DBS10219-13 DM800 - Installation Manual

Installation Manual for
DM800E ECDIS
Document Number 9301583

Version Number 1.3
Date November 2012
Installation manual for DM800E ECDIS
Copyright Danelec Marine A/S
Revision record
Version Date Description
1.2 May 2010 Original issue of document
1.3 November 2012 Updated to reflect ECDIS software version 1.50
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Contents
REVISION RECORD ...........................................................................................................2
1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ..........................................................................................6

1.1 References................................................................................................................6
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations ..........................................................................................6
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................7

2.1 Main cabinet..............................................................................................................8
2.1.1 DPU ...................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 DVD drive with USB port....................................................................................8
2.1.3 RPU ...................................................................................................................8
2.1.4 eToken...............................................................................................................8
2.2 Display ......................................................................................................................9
2.3 Keyboard...................................................................................................................9
2.4 Alarm panel...............................................................................................................9
2.5 ECDIS cluster..........................................................................................................10
3 INSTALLATION......................................................................................................11
3.1 List of parts .............................................................................................................11
3.2 Installation kit ..........................................................................................................12
3.3 Power requirements ................................................................................................13
3.4 Grounding of data cables ........................................................................................13
3.5 Tool for opening the wire clamps inside the Wago connectors ...............................13
3.6 Termination resistors for IEC 61162-2 ....................................................................14
4 RECOMMENDED STANDARD CONFIGURATION ...............................................15
5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................16

5.1 Power up of ECDIS .................................................................................................16
5.2 Initial configuration of the Master ECDIS ................................................................17
5.2.1 Installation/update of chart databases .............................................................17
5.2.2 Configuration of display type............................................................................19
5.2.3 Installation of eToken.......................................................................................20
5.2.4 ECDIS node configuration................................................................................23
5.2.5 Initial configuration of network ports.................................................................25
5.2.6 Configuration of local serial ports.....................................................................26
5.2.7 Saving the initial configuration .........................................................................28
5.3 Finalizing the configuration .....................................................................................29
5.3.1 Configuration of access to remote port ............................................................29
6 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION.............................................................................33
6.1 Configuration of access to external data networks..................................................33
6.1.1 Advanced settings for External Network 2 .......................................................34
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6.2 Configuration of virtual data lines via TCP/IP..........................................................35

6.2.1 List of TCP port numbers used by the ECDIS (default)....................................37
7 SERVICE MODE.....................................................................................................38
7.1 Service panel ..........................................................................................................39
7.2 Install (ECDIS software) update ..............................................................................40
7.3 Re-configuration of the cluster following a hardware failure....................................41
7.4 Replacement of defective DPU ...............................................................................42
7.4.1 Replacement of defective DPU with intact SSD...............................................42
7.4.2 Replacement of defective DPU with defective SDD.........................................42
7.5 Dump for support ....................................................................................................43
7.6 Software Version.....................................................................................................44
7.6.1 System software version ..................................................................................45
7.6.2 Dolphin ECDIS application version ..................................................................45
7.6.3 Verification of System Software Version ..........................................................45
8 RE-INSTALLATION, BACKUP AND RESTORE OF ECDIS .................................47

8.1 Install ECDIS...........................................................................................................48
8.2 Backup ECDIS ........................................................................................................49
8.3 Restore ECDIS........................................................................................................51
9 CONFIGURATION OF THE ECDIS APPLICATION...............................................53

9.1 Input/Output ............................................................................................................53
9.1.1 Adding input/output devices .............................................................................53
9.1.2 Editing input/output devices .............................................................................55
9.1.3 Deleting input/output devices ...........................................................................56
9.1.4 Monitoring serial line ........................................................................................57
9.1.5 Recommended NMEA sentences ....................................................................58
9.1.6 Output sentences supported ............................................................................59
9.2 Own Ship Data ........................................................................................................60
9.2.1 Own Ship Setup ...............................................................................................60
9.2.2 Setting precise positions of instruments...........................................................62
9.3 Installing and displaying available databases .........................................................63
9.3.1 Installing databases .........................................................................................63
9.3.2 Displaying Databases ......................................................................................65
9.4 Installing Available Licenses ...................................................................................66
9.4.1 Installing Licenses Manually ............................................................................66
9.4.2 Installing Licenses from File.............................................................................67
9.4.3 Licensing Software Modules ............................................................................69
10 INSTALLATION PLAN ...........................................................................................70
11 COMMISSIONING ..................................................................................................72
12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................................................72
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13 LIST OF SPARE PARTS........................................................................................72
APPENDIX A INSTALLATION DRAWING FOR MAIN UNIT ...........................................73
APPENDIX B INSTALLATION DRAWINGS FOR KEYBOARD .......................................74
APPENDIX C INSTALLATION DRAWINGS FOR ALARM PANEL .................................75
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1 Scope and purpose

Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS.
1.1 References
9301582 User manual for DM800E ECDIS hardware
9301584 User manual for Dolphin ECDIS
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

CF-SSD Compact Flash Solid State Disk
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System
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2 System overview
One ECDIS computer consists of the following parts:
Display
Alarm
panel
Keyboard
DVD drive and

External USB port
DVD drive USB port
DVI COM1 USB 7
USB 6 ECDIS DM800 DPU AP

eToken
USB 5 USB 8
USB 2
RPU
(optional)
4x 2 x IEC 10 x IEC
Ethernet 61162-2 61162-1
To other For sensors Radar
ECDISs
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2.1 Main cabinet

The main cabinet must be installed on bulkhead that can easily carry the weight (8kg/17lbs) of the
cabinet.
Consult Appendix A installation drawing for main unit for details
The main cabinet contains the following parts:
2.1.1 DPU
The data processing unit contains the computer for the ECDIS application and a communication
front-end.
Indicator LEDs and other features are described in p/n 9301582 “User manual for DM800E ECDIS
hardware”.
DPU front panel
2.1.2 DVD drive with USB port

The DVD drive is used when installing software and updating charts. The USB port on the DVD
enclosure may also be used for updating charts. User access to the DVD drive and the USB port
must be made easy.
2.1.3 RPU
The optional radar processing unit is used for capturing radar overlay.
It must be installed inside the main cabinet at the bottom.
2.1.4 eToken
The eToken contains a license key which enables the ECDIS application and access to the charts.
An eToken contains information which is unique for each computer but also information which
relates a computer to a particular cluster (i.e. installation, vessel).
The eToken must be installed in USB port 8 on the DPU
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2.2 Display
The display must be installed on a table top using the stand. Consult the installation manual
supplied with the monitor.
2.3 Keyboard
The keyboard must be installed on a to a table top using the brackets supplied with the product.
Consult Appendix B Installation drawings for keyboard for details.
2.4 Alarm panel

The alarm panel includes:
• A buzzer
• Keys for controlling the volume of the buzzer
• Keys for setting the computer for the ECDIS application standby and starting it up again.
The alarm panel must be installed on a table top adjacent to the monitor.
Consult Appendix C Installation drawings for Alarm panel for details.
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2.5 ECDIS cluster

A complete ECDIS installation will in most cases consist of a number of systems (a cluster). In
order to ensure redundancy each ECDIS must be connected to two other systems if the cluster
contains more than two systems.
Master Backup
12 12
Cluster containing two ECDISs
Master Backup Planning
12 12 12
Cluster with three ECDISs
The cluster may consist of

1 master ECDIS computer
1, 2 or 3 Backup ECDIS computers
1, 2 or 3 Route planning stations (The maximum cluster size of four ECDISs must be observed)
The role of the ECDIS’s may be redefined following a hardware failure.
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3 Installation
The installation must be carefully planned and will depend on the vessel. Section 4 shows the
standard configuration. It is highly recommended that the standard configuration is used as a
starting point.
3.1 List of parts

Item QTY P/N Description
1 DM800E ECDIS DPU 1 1301515 Main cabinet with DPU and DVD drive
and DVD drive in
cabinet
2 Keyboard w. trackball 1 2301384
3 Radar Processor 1 1301386 Optionally
4 ECDIS alarm panel in 1301365
cabinet
5 Monitor 1 1301414 or Sealine MK3 SL231-002 monitor
1301415 or Sealine MK3 SL213-001 monitor
1301416 Sealine MK3 SL190-001 monitor
6 DVI cable from 1 3301418 Supplied with the monitor
monitor to DPU
7 Serial cable from 3301633 Supplied with the monitor
monitor to DPU
8 Set of mounting 1 2301622
brackets for keyboard
9 Installation kit for DPU 1 2301409
10 Set of manuals and CD 1 9301419
for DM800E
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3.2 Installation kit

An installation kit p/n 2301409 is supplied with each ECDIS. It contains the follow parts:
Item QTY Usage

1 Cable clamp 30x9,5 mm 12 For holding the cables to the cable support bar
2 M4 x 30 Pan head PZD 10 Use in conjunction with Item 1
A4
3 M4 x 16 Pan head PZD 24 Use in conjunction with Item 1
A4
4 IEC AC power connector 1 For connecting AC power to the power supply in the DPU
5 Holder for IEC connector 1 Mount this over the IEC power connector for added
support.
6 M3 x 10 Pan head PZD 4 Use in conjunction with item 5 (2 spares are included)
A4
7 Wago connector 12-way 1 For the IEC 611162-2 serial interfaces SI00 to SI02
734-212
734-208
734-216
10 Wago push button 2 Tool for opening the wire clamps inside the Wago
connectors
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3.3 Power requirements

The power supply must be connected to the ship’s main power source (110-240AC). The AC power
must be backed up by the vessels emergency power (automatically switch over). The cables must be
as short as possible and have a conductor area of 0,75mm2 minimum for the AC input. The IEC
mains connector supplied with the DPU must be used for the AC input.
The power consumption for the DPU is 60W.

The power consumption for the Monitor is 50W
3.4 Grounding of data cables

All data cables to be terminated with a Wago terminal block must be shielded with a braid screen.
Grounding of data cables
The braid screen must be connected to cable support beam as shown above.
3.5 Tool for opening the wire clamps inside the Wago connectors
The wire clamps inside the Wago connectors can easily be opened with a small tool included in the
installation kit.
Wago push button
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3.6 Termination resistors for IEC 61162-2
Termination resistor Termination resistor

for SI00 (off position for SI01 (off position
shown) shown)
Termination resistors may be switched on if needed.
Key “1” Key “2” Termination resistor

On On On
On Off Undefined
Off On Undefined
Off Off Off
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4 Recommended standard configuration

Please observe the following when planning the installation:
Each DPU contains a computer for the ECDIS application and an independent communication
front-end. The computer or the software for the ECDIS application may fail, be rebooted or
powered down without affecting the front-end. When connected properly each front end in the
cluster is able to send data to any ECDIS computer/application in the cluster. With few exceptions
there is no reason to connect a sensor to more than one port in the cluster. A GPS, Gyro, Speed log
or devices that can provide similar information must connected to all DPUs for reason of
redundancy
Port Master Backup Planning

SI00 (-2) AIS ARPA targets
SI01 (-2) Gyro (with -2 i/f)** Gyro(with -2 i/f)**
SI02 (-1) Auto pilot
SI03 (-1)
SI04 (-1) GPS #1 GPS #1* GPS #1
SI05 (-1) GPS #2* GPS #2
SI06 (-1) Speed log Speed log
SI07 (-1) Anemometer Anemometer
SI08 (-1) Echo sounder Echo sounder
SI09 (-1) Gyro (with -1 i/f)** Gyro(with -1 i/f)**
SI10 (-1)
SI11 (-1) Router planner
Black: Mandatory sensor. Grey: Optionally sensor.
* Minimum one GPS (or a device that can provide the same information) must be connected to
Master and Backup ECDIS.
** Minimum one Gyro (or a device that can provide the same information) must be connected to
Master and Backup ECDIS.
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5 System configuration
The following steps must be done
Initial Configuration of the master ECDIS

• Installation/update of chart databases
• Configuration of display type
• Installation of eToken
• Configuration of cluster size, node id and role
• Configuration of external networks
• Configuration of serial ports
• Saving initial configuration
Initial Configuration of the backup ECDIS
1. Same procedure as for Master ECDIS
Initial Configuration of the planning station
Final configuration of the master ECDIS

3. Configuration of access to remote port
4. Saving final configuration
Final configuration of the backup ECDIS
Final configuration of the planning station
5.1 Power up of ECDIS
1. Connect Power
2. Ensure the AC Breaker is pressed in
3. If the “CPU Status” on the front of the ECDIS is not LED, press both RESET buttons on
ALARM PANEL
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5.2 Initial configuration of the Master ECDIS

An ECDIS from the factory will after the startup sequence show this image. If this image is not
displayed consult section 8.
5.2.1 Installation/update of chart databases

Please check if newer charts are available on DVD supplied with the equipment (ignore the
ChartletsBase and the TestBase). Above example shows Professional+ only, other registered data
bases may be displayed. If the latest databases are registered then click on “Continue” and go to
section 5.2.2. Insert the DVD with the latest charts and click on refresh (notice that it is also
possible to update the ECDIS with databases stored on a USB stick).
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Please select which available chart database to be registered (A DVD typically only contains one
database, however more than one database may be selected using ctrl + click) and click on
“Register”.
Click on “Yes”
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5.2.2 Configuration of display type
Indicate to the ECDIS which monitor is used.
“Test monitor” will display an image with vertical and horizontal lines. The test patterns shall be
free from interference.
OK:
Not OK:
Not OK:
The border of the image should have 3 white lines all the way around.
OK: Not OK:
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Click on “Save & Exit” to complete hardware setup.
Click on “OK” to restart the ECDIS.
5.2.3 Installation of eToken

The installation depends on whether you have an eToken or not. Please notice, the ECDIS
application will not accept sensor data unless an eToken is registered in the system.
5.2.3.1 Installation with an eToken

Insert the eToken for the ECDIS in USB port 8 on the DPU.
Click on “OK”.
The system may install a driver depending on the type of eToken you have inserted. A driver
installation involves several restarts.
The system displays this message when finished:
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Click on “Yes”. (The driver is already installed)
Click on “OK”
Click on “OK” to restart the ECDIS
5.2.3.2 Installation without an eToken
Click on “OK”.
Click on “No”.
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Click on “No”.
Click on “OK” to restart the ECDIS.
Please see section 7.1 on how to install the eToken later.
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5.2.4 ECDIS node configuration

After restart the ECDIS will show this image
Click on “Next”.
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Enter the size of the cluster i.e. how many ECDIS’s shall be installed on the vessel
Select node ID and the role of this ECDIS. This information must appear on the installation plan for
the vessel. Advanced setup is described in section 7.3 and is not applicable here. For definition of
role consult section 2.5. A cluster with ECDIS’s with identical node ID with will not function
properly.
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5.2.5 Initial configuration of network ports

Ethernet port 1 and 2 on a front-end is used for connecting the cluster while Ethernet port 3 and 4
are for general purpose. An ECDIS may receive data (typical NMEA strings) via TCP/IP or chart
updates via the Internet using these ports. In general leave these ports disabled for now unless the
sole purpose is to receive data from a sensor via TCP/IP. See section 6.1 for more information
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5.2.6 Configuration of local serial ports

For each utilized serial line configure the following:
Enable the port.
Fill in “Description” with text that identifies the sensor.
The communication parameters for the serial interface are set according to general accepted
standards but can be changed if needed.
Change communication mode if needed. RX is the default mode. Regarding TX/RX mode, only
SI00 – SI03 are able to transmit data The ECDIS application is able to send massages to AIS,
Autopilot, Route planner and Sonar only.
Dialog box for setting up an IEC 61162-2 serial port
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Dialog box for setting up an IEC 61162-1 serial port
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5.2.7 Saving the initial configuration

Click next to save the initial configuration
When finished, all tasks will be marked with a green dot.

A dialog box for how to utilize ports on other ECDIS’s will be displayed automatically after a few
seconds but leave this ECDIS for now and configure the remaining ECDIS’s
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5.3 Finalizing the configuration

The final configuration requires that all ECDIS’s has an initial configuration, are operative and
connected to the cluster.
5.3.1 Configuration of access to remote port

Click on “Refresh” in order for this ECDIS to retrieve information from other ECDIS’s
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Check that all other ECDIS’s are present. If this is not the case, check that all ECDIS’s has an initial
configuration, are operative and connected to the cluster.
Check mark which ports this ECDIS shall utilize on the other ECDIS’s
Click on “Next”.
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Click on “Next” in order to save the final configuration
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Click on finish and the hardware configuration for this ECDIS is completed. Continue to configure
the remaining ECDIS’s after this ECDIS is restarted.
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6 Advanced configuration
Notice: Do not attempt to enable this functionally unless familiarly with IP networks. This can
be configured at a later time.
6.1 Configuration of access to external data networks
Ethernet port 3 on the DPU may be used for access to a local area IP network on the vessel.
Ethernet port 4 may be used for access to a general purpose IP network with possible access to the
Internet which will enable easy update of chart and automated dynamic licensing. The front-end has
a build-in firewall that will protect the ECDIS computer but it is still required by regulation that
access to the Internet is via an external Firewall only.
Notice that access to a default gateway is restricted to one External network.
Configuration of Static IP address
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6.1.1 Advanced settings for External Network 2

This port may be reserved for chart updates via the Internet and access may be time restricted. The
front-end will (when this feature is enabled) only open Ethernet port 4 if requested by the ECDIS
applications chart manager and only for a restricted time. The Ethernet PHY, will be deactivated
when the port is closed and the network equipment on the vessel will react as if the cable is
disconnected i.e. the link signal will disappear.
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6.2 Configuration of virtual data lines via TCP/IP

Data may be received from sensors via TCP/IP using the Ethernet ports on the DPU
The window for setting up local ports must be open. Click on “Add” to create a virtual line for
receiving data.
The ECDIS can both act as a client (the ECDIS is responsible for establishing a TCP/IP connection
to the sensor) or as a server (the sensor is responsible for establishing the connection to the ECDIS).
Notice: TCP/IP connections will be disconnected by the ECDIS if no data is received/transmitted

for 30 seconds. The ECDIS will when configured as a client try to re-establish the connection,
whereas an ECDIS configured as server will wait for the remote client to re-establish the
connection.
Notice: It is a prerequisite for this functionality that one of the external network ports (Ethernet port
3 or 4) is enabled and configured with proper IP address
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Dialog box for setting up ECDIS as a client
Dialog box for setting up ECDIS as a client
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6.2.1 List of TCP port numbers used by the ECDIS (default)

A number of TCP ports are reserved by each front end. It is possible (but not recommended) to
change this in the advanced settings.
Data line TCP port number

SI00 14000
SI01 14001
SI02 14002
SI03 14003
SI04 14004
SI05 14005
SI06 14006
SI07 14007
SI08 14008
SI09 14009
SI10 14010
SI11 14011
1st virtual line over TCP/IP 20101
2nd virtual line over TCP/IP 20102
… …
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7 Service mode
The ECDIS hardware can be reconfigured if needed. Service mode is entered from the ECDIS
application. Move the cursor to the right bottom corner on the chart and this box will appear.
Click on Config
Select the system tab and click on “Service Mode”
You will be prompted for a password

The default password is: 0000
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7.1 Service panel
Notice: Double click on icons to execute programs.

• Setup ECDIS nodes: Section 5.2.4
• Setup External network: Section 5.2.5
• Setup local I/O ports: Section 5.2.6
• Setup remote input ports: Section 5.3.1
• Front-end status: An image showing the front-end status is displayed.
• Start ECDIS (application)
• Stop ECDIS (application)
• Reset Licenses: This is needed when an eToken is installed, consult section 0 (Requires
restart)
• Chart manager: consult the manual for the ECDIS application
• Radar processor setup: Consult the manual for the Radar processor.
• Install hardware: Run this if e.g. the keyboard, DVD drive is replaced/installed. (Requires
restart)
• Change monitor: Run this if the monitor is replaced with another model.
• Install update: For installation of new software. Section 7.2
• Change service password.
• Reset “System Management” password to the default value : system manager
• Dump for support: Section 7.5
• Windows Explorer: Opens the windows file explorer (use with caution)
• Task manger: Opens the windows task manager (use with caution)
• Restart: ECDIS computer restart, will not affect the front-end.
• Shutdown: ECDIS computer shutdown, will not affect the front-end.
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7.2 Install (ECDIS software) update

The software for the ECDIS may need to be updated. Section 7.6 describes how to verify if a newer
software version is available.
IMPORTANT: Only install updates or any other type of software using the “Install Update”
tool. Any attempt to install software by other means, may render the ECDIS unstable or halt
the ECDIS completely.
In order install a software update open the Service Panel and double click on .
Select the installation packet (.mip). The packet can be loaded from a CD/DVD or a USB stick.
Click on “Open”.
Click on “Start Update”.
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The system must be restarted a number of times before the update is installed. Please follow the
installation/update guidelines of the software
7.3 Re-configuration of the cluster following a hardware failure

The role of the remaining ECDIS’s may be temporarily reconfigured following a hardware failure.
Notice: The front-end in a failed DPU may still be functioning if the problem is related to the
ECDIS application/computer only.
Enter service mode, double click on “Setup ECDIS node” icon. Skip setup of ECDIS cluster size
i.e. click on “Next”. Warning: Do not change node ID!
Click on the “Advanced” button
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Redefine the role of the failed system to “Route planning station”. Promote e.g. a “Backup ECDIS”
to “Master ECDIS” and/or a “Route planning station” to “Backup ECDIS”.
7.4 Replacement of defective DPU

7.4.1 Replacement of defective DPU with intact SSD
With power off (the AC BREAKER popped out), move the CF-SDD and the USB eToken to the
new DPU and install the new DPU in the main cabinet
7.4.2 Replacement of defective DPU with defective SDD

With power off (the AC BREAKER popped), install a DPU with a new CF-SSD and the original
USB eToken in the main cabinet; do not connect any cables to the Ethernet ports at this time.
Restore the backup made from the failed ECDIS consult section 8.3. Connect the cables to the
Ethernet port i.e. include the ECDIS in the cluster.
If no backup available:
With power off (the AC BREAKER popped out), install a DPU with a new SSD and an USB
eToken in main cabinet; do not connect any cables to the Ethernet ports at this time. Conduct the
initial installation described in section 5.2. Connect the cables to the Ethernet port i.e. include the
ECDIS in the cluster. Finalize the installation as described in section 5.3
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7.5 Dump for support

Utilize this feature if help for troubleshooting is needed from Danelec.
Insert a USB stick in the USB port adjacent to the DVD drive
Click “Browse” and select the USB stick as destination i.e. typically drive E:
Use the filename suggested by the program.
Click on “Save”
Click on “Start dump”
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This window will open and the progress will be displayed
Click on “Close”
7.6 Software Version

The ECDIS can display the version number for the installed software. This and how to verify that
the latest available version is installed will be described in the sections below.
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7.6.1 System software version

The version number for the installed software is shown on the Info System Info System
software version tab
The tab will show the system model (in this example DM800E) and the version of the installed
software (in this case version 1.09.00)
7.6.2 Dolphin ECDIS application version

The version number for the ECDIS application software is shown on the Info System Info tab.
The version number is displayed next to the System ID (in this case 5.0.82.323999). This
information is informatively only since the ECDIS application software is embedded in the system
software see section 7.6.1.
7.6.3 Verification of System Software Version

The system software on the ECDIS must be kept updated. Information about available versions,
release status and compliance status can be found on the website: http://www.danelec-
marine.com/ecdis-software-info.aspx
To verify the System Software Version, do the following:

1. Go to the Info System Info System Software Version tab (see section 7.6.1)
2. Notice the System model and version
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3. On a PC with Internet access, browse to the URL: http://www.danelec-marine.com/ecdis-

software-info.aspx
4. When prompted for username(brugernavn) type: “dm800e”
5. When prompted for password(adgangskode) type “e008md”
6. On the webpage look for the “System versions and compliance status” document matching your
model. The document contains a table showing released software versions, a release notes, and a
list of standards the software/ECDIS version complies with.
7. Verify that the software version (see step 1) matches the “System software version” in the
document.
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8 Re-installation, backup and restore of ECDIS

Notice: No USB stick must be connected to the DPU (except for the dongle) or to the port on
the DVD drive at this time.
Notice: A watchdog timer on the front-end will restart the ECDIS after 4 minutes unless an
application is running properly i.e. the 3 steps described below must be executed without
hesitation.
1) The service CD is needed for re-installation, backup and restore of ECDIS software. Power the
DPU off and on (operate the AC breaker). As soon as “beeps” are heard from the DPU or text
appears on the display, press [F11] (on some keyboards use [Fn] + [F1]) repeatedly and the “boot
menu” will be displayed:
2) Load the service DVD into drive

3) Select the DVD drive (use arrow up/down and return). The DVD drive is currently identified by
the text “USB: TSSTcorp CDDVDW”
4) When prompted with the message “Press any key to boot from CD/DVD…” press any key
5) After approximately 1 minute this menu will be displayed:
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8.1 Install ECDIS

Boot the system from the service CD as described in section 8.
Click on “Install ECDIS”
Notice: Only one destination should be listed (drive letter may not be assigned yet). If more than
one destination appears make sure the there is no USB stick connected to the system except for the
eToken i.e. the USB dongle.
Click on “Start Install”
Click on “Yes”
Wait for the installation to finish.
Click on “Yes”
The ECDIS will reboot and revert to the factory installation (no charts will have been preinstalled).
Continue from section 5
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8.2 Backup ECDIS

This function is used to make a complete backup of the system

Insert a USB stick with minimum 8GB of free space in the USB port adjacent to the DVD drive
Click on “Backup ECDIS” on the main menu.
Select the “C:” as source drive (default)
Click on “Browse…”
Select the USB stick (most likely drive E:) and type in a file name.
Click on “Save”
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Click on “Start backup”. This may take 60 minutes.
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8.3 Restore ECDIS

This function is used to restore a backup.
Insert the USB stick containing the backup file in the USB port on the DVD drive
Click on “Restore ECDIS”
Click on “Browse…”
Select the backup file, the USB stick will most likely appear as drive E:
Click on “Open”
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Select disk 0 as destination drive (default) – drive letter may not be assigned yet
Click on “start restore”
Click on “Yes”
Click on “Yes”
Now remove the USB stick!
After this, the system needs to be restarted two more times
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9 Configuration of the ECDIS application

The following steps must be done for each ECDIS:
Input/Output devices configuration
• Registering of input/output devices in the application
• Specifying precise positions of input/output devices onboard
Specifying own ship characteristics
Initial data installation
• Installing available databases
• Installing available data licenses
• Installing available software modules licenses
9.1 Input/Output
Data about the own vessel position, course, speed and other vessel movement characteristics, as
well as the data about the surrounding conditions are received using special navigation devices such
as positioning systems, gyro devices, and other sensors – input devices. The data received from the
input devices is processed and presented in the ECDIS application. The data can also be transmitted
to other devices such as autopilot, ARPA display and others – output devices. For the data to be
received and transmitted by the ECDIS application, the input and output sensors must be connected
to the system and be registered in the ECDIS application.
9.1.1 Adding input/output devices

1. Press the Config button in the main menu
2. The Config panel opens. Select the Input/Output tab.
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3. To add an input/output device, press the New button. The Talker Setup dialog opens.
4. Set the device parameters in the Talker Setup dialog.

• Device Name – Name of the transmitting device.
• Device Type – Choose the type of the transmitting device from the drop-down list.
• TalkerID – Talker identification.
• Communication line – Select the communication line from the drop-down lists. This is the
names that were specified during configuration of local ports in section 5.2.6.
• Retransmission line – Select the retransmission communication line from the drop-down
lists. This is the names that were specified during configuration of local ports in section
5.2.6. Only local serial ports with transmission(TX) enabled and local TCP/IP
clients/servers are shown in the drop-down list,
• Time Out – The timeout before an alarm is given after the signal from the device is lost.
• Ignore CRC – When receiving sentences, cyclic redundancy code (CRC) is used to check
the sentences checksum. If an error in the checksum is detected, an alarm is given and
displayed in the Alarm conditions indicator and the sentence is not received.
(If the Ignore CRC checkbox is set, an alarm is still given in case of a CRC error, but the
sentence is received.)
5. In the Listen For section, check the message types which the ECDIS application will listen to
and parse. If no message type is selected, the ECDIS will parse all types of messages coming
from the device (see section 9.1.5 for recommended sentences).
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6. Press the Apply button to add the device to the devices list. The device is added to the list and
the Config Input/Output tab opens again.
7. After the device has been added to the devices list press the Save Settings button in the Config
Input/Output tab for the changes to take effect. The Password required window will open.
IMPORTANT: You can restore previous settings unless you have pressed the Save Settings button
in the Config Input/Output tab. Once the Save Settings button has been pressed, previous
settings cannot be restored. To restore settings, press the Restore Settings button.
INFO: If you have made changes to the Input/Output configuration that have not been saved, an
asterisk ‘*’ will be shown on the Save Settings button.
8. Enter the password in the Password required dialog and press OK. The changes will take
effect. The default password is 0000.
9.1.2 Editing input/output devices

1. In the Config Input/Output tab, select the device in the list and press the Edit button. The
Talker Setup dialog will open.
2. In the Talker Setup dialog change the device parameters.
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3. Press the Apply button to add changes to the devices list. Press the Cancel button to cancel the
operation. The Talker Setup dialog will close.
4. Press the Save Settings button in the Config Input/Output panel for the changes to take
effect. The Password required window will open.
5. Enter the password to the Password required dialog and press OK. The changes will take
9.1.3 Deleting input/output devices

1. In the Config Input/Output tab, select the device in the list and press the Delete button. The
device will be deleted from the list.
2. Press the Save Settings button for the changes to take effect. The Password required window
will open.
3. Enter the password into the Password required dialog and press OK. The changes will take
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9.1.4 Monitoring serial line

You can monitor the serial line to determine if a specified communication line is configured
correctly and if the system receives messages over the specified channel.
1. Open the Config Input/Output tab (see steps 1 and 2 in the chapter 1.1.1).
2. Press the Line Monitor button. The Line Monitor window will open.
3. In the Line Monitor window, select the communication line from the drop-down list next to the
Close button.
4. Check the Activate Log checkbox if you want all received messages to be written to a log file
[C:\ECDISDATA\Debug\LineMonitor.txt]. The log file will truncate after 500KB,
and start to log again.
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5. Press the Start button (the button label will change to Stop). If messages are being received
they are displayed in the window (what you see is position messages in the official format).
6. To stop monitoring press the Stop button.

7. To clear the window, press the Clear Monitor button.
8. To close the Line Monitor window, press the Close button.
9.1.5 Recommended NMEA sentences

When configuring input/output devices, the following NMEA sentences are recommended to be
selected for input:
Device All Sentences Recommended Sentences
Position device GLL, VTG, RMC, GGA, ZDA, DTM, RMC, ZDA, DTM
SGD, GNS
Gyrocompass VHW, THS, HDT, HDM, HDG, ROT, THS, ROT

VDR
Speed Log VHW,VBW VBW
ARPA TTM,TTL TTM
AIS VDM, VDO, TXR, ABK VDM, VDO
Echo Sounder DBT,DPT DPT
Wind Sensor MWV MWV
Sonar TTM TTM
Route Planner RTE,WPL RTE,WPL
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9.1.6 Output sentences supported

The following NMEA sentences can be outputted by the ECDIS. The ECDIS can only output to
local ports.
Device Type Sentences
AIS SSD, VSD, BBM, ABM, ACA, ACK, AIR
Autopilot APB
Sonar TTM
Route Planner RTE, WPL
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9.2 Own Ship Data

Configuring operating parameters of the own ship is very important for the correct functioning of
the system. The own ship parameters are configured in the Config Own Ship tab. Here you can
introduce parameters of the own ship and set precise location of various devices onboard.
9.2.1 Own Ship Setup

1. Press the Config button in the main menu
2. The Config panel opens. Select the Own Ship Own ship setup tab.
3. In the tab, enter values of the parameters to the fields corresponding to the parameters:
• LOA-max Length – Maximum length of the vessel
• B-max beam – Maximum beam of the vessel
• Hm-max height – Maximum height of the vessel including the mast
• Hb-bridge height – Height of the bridge
• Speed – Speed in knots
• Tmax-max draft – Maximum draft of the vessel
• T-current draft – Current draft of the vessel (Requires no password)
• Turn radius starboard – Starboard turn radius
• Turn radius port – Port turn radius
• Minimal ship width on screen – Minimum size of own-ship scaled symbol, before
changing to the own-ship point symbol. (Requires no password)
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4. After the parameters have been entered, press the Save Settings button. The Password
required window will open.
6. To restore previously saved settings, press the Restore Settings button. It is impossible to
restore the previous settings after the new settings have been saved.
NOTE: Measurement units for the device offsets are set in the Config Units and Time tab.
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9.2.2 Setting precise positions of instruments

1. Open the Config Own Ship Position of instruments tab.
2. Set the conning station offset from the center of the vessel
• Conning station X offset – Distance from the conning station to the centre of the vessel
along the x- axis.
• Conning station Y offset – Distance from the conning station to the centre of the vessel
along the y-axis.
3. Select a device in the Select instrument list and set parameters for the device. The parameters
are:
• X offset – Distance from the vessel conning station to the device along the x-axis.
• Y offset – Distance from the vessel conning station to the device along the y-axis.
4. After the parameters have been entered, press the Save Settings button. The Password
required window will open.
6. To restore previously saved settings, press the Restore Settings button. It is impossible to
restore the previous settings after the new settings have been saved.
7. The Advanced button opens for editing the “LOP Position fix advanced properties” where you
can enter values of RMS and fixed corrections for observation devices for the LOP position fix
function. The format is XML and description of the format can be found in DBS10369-10 “User
manual for Dolphin ECDIS”
NOTE: Measurement units for the device offsets are set in the Config Units and Time tab.
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9.3 Installing and displaying available databases

9.3.1 Installing databases
Installing chart databases on your system includes copying the databases to the system hard disk
and registering them in the ECDIS application. Installation can be done in the Data Databases
tab.
1. Press the Data button in the Main menu. The Data panel will open.
2. In the Data panel, select the Databases tab.
3. Connect the data storage device with the database to the system and press the Find databases
button. Databases are searched for on all removable devices connected to the system. All
detected databases are listed in the Available databases pane (name and issue number).
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4. Select the database in the Available databases pane, press the Register database button
and confirm the operation: the database is copied to a pre-defined location on the system hard
disk and registered automatically.
5. After the database has been registered it is added to the Registered DB list.
6. To unregister a database, select the database in the Registered DB list and press the
Unregister database button. The database will be unregistered. If you unregister a database,
it is deleted from the system hard disk. To restore data, you will need to obtain the database
saved on a removable data storage device and install it once more.
After the database has been installed, it has to be added to view (see chapter 9.3.2, Displaying
Databases) and licensed (see chapter 9.4 Installing Available Licenses) if licensing is necessary.
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9.3.2 Displaying Databases

To display data from a database on the system screen, the database should be added to the view. If
you have installed several databases you can hide databases you don’t need at the moment and
display those that you need. Generally, databases are automatically added to the view in the process
of registration.
To add a database to the view, do the following:
1. Open the Data Add/Remove Database tab. All registered but not added to the view
databases are listed in the Registered Databases pane; all registered and added to the view
databases are listed in the Databases in View pane.
2. To add a database to the view, select the database in the Registered Databases list and press the
Add Database button. The database name will be moved to the Databases in View list and the
data from the database will be displayed in the chart view.
3. To remove a database from the view, select the database in the Databases in View list and press
the Remove Database button. The database name will be moved back to the Registered
Databases list and the data removed from the chart view.
4. To refresh the Registered Databases and Databases in View lists (in case they were modified
using external tools), press the Refresh button.
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9.4 Installing Available Licenses

9.4.1 Installing Licenses Manually
You can install licenses manually if you have 16-digit license codes.
1. Press the Data button in the Main menu. The Data panel will open.
2. In the Data panel, select the Licensing tab.
3. In the Databases drop-down list select the database for which you are applying the license.
4. Press the Add manually button to open the pane for manual licenses installation.
5. In the areas list select the Zone or the Areas for which the license is generated. Your selection
will be displayed in the Data Set or Area Name field above the list.
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6. Enter manually or copy and paste the 16-digit code to the License String field.
7. Please ensure that you have an eToken connected to the system. The eToken must be the one
used during installation.
8. Press the Add License button. The process will take a few seconds. Upon completion, a
message License has been added successfully will appear. Press OK.
NOTE: Note that when you enter information in the Data Set or Area Name field you will only
find Zones and Areas. Cells are also listed as areas in this list. All Cells, Areas and Additional
Areas within a Zone have a unique number. For example the cell 94B in Zone 1 will be listed as
Zone 1, Area 91.
9.4.2 Installing Licenses from File

If you have a license file, you can install all licenses stored in the file using the Add Licenses
from File function.
1. Connect the removable data storage device with license file to the system. License files should
be stored in a folder named Licenses for the ECDIS to be able to detect them.
2. Open the Data Licensing tab.
3. In the Databases drop-down list, select the database for which you are applying the license.
4. Press the Add Licenses from file button to open the pane for adding licenses from file.
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5. Press the Find licenses button to start searching for license files on all removable devices
connected to the system.
6. All detected licenses are listed in the upper window of the pane (the name and issue number of
the database from which the license is issued and the license expiration date). Select a license to
view the path to the license file, the license coverage and the license code in the lower window
of the pane.
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7. To install licenses, select the license file with licenses to be installed, press the Apply license
button and confirm the operation. Licenses will be installed and registered automatically. The
licenses installation process will take a few seconds. Upon completion, a message Licensing
completed will appear.
8. After the license has been installed, the licensed data are displayed on the screen immediately.
9.4.3 Licensing Software Modules

The ECDIS application includes functional modules that require individual licensing. These
modules are Import S-57, Anticollision, Ship Model, and ECDIS Input/Output.
• Import S-57 – module performing import of cartographic data from the S-57 format to the
CM93v3 format.
• Anticollision – module performing estimation of collision danger of the own ship and an
AIS or ARPA target.
• ECDIS Input/Output – module controlling connection of input/output devices to the
system and processing data coming from the devices.
Licensing of software modules is performed in the same way as licensing of cartographic data. To
carry out operations with licenses of software modules, in the Data Licensing tab, select
Software Modules from the Databases drop-down list. After that all other operations with
installing of licenses are identical to the operations for installing data licenses.
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10 Installation plan
Display
DVD drive
DVD drive
External USB port Alarm
USB port Key board panel
1 2
eToken
3 4 5 6
USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 USB5 USB6 USB7 USB8 COM1 DVI AP
DPU
ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 ETH4 SI00 SI01 SI02 SI03 SI04 SI05 SI06 SI07 SI08 SI09 SI10 SI11
10 11 12 13 20 21 22 Boundary for ECDIS

main cabinet
ECDIS
Cluster Sensor IEC
61162-1 TX
ECDIS
Cluster Sensor IEC
61162-1 RX/TX
External
Network #1 Sensor IEC
61162-2 RX/TX
External
Network #2
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1) Use USB cable supplied with equipment marked DVD drive, connect to USB port 5.
2) Use USB cable already attached to drive, connect to USB port 6.
3) Use USB cable already attached to keyboard, connect to USB port 7.
4) Use cable (DB9-DB9) supplied with the equipment.
5) Use DVI cable supplied with the equipment.
6) Use cable already attached to alarm panel, connect to AP.
10, 11, 12, 13) Use CAT UTP cable with modular jacks (RJ45-RJ45).
20) Use data cable with twisted pair(s), use one pair (RX only) or two pairs (RX/TX). Pairs must be
individually shielded if cable contains multiple pairs. Utilize the galvanic isolated shield if needed
“C”. Termination resistors may be switched on see section 3.6. Cable must be shielded with a braid
screen which must be connected to the cable support bar see section 3.4.
21) Use data cable with twisted pair(s), use one pair (RX only) or two pairs (RX/TX). Pairs must be
individually shielded if cable contains multiple pairs. Cable must be shielded with a braid screen
which must be connected to the cable support bar see section 3.4.
22) Use data cable with twisted pair(s). Pairs must be individually shielded if cable contains
multiple pairs. Cable must be shielded with a braid screen which must be clamped to the cable
support bar see section 3.4.
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11 Commissioning
Fill out the commissioning performance test form (CPT) for Danelec DM800E.
12 Maintenance schedule
Every year (recommended): Perform the commissioning performance test (CPT)
Every four year: Replace the fans and if needed clean the DPU for dust.
13 List of spare parts

Description P/N
DM800 DPU 1301398
Baseboard with CPU module 2301529
ECDIS front-end (assembled PCB) 2301141
DVD drive in enclosure 2301387
Solid state drive (compact flash) 2301369
Keyboard w. trackball 2301384
Radar Processor 1301386
ECDIS alarm panel in cabinet 1301365
Sealine MK3 SL231-002 monitor 1301414
USB cable from DVD drive from DPU 3301417
DVI cable from Sealine monitor to DPU 3301418
Serial cable from Sealine monitor to DPU 3301633
PS2 cable from alarm panel to DPU 3301634
USB cable for USB port in DVD drive 3301635
Set of Manuals for and CD for DM800E 9301419
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Appendix A installation drawing for main unit
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Appendix B Installation drawings for keyboard
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Appendix C Installation drawings for Alarm panel
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REVISION RECORD ...........................................................................................................2

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ..........................................................................................6

2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................7

4 RECOMMENDED STANDARD CONFIGURATION ...............................................15

5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................16

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6.2 Configuration of virtual data lines via TCP/IP..........................................................35

8 RE-INSTALLATION, BACKUP AND RESTORE OF ECDIS .................................47

9 CONFIGURATION OF THE ECDIS APPLICATION...............................................53

10 INSTALLATION PLAN ...........................................................................................70

12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................................................72

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13 LIST OF SPARE PARTS........................................................................................72

APPENDIX A INSTALLATION DRAWING FOR MAIN UNIT ...........................................73

APPENDIX B INSTALLATION DRAWINGS FOR KEYBOARD .......................................74

APPENDIX C INSTALLATION DRAWINGS FOR ALARM PANEL .................................75

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1 Scope and purpose

1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

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DVD drive and

DVI COM1 USB 7

USB 6 ECDIS DM800 DPU AP

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2.1 Main cabinet

The main cabinet contains the following parts:

DPU front panel

2.1.2 DVD drive with USB port

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2.4 Alarm panel

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2.5 ECDIS cluster

Cluster containing two ECDISs

Master Backup Planning

Cluster with three ECDISs

The cluster may consist of

The role of the ECDIS’s may be redefined following a hardware failure.

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3.1 List of parts

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3.2 Installation kit

Item QTY Usage

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3.3 Power requirements

The power consumption for the DPU is 60W.

3.4 Grounding of data cables

Grounding of data cables

Wago push button

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3.6 Termination resistors for IEC 61162-2

Termination resistor Termination resistor

Termination resistors may be switched on if needed.

Key “1” Key “2” Termination resistor

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4 Recommended standard configuration

Port Master Backup Planning

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Initial Configuration of the master ECDIS

Final configuration of the master ECDIS

5.1 Power up of ECDIS