ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR

ERS 5000

TECHNICAL REFERENCE

Document Code: ERS5-M-020A

© Transas MIP Ltd. Nov, 2011

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This document contains:
Printing House Conventions.............................................................................................3 
Standard Hardware Requirements...................................................................................4 
Network Requirements.........................................................................................4 
Power Supply Requirements................................................................................4 
Environmental Requirements...............................................................................5 
Servicing Requirements .......................................................................................5 
Installation of the ERS 5000 Software .............................................................................6 
System Software ..................................................................................................6 
Transas Software .................................................................................................6 
File Structure of Simulator Software..............................................................................12 
Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO).................13 
Joint Operation between ERS 5000 and Navigational Simulator NTPro 5000.........21 
Some Action for ERS 5000 SOLO ..................................................................................23 
Running the Simulator Programs ..................................................................................23 
Router (Simulator Network Manager) ................................................................23 
SW Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................24 
Problems Encountered at the Simulator Start and during Its Operation............24 
Problems Encountered during the Simulator Configuring..................................26 
DHW Troubleshooting (ERS 5000 Full – Mission) .......................................................28 
Important Notes..................................................................................................28 
First of All ...........................................................................................................28 
Embedded Test ..................................................................................................29 
Software Test .....................................................................................................29 
Fine Tuning of Analog Gauges ..........................................................................30 
Possible Malfunctions ........................................................................................30 
ERS 5000 Full-Mission. Dedicated Hardware Connections........................................31 
External Hardware Connections ........................................................................31 
External Hardware Connections – Alarm Light Column (Ref. No. TR-S-ERS-H-
0036) with USB Connection ...............................................................................31 
The ERS Black-Out Simulation by Using of “Alarm Light Column” Unit ..32 

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 Printing House Conventions

PRINTING HOUSE CONVENTIONS

Sample of an entry Comments on the use

ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR ERS 5000. To highlight, in a printed document, names of other docu-
DEDICATED HARDWARE ments which the current document contains references to

C:\WINNT\SYSVOL To highlight, in a printed document, menu items mentioned

in this document
<F4> To highlight, in a printed document, names of keyboard keys
“Next” To highlight, in a printed document, names of a window,
page, tab, button, etc.
dcpromo.exe To highlight messages, commands, files and other Windows
OS information

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Standard Hardware Requirements

STANDARD HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

PC requirements depend of SW modules allocated on the computer, and PC
specification should not be worse than shown below:

• All computers should have 100 Base-TX Network card all of the same type;
• Server uses the MS Windows 2000 Server operation system (English version),
IE 5.5, SP4 or MS Windows XP Server operation system (English version), IE6,
SP2 with appropriate number of client licenses;
• All other computers run with MS Windows 2000 Professional OS (English version),
IE5.5, SP4 or MS Windows XP Professional OS (English version) IE6, SP2.
Module Computer Peripherals
Server Intel P4-1800 512Mb cache 15” monitor 800x600, 85Hz
512 Mb RAM Smart UPS 600 VA
60 Gb SCSI/RAID HDD Network HUB(s) 100 Base-TX
CD ROM
Videocard build-in or NVIDIA M64, 8 Mb
Instructor Workstation Intel P4- 2,8 GHz 512Mb cache Two 19” (21”) monitors
1024 Mb RAM 1280x1024, 85Hz
60 Gb HDD True Color
CD ROM Printer A4 Format
CD-RW drive (as Back-up device) Speakers (as Option)
Videocard Matrox G550 DualHead 32 Mb
Soundcard Creative Labs SB Live!
(as Option)
Trainee Workstation Intel P4- 2,5 GHz 512Mb cache 19” (21”) monitor 1280x1024,
512 Mb RAM 85Hz True Color; Head
Phones
20 Gb HDD
Videocard GeForce 4 Ti4200 128 Mb
Soundcard Creative Labs SB Live!

Network Requirements
All the simulator computers incorporate network cards, which are used for
connecting computers to the local network. Ethernet 100Base-T4 topology cards are
used (category 5 unshielded twisted pair), PCI bus based network card with a baud
rate of 100 megabits per second and the required number of hubs.
Installation of the external network equipment and network cabling should be
performed by specialists with adequate qualification.

Power Supply Requirements

Input voltage – 100-127 or 200 – 240 V AC.

Input voltage fluctuation – less than +/- 10%.

Input frequency – 50 or 60 Hz.

Maximum harmonic distortion – less than 2%.

Within the units and supply cables there may be lethal voltage hazard. Cables should be
connected only to the power supplies provided with earthing. Cables should not have
damaged insulation and must exclude contact with parts conducting current.
All safety ground connections should be secure so that the voltage difference
between any two chassis does not exceed 12 V AC.
Each room needs to be provided with easy-accessible power distribution/breaker
panel to switch all the equipment on/off.

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It is recommended that separate power switches should be mounted for the

illumination and equipment supplied through uninterrupted power units.
To help control external grounds and to minimise ground loop noise, it is
recommended that the power cables for all the computing equipment in the room
are routed to a single main power-distribution/breaker panel and their safety ground
conductors are tied to a single point.

Environmental Requirements
• Temperature 59° F to 95° F/15° C to 35° C;

• Temperature change-rate limit 3.6° F/h/2° C/h;

• Relative non-condensing humidity 20% to 80%;

• Humidity change-rate limit 2 %/h.

Units radiate heat and must be installed in a way that will ensure free air circulation.
The rooms with the simulator equipment should be secure against water and dust
immersion and should be supplied with a proper amount of fire extinguishers.

Servicing Requirements
The system is based on the networked personal computer technology. Common
requirements can, therefore be applied to adjust the computer classes. It is
necessary to strictly follow the directions provided in the operation manuals for the
computers and system’s peripheral devices.
Daily operations:

• To remove the dust;

• To check network equipment and connections;
• To check proper functionality of the PC and the simulator software.

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Installation of the ERS 5000 Software

INSTALLATION OF THE ERS 5000 SOFTWARE

System Software
Microsoft Windows 2000 (XP) Server and Microsoft Windows 2000 (XP)
Professional operating systems are installed in the simulator computers. Transas
Simulators require network operation in Domain mode, so you should first install
your Windows Server as the domain controller, and then Windows 2000 (XP)
Professional as members of the domain.
The LAN for Transas Simulators is not connected to any other LAN (e.g. customer
office LAN or another Transas Simulator LAN or WAN). This kind of installation
requires profound knowledge of networking and implies that the person performing
such installation has extensive training in Microsoft Products, protocols and network
technologies.
Note: You can modify regional settings after you install Windows 2000 by using
Regional Options on the Control Panel.
Transas does not guarantee proper operation of its simulators unless it
operates with the US or Pan European version of Windows OS with US
or UK locales and keyboards layout selected.

Transas Software
Install Protection key (Dongle) to the Printer port of the Server or of the computer,
which will be used as the Instructor workstation. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive of the computer. If AUTORUN mode is available you will see the
window as shown below. (If AUTORUN mode is not available, run setup.exe
program in the folder with installation package).

Fig. 1

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Familiarize yourself with the contents of the window and press “Next” button if you
accept the copyright terms, or press “Cancel” to quit.
In the window that will open up, specify the location of license files by using
“Browse” button.

Fig. 2

License files may be supplied either on a diskette or in an individual folder of the

installation CD.

Fig. 3

E.g. if you have a 3.5” diskette with license, insert it into floppy-drive and specify the
path to the license files as shown below.
Confirm the path by pressing “Next” button.

The installation program offers to install simulator software to C: disk by default

(recommended). You can choose another disk for installation by using “Browse” button.

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Installation of the ERS 5000 Software

Confirm your choice by pressing “Next” button.

Fig. 4

The installation software suggests “Engine_Room” network sharename as a default

for the main simulator folder. It is not advisable to change this default name. Confirm
your choice by pressing “Next” button.

Fig. 5

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Installation program shows brief installation contents in the following sub-window

prior to copying Software files to the hard disk.

Fig. 6

Confirm the start of copying process by pressing “Install” button.

Files copying process and DLL files registration takes a few minutes:

• Indicated by the progress bar on the screen;

Fig. 7

• Indicated by the following windows;

Fig. 8

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Installation of the ERS 5000 Software

Fig. 9

After the successful installation, the following window appears:

Fig. 10

Please select “Yes” radio-button and click “Finish” button to complete

Setup procedure.

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The picture below shows contents of the main simulator software folder
(for ERS 5000-Networked modification):

Fig. 11

Take note of Version.txt file for explanation of Simulator SW Version.

Take note, that the following version of TrnNetwork was used:

Version: 4.16.646.
Note: Two shortcuts will appear on the computer desktop after ERS 5000 SOLO
Installation:
• for startup of Trainee Consoles;
• for startup of Instructor Module (with Debriefing facility and Exercise
Editor facility).

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File Structure of Simulator Software

FILE STRUCTURE OF SIMULATOR SOFTWARE

Some principal software elements are presented in the table:
Folders:

Exercise Storage of Simulator Exercises library (according to Ship models)

Log Storage of Log files from Trainee workplaces

Programs:
Model.exe Simulator Math. Model program
Console.exe Operation, monitoring and alarm systems (Consoles) of Trainee
workplace. Interface between Trainee and Simulator Math. model
DHWConsole.exe Interface for “Simulator SW – Dedicated Hardware” communication
(ERS 5000 Full mission configuration)
ERSGate.exe Interface for joint operation between ERS and NTPro simulators
License.dat and Files of your License
Setup.id
Version.txt Text file with information about version and build of simulator SW

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 Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

CREATING A REQUIRED SIMULATOR CONFIGURATION

(EXCEPT ERS 5000 SOLO)
To run the Simulator software, you have to create a correct configuration after the
installation is completed. You may create different configurations according to your
needs and simulator license:
1. To create or to change the simulator configuration, run “Configuration Editor”
program (Start  Configuration Editor). This program serves for creating
different required simulator configurations within the license range.

Fig. 12

2. The following program window will appear:

Fig. 13

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

Three areas of program window are displayed:

– the left hand side area: “Node configuration” with the configuration tree
showing the structure of your simulator;
– right hand top area: “Hosts” with the list of computers which can be included
in the Simulator configuration;
– right hand bottom area: “General” with explanation of some parameter values.
3. To prepare the first simulator configuration create a list of available computers.
Ascertain that all the computers are switched on and operating system is loaded.
Click the right mouse button on “Hosts” area and select “Add hosts” command.

Enter the administrator password in Password field of “Specify user account”

window:

Fig. 14

Select the required computers from the command window. Confirm your choice
by pressing “OK” button.

Fig. 15

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The list of selected computers appears in “Host” area. These are computers,
which can be used in the simulator:

Fig. 16

4. Select “Node configuration” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right
mouse button, and select “New root” command in the pop-up menu.
“Root:1” line appears in the configuration tree. “Root:1” means “Configuration
No. 1”. It is possible to create several “Roots” with several names
(for example – “ERS”) to assign different configurations.

Fig. 17

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

5. The Instructor workstation task is initially needed for creating each of the
simulator configurations.
Select “ERS 1” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right mouse button and
select “New task” command in the pop-up menu.
Highlight “Instructor Engine Room” in the command window. Confirm your
choice by pressing “OK” button:

Fig. 18

Instructor Workstation task is created for the first configuration:

Fig. 19

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6. The next step is to create Trainee workstations.

Select “ERS 1” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right mouse button
and select “New bridge” command in the pop-up menu. “Bridge” means “Trainee
workstation”. “Bridge 1” (i.e. “Trainee workstation No. 1”) is created. E.g. you
can rename “Bridge 1” to “Trainee 1”.

Fig. 20

7. The next step is to assign the required simulator modules and tasks to the newly
created Trainee workstation. Select “Bridge 1” line with the mouse cursor, then click
the right mouse button and select “New task” command in the pop-up menu.
This is a list of possible tasks for the trainee workstation:

Fig. 21

The “Model Engine Room” task is required always.

The “DHW Console” task is required for ERS 5000 Full mission simulator
configuration only.

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

The “Console Special Machinery” task is required for Tanker LCC Ship model/
Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS) module with Load Calculator only.
You should decide on which and as many as Simulator consoles (modules)
(DPP, EPP, AUX) would be run on the Trainee workstation. You should then
select appropriate tasks to suit your decision.
For example:
– Single PC Trainee workstation. All modules are required. The following tasks
are required:
Model Engine Room;
Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant;
Console Auxiliary Machinery.
– Single PC Trainee workstation. Two modules (DPP and EPP) are required
only. The following tasks are required:
Model Engine Room;
Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant.
– Double PC Trainee workstation (Multi-PC facility for a single Bridge). All the
modules (DPP, EPP and AUX) are required. The additional Monitoring and
Control systems (i.e. Consoles) are required:
These 4 tasks are intended for PC No. 1: Model Engine Room;
Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant;
Console Auxiliary Machinery.
These 3 tasks are intended for PC No. 2: Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant;
Console Auxiliary Machinery.
As option, you can decide, which “pages” of consoles would be run on the
Trainee workstation. You can create the Trainee workplace with your own set of
systems. It’s useful for group training with multi-PC Trainee workplaces or for
creation Engine Room “Local Control Places”.
You should select required console, select ”Engine Room Simulator” bookmark
for selected console, select Ship model and then – appropriate check-boxes to
suit your decision. For example:

Fig. 22

Only selected systems will be available on the transformed Trainee workstation

after simulator start up.

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Note: The correct selection of the computer name for each trainee workstation and for
each trainee workstation task is essential. The computer name is specified in
“General/Host” pull-down menu, after some task line has been selected. You
can change “selected task – computer” association at any moment:

Fig. 23

Step by step, you can collect a full set of tasks for the trainee workstation:

Fig. 24

8. You can create new trainee workstations (Bridges) by repeating the above
procedure after you have finished work with trainee workstation No. 1.
9. “Creating of Shortcut” feature for each “Root” line (i.e. for each simulator
configuration) is may prove useful.
Select the required “Root” line, click the right mouse button on this line and
select “Create shortcut” command in the pop-up menu.

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

The required shortcut appears on the computer desktop:

Fig. 25

Use this shortcut to start the simulator with this saved configuration in the future.
10. You can run the Simulator software by using the created shortcut on the
computer desktop.
11. “3-D Virtual reality” (visualization) for DPP console (module) of Trawler ship
model and Ro-Ro ship model.
To enable this feature:
Select the required Root, required Bridge and Console Diesel plant task for the
selected Bridge:

Fig. 26

Two parameters are responsible for visualization – “Bridge 3-D Visualisation”

and “ER 3-D Visualisation”.
The “ER 3-D Visualisation” parameter is responsible for visualization of Engine
Room interior.

The “Bridge 3-D Visualisation” parameter is responsible for visualization of sea

on the bridge – console page NAV (for Trawler ship model only).
The visualizations are canceled as default – the parameters value “0”.
To enable the visualization – just to change the value from “0” to “1”.

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 Joint Operation between ERS 5000 and Navigational Simulator NTPro 5000

JOINT OPERATION BETWEEN ERS 5000

AND NAVIGATIONAL SIMULATOR NTPRO 5000
To run the Simulator software in joint operation mode, you have to create a special
configuration.
The “NTPro5000 Interface” task is needed for support of joint operation.
Select “Root#1” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right mouse button and
select “New task” command in the pop-up menu.
Highlight “NTPro5000 Interface” in the command window. Confirm your choice by
pressing “OK” button:

Fig. 27

NTPro5000 Interface task will appear:

Fig. 28

The connection (between both Simulators) is required for joint operation.

The connection can be executed via:

• Local network (LAN);

• Internet (by Modems on both sides).

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Joint Operation between ERS 5000 and Navigational Simulator NTPro 5000

For support of proper simulator’s connection:

• Select “Root#1” line with the mouse cursor, then select VIEW/ADVANCED MODE in the
toolbar. The following information in “General” bookmark will appear:

Fig. 29

• It is necessary to check, that “@ForeignPort” parameters value the same as

parameters value of NTPro Simulator (for example – 0x 00000309(777);
• It is necessary to check, that “@ForeignPort” parameters value the same as
IP-address of the NTPro5000 Server.
Selection of the ship model and exercise for the joint operation, its loading/unloading
in ERS 5000 simulator is made on the part of NTPro simulator.

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 Some Action for ERS 5000 SOLO

SOME ACTION FOR ERS 5000 SOLO

The configuration procedure of ERS 5000 SOLO is not required.
For activisation of “3-D Virtual Reality” feature you need to select
Start/Programs/Engine Room Simulator and select the following wishes:
• Disable 3D;
• Enable 3D ER (visualisation of ER interior);
• Enable 3D Sea (visualisation of Sea interior on the Bridge for Trawler ship
model only), are responsible for activisation/deactivisation of “3-D Virtual
Reality” feature.
Just double click on required line for activisation of named feature.

RUNNING THE SIMULATOR PROGRAMS

Router (Simulator Network Manager)

Start this program by double clicking the mouse on the desired configuration
shortcut on the server desktop or on the instructor workstation desktop (on the
startup shortcut on the trainee workstation desktop for ERS 5000 SOLO).
Router, like all the other programs, is run automatically. Its window displays the
condition of program modules on all the computers in the configuration. There is a
facility for viewing the program modules sorted by names (“Tasks” tab), computers
in the configuration (“Hosts” tab) and the statistics information on the local network
operation (“Traffic” tab).
Active and non-active tasks are displayed in “Tasks” tab window. You can use “Start
Task” button to run a non-active task (tasks with selected “NO AUTORUN” feature).
“Hosts” tab window displays the computers included in the configuration and tasks
assigned to be performed on these computers. “Shutdown Host” button sends a
command to the computer to terminate the OS.

“Sessions” tab window can be used for stopping any started exercise. In this case,
all the program modules, except those, which ensure the network interaction, will be
terminated. Lastly, the operation of all the simulator computers can be fully
terminated by using “Shutdown All” button. It is this procedure, which is required to
be performed before the full disconnection of simulator power supply.

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SW Troubleshooting

SW TROUBLESHOOTING

Problems Encountered at the Simulator Start

and during Its Operation
№ Problem appearance Possible cause Recommended actions
1 “Class not registered” mes- This computer has not been Run the configurator on the
sage is displayed during the added to the configuration, or computer which has already
router start the local software was damaged been added to the configure-
tion or on the installation ser-
ver and add this computer to
the configuration, or perform
Update Software function, if it
has been added
2 “Program is not properly License files should be stored Run the configurator and
signed” message is displayed in the router start directory. create the shortcut again
during the router start (this This directory is set automa-
product license files have not tically when a shortcut is
been found) created. This shortcut has
somehow been damaged
License files have uninten- Copy the license files to the
tionally been deleted root directory of the product
installation
The current user has no Change the access right or
network or NTFS access to enter the system under
this product installation folder another account
3 “Program requires dongle to The dongle is not inserted Insert the dongle
run” message is displayed
Dongle driver was not install- Re-install the driver and/ or
during the router start (the
led, or the computer was not re-start the computer
dongle has not been found)
re-started after their
installation
4 “Host requires software The simulator was re-installed, Run the configurator, select
update” message is displayed or another simulator was computers marked with an
during the router start installed exclamation mark and per-
form Update Software fun-
ction for these computers
5 “Invalid node configuration” Not a single task has been Perform the configuring
message is displayed during included in this configuration
the router start
6 “Unlicensed task <taskname>” <taskname> task does not Check the correctness of your
message is displayed during comply with your license license. Contact your dealer
the router start
7 “Option <optionname> <optionname> parameter of Correct the parameter value
exceeds allowed value” the workplace or configuration or contact your dealer
message is displayed during has exceeded the value
the router start permitted by the license
8 “Too many instances of The number of <taskname> Correct the number of these
<taskname>” message is tasks in the configuration has tasks or run them one by one
displayed during the router start exceeded the value permitted rather than simultaneously
by the license
9 “Option <optionname> of task” <optionname> parameter of Correct the parameter value
<taskname> exceeds allowed <taskname> task has
value message is displayed exceeded the value permitted
during the router start by the license
10 After the router start, no task You are working under Change the access rights of
will run. There is a red cross Windows 2000 and have no enter the system under
next to each computer on local administrator rights another account
hosts page

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№ Problem appearance Possible cause Recommended actions

11 After the router start, there is There are two network cards Place all the simulator compu-
a “red cross” symbol next to in your computer. The first of ters into a single segment and
one of the computers on them is connected to the specify the network card of this
hosts page network segment which does segment first
not contain the simulator
computers
The computer is turned off or Turn on the computer or
is not available in the network check the network connec-
tion. Then call Start Host
router function
The computer is marked as Cancel this status if set
“Disabled” in the simulator inadvertently, and call Start
configuration Host router function
“Interactive logon” function Use the configurator to edit
failed on the computer autologon parameters or
make the logon manually
12 After the router start, task NoAutoRun function is set for Cancel this function or call
does not run, and it is marked the task in the simulator Start Task router function
with a “red cross” symbol configuration
The task file has uninten- Re-install the simulator
tionally been deleted
User of that computer has no Change the access rights of
rights for the network or file enter the system under
access to the product another account
installation folder
13 During the execution of “Shut- The computer where the Select “No Shutdown” func-
down All” command, not all router run manages to per- tion for this computer in the
the computers unload the form the “Shutdown” before it configurator
operation system passes shutdown command
to the rest of the computers
14 Some of the simulator tasks Program malfunction Try to record, on the paper or
have been aborted electronically, the circumstan-
ces caused the malfunction.
Use Start Task function to
restart the task
15 Some of the simulator tasks Program malfunction Try to record, on the paper or
has stopped responding to electronically, the circumstan-
the user input ces caused the malfunction.
Use Task State function to
save the stopped task status.
Then use Start Task function
to re-start the task
License files have Copy the license files to the
inadvertently been deleted root directory of the product
installation
The current user has no Change the access rights of
network or NTFS access to enter the system under
this product installation folder another account

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SW Troubleshooting

Problems Encountered during the Simulator Configuring

№ Problem appearance Possible cause Recommended actions
1 “Class not registered” message is This computer has not Run the configurator on the
displayed during the configurator been added to the computer already added to
start configuration or the local the configuration, or on the
software is damaged installation server and add
the missing computer to the
configuration using Update
Software function
2 “Server <servername> is locked by The configurator has already Press “OK”. Switch to
<username> from <computer>” been run by <username> another server, or exit from
message is displayed during the user from <computer> the program, wait until this
configurator start computer and is performing server is free and restart the
configuration on configurator
<servername> server
3 “Configuration not found” The configurator has not Set the server name as a
message is displayed during the been able to find the configurator parameter
configurator start installation server
4 “Not enough rights to work with User has not sufficient rights Alter the set of user rights or
<servername>” message is dis- to edit the configuration enter the system under
played during the configurator start another account
5 “Node (or host) is invalid and will be One of the configuration Check the configuration of
removed” message is displayed records does not conform tasks. If it does not meet
during the configurator start with the format or with the your expectations, try to edit
installed products. The con- it. If you do not succeed, re-
figuration may have been install the simulator
altered by using facilities
other than TrnNetwork
6 “Selected host require software The simulator has been re- Select marked computers in
update” message is displayed installed or another the configurator and perform
during the configurator start. In simulator has been Update Software function for
the configuration, some compu- installed them
ters are marked with a red
exclamation mark
7 Error message is displayed in the The user name or Enter the correct name and
configurator during the input of password is incorrectly password. Special attention
“admin account” entered should be given to the user
domain and letter case
during the password input
The computer has not been Re-start the computer (log
re-started after the simu- off/logon is sufficient as well)
lator installation (if this is
an installation server) or
after its addition to the
simulator (if this is a
workstation)
8. “Failed to get info for admin$ on The entered “admin account” Change the “admin account”,
<servername>” message is is not an administrator on or change the user access
displayed during the performance <servername> or, if the rights or password for
of Update Software function Domain is not set, the speci- <servername>
fied user is not available or
has another password for
<servername>
9 “Failed to copy <something> to The entered “admin account” Change the “admin account”,
<something>” message is has no rights for the network or change the access rights
displayed during the performance or file access to the product for the product installation
of Update Software function installation folder folder
An application using the Exit from this application
simulator network compo-
nents is already run on
<servername>
10 “Failed to update product on The entered “admin account” Change the “admin account”,
<servername>” message is has no rights for the network or change the access rights
displayed during the performance or file access to the product for the product installation
of Update Software function installation folder folder
There has been a failure in Re-install the product
the installed product

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№ Problem appearance Possible cause Recommended actions

11 The configurator does not The computer selected for Turn on the computer, wait
respond to the input when Flash Flash function is turned off until the configurator error
function is called message is displayed (2-3
minutes), repeat Flash
function
12 The computer which you intend The computer is already Be careful while working
to add to the configuration does included in the configuration with the program
not appear in the list
The computer is turned off Turn on the computer
Some problems with Use Windows Explorer “Find
Windows Browser computer” function and drag
the computer to the list of
computers in the configuration
13 In the computer list in IP Connec- Some problems in the Check TCP/IP settings on
tion column, all the computers adjustment of TCP/IP the computers
are marked as “failed” although protocol
the computers are turned on
You are working under Change access rights or
Windows2000 and have no enter the system under
local administrator rights another account
You may ignore this error
unless you are planning to
run Router program on this
computer
14 Configuration shortcut created by The shortcut was created Create a shortcut after
the configurator cannot be seen by the user different from entering the system as its
on the desktop, even if you have the current one and who local administrator. It will
entered the system as its has no access to “all users then be added to the
administrator desktop”. It has been common desktop
places on this user’s
desktop
15 “Your system is running on virtual The size of physical Upgrade the PC’s physical
memory…” message is displayed memory is not enough memory, close unnecessary
applications
The Virtual memory setting Set the bigger size of Paging
is not correct file (Control panel/System/
Advanced/Performance
Option)
Unknown memory To fix the action sequence
distribution error of caused the error message
simulator applications and call to Service
16 Trawler ship model/Diesel plant Video card driver run Update the Video card driver
module with 3-D feature – emer- incorrect
Attempt to change the video
gency aborting of application
mode – True Color instead
of Hi Color
3-D feature not supported Use the recommended video
by video card card only or cancel 3-D mode
(using the Config. Editor)
17 No sound during simulator The Sound card is not Install the required compo-
running installed or Sound card nents. Check theirs proper
driver is not installed operation (Control panel/
Sounds and Multimedia)
Direct X is faulty or not Re-install the Direct X
present

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DHW TROUBLESHOOTING (ERS 5000 FULL – MISSION)

Important Notes
1. Some of hardware components are static electricity sensitive devices, so the
standard precautionary measures should be undertaken.
2. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds between switching the Hub off and then back on.
3. Colors of the wires, sockets and plugs may have changed due to modified
specifications of the third party supplier. In this case follow the engraved labels
on the PCBs.
4. Control panels, Hub and Telegraph are the smallest elements to replace, and
should not be disassembled and/or repaired on site by unauthorized personnel.

First of All
If you have problem with DHW:
1. Check all the connections and jumper settings:
– poor connection of AC plug, DC, or CAN interface – check plugs and wiring to
restore the connection;
– analog meter does not operate – check its own connection wiring;
– telegraph does not operate – check its own connection wiring;
– hub does not start (no sound) – check the hub integrity with a power-on reset;
– some of panel elements or the whole panel is not operational – the entire
panel is subject to change. During the replacement procedure you can use
the simulator without faulty panel;
– more than one panel does not operate – move the first suspect panel in the
CAN-chain to the end, ensuring that the CAN_LOAD jumper has been set,
and start testing procedures again.
2. Use the Embedded Test and/or Software Test to identify the problem.
There are three diagnostic indicators on the back side of each control panel with
interface PCB. They show the current interface mode and can help to identify the
problem if any. See table below:

Name Description State Cause

IND1 Red-green LED Off No DC power input, or panel
hardware malfunction
Continuous red  Panel hardware malfunction
1
Blinking red CAN interface hardware
malfunction
1
Blinking green Panel works, CAN connection lost
Continuous green Panel works, there is CAN
connection
CAN Tx Orange LED Off There are no CAN protocol
packets sent by panel interface
Flash (20ms) CAN protocol packet has been
sent by panel interface


– IND1 comes through those states after panel interface initialization being powered on.

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Name Description State Cause

CAN Rx Yellow LED Off There are no CAN protocol
packets received by panel
interface
Flash (20ms) CAN protocol packet has been
received by panel interface

Embedded Test 
1. Switch the hub off.
2. Set TEST jumper to “ON” position (two short pins of the connector) on the
backside of the control panel or panels to be tested.
3. Switch the hub on.

4. On the backside of control panel, both LED indicators: IND1 and IND2 start to flash.
5. After the successful initiation of the hub embedded SW (in approximately 30
seconds) you should hear a specific sound (200Hz for 2 sec.), LED indicator
IND1 light up. The embedded power-on self-test starts. All the indicators and
lamps will blink, analog meter needles move along the scale.
6. Switch the hub off.
7. Set TEST jumper to “OFF” position (set the jumper on one of the two
connector pins).

Software Test
1. The Test program will be placed into the ERS root folder after the simulator has
been installed.

2. Check that all the DC and CAN interface plugs are connected, and the interface
unit, Hub and PC with “Hardware Electrical Plant” (or “Hardware Diesel Plant”)
are all linked via the serial port and powered.
3. Run the DHW Test program (normally with the name of ERSTest.exe), enter
the correct COM port number when requested.
4. Choose “TOOLS” tab, click and hold “Lamp Test All” button. Check if all the
indicators have lighted up. Release “Lamp Test All” button.
5. Look at the list of active panels; check if they correspond to your actual set.
6. Press “Run Test” button. Watch the cyclic indication on the panels. It must be
regular. Press “Run Test” button again to stop the test. Press “Reset” button to
clear the indicators.
7. Select the tab with the name of the panel to be tested; by clicking indicators on
the screen check the appropriate effect on the hardware panel.
8. If your panel contains any digital LED indicators, select the digit by the mouse
and enter the value via the keyboard, and watch the repetition effect on the
hardware panel.
9. If your panel contains any LED bar indicators, drag the appropriate slider with
the mouse and watch the repetition effect on the hardware panel.


– this test does not check the interface between Hub and panels.

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10. Press the panel buttons one after another, and watch the appropriate effect on
the screen.
11. Use rotary switches, telegraph levers and watch the effect on the screen.
12. Repeat steps 7 to 11 for all the panels.
13. Use Dimmer knob to change the brightness level of all the panels.
14. Stop the Test program.

Fine Tuning of Analog Gauges

1. Switch the hub off.
2. Adjust the needle zero-position of the analog indicators by using a thin flat
screwdriver.

3. Switch the hub on.

4. Click the right mouse button on any sliding bar of the analog indicator, and
choose “Adjusting” option in the pop-up menu. Adjusting window will appear.
Click 0% button in this window: the indicator needle should come to zero
position. By dragging ZERO slider, you can tune the needle position within a
small range of –2 to 2 degrees. Click 100% button, and by dragging GAIN slider
put the indicator needle in 100% position. Click – 100% button and make
ascertain that the needle travels to – 100% position. Click “Fixing” button to save
changes and close “Adjusting” window.

5. Repeat step 4 for all the indicators.

6. Close Test program.

Possible Malfunctions
Problem appearance Recommended actions
No sound signal after DHW Hub startup Restart Hub switching it on and, after 30
seconds, on. If the problem persists, unplug all
panels from the Hub (CAN and DC) and try again
Embedded test is not passed Check 24V DC power supply of DHW panel and
(no indicator “blinking”) the power supply cable.
If there are no problems with the power supply,
DHW panel is damaged and replacement is
required
Embedded test is passed, but the Software test is Check CAN interface connections and cables.
not passed (no response to the command) Check “CAN Load” jumpers on the panels. “CAN
Load” jumper of the last DHW panel in CAN chain
must be “ON”. All “CAN Load” jumpers of all other
DHW panels should be “OFF”
One of pair of panels (top and bottom) does not Check connection between the panels and
operate condition of cable
A message about some classes not being Perform the Update software command in
registered is displayed after the loading of the configuration program for the host where DHW
test program interface task is appointed
One of indicators/buttons does not operate during The indicator is faulty. Replacement of the panel
the software test. No problems with other is required
indicators/buttons

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ERS 5000 FULL-MISSION. DEDICATED HARDWARE

CONNECTIONS

External Hardware Connections

All external Dedicated Hardware connections are presented in the Drawing
“ERS 5000. Dedicated Hardware – CAN and 24 V DC connection diagram”.

External Hardware Connections – Alarm Light Column

(Ref. No. TR-S-ERS-H-0036) with USB Connection

CAUTION!
Installation is to be performed by the authorized technician of Transas only.

Please follow the steps for connection of the unit:

• Unpack the unit (Alarm column);

• Read the attached “List of UHI modules”;
• Open the AlarmLightColumn.cfg file (Engine Room\DHWPanels\UHI\Config);
• Edit the section:
[SerialToAddress]
;Script_ID=Physical_ID
Unit#30 = 03XXXXXX
Unit#40 = 07XXXXXX

Put the appropriate Physical ID to the appropriate line. The key is first two digits.
Example:

List of UHI modules

03000087
07000063

[SerialToAddress]
;Script_ID=Physical_ID
Unit#30 = 03000087
Unit#40 = 07000063

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The Alarm Column interconnection diagram:

PC

CAN Interface
CAN H
BLACK
USB cable (A-B) CAN H 2 CAN L
ORANGE
CAN L 1
USB - CAN
Interface unit CAN H 2
CAN H
CAN L
CAN L 1
GND 3

3 -5V
2 GND
1 +5V GND 2
+24V 1
3 -5V
2 GND GND 2
1 +5V +24V 1

3 -5V GND 2
2 GND +24V 1
1 +5V
GND 2
3 -5V +24V 1
2 GND
1 +5V GND 2
+24V 1
3 -5V
0V
2 GND GND 2
+24 V
1 +5V +24V 1

1 +24V 24V DC Supply

+24 V
2 GND RED
0V
BLACK

GND
+24V
24V DC
Power Supply

The ERS Black-Out Simulation by Using of “Alarm Light Column” Unit 3

ERS Blackout Simulation includes the alarm light column simulator (passim Alarm
Light Column) and emergency light system simulator (passim Emergency Light
System) which are controlled by ERS software commands.
The Alarm Light Column bases on ZSOS 6 1xFI by ZOLLNER which is modified
in such a way that to be controlled by ERS commands.
The Emergency Light System simulates the switching on and switching off
of the emergency diesel-generator set when the ERS sends corresponding
command.

If the ERS sends command to switch on the emergency diesel-generator,

the common electric lighting in the ERS room is switched off and the emergency
electric lighting is switched on.
If the ERS sends command to switch off the emergency diesel-generator,
the common electric lighting in the ERS room is switched on and the emergency
electric lighting is switched off.

3
– it is described in the manual PA-NTP-013-DRF-01-MANUAL-01.pdf also.

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The Emergency Light System is connected to the Alarm Light Column. The controls
of Emergency Light System are embedded into the Alarm Light Column.
It is recommended the lamps of the Emergency Light System are fed from common
electricity (AC 220 V, 50 Hz).
The lamps are switched on and switched off by relays in case of simulation
of the emergency diesel-generator switching on and switched off.
The recommended example of wiring diagram of Emergency Light System is shown
on drawing:

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