name of the note. This can be changed by the operator.
the leg. In the example above the Note is associated with the leg from WP001 to
WP002.
(3) Text - this contains information regarding the note itself.
(4) Category - this represents whether the note is cautionary or informative, its
default is informative.
413 A note can be placed on the chart by selecting the position on the chart and clicking the
left-hand pushbutton, the position data is updated to reflect where the note has been
placed. A note can also be placed on a chart numerically by editing the position latitude and
longitude fields in the route planning tools box.
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Creating a Parallel Index Line
414 With the route planning tools box displayed move the cursor over Add and click on the
left-hand pushbutton, this adds a new tools to the tools list on the left hand side of the
route planning dialogue. With the newly created tool selected, change the tool type to Parallel
Index Line. Figure 105 shows how the dialogue now looks.
Figure 105 - Route Planning Tools - Parallel Index Line
415 The following list provides a brief description of the data that is associated with a Parallel
Index Line.
(1) Name - contains the name of the Parallel Index Line.

the leg. In the example above the PI Line is associated with the leg from WP001
to WP002.
(3) Reference Point - the selected point of the PI line.
416 When Parallel Index Line tool type is selected and the cursor is moved onto the chart the
Parallel Index Lines origin is fixed to the cursor. The Parallel Index Line is parallel to the
leg between the two waypoints it is associated with. Click the left-hand pushbutton to set the
Parallel Index Line down onto the chart. Once the PI line is set down the ends of the line can be
adjusted by clicking on the ends with left-hand pushbutton and moving the trackerball. Another
click on the left-hand pushbutton sets the end of the line down on the chart.
Editing a Route Tool
417 A tool can be edited by selecting it from the left hand list on the route planning tools box
or by selecting the tool on the chart. Then data fields can be changed as required.
Deleting a Route Tool
418 A tool can be deleted by selecting it from the left hand list on the route planning tools box
or by selecting the tool on the chart and moving the cursor over Delete, then click the
Saving Route Tools
419 All route planning tools are saved when the route is saved in the route planning dialogue.
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Display of Route Tools
420 The display of route planning tools can be Hidden in the Overlays menu. The default
should be ON. The same settings apply when changing between chart types.
Printing the Route
421 Selecting the Print Route option prints the route in the format shown below.
Figure 106 - Typical Print Route Printout
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Checking a Route
422 When the route has been planned, it should be checked for any possible hazards. Two
types of check are possible; Full Check and Safety Check, using the corresponding
buttons in the Route Planning box.
423 When selected, Full Check initiates a check of the planned route for buoys, wrecks,
pipelines, cables, or areas of danger, which could compromise the safe navigation of the
ship or should be brought to the attention of the Navigator/Operator. The route is also checked
for planned speed too fast or too slow, planned turns too tight and whether the route geometry is
valid (i.e. whether the selected turn radius is compatible or incompatible with the length of a leg).
424 Any potential hazards found by the check are highlighted on the route using graphical
symbols as shown in Figure 107, below.
NOTE: Only restricted and cautionary areas are checked for hazards, not traffic lanes.
Figure 107 - Danger Symbols
NOTE: A long route may take several minutes to check.
425 When selected, Safety Check initiates a check of the planned route for Dangers, i.e.
objects with which the vessel can collide (e.g. shallow water, low bridges, etc.).
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Route Passwords
426 If the Route password facility is enabled in the user preference dialogue, when saving, or
deleting a route, the route password is requested. Each route has its own password.
427 If a new password is required, e.g. when saving a route for the first time, the Enter New
Password dialogue is displayed.
Figure 108 - Enter New Password Dialogue Box
428 Either click the Not Required button if no password is required, or enter a password for
the route. Enter the same password in the Retype to Confirm box and click OK.
429 If the password needs to be entered, e.g. when saving modifications to an existing route,
the enter password dialogue is displayed.
Figure 109 - Route Password Dialogue Box (Prior to Password Entry)

NOTE: Initially the password dialogue box will only display the password prompt and the
Cancel button. This ensures that only authorised personnel, in possession of the
password, can change existing routes. However, the route can be saved with a different
name and a new password. A password is requested for all new routes.
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430 To change Route settings:
(1) Open the route and make the changes required.

(2) Click on Close. The Route Password Dialogue box is then displayed. The route
password is required to save changes to the route. If the password
(3) Type in the Password. Once the password has been typed in correctly, the OK
button appears in the Password Dialogue box (as shown in Figure 44).
Figure 110 - Route Password Dialogue Box (After Password Entry)
(4) Click on OK. The modified route is saved.

431 Once the correct password has been entered, the password can be changed if required.
432 To change Password:
(1) Enter the correct password.

(2) Click on Change. The Change Password dialogue box is displayed.
Figure 112 - Change Password Dialogue Box
(3) The password can now be changed, as required.

(4) Type in the new password and enter it again to confirm.
(5) Click on OK to accept the change or Cancel to abort the change.
Saving and Naming the Route
433 When the planned route has been checked, name the route in the Route drop-down list, by
clicking in the box with the left-hand pushbutton and entering the appropriate text. The
default name is ‘New Route’.
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434 To save the route click on the Close button using the left-hand pushbutton. The screen
displays the dialogue box shown in Figure 113.
Figure 113 - Route Save Dialogue Box
435 Selecting Yes saves the route, selecting No exits the Route Planning box without saving
the route, and Cancel aborts the request to close, returning to the Route Planning box.
436 If the Primary or Alternative routes are modified and saved, the dialogue box shown in
Figure 114 is displayed to reload the Primary or Alternative route, so that the changes
take effect. Click on ‘Yes’ to reload the modified route.
Figure 114 - Reload Route Dialogue Box
Creating a Route from an External Source
437 A route may be created at an External Source (e.g. ECTAB) by enabling the External
Input ON option. Refer to Kelvin Hughes Publication KH7000 for creating routes on an
ECTAB. Each time the send button is pressed on the ECTAB, the waypoint appears on the
associated ECDIS Chart.
NOTE: Waypoints can be added, positioned and re-positioned using an External Source device,
while the Route Planning box is open. Once the Route Planning box is closed, no further
positioning or re-positioning of Waypoints from the External Source is possible.
Deleting a Route
438 Select the route to be deleted. Click on the Delete Route button using the left-hand
pushbutton.
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ROUTE MONITORING
439 The Route Monitoring option is used to monitor Ownship's progress on a route. The table
shows the waypoints in the primary route, with the Ownship's position inserted at the
appropriate part of the route, as shown in Figure 115.
Figure 115 - Route Monitoring Box
the window.
440 The following list provides a brief description of the Route Monitoring Box columns:
(1) WP - Waypoint Number.

(2) Latitude - Latitude of the waypoint.
(3) Longitude - Longitude of the waypoint.
(4) Course - The course between the previous waypoint and the selected waypoint.
(5) Length - The distance between the previous waypoint and the selected waypoint.
(6) Distance - The distance to go to the waypoint or shows ‘passed’ if Ownship has
already passed the waypoint.
(7) Speed - Speed value used to calculate the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
shown in the Date Time column and the Hours to Run shown in the Hours
column, or the speed needed to reach the next waypoint at the scheduled time.
(8) Date Time - Calculated ETA at each waypoint or the desired time of arrival. If the
waypoint has been passed, the time of arrival at the waypoint is displayed.
(9) Hours -Time to waypoint.
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441 The mode of Speed/ETA calculations can be selected from a drop-down list box, which
provides the following options:
(1) ETA uses Current SOG. The current Speed Over Ground (SOG) is used to
calculate the ETAs at the next and all subsequent waypoints.
(2) ETA uses Planned Speed. The speed set during route planning is used to calculate
the ETAs at the next and all subsequent waypoints.
(3) ETA uses Set Speed (entered manually). The speed entered manually in the set
speed box or in the speed column for specific rows in the grid. To enter a speed in
the grid, click on the speed box to be edited, type in the desired speed and press
enter.
(4) Speed uses Set Arrival Time. The arrival time set for the last (or other) waypoint
is used to calculate the speed needed to stay on schedule(STG). To set the desired
arrival time at a particular waypoint, click with the left-hand pushbutton on the
date time to be set, type in the desired date and time and press enter. When a time
of arrival has been set, the Speed to Go (STG) is displayed in the right-hand
panel.
Figure 116 - Normal Route Monitoring Data
Figure 117 - Route Monitoring Data with ETA set at WP17
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ROUTE MANAGEMENT
442 The Route Management option shown in Figure 118, allows the navigator to save a
route, or routes, to floppy disk or other media, and allows routes to be loaded from a
floppy disk or other media. Routes planned on the Kelvin Hughes mfd may also be read from
floppy disk or other media.
Figure 118 - Route Management Option
Save Primary to Disk
443 Selecting ‘Save Primary to disc’ saves only the selected primary route to the floppy drive
or other media.
Save All to Disk
444 Selecting ‘Save All to disc’ saves all routes on the system to the floppy drive or other
media.
Load All From Disk
445 Selecting ‘Load All from disc’ loads all routes from the floppy drive or other media to the
ECDIS. Various messages appear to warn the navigator that, for example, a route already
exists on the ECDIS.
NOTE: If media other than a floppy disk is used, a dialog allowing the selection of the source of
the back up data will be shown.
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SELECTING PRIMARY AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
PRIMARY ROUTE
446 To select the Primary Route, move the cursor over box located below the Routes menu. A
drop down list of previously planned routes appears, an example of which is shown in
Figure 119. Select the required route from the drop down list, using the scrolling facility.
Figure 119 - Example List of Pre-Planned Routes
447 If the route has not been checked, the dialogue box shown in Figure 120 is displayed.
Figure 120 - Check Route Dialogue Box
448 If the route has been checked, but not for a period of time, the dialogue box shown in
Figure 121 - Route May Need Checking Dialogue Box
449 If Yes is selected (in either dialogue box shown in Figures 120 or 121) a Safety Check of
the route will be performed, as described in paragraph 425.
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450 The route is also checked for planned speed too fast or too slow, planned turns too tight
and whether the route geometry is valid (i.e. whether the selected turn radius is
compatible or incompatible with the length of a leg) If any of these conditions exist then the
messages shown in Figures 122 to 125 below will be displayed.
Figure 122 - Invalid Route - Planned Speed Too Slow
Figure 123 - Invalid Route - Planned Speed Too Fast
Figure 124 - Invalid Route - Turn Too Tight
Figure 125 - Invalid Route - Can Not Be Sailed
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ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
451 The Alternative Route facility allows the navigator to select an alternative route to that
already displayed on the Chart. This situation may arise, for example, when the primary
route intersects a new area of danger, or the original destination has changed. The alternative
route is selected from the list of routes previously created for primary routes.
452 Only one alternative route may be displayed in addition to the primary route.
453 To select an alternative route:
(1) Move the cursor to the Alt. box. The box changes from a black background to
blue with a white outline.
(2) Press the left-hand pushbutton to display the drop-down list of alternative routes
(see Figure 126). Select the appropriate route from the list, using the scrolling
facility.
Figure 126 - List of Alternate Routes
(3) The alternative route now appears in the Alt. box and is displayed on the Chart in
orange, along with the primary route which is displayed in red.
(4) If the navigator wishes to follow the alternative route, move the cursor to the
Routes drop-down menu and select Swap to Alternative (shown in Figure 95).
The alternative route is now displayed in red, indicating that it is the route now
being followed, and the primary route is now displayed in orange, indicating that
it is no longer being followed.
(5) The route monitoring data on the right-hand side of the display changes to reflect
the selected primary route, and, if an autopilot is connected the information being
used for track keeping is also switched to the new route.
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TOOLS MENU
454 The Tools menu allows the navigator to create maps, VRMs and EBLs and notes. When
the menu is selected the following is displayed:
(1) Map Editing

(2) VRM/EBL
(3) Mariner’s Notes
(4) User Preferences
(5) Trigger Event
(6) Position Fixing
MAP EDITING
455 The Map Editing function allows the navigator to add graphics (areas of danger,
symbols, etc.) and annotations to a Chart. These maps may be saved for future use.
Creating a Map
456 To create a map proceed as follows:
(1) Load a Chart as detailed in paragraph 206.

(2) Move the cursor over the Tools menu and press the left-hand pushbutton.
(3) Select Map Editing from the menu; the Map Editing box, shown in Figure 127
appears across the bottom of the Chart area.
Figure 127 - Map Editing Box
NOTES: (1) Maps may be created at an ECTAB and transferred to the ECDIS when the Ext
Input On option is enabled.
(2) The dialogue box can be maximised, if required, to fill the whole screen, by
clicking on the maximise/minimise arrow button in the top right-hand side of the
dialogue box. Once maximised the arrow button changes direction and clicking
on it again minimises the window.
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(4) Click on the graphics tool selection arrow. A box of map objects appears, as
shown in Figure 128.
Figure 128 - Map Objects Box
Creating a Map Object (Lines/Areas)
457 To add an object to the Map:
(1) Select either Normal or Danger from the drop down list (located to the left of the
Close button, above the Description field in the Map Editing Table). If Normal is
chosen the object will be orange, if Danger is chosen the object will be red.
Figure 130 shows a typical danger area.
(2) Choose an object from the Map Objects box.
NOTE: Objects which are dangers, trigger warnings and alarms as the vessel and its
guardzone encounter them. A watch area set to be a danger will trigger an alarm when
the vessel starts to leave the area.
(3) At the appropriate location on the Chart, click with the left-hand pushbutton to
start the object; a handle appears, as shown in Figure 129.
HANDLE
SELECTION CROSS
CD-2740
Figure 129 - Map Object Creation Figure 130 - Danger Area
(4) Move the cursor to the next location and click with the left-hand pushbutton. The
range and bearing to the last point are shown in the box in the bottom right-hand
corner; also at this stage a cross appears. This cross enables the whole object to be
selected at a later stage.
(5) At any stage, the last operation may be undone by clicking on the Undo Last
button with the left-hand pushbutton. Continue until the whole object is
complete.
(6) Click with the middle pushbutton to fix the object.
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(7) To enter a new object the appropriate symbol must be selected as detailed in step
(2).
(8) A description of the object type, its colour (orange for normal, red for danger) and
its central position, are provided in a table. Text may be entered in the
Description column.
(9) To edit a line, select the line and click on it using the left-hand pushbutton. Drag
the line to the required position and click with the left-hand pushbutton to fix it.
(10) To select the complete object click on the cross, the whole object may then be
dragged using the cursor.
NOTE: The selection cross is used to move the whole object, not just one of the lines.
(11) To delete the object, select it, and then click on the Delete Item button with the
(12) To insert another object on the Chart with the same settings as the previous
object, click on the Insert Item button with the left-hand pushbutton. This object
may then be edited as before.
Creating a Symbol
458 To add a symbol:
chosen the symbol will be orange, if Danger is chosen the symbol will be red.
(2) Choose a symbol from the Map Objects box.
place the symbol.
(4) To move a symbol click on it (picks it up), move to where you want it. Click to fix.
(2).
Creating a Circle or Watch Area
459 To add a circle:
chosen the circle will be orange, if Danger is chosen the circle will be red.
(2) Choose a circle or watch area from the Map Objects box.
place the centre of the circle. Drag to circle out to the required radius and click
with the left-hand pushbutton to set the size of the circle.
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(4) The circle may be selected again by clicking on the circle with the left-hand
pushbutton. The circle may then be resized by dragging with the cursor. To fix the
new size, click with the left-hand pushbutton.
(5) To move the circle, click the centre with the left-hand pushbutton. The circle may
then be dragged to the new position. To fix click again with the left-hand
pushbutton.
(2).
Creating Map Text
460 To create Text:
(1) Select either Normal or Danger from the drop-down list (located to the left of the
chosen, the text will be displayed orange. If Danger is chosen, the text will be
displayed red.
(2) Choose the A (text) symbol from the map object box, as shown in Figure 131.
Figure 131 - Map Object Creation
NOTE: If the text symbol is selected, text will appear in the Type field of the Map Editing box.
(3) Enter the required text into the description field of the Map Editing box.
(4) Position the text at the appropriate location on the Chart, using the trackerball and
fix the position by clicking with the left-hand pushbutton. The text entered will
appear at that location on the Chart.
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Naming and Saving a Map
461 To name and Save a Map:
(1) When the map is complete enter a name in the map drop down list, by clicking in
the box with the left-hand pushbutton and entering the appropriate text. The
default name is ‘New Map’.
(2) To save the map click on the Close button using the left hand pushbutton. The
message shown in Figure 132 appears.
Figure 132 - Map Save Dialogue Box
(3) Selecting Yes saves the map, selecting No exits the Map Editing box without
saving the map, and Cancel aborts the request to close, returning to the Map
Editing box. The map is saved to a database which may be accessed from Display
Options located under the Chart Menu (refer to paragraph 350).
Deleting a Map
462 Maps may be deleted from the map database using the Delete Map button. Note that a
deleted map is irretrievable. To delete a map proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over the cursor menu and press the left-hand pushbutton.
(2) Select Map Editing from the menu; the Editing Map box appears at the bottom of
the display.
(3) Select the map to be deleted from the Map drop down list. Click on the Delete
Map button using the left-hand pushbutton. A warning message, advising the
navigator that the map will be irretrievable, appears.
(4) Click on the Yes button. The map is deleted.
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VRM/EBL
463 To create VRMs/EBLs proceed as follows:
(1) Move the cursor over the tools menu and press the left-hand pushbutton.
(2) Select VRM/EBL from the menu; the VRM/EBL Editing box, shown in Figure
133 appears across the bottom of the Chart area, and the cursor changes to a pair
of dividers.
Figure 133 - VRM/EBL Editing Box
NOTES: (1) The VRM/EBL Editing Box has to be scrolled to the left to view all fields as
Figure 134 - VRM/EBL Editing Box (Scrolled Left)
(3) Move the cursor to the area on the Chart where the VRM/EBL origin is required
and click with the left-hand pushbutton.
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(4) Drag the VRM/EBL to the required size/bearing (note that the lines are dotted
black) and click with the left-hand pushbutton to fix on the Chart. The fixed
VRM/EBL is now dotted orange and related information, e.g. lat, long, range,
bearing, etc, is shown in the editing box (refer to Figure 135).
Figure 135 - Example VRM/EBL and related information shown in Editing Box
(5) Once created, the VRM or EBL intersection, or intersection with another
VRM/EBL, may be selected with the left-hand pushbutton and repositioned.
(6) The VRM/EBL may now be ‘fine tuned’ using the editing box.
(7) To edit settings:
(a) Click in the appropriate field, e.g. Latitude. The text changes to yellow on
black.
(b) The cursor may be moved along the text using the arrow keys on the
keyboard, which allows editing of individual characters, or the text may be
over-typed by double-clicking in the field with the left-hand pushbutton
and entering the text using the keyboard. The text is entered when the next
edit field is clicked upon.
(c) In some fields a drop down list appears, e.g. in the Origin field (refer to
Figure 136). In this case, click on the arrow with the left-hand pushbutton,
move the cursor over the required selection and press the left-hand
pushbutton. The new selection now appears in the field.
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Figure 136 - Example of Drop Down List
(8) The point of origin of the VRM/EBL may be fixed to ground or to the ship. The
end point of the VRM/EBL may be free (i.e. at a fixed range and bearing which
will move relative to Ownship’s position), fixed to ground or fixed to the ship.
These options are selected from drop down lists under Origin, as shown in Figure
136, and End fields respectively.
NOTE: When an End Point is attached to Ownship it cannot be selected graphically.
(9) A Parallel Index (PI) line is also created at the same time as the VRM/EBL and,
along with the VRM/EBL, may be turned ON or OFF via the editing box, as
Figure 137 - Turning VRMs, EBLs or PIs ON/OFF
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MARINER’S NOTES
464 The Mariner’s Notes function allows the navigator to add notes at a particular position on
a Chart and to view Navtex warnings.
Creating Mariner’s Notes
465 To create a note proceed as follows:
(1) Load a Chart as detailed in paragraph 206.

(2) Move the cursor over the cursor menu and press the left-hand pushbutton.
(3) Select Mariner’s Notes from the menu; the Mariner’s Notes box, shown in
Figure 138 appears across the bottom of the Chart area.
Figure 138 - Mariner's Notes Box
NOTES :
(1) The position to insert a note may be selected at an ECTAB when the EXT Input On
option is enabled.
(4) Either click on the Chart with the left-hand pushbutton (the position information
for that point, along with a note reference number, appears in the Mariner’s Notes
box), or click on the Insert Note button (a note reference is created, but the
position is set to 0).
(5) The Latitude and Longitude fields may be edited. To edit the settings:
(a) Click in the appropriate field, e.g. Latitude. The text changes to yellow on
black.
(b) The cursor may be moved along the text using the arrow keys on the
keyboard, which allows editing of individual characters, or the text may be
over-typed by double-clicking in the field with the left-hand pushbutton
and entering the text using the keyboard. The text is entered when the next
edit field is clicked upon.
(6) The Category field provides a choice between Info or Caution.
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Figure 139 - Note Types
(7) Enter the required text in the Description field.

(8) When the note is complete move the cursor over the Close button and press the
left-hand pushbutton. The message shown in Figure 140 appears.
Figure 140 - Mariner’s Notes Dialogue Box
(9) Selecting Yes saves the notes, selecting No exits the Mariner’s Notes box without
saving the notes, and Cancel aborts the request to close, returning to the
Mariner’s Notes box. The note(s) are saved to a database which is accessed when
the Mariner’s Notes function is selected.
Deleting Mariner’s Notes
466 To delete a note, select the entry in the table and then move the cursor over the Delete
Note button and press the left-hand pushbutton. The note is removed from the Mariner’s
Notes database.
Adding Mariner's Notes From An External Source
467 To add a Mariner's Note from an external source, enable the External Input ON option
(see Figure 142) and send the Note data from the external device. The note is added to the
list.
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Navtex Notes
468 If a Navtex receiver is connected to the ECDIS, Navigational warnings (subject indicator
A or L) can be displayed. These are updated automatically and appear at the top of the list.
Manually entered notes appear together at the bottom of the list. Navetex notes NOT containing a
position are only shown on the list and not on the chart.
Figure 142 - Navtex Note Types
Deleting Navtex Notes
469 Navtex Notes can be deleted in the same way as Mariners Notes, see paragraph 466, or by
clicking the Delete Navtex button all Navtex Notes or Navtex Notes older than a selected
number of days can be deleted.
Figure 141 - Delete Navtex Messages Dialogue Box
470 To delete all Navtex Notes click the All button, and all the Navtext Notes will be deleted.
471 To delete Navtex Notes older than a selected number of days, set the number of days
using the scroll buttons and then click on the Older Than button.
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USER PREFERENCES
472 When User Preferences is selected, the box shown in Figure 143 is displayed.
Figure 143 - User Preferences
473 The following can be set up:
(1) Distance to WOP marks at 0.1 nm intervals for nautical miles. Specifies how
many marks will precede each wheel over point. When Distance to Waypoint is
selected in the Chart Context menu, Overlays submenu, the distance is displayed
on the Chart. For details of the Chart Context menu refer to paragraph 537 & 575.
(2) Range units. Specifies whether ranges are displayed in nautical miles and metres,
nautical miles and yards, or just nautical miles. If Miles and Metres are selected
the range is shown in miles, unless the range is less than 1000 m, in which case it
is shown in metres. If Miles and Yards are selected the range is shown in miles
unless the range is less than 1000 yds, in which case it is shown in yards. If
Nautical Miles is selected, all ranges will be shown in Nautical Miles.
(3) Route Password Enabled. If the box is ticked, each route can have a password,
that is requested when saving a route. If the box is not ticked, passwords are not
required. This setting can only be altered if the system password is known.
(4) Vessel Prediction Time can be selected in 30 second intervals between 30
seconds and six minutes. Display of the Vessel Prediction Vector is selected in
the Chart Context Menu, Vessel Prediction submenu. See paragraphs 548 & 587
for details.
(5) Vessel Prediction Drift Compensation can be enabled or disabled. If enabled, the
vessel prediction calculation will include drift. See paragraphs 548 & 587 for
details.
(6) Vessel Prediction Acceleration Compensation can be enabled or disabled. If
enabled, Acceleration is included in the Vessel Prediction caluclation. See
paragraphs 548 & 587 for details.
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TRIGGER EVENT
474 When Trigger Event is selected, the box shown in Figure 144 is displayed, and an event is
triggered automatically.
Figure 144 - Trigger Event
NOTES: (1) Events form part of Ownship’s past track log. As such, they require
the Primary Track to be displayed. The primary track is automatically
displayed when Trigger Event is selected.
(2) Events are deleted when Clear Track is selected.
475 The Event symbol is positioned at Ownship’s current position.
476 The Accept button allows the event to be accepted and the Cancel button allows the event
to be rejected.
POSITION FIXING
477 When Position Fixing is selected, the Position Fixing box is displayed across the bottom
of the chart area.
478 Various types of LOP can be created to aid with position fixing. The following types are
available:
(1) Bearing
(2) Range
(3) HSA (Horizontal Sextant Angle)
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Adding a LOP
479 Click on the Add button located at the bottom of the Position Fixing box. A LOP will be
added to the list on the left. In the Type box, select the type of the LOP you wish to add.
The time and name of the LOP can be edited in the boxes to the right.
480 You must then place the LOP on the chart.
Placing a Bearing Line
481 When bearing is selected the dialogue box shown in Figure 145 is displayed.
Figure 145 - Fix Bearing
482 Type the bearing on the keyboard. A bearing line attached to the cursor is displayed on
the chart. Click with the left-hand pushbutton to fix its position.
483 To move the bearing line, click on the line with the left-hand pushbutton. The bearing
line is attached to the cursor and can be picked up and moved. Click with the left-hand
pushbutton to fix the line.
484 The bearing can be edited in the Position Fixing box from the keyboard, by typing in the
new bearing.
Placing a Range Circle
485 When Range is selected, the dialogue box shown in Figure 146 is displayed.
Figure 146 - Fix Range
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486 Type the range required on the keyboard. A range circle will be drawn attached to the
cursor. Click with the left-hand pushbutton to fix its position. The range can then be
edited textually in the Position Fixing Box.
487 To move the circle click on the centre point with the left-hand pushbutton and move the
circle using the cursor. Click the left-hand pushbutton again to fix the circle.
488 To change the range, click on the circle with the left-hand pushbutton. Use the cursor to
change the range and click the left-hand push-button again to fix the circle.
Placing an HSA (Horizontal Sextant Angle)
489 When HSA is selected, the dialogue box shown in Figure 147 is displayed.
Figure 147 - HSA Fix
490 Type in the sextant angle. Click on the chart on the first of the two objects from which you
know the HSA, then click on the second point. An HSA circle will be drawn which passes
through the two points.
491 The HSA and positions can be edited textually in the Position Fixing box or click on the
positions to move them or on the line to change the HSA.
Deleted LOPs
492 Individual LOPs can be deleted by selecting the LOP to be deleted in the list on the left
and using the Delete button.
493 All LOPs can be deleted by using the Delete All button.
Quick Entry
494 To facilitate speedy entry of a fix, keyboard shortcuts have been incorporated (note that
the Position Fixing menu must be displayed).
495 To add a Bearing Line, while holding down the CTRL key, press B.
496 To add a Range Circle, while holding down the CTRL key, press R.
497 To add a Horizontal Sextant Angle, while holding down the CTRL key, press H.
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Transferring LOPs
498 Selecting the Transfer button on the Position Fixing box brings up the Transfer box,
which is used to transfer LOPs from one time to another (running on).
Figure 148 - Transfer Position Line Dialogue Box
499 First select the time to which you wish to transfer LOPs in the drop down list. You can
select the current time, or the time of any LOP. Then select the LOPs you wish to transfer
in the Available Position Lines list and click on Transfer>. The selected LOPs will be moved to
the Transferred Position Lines list. On the chart, you will see them move the range and bearing
your ship moved between the two lines. Select Close to return to the Position Fixing box.
Fixing
500 When all LOPs have been added, click on the Fix button located at the bottom of the
Position Fixing box. The Fixing Box shown in Figure 149 is displayed across the bottom
of the chart area.
Figure 149 - Fix Box

NOTES: (1) Fixes form part of Ownship’s past track log, As such, they require the
Primary Track to be displayed (refer to paragraph 582). The past track is
automatically displayed when Fix is selected.
(2) Fixes are deleted when Clear Track is selected (refer to paragraph 170).
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Positioning a Fix
501 To position a fix on the chart proceed as follows:
(1) The fix symbol, together with automatically generated time and type of fix (refer
to Figure 150) are displayed at Ownship's position.
(2) From the Fix Type drop down list select the required fix type (e.g. Dead
Reckoning).
(3) If the fix time needs to be changed, alter it using the up and down arrows.
(4) The fix can be repositioned by moving the cursor over the chart and clicking with
the left-hand pushbutton at the required fix position.
(5) If an exact position is required, the latitude and longitude may be edited in the
position panels.
Figure 150 - Fix Symbol with Time, Fix Type and Comment
(6) To annotate the fix, enter the required text in the comment panel. The comment
appears on the chart (refer to Figure 150).
Positioning a Fix from an External Device
502 To position a fix from an external device on the chart proceed as follows:
(1) Select Ext Input On.

(2) At the external device enter the fix position.
503 Selecting Cancel on the Fix box will return to the Position Fixing box without applying
the fix.
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504 Selecting Accept will close the Fix box and add the fix to the Ownship’s past track log.
When past track is displayed, the fix will be shown along with the associated LOPs,
cropped to a small circle around the fix.
505 Update DR does the same as Accept, and updates the position of the DR sensor to the
position of the fix.
Example for a 3 Bearing Fix using the Quick Entry Method
506 Select Position Fixing from the Tools menu.
507 Press CTRL and B on the keyboard to add the first bearing line.
508 Type in the first bearing.
509 Move the cursor over the chart to position the first bearing line and click the left-hand
pushbutton to fix it.
510 Press CTRL and B on the keyboard to add a second bearing line.
511 Type in the second bearing.
512 Move the cursor over the chart to position the second bearing line and click the left-hand
513 Press CTRL and B on the keyboard to add a third bearing line.
514 Type in the third bearing.
515 Move the cursor over the chart to position the third bearing line and click the left-hand
516 Click Fix with the left-hand pushbutton.
517 Click on the chart with the left-hand pushbutton at the desired location of the fix.
518 Click Update DR to update the DR position and exit.
PRINT SCREEN
519 Selecting the Print Screen menu item prints the current screen display to the printer.
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CURSOR INFORMATION
520 The following cursor information is provided:
(1) The Chart cursor position in the selected datum.

(2) A cursor view window providing x2 magnification of the area around the cursor.
(3) The range from Ownship’s position to the cursor.
(4) The bearing from Ownship’s position to the cursor.
NOTE: If the Ownship's position is invalid, the Range and Bearing of the cursor is displayed
as ****** .
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CRITICAL ALARMS AND WARNINGS
521 Critical Alarms and Warnings are displayed the bottom right-hand corner of the display.
An example alarm is shown in Figure 151. A list of system alarms and warnings, and
their descriptions, are provided in Appendix A.
Figure 151 - Alarms and Warnings: Normal View
522 Critical Alarms are displayed in a red box with white text. The alarm is acknowledged by
clicking on the box. The acknowledged alarm is then displayed in a white box with red
text until the alarm condition no longer exists. Critical alarms override warnings.
523 Warnings are displayed in an orange box with white text. The warning is acknowledged
by clicking on the box. The acknowledged warning is then displayed in a white box with
orange text until the alarm condition no longer exists.
524 The alarms and warnings may be viewed as a list, as shown in Figure 152, by clicking
with the middle pushbutton on the alarms window. In the list, unacknowledged alarms or
warnings appear above acknowledged alarms and warnings. To return the list to a single box,
click on the list with the middle pushbutton.
Figure 152 - Expanded Alarms and Warnings Box
NOTE: The scroll facility for the Alarm list is disabled while any unacknowledged alarms are
displayed in the list.
525 If more than alarm, or warning occurs with a single alarm box in view, the alarms, or
warnings are cycled through. An acknowledged alarm or warning is overwritten by a
new alarm or warning.
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RASTER CHART CONTEXT MENU
526 The Chart Context menu, shown in Figure 153, provides various options for controlling
the display of the Chart and overlays only in the selected window. The menu is accessed
by moving the cursor over the Chart and clicking the right-hand pushbutton.
Figure 153 - Raster Chart Context Menu
CHART TYPE
527 When Chart Type is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the menu shown in Figure
154 is displayed.
Figure 154 - Raster Chart Type Menu

528 The Chart Type option allows the display to be switched from an Raster Chart to Vector
Chart or vice versa. The display area will be approximated to that shown before the
option was selected.
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CHART MOTION
529 When Chart Motion is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the menu shown in Figure
155 is displayed.
Figure 155 - Raster Chart Motion Menu
530 When Fixed is selected the vessel moves across and off of the Chart. When Relative is
selected the vessel is fixed in the centre of the Chart as the Chart moves under it. When
True is selected the Resize and Default Motion Box options are enabled. When either Relative or
True Motion is selected the system automatically selects the best scale Raster Chart.
NOTE: At any point, the system can be returned to actual ship’s position by selecting the
Relative Mode of Chart motion.
531 In true motion, Ownship’s symbol moves across the Chart but within the confines of a
True Motion Box. When Ownship’s symbol hits a boundary, the system automatically
re-positions Ownship symbol on the opposite boundary and re-draws the Chart. In effect, the
ECDIS always shows the part of the Chart that contains the current position of the ship. The true
motion box may be sized as follows:
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(1) Click on the Set True Motion Box option. A box appears on the Chart as shown in
Figure 156.
Figure 156 - Raster True Motion Box
(2) Move the cursor to one of the handles and click and hold down the left-hand
pushbutton. Drag the box to the required size.
(3) A new box can also be created by clicking and dragging the box to size, outside
the existing box. The old box disappears and is replaced by the new one.
(4) To move the box, click and hold down the left-hand pushbutton inside the box
outline; the cursor changes to a cross. Move the box to the required position.
(5) To fix the box, click with the right-hand pushbutton; the Raster Chart Motion
menu re-appears, then click with the left-hand pushbutton on the Resize True
Motion Box option. The box is now fixed.
(6) To return the motion box to default position and size, click with the right-hand
pushbutton; the Raster Chart Motion menu re-appears, then click with the
left-hand pushbutton on the Default True Motion Box option. The box returns to
its original size and position.
NOTE: During editing of the True Motion box, normal control functions (Zoom-in, Zoom-out,
etc.) are inhibited.
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INTER-CHART LOOKAHEAD
532 When Inter-Chart Lookahead is selected, the menu shown in Figure 157 is displayed.
Inter-Chart Lookahead allows the user to select how many minutes before the vessel
reaches the edge of the Chart that a new Chart is selected. If Ownship is selected then a new Chart
will not be selected until the vessel reaches the edge of the Chart.
Figure 157 - Raster Chart Inter-Chart Lookahead Menu
SCALE
533 When Scale is selected, the menu shown in Figure 158 is displayed.
534 The scale menu allows the user to alter the scale of the Chart. Raster charts are raster
images of paper charts. These are available in three scales only, as follows:
Figure 158 - Raster Chart Scale Menu
(1) Full Size

(2) Third Size
(3) Sixth Size
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REPOSITION
535 When Reposition is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the Chart Centre Position
dialogue box shown in Figure 160 is displayed.
Figure 160 - Raster Chart Reposition Box
536 The Chart displayed can be repositioned on the screen, by entering the latitude and
longitude of the required Chart centre position and clicking on the OK button.
OVERLAYS
537 When Overlays is selected, the menu shown in Figure 159 is displayed
Figure 159 - Raster Chart Overlay Menu
538 The functions are described in the following paragraphs.
Radar
NOTE: The Radar Interlay image can only be enabled on one Chart window at any one time.
539 When Radar is selected the radar picture is displayed on the Chart.
Primary Route
540 When Primary Route is selected the primary route (red) is displayed on the Chart.
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Alternate Route
541 When Alternate Route is selected the alternate route (orange) is displayed on the Chart.
Dist to WOP
542 When Dist to WOP is selected, marks will be displayed along route legs indicating the
distance to the wheel over point, refer to paragraph 472.
Primary Track
543 When Primary Track is selected the primary track (black) is displayed on the Chart. The
default value when opening a Chart is unticked, i.e. Off.
NOTE: Only the last week of data is displayed.
Secondary Track
544 When Secondary Track is selected the secondary track (grey) is displayed on the chart.
The default value when opening a Chart is un-ticked, i.e. Off.
Guardzone
545 When Guardzone is selected the vessel’s guardzone outline (as set in paragraph 135) is
displayed on the Chart.
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Chart Coverage (All)
546 When Chart Coverage (All) is selected the boundaries of all vector or raster charts are
displayed. Raster charts are shown in blue, vector charts are shown in red.
Chart Coverage (Better)
547 When Chart Coverage (Better) is selected, the boundaries of vector or raster charts with a
larger scale are displayed. Raster charts are shown in blue, vector charts are shown in red.
Figure 161 - Chart Coverage

VESSEL PREDICTION
548 When Vessel Prediction is selected, the menu shown in Figure 162 is displayed.
Figure 162 - Vector Chart Vessel Prediction Menu
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Show Vector
549 When Show vector is selected, an orange prediction vector is dispayed on the chart
indicating the predicted motion of the vessel. See figure 163 below. The length of this
vector is set by the Prediction Time in the User Preferences Dialogue see paragraph 472.
Show Vessel Outline
550 When Show Vessel Outline is selected, orange vessel outlines are displayed on the chart
indicating the predicted motion of the vessel. See figure 163 below. The Vessel Outlines
are shown at one minute intervals. The number of Vessel Outlines is dependent upon the
prediction time set in the User Preferences Dialogue. See paragraph 472.
Velocity Sensors
551 The remaining items in the menu are the velocity sensors that can be selected for use in
the prediction calculation. This could include Position Sensors and Ground Log Speed
Sensors.
Figure 163 - Rastor Chart Vessel Prediction Menu
Prediction Calculation
552 The basic prediction calculation is based on the current position, rate of turn and the
motion over the ground as reported by the selected sensor e.g. GPS or Bottom Track Dual
Axis Log.
553 Optionally, drift can be included in the calculation. See the User Preferences Dialogue to
enable this feature. If enabled, the currently selected heading and speed sensors are used.
Note: For the calculation to correctly represent drift, a water speed sensor must be selected as
the speed sensor. See paragraph 55. If no water speed sensor is available, using a ground log
speed sensor with drift compensation enabled will still give a better approximation than with
drift compensation disabled.
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554 Optionally, acceleration can be included in the calculation. See the User Preferences
Dialogue to enable this feature. If enabled, the rate of change of speed is included in the
calculation. Drift compensation must be enabled for this to have an effect.
WINDOW
555 When Window is selected, the drop down menu shown in Figure 164 is displayed.
Figure 164 - Raster Chart Window Menu
556 This menu provides all the normal ‘windows’ functions for sizing and closing a window.
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VIEW CORRECTIONS
557 The view corrections option allows the user to view the areas of the Chart which have
been changed by a Raster update. Once this option is selected, press the centre
pushbutton to indicate the changed areas (refer to Figure 165). If the Raster Chart is displayed at
third or sixth size, corrections are indicated by orange boxes. At full size the detail of the change
is shown.
Figure 165 - Raster Corrections
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VECTOR CHART CONTEXT MENU
558 The Chart Context menu, shown in Figure 166, provides various options for controlling
the display of the Chart and overlays only in the selected window. The menu is accessed
by moving the cursor over the Chart and clicking the right-hand pushbutton.
Figure 166 - Vector Chart Context Menu
CHART TYPE
559 When Chart Motion is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the menu shown in Figure
167 is displayed.
Figure 167 - Vector Chart Type Menu
560 The Chart Type option allows the display to be switched from an Raster Chart to Vector
Chart or vice versa. The display area will be approximated to that shown before the
option was selected.
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CHART MOTION
561 When Chart Motion is selected, the menu shown in Figure 168 is displayed.
Figure 168 - Vector Chart Motion Menu
Fixed
562 When Fixed is selected, the vessel moves across the Chart.
Relative
563 When Relative (Fixed Scale or Best Scale) is selected the vessel is fixed in the centre of
the Chart as the Chart moves under it.
(1) Fixed Scale

When Fixed Scale is selected, the Chart is displayed at a fixed (default) scale.
(2) Best Scale
When Best Scale is selected, the Chart is displayed at the most appropriate scale.
True
564 In True motion mode the Set and Default Motion Box options are enabled.
565 In True motion mode, Ownship’s symbol moves across the Chart, but within the confines
of a True Motion Box. When Ownship’s symbol hits a boundary, the system
automatically re-positions Ownship symbol on the opposite boundary and re-draws the Chart.
The ECDIS always shows the part of the Chart that contains the current position of the ship.
(1) Fixed Scale - when True (Fixed Scale) is selected, the Ownship’s symbol moves
across the Chart within the confines of a True Motion Box and the Chart is
displayed at a fixed (default) scale.
(2) Best Scale - when True (Best Scale) is selected, the Ownship's symbol moves
across the Chart within the confines of the True Motion box and the Chart is
displayed at the compilation scale.
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566 In true motion, Ownship’s symbol moves across the Chart, but within the confines of a
True Motion Box. When Ownship’s symbol hits a boundary, the system automatically
re-positions Ownship symbol on the opposite boundary and re-draws the Chart. In effect, the
ECDIS always shows the part of the Chart that contains the current position of the ship. The true
motion box may be sized as follows:
(1) Click on the Set True Motion Box option. A box appears on the Chart as shown in
Figure 169.
Figure 169 - ENC True Motion Box
(2) Move the cursor to one of the handles and click and hold down the left-hand
pushbutton. Drag the box to the required size.
(3) To move the box, click and hold down the left-hand pushbutton inside the box
outline; the cursor changes to a cross. Move the box to the required position.
(4) To fix the box, click with the right-hand pushbutton; the Vector Chart Motion
menu re-appears, then click with the left-hand pushbutton on the Resize True
Motion Box option. The box is now fixed.
(5) To return the motion box to default position and size, click with the right-hand
pushbutton; the Vector Chart Motion menu re-appears, then click with the
left-hand pushbutton on the Default True Motion Box option. The box returns to
its original size and position.
NOTE: During editing of the True Motion box, normal control functions (Zoom-in, Zoom-out,
etc.) are inhibited.
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CHART ASPECT
567 When Chart Aspect is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the menu shown in Figure
170 is displayed. The Chart can then be rotated as follows:
(1) North Up. This option aligns the chart with North Arrow, i.e.
So that north is upwards.
(2) Course Up. This option aligns the chart with the current Vessel
Heading, i.e. so that the current Heading (at the time of selection) is upwards.
With this option selected, the alignment of the chart does NOT change as the
heading changes.
(3) Head Up. Th i s o p t i o n a l i g n s t h e c h a r t w i t h t h e c u r r e n t
Heading, i.e. so that the current Heading is always upwards. With this option
selected, the alignment of the chart continually changes as the heading changes.
Figure 170 - Vector Chart Aspect Menu
NOTE: Course Up and Head Up modes cannot be used on scales smaller than 1:80,000. If either
Course Up or head up is selected and the display is zoomed out to a scale smaller than 1:80,000,
the chart aspect will revert to North Up and a warning displayed to the operator.
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SCALE
568 When Scale is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the dialog box shown in Figure
171 is displayed. This allows the user to select the scale of the Chart.
569 Move the cursor over the displayed scale and click the left-hand pushbutton, a drop down
list appears. Scroll through the list and select the required scale
Figure 171 - Vector Chart Scale Menu
570 The Chart is now displayed at the selected scale.
571 If an alternative scale is required, this can be typed into the box, followed by clicking OK.
572 At any time, clicking cancel will cause the scale to revert to the previous choice.
NOTE: The Ownship's symbol is displayed as a Ship's Outline, where the selected Chart scale is
suitable (i.e. where the scale is sufficiently large for the ship's outline to be visible) and is
displayed as a Concentric Circle symbol where the scale selected is too small for the
ship's outline to be visible. (Refer to paragraph 49).
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REPOSITION
573 When Reposition is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the Chart Centre Position
dialogue box shown in Figure 173 is displayed.
Figure 173 - Vector Chart Reposition Box
574 The Chart displayed can be repositioned on the screen, by entering the latitude and
longitude of the required Chart centre position and clicking on the OK button.
OVERLAYS
575 When Overlays is selected, the menu shown in Figure 172 is displayed.
Figure 172 - Vector Chart Overlays Menu
Radar
576 When Radar is selected the radar picture is displayed on the Chart. The following area
features are shown on top of the radar display:
Bridges
Conveyors (Mechanical Apparatus)
Offshore Platforms
Shoreline Constructions
Kelp Beds
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577 Most line features are shown on top of the radar display with the exception of the
following:
Local Magnetic Anomalies

Survey Reliability
578 Most points are shown on top of the radar display with the exception of the following:
Currents
Dams
Grid Irons
Named Sea Areas
Slopes
Small Craft Facilities
Top Marks
Tunnels
Vegetation
Primary Route
579 When Primary Route is selected the primary route (red) is displayed on the Chart.
Alternate Route
580 When Alternate Route is selected the alternate route (orange) is displayed on the Chart.
Dist to WOP
581 When Dist to WOP is selected, marks will be displayed along route legs indicating the
distance to the wheel over point, refer to paragraph 472.
Primary Track
582 When Primary Track is selected the primary track (black) is displayed on the Chart. The
default value when opening a Chart is unticked, i.e. off.
Secondary Track
583 When Secondary Track is selected the secondary track (grey) is displayed on the Chart.
The default value when opening a Chart is unticked, i.e. off.
Guardzone
584 When Guardzone is selected the vessel’s guardzone outline (as set in paragraph 135) is
displayed on the Chart.
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Chart Coverage (All)
585 When Chart Coverage (All) is selected the boundaries of all vector or raster charts are
displayed. Raster charts are shown in blue, vector charts are shown in red.
Chart Coverage (Better)
586 When Chart Coverage (Better) is selected the boundaries of vector or raster charts with a
larger scale are displayed. Raster charts are shown in blue, vector charts are shown in red.
Figure 174 - Chart Coverage
VESSEL PREDICTION
587 When Vessel Prediction is selected, the menu shown in Figure 175 is displayed.
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Show Vector
588 When Show vector is selected, an orange prediction vector is dispayed on the chart
indicating the predicted motion of the vessel. See figure 176 below. The length of this
vector is set by the Prediction Time in the User Preferences Dialogue see paragraph 472.
Show Vessel Outline
589 When Show Vessel Outline is selected, orange vessel outlines are displayed on the chart
indicated the predicted motion of the vessel. See figure 176 below. The Vessel Outlines
are shown at one minute intervals. The number of Vessel Outlines is dependent upon the
prediction time set in the User Preferences Dialogue. See paragraph 472.
Velocity Sensors
590 The remaining items in the menu are the velocity sensors that can be selected for use in
the prediction calculation. This could include Position Sensors and Ground Log Speed
Sensors.
Prediction Calculation
591 The basic prediction calculation is based on the current position, rate of turn and the
motion over the ground as reported by the selected sensor e.g. GPS or Bottom Track Dual
Axis Log.
592 Optionally, drift can beincluded in the calculation. See the User Preferences Dialogue to
enable this feature. If enabled, the currently selected heading and speed sensors are used.
Note: For the calculation to correctly represent drift, a water speed sensor must be selected as
the speed sensor. See paragraph 55. If no water speed sensor is available, using a ground log
speed sensor with drift compensation enabled will still give a better approximation than with
drift compensation disabled.
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593 Optionally, acceleration can be included in the calculation. See the User Preferences
Dialogue to enable this feature. If enabled, the rate of change of speed is included in the
calculation. Drift compensation must be enabled for this to have an effect.
WINDOW
594 When Window is selected with the left-hand pushbutton, the menu shown in Figure 177
is displayed.
Figure 177 - Vector Chart Window Menu

595 This menu provides all the normal ‘windows’ functions for sizing and closing a window.
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INTERFACES TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
INTERFACE TO KH RADAR EQUIPMENT
596 Interfacing between the ECDIS and external Radar equipment enables the transfer of the
data described below.
Radar to ECDIS
597 The following data is provided to ECDIS from an external Radar System:
(1) ARPA Target Information - refer to paragraph 355 for details.

(2) Radar Cursor Position - refer to paragraph 361 for details.
(3) Position Input for adding items: e.g. Routes; refer to paragraph 437.
Maps; refer to paragraph 456.
Mariner’s Notes; refer to paragraph 465.
ECDIS to Radar
598 The following data is provided to an external Radar system from ECDIS:
(1) Route information - when a route is selected as the primary route (as described in
paragraph 446) the route data is sent to the Radar. This data is also sent each time
that a Waypoint is passed.
(2) User Maps - when a map is added or loaded from the list of maps to be displayed
(as described in paragraph 350) the combined map display is sent to the Radar.
NOTE: If all maps are removed from the ECDIS they will also be removed
from the radar. If the map(s) is wanted on the radar only, it should
be saved locally (on Navcard or equivalent).
(3) Position - the current ECDIS position is continuously sent to the Radar.
INTERFACE TO KH CHART TABLE (ECTAB)
ECTAB to ECDIS
599 The following data is provided to ECDIS from a chart table (ECTAB):
(1) Cursor Position - refer to paragraph 361 for details.

(2) Position Input - e.g. Routes; refer to paragraph 437.
Maps; refer to paragraph 456.
Mariner’s Notes; refer to paragraph 465.
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ECDIS to ECTAB
600 The following data is provided to an ECTAB from ECDIS:
(1) Position - the current ECDIS position is continuously sent to the ECTAB.
INTERFACE TO ERGOPOD
601 When an Ergopod is controlling the ECDIS, an Ergopod symbol is displayed in the
bottom right-hand of the chart area.
602 If a dual Ergopod system is connected, control of the ECDIS by the port Ergopod is
indicated by the Ergopod symbol being displayed in red, as shown in Figure 178 below.
Control of the ECDIS by the starboard Ergopod is indicated by the Ergopod symbol being
displayed in green, as shown in Figure 179.
Figure 178 - Port Ergopod in Control
Figure 179 - Starboard Ergopod in Control
INTERFACE TO CHARTCO OCEANMASTER
603 ENC chart updates can be fed directly to the ECDIS from a ChartCo OceanMaster via a
network connection.
604 When updates are available, a warning is given. Select Vector Chart updates ro review
the updates received, refer to paragraph 267.
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APPENDIX A
ALARMS AND WARNINGS
CONTENTS
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1 SENSOR RELATED ALARMS AND WARNINGS 3
1 Synchro Gyro Failure (Alarm Number 3) 3
2 An Estimated Position Is Still Being Used (Alarm Number 6) 3
3 NMEA Telegram Error (Alarm Number 81) 3
4 NMEA Telegram Warning (Alarm Number 82) 3
5 Serial Message Timeout (Alarm Number 50) 3
6 Pulse Log Failure (Alarm Number 17) 3
7 Position Fixing Device Not WGS84 (Alarm Number 18) 3
8 Loss Of Position Fixing Data (Alarm Number 19) 3
9 Fix of DR Position is Recommended (Alarm Number 8) 4
10 Differential Corrections Lost (Alarm Number 80) 4
11 Heading Failure (Alarm Number 100) 4
12 Speed Failure (Alarm Number 101) 4
13 Vector Failure (Alarm Number 102) 4
14 Manual Gyro Is Still Being Used. Gyro Should be Adjusted (Alarm Number 103) 4
15 Manual Log is Still Being Used. Revert to Another Log (Alarm No. 104) 4
17 Depth Fail (Alarm No. 106) 4
18 ROUTE MONITORING RELATED ALARMS AND WARNINGS 5
18 Course Difference- Exceeded Deviation From Planned Route (Alarm Number 0) 5
19 Cross Track Error (Alarm Number 1) 5
20 Approaching Critical Point On Route (Alarm Number 12) 5
21 Acknowledge Course Change (Alarm Number 120) 5
22 Course Change Not Acknowledged (Alarm Number 122) 5
23 Approaching End Of Route (Alarm Number 13) 5
24 End Of Route Reached (Alarm Number 14) 5
25 Track Control Stopped (Alarm Number 90) 5
26 Heading Control Stopped (Alarm Number 91) 5
27 Autopilot Is Not Responding To ECDIS Commands (Alarm Number 92) 6
28 Steering Modes Different on ECDIS and Autopilot (Alarm Number 93) 6
29 Speed Too Slow For Track Control (Alarm No. 105) 6
30 Autopilot Failure (Alarm Number 94) 6
31 GUARDZONE RELATED ALARMS AND WARNINGS 6
31 Guardzone Danger (Alarm Number 30) 6
32 Guardzone Warning (Alarm Number 31) 6
33 Encroaching On User Defined Danger (Alarm Number 32) 6
34 Approaching User Defined Danger (Alarm Number 33) 6
35 Violation of User Defined Anchor Watch Area (Alarm Number 35) 6
36 ARCS RELATED ALARMS AND WARNINGS 7
36 HCRF08 - Permit Expires At End Of Month (Alarm Number 20) 7
37 HCRF09 - Permit Expired (Alarm Number 21) 7
38 Underscaled Raster Chart Displayed (Alarm Number 36) 7
39 No Shift Information Available (Alarm Number 94) 7
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40 GENERAL ALARMS AND WARNINGS 7
40 No User Activity (Alarm Number 10) 7
41 Unofficial ENC Data Displayed. Please Refer to Paper Chart (Alarm Number 34) 7
42 Past Track Log Must Be Cleared (Alarm Number 40) 7
43 System Malfunction (Alarm Number 51) 7
44 Crew Alarm (Alarm No. 110) 7
45 Backup of Data is Recommended (Alarm Number 52) 7
46 ENC Updates are Waiting to be Applied (Alarm Number 70) 8
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ALARMS AND WARNINGS
SENSOR RELATED ALARMS AND WARNINGS
Synchro Gyro Failure (Alarm Number 3)
1 This alarm occurs when the Synchro Gyro fails.
An Estimated Position Is Still Being Used (Alarm Number 6)
2 This alarm occurs when in Estimated mode for more than the time specified (e.g.
3 minutes). While Ownship remains in Estimated mode the alarm will occur every time
the specified interval is exceeded, e.g. in this case, the alarm will occur every three minutes.
NMEA Telegram Error (Alarm Number 81)
3 This alarm occurs when there are errors in the NMEA message from a sensor currently
being used for navigation.
NMEA Telegram Warning (Alarm Number 82)
4 This warning occurs when there is a fault with a sensor that is not currently selected for
navigation.
Serial Message Timeout (Alarm Number 50)
5 This alarm occurs when there is a serial message timeout from a sensor.
Pulse Log Failure (Alarm Number 17)
6 This alarm occurs when there is a pulse log failure. If no log pulses are detected for the
specified period, and the log speed is greater than 5 kts, the alarm is initiated. If the log
speed is less than 5 kts, the speed is set to 0 kts and no alarm is initiated.
Position Fixing Device Not WGS84 (Alarm Number 18)
7 This alarm occurs when the positions from a sensor are not in WGS84 datum (positions
received by the ECDIS are NOT converted).
Position Failure (Alarm Number 19)
8 This alarm occurs when no valid position is being received from the primary position
sensor.
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Fix of DR Position is Recommended (Alarm Number 8)
9 This alarm occurs if the DR position has not been updated for the specified period.
Differential Corrections Lost (Alarm Number 80)
10 This alarm occurs when GPS position changes from Differential to Non-Differential.
Heading Failure (Alarm Number 100)
11 This alarm occurs when heading information is lost, e.g from the Gyro, or when there is a
sudden large change in heading. Ownship’s symbol and heading line also disappear from
the Chart.
Speed Failure (Alarm Number 101)
12 This alarm occurs when speed information is lost, e.g from the log, or when there is a
sudden large change in speed. The ECDIS automatically switches to manual log, using
the last known good speed.
Vector Failure (Alarm Number 102)
13 This alarm occurs when COG and SOG are lost. Asterisks appear in the COG and SOG
fields on the right-hand side of the display.
Manual Gyro Is Still Being Used. Gyro Should be Adjusted (Alarm Number 103)
14 This alarm occurs when the Gyro has been set manually and hasn’t been adjusted for the
time specified.
Manual Log is Still Being Used. Revert to Another Log (Alarm No. 104)
15 This alarm occurs if the Manual Log has been selected and it has not been adjusted for the
time specified.
16 If the Manual Log has been used for 10 minutes, while in Track Control mode, the current
turn will be completed (if turning) and Heading Control mode will be selected
automatically
Depth Failure (Alarm No. 106)
17 This alarm occurs if depth information is lost, e.g. if the water is too deep for the echo
sounder to detect the bottom.
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Course Difference- Exceeded Deviation From Planned Route (Alarm Number 0)
18 This alarm occurs on a straight leg, when the COG deviates from the leg bearing by more
than the set limit.
Cross Track Error (Alarm Number 1)
19 This alarm occurs when the Cross Track Error exceeds that set for the current leg
(channel limits).
Approaching Critical Point On Route (Alarm Number 12)
20 This alarm occurs when approaching the next WOP. The alarm is activated a set number
of minutes prior to reaching the waypoint (adjustable between 3 and 5 minutes).
Acknowledge Course Change (Alarm Number 120)
21 This alarm occurs on WOP arrival. The alarm is activated a set number of seconds prior
to the WOP (adjustable between 30-60 seconds).
Course Change Not Acknowledged (Alarm Number 122)
22 This alarm occurs if the Acknowledge course change alarm has not been acknowledged
when the WOP is reached.
Approaching End Of Route (Alarm Number 13)
23 This alarm occurs when approaching the end of the route. The alarm is activated a set
number of minutes prior to arrival at the final waypoint (adjustable).
End Of Route Reached (Alarm Number 14)
24 This alarm occurs when the end of the route is reached.
Track Control Stopped (Alarm Number 90)
25 This alarm occurs when the system is automatically switched from the Track Control
mode.
Heading Control Stopped (Alarm Number 91)
26 This alarm occurs when the system is automatically switched from the Heading Control
mode.
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Autopilot Is Not Responding To ECDIS Commands (Alarm Number 92)
27 This alarm occurs when the autopilot fails to respond to a command from the ECDIS.
Steering Modes Different on ECDIS and Autopilot (Alarm Number 93)
28 This alarm occurs when the steering modes are different on the ECDIS and the Autopilot.
In order to be in Track Control mode, Track Control must be selected at both the ECDIS
and the Autopilot within 10 seconds, otherwise the system returns to the Manual Steering mode.
Speed Too Slow For Track Control (Alarm No. 105)
29 This alarm occurs if the speed is less than a set speed (adjustable) while in Track Control
mode. Track Control will be stopped.
Autopilot Failure (Alarm Number 94)
30 This alarm occurs if the Autopilot indicates a failure condition.
GUARDZONE RELATED ALARMS AND WARNINGS
Guardzone Danger (Alarm Number 30)
31 This alarm occurs when the guardzone encroaches upon an object, or area, which is
defined as dangerous on an ENC Chart (see Appendix C).
Guardzone Warning (Alarm Number 31)
32 This warning occurs when the guardzone encroaches upon an object, or area, which is
defined as dangerous on an ENC Chart (see Appendix C).
Encroaching On User Defined Danger (Alarm Number 32)
33 This alarm occurs when Ownship’s clearance box intersects with a user defined danger
(map object).
Approaching User Defined Danger (Alarm Number 33)
34 This alarm occurs when Ownship’s guardzone intersects with a user defined danger (map
object).
Violation of User Defined Anchor Watch Area (Alarm Number 35)
35 This alarm occurs when ownship’s clearance box intersects with a user defined watch
area (map object).
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ARCS RELATED ALARMS AND WARNINGS
HCRF08 - Permit Expires At End Of Month (Alarm Number 20)
36 This alarm occurs if an ARCS permit is due to expire at the end of the month.
HCRF09 - Permit Expired (Alarm Number 21)
37 This alarm occurs if an ARCS permit has expired.
Underscaled Raster Chart Displayed (Alarm Number 36)
38 This alarm occurs if a raster chart is not displayed at full scale.
No Shift Information Available (Alarm Number 94)
39 This alarm occurs if no WGS84 shift data is available for a raster chart.
GENERAL ALARMS AND WARNINGS
No User Activity (Alarm Number 10)
40 This alarm occurs when there has been no user activity for the time period set.
Unofficial ENC Data Displayed. Please Refer to Paper Chart (Alarm Number 34)
41 This alarm occurs when unofficial ENC data is displayed.
Past Track Log Must Be Cleared (Alarm Number 40)
42 This alarm occurs when the Past Track Log file is becoming too large (approximately one
month of data). Use ‘Clear Track’ in the Track Settings box (refer to Chapter 1,
paragraph 162). If the track is not cleared, system performance may be degraded.
System Malfunction (Alarm Number 51)
43 This alarm occurs when there is generic system configuration failure.
Crew Alarm (Alarm No. 110)
44 This alarm occurs when activated from an external interface. The source of the alarm,
target number and position are displayed in the alarm.
Backup of Data is Recommended (Alarm Number 52)
45 This warning occurs if a backup of ECDIS data has not been made for a month.
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ENC Updates are Waiting to be Applied (Alarm Number 70)
46 This warning occurs if chart updates have been received from the ChartCo chart
management system.
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APPENDIX B
NETWORK OPERATION
CONTENTS
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1 SWITCH ON 3
3 EDITING ROUTES, MAPS AND MARINER'S NOTES 3
8 NETWORKED TRACK CONTROL 5
12 NETWORK PROBLEMS 6
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
1 Server Connection Message 3
2 Typical Network Message for a Route Editing Conflict 3
3 Typical Network Message for a Map Update 4
4 Update Route Message 4
5 Example ECDIS Network 5
6 Network Fault Message 6
7 Routes, Maps, Mariner’s Notes Directory Dialogue Box 6
8 Changed Files List Network Message 7
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NETWORK OPERATION
SWITCH ON
1 When there is a network comprising more than one ECDIS, one of the ECDIS is
designated as a server and the others are designated as clients. Each ECDIS is provided
with a copy of the routes, maps and mariner’s notes utilised by the network. All data files are
copied from the server to each client ECDIS in the network on start-up and whenever a data file is
changed by either server or clients.
2 When the ECDIS is loaded the message shown in Figure 1 is displayed on each client.
Figure 1 - Server Connection Message
EDITING ROUTES, MAPS AND MARINER’S NOTES
3 Data is shared between all networked ECDIS workstations for Routes, Maps and
Mariner's Notes. To avoid network conflicts, where more than one user is trying to edit
the same Route or Map, a warning message is provided. A typical network message for a route
editing conflict is shown below in Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Typical Network Message for a Route Editing Conflict
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4 When a map is loaded on one ECDIS and the map is changed on another ECDIS in the
network, the map is updated automatically and a notification message is provided at all
other ECDIS workstations. A typical network message for an updated Map is shown below in
Figure 3.
Figure 3 - Typical Network Message for a Map Update
NOTE: A notification message is not provided when Mariner's Notes are updated.
5 When the operator has a route loaded as Main or Alternate and it is changed on another
system, the message shown in Figure 4 is displayed.
Figure 4 - Update Route Message
6 The operator is given the choice of whether or not he wants to reload.
7 When an edited route, map or mariner’s note is saved, it is automatically saved to the
server ECDIS, which then updates each ECDIS in the network and sends the appropriate
notification message to each ECDIS.
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NETWORKED TRACK CONTROL
8 In complex ECDIS network systems, a group of ECDISs can be configured to operate

together for track control.
ROUTE
ECDIS 1 ECDIS 2 PLANNING
ECDIS
AUTOPILOT
CD-6927 ISSUE 1
Figure 5 - Example ECDIS network
9 In the example above, ECDIS1 and ECDIS 2 are configured to operate together for track
control whilst the Route Planning ECDIS is not.
10 This means that if a route is loaded on either ECDIS 1 or ECDIS 2 it will be loaded on
both ECDIS 1 and ECDIS 2 but not on the route planning ECDIS. Similarly, if a route is
loaded on the Route Planning ECDIS it will not be loaded on either of the other ECDISs.
11 This behaviour applies to loading primary and alternate routes, changes of steering mode
and acknowledgement of track control related message boxes.
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12 If network problems occur, the warning shown in Figure 6 is displayed on each client
ECDIS in the network.
Figure 6 - Network Fault Message
13 If Yes is selected, data may be edited, but observe the following:
(1) The same data may be edited at more than one stand-alone client. When the server
becomes available, the dialogue box shown in Figure 8 appears.
(2) The client which updates the server first will lose its changes, because when the
second client updates the server, the data from the first client is overwritten.
NOTE: If the connection to the server is lost while a route, map or mariner’s note is being loaded
for editing purposes, the message, or one similar to the message, shown in Figure 7
appears. This means that editing cannot take place. When OK is selected the dialogue
box disappears.
Figure 7 - Routes, Maps, Mariner’s Notes Directory Dialogue Box
14 If No is selected from the message dialogue box shown in Figure 6 and attempts are
made to select the Map Edit, Route Planning and Mariner's Notes facilities, the message
shown in Figure 6 is displayed again.
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15 When the network connection is lost, each ECDIS keeps a list of file names that have
changed while in ‘Stand-Alone’ mode. These changes are distributed to all ECDIS
workstations when the Server is operational and the network connections are restored. Each
client ECDIS which has made the changes in Stand-Alone mode receives the message shown in
Figure 8 when the network is restored.
Figure 8 - Changed Files List Network Message
16 Select the Update Server option. The changes are then copied to the Server ECDIS and
then copied from the server to all client ECDIS workstations.
NOTE: Whenever the server is restarted, any changed files are copied to the server before the
server copies all data files to each client ECDIS.
17 If the network connections are restored following a server shutdown and there have been
no changes at the ECDIS clients, the message shown in Figure 1 is displayed at all
ECDIS workstations.
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APPENDIX C
LIST OF GUARDZONE WARNINGS AND DANGERS
1 The following is a list of warnings and dangers initiated by the guardzone:
(1) WARNING: Cardinal Beacon

(2) WARNING: Isolated Danger Beacon
(3) WARNING: Lateral Beacon
(4) WARNING: Safe Water Beacon
(5) WARNING: Special Purpose Beacon
(6) WARNING: Cardinal Buoy
(7) WARNING: Installation Buoy
(8) WARNING: Isolated Danger Buoy
(9) WARNING: Lateral Buoy
(10) WARNING: Safe Water Buoy
(11) WARNING: Special Purpose Buoy
(12) DANGER: Low Bridge
(13) DANGER: Causeway
(14) DANGER: Overhead Cable
(15) DANGER: Caution Area
(16) DANGER: Depth Area
(17) DANGER: Depth Contour
(18) DANGER: Dredged Area
(19) DANGER: Floating Dock
(20) WARNING: Gate
(21) DANGER: Hulk
(22) WARNING: Ice Area
(23) DANGER: Incineration Area
(24) DANGER: Light Float
(25) DANGER: Light Vessel
(26) DANGER: Land
(27) DANGER: Log Pond
(28) WARNING: Military Practise Area
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(29) WARNING: Mooring/Warping Facility

(30) DANGER: Obstruction
(31) DANGER: Offshore Platform
(32) DANGER: Oil Barrier
(33) DANGER: Pile
(34) DANGER: Low Overhead Pipeline
(35) DANGER: Pontoon
(36) DANGER: Restricted Area
(37) WARNING: Shoreline Construction
(38) WARNING: Seaplane Landing Area
(39) WARNING: Submarine Transit Lane
(40) DANGER: Un-surveyed Area
(41) DANGER: Underwater or Awash Rock
(42) DANGER: Wreck
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APPENDIX D
ECDIS LOG FILES
CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION 3
3 THE 12 HOUR LOG 3
6 The first line (Vessel data) 3
7 Subsequent Lines (Cell data) 4
9 End of Record Line 4
10 THE VOYAGE LOG 4
13 TRK Vessel Track Data 4
15 PTK Primary Track Data 5
17 EVT Event Record 6
19 APA Tracked Target Record 7
19 Example of an APA Record 7
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INTRODUCTION
1 ECDIS maintains two sets of log files:
(1) The 12 hour log - This log keeps a detailed record of the status of the system.
(2) The Voyage log - This log stores details of the vessels track for a whole voyage.
2 The log files are written in ASCII with fields separated by commas. Once backed-up,
these files may be viewed in a standard text editor such as ‘Notepad’.
THE 12 HOUR LOG
3 The 12 hour log is split into several files of up to 12 hours each. A new file is created
every midday and midnight. When a new log file is created any log file that is older than
24 hours is deleted. File name are constructed as follows:
Bytes Details
0-3 The current year (E.G. 1999)
4-5 The numerical value of the current month
(E.G. 06)
6-7 The current day (E.G. 14)
8-9 Either AM for the morning or PM for the
afternoon.
10 - 13 The file extension. This is always ‘.ELD’
4 For example the file being used at 10:30 on the morning of the 3rd of October 2001 would
be - “20011003AM.ELD”.
NOTE: If a log file has been saved to floppy disk, it may span across multiple disks. The first file
will be named as above. Subsequent files have a number added before the .ELD extension
indicating the sequence of files.
5 The file consists of records that are made up of lines of text. The first line in the record is
the only line that starts in the fist column. The last line in a record is always blank All the
other lines in the record make up a list of all the cells that are being used by the system at the time
the record was logged.
The first line (Vessel data)
6 This line of text consists of 7 data fields separated by commas the fields are as follows:
(1) The date and time- this is in the form YYYYMMDDhhmmss (Y = Year;
M = Month, D = Day; h = hour; m = minute; s = second).
(2) The Latitude - The latitude in degrees minutes and decimal minutes
(3) The Longitude - The longitude in degrees minutes and decimal minutes
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(4) The vessel heading - The compass heading in degrees and decimal degrees.
(5) The vessel speed - The vessel speed in knots and decimal knots.
(6) The position offset N - If the position of the vessel has an offset applied to it then
this is the metres North.
(7) The position offset E - If the position of the vessel has an offset applied to it then
this is the metres East.
Subsequent Lines (Cell data)
7 All the other lines in the data record contain details of the cells in active use by the
system. Each line consists of 6 data fields separated by commas. The line starts with 4
spaces. The fields are as follows
(1) Cell name - This is the full name of the original ENC cell supplied to the system
(e.g. GB204000.000 ).
(2) Agency code - The agency code of the data suppliers (e.g. 540).
(3) Edition number - The edition number of the cell.
(4) Issue date - The issue date of the cell
(5) Update date - The date of the last update applied to the cell.
(6) Update number - The number of the last update applied to the cell.
8 The above data is repeated for every cell being used by the system at the time. This
includes all cells being displayed as well as all cells being used to check the guardzone of
the vessel.
End of Record Line
9 This is just a blank line used to indicate the end of the record.
THE VOYAGE LOG
10 The voyage log records details of the vessels position throughout the whole voyage (or
until the operator chooses to clear it). The data is always logged into a file called
“track.log” and can be backed up by the operator at any time.
11 The file when backed up is labelled, for example TRACK28Oct19991239_0.log where

the name consists of:
(1) TRACK - Text

(2) DDMMMYYYY - Day, month (characters), year
(3) HHMM - Hours, minutes
(4) _n.log - text where “n” is the number of the file if it is split over several disks.
12 The voyage log is made up of several record types with each consisting of a single line of
ASCII text. Each record type is identified by the first 3 characters as follows:
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TRK Vessel Track Data
13 One TRK record is present for each position device interfaced into the system. The TRK
record consists of 5 data fields separated by commas, as follows:
(1) Date and time - This is in the form of DD MMM YYYY hh:mm:ss
(E.G. 23 Oct 2001 11:23:45)
(2) Latitude - The latitude from this device in degrees, minutes and decimal minutes
in the form DDMM.MMMMMM.
(3) Longitude - The longitude of this device in degrees, minutes and decimal minutes
in the form DDDMM.MMMMMM.
(4) Flag - A flag indicating the reason why this data was logged this can have one of
the following values
(a) 0 = ECDIS just started;
(b) 1 = Normal Logging record;
(c) 2 = Log due to a manual event;
(d) 3 = Last log before ECDIS shut down;
(e) 4 = Intermediate log (Used to record a change in course);
(f) 5 = Triggered when the primary position is changed to another device.
(5) Device name - The name of the device
14 Example of a TRK record
TRK,23 Sep 1999 10:04:51,5155.123456N,00131.654321E,GPS1Position
PTK Primary Track Data
15 Each time the vessel position is logged one and only one PTK record is logged. The PTK
record consists of 8 data fields as follows:
(1) Date and time - The same as the TRK record

(2) Latitude - The same as the TRK record
(3) Longitude -The same as the TRK record
(4) Flag - The same as the TRK record
(5) Gyro - Vessel gyro reading in degrees and decimal degrees.
(6) Speed - Vessel speed in knots and decimal knots.
(7) CMG - Vessel course made good in degrees and decimal degrees
(8) SPMG - Vessel Speed made good in knots and decimal degrees
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16 Example of a PTK record:
PTK,23 Sep 1999 10:04:51,5155.123456N,00131.654321E,1,

146.200000,14.920000,142.000000,15.000000
EVT Event Record
17 An EVT record is logged whenever the operator uses ECDIS to trigger an EVENT or a
FIX the data consists of the following 5 data fields:
(1) Date and time - The same as the TRK record

(2) Latitude - The same as the TRK record
(3) Longitude - The same as the TRK record
(4) Event type - This is one of the following codes:
(a) ‘XX’ = An event dropped at the vessel position.
(b) DR = A dead reckoned fix.
(c) EP = An estimated position fix.
(d) V = A visual fix.
(e) A = An astronomical fix.
(f) R = A radar fix.
(g) D = A Decca fix.
(h) G = A GPS fix.
(i) Gl = A Glonass fix.
(j) L = A Loran fix.
(k) M = An MFDF fix.
(l) O = An Omega fix.
(m) T = A transit sat nav fix.
(5) Comment - A comment entered by the operator.
18 Example of an EVT record:
EVT,23 Sep 1999 10:04:51,5155.123456N,00131.654321E,V,BUOY 237 Dropped
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APA Tracked Target Record
19 An APA record contains data on one tracked target. The data consists of the following 9
data fields:
(1) Date and time - the same as the TRK record

(2) Target CPA in miles and decimal miles
(3) Target TCPA in minutes and decimal minutes.
(4) Target status + 256* acquisition type. Status can take the values:
84 = ‘T’ = Tracked
81 = ‘Q’ = Query - target being tracked
76 = ‘L’ = Target lost
Acquisition type can take the values:
65 = ‘A’ = Automatic
77 = ‘M’ = Manual
82 = ‘R’ = Reported
(5) Target Bearing in degrees and decimal degrees

(6) Target Range in miles and decimal miles
(7) Target Course in degrees and decimal degrees
(8) Target Speed in knots and decimal knots
(9) Target Identifier. This consists of the following 4 items separated by ‘/’
‘ARPA’
Radar Name
Radar target number
Unique target number, i.e. radar rebase + target number
Example of an APA Record
APA, 10 May 2002 11:13:29, 0.400000, -5.000000, 16724, 348.500000, 0.480000,

45.000000, 4.000000, ARPA/Radar 1/5/10005
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APPENDIX E
I/O MESSAGE DEVICES
INTRODUCTION
1 This Appendix details the devices supported by the ECDIS and lists the input and output
message types associated with each device.
NOTE: Messages marked * are proprietary messages.
Device Type Description I/O Message Types

Supported
AIS Automatic Identification System VDM Decoder

(38400,8,1,NONE)
Alarm Interface External alarm system interface ACK Decoder
(9600,8,1,NONE) Alarm Output *
ALR Output
Auto Revet Kit Output switchover unit for dual ECDIS Alarm Output *
(9600,8,1,NONE) systems. Provides system redundancy for
critical outputs e.g. autopilot.
Autopilot Anschutz Anschutz Nautopilot 2020 autopilot APB Output
Nautopilot 2020 CRQ Output *
(4800,8,1,NONE) GLL Output
PSR Output *
STA Decoder *
Autopilot CPlath CPlath autopilot APB Output
(4800,8,1,NONE) ASD Decoder *
NSD Decoder *
NSD Output *
RSD Output *
TTW Output
Autopilot Emri EMRI SEM200 autopilot (VECTOR SSA Decoder *
(VECTOR) Interface) SSA Output *
(4800,8,1,NONE) SSD Decoder *
SSD Output *
SSX Output *
Autopilot General Non-specific standard autopilot APB Output
(4800,8,1,NONE) HTC Output
HTD Decoder
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Supported
Autopilot Tokimec Tokimec autopilot CTS Output *

(4800,8,1,NONE) HTR Output *
Autopilot Yokogawa Yokogawa autopilot HTC Output
(4800,8,1,NONE) HTD Decoder
XTE Output
Conning Display Kelvin Hughes conning display APB Output
(4800,8,1,NONE) BWC Output
GGA Output
GLL Output
HTC Output
RTE Output
WPL Output
VHW Output
VTG Output
ZDA Output
ZTG Output
Data Interface Unit Kelvin Hughes DIU VHW Decoder
(4800,8,1,NONE) XDR Decoder
Data Logger General purpose serial data logger Alarm Output *
(4800,8,1,NONE) APB Output
BWC Output
GGA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
VHW Output
VTG Output
ZDA Output
ZTG Output
Decca Decca Position Sensor DTM Decoder
(4800,8,1,NONE) GGA Decoder
GLL Decoder
VTG Decoder
DR Position Sensor DR Position Sensor
ECDIS Kelvin Hughes ECDIS (for Planning GLL Decoder
(4800,8,1,NONE) Workstations) VHW Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
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Supported
Echo Sounder Depth Sensor DBT Decoder

(4800,8,1,NONE) DPT Decoder
ECTAB Kelvin Hughes Electronic Chart Table CSR Decoder *
GPS 1 First GPS Position Sensor DTM Decoder
GLL Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
GPS 2 Second GPS Position Sensor DTM Decoder
GLL Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
GPS 3 Third GPS Position Sensor DTM Decoder
GLL Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
GPS 4 Fourth GPS Position Sensor DTM Decoder
GLL Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
HAP Display Kelvin Hughes HAP Display GGA Output
VHW Output
VTG Output
ZDA Output
LoranC Loran-C Position Sensor DTM Decoder
GLL Decoder
VTG Decoder
Manta Display Kelvin Hughes Manta Display Custom *
Manual Gyro Manual Heading Input
Manual Log Manual Speed Input
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Supported
Navtex Receiver Navtex Navigational Warning Receiver Custom *

(4800,8,1,NONE)
NMEA Output 1 First General Purpose Serial Output APB Output
GGA Output
GLL Output
RTE Output
WPL Output
VHW Output
VTG Output
ZDA Output
ZTG Output
NMEA Output 2 Second General Purpose Serial Output APB Output
GGA Output
GLL Output
RTE Output
WPL Output
VHW Output
VTG Output
ZDA Output
ZTG Output
Radar 1 First Radar: Non-specific Configuration CSR Decoder *
(9600,8,1,NONE) GGA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
Rnn Output
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported
Radar 1 CTD First Radar: Kelvin Hughes CTD GGA Output

(9600,8,1,NONE) Configuration GLL Output
Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
Radar 1 Manta First Radar: Kelvin Hughes Manta CSR Decoder *
(9600,8,1,NONE) Configuration GGA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar 1 Nucleus 1 First Radar: Kelvin Hughes Nucleus 1 CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
Rnn Output *
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported

GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar 2 Second Radar: Non-specific CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
Rnn Output
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported
Radar 2 CTD Second Radar: Kelvin Hughes CTD GGA Output

Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
Radar 2 Manta Second Radar: Kelvin Hughes Manta CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar 2 Nucleus 1 Second Radar: Kelvin Hughes Nucleus 1 CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
Rnn Output *
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported

GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar 3 Third Radar: Non-specific Configuration CSR Decoder *
(9600,8,1,NONE) GGA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
Rnn Output
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported
Radar 3 CTD Third Radar: Kelvin Hughes CTD GGA Output

Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
Radar 3 Manta Third Radar: Kelvin Hughes Manta CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar 3 Nucleus 1 Third Radar: Kelvin Hughes Nucleus 1 CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported

GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar 4 Fourth Radar: Non-specific CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
Rnn Output
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported
Radar 4 CTD Fourth Radar: Kelvin Hughes CTD GGA Output

Map Output *
mfdRTE Output *
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
Radar 4 Manta Fourth Radar: Kelvin Hughes Manta CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar 4 Nucleus 1 Fourth Radar: Kelvin Hughes Nucleus 1 CSR Decoder *
GLL Output
Map Output *
Rnn Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported

GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
GLL Output
Map Output *
RTE Output
WPL Output
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VHW Decoder
VTG Output
ZDA Output
Radar Interswitch Unit RIU CAND Decoder *
(38400,0,1,NONE) Multiple transceivers and displays CANE Decoder *
CANE Output *
CANM Decoder *
Radar System Special Interface for Kelvin Hughes
Interface NTD
Remote SAM Remote Status Monitor Custom *
RIB Tracker Small Craft Transponder system TTM Decoder *
(9600,8,1,NONE)
Route Planning Kelvin Hughes Planning Workstation GLL Output
Terminal VHW Output
(4800,8,1,NONE) VTG Output
ZDA Output
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Supported
SDDS Serial Data Distribution System DBT Decoder

(4800,8,1,NONE) DPT Decoder
DTM Decoder
GGA Decoder
GLL Decoder
HDT Decoder
ROT Decoder
RPM Decoder
RSA Decoder
TTM Decoder
VBW Decoder
VHW Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
SDDS (Dual Position) Serial Data Distribution System with DBT Decoder
(4800,8,1,NONE) Dual Position Input DPT Decoder
DTM1 Decoder
DTM2 Decoder
GGA1 Decoder *
GGA2 Decoder *
GLL1 Decoder *
GLL2 Decoder *
HDT Decoder
ROT Decoder
RPM Decoder
RSA Decoder
TTM Decoder
VBW Decoder
VHW Decoder
VTG1 Decoder *
VTG2 Decoder *
ZDA Decoder
Serial Engine Engine Data Sensor RPM Decoder

(4800,8,1,NONE)
Serial Gyro Heading Sensor HDT Decoder
(4800,8,1,NONE)
Serial Log Speed Sensor (also Depth and Distance DPT Decoder
(4800,8,1,NONE) log) VBW Decoder
VHW Decoder
VLW Decoder
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Serial Log Gyro Speed and Heading Sensor VHW Decoder

(4800,8,1,NONE)
Serial ROT Rate of Turn Sensor ROT Decoder
(4800,8,1,NONE)
Serial Rudder Rudder Sensor RSA Decoder
Simrad Simrad Survey System TNW Decoder *
Simulator 1 First Simulator (for Test and APB Output
(4800,8,1,NONE) Demonstration) DBT Decoder
DPT Decoder
DTM Decoder
GGA Decoder
GLL Decoder
HDT Decoder
ROT Decoder
RPM Decoder
RSA Decoder
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VBW Decoder
VHW Decoder
VLW Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
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Supported
Simulator 2 Second simulator (for Test and APB Output

(4800,8,1NONE) Demonstration) DBT Decoder
DPT Decoder
DTM Decoder
GGA Decoder
GLL Decoder
HDT Decoder
ROT Decoder
RPM Decoder
RSA Decoder
TGD Decoder *
TGT Decoder *
TTM Decoder
TVT Decoder *
VBW Decoder
VHW Decoder
VLW Decoder
VTG Decoder
ZDA Decoder
Status and Alarm Status Monitor Custom *
Module
Synchro Gyro Log Synchro/Stepper Heading and Pulse Log
Sensors
Wind Wind Sensor MWV Decoder
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Index
INDEX
CHART CONTROL 58
A Chart Coverage 156
Accept DR 27 Chart Installation 64
Adding a LOP 143 Chart Menu 87
Adding a Waypoint - graphical method 111 Chart Motion 151
Adding a Waypoint - tabular method 111 Chart Selection 60
Adding a Waypoint to the Route 111 Chart Services 54
Adding Mariner's Notes From An External Source 139 Chart Type 150
Additional 94 CHART type 160
Adjusting the Position of a Waypoint 112 Check Route Dialogue Box 127
Admiralty Raster Chart Service (ARCS) 12 Checking a Route 120
Air Draught 43,44 Clear All Tracks from The Chart 51
Alarm Settings Password Dialogue Box 46,122 Clear All Updates 91
Alarm Setup 45 Clearance 43
Alarms and Warnings: Normal View 149 Clearing Bearing 116
Alternate Route 155,166 Clearing Range 115
Alternative Route 109,129 CMAP Updates 86
ARCS Related Alarms And Warnings A.7 CMAP databases 73
ARCS Updates 80 Colour Differentiation Test Diagram 105
ARPA Target Symbols 100 Colour Scheme 47
ARPA Targets 99 Colour Scheme (Day - Bright) 104
Arrange 92 Concentric Circle symbol 164
Available Routes Drop-down List CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 15
111,114,115,116,118,119,121 Course Over Ground 24
Course To Steer (CTS) 36
B Course Up 163
CRC check 78
Backing Up of Tracks 51
Creating a Graphics Symbol 131
Backup and Restore 53
Creating a Map 130
Backup Tracks button 52
Creating a Route 110
Base information 93
Creating a Route from an External Source 123
Bearing Line 143
Creating Map Text 132
Best Scale 161
Creating Mariner’s Notes 138
Better Usage Areas 97
Critical Alarms 149
Boost 40
Critical Alarms And Warnings 149
Brightness and Contrast 48
Cross Track Error (XTE) 36
Browsing for Raster Charts on CD 64
Cross Track Error Indicator 36
Browsing for Vector Charts on CD 72
Cursor 16
Cursor Information 148
C
CONTROLS 15 D
CD Updates 83
DEGAUSS 16
Cell & Database Installation 77
Danger Symbols 120
Cell Boundaries 167
Data Quality 97
Cell drop-down list 89
Dead Reckoning 146
Cell Uninstall 80
Deep Contour 42
Change Password Dialogue Box 46,122
deep soundings 41
Changed Files List Network Message B.6
Deep Soundings 96
Chart Aspect 163
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Default True Motion Box 152,162 Example Route 110

Defaults 48 Ext Input On Option 130
Degauss 47 External Cursors 101
Delete Chart(s) 70 External Source 123
Delete Item button 89
Delete Map button. 134 F
Delete Waypoint button 112
Deleting a Map 134 Fix Bearing 143
Deleting a Route 123 Fix to Position Sensor 27
Deleting a Symbol or Area 88 Fixed Scale 161
Deleting a Waypoint 112 Floppy Updates 83
Deleting Mariner’s Notes 139
Depth 26,41 G
Depth Shades 95 Gain 40
Display Level 93 GC/RL/Comp 109
Display Options 98,134 General Alarms And Warnings A.7
Displaying Primary Track 50 Greyscale Test 105
Displaying Secondary Track 50 Guardzone 43,155,166
Dist to WOP 155,166
DIST TO WOP 37
H
DR Position 27
Drop-Down List Box 18 HAP Mode 55
Harbour Approach & Pilotage 55
E Head and Stern Marks 111
Head Up 163
East/West Offset 49 Heading 23
EBL 135 Heading Control 30,36
ECDIS Log Files D.1 Highlighting Text 17
ECDIS to ECTAB Interface 171 Horizontal Datum 27
ECDIS to Radar Interface 170 Horizontal Sextant Angle 144
ECS 13
ECTAB to ECDIS Interface 170
I
Editing Route Settings 113
Editing routes, Maps And Mariner’s Notes B.3 I/O Message Devices E.1
Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) 12 Image 39
ENC Chart Motion 161 Increment Control 19
ENC Chart Motion - Fixed 161 Information Points 97
ENC Chart Motion - Relative 161 Inserting a Symbol 89
ENC Chart Motion - True 161 Inserting an Area 90
ENC symbols 89 Install Permits from Disk 67
ENC symbols (Chart 1) 103 Install Selected Charts 65
ENC True Motion Box 162 Installing All Charts 67
ENC Updates Location 84 Installing BSB Charts 71
Encrypted Chart cells 73 Installing Groups of Charts 65
Encrypted ENC Permits 75 Installing Individual Charts 65
Encrypted ENC Subscription 76 Installing Raster Charts 64
End of Route Reached 36 Installing Vector Charts 72
Ergopod Symbol 171 Inter-Chart Lookahead 153
Errors Encountered While Updating 85 Interface to Ergopod 171
ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) 113 Interface To External Equipment 170
ETA calculations 125 Interpretation of Results 105
EVT Event Record D.6 Invalid Route 128
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Invalid Route - Can Not Be Sailed 128 Move Chart facility 62

Moving a Symbol or Area 90
K Moving Chart Position 58
Keyboard 47
N
keyboard light 47
Keyboard Shortcuts 48 Naming and Saving a Map 134
Navtex Notes 140
L Network Fault Message B.5
Network Message for a Map Update B.4
Latitude and longitude 17 Network Message for a Route Editing Conflict B.3
Latitude bar 61,62 Network Problems B.5
Lights 96 North Up 163
List of Alternate Routes 129 North/South Offset 49
List Of guardzone Warnings And Dangers C.1
List of Pre-Planned Routes 127
O
Listing Encrypted ENC Permits 75
Load All From Disk 126 Open Chart Fly-Out Menu 60
Loading Encrypted ENC or C-MAP Permits 73 Open Vector Chart option 63
Loading Permits from Floppy Disk 67 Option Button 18
Local Time 25 Other Updates 84
Log Distance 51 Overlays 154,165
Log Files - 12 hour log D.3 Ownship’s Data 22
Log Files - Voyage log D.3 Ownship’s guardzone 43
Look-Ahead 43 Ownship’s track 50
LOPs 145 Ownship's progress 124
Loss of Position Data 28 Ownship's Symbol 22
M P
MAIN MENU 38 Parallel Index (PI) Line 137
Manual ENC Updates 87 Parallel Index Line 118
Manual Permit Entry 68 Password 46,122
Manual Permit Entry 74 Password dialogue box 45
Manual/Autopilot Steering 29 Permit Invalid message 68
Manually Inserted Area on an ENC Cell 90 Planned Speed Too Fast 128
Manually Inserted Symbol on an ENC Cell 89 Planned Speed Too Slow 128
Manually Loading C-MAP Permits 74 Port Ergopod in Control 171
Manually Loading Encrypted ENC Permits 74 POSITION DATA 26
Manually Loading Permits 68 Position Fixing 142
Map Editing 130 Position of a Waypoint 112
Map Editing Box 130 Position Offset 49
Map Object Creation 133 Position Sensor Selection 26
map objects 131 Positioning a Fix 146
Map Objects Box 131 Positioning a Fix from an External Device 146
Mariner’s Notes 138 Power Loss/Interruption 57
Mariner’s Notes Dialogue Box 139 Power ON Following Shutdown 14
Mariner's Notes From An External Source 139 POWER ON/OFF 14
Modes of Operation 12 Prediction Calculation (Raster) 157
Modifying an Existing Route 111 Prediction Calculation (Vector) 168
Monitor and Scheme Settings box 47 Prediction Vector (Raster) 157
Monitor Colour Scheme 48 Prediction Vector (Vector) 168
Monitor Settings 47 Pre-Planned Routes 127
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Primary Route 109,127,154,166 Restore User Charts 54

Primary Track 155,166 Route Management 126
Primary Track 50 Route Management Option 126
Print Screen 147 Route May Need Checking Dialogue Box 127
Printing the Route 119 Route Monitoring 124
PTK Primary Track Data D.5 Route Monitoring Related Alarms And Warnings A.5
PUSHBUTTON FUNCTION INDICATOR BOXES 16 Route Planning 107
Pushbuttons 16 Route Planning Box 108
Route Planning Options 107
Q Route Planning Tools 114
Route Safety Check 127
Quick Entry 144 Route Save Dialogue Box 123
Routes, Maps, Mariner’s Notes Directory Dialogue Box B5
R
Radar 165 S
Radar boost 40 Safety Draught 41,43
radar interference 40 Safety Settings 41
Radar Interlay 12,154 Save All to Disk 126
Radar Setup 39 Save Current 63
Radar to ECDIS Interface 170 Save ENC Chart Dialogue Box 63
Radar Trails 39 Save Primary to Disk 126
Rain 39 Saving and Naming the Route 121
Range Circle 143 Scale 153,164
Raster 11 Scale Bar 61,62
Raster Chart 61 Scanning for Chart Update Information 80
Raster Chart Inter-Chart Lookahead Menu 153 Scrolling 20
Raster Chart Motion Menu 151 Sea 39
Raster Chart Overlay Menu 154 Secondary Track 50,155,166
Raster Chart Reposition Box 154 Select ENC Chart for Viewing Dialogue Box 63
Raster Chart Scale Menu 153 SELECTING FUNCTIONS 16
Raster Chart Selection 61 Selection from ENC Chart 63
Raster Chart Selection Box 61 Selection from Raster Chart 61
Raster Chart Type Menu 150 Selection from World ENC Chart 62
Raster Chart Update Screen 80 Selection from World Raster Chart 61
Raster Chart Window Menu 158 Sensor Related Alarms And Warnings A.3
Raster Corrections 159 Server Connection Message B.3
Raster Data 11 Set True Motion 152
Raster Features 102 Setting the Tick Interval on Tracks 51
Raster True Motion Box 152 Settings 44
Rate of Turn (RoT) 109 Shallow Contour 42
Rate of Turn (RoT) 113 Shallow Pattern 97
RCDS 13 shallow soundings 41
Reload Route Dialogue Box 123 Shallow Soundings 96
Removing Updates 91 Ship's Outline 164
Replay Track 52 Shutdown 56
Replay Track Warning Dialogue Box 52 Shutdown Message 56
Reposition 154,165 Shutdown of ECDIS 14
Restore from CD 53 Single Colour 106
Restore from Floppy Disk 54 SOFTWARE SECURITY 13
Restore Maps 54 Speed 24
Restore Routes 54 Speed Over Ground 25
Restore Settings from Floppy Disk 54
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spot soundings 41
V
Stand-Alone Mode B.6
Standard information 94 Vector Chart Context Menu 160
Starboard Ergopod in Control 171 Vector Chart Features 102
Steering Mode 29 Vector Chart Motion Menu 161
Subscription Expiry 76 Vector Chart Overlays Menu 165
Swap To Alternative 107 Vector Chart Selection 62
Swap to Alternative 129 Vector Chart Settings 93
Symbol Style 95 Vector Chart Settings dialogue box 93
Symbol Failures 96 Vector Chart Type Menu 160
Vector Chart Update 82
T Vector Chart Updates 82
Vector Charts 57
Temporary Track 34
Vector Data 11
Test Pattern (Grey Scale) 104
Vector Length 44
TEXT AND DATA ENTRY 16
Velocity Sensors (Raster) 157
TEXT BOXES 19
Velocity Sensors (Vector) 168
Textual Annotations 96
Verifying Chart Database 69
The Information Panel 21
Verifying Chart Permits 68
Time 25
VERSION INFO 55
Time (UTC) 25
Vessel Outline (Raster) 157
Time and Speed planning calculations 113
Vessel Outline (Vector) 168
TIME TO WOP 37
Vessel Prediction (Vector) 167
Time Varying Objects 96
Vessel Preditction (Raster) 156
To verify Permits 68
Video Correlator 40
TOOLS MENU 130
View Corrections 159
Track Control 30
VRM 135
Track Control Stopped 36
VRM/EBL 135
Track Limits 34
Track Replay Control box 52
W
Track Settings 50
Track Settings box 50 waypoint 36
Track Settings Box 51 Wheel Over Point 37
Trackerball 16 Window 169
Trails Time 40 Window 158
Trigger Event 142 Window Menu 169
TRK Vessel Track Data 4 World ENC Chart 62
True Motion Box 151
Turn Too Tight 128 Z
Turning VRMs, EBLs or PIs ON/OFF 137
Two Depth Shades 95 Zoom-In 59
Types of chart 12 Zoom-in and Zoom-out 62
Zoom-out 59
U
Uninstalling Raster Charts 70
Update All Charts 81
Update Route Message B.4
Update Server B.6
User Manual for ECDIS 13
User Maps 98
User Preferences 141
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MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
Para Page
1 INTRODUCTION 4.3
3 MAINTENANCE 4.3
3 Preventive Maintenance 4.3
6 Diagnostic Maintenance 4.4
7 System Faults 4.4
8 Gyro Fail 4.4
9 Log Fail 4.4
10 Depth Fail 4.4
11 Position Fail 4.5
12 Corrective Maintenance 4.6
13 Fuse Replacement 4.6
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
1 ECDIS Processor: Location of Fuses 4.7
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MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
1 This Chapter provides Maintenance information for the Manta ECDIS displays. The
Chapter is divided into three parts
(1) Preventive Maintenance

(2) Diagnostic Maintenance
(3) Corrective Maintenance
WARNING
LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT.

ALL CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE MUST BE IMPLEMENTED WITH THE
POWER SUPPLIES SWITCHED OFF
2 The following paragraphs outline the basic maintenance and fault finding procedures
which can be implemented by the operator. The fault finding/repair philosophy is limited
to checking cable connections and changing fuses.
MAINTENANCE
Preventive Maintenance
3 Preventive Maintenance comprises keeping the equipment clean, particularly the screen,
console cabinets and filters. External surfaces should be cleaned with a soft,
non-abrasive cloth, moistened in a mild soap solution.
4 Screens are to be checked and cleaned regularly, using an approved screen cleaner.
Under no circumstances use detergents as these will damage the screens.
5 To check and clean fan filters, ensure that the power supplies to the processor are
isolated. Open the front panel and slide the fan filters up and remove. Inspect and if
necessary clean as described in the next paragraph. Replace filters, close front panel and restore
power supplies.
6 To clean a fan filter, hoover the dust from it. If it is not possible to satisfactorily clean the
filter, use a new filter.
7 Check that all connections especially earth bonding are secure and in their correct
positions.

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Diagnostic Maintenance
8 The following procedures provide diagnostic maintenance information for the Manta
ECDIS Flat Screen Displays.
System Faults
9 System fault conditions appear in the bottom right-hand corner of the display. System
Fault conditions include:
(1) Gyro Fail

(2) Log Fail
(3) Depth Fail
(4) Position Fail
Gyro Fail
10 If the Gyro Fail warning message is displayed:
(1) Check the reading on the associated gyro unit.

(2) If a gyro repeater is fitted, check that the repeater is on and is reading accurately.
(3) If the fault cannot be rectified, refer to Kelvin Hughes.
Log Fail
11 If a Log Fail warning message is displayed:
(1) Check the reading on the associated log unit.

(2) If a log repeater is fitted, check that the repeater is on and is reading accurately.
Depth Fail
12 If a Depth Fail warning message is displayed:
(1) Check the reading on the associated echo sounder.

(2) If an echo sounder repeater is fitted, check that the repeater is on and is reading
accurately.

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Position Fail
13 If a Position fail warning message is displayed:
(1) Check that the position information from the GPS, or position sensing
equipment, is accurate.
(2) If the position sensing equipment is provided with a switch to enable/disable
serially transmitted data, check that message type GGA or GLL, is enabled.
(3) Check that the position sensor is set to NMEA 0183.
(4) Check that the diagnostic LED on the Input Interface PCB is flashing. If the LED
is extinguished there is no data input to the PCB.

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Corrective Maintenance
WARNING
LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT.

ALL CORRECIVE MAINTENANCE MUST BE IMPLEMENTED WITH THE
POWER SUPPLIES SWITCHED OFF
CAUTION
This equipment contains Electrostatic Sensitive devices. To prevent damage to equip-

ment; when implementing Corrective Maintenance procedures ensure that an earthing
strap is used to connect the maintainer to the earth stud.
14 Corrective maintenance should only be implemented by qualified personnel. Corrective

maintenance for this equipment is limited to the replacement of Fuses in the
MantaDigital Processor.
Fuse Replacement
15 The locations of the fuses in the MantaDigital Processor unit are shown in Figure 1. The
fuses vary according to the particular processor unit but all fuse positions are shown in
the figure.
(1) Ship’s mains supply. Two fuses on Power Suppply Assembly.

Fuse Anti-Surge 10 A 250 V. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-615-162-50.
(2) +12V supply on FSD-A178 PCB.
Fuse Anti-Surge 3.15 A. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-615-161-30.
(3) +12 V supply on FSD-A202 PCB (VDR and SVDR only).
Fuse Anti-Surge 8 A 250 V. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-650-0004-009.
(4) +12V supply on FSD-A232 PCB(Central alarm unit only).
Fuse Anti-Surge 3.15 A. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-615-161-30.
16 Switch off the power supply to the Processor unit.
17 Gain access to the fuses, as follows:
(1) Open the front cover of the Processor unit.

(2) The mains fuses are located on the powersupply assembly behind the drop down
mounting plate. Release the plate by lift the two, lever fasteners and lowering the
plate forwards, refer to Figure 1.
(3) The other fuses are located on the PCB(s) on the front of the mounting plate, see
Figure 1.

KH2062-4
RELEASE LEVER
FUSE
ALARM PCB
FSD-A232
(CENTRAL ALARM
PROCESSOR ONLY)
RELEASE LEVER
FUSE
FS1
CUTAWAY SHOWING FS2

MAINS FUSES ON
POWER SUPPLY PLATE
FUSE
MANTA VDR
INTERFACE PCB
FSD-A202
(VDR & SVDR ONLY)
PL1
PL5 PL3
SERIAL INPUT PCB
FSD-A178 PL4 PL2
MANTA
SERIAL EXPANSION PCB
FSD-A198
REMOVED FOR CLARITY
PL18 PL7 PL3 K5
PL2 PL6
SK4 SK2
PL1
CD-6921 ISSUE 1 FRONT VIEW
Figure 1 - MantaDigital Processor: Location of Fuses

KH2062-4
18 Fit the new fuse and secure it in the fuse holder.
19 Close the front cover.
20 Restore the power supply to the processor and check that the system is operating
correctly.

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Kelvin Hughes Limited

Registered Office: New North Road, Hainault, Essex, IG6 2UR

EQUIPMENT IMO REGULATION(S) IEC STANDARD(S)

ã Copyright Kelvin Hughes Limited. 2005

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be

Technical details contained in this publication are subject to

Page ii Issue 1 (Dec 05)

Amendment No. Date Inserted Intitials Mod Number

2 30 Nov 2006 GJS

3 Nov 2007 GJS

Issue 1, Amdt. 3 Page iii

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Page iv Issue 1 (Dec 05)

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION (KH2062-1 iss 2)

SECTION 2 - OPERATING INFORMATION FOR THE ELECTRONIC CHART

Issue 1, Amdt. 1 Page v

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Page vi Issue 1 (Dec 05)

ELECTRIC SHOCK RESUSCITATION

SHOUT FOR HELP.

REMOVE CASUALTY FROM DANGER.

REMOVE ANY OBVIOUS OBSTRUCTION TO BREATHING.

CHECK FOR SIGNS OF CIRCULATION,

SIGNS OF LIFE/CIRCULATION PRESENT SIGNS OF LIFE/CIRCULATION ABSENT

HEART HAS STOPPED BEATING

KEEP CASUALTY AT REST.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE OBTAINED ON / AT ...............................................

Issue 1 (Dec 05) Page vii

THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT FITTED WITH SAFETY INTERLOCKS. LETHAL

ENSURE THAT THE DISPLAY IS SWITCHED OFF PRIOR TO CLEANING THE

THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS MATERIALS WHICH PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES

Page viii Issue 1 (Dec 05)

THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY AUTHORISED

The rare event of Processor failure is indicated by non-operation of the trackerball, no

The display is to be switched OFF and ON again to reset the Processor.

Issue 1 (Dec 05) Page ix

HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC-SENSITIVE SEMICONDUCTOR

Persons removing sub-units from an equipment containing these devices must

Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.

Fit new devices in a special handling area.

For detailed information, refer to IEC Standard IEC 61340-5-1:1998 or other

Page x Issue 1 (Dec 05)

Issue 1 (Dec 05) Page xi

Page xii Issue 1 (Dec 05)

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (CONT.)

Issue 1 (Dec 05) Page xiii

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (CONT.)

Page xiv Issue 1 (Dec 05)

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Issue 2 (May 06) Page 1.1

Page 1.2 Issue 2 (May 06)

INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION

SHIP’S SERIAL SENSORS:

Figure 1 - Typical ECDIS System

Issue 2 (May 06) Page 1.3

What are Electronic Charts?

Page 1.4 Issue 2 (May 06)

9 The Manta ECDIS workstations may be stand-alone, or part of an Integrated Bridge