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Table of Contents
1. GENERAL....................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Standard MARIS ECDIS installation........................................................................... 8
1.2 Monitoring and Planning workstations ...................................................................... 10
1.3 Hardware Platforms.................................................................................................... 11
1.3.1 SmartLine Mk6 .......................................................................................................... 12
1.3.1.1 Block diagram SmartLine Mk6.................................................................................. 12
1.3.1.2 Hardware specifications, SmartLine Mk6:................................................................. 13
1.3.1.3 Power.......................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.1.4 The computer.............................................................................................................. 15
1.3.1.5 Display ....................................................................................................................... 15
1.3.2 Maritime Multi Display/ Hatteland Rack Computer.................................................. 16
1.3.2.1 Block Diagram, Rack Computer ................................................................................ 16
1.3.2.2 Block Diagram, Maritime Multi Display JH20T04MMD, JH20T06MMD &
JH23T02MMD ........................................................................................................... 17
1.3.2.3 Specifications, Rack Computer HT 403P4 STD-A1.................................................. 17
1.3.2.4 Multi Maritime Display JH20T04MMD E11 ............................................................ 18
1.3.2.5 Multi Maritime Display JH20T06MMD.................................................................... 20
1.3.2.6 Multi Maritime Display JH23T02MMD.................................................................... 21
1.3.3 COMBO S-VDR or VDR / ECDIS: Multi Display/ CCT A4200 M24 ................... 21
1.3.3.1 Block Diagram, Rack Computer ................................................................................ 22
1.3.3.2 Block Diagram, Maritime Multi Display JH20T04MMD, JH20T06MMD &
JH23T02MMD ........................................................................................................... 23
1.3.3.3 CCT A4200 M24........................................................................................................ 24
1.3.3.4 Multi Maritime Display JH20T04MMD E11 ............................................................ 25
1.3.3.5 Multi Maritime Display JH20T06MMD.................................................................... 26
1.3.3.6 Multi Maritime Display JH23T02MMD.................................................................... 27
3. TECHNICAL ................................................................................................................. 32
3.1 Redundancy................................................................................................................ 32
3.1.1 Backup system............................................................................................................ 32
3.1.2 Continuous monitoring............................................................................................... 32
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1. GENERAL
1.1 Standard MARIS ECDIS installation
The standard installation of MARIS ECDIS includes two workstations connected
by LAN: the Monitoring workstation and the Planning station used as a Back up
station.
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HARDENED
VOYAGE LAN
RECORDER
HVR2000
REMOTE
PC
Battery Unit
POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
PSS2000
A
CPU2000
LAN
CENTRAL PROCESSING
Main Unit
UNIT LAN
SAS PhoenixContact
RADAR PICTURE
SERIAL 2000
CAPTURING SYSTEM
RAD2000
. Monitor
AUDIO
AMPL. 1...n
Keyboard
COMBINED
ALARM AND
CONTROL
PANEL
NAVIGATION
RADAR VHF 1/2 CRL2000
SENSORS (OPTION)
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The Monitoring workstation acquires Position, Gyro / Log and Arpa Targets data
via serial lines and a second dGPS delivers Position information to the Planning
station. All serial sensor inputs are broadcast on the network and shared by the two
ECDIS stations.
Remark
The second dGPS is optional and the same dGPS can be used on both stations.
However it is recommended to use two different dGPS for redundancy and safer
installation.
Installation
During ECDIS installation process the user has to select the option Monitoring for
the monitoring station and Planning for the other ECDIS workstations.
However it is possible to switch between Monitoring and Planning modes by
right double clicking in the window title of ECDIS and activate the menu "Set
as planning station" or " Set as Monitoring station".
Shared data
The charts and routes databases are installed on both stations. Therefore, in case of
breakdown of the Monitoring station, the Planning station can immediately be used
as main ECDIS. Then it is required to switch from Planning to Monitoring mode as
described above to access all route monitoring functions.
Planned routes
When routes have been planned on a Planning station they can be copied to another
ECDIS workstation. Proceed as follow:
On the target PC, open the dialogue Load / Unload objects panel Routes and
press Import
Select the folder containing the route located on the Planning station: C or
D/ECDIS_userdata/Routes
Select the Routes to be imported
Press OK and the routes are copied on the local PC.
Active route
A route can be activated only on the Monitoring workstation. When activated the
route is automatically transferred and displayed to the other ECDIS workstations
running on the LAN.
IMPORTANT
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Charts
To copy ENC charts from one workstation to another see the chapter S-57
paragraph "Multi ECDIS workstations in LAN".
The Maritime Split hardware solution uses analog VGA. Therefore, the resolution
given by the SmartLine Mk6 is 1,600 x 1,200 pixels and the resolution for the
Maritime Multi Display is limited to 1,280 x 1,024 pixels.
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115/
Backlight Inverter 230
+12V VAC
ATX Power Supply UPS
20,1" TFT Display
+3.3V
+5V
CPU Fan +12V PCI-bus
-5V
-12V
4 ch opto
RS232/ NMEA
RS422 1,2,3,4
Passive Backplane
Motherboard PICMG
IB820 Bus
RS232
RS232/422/485
Gbit LAN
10/100 Mbit LAN
KBD/Mouse
2 x USB
20 GB 1,44 MB Audio
CDROM
HDD FDD Amplifier
Front Panel
Connectors
& Controls
HDD Fan +12V
L R
2 x USB
Built-in
KBD/Mouse
Loudspeakers
System Dimming
Fan +12V
Reset
On/Off
Smartline Mk6
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Display:
Active Matrix (TFT)
MVA Premium Technology
Viewing Area: 20.1” (408 mm x 306 mm)
Resolution: 1600x1200
Dot Size: 0.255 (H) x 0.255(V)mm
Response Time: 25ms
Contrast Ratio: 500:1 typ
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Dimming: 0-100 %
Colors: 16.7 Millions
Viewing angle: +/- 85 degree typical ( H & V)
System Specification:
Form Factor: Full length Industrial PICMG board
CPU: P4 from1.30~3.06GHz , 400/533 MHz (Standard config 2,6
GHz)
BIOS: Award Flash BIOS
VGA Controller: ATI M7 with 32MB VRAM on die
RAM: up to 2GB DDR SDRAM (Standard config 512 MB)
Parallel Port: 1 x EPP/ECP port
Dual Ethernet: 1x 10/100M base
1x Gigabit LAN
Serial Ports: 1x RS232
1x RS232/422/485
Hard Disk: 20GB 2.5” with anti vibration kit
CDROM: 24X sucking type, front mounted
FDD: 1,44 MB, front mounted
USB: support 6 USB port (1.1/2.0 compliant)
Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2, from side or front
PCI Slots: 3 PCI slots
Audio: 2 pcs 3W front mounted speakers, supported by AC97
Power supply: 115/230VAC 300W ATX power
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Environment:
Operating temperature 0 C ~+60C
Storage temperature 0 C ~+70C
Relative humidity : 10%~95%, non-condensing
Dimension: 554(W)x468(H)x152(D)mm
Weight: 22 kg
1.3.1.3 Power
External UPS
MGE Marine 800
115/230 VAC in
or
MGE Xtreme 1500C
Smartline Mk6
AC inlet
and AC.filter
ON/OFF Switch
+12V
-12V
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The computer runs under Windows 2000 or Windows XP and the operating system
is not directly and easily accessible for the user. When the computer is switched on,
the ECDIS application starts automatically. The user has no possibility to access the
file manager and the system set-up.
1.3.1.5 Display
The LVDS signals are provided by the onboard VGA graphic controller.
The graphic controller is the ATI Mobility M7 video accelerator with 32 MB
embedded DDR RAM
The Back light pot-meter is located on the front of the computer. It allows tuning
the back light level of the LCD.
The Back light Inverter is a six-lamp direct drive, dimming inverters for large 20,1"
LCD displays. The inverter modules achieve a usable dimming range in excess of
100:1 through the direct drive digital dimming circuitry, without flickering at low
luminance.
WARNING
The use of the brightness control may inhibit visibility of information,
particularly when using night colour tables. Consequently the brightness
control has to be used carefully.
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PCI-bus
PCI-bus
Alarm External
ATX Motherboard Board Buzzer
Kontron
AGP-bus
AGP
Analog
Video
Video Out
Card
RS232
RS232/422/485
10/100 Mbit LAN
KBD/Mouse
4 x USB
Audio/Line/Mic
Front Panel
40 GB 1,44 MB Connectors, Ind.
CDROM
HDD FDD & Controls
Alarm LED
HDD LED
Fan LED
System PWR LED
Fan +12V
2 x USB
Rack Computer Reset
On/Off
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+12V
VGA Input
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1.3.3 COMBO S-VDR or VDR / ECDIS: Multi Display/ CCT A4200 M24
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422.090.000
HARDENED VOYAGE
RECORDER
HVR2000
POWER SUPPLY
UNIT
PSS2000
871.020.001 (UPS)
871.020.003(BATTERY 871.030.000
871.020.004 (FILTER)
AC/DC Mouse/
Monitor
871.020.000 CONVERTER Keyboard
LAN
L01
A
RS232
Com 1
S03
CPU2000 422.033.002
CENTRAL
PROCESSING LAN 2
UNIT
SERIAL INTERFACE
422.060.000 SYSTEM SIS2000 USB to
422.040.000 RS232
RADAR PICTURE 422.033.002
422.040.001
CAPTURING
CARD
SYSTEM USB 1 USB 2
NO.1 USB SB 1 LAN 3
RAD2000
REMOTE
USB
USB
U01
U02
PC
422.070.001 422.070.001
AUDIO AUDIO
AMPL. 01 AMPL. 01
N01-08
NMEA
RS422
ANALOG
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
M01
M02
M03
M04
V01
R01
VHF 1/2
COMBINED
NAVIGATION CONTROL AND
SENSORS ALARM
RADAR PANEL
CTL2000
(OPTION)
MICROPHONES
422.071.001 (A) or 418.021.002 (B)
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+5V
+12V
VGA Input
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• System: ATX form factor MB based on the Intel 845e chip set PCI and
AGP bus technology
• Memory: 256MB -3GB (DDR 266) /64bit or 72bit RAM
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4; 533Mhz FSB
• Processor socket: 478 pin PGA socket
• Slots: 3*Full height, half length PCI slots
• 1*Low profile, half length PCI slot
• 1*Audio Modem Riser slot
• Peripheral bays: 2*external 3.5“ bays, 2*external slim 5.25“ (CD, CD-RW
or DVD)
• Disk interface: PCI enhanced IDE interface handling up to four ATAPI
devices (such as CD-ROM drives).
• Supports ultra ATA 33/66/100
• IO interface: 2*RS-232, 1*LPT, 6*USB, 2*PS/2 audio (line in, line out and
mic in)
• Hard drives: 20GB - 80GB removable 40GB to 120GB fixed drives
• Graphics: Matrox G550 dual head digital and analog graphic interface
• Network: On board Intel PRO/100, 10/100Mbit RJ-45
• Sound: On board AC’97 sound system
• Power supply: 24V 50 / 60Hz.
• Power Features: Advanced Power Management (APM)
• Advanced Config. & Power Interface (ACPI)
• Size: (width * height * depth) 42,5 cm*14 cm 37,5 cm (16,7 “*5,5“*14,8”)
• Weight : 12 kg (26,5 lb.)
• Certifications: IEC 945, Maritime certification from ABS, BV, DNV, GL,
and NKK
Add-ons
• Card options: 8 port RS-232, 422 or 485 cards. With optical insulation and
surge protection
• Multi Relay card
• Server NICs, copper or optical
• ATA Raid 1,2 or 5 controllers
• Floppy: Internal or USB FDD available
• Hard drives: 20GB - 80GB removable drives.
• 40GB - 120GB fixed drives.
• Devices: 20GB IDE Streamer, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD
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2. USER INPUT
The ECDIS900 is a window based Human Computer Interface (HCI) where
operator requested information is obtained from menus and dialogue boxes on the
display. The mouse is the main operating tool for the system. A Keyboard is also
necessary for the input of alphanumeric data.
When ECDIS is installed on the computer, the necessary files are copied to the hard
disk and three folders are created:
• C:\Program Files\MARIS\ECDIS900_4
• C:\Charts
• C:\Ecdis_Userdata
C:\Charts contains
Chart databases.
Chart permits.
C:\Ecdis_Userdata contains
Chart logs listing all changes and updates applied on the chart databases
User data including User objects, Logbook routes, tracks and AIS messages
Utilities including tide database, ocean current, icons and weather files.
The user has no need to access directly these folders.
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2.1.3 CD-ROM
CD-ROM are used:
To install and update charts
To restore the hard disk when it has failed. Indeed, ECDIS is delivered with a
floppy disk and a CD-ROM called "Ghost". This CD-ROM is a mirror of the
hard disk. Running the Ghost application restores the complete ECDIS system
(Operating system, ECDIS application, basic charts…) as when the ECDIS has
been delivered.
2.2 Sensors
For a complete description of the interface between Sensors and ECDIS900 see
chapter “Input / Output”.
Ethernet and TCP/IP protocol are the core of the system for the inter
communication between software modules and also for data exchange between the
ECDIS Planning (Back-up) and Monitoring stations.
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S-VDR–ECDIS Monitoring
ECDIS
TCP IP TCP IP
SMonitor
|
TCP IP
S-VDR
Inter communication
When the application ECDIS is launched the application called Sensor Monitor is
automatically launched. This application runs in parallel with the ECDIS and is in
charge of the management of serial and TCP/IP input/output.
To exchange data and commands, ECDIS and Sensor Monitor use TCP/IP protocol.
In Combo installation when ECDIS Monitoring station hosts the S-VDR ECDIS
application sends every 15 seconds the logbook information to S-VDR by TCP IP.
The information is stored in the VDR capsule.
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Monitoring and Planning stations are on the same LAN and communicated using
TCP/IP protocol:
The two ECDIS share same sensor data information. Indeed, serial data analysed
on one workstation are broadcasted on the LAN and therefore the other ECDIS
workstation can use the same sensor input data.
Routes are generally planned on the Planning station and then transferred to the
Monitoring station via Ethernet.
The Monitoring station is in charge of active route and waypoint. Information
about the active route and waypoint is sent to the planning station via Ethernet.
The chart databases on both ECDIS stations can be updated in two different
ways:
The update procedure can be run twice on both workstations
The update procedure is run once and the updated chart database transferred to
the other workstation via Ethernet.
Ship’s settings and Safety parameters are synchronized on the network. On the
planning Station the ship’s settings and safety parameters can be adjusted and
regularly these parameters will be updated on all Planning Stations
Alarm acknowledgement is also synchronized. When an alarm is acknowledged
on the monitoring station it is also acknowledged on other planning stations.
In Combo installation when the ECDIS planning station hosts the S-VDR the
logbook is sent from the ECDIS monitoring station by LAN using TCP IP.
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3. TECHNICAL
3.1 Redundancy
ECDIS dual systems installation includes ECDIS Monitoring station, which works
as a Master, and a Planning station working as a slave ECDIS.
The Planning station is used as backup, i.e. in case of breakdown of the main
ECDIS Monitoring station the Planning station can immediately replace the master
ECDIS and be used for navigation.
To avoid any interruption and discontinuities in the ship’s position monitoring, the
ECDIS backup is connected to a second GPS. If the master ECDIS breakdowns, the
ship is monitored on the backup system.
Remark: the same GPS can be connected to the Planning station.
In normal use the Master workstation is responsible for the active route and
waypoint. The active route and waypoint information is sent continuously to the
backup station, which displays that information. The slave ECDIS is not allowed to
activate a route or a waypoint.
As soon as the Backup system becomes the master ECDIS, all monitoring functions
are available on that machine.
Moreover the two ECDIS stations have the same chart and routes databases. The
user is responsible of maintaining the consistency of the two databases and
transferring the routes from the Planning station to the Monitoring station.
Then at anytime the two systems have the same charts and route database.
3.1.5 Logbook
On both machines the logbook, containing all navigation information of the current
voyage is stored. In case of breakdown no data are lost and the second machine
continues to store navigation data in the logbook.
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ECDIS900 running on the Monitoring station sends every 15 seconds the logbook
records to VDR Recorder.exe by TCP IP.
Set up
In ECDIS900 monitoring station the logbook window gives access to the button
Change Settings.
Check on the check box Save in the Voyage Data recorder to make sure that the
logbook will be recorded in the S-VDR capsule at the frequency selected above.
The check box is automatically checked on during installation of ECDIS
Monitoring in Combo solution and the frequency set up to 15 seconds.
IMPORTANT
In case of dual ECDISes if the monitoring station is changed the settings described
above must be done on the newly selected ECDIS monitoring station.
The two ECDIS workstations are connected independently to two different dGPS
sensors via serial line. However they share the same data and both ship’s positions
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are displayed on the chart: dGPS1 data, acquired by one of the ECDIS workstations
are sent to the other one by Ethernet and vice versa, dGPS2 data acquired by the
second station are sent to the first one.
Master GPS
When two different dGPS are used, the user has to select which dGPS sensor is the
master positioning system, i.e. from which position the route monitoring
calculations are made. At any time the user gets information about the quality of the
position calculation for the sGPS and another Master dGPS can be selected.
In case of failure of one of the dGPS sensors the user is warned and the second
dGPS is selected as Master positioning system.
Data output from the gyro are sent to both Monitoring and Planning stations in an
independent ways. Then if one of the workstations breaks down the second one will
still receive Gyro and log data.
3.1.8 Synchronization
Ship’s settings and Safety parameters are synchronized on the network. On the
planning Station the ship’s settings and safety parameters can be adjusted and
regularly these parameters will be updated on all Planning Stations
Once the computer has run its POST routine, each adapter card with BIOS runs its
own POST routine. The computer and adapter card manufacturers determine what
appears on the screen during the POST processing.
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When one or more input and/or output devices are connected to the computer, the
connections must be tested to ensure that all is working correctly. ECDIS provides
a useful tool to help perform this test.
Audible alarms
The UPS has an audible alarm feature to inform you of potential power problems.
When the alarm is activated the UPS beeps in different intervals according to a
particular condition.
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During the boot process an audible alarm is triggered in case of RAM or Video
problems. The sound sequences are different in accordance with the type of
problem.
Visual detection:
If the hard disk cannot start during the boot process, a warning is displayed in
grey on a black background screen.
During Windows operating system boot the system displays the log of all events
on a blue background screen.
When the connection with the sensors cannot be well established or fail, ECDIS
warns the navigator.
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3.4 Security
3.4.1 General
The computers running ECDIS are dedicated to navigation purposes and are not
used for any other tasks.
Access to system set-up and configurations functions is restricted, the main window
of ECDIS is not resizable, hiding that window is impossible and the Windows task
manager and the caption bars are not displayed. Other applications are not
accessible. However ECDIS may use temporarily Nodepad, the word processor
application to display and print the list of waypoint and the list of installed charts
for example.
When the computer boots, ECDIS is automatically launched and NT Explorer shell
is not accessible.
To quit ECDIS and shut down the system right double click in the window title and
select the menu: System protect. In the dialogue the button Close Chart system
close the application and the system shuts down. The explorer shell is not usable in
the normal mode. However, for installation or maintenance purposes, it is
sometimes necessary to access the file system manager. Therefore the user has the
possibility to restart the system with Explorer shell active.
The screen parameters (size of the desktop area, colour palette, refreshment
frequency) are already set-up by the installer and not modifiable. However the five
buttons located in the front panel of the screen and the back light pot-meter in the
back of the computer allow modifying contrast, brightness, back light level and
position of the desktop area.
3.4.3 Access
The two workstations are only used for navigation purpose and no other application
can interfere with ECDIS.
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The workstations are connected by a point to point Ethernet connection and are not
a part of the ship’s network. Therefore no access from outside of the ship is
possible.
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C:/Winnt/system32
gapi32.dll Marpi.dll mfc422D.DLL MSVCP50.DLL
mapi32.dll mfc42.dll MSVCIRT.DLL MSVCP60.DLL
Msvcrt.dll Msvcrtd.dll PKZIP25.EXE
C:/Program files//Maris/BIN
Keyboard inputs are secured i.e. filtering functions checks that the use of letters and
numbers is correct and the values are within defined limits.
In case of insufficient input the system cancels the input or asks for additional data.
In the Presentation Library VS52 3.3 three colour schemes are available:
• Day bright
• Dusk
• Dark night.
Selecting the colour scheme is possible by pressing F8 or in the Chart setting
dialogue.
Backlight adjustments
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The monitor backlight level is automatically adjusted to the calibrated value when a
colour scheme is selected.
Three levels of backlight corresponding to the three colour tables have been defined
during the colour calibration process.
Manual adjustment
The monitor Pot meter is disabled. To adjust the backlight level press the key
combination “Ctrl +” or “Ctrl –“to increase or decrease the backlight level from the
pre defined backlight value.
WARNING
Changing manually the backlight level may alter the colours used in ECDIS.
The presentation library contains colour differentiation test diagram to check that
the display can be use to discriminate important features by colour.
The cell, called AA5C1W00 displayed at the scale 1/25 000 and located at 15N,
5W contains several coloured rectangles with coloured stripes.
Select the S57 database Other S57 data, centre the chart at 15N, 5W and select the
scale 1/25 000.
Another way of working with Chart1 cells: select the S57 database, press "PL test
edition" button and using CTRL+N display cells one by one.
In the chart handling dialogue load the Presentation Library test edition and check
if all colours are clearly visible with the different colour schemes.
Other cells contained in the folder Chart 1 can be used to check the symbol display.
3.7 Maintenance
Batteries care
For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the UPS clean and dust-
free.
For full battery life, keep the UPS at an ambient temperature of 25 C.
Replacing batteries
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Turn the UPS over and remove the power cord the screws holding the battery door
in place on the bottom of the UPS. Slide the door off.
Pull out the battery by grasping the removal tabs.
Disconnect the two wires connecting the battery to the UPS
Connect the battery wires of the new battery, red to positive, black to negative.
Carefully place the new battery into the case
Slide the door on and reconnect the power cord to the power source. Turn on the
UPS.
Reconnect the computer to the UPS. Turn on one piece at a time.
Press Hold the button for three seconds to initiate the battery test. The UPS
automatically distributes some of the load to the batteries for 15 seconds and tests
the battery’s performance. If there is a problem with the battery the UPS returns to
normal mode and alarms beeps.
ECDIS is delivered with restore facilities, i.e. it is possible to restore the hard disk,
as it was when the system has been delivered.
A CD called Ghost is part of the delivery.
Once the hard disk has been restored, insert the ECDIS installer disk and run the set
up software to reinstall the last version of ECDIS.
Then reinstall the charts with the appropriate CDs and copy the routes backed up on
floppy disk.
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IMPORTANT
c drive has to be set as shared with full access permissions for everyone.
C: folders
Acrobat 3 Documents Ecdis_Userdata
and Settings
Charts Program files TEMP
SYSTEM \WINNT Winzip
Settings
Options
ECDIS runs automatically at boot with login Administrator, password admin.
No printer, no modem.
User Manager
Administrator. No Password
Guest No password
On Desktop
Neighbourhood
ECDIS900
Settings
Serial ports: (Control panels / Ports / advanced settings).
COM 1 address 3F8, IRQ 4
COM 2 address 2F8, IRQ 3
Boot – BIOS
Integrated peripherals:
On board serial port 1: 3F8 / IRQ 4
On board serial port 2: 2F8 / IRQ 3
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3.8 Tests
The different parts of the system shall be tested for correct functionality. They shall
first be verified as <OK> by the system itself (BIOS and NT OS).
Additionally, a special test program (CheckIT) shall be run, before and after burn-
in, with test-reports printed and saved for each unit.
3.8.1.1 Computer
Check the BIOS self-test reports and verify that there are no errors.
RAM
512 MB RAM
Peripherals
Verify the functionality of the peripherals.
Floppy-disk
1.44 MB floppy, DOS formatted, Read and Write
CD-ROM
Verify reading. Test throughput.
Hard-disk
Verify Read/Write performance. Test throughput.
3.8.1.3 Speaker
The frequency of audible alarms is about 750 Hz and the volume is set to the
maximum, which gives an audio level of 75 db at a distance of 1 meter from the
ECDIS workstation.
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The testing of the monitors must be done PRIOR TO DISMANTLING. If errors are
found, the monitor MUST NOT BE OPENED, but returned for warranty
replacement.
The tests must be repeated with the LCD’s in place inside the SmartLine units.
Back Light
Verify the intensity, both maximum and minimum, to be subjectively within normal
range.
Graphics
Verify that there are no ‘hanging pixels’, cracks, stripes or other visible flaws on
the units, by connecting them to a PC running in 1280 x 1024 resolution. Also there
should not be any visible ‘ghosting’ or blurring.
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The Smartline Mk6 and the split ECDIS solutions shall, upon power-up,
automatically start the ECDIS software. Test that it is possible to zoom and pan on
the maps. Using integrated simulator (functions Dead Reckoning and Simulation
active) test that both ‘own ship’ and ‘target ships’ move on the map.
The portable diagnostics allows checking the computer and gives a diagnostic about
its different components.
After the system is booted from DOS the application CHECKIT will first test
check the internal elements of the computer, including the processor, real time
clock, DMA controller and interrupt controller.
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3.9.1.1 Standards
TheECDIS900 chart kernel comprises several hundred software components that
are compliant to the IMO Performance Standard for ECDIS, the IHO Standards S-
52 V3.3 / S-57, and the IEC standard 61174.
3.9.1.2 ENC
It is impossible to alter the contents of the ENC. If an ENC cell is modified the
ECDIS900 detects the modification and rejects the cell during installation
procedure.
Official ENC are converted and stored with a proprietary format. The conversion
maintains the precision of the data and does not alter the accuracy of the data.
3.9.1.3 Update
Updates are stored independently from ENC. See User Guide Ch 14 paragraph 3 for
the complete description of the folders used to store cells and updates.
3.9.1.5 Presentation
The ECDIS900 chart information has been designed to be clearly visible for more
than one observer in different light conditions. The symbols are always drawn with
the size described in the presentation library V3.3. The character size of the text
may be adjusted to be clearly visible. See User Guide for more details.
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All superimposed windows are temporary and can be moved and hidden at any
time.
The 64 colours used for chart and MMI displays are compliant with S52
Publications.
The redraw of the chart, including scales change or scroll of the chart takes never
more than 5 seconds. During the re-generation of the data the display is maintained
until the new display is ready for re –draw.
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3.9.1.7 Accuracy
The accuracy of calculations performed by ECDIS900 is independent of the
characteristics of the display and the calculation error is always less than the data
accuracy of the most accurate SENC.
The resolution of the screen gives the limits of the accuracy of the displayed
bearings and distances.
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4. INPUT OUTPUT
IEC 61162-2 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Smartline digital interfaces meet all requirements of IEC 61162-2.
4.1 General
Sensor Monitor is the application, which manages the I/O for ECDIS.
Sensor Monitor is automatically launched when the system starts and runs in
parallel with ECDIS. With this application, the user selects the type of
communication (Serial or Ethernet), configures the input media (serial port, UDP or
Network) serial ports, checks the input and the communication status, selects the
Master parameters and eventually route data to other receivers.
To bring to front Sensor Monitor, click on the icon Switch to Sensor Monitor in
the tool bar .
The Sensor Monitor software allows data acquisition from up to 2 + 4 serial ports
built in the Smartline box and from Ethernet. Additional external interface box
offers 4, 8 or 16 additional serial ports.
When the Sensor Monitor is launched for the first time, the sensor list is empty. To
customise the I/O according to the sensors connected to the PC, the user must
create new sensors, access the configuration dialogue for each sensor and adjust
some settings. Additional information for Maris Gyro interface, Extractor Tracker,
Auto pilot and other sensors may be required.
Routes can be received from the GPS and ECDIS routes uploaded to the GPS.
Data are automatically detected and analyzed and the main window shows the
communication status for all ports. In case of problem the terminal window gives
the possibility to check the data flows and stores data log files
The Sensor Monitor works in two different modes, Master or Slave. Sensor Monitor
master runs together with ECDIS on the Monitoring station and Sensor Monitor
slave on the Planning workstations.
The Sensor Monitor works by default in broadcasting mode and supports alarms log
that stores all unexpected events.
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Click the Add New Sensor button to add a new sensor to the list. The Sensor
Monitor checks which serial port in not in use and automatically allocates this serial
port to the new sensor and opens the sensor configuration window allowing the user
to enter the communication parameters for the new sensor.
To delete a sensor from the list select the sensor and click the Delete Sensor button
.
To show the I/O Configuration for a particular serial port, double click on one of
the sensor name or select a sensor and push the button
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The MARIS gyro interface board may be used as analogue to digital interface to the
gyro and the MARIS radar kit allows connecting directly the Radar transceiver to
the PC in order to get the radar video.
Sensor Monitor can accept the same data type from different sensors but only the
data master is used in ECDIS. Eventually offset for a particular data has to be
entered.
4.3.1 Settings
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Media type: select between serial port of Network with the pop up menu.
Sensor ID: press the arrow and enter a proper name for the sensor.
Norm: select the type of norm used for the communication with the sensor.
Parameters: adjust the parameters Port number, baud rate, parity, stop bits for
serial interface or the socket port for LAN communication.
Data routing
Data received on the selected serial port can be routed on the Network to a
specified IP Port. This advanced function allows other applications to use the same
raw data received on the serial port.
For example the Gyro data received on serial port as NMEA sentences can be
transferred on the LAN for another application running on a remote PC to use the
same NMEA sentences.
More settings
Remark
Other norms are related to the VDR and are not described in the present
documentation
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When the adequate norm is selected in the list, NMEA for example, the input data
flow is automatically analysed by Sensor Monitor and the different parameters
extracted from the sentences (Speed through Water, Wind direction….).
Autodetection
When Auto detection is ON and Sensor Monitor starts (or REDETECT button is
pressed) Sensor Monitor selects for each data type the first valid sentence. In the
example above GGA sentence is selected for the position.
In order to select another sentence for the same data (GLL for example) it is
necessary to set Auto detection OFF and toggle the check box in front GLL.
The settings are stored and ware restored when Sensor Monitor restarts.
REMARK
This feature may be used to ignore a specific sentence and data.
4.3.3 Advanced
The button Advanced allows the user to check the input and output data flow with a
terminal window, which displays the raw data acquired on the specified serial port.
The left side of the window displays the input data and the right side the output.
Log files
It is possible to record the input and output data flow and save the data in files for
further analysis. Proceed as follow:
Press Write log
Select Input or / and output
Browse to get the destination folder and enter a name.
Press OK
After few minutes Press again Write Log to stop the recording and close the
file(s).
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Parameter Icons:
• Green circle indicates that the parameter is correctly analyzed.
• Black circle indicates that the parameter is either no longer received or is
received with errors. (Further checking recommended using Configuration
Dialogue)
Sensor Icons
• Yellow arrow indicates that the Sensor is working properly and receives data.
• Black arrow indicates that the data source has stopped sending data
Master Icons
• Master Parameter Indicator ON indicates that the parameter is the master.
Important when several sensors deliver the same data type.
• Use for Extractor ON indicates that the value is sent to the Extractor Tracker
board.
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4.5 Master
Position
If two positioning systems are connected to the computer, the user must select the
Master positioning system that delivers the position used in the chart system. The
second position acquired from a second device is used to control the accuracy of the
positioning.
IMPORTANT
Other Data
If two sensors send the same parameter (Heading for example) to SMonitor on two
different serial ports, the user must select the Master sensor for the data, which will
deliver the parameter, used in the chart system.
Example: heading is received both on serial ports COM 1 and COM 3. By default
SMonitor has selected the master on COM 1. The user can select the COM 3 as
master for the heading:
• In the main SMonitor window, select the serial port COM 3 by clicking on the
small arrow
• The list of parameters with their actual status is displayed
• Select Heading
• Check on the box Master.
4.5.1 Offset
Position
A position offset can be entered manually by the navigator in ECDIS. Then the
GPS position will be shifted accordingly. For more information about position
offset see ECDIS User Guide chapter 5 and 9.10.13.
Heading
The heading value, read from the sensor can be adjusted manually. For more
information about heading shifting see ECDIS User Guide chapter 9.10.13
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The Maris GyroLog interface is an ISA or PCI card, constructed in order to read
synchro/step gyros and log signals and send the result to the PC via a serial port. It
consists on two main parts the interface board and the communication software
driver.
The interface board consists of the following components:
Synchro gyro interface
Step gyro interface
Log interface
Main control
Serial interface
This card provides the following information:
speed through water (STW)
heading (HDG)
distance travelled
Synchro Interface
The synchro interface reads synchro gyro signals and increment or decrement a
gyro course. Since it only can detect relative motion it needs to be initialised with
the correct heading. The interface can be used with 3 step or 6 step gyros.
Step Interface
The step interface reads step gyro signals and increment or decrement a gyro
course. Since it only can detect relative motion it needs to be initialised with the
correct heading. The interface can be used with 3 step or 6 step gyros.
Settings
When the MARIS gyro norm is selected the settings dialogue is automatically
displayed:
Heading initialisation
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When the system starts the initial heading is set automatically if another source for
the heading value is available. Otherwise the initial heading has to be manually
entered.
At any time the user can change the heading by selecting the MARIS Gyro
configuration window and pressing More Settings to enter manually the heading.
When the MARIS radar kit is installed Sensor Monitor is in charge of sending
appropriate data to the extractor / Tracker.
If several ECDIS are installed on the network Sensor Monitor Master is in charge
of sending the data to the E/T.
It collects all information related to Extractor Tracker from other Sensor Monitor
applications running on the LAN and sends the appropriate data to the Extractor
Tracker board.
For instance one Gyro may be connected to the Planning station and another Gyro
to the Monitoring station. Then the user has to select which gyro data is used by the
Extractor Tracker software.
On the Master ECDIS workstation it is necessary to select the source of data for
E/T as follow:
Menu Option, item Settings panel Extractor / Tracker settings
Select the sensor that provided the data parameter you want E/T Data Source
Expand it if did not expanded already
Select the parameter to be selected as E/T Data Source
Check on E/T Data Source check box.
4.8 Autopilot
NOTE THAT THE AUTOPILOT / TRACK KEEPING FUNCTION IS NOT
CERTIFIED AND CANNOT BE USED IN TYPE APPROVED ECDIS.
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Standard Autopilot
Select the sentences to be sent to
the Autopilot.
Select the talker ID by double
clicking on each output.
Select another frequency for data
sending to the autopilot
Force to check the checksum for
each data received from the
autopilot.
Bearing out parameter to be
ignored
To export and import routes to or from a GPS it is necessary to activate the export
function and select the format for the data transfer. Indeed the protocol could be
different from one GPS to another. To activate the route transfer function select the
GPS type by pressing the button More Settings in the Configuration window of the
GPS port and select the format with the pop up menu Route Download.
IMPORTANT
The two ways communication between ECDIS and GPS requires a three wires RS
232 connection (Rx, Tx and Ground) or RS 422 connection.
Reception in ECDIS
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The routes sent from the GPS are automatically converted to ECDIS format and
placed in the Route/GPS folder and then can be loaded on the chart.
Two different types of route can be sent from GPS: active route or a complete
route. The first waypoint of an active route sent to ECDIS is the active waypoint.
When an active route is received by the ECDIS, it is stored in the route database
and automatically loaded and activated in the ECDIS.
When a non acitve route is received it is stored in the database but not loaded
automatically.
4.10 Options
The settings allow controlling input output at a low level. Only qualified persons
should access this dialogue and change the parameters.
To restore default settings for the current page press the button Restore Default.
Alarm log
Each significant event is logged into the special Alarms Log. To display the log
press the button Alarm Journal located button right of the main window.
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In broadcasting mode data are sent on the LAN to be shared with all ECDIS
installed on remote PC.
REMARK
The Local mode is set automatically by Sensor Monitor when it detects that there is
not network connection or a failure in the LAN connection
4.11.1 Description
Both hardware platforms provide four or eight optical isolated RS422 serial ports
for communication applications in difficult environment. Serial card holds four or
eight serial ports, which are optically isolated and support the serial communication
types RS-485 and RS-422.
Smartline Mk6 has two onboard 16C550 UARTs (on-chip 16-byte FIFO buffers)
making serial I/O more reliable. By buffering data into 16-byte packets before
putting it on the bus the UARTs drastically reduce the CPU load. This makes the
interface especially suitable for high speed serial I/O applications under MS
Windows.
On-board optical isolators protect the PC and equipment against damage from
ground loops to increase system reliability in harsh environments.
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Features:
Over 700 Kbps data throughput, for top performance in the world
4-port RS-422/485 interface with ADDC™ and up to 921.6 Kbps
2-wire/4-wire RS-485 communication up to 1.2 km
Built-in 15 KV ESD and optional 2 KV optical isolation protection
128-byte FIFO and on-chip H/W, S/W flow control
Universal PCI compatible with 3.3/5V PCI and PCI-X
Windows NT/XP/2000/98/ME, Linux, Unix driver support
Connection Options:
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Specifications
Bus Interface: 32-bit Universal PCI
Number of Ports: 4
Max No. of Boards: 4
I/O address/IRQ: BIOS assigned
Comm. Controller: MOXA UART (16C550C compatible)
Baud Rate: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark
Flow Control: RTS/ CTS, XON/ XOFF
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD,
GND
RS-422: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A), RTS+(B), RTS-
(A), CTS+(B), CTS-(A), GND
4-wire RS-485: TxD+(B), TxD-(A), RxD+(B), RxD-(A),
GND
2-wire RS-485: Data+(B), Data-(A), GND
Connectors: DB44 Female
Surge Protection: Embedded 15 KV ESD Surge Protection
Optical Isolation: 2KV (CP-134U-I V2)
CP-134U V2: 180mA(+5V)
CP-134U-I V2: 850mA(+5V)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C
Storage Temperature: -20 to 85°C
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH
Dimensions (W x D): 120 x 82.5 mm (4.72 x 3.24 in)(CP-134U
V2) 120 x 115 mm (4.72 x 4.52 in) (CP-134U-I V2)
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The connector provided on the MARIS data cable is a standard 9-pin ‘D’ connector
as used on computers. If there is an unused 9-pin serial port on the computer, then
simply plug in the cable. If the computer's serial port is the 25-pin type, an
inexpensive adapter is available at any store that sells computers and accessories.
It may be necessary to turn on NMEA data output. Refer to the GPSs instruction
manual.
• Set the datum to WGS84. Refer to the GPS instruction manual.
• Connect a GPS directly as follows:
RS422 cabling
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If the computer's serial port is the 25-pin type contact MARIS’ dealer.
To display ARPA targets, the radar must output either the NMEA TLL or TTM
strings. To use this feature, ensure the radar is correctly tracking ARPA targets
before attempting to connect it to the ECDIS.
Connections to the radar system are as follows:
ECDIS is able to accept different norm for the data in particular NMEA183 (4800
bps, 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit).
ECDIS is also compatible with:
• YokogaviCMZ300x (4800, 8, N, 1)
• ATLAS ARPA(4800, 8, N, 1)
• Lehmkuhk (9600, 8, N, 1)
• ARPA Sperry (1200, 8, N, 1)
• MARIS Gyro interface card (9600, 8, N, 1).
The first bit is a start bit and is followed by data bits least significant bit first.
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Implementation of the NMEA data analysis has been made in ECDIS according to
the standard document Standard For Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices
Version 2.1, edited by the National Marine Electronics Association.
All transmitted data are interpreted as ASCII characters. The null character is not
used.
A NMEA sentence contains the following elements:
$ <Talker> <, data field> <, data field>, …..<* Check Sum> <CR> <LF>.
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5. POWER SUPPLIES
5.1 UPS
The UPSs are “plug and play”, but can be controlled via a serialport.
Both offered UPSs are EN60945 compliant and manufactured by MGE UPS
System.
Specifications of the MGE UPS Systems, model Pulsar Evolution 800 Marine.
Power (VA/W) 800/560
MIni-Tower version, vertical or horizontal
Number of IEC 320 Outlets: 4
Part number 66 239
Performances
Technology High-Frequency Line-Interactive
Automatic voltage regulation Booster/Fader
Output voltage waveform Sinewave
Input voltage tolerances 160V/294V, adjustable to
150V/294V via
supplied UPS-Driver software
Frequency 50/60 Hz, auto-select
Output voltage on battery power 230V (adjustable to 200/220/240V via
supplied UPS-Driver software)
Features
Automatic battery test Weekly (interval adjustable via supplied
UPS-Driver software)
Hot swappable batteries
Cold start
Deep discharge protection
UPS-Driver for Windows® Settings: Input voltage tolerances,
Sensitivity, Battery test, ON/OFF conditions
Standards
Safety EN 50091-1-1/EN60950(RD),IEC 60950,Tüv
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Features Benefits
True On Line Technology (1) Utility power is constantly conditioned within very
tight limits without draining the batteries
Smart battery management The built-in microprocessor optimizes the charging
sequence to prolong battery lifetime
Complete front panel display Check the battery or capacity levels for peace of
mind. Get valuable information on the UPS status
and operating parameters.
Hot-swappable batteries Faulty batteries can be replaced on site without
interrupting power to the application
Sinewave output Total compatibility with any kind of PC power
supplies or other ship electronic equipment
Fault tolerant mode (automatic bypass) Increased availability, as the application
will not be
affected should the UPS fail
Frequency management 50/60 Hz or 40-70 Hz Works default on 50 / 60 Hz
frequency (auto
(special ship feature) select) without draining batteries. Can be easily
adjusted to accept 40 – 70 Hz (max. half load)
without draining batteries, or drop load. Suitable
for frequencies powered from ship genset.
Environment
Acoustic noise 40dBA
Operating temperature -15 deg. C. to 55 deg. C. (IEC 60 945)
Standards
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Battery Runtimes
All values shown 1500 C
are in minutes Full load/Half load
Base module 6/19
EXtreme C + 1 battery pack 24/79
EXtreme C + 2 battery packs 43/119
EXtreme C + 3 battery packs 62/168
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The alarm from the UPS is connected through a 3-wire cable from UPS terminal
number 1, to COM1 on the S-VDR Main unit.
For detailed description of the PPS2000 Power Supply System, see S-VDR2000
Technical Manual chapter 2.10, and chapter 4 ( ref. to S-VDR2000 Hardware
Manual)
POWER
SUPPLY
230VAC
FILTER
RS232
UPS POWER
OUTLETS
BATTERY
PACK
5.2 Video
5.3 Computer
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• Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 C
• Convection Cooled
• Reliability: MTBFs above 200,000 hours
• Meets Worldwide Safety Standards
• CE Marked
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6. PRODUCT MARKING
6.1 MARIS SmartLine Mk6
Made in Norway
Serial number: xxxxxxxx
Safe compass distance 5 meters
Input Voltage 230V AC / 3.2 A
Type Approval CE
Wheel Mark
To be mounted only with the manufacture supplied devices. Refer to manual for
proper installation.
6.2.1 Display
Made in Norway
Serial number: xxxxxxxx
Safe compass distance 2 meters
Input Voltage 230V AC / 3.2 A
Type Approval CE
Wheel Mark
To be mounted only with the manufacture supplied devices. Refer to manual for
proper installation.
6.2.2 Computer
Made in Norway
Serial number: xxxxxxxx
Safe compass distance 2 meters
Input Voltage 230V AC / 3.2 A
Type Approval CE
Wheel Mark
To be mounted only with the manufacture supplied devices. Refer to manual for
proper installation.
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6.3.1 Display
Made in Norway
Serial number: xxxxxxxx
Safe compass distance 2 meters
Input Voltage 230V AC / 3.2 A
Type Approval CE
Wheel Mark
To be mounted only with the manufacture supplied devices. Refer to manual for
proper installation.
6.3.2 Computer
Made in Norway
Serial number: xxxxxxxx
Safe compass distance 2 meters
Input Voltage 24V DC / 3.2 A
Type Approval CE
Wheel Mark
To be mounted only with the manufacture supplied devices. Refer to manual for
proper installation.
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7. ENCLOSURE MATERIAL
The enclosure material for the SmartLine Mk6 cabinet is steel-plates.
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NOTES
If a previous version of the ECDIS900 was installed on the hard disk, the set-up
program will preserve the Sensors Monitor configurations, the installed charts, the
routes and tracks.
Once the ECDIS900 application installed on the hard disk, several folders
containing the application, utilities and data have been created. Launch and quit
ECDIS900 as described below.
The screen settings are 63336 colours with a resolution of 1280 by 1024 pixels.
In case of technical problems or to order new charts please contact the MARIS'
support.
Multi hardware
ECDIS900 has been approved with different PCs and monitors:
- MK6, Smartline
- Hatteland Multi Display Rack PC.
- Think Pad
- Hatteland and CCT A4200 M24
ECDIS900 needs a proper colour table to be used. During installation of the
ECDIS900 software it is necessary to select the targeted PC.
Operational limitations
Operational limitations of ECDIS900 are listed below.
Tests
On board regular tests are to be performed to check that all components of the
system work properly.
The ECDIS900 runs under Windows NT with Service Pack 5 or 6, Windows 2000
or Windows XP. When the workstation is powered ECDIS900 is automatically
launched and the Windows file management not accessible.
It is impossible to hide the application or to access to the file system.
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When ECDIS is installed on the computer, the necessary files are copied to the hard
disk and three folders are created:
• C:\Program Files\MARIS\ECDIS900_4
• C:\Charts
• C:\Ecdis_Userdata
C:\Charts contains
• Chart databases.
• Chart permits.
C:\Ecdis_Userdata contains
• Chart logs listing all changes and updates applied on the chart databases
• User data including User objects, Logbook routes, tracks and AIS messages
• Utilities including tide database, ocean current, icons and weather files.
The user has no need to access these folders manually except for back-up of work,
routes and tracks from floppy disks or external hard disk.
Back up
Back up is essential and should be done regularly. In the case of computer failure,
the software and the charts will be re-installed from the MARIS set-up CD and the
charts CDs. The user data will be restored from back up, floppy disks or external
hard disk.
8.4 Troubleshooting
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Most installation problems and faults stem from one of two causes:
• The connecting cables are not correctly wired, or are picking up interference,
resulting in a non-working or unreliable installation.
• Instruments have not been set up to ensure that the correct data gets from one
point in the system to the other.
Clearly getting the cable connection right is the first step in troubleshooting.
Connection tests
When one or more input and/or output devices are connected to the computer, the
connections must be tested to ensure that all is working correctly. The ECDIS900
provides a useful tool to help perform this test.
Hyperterminal is an application built into Windows NT that allows for the testing
of connections to the input devices. If input devices are correctly connected, the
Hyperterminal displays recognizable characters. Incorrectly connected input
devices will either show no information, or garbled characters.
When the PC is started with a GPS or other sensor connected to a serial port it
happens sometimes that the system interprets the incoming data as serial mouse
command. Then the mouse is jumping on the screen and it is impossible to control
the system.
To fix the problem unplug the serial cables and proceed as follow:
- Right click on my computer
- Select Manage
- Expand Services and Applications
- Select Services
- On the right side of the window double click on Plug and Play
- Select Manual in the Startup type pop up menu.
- Restart the PC.
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Making the Windows log automatic avoids having to enter the user name and
password each time the computer starts.
Windows NT
• From the start menu activate the item: Programs->Administrative tools -> User
Manager.
• Create a new user:
- Name: ECDIS
- Full name: Ecdis
- Password: ecdis
- Enable User cannot change password and Password never expires.
• Click on the Group button located bottom left and add ‘Administrators’.
• Close the User manager windows.
Step 2
• From the start menu activate the item: Run.
• Enter ‘regEdit’ and OK
• In the Registry editor window open:
HKEY-
LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlog
on.
• Click right button in the left side of the window to activate the item ‘New -
>String value’
• Change New Value #1 to AutoAdminlogon
• Enter data: 1
• Change the DefaultUserName data to ECDIS.
• Click right button in the left side of the window to activate the item ‘New -
>String value’
• Change New Value #1 to DefaultPassword
• Enter data: ecdis
• Restart the computer.
Windows 2000 / XP
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- Check OFF the box: Users must enter a user name and password to use this
computer.
- Restart the PC.
Floppy disk
To test the floppy disk drive press the button Load/Unload in the tool bar and back
up selected routes.
Then import the routes from the floppy disk.
CD ROM reader
The test of the CD reader can be done when the chart is updated. Insert the update
CD (S57 update CD or ARCS update CD) and run the update procedure.
Sensor input
In Sensor Monitor show the terminal window that for all serial ports connected to a
sensor. Check that the data flow is correct.
Then for each serial port check that the data are well analysed..
Ethernet communications
Check on the remote machine that the data acquired from a sensor connected to the
workstation are made available for the other ECDIS900. For example when two
different GPS are connected to the two stations check that the two GPS positions
are displayed on the chart.
Overscaling charts
The accuracy of the overscaled charts is not as good as it should be for a safe
navigation.
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S57 database coverage is still limited therefore ARCS must be used when no vector
data are available.
Route database
When a route is created or modified on the planning station, there is no automatic
update of the route database on the monitoring station. The update is achieved
manually.
Logbook:
One logbook file is created every 24 hours. Therefore the replay a manual selection
of the files is necessary
8.7 Support
Owners of ECDIS900 product can obtain free technical support from MARIS.
Before contacting MARIS for help with technical problems, be sure to read the
applicable sections of the ECDIS900 User's Guide. The answers might be there
without needing to contact MARIS.
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There are a number of different ways to contact MARIS’ product support staff:
Internet E-mail
Send email to service@maris.no. Be sure to include a return email address.
Fax
Send a fax detailing questions to + 47 33 02 02 51. Be sure to include a return
telephone number and indicate whether it is a voice or fax line.
Telephone
Call the MARIS product support line on + 47 48 000 111. Support lines are staffed
Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MARIS in collaboration with Western Geco has developed a specific module for
seismic vessel.
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