JRC JAN 9201/7201

The user interface is a fundamental design feature of each ECDIS and may differ significantly
between different ECDIS manufacturers.

This module explains the interface elements of the JRC JAN-7201/9201 and how to use them.
1.1.1 ECDIS Layout
The ECDIS is designed to be operated by toolbars, shortcut buttons and windows.

All key functions of the ECDIS are accessed via the main "Menu" which can be easily
navigated by trackball clicks.

1.1.2 Trackball Operation Unit

The "Trackball Operation Unit" is integrated into the "Operation panel".

Note: To check the function of each button on the trackball, please consult the Instruction
manual.

1.1.3 Tool Tips

To display a tool tip, hover the cursor over the button of your interest. A brief explanation of
the button will be displayed.

Furthermore, a “mouse over information” feature is offered by the system. Access the
[Menu], click on [View] and select the [Options] submenu.
Click on [Tooltips/Infotips] from the classification pane and make sure the corresponding
checkbox is selected.

Hover the cursor over a desired chart object and after a couple of seconds an information
window appears, displaying a quick overview of the object. If no detailed information is
needed, this feature can be used as an alternative to the “Pick Report”.

1.1.4 Help Function

The software provides help information on the operation of this equipment, that can be
accessed easily via the "Help" function. This includes either displaying the complete manual
or using the search function to locate a specific keyword or topic.

Note: The Preface, Section 1 and Appendix A are not displayed in the "Help" function.
1.2.1 Multi Function Displays
All applications of the MFD use a standardized interface to provide a unified look and
ease of access.
There are four applications available that can be used to fulfill the relevant tasks, as
listed in the IMO Performance Standards for Integrated Navigation Systems:

 Radar for the “Collision Avoidance” task

 ECDIS for the “Route planning” and “Route monitoring” tasks
 Conning for the “Navigation control data” and “Navigation status and data
display” tasks
 Alert Management System for the “Alert Management” task.
 1.2.2 Differences between the JRC JAN 7201 and 9201
Both, the JRC JAN 7201 and 9201 are modern ECDIS systems that fulfill all relevant
standards and requirements.

They use the same software and share most of the hardware. The only difference is the
display in use as the JAN 9201 uses a 26-inch display, while the JAN 7201 is equipped with a
19-inch model.

1.3.1 Starting Sequence

To turn on the system, press the [Power] button on the "Trackball operation unit".
The [Power] button is lit and the start-up screen is displayed.

When the software starts up, the "Task Menu" is displayed on the screen.

To start the ECDIS mode, click on the [Route Planning/Route Monitoring] button and
the relevant screen is displayed.
1.3.2 Uninterruptable Power Supply
The ECDIS is connected to a main and emergency power supply source.

Changing from one source of power supply to another (e.g. main power failure or blackout),
or any other interruption of the supply for a period of up to 45 seconds, should not require the
equipment to be manually re-initialized.

The uninterruptable power supply (UPS) units, provide continuous source of power during
this transition, from main power supply to emergency power supply, to ensure the ECDIS can
keep running smoothly.

The OOW will not notice any changes on the ECDIS during this transition. However, if the
main or emergency power source is not established within 45 seconds, the ECDIS will
initiate the shut-down procedure.

1.3.3 System Dongle

The system or hardware dongle is required to start the ECDIS.

It contains the PIN, the "User Permit" number for ARCS charts and the "User Permit"
number for S-63 charts.

On start-up, the system compares permit codes and the product type identifier stored on the
dongle to the corresponding data in the system configuration file. If the data does not match,
the ECDIS will not be authorized and it will display a warning message.

The ECDIS will not run without the system dongle.

1.3.4 eToken Device

The eToken device is a hardware dongle which

 contains the System ID

 has to be plugged into a USB port on the ECDIS
 is needed to import C-MAP Ed. 3 formatted charts such as C-MAP ENC

Note: No C-MAP Ed. 3 formatted charts will be displayed if the eToken device has been
disconnected.

1.3.5 Power Off

To turn off the system, press the [Power] button on the "Trackball operation unit".

The [Power] button light will turn off and the operating system will shut down.

1.4.1 Shortcut Buttons

The shortcut buttons allow quick access to the key functions of this ECDIS. These buttons are
integrated into the entire user interface, e.g. the [Home] and [Event] buttons of the "Chart
Information Area".

When active, some shortcuts have a blue light status indicator, e.g. [Eraser tool] and
[U.Chart] buttons.

1.4.2 Toolbars
Major ECDIS functions are accessible via the "Right Toolbar" and "Left Toolbar". Some
buttons of the "Left Toolbar", such as the [Menu] button, are displayed permanently.

To view all options, click on the [Disclosure] button.

When the system is operating normally the [Move] button is turning. If the system is not
operating normally the [Move] button is frozen. In this case, turn off the power once and turn
it on again.

1.4.3 Information and Notification Areas

Besides the toolbars, the remaining ECDIS screen layout is divided into the:

 "Chart Information Area" - Displays information about the current screen

settings
 "Alert Notification Area" - Displays status, details and number of alerts
 "Own Ship Information" - Displays various own ship information e.g. sensor
information
 "Chart Display Area" - Displays the selected electronic chart

1.4.4 Menu Structure and Operation – Part I

Basic ECDIS operations and various functions can be executed via the [Menu] button.

To access the "Menu" dialogue, click on the [Menu] button. The "Menu" dialogue box
displays the list of [Top Menu] icons.

If the selected [Top Menu] icon includes a submenu, the respective dialogue box appears.

Note: To return to the [Top Menu] dialogue, click on the [Menu >] button.

1.4.5 Menu Structure and Operation – Part II

All dialogue boxes have the same general structure and operation.

 The title bar

 The number of pages
 [X ] button
 To select the next/previous page
 [Icons] of basic operations and functions

If available, the operation and function boxes are divided into two parts:

o The "Classification Panel" - Displaying all selectable [Classifications]

o The "Editing Panel" - Displaying the [Setting items] of the selected
[Classification]

Note: To display all [Classifications], click on the buttons of the scrollbar. To

hide the "Classification Panel", click on the [»] button.
1.4.6 Dialogue Operation and Adjusting Position
Some dialogue buttons have additional sub dialogues, which consist of several "Editing
Panel" pages. To switch between the "Editing Panel" pages, click on the [Next] or [Back]
button.
Moreover, these additional sub dialogue boxes can be overlaid on other dialogue boxes.

To adjust their position, move the cursor over the title bar of the box to be shifted. Left-click
and drag the box by moving the trackball. Once the window is on the desired position, release
the left key.

1.4.7 Context Menu

Additional information and functions are available via the "Context Menu".

To access the "Context Menu", move the cursor on the chart display area and press
the [Right trackball] button.

The "Context Menu" pops up, displaying the following features:

 [Zoom Area] - To zoom in a defined segment of the chart area

 [Dropped EBL/VRM] - To access the ERBL function
 [CCRP EBL/VRM] - To access the ERBL function
 [Cursor Pick…] - To execute the pick report

1.5.1 Trackball Operation

The following functions are executed via the trackball section:

The Trackball is used to move the cursor on the screen in order to designate a position on the
chart area, buttons on windows and menus

The left button:

 Centers the chart on the cursor's position

 Activates buttons, operates menus and dialogues
 Left-clicking performs the selected action
 Left-clicking and hold moves the chart

The right button:

 A right-click or the [Context Menu Selection] button is used to open the "Context
Menu" on the screen

Note: When referring to “click”, “select”, "open" or "access" implies the standard mouse
operation “left-click”. In case of “right-click” or "double-click", this will be pointed out.
1.5.2 Multi Dial
The “Multi Dial” can be assigned with a number of features.

To do that access the [Menu], click on the [Settings] icon and select [Key Assignment] in the
classification panel.
To assign an additional feature to the "Multi Dial", select the respective [Checkbox] of the
function.

The currently active “Multi Dial” feature is displayed on the screen.

To switch to the next feature, press the “Multi Dial”.

The “Multi Dial” provides a quick way of adjusting the value of a setting. Simply turn the
rotary knob and the value for the active feature will be adjusted accordingly.

Note: For the purpose of this course only, the “Multi Dial” is replaced by the mouse wheel on
your computer. You can click the mouse wheel to change the feature and scroll it, to adjust
the value.

1.5.3 Input Fields

To enter or adjust values, the system offers the following input fields:

 Text boxes - Activated by clicking in the desired text box

 Drop-down menus - Activated by clicking on the desired drop-down menu
 Checkboxes - Activated or deactivated by clicking on the desired checkbox
 Slider - Operated by clicking or dragging

Note: An activated checkbox is displayed with a check mark.

1.5.4 Entering Numeric Values

To change a value, click on the numeric Input value display section to be changed. Enter the
desired value by using the pop-up "Software Keyboard".

To save the changes, click on [ENT]. All changes will be saved and the "Software Keyboard"
disappears automatically.

Note: If the set data are invalid, the "Software Keyboard" will not disappear. Moreover, the
warning "Invalid Data" will be displayed on the "Software Keyboard".

1.5.5 Character Input Full Keyboard

The "Character Input Full Keyboard" is used to enter characters and numeric values
in various setting operations.
1.5.6 Entering Characters
To enter a character, click on the numeric input [text box] to be changed. Enter the desired
characters by using the pop-up "Software Keyboard".

To save the changes, click on [Enter]. All changes will be saved and the "Software
Keyboard" disappears automatically.
1.5.7 Hardware Keyboard
 All numbers and characters can also be entered by using the optionally available
hardware keyboard. Several functions such as ERBL and MOB button are available as
well.

Note: The hardware keyboard will not be mentioned in this course. All instructions
are given only for the use of the "Software Keyboard".
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The right basic adjustment of the ECDIS, in accordance with a thorough voyage planning and proper
situational awareness is essential. This ensures that all relevant information and alerts are captured
and avoids cluttering the visual and audible information. This chapter explains the procedure for
adjusting the display to your personal requirements.

2.1.1 Ambient Light Conditions

Access the second page of the [Menu] and select [Settings]. In the “Classification Pane”
select [Color and Brightness].

To adjust the color code, click on the “combo box” next to the “Day/Night” section and select
one of the pre-defined color codes from the drop-down menu:

 [Day1]
 [Day2]
 [Day3]
 [Dusk]
 [Night]

Color codes can also be accessed from the “right toolbar” by clicking on the “Day/Night”
button

Every click on the [Light] or [Dark] button changes the brightness by one level

2.1.2 Ambient Light Adjustment

Each color code can be customized by defining the [Display Color] and [Brightness] level of
each display item.

For example, select [Day2] color code, click on the [Display Color] and change the
“Character” color to [Green].

Now access the [Brightness] tab and select the [Level3] brightness for the “Character”. The
appearance of all characters changes accordingly.

Repeat this procedure to adjust the other display items.

2.1.3 Reset Default Values
The ECDIS provides a feature to reset a customized color code to its default settings.

Click on the [Display Color] tab in the "Editing Panel" and select the desired “Color Code” to
be restored.

To restore the color code, click on the [Def.] button. All "Display Color" and "Brightness"
setting items of the selected color code are reset to the default values.

2.1.4 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen and Operation Unit

This feature can be accessed from the “right toolbar”, by clicking on the “Display
Brightness” button.

Adjust the brightness by using the or buttons. The screen brightness can be adjusted within
the range from 0 to 100.

To adjust the brightness of the operation panel, click on the “Panel Brightness” on the “Right
Tool Bar”.

To increase the brightness, click on the button.

To decrease the brightness, click on the button.

2.1.5 Monitor Brightness Test

To perform the test access the second page of the [Menu], click on [Maintenance]
and select [Selftest].

To check the monitor brightness adjustment, click on the [Gray Scale] button in the
editing pane.

The gray scale is designed to help the user check the brightness level of the monitor
and ensure that all colors are clearly distinguished.

If any of the colors is not distinguished, the user has to change the brightness level
of the monitor.

Leave the gray scale diagram by clicking on the screen. To change the brightness of
the monitor, either adjust the “Display Brightness” button, or rotate the “Multi” dial.
2.1.6 S-57 Color Pattern
To perform a color differentiation test, access the second page of the [Menu] and
select [Maintenance]. Click on the [Selftest] button and, under [Monitor Test] from the
classification pane, click on the [S-57 Color Pattern] button.

The color differentiation test diagram consists of 20 different colored boxes

containing diagonal lines. All 20 lines must be visible in every color code in order to
pass the test.

The test has failed if a diagonal line cannot be clearly distinguished in one of the 20
boxes. In this case manufacturer's support has to be contacted immediately.

To leave the color pattern click on the screen.

2.2.1 Activation and Database Selection
Access [Menu], select the [View] button and open the [Options] submenu.

Click on [Chart Display] in the classification pane and make sure the [View1] tab is selected.

The automatic chart loading feature is indicated by the selection of the [AUTO] button.

If the [Fix] button is selected, the system will only show the chart currently loaded and
displayed.

To switch the chart database in use, click on the corresponding “Chart Product” button.

Note: Only charts contained in the selected chart database will be used for automatic chart
loading.

2.2.2 Chart Information/Notice

There are two chart-related indications that can be displayed in the permanent
information display area. To open the dialog box, click on the “permanent information
list display button”.

 "Information overscale": The chart is expanded to the double scale or more of

the compilation scale. To adjust a better scale for the currently viewed
location, either zoom in or out manually, or use the “Original scale” button.
 "Larger scale ENC available indication": A chart with a better scale is
available for the currently viewed location. To view this chart, zoom in
manually.
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 2.3.1 North Up
The chart orientation can be changed from the “Bearing Mode” combo box in the chart
information area.

The default chart orientation mode for the ECDIS is North-up.

[N Up] orientation displays the chart always towards true north, similar to paper charts.
2.3.2 Course Up
[C Up] orientation rotates the chart upwards, according to the ship’s current heading.

However, the chart orientation will not follow any future heading changes. Instead it stays
oriented towards the same direction.

To orient it to a new heading, select the [C Up] mode again.

Chart objects, such AtoNs, will always face upward.

2.3.3 Course Up (Angle Setting)

[C Up (Angle Setting)...] orientation rotates the chart towards the defined course "Angle".

The user can set the angle manually, by clicking in the numerical field of the "Angle" and
entering the desired value.

Alternatively, increase or decrease the currently set "Angle" via the angle slider.

2.3.4 Head Up
The chart is displayed by orienting the ship's heading upwards.

Unlike “C Up” the orientation follows changes in the ships heading. If the chart orientation
deviates from the current heading, the chart will be turned automatically to match the
heading.

Note: Head Up is available only in Relative Motion.

2.3.5 Waypoint Up
Once a route is loaded for monitoring, the [W Up] option becomes available.

The chart is rotated automatically, so that the screen is always oriented upward to the
waypoint selected in the "Route Monitoring" dialog box.

Note: Waypoint Up is available only in Relative Motion.

2.3.6 Setting Motion Modes

To switch between the available motion modes, click on the “motion mode” button
and select one of the following:
  [TM]: In True Motion the own ship moves across the screen according to the
position sensor input. When the own ship reaches the predetermined limit, the
chart is automatically shifted in order to keep the own ship on the screen.
 [RM]: In Relative Motion, the own ship stays in the same position on the
display. The chart, including chart objects, moves relative to the ship’s
position.
 [Free]: The chart can freely be moved and rotated on the display regardless of
the own ship’s direction. While the own ship is moving, it can disappear from
the screen.

2.3.7 Mode Change by Operation

There are some cases, where the motion mode will change automatically from the
current mode to another one. For example:

 When the chart moves and the own ship is not displayed anymore on the
chart area, the motion mode switches automatically to [Free] mode.
 When the [HOME] button is selected, the [Free] mode changes automatically
to “TM” mode.

2.3.8 Redraw Feature

Access the second page of the [Menu], click on [Settings] and select [Chart] in the
“classification pane”.

The "Border Range" is used to determine the limit where the chart will be shifted when the
own ship reaches the border range. It is effective only in True Motion mode.

To set it, click in the “numerical field” and enter the desired value

The "Margin(Chart Rotation)" is used to define a maximum angle the own ship is allowed to
rotate. When the own ship's current rotation angle is greater than the set one, the chart is
reset.

The "Margin(Chart Rotation)" is only effective in Head-Up motion mode.

To set the “Margin(Chart Rotation)” maximum angle, click in the “numerical field” and enter
the desired value.

2.4.1 Moving the chart with the Home Button

The [HOME] button is used to center the own ship position on the chart area. Consider the
feature as a “coming home” function.

While in [TM], the ship position is dependent on the “Border Range” setting.
While in [RM], the ship will be re-centered.

The [HOME] button can always be used to bring the chart area at the own ship position,
while in “Free” mode.

2.4.2 Moving the chart with the Cross-Hair Cursor

To center the chart to a specific position, move the cross-hair cursor over that particular point
and click on it. This applies only in [TM] and [Free] motion modes.

When [RM] is selected, the cross-hair cursor’s position becomes the own ship’s display
position.

2.4.3 Moving the chart with the Hand Cursor

To move the chart, click and hold on the chart pane. With the hand cursor move the chart by
turning the trackball in the desired direction and release the button.

2.4.4 Switching a chart to be displayed by "My Port List"

Click on the [Menu] button, open the [Chart] top menu, select the [My Port List] submenu.

If port names are registered, the display can be centered to the position of the selected port.

To switch the display to the chart at a certain port, select the desired “Port” listed in the "My
Port List" dialogue box and click on the [Jump] button.

2.4.5 Displaying the chart by entering the position

The user can also jump to a specific position, by entering its coordinates.

To use this feature access [Menu], open the [Chart] submenu and select [Off Center by
Entering Position].

Click in the respective “numerical fields” and enter the longitude and latitude of the desired
position. Confirm with [ENT] and click on the [Jump to the following position] button.
2.4.6 Enlarging Selected Area
To enlarge a selected area, click on the [Zoom] button in the chart information area.

Position the cursor in the desired position and click in the chart pane to fix the first corner of
the rectangle.

Now, adjust the size of the area to be zoomed by moving the cursor diagonally. Click again,
and the selected chart area will be displayed.

2.4.7 Zoom In/ Out the Chart

There are three options to operate the zoom function on the chart area while using S-57 ENCs
or C-MAP charts:

 Drag and drop the “zoom slider” upwards or downwards to zoom in or out
respectively.
 Click the [In] button to enlarge the chart scale and the [Out] button to reduce the chart
scale.
 Use the [ZOOM IN]/ZOOM OUT] buttons of the “Trackball Operation Unit” to
enlarge or reduce the chart scale.

Note: While using RNC charts, [Large]/[Small] buttons are available. To enlarge or reduce
the charts by one scale level, click on the [large] or [small] button.

2.4.8 Scale/Range Button

The software provides the option to display charts by selecting a predefined scale or range
value.

To change the displayed chart area, click on the “Scale/Range” button in the chart
information area and select the desired value for “Scale” and “Range”.

The set value will be displayed in the chart information area.

2.4.9 Scale Minimum

The purpose of this feature is to reduce clutter, to priorities the display of chart objects and to
improve the display speed of ENC data.

Access the first page of the [Menu], select [View] and open the [Options] submenu. Click on
[Chart Common] in the classification pane and enable the [Scale Minimum] checkbox in the
editing pane.

Charts objects are gradually removed from the chart while zooming out, and will reappear
when zooming in.

Note: Since “Scale Minimum” attribute is dependent on the chart scale, it is very important to
use the compilation scale of the currently displayed chart.

2.5.1 Display Modes

To toggle between the display modes, click on the desired display category button in
the chart information area.

There are four types of display modes that will determine the number of objects
shown on the chart display.

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  The display [Base] contains the minimum chart content, and this cannot be
removed. This display mode is not intended to be used for safe navigation.
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 The [STD] display mode is intended for safe navigation and should be used
as minimum for route planning and monitoring.
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 [All] mode contains standard display objects plus all other remaining features.
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 [Custom] mode is a customizable display mode, depending on the area of
navigation and user needs.
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2.5.2 Object Layer and Text Display

The “Custom” Display can be adjusted via the “Chart Display” dialog box. There are two
options to access the specific dialog box:

Either select the “custom combo box” in the chart information area and select [Chart display
setting…], or access [Menu], [View], click on the [Options] submenu and select [Chart
Display].

To customize the display, select the [View1] tab and go to the second page. Select the
respective checkbox of the object to be displayed.

To customize the "Text" setting items, go to the third page and select the respective checkbox
to be displayed.

Note: Repeat this procedure for [View2], if the "View-Multi View Mode" feature is used.
2.5.3 Text Size
This feature is used to customize the size of the displayed text depending on the set chart
scale.

In the first page of the editing pane move the “Text Size” slider left or right, to decrease or
increase the size of the displayed text respectively.

To set the size to its default value, click on the [Def.] button.

2.5.4 Date Dependent Chart Objects

Some chart objects are only relevant for certain dates. These objects have the “date-
dependent” attribute assigned.

To highlight date dependent objects on the chart area, select the [Highlight date
dependent] checkbox.
To change the display date for such objects, access the [Chart] submenu and click
on [Date-dependent View].

If the [Enable Date-dependent View] checkbox is deselected, the current system

date is taken into account to display the currently active objects.

To set a desired time frame, recommended during passage planning, select the
checkbox and set the display date accordingly.
2.5.5 Chart Legend
To access the legend of the currently displayed chart, right-click on chart area and select
[Cursor Pick…].

The [Chart Legend] tab contains useful information related to the current chart.

2.5.6 ECDIS Chart 1

Open the [Chart] submenu and select [ECDIS Chart 1] from the second page.

ECDIS Chart 1 is part of the Presentation Library and contains a graphical index of ECDIS
symbols. It is intended to familiarize the mariner with the color and symbol coding used by
the ECDIS.

The “Pick Report” has to be used to access further information about particular chart objects.

Note:
The ECDIS Chart 1 is intended for ‘off-line’ use and during route planning. It is not needed
during route monitoring, when the mariner can use the “Pick Report” to find the meaning of
chart symbols.

2.5.7 Chart Abbreviation

The ECDIS provides a dialogue box where all used chart abbreviations are
explained.

To access this feature, access [Menu], click on [Chart] and select the [Chart
Abbreviation] submenu.
2.5.8 Switching Symbol Type
Symbols for points and boundaries can be displayed in different ways.

Access the [Menu], click [View] and select the [Options] submenu. Click on [Chart
Common] in the classification pane and access the first page of the editing pane.
“Area Boundaries” can be displayed as [Plain] or [Symbolized] by clicking on the
respective button.

“Chart Symbols” can be displayed in a traditional way like in the [Paper Chart] or
[Simplified], by clicking on the respective button.

There is no official recommendation which means the settings depend on operator's

marked preference for the displayed style.
2.6.1 Two Color Depth
Access the [Menu], open [View] and select [Options] submenu. Click on [Chart Common] in
the classification pane and go to the second page of the editing pane.

To select the two-color depth, deactivate the [Four Shades] checkbox.

2.6.2 Safety Contour

To set the safety contour click in the “numerical field” of the Safety Contour and enter the
required value.

The safety contour line, defines the barrier between navigable and non-navigable waters, and
is used for anti-grounding checks during route planning, as well as during the voyage.

Note: The contour lines are limited to certain intervals, depending on the available
hydrographic data on which the chart is based.

Therefore, the actual displayed safety contour is always the next higher available contour line
to the value set by the user.

2.6.3 Isolated Danger

The isolated danger symbol includes small shoals, rocks, wrecks and obstructions that pose a
hazard to the ship.

Access the [Menu], open the [View] top menu, and select [Options] submenu.

Navigators have the possibility to control the display of isolated danger symbols in shallow
waters, by selecting or deselecting the [Shallow Water Dangers] checkbox.

This option is beneficial, in certain circumstances, especially when navigators will have to
cross the safety contour.

The display of the symbol is, directly related, to the set safety contour value.

Note: In Custom display mode, the user has the possibility to display all the chart isolated
dangers. This can be controlled in the second page of the Chart Display dialogue box, via the
“All isolated dangers” checkbox.
In All display mode, the checkbox is active by default.

2.6.4 Four Depth Shades

Access the [Menu], open [View] and select [Options] submenu. Click on [Chart Common] in
the classification pane and go to the second page of the editing pane.

To activate the four depth shades, select the [Four Shades] checkbox.

2.6.5 Shallow Contour

To define the shallow contour, click in the respective “numerical field” and enter the
required value.

The shallow contour is set by the mariner, and used by the ECDIS, to distinguish
between medium shallow and very shallow waters on the display.

Note: If the set shallow contour is bigger than another set contour or depth value, the
latter will be set automatically equal to the shallow contour.
2.6.6 Deep Contour
To define the deep contour, click in the respective “numerical field” and enter the
required value.

The deep contour is set by the mariner, and used by the ECDIS, to distinguish
between medium deep and deep waters on the display.

Note: If the set deep contour is smaller than another set contour or depth value, the
latter will be set automatically equal to the deep contour.
2.6.7 2.6.7 Setting up the Safety Depth
Access the [Options] submenu. Click on [Chart Common] in the classification pane and go to
the second page of the editing pane.

To set up the safety depth, click in the respective “numerical field”, enter the required value
and confirm with [Enter].

Safe soundings are displayed in light grey while unsafe soundings are highlighted in black to
focus the navigator's attention.

2.7.1 Adjusting the Look-ahead settings

To become effective, the "Look-ahead" function has to be activated, and its parameters must
be adjusted.

Access the second page of the [Menu], click on the [Alert] button, and select [Look-ahead] in
the classification pane.

To enable the rectangle, select the “Use Area(Rectangle) “checkbox. The size of the rectangle
can be adjusted, by entering the desired values in the “Length” and “Width” numerical fields.

To enable the sector, select the “Use Area(Sector) “checkbox. The arc of the sector can be
adjusted by entering the desired values in the “Radius” and “Width” numerical field.

The look-ahead function is displayed in front of the vessel in the chart area.

It checks the chart continuously for dangers, such as crossing of the Safety Contour, objects
like buoys or beacons or special condition areas.

When an object is detected an alert will be triggered and the object is highlighted on the
chart.

2.7.2 Special Condition Areas

The special condition areas that trigger an alert can be specified.

Access the second page of the [Menu], click [Alert], and select [Special Condition Area] in
the classification pane.

In the editing pane, select the desired checkbox from the displayed list. The selection of these
areas, will be used during Route Check function as well.

Click on the “Alert Priority” combo box to select between [Warning] and [Caution] alert
messages.

2.7.3 Chart Indications

This function provides means to turn the chart indications for different categories of objects
on or off.

To access this function, open the [View] menu and select [Options]. Next, click on the
[Graphical Indication] button.

To remove the indication for one of the three categories, untick the corresponding checkmark
for [Safety Contour], [Navigational Hazards] or [Prohibited Areas and Areas with Special
Conditions].

Whenever a chart indication is removed a permanent indication informs the user.

2.7.4 Chart Indication Display

The look-ahead function will trigger an alarm if it detects the crossing of the Safety Contour.
Therefore, the area of unsafe water is also highlighted in red on the chart display.
All other detected dangers are highlighted in yellow.

If an area covers the whole searchlight, its borders will be highlighted to indicate this.

In some cases, this might obstruct the visible indication of smaller objects. Therefore it can
be reasonable to remove the indication for, e.g. a restricted area to make sure that smaller
areas or buoys are highlighted instead.

2.7.5 Depth Below Keel Alert

The depth below keel function is another tool to prevent the vessel from grounding.

Access the [Menu], open the [Alert] top menu and select [Depth/Safety Contour] in the
classification pane.

To set the threshold value for generating an anti-grounding alert, enter the required value in
the “Depth Below Keel” numerical field.

When the depth below keel reaches the set value, an alert is generated, regardless of the
"Look-ahead" sector parameters.

2.8.1 Access Pick Report Dialogue Box

The ECDIS provides the pick report feature to get immediate information about an object or
area in the chart, or the chart itself.

Right-click on the object or on the desired position in the chart area. The pick mark and the
context menu are displayed.

To open the "Pick Report" dialog box, select [Cursor Pick…] from the context menu.

All available chart objects for this position, chart and update information, is listed in the
dialogue box.

2.8.2 Object, Chart and Chart Update Information

 To obtain object information, select the [Object] tab from the “Pick Report” dialog
box.

The information provided can be filtered by selecting specific “Geometric Primitives”

and “Object Groups”.

The object list area, provides information about the “Picked objects” and their
“Geometry”.

To get detailed information, select an object from the object list area and make sure
that the “Display administrative information” checkbox is selected. All available
 "Attribute" and "Value" information is displayed in the object information area.

To obtain additional chart information, select the [Chart Legend] tab. Select a chart
“Name” to display information about a specific chart only.

When the [Update Log] tab is selected, the chart update history is displayed.
The electronic chart offers the possibility to handle many tasks automatically, without losing its
capability of performing traditional chart work.

, .3.1.1 Selecting Chart Databases

To mselect a specific chart database, click on [Menu], select [View] and then [Options]. The
“View-Options” dialog box appears. Click on [Chart Display] in the classification pane. On
the [View1] tab, you may choose one of the following databases by selecting the respective
buttons:

 S-57 (to set the ENC database)

 C-MAP Ed3 or
 ARCS

The button highlighted in blue indicates the active chart database.

Note: If the "Multi View Mode" feature is active, charts of different databases can be
displayed on a split screen at the same time.

3.1.2 Chart Loading

On the [Chart Display] classification pane you can also select the chart loading mode
for S-57 charts by clicking on:

 [AUTO] – which automatically switches and shows charts, or

 [Fix] – which fixes and shows the chart being currently displayed
 3.1.3 Manual ENC Selection
To select any ENC cell manually, click on [Menu] and choose [Chart]. Next, click on [Select
S-57 Chart] and a list of charts is displayed in the “Select Chart” dialog box.

The available cells can be sorted by “Name”, “Scale”, “Up No.”, “Issue Date”, “Last Update”
or their status, e.g. “Accepted” and “Rejected”.

If the full name of the cell is known, click on the text field "Enter chart name." and by using
the alphanumeric keypad, type the name of the desired chart and click [Enter].
To select and load a chart, click on the desired cell (which is highlighted in a blue frame) and
confirm by clicking [OK].

3.2.1 Cursor Readout

The "Cursor Readout" feature is displaying information which is measured by the cursor,
such as latitude and longitude.

To activate it, click on [Menu], select [Tools] and then click on the [Cursor Readout] button.

The "Cursor Readout" feature continuously displays the bearing and range from the CCRP to
the current position of the cursor, as well as the TTG which the own ship would require to
reach this point and the corresponding ETA. This calculation is based on the current ship's
speed.

3.2.2 Scale Bar

The scale bar is always displayed in the lower left corner of the chart area. Since ENCs can
be used at various scale levels, the scale bar ensures the situational awareness on how the
chart content is presented in relation to their scale.

Note: The appearance of the scale bar depends on the scale being used. At scales larger than
1:80,000 the length of the bar equals 1 NM, which is subdivided into 10 segments which
equals 1 cable. On scales smaller than 1:80,000 the bar equals 10 NM, which is subdivided
into 10 segments which equals 1 NM.

3.2.3 Latitudinal and Longitudinal Grid

A latitude/longitude grid can be displayed on the chart window. The grid is displayed
only in “All” or “Custom” display mode.

To display the grid in Custom mode, first click on the [Custom] button in the chart
information area. Next, open the drop-down menu next to it, click on [Chart Display
settings…] and click on the [Next] button to move to “Page 2”. To activate the grid,
select the [Grid] checkbox.
3.2.4 Range Rings
Range rings is a set of concentric circles, which is useful for evaluating distances from a
geographic location.

To activate the range rings, click on [Menu], select [View] and then the [Options] button.
Click on [Tools] in the classification pane and afterwards select the [Range Rings] checkbox.

Note: The distance between the rings depends on the present scale and the corresponding
ranges are indicated next to each ring.

To deactivate this function, deselect the [Range Rings] checkbox.

3.2.5 Activate EBL & VRM
The ECDIS provides an Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) and a Variable Range Marker
(VRM), in order to take bearing and range measurements.

To activate this function, click on [Menu], select [Tools] and then click on the [EBL/VRM]
button. The “EBL/VRM readout” dialog box appears in the lower right corner of the chart
area.

Click on the [EBL] or [VRM] button to activate the respective function. A second EBL and
VRM are available and can be activated additionally. The currently selected EBL and VRM
are highlighted by a blue frame.

To deactivate an EBL or VRM, click on the corresponding value button in the "EBL/VRM
readout" dialogue box until it shows [Off].

3.2.6 Adjust EBL & VRM

To adjust the EBL or VRM, move the cursor above the line in the chart area and click
on it. The EBL or VRM is now attached to the cursor and can be adjusted by moving
it respectively. Click again to set the line.

To adjust EBL and VRM at the same time, click on the circled intersection of both
lines and move the cursor to the desired position. Click again to confirm.

Note: The EBL/VRM can also be adjusted from the “Keyboard Operation Unit” by
using the respective dials.
3.2.7 EBL & VRM Settings
The value buttons in the first column correspond to EBL1 and VRM1 and in the second
column to EBL2 and VRM2. These buttons indicate [Off] by default.

To set the EBL bearing from true to relative and vice versa, click on the toggle button next to
the bearing which is labelled [T] or [R]. This indicates whether true (T) or relative (R)
bearings are selected.

By clicking the respective button, the VRM Range Unit can be switched to [NM], [km] and
[sm].

3.2.8 EBL & VRM Modes

A single button is available above each column which is blank by default. These
mode selector buttons are used to set the reference mode by clicking on them.

The following modes are available on this ECDIS:

  Blank field: Sets the measurement starting point to the CCRP
 C (Carried): Fixes the measurement starting point on the screen
 D (Dropped): Fixes the measurement starting point at a latitude and longitude
point on the chart

3.2.9 Node Fixed EBL & VRM

The "Node Fixed EBL/VRM" function provides the ability to fix the node to a certain point
on the chart, while the EBL and VRM are centered on the own ship. This provides a
continuous monitoring of bearing and range to a fixed object in relation to the own ship.

To activate this feature, click on [Menu], select [Tools] and then the [Node Fixed EBL/VRM]
button. Click on the [On/Off] button in the “Node fixed EBL/VRM” dialog box.

Move the cursor to the chart area. While the node of EBL and VRM are attached to the
cursor, move it to the desired point on the chart and click to fix the node.

The bearing and range from the own ship to the fixed point are now continuously monitored
and displayed in the "Node Fixed EBL/VRM" dialogue box.

3.3.1 Create a User Chart

A user chart is a layer, where the user objects (mariner objects) are stored.

To create a new user chart, click on [Menu], select [User Chart] and then click on the [File
Operation] button. The "File Operation" dialog box appears and gives a tabular overview of
all existing user charts.

Click on [New] and a new user chart is added on the table. Name it by clicking on the
respective file name.

The created user chart is activated for editing. This is indicated in the "Editing" column of the
table. If multiple user charts exist, ensure that the desired chart is activated for editing.

By default, all newly created user charts are activated for display and this is indicated in the
"Display" column. To activate or deactivate the chart for display, select or unselect the
respective checkbox.

3.3.2 User Chart Object Type

Various types of objects can be implemented on the chart.

To add a user chart object, first click on the desired user chart which the new object shall be
assigned to and then click on the [Edit User Chart] button. The "Drawing Toolbar" opens in
the lower left corner of the screen.

To create an object, click on the [Type] button and the "Object Type Selection" dialog box
appears.

The user may choose the desired chart object type, such as [Symbol], [Line], [Area] and
[Text] from the left bar. All available symbols are displayed on the right side of the dialog
box once a category has been selected.

Note: The available user chart objects can be displayed in the list with brief descriptions or as
icons. To switch between the options, click on the [List] or on the [Icon] button.

3.3.3 Create User Chart Objects

Each user can manually add user chart objects on the chart.

To create a user chart object, select a category in the "Object Type Selection" dialog
box.

For example, click on [Area] and select [Warning Detection (dashed line)]. Then,
move the cursor in the chart area and left-click to set the first corner point of the
area. Expand the area by clicking on the desired corner points on the chart and right-
click to terminate the editing mode.

Once the new object has been created, the "Property" dialog box opens, where
specific attributes can be selected.
3.3.4 Mariner’s Mark/Line
In addition to the user chart objects, it is possible to create a "Mariner's Mark/Line", which is
a category of its own in the "Object Type Selection" dialog box.

To create a mariner's mark or line, click on [Mariner's Mark/Line] and follow the same
procedure as for user chart objects to place and modify the marks and lines.

Note: In comparison to user chart objects, mariner's marks and lines are not based on a
specific user chart and are therefore stored in a global layer.

3.3.5 User Chart Button

To quickly access the "Drawing Toolbar", click on the [U. Chart] button in the left toolbar.

Note: Consider that new user chart objects are added to the user chart which is currently
selected for editing.

3.3.6 Edit User Chart Objects

To modify a user chart object, click on it and the "Property" dialog box opens.

Depending on the nature of the object, different properties are available for adjustment. For
example, it is possible to set the [Line Color], [Line Width], [Fill Color], as well as the
[Transparency] in the "Warning Area".

To do so, click on the corresponding drop-down menus and select the desired values. Since
the area is defined by its corner points which are called "Vertex", each point is listed with its
coordinates. To change the position of a vertex, click on its corresponding [LAT] or [LON]
and enter the desired coordinates.

A comment can be associated to the object in the respective text field. To display the
comment next to the object on the chart, select the checkmark [Show Comment].

3.3.7 Modify User Chart Objects Graphically

The position of all user objects can be modified directly in the chart area.

Taking the "Warning Area" as an example, click directly on the vertex, and after it is
highlighted in black, click on it one more time. Move the cursor to the new position and click
to set it.

To move the whole object, right-click on the object in the chart and select [Move this object].
Move the cursor to the new position and click to set it.

3.3.8 Delete User Chart Objects

To delete a user chart object, right-click on it and select [Delete this object] from the context
menu.

Alternatively, expand the left toolbar and click on the [Eraser] icon. Now, move the cursor on
the user chart object and click on it. Right-click to terminate the erase mode.

3.4.1 Manage User Charts

User chart objects are associated with user charts, which can be managed in the "File
Operation" dialog box.

To manage the user charts, click on [Menu], select [User Chart] and then [File Operation].
The "File Operation" dialog box opens, where all existing charts are displayed in a tabular
overview.

Before performing a management operation, the respective user chart has to be selected with
a click and a blue frame indicates its selection.

To delete a user chart, select it and click on [Delete].

To copy a user chart, select it and click on [Copy]. A new user chart is now added on the
table.

To rename it, click on the user chart and type the desired name.
To merge display files, select the respective "Display" checkboxes of all user charts to be
merged. Click on [Merge Display Files] to combine the user charts that are active for display.
3.4.2 Import and Export User Charts
To import a user chart, click on [Import] and the "Import" dialog box opens. Click on the
"Drive" drop-down menu and select the source of the stored exported file, such as the USB
flash drive.

The user chart files are now listed in the dialog box. Select the desired file and confirm by
clicking [OK]. The user chart file is now imported.

To export a user chart, first select it and then click [Export]. The "Export" dialog box
appears. Click on the [Drive] drop-down menu and select the external drive, where the user
charts shall be stored.

Type a name in the "File Name" text field and select the file format from the "File Type"
drop-down menu. To finally export the user chart, click on [OK].

3.4.3 Display and Edit Mode of User Charts

User charts and their chart objects can be individually selected to be displayed. Therefore,
more than one user chart can be presented simultaneously.

However, only one user chart at a time can be set in edit mode. The mode for display and
editing is indicated in the "File Operation" dialog box. The activation of these modes is
described in topic “3.3.1 Create a User Chart”.

3.4.4 List of User Chart Objects

All created user chart objects, as well as mariner's marks and lines can be displayed
and summarized in lists.

To do this, click on [Menu], select [User Chart] and then click the [Mark/Line List]
button.

In the “Mark/Line List” dialog box, the user may select the desired group object,
which is either [Mariner’s Mark/Line] or [User Chart]. Each group is subdivided into
categories, which are represented in buttons below the tab bar.

All objects are vertically listed in rows and their properties are shown in the
respective columns. Changes can be applied directly on the table.

To scroll the chart to the position of the corresponding object, press on [Jump] at the
end of a row. To select an object, click on its number and to delete it, click on the
[Delete] button.

Note: Only objects of user charts which are selected for display in the "File
Operation" dialog box are contained in the list.
3.4.5 View Options
It is possible to set the categories and types of user chart objects which are displayed globally
for the ECDIS.

To do so, click on [Menu], select [View], [Options] and then click on the [User Chart] button
in the classification pane.

In order to display all objects on the chart, the user may now choose the [All On] button. To
display only the selected objects, the [Individual] button needs to be chosen.

By clicking on the [Individual] button, the settings for editing are enabled in the edit pane.
Select or deselect the respective checkboxes to activate or deactivate certain objects.

To adjust the display settings for mariner's marks and lines, click on [Mariner's Mark/Line] in
the classification pane and activate the desired checkboxes.

3.5.1 Creating an LOP

The Line of Position function is provided as an aid to the navigator. It is used to measure the
own ship’s position based on the following navigation and plotting on the chart.

To access the LOP function, click on [Menu], select [Tools] and then click on the [Manual
Position Fix] button.

To create an LOP, click on the [LOP] drop-down menu and select [1] to activate the first line
of position. Then, choose between the [Bearing] or [Distance] of the reference object and
select it on the chart area.

Adjust the bearing or distance, click to set it, then confirm everything via [Set].

Alternatively, the position values of the reference object, such as bearing or distance can be
set directly in the respective input fields.

3.5.2 Position Fix by two or more LOPs

Position fixing by LOPs is very much dependent on the area of navigation and availability of
suitable chart objects.

Set at least two LOPs, according to your measurements. Click on the [Plot] drop-down menu
and select [Set plotted position].

The “Property” dialog box provides the possibility to adjust the “Position”, “Date” and
“Time”, as well as defining the “Source” and “Plot Type” of observation and a
supplementary “Comment”.

Note: The position mark is amended by "V" and "EP" labels according to the selected source
and plot type. The position fix is entered in the log book accordingly.

3.5.3 Observation Time Assignment

To adjust the time of observation for each LOP, select the respective line in the [LOP] drop-
down menu. Click on the "Date" or "Time" input field and a calendar opens. Set the date and
time of the observation and confirm by clicking [OK].

3.5.4 Running Fix

In areas lacking availability of chart objects/landmarks, running fix method provides a good
crosschecking of the EPFS sensor data.

For example, assume that two observations of a single reference object have been obtained
where sufficient time has elapsed between them. Plot the first and second line of position as
described.

Select the first LOP from the [LOP] drop-down menu and activate the [Transfer Position
Line] checkbox. Select either the [HDG/STW] or [COG/SOG] radio button to specify the
data on which the transfer shall be calculated.

Click on the [Plot] drop-down menu and select [Set plotted position]. Select [TPL1-2] which
is the transferred LOP1 to LOP2 and [LOP2] checkboxes. Click [OK] to set the position fix.
3.5.5 Plot by Cursor
If three LOPs are plotted by bearing, all lines define a triangle of error on the chart area.

The ECDIS calculates the center of the triangle automatically and assumes it as the observed
position. If there is any doubt about the automatic plot, it can be manually set as well.

Click on [Plot by cursor] and move the cursor in the chart area to the assumed position. Click
to set the position fix.

3.5.6 Offset of Plotted Position

If there are sound reasons that the currently activated position source, such as GPS or DR, is
erratic and the position derived by LOPs is more reliable, the difference between the
displayed and observed position can be defined as an offset.

To activate this function, click on the [Plot] drop-down menu and select [Offset to plotted
POSN(Main)] for the main sensor or [Offset to plotted POSN(Sub)] for the secondary sensor.
Set the desired LOPs by selecting the corresponding checkboxes and click [OK].

For GPS, the difference between the indicated position and the observed position is set as a
permanent offset to the GPS position. In DR mode, the difference is used to correct the dead
reckoning position.

3.6.1 MOB
In the unlikely event of a man over board incident, the MOB mode can be activated, by
clicking on the [MOB] button in the right toolbar.

An anchor symbol is displayed on the chart area, as an MOB marker and the “Marker” dialog
box appears.

The current bearing and distance from the own ship to the MOB position is indicated next to
the marker on the chart area, and further information is displayed in the "Marker" dialog box.

To deactivate the MOB mode, close the "Marker" dialogue box and confirm the question by
clicking [OK].

3.6.2 Event Marker

 The ECDIS provides the option to enter “Event Markers” on the chart area.

To enable this function, click on [Event] in the chart information area. Time and ID
number of the event are displayed next to the marker on the chart.

In the "Property" dialog box, additional information is displayed. This includes the
position and time of the event.

A comment and the display scale attribute can be set as well.

To delete an event marker, click on the [Eraser] button in left toolbar and then, click
on the object in the chart area.

Note: For each triggered event, a log book entry is created accordingly.
The ECDIS displays the vessel’s position, speed and course in real time on the chart, based on
information received from navigational sensors. Therefore, thorough knowledge of the management
and handling of sensors as well as interpreting the related alarms is crucial to the safety of
navigation.

4.1.1 Alarms
Alarms are high-priority alerts. Their condition requires immediate attention and action by
the bridge team, to maintain the safe navigation of the ship (e.g. to avoid navigating into
shallow waters and risk grounding).

Alarms have the following operational status:

  An unacknowledged alarm is displayed with a red flashing triangle and a speaker
symbol. It triggers an acoustic signal consisting of three short audible signals every 7
to 10 seconds.

FLASHING SYMBOL

 A silenced but unacknowledged alarm is displayed with the red flashing triangle and a
speaker symbol crossed out.

PRESS SILENCE BUTTON

 An acknowledged alarm is displayed with a red triangle and an exclamation mark,

until rectified.

PRESS ACK BUTTON

 A rectified alarm but not yet acknowledged, is displayed with a red flashing triangle

4.1.2 Warnings
Warnings have the second highest priority. Their condition requires immediate attention, but
no immediate action by the bridge team.

Warnings are presented for precautionary reasons to make the bridge team aware of a change
to conditions which are not immediately hazardous.

Warnings have the following operational status:

 An unacknowledged warning is displayed with a yellowish-orange flashing circle and

a speaker symbol. It triggers an acoustic signal consisting of two short audible signals
every 5 minutes.
 A silenced but unacknowledged warning, is displayed with the yellowish-orange
flashing circle and a speaker symbol crossed out.
 An acknowledged warning is displayed with a yellowish-orange circle and an
exclamation mark, until rectified.
 A rectified warning but not yet acknowledged, is displayed with a yellowish-orange
flashing circle and a tick mark.

Note: Warnings can escalate to alarm priority after a limited time period not exceeding 5
minutes or after a user selectable time.

4.1.3 Cautions
Cautions have the lowest priority of an alert. They give awareness of a condition which does
not warrant an alarm or warning condition, but still requires attention and consideration.

Cautions are displayed with a yellow square and an exclamation mark, and do not generate
any acoustic signal.
4.2.1 Alert Notification Area
When an alert occurs, the alert status, the contents of the alert and the occurrence count are
displayed in the Alert Notification Area.

In addition, a quick overview bar, pops-up from the relevant alert category button. The
numbers on these buttons indicate the number of times the relevant category of alert has
occurred. If no active alert is present, the relative box will be grayed.

When a new alert occurs, its alert message will be displayed in the alert message area, until
the cause that triggered the alert is rectified.

To have access to the quick overview bar, click on the numbered alert category button. To
access the alert detail dialog, press the [Disclosure button].

In order to gain useful information, such as action to be taken depending on the cause of the
alert, address the detail information area.

In addition, to scroll through the active alerts from each category, press on the [>] and [<]
button arrows of the “Alert detail” dialog box.

To acknowledge an active alert, click on the [ACK] button in the quick overview bar.

4.2.2 Alert List

To display the alert list dialog box of the common “Information Reference” window, activate
the alert [List] button.

The [Active Alert] tab, provides a comprehensive overview of the currently existing alerts
and some additional information such as:

 “Active alert” section, which displays the number of current alerts and the number of
unacknowledged alerts
 Active page section, where the user can switch pages if the number of existing alerts
exceeds 20, which requires multiple pages.
 Active alert list, where the alert of the highest priority is automatically selected. If a
new alert is generated while viewing the list, the alert is added at the top of the list.
 Details of active alert section, where details of the currently selected alert are
displayed.

Note: To view details of alerts with higher or lower priority than the currently displayed ones,
use the [Higher] and [Lower] buttons.

4.2.3 Alerts History

To view a list of past alerts that have already been resolved, access the [Alert History]
section.
Up to 20 alerts are displayed per page.

The alerts can be sorted in different ways by clicking on the title lines.

Note: For details on the alert contents, refer to Reference Guide - Appendix A, Alert List in
the Instruction Manual.

4.2.4 Indications
To display important indications/information about the condition of the system, use the
“Permanent information” display area.

Once an important information becomes available, this will be permanently displayed, until
rectified. This is also indicated by a “New” blue badge on the Information/Notice list button.

Click to access the Information / Notice window in order to get more information about the
active indications.

4.2.5 Message Notification

In addition to the Information notification, the system produces message notifications for AIS
and NAVTEX messages. These notifications are indicated in blue on the “Show messages ”
button.

To open up the “Information Reference” window, with the relevant dialog type of the
message received, click on the “Show messages” button.

4.2.6 Acknowledgement of Alerts

When an alert is triggered, the buzzer sounds according to the alert type and the alert message
is displayed in the alert notification area.

To correctly handle the new alert:

 Stop the buzzer, by clicking the [Silence] button in the alert notification area or by
pressing the [SILENCE] key in the trackball operation unit
 Check the alert message or the alert detail dialog within the relevant alert category.
 After the content has been checked and appropriate action is taken, click on the
[ACK] button of the alert detail dialog or press the [ALERT ACK] button of the
trackball operation unit.

Note: When there are multiple alerts, perform the same operation for each by displaying the
details dialog box using the corresponding alarm, warning or caution buttons.

4.3.1 Sensor Alerts

Any loss of connection or malfunction of any connected sensor will trigger an alert.

For example, a warning will be triggered by the system if the input from an EPFS source is
lost. For less crucial sensor data, e.g. time information or backup data for COG/SOG, a
caution will be triggered.

4.3.2 Route Alerts

During route monitoring the ECDIS can generate various alerts to inform about
necessary actions:

 the “Cross Track” alarm is triggered when the own ship leaves the defined
XTD corridor
 the “Course difference” warning is triggered when the ship deviates from the
own course for more than the set limit
 the “Arrived at WOL” and “Arrived at WPT” warnings are triggered, when the
ship reaches the wheel over line or the waypoint respectively. For the last
waypoint of a route, the “End of Track” alarm will be triggered instead.

4.3.3 Look-ahead Alerts / Chart Alerts

The following navigational alerts can be triggered by the system:

 The “Crossing Safety Contour” alarm will be triggered when the look-ahead sector is
detecting the crossing of a safety contour
 The “Navigational Hazard” caution will be triggered when point objects are detected
within the look-ahead sector
 The “Special Condition Area” warning or caution will be triggered as soon as the
vessel’s look-ahead sector overlaps one or more prohibited or special condition areas.

Note: Before execution of the voyage at least one of the options for the look-ahead function
has to be activated, otherwise no alert can be triggered by the system.

The ECDIS displays the vessel’s position, speed and course in real time on the chart, based on
information received from navigational sensors. Therefore, thorough knowledge of the management
and handling of sensors as well as interpreting the related alarms are crucial to the safety of
navigation.

5.1.1 General Sensor Overview

The external sensor data such as GPS, Log, and heading sensors, are displayed
and can be monitored in the "Own Ship Information" panel.
The following sensor information and their source are displayed:

 Date and time

 Heading
 Speed through water
 Speed and course over ground
 Position
 Horizontal datum
 5.1.2 Sub Information Window
Additional sensor information, such as position difference, depth and current can be
displayed in the "Sub Information Window".

Access the [Menu], select [View], click on the [Options] button and select [Control] in the
classification pane.

Activate the [Show Sub Information Window] checkbox and select the respective [checkbox]
of the desired information.

5.2.1 Colour Code for Sensor Data

To display the status of sensor data in the "Own Ship Information" panel, different colours
are used.

 Normal/set colour
o Valid sensor data
o All sensors connected to the ECDIS are available and functioning properly
 Yellow colour
o The reliability of the sensor value is deteriorated
o Sensor information is doubtful
 Yellowish-orange colour
 Lost sensor, invalid sensor data or sensor value is abnormal

Note: The yellow background does not always indicate wrong sensor information. For
example, GPS 1 is selected as primary positioning sensor. If GPS 2 fails to transmit data, the
background colour for GPS 1 position turns yellow although GPS 1 is sending valid data.

Moreover, it should be kept in mind that the background colour remains normal if Gyro/Log
is set to manual input, and the positioning source is set to DR.

5.2.2 Sensor Alert

When a sensor source is lost for more than 15 seconds the ECDIS will trigger a
visual warning in the "Alert Notification Area" the status of sensor data in the “Own
Ship Information" panel will change an audible signal will arise, as set in the
"Sounds" dialogue box.
5.2.3 Alert Management System
The software provides an alert handling feature, to set additional actions to be taken
for an unacknowledged alert.

Access the [Menu], open the [Alert] submenu and select [AMS] in the classification
pane.

Time limits can be defined for the following:

 "Reactivation of Silenced Alert" Time required to reactivate the alert sound

that was silenced temporarily.
 "Transfer to BNWAS" Time to transfer an unacknowledged alert to the Bridge
Navigational Watch Alarm System
 "Repetition of UNACK Warning" "Time Limit" to regenerate an
unacknowledged alert as an audible warning A warning will be generated
repeatedly until it is acknowledged

5.2.4 Position Integrity

The ECDIS provides the "Position Integrity" feature, that is used to crosscheck the
accuracy of the main position sensor with the secondary position sensor.

Access the [Menu], open the [Alert] submenu, and select [Position Integrity] in the
classification pane.

The following warnings and caution can be defined:

 "Position Discrepancy Limit" Difference in distance between two measured

GPS positions Both GPS positions are compared every second
 "Radius Limit (GPS)" Radius around the predicted GPS position in which the
currently measured GPS position should appear Comparison time interval as
set in "Time Limit"
 "Radius Limit (DGPS)" Same as "Radius Limit (GPS)" but for DGPS position
 "Time Limit" Time period which the currently measured GPS/DGPS position
deviates from the monitoring circle
 "HDOP Limit" Threshold limit of the GPS receiver’s Horizontal Dilution of
Precision

5.2.5 Display Discrepancy

There are two options to crosscheck the accuracy of the main position sensor with the
secondary position sensor.
The first option is to display the secondary position symbol.

Access the [Menu], open the [View] menu, select [Options], click on [Own Ship] in the
classification pane, and select [Page 2] in the edit pane. To activate this feature, select the
[POS2 Symbol] checkbox.

Both positions will be displayed in the chart area.

The second option is to read out the precise value of discrepancy via the “"Sub Information
Window".

Select [Control] on the classification pane and activate the “POSN DIFF” checkbox. To read
out the discrepancy, select the desired [source] from the drop-down list, such as GPS 2.

The discrepancy will be displayed in the "POSN Discrepancy" readout.

5.3.1 Switching of sensors source

To switch a sensor source, access the drop-down menu in the own ship information window
and choose the desired sensor from the list.

5.3.2 Switching Units

Access the [Menu], open the [View] menu and click on [Options]. Select [Unit] in the
classification pane.

The "Unit" editing panel, allows the user to change the current unit settings. The
available options are:

 Depth: in metres, feet, or fathom

 Current Speed: in knots, meters per second, or kilometres per hour
 Wind Speed: in knots, meters per second, or kilometres per hour
 Wind Direction: in degrees or 16 points

5.4.1 Access System Configuration

To unlock the "Service" menu, open the [Menu] and click on the [Code Input] icon. Enter [0]
into the code input and confirm with [Enter].

Open the [Menu] and click on the [Service] icon which has been added. The "Service" menu
has three submenus which are: "Adjustment", "Installation" and "Maintenance".

To access the "System Configuration", select the [Installation] submenu. The preselected
[System Configuration] tab consists of "CCRP" and "Serial Port" dialogues.
5.4.2 CCRP Dialogue
The preselected [CCRP] dialogue box, is used to set the exact position of GPS and
Radar antenna, as well as the CCRP, with respect to the entered values for vessel
length and beam.

Moreover, the software provides the option to establish several reference points.

To activate this reference point, select the respective [CCRP] radio button .

Note: The latitude and longitude data received from the GPS is compensated and
displayed as the CCRP latitude and longitude. If the GPS and/or radar antenna is not
set up correctly, an AIS symbol and a radar echo may not be displayed at their
actual position.
5.4.3 Serial Port Dialogue
Select [Serial Port] in the classification pane.

The “Serial Port” dialogue displays the allocation of connected sensors, or those to
be connected to the serial port in the Central Control Unit ("CCU"), and the serial
port in the Standard Serial Port ("SLC").

The "Diagnosis lamp" light colours, indicate the check result and the status of a
device.

 Red colour - Data not received

 Yellow colour - Diagnosis in progress
 Green colour - Receiving data
 No colour/unlit - Serial port is inactive

To reallocate a sensor, click on the respective [Sensor] combo box and select the
desired sensor.

To add a new sensor, activate the designated [CH] checkbox, click on the respective
[Sensor] combo box and select the new sensor accordingly.

To change the communication settings, click on the respective [Detail] button.

To verify the connectivity, click on the respective [Monitor] button and click on [Start].
5.4.4 Overview Sensor Selection
To access the sensor overview, click on the [Menu] button, open the [Maintenance] menu and
select the [Sensor Selection/Status].
The pre-selected "Sensor Selection" dialogue box, displays the sensor name and its current
source.

To verify which CCRP the position refers to, select [Position Status] in the classification
pane.

5.4.5 Select Secondary Position Source

To change the secondary position source, expand the "POSN(Sub)", drop-down menu and
select the desired source.

5.4.6 Dead Reckoning

In the event of total EPFS failure, the ECDIS provides the option to switch to dead reckoning.

The "DR" mode is displayed in the "Source" combo box on the "Own Ship Information"
panel.

Open the drop-down menu and select the [DR] mode.

The own ship position will be calculated on the current heading and speed through water. In
addition, the line of position function can be used, to correct the position during dead
reckoning mode.

5.4.7 Manual Position Offset

If a constant deviation is known, the position error can be corrected manually for the
respective positioning system.

Access the [Menu], open [Tools] and click on [Manual Position Fix].

The "Position Offset" dialogue box contains the following offset functions, available
for the primary and secondary positioning system:

 [Clear Offset] - To clear the set offset

 [ [Enter Offset...] - To enter the offset values (latitude/longitude)
 [ [Enter Position...] - To enter the offset position via coordinates or to define
the offset position in the chart area

The offset is automatically:

 [displayed in the "Offset" panel of "POSN(MAIN)"

 [applied to the own ship's position
 [displayed as "Offset" badge in the "Position Display" panel
To terminate the offset, click on the [Clear Offset] button.
5.5.1 Ship´s Gyro
If more than one gyro is available, the operator has to choose the heading device.

To change the heading device, click on the "HDG" combo box and select the desired source
from the drop-down menu.

5.5.2 Manual Input

The ECDIS provides a feature to enter the ship's heading manually.

Click on the "HDG" combo box, select [Menu…] and for “Heading” choose [MAN]. Next,
click in the [text box] of "MAN" and enter the required value. The new heading and setting
are displayed in the "Own Ship Information" panel.

5.6.1 Ship´s Log

If more than one Log is available, the operator has to choose the Log device to be in use, as
indicated by its equipment number.

To change the STW sensor source, click on the "STW" combo box and select the desired
source from the drop-down menu.

5.6.2 Manual Input

If the Log is not available, it is possible to change the Speed LOG source to manual input.

Click on "STW" combo box, select [Menu…] and then [MAN].

To set the speed through water, click in the activated "MAN" [text box] and enter the
required value.

The new STW and its source is displayed in the "Own Ship Information" panel.

5.6.3 Speed Over Ground

The data provided by the selected GPS sensor, is used to calculate SOG and COG.

If the GPS is not working properly, it is possible to change the speed source to a 2-axis Log,
if connected.

Click on the "COG"/"SOG" combo box and select [Log].

5.7.1 Settings
Access the [Menu], open the [Maintenance] menu and select [Date/Time/Time
Zone].

The pop-up calendar operation dialogue box, offers the following options:

 "Date"
 "Time(LMT)"
 "Time Zone"
 "Display Style"

To synchronise the date and time by the GPS, select the “Synchronize with Time
Source” checkbox.
5.7.2 Display Management
The operator can easily toggle between Local Mean Time (LMT) and Universal Time
Coordinated (UTC).

To change the currently displayed time, click on the [UTCLMT] button in the "Own Ship
Information" panel. The chosen time will be displayed accordingly.

6.1.1 Adjusting Presets for Route Parameters

When creating a new waypoint its parameters are automatically set according to the preset
values.

Access the second page of the [Menu] and select [Settings]. Click on [Route] in the
classification pane. All current route parameters and their default values are displayed in the
editing pane.

The preset values or modes can be adjusted, by entering the desired values in the numerical
fields, or selecting the preferable options using the radio buttons or combo boxes.

6.1.2 Route Display Settings

Next to the presentation of the route's track and waypoints, additional route related
information is displayed. This comprises the course, the planned speed and the
length of each leg as well as the WOP or the arrival circle.

As an option, the cross-track limit line and the waypoint name can be activated for
display. To do so, click on [Menu] and select [View]. Click on the submenu [Options]
and select [Route] from the classification pane.

To activate the "XTD Limit Line" or the “WPT Name" select the respective checkbox.
6.2.1 Create a New Route
Click on [Menu] and select the [Route Planning] button which opens the relative dialog box.

To create a route, click on [New] in the route planning bar. A new tab labelled with the
temporary name “*New Route” is displayed, along with the route table.

6.3.1 Add a Waypoint in Graphic Mode

Start a new route and move the cursor on to the chart area.

The cursor is labelled with "Mark", which indicates that the graphic editing mode is
activated.

To add a waypoint, click on the desired position in the chart area. Repeat this procedure for
all subsequent waypoints. Right-click to terminate the graphic editing mode.

Note: To resume the graphic editing mode, click on the writing tool icon for route creation in
the left tool bar.

6.3.2 Add a Waypoint by using EBL and VRM

 To add a waypoint that has a certain bearing and distance to a specific reference point,
click on the [Edit] button and select [Use EBL/VRM] to activate the EBL/VRM
mode.

Click on the [Writing tool] icon in the left tool bar and move the cursor to the
reference object in the chart area. Click to set the center. The intersection of EBL and
VRM is now attached to the cursor.

Move it until the required distance and bearing have been reached and click to set the
waypoint.

Note: To deactivate the EBL/VRM mode, click on [Edit] and deselect [Use
EBL/VRM] or choose another mode.

6.3.3 Add a Waypoint by using the Assistant Circle

 The assistant circle mode ensures that a certain point on the chart, such as a wreck or
an oil rig, is cleared at a specific distance.

To activate the assistant circle mode, click on [Edit] and select [Use Assistant circle].

Click on the [Writing tool] icon in the left tool bar and move the cursor to the point of
concern in the chart area. Click to set this point as the center and move the cursor
away from it to define the clearing distance.

This distance is presented as a circle from which a tangent is drawn to the last
waypoint. The intersection of circle and tangent represents the projected waypoint.
 To choose on which side the point of concern shall be passed move the cursor to the
corresponding side. Click to add the waypoint.

6.3.4 Adding a WP in Text Mode

Waypoint parameters can be edited by clicking directly on their respective values. Create a
new route. It shows a placeholder for "LAT" and "LON" of the first waypoint.

To add the first waypoint, click on the respective entry for "LAT" in the waypoint table
which opens a numeric pad. Enter the latitude and confirm by clicking on [ENT] which
automatically switches the selection to "LON". Enter the longitude and confirm.

To add any subsequent waypoint, click on the consecutive "WPT No." of the new waypoint.
This automatically opens the numeric pad for entering "LAT" and "LON".6.4.1
Waypoint Table Parameters
The waypoint table provides information about each waypoint parameters such as
coordinates, course and distance of the leg, sailing mode, cross track distance to port and
starboard, arrival and turn radius etc.

6.4.2 Changing Parameters

To change a parameter, click directly on the corresponding value in the route table and enter
the new value in the numeric pad.

By default, the sailing mode is set to RL. Click on the value in the "Sail" column of the
corresponding waypoint where the leg leads to. To set the sailing mode, select either [RL] or
[GC].

To set all parameters of a waypoint to their default values, right-click on the respective "WPT
No." and select [Set default].

Note: It is possible to set values which exceed the defined ship parameters, such as the turn
radius or the minimum speed. In these cases, a geometric error will be triggered during an
automatic route check.

6.4.3 Adjusting the XTD

The XTD can be adjusted separately on either the starboard or port side. This can be
performed either in text or graphic mode.

To adjust these values graphically, click on the respective line directly in the chart
and move the cursor either away from or towards the track line to increase or
decrease the value. Click again to set the XTD.

In text mode, click on the waypoint parameters table and enter the required values
under the “XTD” column.
6.4.4 Save a Route
Select the route which shall be saved by clicking on the respective route tab.

To save the route, click on [Save] in the route planning bar which opens the "Save as Route
File" dialog box. Enter the desired "Name" of the route and, if necessary, a "Comment" in the
respective input fields.

To protect the file from being overwritten, select the [Read only] checkbox. Click on [Save]
to store the route.

Note: If the route has been edited, but the changes have not been amended yet, this will be
indicated with an asterisk by the route name.
6.5.1 Load Route
To load a route, click [Open...] in the route planning bar. All saved routes are listed.
Select the route which shall be loaded and press [Open] to load it.

Note: If "Read only" has been selected, the route parameters can be changed but
the route file cannot be overwritten. The read over parameter can be changed by
selecting or deselecting the checkbox before loading a route.
6.5.2 Move a Waypoint
Open the route which shall be edited. To move a waypoint graphically, click on it in the chart
area. Move the cursor to the desired position and click again to set it.

Alternatively, right click on the respective waypoint in the chart area and select [Move WPT].
Move the cursor to the desired position and click to set it.

To move a waypoint using the text mode, click on the specific waypoint in the waypoint
parameters table and change its coordinates.

6.5.3 Insert a Waypoint

To insert a waypoint, click on the required leg, where the new waypoint should be inserted.
Move the cursor to the desired position on the chart and click to insert the new waypoint.

Alternatively, right-click on the leg and select [Insert WPT] from the context menu. Move the
cursor to the desired position on the chart and click again to insert the new waypoint.

To insert a new waypoint using the text mode, select the respective waypoint's [No.], click on
the [Insert] button. The new waypoint will be inserted after the selected waypoint. Use the
waypoint parameters table to change its parameters.

6.5.4 Divide Leg

It is possible to divide a leg into equal parts by automatically inserting waypoints
along the leg according to the chosen interval.
To divide a leg, right-click on it and select [Divide leg...] in the context menu. Choose
whether the leg shall be divided by longitude or length and enter the desired interval
in the respective text boxes. Click [OK] to confirm.
6.5.5 Delete a Waypoint
To delete a waypoint graphically, right-click on it and select [Delete WPT].

Alternatively, select the [Eraser] button in the left tool bar and click on the waypoint which
shall be deleted.

To delete a waypoint using the text mode, select it by clicking on its respective "WPT No." in
the waypoint table. Click on [Delete] to erase the selected waypoint.

6.6.1 Delete a Route

To delete a route, click on [Open] in the route planning bar and select the route which shall
be deleted by activating the respective checkbox. Click on [Delete] and confirm by clicking
on [Yes].

6.6.2 Copy-paste a Route

Open the route which shall be copied and the route where it shall be pasted to. Select the
route to be copied by clicking on its corresponding tab. Right-click on one of the waypoints
directly in the chart area.

To copy the route, click on [Copy this route] in the context menu. The route is now stored in
the cache.

To paste a route, select the corresponding tab of the route where it should be pasted. Right-
click on the waypoints in order to add the copied route.

Afterwards, select [Paste this route] from the context menu.

6.6.3 Insert a Route

To insert a stored route inside another route, right-click on the waypoint where the
stored route is to be added and click on [Insert other route].

Select the desired route from the "Select Route" drop-down menu and click [OK].
The route has now been inserted. The first waypoint of the inserted route is
connected to the selected waypoint of the route in which it was inserted.

6.6.4 Reverse a Route

To reverse the waypoint sequence of a route, load the route first and click on the [Edit]
button. Select [WPT Reverse Order] from the drop-down menu.

6.6.5 Rotate a Route

Right-click on the waypoint to determine it as a reference point.

Select [Rotate this route] and move the cursor to rotate the route around the reference point.
Click to set the new orientation.

6.6.6 Move a Route

To move a route, right-click on one of its waypoints and select [Move this route]. The route is
now attached to the cursor with the previously selected waypoint at its center. Move the route
to the desired position on the route and click to confirm.

6.6.7 Export a Route

Open a route to be exported.

To export it, open the drop-down menu and select [Export].

Select the destination, such as a USB flash drive, and specify a "File Name" in the
respective text box.

Select the "File Type" to specify the format of the exported route file. Click on [OK] to
export the route file.
6.6.8 Import a Route
To import a route, select [Import] from the drop-down menu.

Select the source, such as a USB flash drive. All available files which match the chosen "File
Type" are displayed in the file list. Select the desired route file and click on [OK] to import it.

6.6.9 Multiple Routes

It is possible to open up to four route files simultaneously. Each route which has been opened
is represented by a tab, labelled with the respective route name.

Click on the tab to select the desired route for editing. Click on the [X] button of the
respective route tab to close the route.

6.6.10 Route Planning in Multi View

It is possible to use the multi view feature for route planning by using the multi view
switching buttons in the route planning bar. The following views are available from left to
right:

To change the view, click on the respective button.

 [Single View] – Default single screen

 [Right Left View] – Screen is split vertically
 [Top Bottom View] – Screen is split horizontally
 [Floating View] – An additional dialogue box is displayed

This provides the simultaneous display of charts at different scales.

6.6.11 Display Area Switching Buttons
The display area switching buttons provide the possibility to browse and zoom the
chart directly to the location of a selected waypoint.

 “Previous” – Resets the chart scale and location

 “Display centered WPT” – Centers the chart on the waypoint which has been
selected in the route table
 “Display WPT–WPT” – Browses and zooms the chart to display the selected
and preceding waypoint
 “Display entire route” – Browses and zooms the chart to display the entire
route in the chart area
 6.7.1 ETA Calculation
 Open or create a new route in the "Route Planning" dialog box. Enter the desired ETA
for a specific waypoint in the corresponding "ETA" column. Set the "Time Zone" for
each waypoint respectively.

After setting the ETA for one waypoint the ETAs for all remaining waypoints are
calculated accordingly. This calculation is based on the entered "Plan Speed".

The displayed date and time are based on the respective "Time Zone". In addition, the
time to go for each leg can be read in the "TWOL" column.

6.8.1 Route Check Feature

The route is checked continuously after its creation and whenever it is modified.

To open the route check feature, load the respective route and click on [Show Route Check...]
in the "Route Planning" dialog box.

The route check feature is subdivided into:

 [Safety Check] – Checks for point, line and area objects which may cause a
navigation hazard
 [Limit check] – Checks for exceeded geometric limits


Note: The tabs are amended by a number on a blue background which indicates how
many errors are detected.

6.8.2 Safety Check Parameters

The "Safety Check" assesses the corridor which is formed by the XTD along the legs of the
route for chart dangers. The results depend on the following parameters:

 XTD – It forms the corridor which is checked

 Safety Settings – Check if corridor crosses the safety contour
 Special Condition Areas– Check if corridor crosses any areas which were activated to
trigger an alert when detected.
 
To select the type of areas which shall be considered during a route check, click on
[Menu] and select the [Alert] button. Click on [Special Condition Area] in the
classification pane. Select the checkboxes which correspond to the specific area, as
required.

Note: The settings for XTD are described in topic 6.4.3. The settings for safety
contour are described in topic 2.6.2.

6.8.3 Display Safety Check Findings

 To check the safety of a route, click on [Show Route Check...] in the "Route
Planning" dialog box.

Select the [Safety Check] tab from the “Check Route” dialog. All detected chart
dangers are listed according to the waypoint sequence.

Each finding is indicated by its location as stated in the "WPT" column and between
which waypoints the finding occurred. The column "Cause" indicates the violation of
the finding while the column "Result" states its nature.

Note: The list can be filtered by sorting either the "WPT", "Cause" or the "Result" in
ascending or descending order. Click on the respective column header such as [WPT]
to filter the list. Click again to toggle the order between ascending and descending.

To show what chart dangers exist, the respective waypoints are highlighted orange in
the waypoint table. When an error is detected in the chart pane, the safety contour
dangers are highlighted in red and the navigational hazard or area dangers are
highlighted in yellow.

6.8.4 Limit Check Parameters

 The limit check assesses the planned route by comparing the planned route parameters
against the ship's limits.

These values depend on the ship's characteristics and should be set on initial
commissioning of the ECDIS by a technician.

6.8.5 Display Limit Check Findings

 To show that limits have been exceeded, the respective waypoint is highlighted
orange in the waypoint table.

To obtain further details, click on [Show Route Check...] in the "Route Planning"
dialog box which opens the "Check Route" dialog box.

Select the [Limit Check] tab. All detected chart dangers are listed according to the
waypoint sequence.
 Each finding is indicated by its location as stated in the "WPT" column and between
which waypoints the finding occurred. The column "Cause" indicates the violation of
the finding.

Note: The "Ship's limit" values are displayed below the list of findings.

6.8.6 Evaluating Safety Check Findings

 To evaluate a "Safety Check" finding click on the respective checkbox in the "Check
Route" dialog box.

Click on [Jump] to browse the chart at the location of the error. The object that causes
the violation is highlighted by a red line, circle or area. Adjust the route planning
accordingly, to avoid the cause of the route check finding. If the finding is considered
as not dangerous to safe navigation, click on [Disregard].

To retrieve them, click on [Reset]. To restart the route check, click on the “Refresh”
button.

6.8.7 Evaluating Limit Check Findings

 To evaluate a "Limit Check" finding click on the "Limit Check" tab in the "Check
Route" dialogue box. Evaluate the "Cause" of each finding and adjust the route
parameters, such as "Planned Speed" to perform within the "Ship's limit".
This module will explain how to safely monitor a voyage. The user will be made familiar with the
route monitoring feature and with gathering voyage progress information.

7.1.1 Activate Route

Access the [Menu], click on the [Route Monitoring] icon and the relevant dialog box pops up.

To start a route for navigating, click on the “Route” combo box and select the desired route
name from the drop-down menu. Route comments are also displayed for quick information.

Automatically, the "Voyage Information" dialog box pops up and the activated route is
displayed in red color. The next waypoint is displayed as blue double circles.

Note: The route can be loaded even if it has not passed the route check.

7.1.2 Route File List

To access the "File operation", click on the [] (respective) button in the "Route Monitoring"
dialog box.

The "File Operations" dialog box displays all existing route files and contains the following
information:

 "Name" – The name of a certain route file

 "Comment" - Additional route file information, if any
  "Date (UTC)" - Route file creation date
 "Read only" – When this checkbox is activated, allows the user to read only

To activate a certain route for monitoring, select the respective checkbox next to the route’s
name and click [Open].

To delete an outdated route that is not currently monitored, select it and then click [Delete].

7.1.3 Editing a Monitored Route

To edit a monitored route, right-click on a leg of the monitored route in the chart area and
select [Edit this route] from the context menu.

Note: The route is still activated for navigation, although it is displayed and handled in the
route planning mode. In order to edit the route, carry out the instructions as described in unit
6.5.

To save the edited route, click on the [Save] button. The "System" dialog box pops up. To
overwrite the monitored route, click on the [Yes] button.

To store the route as a new route file, click on the [Save as] button, enter the new name in the
respective text box and confirm with [Save].

To return to the monitoring display, click on the [X] (close) button of the "Route Planning"
dialog box. The previously saved route is activated and displayed for monitoring.

7.1.4 Deactivate Route

If the "Route Monitoring" dialog box has been closed, access the [Menu], and click
on the [Route Monitoring] icon.

To deactivate a monitored route, click on the “Route” combo box, select [UNLOAD]
from the drop-down menu. The route is deactivated and removed from the chart
pane.
7.2.1 Display Settings
Access the [Menu], select the [View] and open the [Options] submenu. Click on [Route] in
the classification pane.

The following options can be set, in order to customize the route information to be displayed
on the chart pane:

 "Date/Time for Monitoring" can be used to define the arrival time display format
[UTC] or [LMT]
 [Show ETA] checkbox can be used to activate the display of ETAs
 [XTD Limit Line] checkbox is used to activate the display of the XTD corridor
depending on the selected navigation marking system, [IALA-A] or [IALA-B]
  [Show WPT Name] checkbox activates the display of WPT names depending on the
selected font size [Standard] or [Small].

To display the XTD corridor for region B, activate the [XTD Limit Line] checkbox, and
select [IALA-B]. The color of the cross-track lines will be displayed accordingly.

7.2.2 Route Settings

Access the [Menu], click on the [Settings] icon, select [Route] in the classification
pane. The following parameters can be defined in the editing pane and will be
displayed on the chart pane.

 "Distance calculation mode":

o To calculate the straight distance between two waypoints, select
[Straight] radio button
o To calculate the real sailing distance between two waypoints, select
[with Turn] radio

button

 "Monitoring” is used to define the WP monitoring method as defined in the

route.
o To use the set WPT circle, select the [Arrival circle] radio button. The
warning "Arrived at WPT" will be triggered when the circle has been
reached
o To use the computed WOL, select the [Wheel-over line] radio button.
The warning "Arrived at WOL" will be triggered when the WOL has
been reached

7.2.4 Route Monitoring Dialog Box

Access the [Menu] and click on the [Route Monitoring] icon. The “Route Monitoring”
dialog provides the following options:

 "To WPT":
 [Voyage Information]
 [Voyage calculation]
 [Pair of data]

7.2.3 Track Control Settings

Access the [Menu], click on the [Alert] icon, and select [Track Control] in the classification
panel. The following route monitoring alerts can be defined in the editing panel:
  "Course difference warning" - The warning will be triggered if the difference between
own ship's heading and leg bearing exceeds the set limit
 "End of track warning" - An alarm will be triggered at a certain time period prior to
the own ship reaching the last waypoint
 "Early course change warning" - A warning will be generated at a certain time period
prior to the own ship reaching the wheel over point

To define the limit for the warnings, click on the respective numerical field and enter the
desired limit.

7.2.5 To WPT
It is used to specify a waypoint. To do so, select it from the WPT combo box.

To re-activate the automatic selection of the next waypoint the vessel is proceeding
to, open again the WPT combo box and select [Auto Select].

7.2.6 Voyage Information

In the “Route Monitoring” dialog box, select [Voyage Information] to open the
relevant dialog.

It is used to monitor voyage statuses, execute course changes and terminate

automatic navigation.

All the voyage related information is displayed on the screen.

If installed on the ECDIS, the automatic sailing information panel displays :

 “Course to steer” to be transmitted to autopilot

 [Track Control Stop] which stops the automatic sailing
 [S-JOY] Steering joystick mode, which contains turning and heading
information
 [Total] distance information and expected ETA to the final WPT

7.2.7 Schedule Calculation

Click on the [Voyage Calculation] button in the "Route Monitoring" dialog. This function is
used to calculate the expected WPT arrival time, the time required, and required ship speed. It
is also used to calculate the distance between two points.

The [Schedule] tab is pre-selected in the pop-up "Voyage Calculation" dialog box. The
information provided are displayed on the screen. To start the calculation, select the desired
WP in the “Destined WPT” combo box, and activate the desired “Calculation” method radio
button. Next, enter the desired value on the activated “numerical field” and confirm with
[Enter]. The affected values will change accordingly.

7.2.8 Distance Calculation

Click on the [Distance] tab in the "Voyage Calculation" dialog box.

The "From" panel is used to define the calculation start point. The available options are:

To start from a WPT, which can be selected from the relevant combo box.
To calculate from a point on the route, by clicking on the [Edit…] button and then selecting a
position on the chart pane.

To use ship’s position as a starting point. Define the WPT to be passed through.

The "To" panel is used to define the calculation end point. The available options are:

 End at a selected waypoint

 End at a specific point on the route

The calculated “Distance(Result)” is displayed.

7.2.9 Variance Analysis

Click on the [Pair of data] button in the "Route Monitoring" dialog.

The pop-up "Pair of data" dialogue box represents the route planning settings and
calculations in comparison with the current sensor data.
7.2.10 Readout WPT Information
To obtain detailed information, click on the desired [Waypoint] in the chart.

The pop-up "WPT" dialogue box displays detailed information such as the waypoint's
position and planned ETA compared to the current ETA.

7.2.11 Route Monitoring Alerts

Based on the customized settings, as well as current speed and course information,
the ECDIS generates the following route monitoring alerts, independent of the
selected mode of operation.

Alarms:

 "Cross Track" - The own ship exceeded the set route XTD
 "End Of Track" - Own ship is approaching the last waypoint

Warnings:
  "Arrived at WPT" - The own ship has reached the arrival circle
 "Arrived at WOL" - The own ship has reached the wheel over line
 "Course difference" - The limit between own ship's heading and leg bearing
has been exceeded

Note: If the system is connected to an Auto Pilot system, the ECDIS will generate
additional monitoring alerts such as:

 "ECC limit" - The own ship is approaching the wheel over point
 7.3.1 Display Settings
 To set the display settings, access the [Menu], open [View] and select [Options].
Next, click on [Own Ship] in the classification pane and go to the first page of the
editing pane.

To toggle between "Symbol" and "Outline" mode, click on the “Type” combo box
and select either, [Outline] or [Simplified Symbol].

7.3.2 Own Ship Symbols

 [Simplified Symbol]
o The circular symbol will always be displayed, regardless of the
displayed range
o This is also a fall back mode, if the own ship's heading is not available
 [Outline]
o The true scale outline is the default setting, and is displayed on large
scale charts display

7.4.1 Heading and Course Vector Settings

Access the [Menu], click [View], and select [Options]. Next, click on [Own Ship] in the
classification pane.

The following velocity vector features are available:

 [Ground stabilised vector] - Based on speed- and course over ground

 [Sea stabilised vector] - Based on speed through water and heading
 [Stabilisation indicator] - To clearly distinguish between both vectors
 [Vector Time Mark] - Additional time marks on both vectors


To activate a certain display feature, select the respective checkbox of the item to be
displayed.

To change the interval for time marks on both vectors, select the desired time from the
“Interval” combo box.
 To define the length for both vectors, click in the “Time” numerical field and enter the
desired value.

7.5.1 Past Track Settings

 Access [Menu], click [View] and select the [Options] submenu. Next, click on [Own
Track] in the classification pane.

To activate the past track, select the [Past Track] checkbox. The “Plot Color” and
“Track Period” can be defined, by selecting the respective combo box.

To display additional time marks, enable the [Time Label] checkbox and define the
interval for the labels.

To display individual past positions, click on the [Past Position] checkbox. The
interval can be set either to a specific time or distance.

The ordering, installation and updating of ENCs is simplified by the better and more stable internet
connections, that became available on board over the last years. Alternatively, the required updates
can be delivered on CDs/DVDs and received via ship's mail on a regular basis.

8.1.1 Chart Maintenance Mode

To switch to “Chart Maintenance Mode”, click on [Menu] and select [Code Input]. Type
"9999" in the textbox and click on [Enter]. From the task menu, click on [Chart
Maintenance].

This feature enables direct access to the chart maintenance main tasks, by clicking on the
respective icons.

8.1.2 Accessing the Chart List

The "Status List" gives an overview of all installed charts for each chart database separately.
The list can be sorted for the specific chart properties, such as the issue date or the last update
according to the chart database.

The “Chart List” can be accessed when the “Chart Maintenance” mode is active.

To open the “Chart List”, click on the [Check Status] icon.

8.1.3 Chart Formats

Each chart database includes its own chart list, which can be viewed, by clicking on either
[ENC], [ARCS] or [C-MAP] button in the upper left corner.
To open the list of all charts, click on the respective folder in the folder display.

8.1.4 Chart List Management

The chart list shows all installed charts in rows and their properties in the respective columns.
To sort the list by one of the properties in ascending or descending order, click on the
respective column header. Click again to toggle the direction.

To delete a chart, select the chart's associated checkbox and click [Delete]. Then, click on
[OK] to acknowledge the confirmation request.

To obtain specific information, select the desired chart from the list and more details are
displayed in the "Cell Information" text box.

8.2.1 Chart Ordering

For chart ordering, refer to the individual supply arrangement with the ENC Distributor.
Back-of-bridge applications from third parties are becoming more and more common for
managing electronic chart folios and creating chart requests.

8.3.1 S-63 User Permit

To obtain the S-63 user permit, activate the “Chart Maintenance” mode from the task menu
and click on the [Check Status] icon.

In the "Licence Information" segment of the window, the "S-63 User Permit" is shown
directly. The "S-63 Cell Permit" segment, is a summary of the total number of installed and
expired permits.

Note: To obtain the ARCS user permit, select the [ARCS] chart database. The "ARCS Chart
Permit" segment shows a summary of the total number of installed and expired permits.

8.3.2 Installing ENC Permits

To install the permits, click on [Import/Update Licence file] in the “Chart
Maintenance” mode and select [ENC].

Click on [Browse], select the "Drive" from the drop-down menu and specify the
folder. Click on the [Automatically] button and the ECDIS will automatically search
the previously selected drive for the permit file and install it on the system.

Alternatively, by clicking on the [Manually] button, the exact data path where the
permit file is stored can be specified. Click [OK] to trigger the permit installation.

Note: To install RNC permits and charts, select the [ARCS] database and follow the
same procedure.
8.3.3 Installing ENCs
Insert the media which contains the chart base set, such as a "Base CD" or a USB flash drive.

In the “Chart Maintenance” mode, click on [Import/Update Charts] and then on [ENC] to
select the database into which the new charts shall be installed.

To determine which charts can be imported, the system compares the installed permits
against the chart catalogue of the base chart set. All charts for which a permit exists, but are
not yet installed, will be imported from the base chart set. The search of importable chart files
can be done either [Automatically] or [Manually].

Once the manual or automatic search has been performed and importable charts are available
on the chosen media, the import method should be chosen.

Note: To import and install RNCs, select the [ARCS] database and follow the same
procedure.

8.3.4 Installing ENCs - Import Method

Once the import selection has been performed and importable media are found, the import
method should be chosen, which is either [All] or [Select]. To install all importable charts,
click on [All] to trigger the chart installation process.

To select only specific charts, click on [Select] and a list of all importable charts pops-up.
Choose the desired charts by selecting the associated checkboxes and click on [Import] to
trigger the chart installation process.

Note: Follow the same path to import RNCs.

8.3.5 Installation Process of ENCs

Once the chart installation has been triggered, a progress bar and numbers indicating the
current and the total number of charts to be installed are shown. To obtain additional
information, click on [Log] and the status of all processed charts is displayed.

The base set comprises multiple base CDs. Therefore, once the system completes the import
of a CD, it displays an automatic request to continue with a second one. Click either [Yes] to
continue or [No] to finish the installation.

If [Yes] is selected, the system requests to insert the next CD. Click [OK] to continue the
installation process.

To abort the installation, click [Abort]. When the chart installation is completed, a summary
is displayed, stating the number of charts which are installed successfully and those that
failed to be installed.

Note: The same applies for the installation of RNCs.

8.3.6 Installing ENCs SA Certificate

During the determination of importable charts from media, the system checks for a valid SA
Certificate, which is the "IHO.CRT" file for official charts. This process applies for S-63 and
AVCS charts.

If the certificate is invalid or cannot be found, the respective error message will be displayed.
In this case, click on the [Home] button. Insert a media which contains a valid SA certificate,
such as a base CD and restart the chart installation process.

Alternatively, switch to "Chart Maintenance" mode and click on [Check Status]. All available
SA certificates can be selected in the [SA certificate] drop-down menu.

To install a new certificate, click on [Load a new SA certificate]. Select the data path where
the ".crt" file is stored and click [OK].

8.4.1 Updating ENCs

Insert the media which contains the update files, such as an Update CD or a USB flash drive.
To update the installed ENCs, simply follow the same procedure as described in unit 8.3
"ENC Installation".

Note: To update the installed RNCs, select the [ARCS] database and follow the same
procedure.

8.4.2 ENC Update Status Report

To facilitate PSC inspections, and to assist mariners in confirming that their ENC data is “up
to date”, the IHO S-63 standard was updated to include the ENC Status Report.

To generate the report, open the [Chart] submenu and click on [ENC Update Status Report]
from the 2nd page.

The [ENC Update Status Report] window is divided into three tabs.

The [Information] tab provides general information about:

 the ship
 the data used as reference, for the status of each of the cells, in the form of a date
stamp
 the date the report was run and
 the content type of the report (either filtered by route or full SENC content)

The [Summary] tab lists the total number of cells, together with different cell status, such as:

 Up to date: The ECDIS has all the latest update and/or new edition information for the
cell installed.
 Not Up to date: The ECDIS does NOT have installed the latest update and/or new
edition for the cell.
  Withdrawn: The number of cells which have been withdrawn by the data server, or
cancelled, but which are still available within the ECDIS.
 Unknown: Cells for which a status cannot be determined for any reasons.

The [Status Report] tab shows the currently installed cells and their status, based on the
selected data server.

Note: The “ENC Update Reference Date” must be within the last four weeks from the time of
the report execution. Otherwise, the cells might be displayed as “Not Up To Date”, regardless
of their status.

8.5.1 Installing C-MAP Static Licenses

Insert the media (such as a USB flash drive) with the contained C-Map license file in the
ECDIS.

Switch to the [Chart Maintenance] mode and click on [Import/Update charts]. Click on [C-
MAP] to start the "C-MAP Chart Manager". Select the [Licenses] tab and click on [Import
from file].

Choose the file directory where the "password.usr" file is stored by opening the drop-down
menu and click on [Open]. Once the prompt window stating "Licensing succeeded" appears,
click [OK].

Select the radio button [Show all] in the "Show options" segment to check the coverage, as
well as the expiration date in the "License list" segment.

8.5.2 Installing C-MAP Dynamic Licenses

Dynamic License must be activated by importing the answer file acquired from the Real
Time Updating (RTU) Service. The answer file is acquired by an order file that is created on
the ECDIS.

Select the [Updates] tab, click on [Create update order] and insert a USB flash drive in the
ECDIS.

Select the [All available zones] checkbox and click on [Save] to save the order file on the
USB flash drive. Send this file to updates@c-map.no via e-mail to request the answer file.
Once the answer file has been received, save it to the USB flash drive.

To activate dynamic licensing, choose the "Dynamic Licensing" tab and select the [Enable
Dynamic Licensing] checkbox.

8.5.3 Installation of SENCs

Insert the media which contains the SENCs such as a CD or USB flash drive. In the
"C-MAP Chart Manager", select the [Databases] tab and click on the [Search
automatically] button.

The "Automatic database search" window opens, where the media which contains
the SENCs can be selected by clicking on the arrow button in the "Look in:" drop-
down menu and click on [Search].

The importable database is displayed in the "Found databases" section to the right of
the window. Click on [Check signature] to trigger the database check. Once the
database has been checked successfully, click [OK] to confirm.

To trigger the installation, click on [Register database] and confirm the request to
copy the database to a local hard drive, by selecting [Yes]. Specify the location
where the charts shall be installed in the file directory and click [OK].

When the installation is completed, a window pops-up stating that the registration
update was successful. Click [OK] to confirm and complete the installation.
8.5.4 Updating SENCs via CD
Insert the media which contains the SENC update, such as a CD or USB flash drive. Select
the database to be updated by clicking on it in the "Registered databases" section.

To update the database, click on [Update database] and the automatic transfer is triggered.
Once the update has been completed, the "Automatic Database Update" window displays the
"Status". Click [Close] to complete the update procedure.
8.5.5 Updating SENCs via e-mail
In the "C-MAP Chart Manager" window, click on the [Updates] tab and select the desired
database from the drop-down menu. Click on the [Create update order] button and the "Save
Update Order" window appears. Select the [All available zones] checkbox and click on
[Save]. Specify the location where the order file shall be stored, such as a USB flash drive.
To create the order file, click [OK].

Send the order file via e-mail to updates@c-map.no in order to request the answer files. Once
the answer file has been received, transfer it to a USB flash drive and connect it to the
ECDIS. Open the "C-MAP Chart Manager" and select the [Updates] tab.

To install the SENC update, click on [Update from file] and select the updated folder. Click
[OK] to confirm and complete the updating procedure.
8.6.1 Chart Selection for Manual Correction
To select a chart for manual correction, click on [Menu], select [Chart] and then click on the
[Manual Update] button. The "Manual Update" dialog box appears. Click on [Select Chart],
and choose the chart to be updated, from the "Select Chart" dialog box, or by directly clicking
on it in the chart area.
Alternatively, type the chart name in the [Enter chart name] text box in order to filter the list
of charts. This opens a drawing tool bar in the lower left corner of the chart area.

Note: To display the selected chart only, click on the [FIX] button which is highlighted in
blue when active.
8.6.2 Add a Manual Chart Correction
Manual updates can be created via the drawing tool bar.

Click on the [Type] button to select the desired chart object type. For example, click on
[Symbol] and select [Beacon, isolated danger]. Move the cursor in the chart area and left-
click to set it.

Once the new object has been created, the "Property" dialog box opens, where specific
attributes can be assigned. To modify the object, click on [Edit Attribute] and the “Attribute
Setting” window appears, where attributes can be added or edited.

To edit an already created object, right-click on the chart object and select [Edit Attribute…].
8.6.3 Delete Manual Corrections
To delete a manual update, click on [Menu], select [Chart] and then click on the
[Manual Update] button. Select the corresponding chart, right-click on the desired
chart objects and select either:

 [Delete this object], to mark the object as deleted, which keeps it displayed on
the respective chart, or
 [Remove this object], to remove it from the chart and therefore, from the
display.

If the ECDIS is used as the primary means for navigation, certain backup arrangements must be
established in order to ensure a safe takeover in case of an ECDIS failure.

9.1.1 Backup Arrangements

An adequate backup arrangement is essential to provide continuity in the event of a failure or
malfunction of the main ECDIS.
The IMO Performance Standard does not provide details about specific equipment to be used
as backup. Instead, it provides the functions and capabilities which need to be met by the
backup arrangement.

There are several ways to realise such a backup in practice:

One option is a second independent ECDIS, in order to guarantee that a safe and seamless
transfer of navigation, from one station to the other, is possible.
An approved ECS, capable of displaying ENCs, can be considered as backup or even a Chart
Radar, if it has been specifically approved as such.

Another option is, to carry a full folio of paper charts covering the area of the intended
voyage. Those charts must be maintained and updated in the usual manner.
In order to plan backups of important data, you should check which backup arrangements are
present on your ship.
9.1.2 Confirming System Information
Access the [Menu] and open the [Maintenance] top menu. Next, click on the [System
Information] submenu.

To get detailed system information, select the desired tab, as stated in the "System
Information" dialogue box.

[Software] - Displays the software version installed, as well as the edition of the Presentation
Library in use. To comply with latest IHO and IEC standards, edition 4.0 must be in use.

[Functionality] - Displays the primary operation tasks and the status of the functions installed
on the ECDIS Note: The "Stand-alone" status of the data synchronization indicates that no
second ECDIS is connected.

[H/W Key] - Displays hardware key information

[Specification] - Displays the international standards related to the installed ECDIS and/or
Radar software. This data can be used as evidence, to show Port State Control officials that
the ECDIS installed onboard complies with the latest international standards.

Note: To store the displayed information as a text file, click on the [Save to USB Device]
button.
9.1.3 Backup System Settings
To access the "Task Menu", open the [Menu] and select the [Code Input] icon.

Enter [9999] in the "Password input" dialogue box and apply with [Enter].

Click on the task [Data Backup/Restore] button, and the "Backup/Restore" dialogue
box will pop up, having preselected the [Data Backup] tab.

Backup procedure:

Click on the [Main Drive] combo box and select the location where the data should
be stored. Click on the [Data Type] combo box and select the type of data to be
backed up.
Select except charts
To commence the backup, click on the [Start] button and confirm with [OK].
9.1.4 Restore System Settings
Restore procedure:

 Select the [Data Restore] tab.

 Click on the [Main Drive] combo box and select the location where the backup data
has been stored.

 Next, click on the [Data Type] combo box and select the type of backup data to be
restored.

 To commence the restore procedure, click on the [Start] button and confirm with
[OK].

Note: The "Backup" function is only used to save local system data such as configuration,
settings and all user data with or without charts. Routes must be exported separately.
9.1.5 Software Update
A continuous software update is essential for compliance with the international standards.

Access the [Menu], open the [Maintenance] top menu and click on the [Software Update]
submenu.

To update the software:

 Click on the [Software Update] button

 Click on the [Drive] combo box and select the drive where the update data is stored
 Select the correct [MFD.exe file] to be installed
 Confirm with [OK]
 Apply with [OK] in the content confirmation dialogue box

The progress of the update will be displayed in the "System" dialogue box. When the
installation is completed, restart the ECDIS using the [Power] button on the "Trackball
operation unit".

Confirm the new software version number via the [Software] tab, in the "System
Information" dialogue.
9.1.2 Special Instructions about Main and Backup ECDIS
To provide continuity in the event of failure, it is recommended that the backup ECDIS is put
into Operation and user data should be copied or synchronized while the main ECDIS is
performing faultlessly.

User data such as routes, navigation record, user chart, saved as backup, are not automatically
copied from the main ECDIS to the backup ECDIS. Therefore user-created data has to be
copied and synchronized manually.

Charts are not automatically copied or synchronized between the main ECDIS and the
backup ECDIS. They have to be installed and updated individually.

The navigation record is saved independently on the main and the backup ECDIS.

When turning on the power of “No.1 ECDIS” (main ECDIS) or the condition of “No.1
ECDIS” is restored to normal while “No. 2 ECDIS” (backup ECDIS) is working as a main
ECDIS, “No. 2 ECDIS” works as a backup arrangement and “No.1 ECDIS” starts working as
a main ECDIS.
9.2.1 File Management
To start the "File Manager”, access the [Menu], open the [Tools] top menu and click on the
[File Manager] submenu. Select the [File Management] tab.

The following functions are available:

 [File Type]: To select the [file category] such as "User Chart" and "Logbook"
 [Drive]: On the left panel to select the output source
On the right panel to select the output destination
 [Calendar] icon: To select the output data time interval when the “File type” is set to
“Voyage Log” and “Logbook”.
 "Name" panel: To select the desired files
 [Copy>>] button: To transfer the selected files
 [Delete] button: To erase the selected files

Note: If output source and output destination are interchanged, the [<
9.2.2 Import Data
To import data into the ECDIS:

 Connect a USB flash drive to the ECDIS

 Click on the [File Type] combo box and select the [category] to be imported
 Click on the input source [Drive] combo box and select the [USB device]
 Select the [files] to be imported
 Click on the input destination [Drive] combo box and select [Local Disk]
 To import the files to the ECDIS, click on the [Copy>>] button

9.2.3 Export Data

To export data from the ECDIS:

 Connect a USB flash drive to the ECDIS

 Click on the [File Type] combo box and select the [category] to be exported
 Click on the output source [Drive] combo box and select the [Local Disk]
 Select the [files] to be exported
 Click on the output destination [Drive] combo box and select the [USB device]
 To export the file(s), click on the [Copy>>] button

Note: If the file does already exist on the selected destination, a notification dialogue
box will pop up asking for confirmation to proceed.
9.2.4 Deleting Files
One or more files can be deleted, which will be permanently removed from the ECDIS.
However, the replay and logbook files are preserved from being deleted for at least 90 days.

Click on the [File Type] combo box and select the [category] of files to be deleted. Click on
the output source [Drive] combo box, select [Local Disk] or the [drive] where the files to be
deleted are located. Select the [file(s)] to be deleted.

To erase the file(s), click on the respective [Delete] button and confirm with [OK].

Note: In case multiple ECDIS systems are configured over a network, the performed action
will be synchronized and changes will be applied to all units within the network.
9.3.1 Automatic Screen Capture
Access the [Menu], open [Settings] submenu and select [Screen Capture] in the classification
pane.

To activate the automatic screen capture, click in the "AUTO Capture Interval" 60min text
field and enter the desired [min] interval.

The screen will be saved automatically at the set interval and will be available in the "File
Manager" as file type "Screen Shot(AUTO)".

To activate an automatic file deletion routine, select the [AUTO File Erase] checkbox.

To deactivate the automatic screen capture, click in the "AUTO Capture Interval" text field
and enter [0].
9.3.2 Manual Screenshot
To create a screenshot manually, click on the [Save a screenshot] icon in the "Left Toolbar".
The captured image will be saved instantly and will be available in the "File Manager" with
the file type "Screen Shot(User)".

Both the saved user screenshot and the automatic screen capturing images can be exported
via the "File Manager".
9.4.1 Logbook Setup
Access the [Menu], open the [Settings] top menu, click on [Logbook] in the classification
panel and select the [Logging Events] tab in the editing panel.

The "Logging Events" dialogue box is used to set up both the short-term recording intervals
and the data that will be stored in the "Logbook".

Note: If all checkboxes are deactivated, no data will be recorded in the "Logbook". However,
the surface picture and important data, such as manual position fixes, will be saved
automatically and made available via the "Playback" function in the "Task Menu".

To set up the storage intervals and the events to be stored in the "Logbook", activate or
deactivate the respective [checkboxes].

Select the [View Filter] tab in the editing panel. The filter dialogue box is used to define
certain stored events which will be displayed in the "Logbook".

To determine the elements and the period in which related information is displayed in the
"Logbook", activate or deactivate the respective checkboxes.
9.4.2 Logbook Event Lists
To display all events as set in the "Logbook" setting dialogue, click on the [Menu] button and
select the [Logbook] top menu.

The following features are available:

 [Date Selection] icon - To search for a recorded event based on the selected date
 [Event] icon - To trigger an event
 [User Task Log] tab - To display all events related to user operations, such as
"Manual Position Fix"
 [Navigation Alert Log] tab - To display all events related to navigational alerts, such
as "Chart Alert" for crossing the safety contour
 [System Alert Log] tab - To display all events related to system alerts, such as
"System Alert" for position1 failure

To display certain data, click on the [Date Selection] icon, enter the desired “date” and select
the respective [tab] of the event to be displayed .

All recorded events will be displayed in the "Event list" accordingly.

To obtain detailed information about a specific event, select the desired entry in the "Event
list". The requested information will be displayed in the "Event detail information" panel
accordingly.
9.4.3 Detail Information Panel
The "Event detail information" panel, contains additional event related information such as
the own ship's position, course and speed.

Moreover, the user can add extra information, such as meteorological data or explanatory
statements, to either an already recorded event or a new event by clicking on the [Event]
button.

To do so, click on the respective [text box] or [combo box] of the information to be added,
enter the desired values or comments.
9.4.4 Month Log
Data is stored in the long-term log book in predefined intervals.

This data is available for 90 days, counting back from the current date.

Manual chart updates or hidden objects can be redisplayed for 90 days

Logbook files, playback data, sailing journal recording data, for up to 90 days
Optimized displays of Maritime Safety Information for up to 90 days
Radar data log storage period can be set within the range from 1 to 30 days
9.5.1 Playback Controller
Access the [Menu], click on the [Code Input] icon and enter [9999] in the "Password
input" dialogue box.

To start the "Playback" mode, select the [Playback] task. The displayed player
contains the following features:

 [ ] button - To exit the "Playback" mode

 "Playback time" - Displays the playback time
 Playback [Slider] - To adjust the time of the replay file
 "Control" - [Control] button to minimize the panel
o - Operation buttons
o [Playback speed selection] combo box
o [Playback time] icon to adjust the playback "Start:"/"End:" time
o [Drive selection] combo box
o "Playback list" to select the desired file
 "Detail Log" section
o [Detail log] button to minimize the panel
 o Displays additional data on the selected file
 9.5.2 Start Playback
 Click on the [Drive selection] combo box, select [Local Disk] and all folders
contained will appear.

Click on the desired folder. All stored files are displayed in the "Playback list".

Select the file to be played back.

To adjust the replay speed, click on the [playback speed selection] combo box, and
select the desired speed.

To set the time frame to be replayed, either move the [Playback Slider] to the desired
position or click on the [Playback start time] icon for "Start” and [Playback end time]
icon for "End". Next, adjust the time as required.

To start the replay, click on the button.

The surface picture will be displayed accordingly. Repeat this procedure for other
files as required.
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Beside the required features that an ECDIS is able to provide, there is a variety of additional
functions and information that can be displayed on the ECDIS. Among these are, radar information,
wave analysis, NAVTEXT messages or tidal information.

10.1.1 Monitoring Circle

To set a dragging anchor monitoring area, access the [Menu] and click on the [Anchor
Watch] icon. Select [Circle] from the “Mode” combo box, and choose the anchor that has
been let go, by clicking on the respective buttons.

 [Anchor1] sets the center of the circle at the starboard anchor position, whereas
 [Anchor2] sets the center of the circle at the port anchor position

To adjust the size of the circle, click on the “Radius” text box and enter the desired value.
Alternatively, click on the square, enclosing the dragging anchor monitoring circle, and move
the cursor to the desired position and left-click to confirm.

Note: If an anchor position has not been set during the initial installation of the ECDIS, the
center of the dragging anchor monitoring circle automatically becomes the bow of the ship.

10.1.2 Monitoring Polygon

Select the [Polygon] from the "Mode" combo box and click on the [New] button to activate
the drawing cursor.

Move the cursor to the desired position and set the first position by a left-click on the chart
area. Repeat this procedure for all subsequent positions.

To confirm, right-click on the chart area. To adjust a set position, click in the respective [text
box] and enter the desired value. Alternatively, click on the desired point in the chart pane,
move the cursor to the desired position and confirm by a left-click.

10.1.3 Activate/Deactivate Anchor Watch

To activate the "AnchorWatch" function, click on the [Off] button.

The dashed circle or polygon is now represented as a solid line. If the look-ahead sector is
active, it will disappear from the chart area.

If the own ship exceeds the set area limits, the alarm "Dragging anchor" will be triggered.

Closing the "AnchorWatch" dialog box does not deactivate the feature.

To deactivate the function, click on the [On] button in the "Monitoring Anchor" segment.

10.2.1 PI Line Menu

To activate this function, access the [Menu], click on [Tools] and then the [PI] button.
The "PI Menu" dialog box appears, containing the following options:

 “Display of All Lines”: to enable or disable the display of the PI lines

 The “parameter setting” area, where the direction, and the display interval, are
set
 “Floating”: to define the position of the PI lines on the chart pane. By selecting
[Off], the CCRP position is used as a starting point. By selecting the [Screen
Fix] option, the PI line position is fixed on the center of the ECDIS screen and
if [L/L Fix] is chosen, the PI line origin is fixed on a defined position.
 “Heading Link”: if the checkbox is selected, the "PI Bearing" is equal to the
own ship's heading.
 "Reference Bearing": is used to set the PI line reference bearing, either as
True North, or relative to the own ship's heading.

10.2.2 “All” Mode

The “Mode” combo box allows the user to select the mode of operation, and to set its related
functions.

[All] - All PI lines are operating concurrently. The "PI Bearing" and the "Interval" can be set,
to define the bearing and distance between the PI lines. By clicking the respective button, it is
also possible to toggle between NM/km/sm.

The "Operation Area" is used to determine the PI lines position to, [Both Side] or [One Side],
in reference to the set origin.

10.2.3 “Individual” Mode

[Individual] - eight PI lines can be set separately. By opening the “Index Line” combo box, a
certain PI line can be selected and adjusted. Enable the “Display” checkbox to display the
selected PI line on the chart pane.

In this mode the user may set the “PI Bearing”, the “Interval”, the “Length L/R” by filling the
respective numerical field. By activating the “Sequential” checkbox, it is also possible to
place the PI’s in ascending order.

10.2.4 “Track” Mode

[Track] - a group of four PI's can be set. By opening the "Group" combo box, a certain pair of
PI's can be selected. Enable the “Display” checkbox to display the selected group on the chart
pane.

In this mode the user may set the "PI Bearing" and the "Interval" to define the bearing and
distance between the PI’s pair.

10.2.5 “Equiangular” Mode

[Equiangular] - four groups of two equiangular PI's can be set separately. By opening the
"Group" combo box, a certain pair of PI lines can be selected. Enable the “Display” checkbox
to display the selected group on the chart pane.

In this mode, the "PI Bearing" can be set always in true north, as well as the "Vertical Angle"
to determine the angle between the PI lines.

10.2.6 Create Index Line

An Index Line can be used to determine a safe or minimum distance from a navigational
hazard or object, such as shoreline to which the course can be approached without
encountering off-lying dangers.

To create PI lines, first click on the [Off] button in the “Display of All Lines” segment.
Afterwards, select the desired mode and set the related values as explained in previous topics.

Note: Crossing an Index Line does not trigger any alert.

10.2.7 Adjust Index Line

The PI Lines can be adjusted graphically. To change an Index Line parameter, left-click on it
and the cursor’s shape will change into either an "Arrow" or "Rotation" cursor. To adjust the
selected parameter, move the trackball in the desired direction and confirm by left-clicking.

Right-click to cancel the procedure. The user may repeat this basic process for other PI’s or
available mode of operations as required.

10.2.8 Global Display Settings

Access the [Menu], open [View], and click on the [Options] button. From the “View-
Options” dialog box, click on [Tools] in the classification pane. This dialog box allows
quick access to Index Lines that have already been created.

To activate the general display of Index Lines, select the [PI] checkbox. Afterwards,
select the respective [Index Line] checkbox to display a certain Index Line or group.
10.2.8 Global Display Settings
Access the [Menu], open [View], and click on the [Options] button. From the “View-
Options” dialog box, click on [Tools] in the classification pane. This dialog box allows
quick access to Index Lines that have already been created.

To activate the general display of Index Lines, select the [PI] checkbox. Afterwards,
select the respective [Index Line] checkbox to display a certain Index Line or group.

10.3.2 Conning Windows

Except from the "Conning" feature, the ECDIS provides additional conning windows to
monitor relevant information.

Click on the [✙] icon of the "INFO Monitoring". The "Page Selection" dialog box contains
additional conning windows, such as [Target INFO] and [Wind/Current] feature. Click on the
respective feature button to display any of them.

To close the conning window, click on the [Page Selection] icon and select [Off].

10.4.1 AIS Display Settings

Access [Menu], click on [View] and then the [Options] button. From the classification pane,
click on [Target] and the "Target" dialog box opens, containing the following options:

 “AIS Symbol” – It displays AIS targets

 “Sleeping Class A, Class B” - It enables the display of sleeping AIS targets of class A
and B
 “Physical AtoN” - It activates the display of Physical AIS AtoN when the AIS
Symbol is selected
 “Virtual AtoN” - It activates the display of Virtual AtoN when the AIS Symbol is
selected
  “TT1 Symbol” and “TT2 Symbol”- It displays the tracked target information received
from RADAR 1 or 2 respectively
 “TT Vector” - It displays target's course and speed vectors
 "TT Target ID" - This function includes three options. The first option is the [On/Off]
button which enables and disables labels with ship information. The second option is
[TT Track], which displays only labels of tracked targets and the third option is
[Ship's Name], which displays the TT Targets name.
 "AIS Target ID" - This function includes three options as well. The first option is the
[On/Off] button which enables and disables labels of activated AIS Targets. The
second option is [AIS Track], which displays only the label of tracked AIS targets and
the third option is [Ship's Name] which displays the name of AIS targets.

Note: The “CPA Ring (Only Relative mode)” checkbox is activated by default and is
represented by a thin red circle.

10.4.2 Filter Settings

AIS targets are activated when they enter the automatic activation area.

To set up the automatic acquisition/activation area, access [Menu] and click on [Settings].
From the classification pane, select [Filter] and the respective dialog box appears, containing
the following options:

 [Sector Filter] checkbox - To activate the display of AIS targets within the set
"Start/End Angle" values
 [Ring Filter] checkbox - To activate the display of AIS targets within the set "Ring
Distance" value

The [Sector Filter] and the [Ring Filter] can also be set in a graphic mode. Click on [Make
Target Filter] in the "Sector" or "Ring" tab to activate the graphic mode for drawing the
designated filters.

Note: It is possible to access the "Setting of AIS/TT Filter" in a second way. Access [Menu]
and click the [View] button. Select [Options] and click on the [Own Ship] in the "View-
Options" classification pane. Click [Next] in the edit pane and select [Setting of AIS/TT
Filter].

10.4.3 Entering Own Ship’s AIS Voyage Data

The own ship´s AIS data can be entered and edited for each voyage/navigation via the "AIS
Voyage Data".

To set the "AIS Voyage Data", access the [Menu], open [TT/AIS] and select [AIS Voyage
Data].

The following information can be entered, via the respective textboxes or drop-down menus:

 Destination
 ETA (UTC)
  NAV Status
 Draft
 Cargo Category
 Persons On-board

Once the AIS Voyage Data fields have been edited, click [Send].

Note: All the values are collected in the "Static information" of the "Own Ship AIS Data". To
check the "Own Ship AIS Data", access the [Menu], open [TT/AIS] and select [Own Ship
AIS Data].

10.4.4 Edit and Send AIS Message

AIS Messages can be sent and stored using the ECDIS.

To send an AIS Message, access [Menu], open [TT/AIS] and click on [Edit and Send
AIS Message]. The following fields should be completed:

 Addressed, where the MMSI code should be specified, or

 Broadcast, where the message is broadcast to all receivers
 Category: - Safety Message - Routine Message
 Message text, in particular for the message input, the following features can
be used:
 the [LL&Time] button, automatically enters the own ship´s LAT/LON/Time
 the [View Tray] button, allows to copy an already existing saved message

Once the message is ready, it can be saved or sent. The message will be stored and
be available in the "AIS MSG Tray". The "Sending Completed" message will be
displayed and can be acknowledged by clicking on [OK].

10.4.5 AIS Message Tray

To access the "AIS Message Tray" click on [Menu], open [TT/AIS] and click on [AIS
Message Tray]. Three tray categories are shown:

 TX Tray
 Saved Tray
 RX Tray

The messages are organized in lists and can be filtered by:

  "Message Format" (All, Addressed and Broadcast)
 "Message Category"

Click on the respective column header to filter the list in ascending or descending
order.
10.4.6 Highlighting AIS Symbols
The "Highlighting" feature allows the user to filter the targets displayed on the
ECDIS, according to the desired criteria.

To access the "Highlighting", click on [Menu], open the [TT/AIS] and click on
[Highlighting]. To apply the search criteria, select the “Highlighting by the following
search criteria” checkbox.

The criteria are applied to both, “TT/AIS” and “AIS” targets. Specific criteria can be
set by:

 entering the desired values, within the pre-set range

 choosing from the drop-down combo box"

As an example, the criteria can be set to display only targets which match the
following:

 Transit direction: Opposite way

 Length: above 5m
 Type of Ship: Pilot Vessel
 Navigation Status: Under Way Using Engine
 10.4.7 AIS List
 To access the information monitoring window, click on [Menu], open [TT/AIS] and
click on [TT/AIS List]. Click on the [AIS List] button.

Two different sets of column information can be displayed, by selecting the respective
radio buttons.

10.4.8 Last Lost AIS Target

To access the "Information Reference" dialog box, click on [Menu], open the [TT/AIS]
and click on [Last Lost AIS Target]. The information is organized in three main
sections:

 Ship-specific static information

 Ship static information that can change for each navigation
 Dynamic information
10.5.1 TT Display Settings
 Since the specific “TT Display” and “AIS Display” settings are treated in an unified
way, please refer to topic 10.4.1.

10.5.2 Acquisition Zone Settings

 The Acquisition Zone, is a circular sector in which a TT can automatically be
acquired and activated.

Access [Menu], click on [Alert] and select [New Target Alarm] in the classification
pane.

To set an acquisition zone, select “Use AZ1” checkbox, and edit the relevant fields.

The acquisition zone can also be set in a graphic mode. Click on [Make AZ1/2] in the
edit pane and this will enable drawing and editing the zone acquisition directly on the
chart.

Note: A second acquisition zone can be set, by selecting the “Use AZ2” checkbox.
 10.6.1 Activate Radar Overlay
 There are two options for activating the radar overlay.

The first option, is from the “radar overlay” section on the bottom bar. Select the
Radar antenna to be used, and then click on the [Radar Overlay] button. The display
switches to “Day3” mode, for better contrast between the radar echo and the chart
area.

The second option is via the [View] menu, the [View-Option] dialog box.

Click on [Radar] in the classification pane, select the desired radar antenna and
activate the checkbox.

Note: To adjust the echo brilliance, drag the slider to "Opaque" or "Transparent" as
desired.

10.7.1 Activating AIO

 To activate the AIO, access [Menu] and select [View]. Click on the [Options] button
and select [AIO/T&P] from the classification pane.

Select the [All AIO Objects] checkbox, to display the mentioned AIO data categories.

Select the respective checkboxes to switch the certain categories on or off.

10.8.1 Evaluating the Chart Datum

 The horizontal datum which is currently set for the GPS, can be evaluated directly in
the "Own Ship Information" area.
 The horizontal datum on which the ENC is referred to, can be directly evaluated via
the “Chart Legend” tab, in the “Pick Report” dialog box.

10.9.1 Setting the Multi View Mode

To adjust the settings of the Multi View Mode, open the [View] menu and click on the [Multi
View Mode] button. The following view modes are available:

 [Single View] – Default single chart area

 [Top-Bottom] – Chart area is horizontally split in half
 [Right-Left] – Chart area is vertically split in half
 [Picture in picture] – A draggable window contains the second view


It is also possible to specify an area for “View2” from the current chart display. Click
on the [Select Area from View1 for View2] button and move the cursor on the chart
pane. Click on the chart area to set the first corner of the rectangle and move the
cursor to expand it as desired.

Click again, and the set area is displayed in “View2”.

10.9.2 Adjusting the Multi View

 Depending on the selected view mode, the areas for "View1" and "View2" can be
adjusted in size.

To do so, move the cursor to the separation line until it changes to a double arrow.
Click and hold the left key and move the cursor. Release the key to place it.

If "Picture in picture" mode is selected, move the cursor to the title bar of the "View2"
dialog box and click and hold the left key. Now move the cursor to drag the window
to the desired location and release the key.

10.10.1 Starting Auto Sail

 The system can automatically navigate the ship, following the planned route.

To start the “Automatic Sail”, access [Menu] and click on the [Autosail] button. Click
on [Start], and the "Autosail" dialog box appears. The route has to be defined either
manually, by creating a new route, or by selecting a "pre-planned" route.

Click on the "Route" combo box and select the route to be tracked from the drop-
down menu. Alternatively, click on [Click here to plan a new Route] to open the route
editor. For route creation, please refer to Module 5.

Once the route has been selected, a route check will be contacted. If no dangers are
detected, a message dialog box will appear, stating that "This route is safe". Click on
[Next] to switch to “2 Select WPT" tab
 10.10.2 Starting Auto Sail by Selecting Waypoint
 Click on the "TO-WPT" combo box and select the waypoint from which the
"Autosail" shall start from.

A temporary route is calculated to enable a smooth transition from the current

position to the selected start waypoint. This is indicated either by a
confirmation, or error message dialog box, which requires a final confirmation
to start the "Auto Sail".

To activate the "Auto Sail", click on [Start]. The "Route Monitoring" and
"Voyage Information" dialog boxes appear.

Note: Once the route monitoring is active and the "Auto Sail" dialog box is
opened, waypoints which were already passed are not available.
 10.10.3 Facing Chart Dangers
 If chart dangers are detected, a message dialog box will be displayed. These
dangers have to be evaluated and, where necessary, rectified.

If dangers are detected and have already been evaluated and considered as
non-dangerous to the vessel, click on [Click here to confirm and modify the
route].
 10.10.4 Stop Automatic Sailing
 To stop automatic sailing, click on the [Track Control Stop] button in the "Voyage
Information" dialog box. An operator message dialog box opens, which requires the
confirmation to “Stop Track Control".

To confirm, click [OK]. The "System" dialog box states that the autopilot steering
mode has been switched to another steering mode.
