Technical Manual

Instructions for installation,

operation and maintenance

1073
WATCHCLOCK
Series Alarm units

Publication nr TIB-1073-GB-0512
Supersedes TIB-1073-GB-0312
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 3
1.1 General ........................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Symbols ....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Copyright ..................................................................................................... 3
2. OPERATING THE WATCHCLOCK ................................................ 4
2.1 Front ............................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Front ............................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Back ............................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Hardware properties inputs .......................................................................... 8
2.5 Hardware output properties ......................................................................... 9
2.6 Time selectionTime selection ....................................................................... 9
2.7 Conversion from 596.................................................................................... 9
3. OPERATING ................................................................................. 10
3.1 BNWAS is off ............................................................................................. 10
3.2 BNWAS is on ............................................................................................. 11
3.3 BNWAS in auto mode ................................................................................ 13
3.4 Test ............................................................................................................ 14
3.5 Using the BNWAS with detection ............................................................... 15
4. OPERATION ................................................................................. 16
4.1 Connection to vdr ....................................................................................... 16
4.2 Timing diagram BNWAS ............................................................................ 17
4.3 Emergency call .......................................................................................... 18
5. WATCHCON ................................................................................. 19
5.1 Inputs ......................................................................................................... 19
5.1.1 Input Emergency Call ........................................................................ 19
5.1.2 Heading / Track control system......................................................... 19
5.1.3 Input Reset........................................................................................ 19
5.1.4 Inputs Time select 0 and 1 ................................................................ 20
5.1.5 Input Use Time select ....................................................................... 20
5.1.6 Input Officer Selected ....................................................................... 20
5.1.7 Input Power supply failure ................................................................. 21
5.2 Outputs ...................................................................................................... 21
5.2.1 Output Visual Indication Bridge ......................................................... 21
5.2.2 Output 1st stage Audible Alarm Bridge ............................................. 21
5.2.3 Output 2nd stage Audible Alarm ....................................................... 22
5.2.4 Output 3rd stage ............................................................................... 22
5.2.5 VDR No Officer Selected .................................................................. 22
5.2.6 VDR Emergency Call ........................................................................ 22
5.2.7 VDR 3rd stage .................................................................................. 23
5.2.8 VDR 2nd stage.................................................................................. 23
5.2.9 VDR 1st stage ................................................................................... 23
5.2.10 VDR Visual Indication ....................................................................... 23
5.2.11 VDR Off ............................................................................................ 23
5.2.12 VDR On ............................................................................................ 24
5.2.13 VDR Auto .......................................................................................... 24
 5.2.14 VDR Reset ........................................................................................ 24
6. USING WATCHCON .................................................................... 25
6.1 File menu ................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Configuration menu.................................................................................... 25
6.3 Input configuration ..................................................................................... 26
6.3.1 Output configuration .......................................................................... 26
6.3.2 Misc Settings..................................................................................... 26
6.4 CommuniCATION ...................................................................................... 26
6.4.1 Port ................................................................................................... 26
6.4.2 Download .......................................................................................... 27
6.5 Help ........................................................................................................... 27
6.6 Password ................................................................................................... 28
7. RS 485 FOR NMEA ...................................................................... 28
7.1 Connection ................................................................................................. 28
7.2 IEC 62616 .................................................................................................. 29
7.3 NMEA output ............................................................................................. 29
8. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 31
8.1 Environments ............................................................................................. 31
9. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 31
10. ERRORS .................................................................................. 32
11. DRAWINGS .............................................................................. 33
12. CHANGES, UPDATES AND FIXES ......................................... 35
12.1 Version 1.4 .............................................................................................. 35
12.1.1 NMEA string output via RS 485 ........................................................ 35
13. ABBREVIATION ....................................................................... 35
14. DRAWINGS .............................................................................. 36
14.1 Reset button............................................................................................ 36
14.2 Buzzer ..................................................................................................... 37
14.3 Sounder .................................................................................................. 38
14.4 Connection diagram buzzer, reset unit and power failure contact .......... 39
14.5 Connection power supply and power failure contact ............................... 40
15. WARRANTY CONDITIONS ...................................................... 41

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
This manual contains information for the connection of, operating and maintenance of the Bridge
Navigational Watch Alarm System. This watch alarm is the successor of the 596 watchclock.

The watchclock is a safety device. This unit is the successor of the popular 596 Watchclock and
complies with the regulations as stated in IMO resolution MCS 128(75) “Performance standards for a
bridge navigational watchclock system (BNWAS)” as well as to IEC 62616.

This manual contains important information for the installer, the operator and for your maintenance
department.

To ensure safe and correct installation and operation of your VAF flow meter study this
manual carefully before starting operations.

For associated equipment supplied by VAF Instruments B.V. separate instruction manuals are
included with those products.

For any additional information contact:

VAF Instruments B.V. Tel. +31 78 618 3100

Vierlinghstraat 24, 3316 EL Dordrecht Fax +31 78 617 7068
P.O. Box 40, NL-3300 AA Dordrecht E-mail: sales@vaf.nl
The Netherlands Internet: www.vaf.nl

Or your local authorized VAF dealer.

Their addresses can be found on www.vaf.nl

1.2 SYMBOLS
The symbols below are used to call attention to specific types of information.

A warning to be careful. In some cases not following instructions can lead to damage to
the equipment or serious personal injury.

An explanation or information of interest.

1.3 COPYRIGHT
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this book may be copied or reproduced
by any means without permission from VAF Instruments B.V.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for errors or
omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. Specifications can be changed without notice.

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2. OPERATING THE WATCHCLOCK
2.1 FRONT
In below diagram an overview of the system and included components is presented.

For drawings of applicable reset button, buzzer and sounders we refer to drawing section (section 14)
of this TIB. Please note that approved sounders and redundant power supply must be used.
Examples are given in section 14.

2.2 FRONT
On the front of the watchclock a number of LED’s, push buttons and a key switch are present. Behind
the front the buzzer and the LDR are located. The LDR measures the intensity of the light for
adjusting the brightness of the LED’s.

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Note for installation:
The reset button should be clearly visible in all appropriate conditions of ambient illumination, for
which it is required to use an external light source.

Front watchclock

Number Meaning
1 Reset pushbutton.
2 <OFF> | <ON> | <AUTO> key switch.
3 Test pushbutton.
4 LDR, with this sensor the light intensity is measured. The brightness of the LED’s is
adjusted accordingly.
5 Internal buzzer.
6 Emergency call button.
7 20 % LED
8 40 % LED
9 60 % LED
10 80 % LED
11 100 % LED
12 Off. This LED indicates the unit is OFF
13 On. This LED indicated the unit is ON
14 Auto. This LED indicates that the unit is in AUTO mode.
15 Power supply failure

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2.3 BACK
On the back the connections of the unit are located.

Back of watchclock

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 Pin Connection name Pin Connection name
50 18-32 Volt 49 Fail
48 0 Volt 47 Fail
46 3rd stage NE (NC) 45 VDR
44 3rd stage NNE (NO) 43 VDR Emergency call
42 3rd stage common 41 VDR 3rd stage
40 RS 485 R+ 39 VDR 2nd stage
38 RS 485 R- 37 VDR 1st stage
36 RS 485 GND 35 VDR Visual Indication
34 Output Visual Indication Bridge 33 VDR Off
32 Output 1st stage Audible Alarm 31 VDR On
Bridge
30 Output 2nd stage Audible Alarm 29 VDR Auto
28 Output Common 27 VDR Reset
26 25 Common out
24 23 SYNC
22 21 Common in
20 19 Input Emergency Call
18 17 Input Heading / Track control
system
16 15 Input Reset
14 13 Input Time select 1
12 Common in 11 Input Time select 0
10 9 Input Use Time select
8 7 Input Officer Selected
6 5 Input Power supply failure
4 3
2 Common in 1

On the connectors which are delivered together with the unit cables with a diameter of 2.5 mm2 can
be connected.

Note to connection of power supply for BNWAS system:

Please note that power supply should be redundant for a BNWAS system to be in compliance with
IEC 62616. To do so both a 230 VAC mains converted to 24 VDC, as well as a 24 VDC back up
supply are connected.
The power supply towards the BNWAS unit will be monitored by two fail safe relay contacts (power
supply towards contact means that it is closed) placed in series (please refer to drawing 0897-2113 in
drawing section 14). The signal towards input nr. 5 is interrupted when either the mains or the back up
supply is interrupted and LED nr 15 (power supply failure) will go on. Once the LED for power supply
failure is on, please check which power source is faulty and restore the failure.

The back-up power should be provided for at least 6 hours in case of emergency, for which the
BNWAS should be connected to a battery as per 7.4.20 of IEC62616.

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2.4 HARDWARE PROPERTIES INPUTS
In this chapter the properties of the input channels are discussed. These inputs can be fitted with
cable breach and short circuit detection this contributes to an even more secure situation. To use this
protection the contact must be fitted with two resistors. A resistor with a value of 1 KOhms in series
with the contact and a resistor of 10 KOhms parallel tot this contact. Both resistors should be
connected as close to the contact as possible to make full use of the detection. This is drawn in the
figure “Detection schematics”.

Detection schematics

Naturally it is possible to connect contacts without these resistors. In the input configuration the
“protection” must be switched off.
A contact with or without resistors must be connected between an input and one of the <common in>
pins.

The resistors used must meet following criteria:

Item Property
10 kOhms 5% , metal film
1 kOhms 5%, metal film

Inputs will have the following specifications with or without detection:

Item Property
Iprotected Current with protection. ca 1 mA
Inotprot Current without protection. ca 1.2 mA
Rcable Maximum resistance in cables and connections. ca 10 Ohm

The use of a voltage to control an input is not allowed, this can lead to a defective unit

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2.5 HARDWARE OUTPUT PROPERTIES
All outputs except the 3rd stage and FAIL outputs are of the open collector type. The emitters of these
open collector outputs are tied together in the “output commons”.

The outputs have the following specification:

Item Property
Vmax 48 VDC
Imax 1000 mADC
RtypE Resistance at an “Energized” output < 50 Ohm
RltypNE Resistance at a “Not Energized” output. > 4.5 MOhm

The use of alternating current is not allowed.

For the 3rd stage and FAIL outputs the following specifications apply:

Item Property
Vmax 48 VDC/AC
Imax 1 ADC/AC

The 3rd stage and FAIL outputs are potential free.

2.6 TIME SELECTIONTIME SELECTION

To use external time selection use the inputs “Input Use Time select”,” Input Time select 1” and “Input
Time select 0”. To use the possibilities 3, 6, 9 and 12 minutes with <Input Time select 0> and < Input
Time select 1> it is necessary to make the input <input use time select> active, with the default
configuration. This means it has to be connected to one of the <common in> inputs. For the correct
connections for
<Input Time select 0> and < Input Time select 1> see the relevant chapter about inputs.

2.7 CONVERSION FROM 596

This unit is the successor of the 596 watchclock. The 596 didn’t comply anymore with modern rules
therefore the BNWAS is developed. For easy installing we have included a table with a cross
reference how to connect the new unit.

Pin 596 Pin BNWAS

1 (+24 V) 50 (18-32 Volt)
2 (+24 V) 50 (18-32 Volt)
3 (0 V) 48 ( 0 Volt)
4 (0 V) 48 ( 0 Volt)
5 (Alarm NO) 44 (3rd stage NNE (NO))
6 (Alarm Common) 42 (3rd stage common)
7 (Alarm NC) -
8 (Reset) 21 (Common in)
9 (Reset) 15 (Input reset)
10 (Int. Buzzer status) 34 (Output Visual Indication
Bridge)

Please note that when an external buzzer is used, the 0 Volt of the buzzer circuit is connected to pin
28 or 25 (Common out). Also note the maximal ratings of the output.

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3. OPERATING
The BNWAS is operated with a number of push buttons and a key switch on the front. In the following
chapters is discussed how to use pushbuttons and the key switch. The key can be removed in any
position.

3.1 BNWAS IS OFF

The BNWAS is OFF when the key switch is in the position <off>. None of the timers of the unit is
running. When the <emerg call> button is pressed the emergency call procedure is started.

The key switch is in the <off> Even when the unit is OFF
position. No timer is running. the <emerg call> button can
be pushed. The emergency
procedure will be started.

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3.2 BNWAS IS ON
The BNWAS is ON when the key switch is in the <on> position. The timer will start running and the 20
% LED will start blinking. When this LED stops blinking, 20% of the time has expired. The 40% LED
will start blinking as indication that the time is between 20% and 40%. When the 40% stops blinking,
40% of the time has expired. This process continues until the 100% LED stops blinking. Now the
procedure described in the chapter “timing diagram BNWAS” will be started. The timer can be reset at
any time by pressing the <reset> button or making the input <reset> active. When the <emerg call>
button is pressed the emergency call procedure will be started.

The key switch is in the <off> When the key switch is in the After a while some of the time
position. No timer is running. <on> position the timer is is expired. In this example
started. 40% of the time has already
been expired.

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When the timer has expired,
all LED’s will start blinking.
This is the “visual indication
on the bridge”. When the unit
is not reset all other phases
will eventually become active.
When the unit is reset by
pressing the <reset> button or
by making the reset input
active, the timer will be reset
and started. All alarm outputs
will become passive.
At any time the <emerg call>
button can be pressed. The
emergency call procedure will
be started.
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3.3 BNWAS IN AUTO MODE
The BNWAS can also be put in AUTO mode. The timer will start running when the input <Heading or
Track system> becomes active.
The key switch is in the
<auto> position. The timer is
not running.
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When the input <Heading or At any time the <emerg call>
Track system> becomes can be pressed. The
active the timer starts running. emergency call procedure will
The LED <on> will turn on. be started.
The unit will behave as
described in the chapter
“timing diagram BNWAS”.
3.4 TEST
The <test> button is used for testing the unit.

The BNWAS is in normal
operation mode.
When the <test> button is When the <test> button is
pressed, LED’s will go on. The released the BNWAS will
<power> LED will go OFF and return to operational mode.
the <mode> LED will blink
alternating green and red and
the buzzer will be turned ON.

When the BNWAS is in the operational modes <on> or <auto>, only the front and buzzer will be
affected. If the BNWAS is in the <off> mode, all outputs will be active with the exception of the <fail>
output.

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3.5 USING THE BNWAS WITH DETECTION
For maximum security the inputs can be configured with wire break and short circuit detection. In the
examples it is assumed that contacts are configured as Normally Closed (NC). The resistors needed
for detection are not drawn.

The BNWAS is in operation When a short circuit is When a broken connection is

mode. This is visible because
the mode LED is off and de
power LED is blinking.
detected this is indicated by a
blinking LED. The light period
will be short in proportion to the
dark period. The <fail> output
will become active and the <3rd
stage> output will become
active.
detected, this is indicated by a
blinking LED. The light period
will be long in proportion to the
dark period. The <fail> output
will become active and the <3rd
stage> output will become
active.

Closed contact Short Circuit Wire break

The input gives the error and is indicated by the corresponding LED. The first LED is the LED on the
top.

LED Input LED Input

1 <emergency call> 2 <Heading / Track >
3 <reset> 4 <time select 1>
5 <time select 0> 6 <use time select>
7 not connected 8 not connected
9 <officer selected> 10 <external officer selection>

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4. OPERATION
The BNWAS is in fact a timer. When the timer expires a number of alarms will go off in a well defined
procedure. In the figure below the system layout is drawn.

Heading / Track system BNWAS Voyage Data Recorder

Master Backup Officer General Alarm

BNWAS System layout

The BNWAS can be controlled by a Heading or Track control system, by means of a contact. This
contact can be fitted with wire break and short circuit detection. Outputs for a VDR system are
provided.

4.1 CONNECTION TO VDR

When the BNWAS is connected to a VDR it is recommended to connect the outputs <VDR Off> and
<VDR On> to the VDR. Optionally the output <VDR 3rd stage> could be connected as well.

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4.2 TIMING DIAGRAM BNWAS
In the figure below the timing diagram is shown in case the unit is ON or in case the input “Input
Heading / Track control system” is active.

180…720 secs 15 secs 15 secs 90 - 180 secs

Dormant

Visual indication on bridge

First stage audible alarm

Second stage audible alarm

Third stage audible alarm

BNWAS Timing diagram

When the key switch is in the <on> position, the BNWAS will enter the “dormant period”. This period
lies between 180 and 720 seconds (3 – 12 minutes). The time can be followed by means of the LED
bar. When the timer is expired the LED bar starts blinking, also the “Output Visual Indication” and
“VDR Visual Indication” becomes active. If not reset within 15 seconds the internal buzzer will be
turned on and the “Output 1st stage Audible Alarm” and “VDR 1st Stage” will become active. Another
15 seconds later, when not reset, the “Output 2nd stage Audible Alarm” and “VDR 2nd Stage” will
become active. After a period of 90 to 180 seconds (1.5 – 3 minutes) the “3rd stage” relay and “VDR
3rd stage” will become active.

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4.3 EMERGENCY CALL
At any time the <Emerg Call> button can be pushed or the “Emergency Call” input can be made
active to start the emergency call procedure. The timing diagram for this procedure is drawn in
“BNWAS Emergency Call timing”. The emergence call procedure can be stopped at any moment by
pressing <reset>.

Emergency Call

90 - 180 secs

Second stage audible alarm

Third stage audible alarm

BNWAS Emergency Call timing

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5. WATCHCON
With the WatchCON program it is possible to read out settings at any time when the BNWAS is OFF.
With the WatchCON program it is possible to test parameters before downloading. When parameters
are downloaded it is necessary to enter a password.

5.1 INPUTS
On inputs the following properties can be changed:

Item Configuration options

Input type NC (Normally Closed) | NO (Normally Open)
Protected Yes | No
Channel text Maximal 39 characters

5.1.1 Input Emergency Call

The input <emergency call> has the following standard configuration:

Item Configuration options

Input type NC (Normally Closed)
Protected No
Channel text Emergency Call

5.1.2 Heading / Track control system

The input <Heading / Track control system> has the following standard configuration:

Item Configuration options

Input type NC (Normally Closed)
Protected No
Channel text Heading / Track control system

5.1.3 Input Reset

The input <reset> has the following standard configuration:

Item Configuration options

Input type NO (Normally Open)
Protected No
Channel text Reset

This input is a positive edge triggered input. This means that the timer is only reset when the input
goes from a passive to an active status.

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5.1.4 Inputs Time select 0 and 1
The inputs time select 0 and 1 have the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Input type NO (Normally Open)
Protected No
Channel text Time select 3 min | 6 min | 9 min | 12 min

To use these inputs the input <use time select> must be active. Which time is selected can be read in
following table:

Time Input time select 1 Input time select 0

3 minutes Passive Passive
6 minutes Passive Active
9 minutes Active Passive
12 minutes Active Active

The channel text is derived from the time selected with these inputs.

5.1.5 Input Use Time select

The input <use time select> has the following standard configuration:

Item Configuration options

Input type NO (Normally Open)
Protected No
Channel text Use Time select

When this input is passive the configured time will be used. When active the time is determined by the
inputs <time select 0> and <time select 1>.

5.1.6 Input Officer Selected

The input <officer selected> has the following standard configuration:

Item Configuration options

Input type NO (Normally Open)
Protected No
Channel text Officer Selected

This input must be active when the input <external officer selection> is active.

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5.1.7 Input Power supply failure
The input <power supply failure> has the following standard configuration:

Item Configuration options

Input type NO (Normally Open)
Protected No
Channel text Power supply failure

The power supply to the BNWAS should be redundant, for which both a 230 VAC mains converted to
24 VDC, as well as a 24 VDC back up supply are connected.
The power supply towards the BNWAS unit will be monitored by two fail safe relay contacts (power
supply towards contact means that it is closed) placed in series (please refer to drawing 0897-2113 in
drawing section 14). The signal towards input nr. 5 is interrupted when either the mains or the back up
supply is interrupted and LED nr 15 (power supply failure) will go on. Once the LED for power supply
failure is on, please check which power source is faulty and restore the failure.

5.2 OUTPUTS
The outputs have the following specifications:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NE | Level NNE | Dip NE | Dip NNE

5.2.1 Output Visual Indication Bridge

The output <visual indication> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel Output Visual Indication Bridge
text

For this output also output options “Level NE blinking” and “Level NNE blinking” are available.

5.2.2 Output 1st stage Audible Alarm Bridge

The output <1st stage audible alarm> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel Output 1st stage Audible Alarm Bridge
text

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5.2.3 Output 2nd stage Audible Alarm
The output <2nd stage audible alarm> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel Output 2nd stage Audible Alarm
text

5.2.4 Output 3rd stage

The output <3rd stage audible alarm> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel Output 3rd stage Audible Alarm
text

5.2.5 VDR No Officer Selected

The output < VDR No Officer Selected> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR No Officer Selected
text

5.2.6 VDR Emergency Call

The output <VDR Emergency Call> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Dip NNE
Channel VDR Emergency Call
text
Pulse 1…10 seconds
Length

The edge triggered Emergency Call input is converted to a pulse for the VDR. To be seen by the VDR
the pulse length is configurable.

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5.2.7 VDR 3rd stage
The output <VDR 3rd stage> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR 3rd stage
text

5.2.8 VDR 2nd stage

The output <VDR 2nd call> has the following specification:
Item Configuration options
Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR 2nd stage
text

5.2.9 VDR 1st stage

The output <VDR 1st stage> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR 1st stage
text

5.2.10 VDR Visual Indication

The output <VDR Visual Indication> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR Visual Indication
text

5.2.11 VDR Off

The output <VDR off> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR off
text

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5.2.12 VDR On
The output <VDR On> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR On
text

5.2.13 VDR Auto

The output <VDR Auto> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Level NNE
Channel VDR Auto
text

5.2.14 VDR Reset

The output <VDR Reset> has the following specification:

Item Configuration options

Output type Dip NNE
Channel VDR Reset
text
Pulse 1…10 seconds
Length

The edge triggered reset input is converted to a pulse for the VDR. To be seen by the VDR the pulse
length is configurable.

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6. USING WATCHCON
In this chapter the use of the WatchCON program is discussed. The WatchCON program can be used
to change or to read out the configuration. This configuration can be stored into a file or printed out.
Also an existing configuration can be read into the program for sending to the BNWAS. For the latest
version of the WatchCON program contact VAF Instruments B.V. or visit the website.

WatchCON Program

6.1 FILE MENU

The file menu is rather self explanatory. It has the following items:

Item Meaning
Save Save the configuration. For this option no password is required.
Save As Save the configuration; a name to the file can be given here. This may
be a network drive. For this menu option no password is required.
Load Open an existing configuration. The configuration is read and can be
edited and sends to the BNWAS.
New A default configuration is made.
Print text Not implemented
Print Not implemented
configuration
Exit Exit the program

6.2 CONFIGURATION MENU

When the configuration menu option is chosen a dialog box becomes visible with three Tab’s inputs,
outputs and general configuration.

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6.3 INPUT CONFIGURATION
The input configuration TAB is divided into four columns:
“Input”. This is the name of the input. This name can’t be changed by the user.
“Prot”. When this check box is selected the wire break and short circuit detection is activated. When a
maximum of safety is required activate this option.
“Input Type”. Input type by means of a drop down menu where a selection can be made between a
Normally Open (NO) and a Normally Closed (NC) contact.
“Input Channel Text”. The user may attach an own name to an input. This text may be 39 charters
long.

6.3.1 Output configuration

The output configuration TAB is divided into three columns:
“Output”. This is the name of the output. This name can’t be changed by the user.
“Output type”. Output type by means of a drop down menu a selection can be made between: Level
Normally Not Energized (Level NNE), Level Normally Energized (Level NE) or Dip Normally Not
Energized (Dip NNE), Dip Normally Energized (Dip NE).
Output channel text. The user may attach an own name to an output. This text may be 39 characters
long

6.3.2 Misc Settings

With miscellaneous settings it is possible to set various general options. In the comment 1 and 2 text
fields, the user can enter text. This can be used, for example, for a project number and ships name.
The text may be 39 characters long. With the check box “vessel type” it is possible to make the output
3rd stage follow the output 2nd stage. (Point 4.1.2.6 MSC. 128 (75)). This option may be selected in
vessels other than passenger vessels. The dormant time can be changed with “Dormant time”, the
user can enter the time here or use the spin buttons. A range between 180 and 720 seconds is
allowed in steps of 1 second. When the number is outside this range, an error box becomes visible.
The time between the 2nd and 3rd stage can be configured with “2 nd --> 3 rd stage time”. A range
between 90 and 180 seconds is allowed is steps of 1 second. The dip times for the VDR outputs
<reset> and <Emerg Call> can be configured with “E call dip time” and “Reset Dip time”. A time
between 1 and 10 seconds can be entered.

6.4 COMMUNICATION
With the communication menu the communications port can be chosen and the configuration can be
downloaded from or uploaded to the BNWAS.

6.4.1 Port
Before the configuration can be downloaded from or uploaded to the unit the correct communications
port has to be chosen. With the pull down menu the communication port can be chosen. When no
contact can be made another port has to be chosen.

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 Port

6.4.2 Download
To send the configuration to the BNWAS click on the <PC  BWA > button. When the configuration
has to be examined, the <BWA  PC> can be clicked. .For sending the configuration a password has
to entered, the password can be entered in the dialog box. .

Upload / download dialog box Password dialog box.

6.5 HELP
With help comprehensive online help is available as well as the software version number.

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6.6 PASSWORD
The IMO resolution states (point 4.3) that only authorized personnel (master) may change the
configuration of the BNWAS. Therefore settings can only be changed with a password. This password
is stored in the unit and not on the PC.
When you have lost the password of your unit you have to follow the following procedure:
- Remove power from the BNWAS.
- Apply power and make sure you press the push buttons <reset> and <emerg call> at the
same time for 10 seconds. Release the two buttons.
- Make sure the 100% LED is on, if not push and release <emerg call> until the upper LED is
on.
- Press <reset>, the <mode> LED will start blinking red. Wait until it’s color changes to green
- Push and release <emerg call> until the <off> LED is on, now press <reset> the unit will
resume its normal operation.
- Make sure the BNWAS is “off”. Click <Get ID 2> copy the whole text and send it by fax or
better email to VAF Instruments B.V. You will get a new password.
- Click on <New Password> in the communication dialog, enter the provided password in “old
password” and enter the required password in “new password”.

7. RS 485 FOR NMEA

7.1 CONNECTION
For the NMEA protocol a RS 485 connection is utilized. For the connections the following cable, or
similar, is recommended:

Fieldbus cable
Normal use TCX (C) (Nexans)
Offshore BFOU(I) (Nexans)

Terminal connections RS 485

40 R+
38 R-
36 GND

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7.2 IEC 62616
The BNWAS will provide an interface according to IEC 61162-1, ALR sentence, with the following
message content:

– hhmmss.ss this part may be left blank if the BNWAS does not include UTC time
information
– xxx Designation of source of alarm or source of reset command. The automatic mode
is designated as "000".
– A (1e) A = Dormant period exceeded
V = Dormant period not exceeded
– A (2e) A = Alarm acknowledged
V = Alarm unacknowledged
– c - - c: BNWAS mode (see 3.1.1): c1; c2; c3
c1 = AUT or MAN (=ON) or OFF
c2 = Dormant period in min, (03 – 12)
c3 = Alarm stage: 1, 2 or 3. (hh = Checksum)

Example $BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=1*hh<CR><LF>

The alarm message is sent with any change of the BNWAS settings for mode or dormant period, and
with any activated and reset alarm. The resulting NMEA strings are in chapter 10.3

7.3 NMEA OUTPUT

The following strings (Bold text) are generated by the BNWAS, in normal text in parentheses
comments are added (this is not an output):

1) Key-switch ‘ON’ (Accept at ‘ first stage alarm’ )

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=OFF;C2=03;C3=0*6A (24V Power on)

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Visual alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=1*66 (First stage audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*70 (Alarm acknowledged)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Re-initiated dormant period)

2) Key-switch ‘ON’ (Accept at ‘ second stage alarm’)

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Visual alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=1*66 (First stage audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=2*65 (Second stage remote audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*70 (Alarm acknowledged)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Re-initiated dormant period)

3) Key-switch ‘ON’ + Alarm ‘No officer selected’

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=1*66 (First stage audible alarm ‘ No officer selected’)
$BNALR,,000,A,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*70 (Alarm acknowledged (Officer = selected))
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Re-initiated dormant period)

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4) Key-switch ON + Key-switch OFF when alarm (second stage)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Visual alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=1*66 (First stage audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=2*65 (Second stage remote audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=OFF;C2=03;C3=0*6A (Switch OFF (,A,V, = not acknowledged))

5) Key-switch ON + Key-switch OFF when alarm (third stage)

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Visual alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=1*66 (First stage audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=2*65 (Second stage remote audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=3*64 (Third stage remote alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=OFF;C2=03;C3=3*69 (Switch OFF (,A,V, = not acknowledged))

6) Key-switch in AUTO (Heading/Track CTRL Syst. OFF + Accept at ‘ second stage alarm’)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=OFF;C2=03;C3=0*6A (24V Power on)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Switch AUTO)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Heading/Track CTRL Syst. OFF (timer stops)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Heading/Track CTRL Syst. ON)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Visual alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=1*64 (First stage audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=2*67 (Second stage remote audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=3*66 (Third stage remote alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*72 (Alarm acknowledged)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Re-initiated dormant period)

7) Key-switch AUTO + Alarm ‘No officer selected’

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=1*64 (Alarm ‘ No officer selected’)
$BNALR,,000,A,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*72 (Alarm acknowledged (Officer = selected))
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Re-initiated dormant period)

8) Key-switch AUTO + Heading/Track CTRL Syst. interrupted when alarm

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=OFF;C2=03;C3=0*6A (24V Power on )
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON)
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Switch AUTO)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Visual alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=1*64 (First stage audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=2*67 (Second stage remote audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=2*67 (Heading/Track CTRL Syst. OFF (,A,V, = not
acknowledged))
$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Heading/Track CTRL Syst. ON = Re-initiated
dorm.period)

9) Key-switch AUTO + Key-switch ON when alarm

$BNALR,,000,V,A,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Switch AUTO)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=0*65 (Visual alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=1*64 (First stage audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=AUT;C2=03;C3=2*67 (Second stage remote audible alarm)
$BNALR,,000,A,V,C1=MAN;C2=03;C3=0*67 (Switch ON (,A,V,= not acknowledged))

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8. SPECIFICATIONS
The Watchclock has the following specifications:

Item Specifications
Supply voltage 18-32 Volt DC
Use 4 Watt max
Operating Temperature -25 °C – 70 °C
Storage temperature -40 °C – 95 °C
Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 144 x 72 x 141 (Dimensions in mm)
Recommended built in depth 150 mm
Cut out 139 x 67 (Dimensions in mm)
Weight 435 grams

The unit may only be fed with direct current. The use of alternating current is not
allowed and can lead to damage of the unit.

8.1 ENVIRONMENTS
The Watchclock can be used in the following environment classes.

Item Environment
Lloyd’s register ENV 3
Germanischer Lloyd Environment Category A, EMC 1 (Bridge / Open Deck). Except
for vibration; here is tested according to “High Vibration Strain”.
Bureau Veritas Equipment installed in the bridge and deck zone

The following standards are used:

Item Requirement
Lloyd’s register LR TYPE APPROVAL SYSTEM Procedure TA02-2002 , 2002
Germanischer Lloyd Test Requirements for Electrical / Electronic Equipment and
Systems,
Edition 2003
Bureau Veritas http://www.veristar.com/Veristar/bvrules/C_3_s6_2_2.htm (Jan.
2004)

The Watchclock is not allowed to be installed within 5 meters of the compass.

9. MAINTENANCE

The BNWAS needs no maintenance or calibration. However it is recommended to get the connectors
out and in every year, to prevent oxidation of the contacts. The unit may be cleaned with a light
wetted towel.

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10. ERRORS
The BNWAS continuously checks its code and configuration when an error is detected. This will be
indicated by fast blinking of alternatively the <mode> LED and the <power> LED. The error code will
be indicated by binary code with the 10 upper LED’s.

Binary error code

The error can be read in the following table:

Error code LED’s ON Meaning

1 1 Error in code
2 2 Error in configuration
5 1 and 3 The dormant time is out of range
6 2 and 3 The 2nd  3rd time is out of range

Error codes 5 and 6 can be accepted with <emerg call>. When this error is generated, this means that
the value which is written into the database of the unit falls out of range. For the dormant time this
range is 180 to 720 seconds and for 2nd  3rd this is 90 to 180 seconds. If the error code is accepted,
the unit will store the smallest available value e.g. 180 seconds for the dormant time and 90 seconds
for the 2nd  3rd time.
If another error code occurs remove power from the unit, wait 10 seconds and apply power again. If
the error remains please contact VAF Instruments or your local agent for further information.

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11. DRAWINGS
In this chapter drawings can be found of the BNWAS. Detailed drawings in DWG and PDF format are
available.

Side view BNWAS

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72 mm

Front view BNWAS

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12. CHANGES, UPDATES AND FIXES
12.1 VERSION 1.4
Released 09-09-2011

12.1.1 NMEA string output via RS 485

According to the IEC 62616 the BNWAS was provided with an RS485 output through which
connection the required NMEA strings are generated as per chapter 10 of this manual.

13. ABBREVIATION
Abbreviation Meaning
LED Light Emitting Diode.
LDR Light Depended Resistor
SW Switch
PC Personal Computer (IBM Compatible)
NO Normally Open
BNWAS Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System
IMO International Maritime Organisation
VDR Voyage Data Recorder

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14. DRAWINGS
14.1 RESET BUTTON

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14.2 BUZZER

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14.3 SOUNDER

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14.4 CONNECTION DIAGRAM BUZZER, RESET UNIT AND POWER FAILURE CONTACT

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14.5 CONNECTION POWER SUPPLY AND POWER FAILURE CONTACT

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15. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
1. Without prejudice to the restrictions stated hereinafter, the contractor guarantees both the
soundness of the product delivered by him and the quality of the material used and/or delivered for
it, insofar as this concerns faults in the product delivered which do not become apparent during
inspection or transfer test, which the principal shall demonstrate to have arisen within 12 months
from delivery in accordance with subarticle 1A exclusively or predominantly as a direct
consequence of unsoundness of the construction used by the contractor or as a consequence of
faulty finishing or the use of poor materials.
1A. The product shall be deemed to have been delivered when it is ready for inspection (if
inspection at the premises of the contractor has been agreed) and otherwise when it is ready
for shipment.
2. Articles 1 and 1a shall equally apply to faults which do not become apparent during inspection or
transfer test which are caused exclusively or predominantly by unsound assembly/installation by
the contractor. If assembly/installation is carried out by the contractor, the guarantee period
intended in article 1 shall last 12 months from the day on which assembly/installation is completed
by the contractor, with the understanding that in this case the guarantee period shall end not later
than 18 months after delivery in accordance with the terms of subarticle 1A.
3. Defects covered by the guarantee intended under articles 1, 1A and 2 shall be remedied by the
contractor by repair or replacement of the faulty component either on or off the premises of the
contractor, or by shipment of a replacement component, this remaining at the discretion of the
contractor. Subarticle 3A shall equally apply if repair or replacement takes place at the site where
the product has been assembled/installed. All costs accruing above the single obligation described
in the first sentence, such as are not restricted to shipment costs, travelling and accommodation
costs or disassembly or assembly costs insofar as they are not covered by the agreement, shall be
paid by the principal.
3A.If repair or replacement takes place at the site where the product has been assembled/installed,
the principal shall ensure, at his own expense and risk, that:
a. the employees of the contractor shall be able to commence their work as soon as they have
arrived at the erection site and continue to do so during normal working hours, and moreover,
if the contractor deems it necessary, outside the normal working hours, with the proviso that
the contractor informs the principal of this in good time;
b. suitable accommodation and/or all facilities required in accordance with government
regulations, the agreement and common usage, shall be available for the employees of the
contractor;
c. the access roads to the erection site shall be suitable for the transport required;
d. the allocated site shall be suitable for storage and assembly;
e. the necessary lockable storage sites for materials, tools and other goods shall be available;
f. the necessary and usual auxiliary workmen, auxiliary machines, auxiliary tools, materials and
working materials (including process liquids, oils and greases, cleaning and other minor
materials, gas, water, electricity, steam, compressed air, heating, lighting, etc.) and the
measurement and testing equipment usual for in the business operations of the principal,
shall be available at the correct place and at the disposal of the contractor at the correct time
and without charge;

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 g. all necessary safety and precautionary measures shall have been taken and adhered to, and
all measures shall have been taken and adhered to necessary to observe the applicable
government regulations in the context of assembly/installation;
h. the products shipped shall be available at the correct site at the commencement of and during
assembly.
4. Defects not covered by the guarantee are those which occur partially or wholly as a result of:
A. non-observance of the operation and maintenance instructions or other than foreseeable normal
usage;
B. normal wear and tear;
C. assembly/installation by third parties, including the principal;
D. the application of any government regulation regarding the nature or quality of the material used;
E. materials or goods used in consultation with the principal;
F. materials or goods provided by the principal to the contractor for processing;
G. materials, goods, working methods and constructions insofar as are applied at the express
instruction of the principal, and materials or goods supplied by or on behalf of the principal;
H. components obtained from third parties by the contractor insofar as that party has given no
guarantee to the contractor.
5. If the principal fails to fulfil any obligation properly or on time ensuing from the agreement
concluded between the principal and the contractor or any agreement connected to it, the
contractor shall not be bound by any of these agreements to any guarantee regardless of how it is
referred to. If, without previous written approval from the contractor, the principal commences
disassembly, repair or other work on the product or allows it to be commenced, then every
agreement with regard to guarantee shall be void.
6. Claims regarding defects must be submitted in writing as quickly as possible and not later than 14
days after the discovery of such. All claims against the contractor regarding faults shall be void if
this term is exceeded. Claims pertaining to the guarantee must be submitted within one year of the
valid complaint on penalty of invalidity.
7. If the contractor replaces components/products under the terms of his guarantee obligations, the
replaced components/products shall become the property of the contractor.
8. Unless otherwise agreed, a guarantee on repair or overhaul work carried out by the contractor or
other services shall only be given on the correctness of the manner in which the commissioned
work is carried out, this for a period of 6 months. This guarantee only covers the single obligation of
the contractor to carry out the work concerned once again in the event of unsound work. In this
case, subarticle 3A shall apply equally.
9. No guarantee shall be given regarded the inspection conducted, advice given and similar matters.
10.Alleged failure to comply with his guarantee commitments on the part of the contractor shall not
absolve the principal from his obligations ensuing from any agreement concluded with the
contractor.
11.No guarantee shall be given on products which form a part of, or on work and services on, goods
older than 8 years.

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Revisions

Version Remarks
1.00 First Version.
1.10 Text corrections, chapters maintenance and errors added.
1.20 Reaction on wire break and short circuit detection added.
1.30 Output properties changed.
1.40 Input locations changed, Error code added, WatchCON program.
1.50 Chapter password added and external time selection. Changed inputs according to
new print
1.60 Supply voltage changed.
1.70 596 to BNWAS conversion added.
1.71 Textual changes.
1.72 Operating temperature and storage temperature changed.
1.73 Textual changes, Chapter “Connection to VDR” added.
1.74 Chapter “Changes, updates and fixes” added.
1.75 RS 485 / NMEA output added. CAN bus option deleted.

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