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LOBALWATCH
2.1 Explanation of the “Cursor Cross”........................................................................................ 5
2.2 Explanation of the Num-Locked and [NUM] Functions ........................................................ 5
2.3 Explanation of the Soft Keys................................................................................................ 6
ONTACT AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ............................................................................69
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Soft Keys [M1] – [M8]
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Display
Navigation Screen
Header (max. 3 lines)
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Navigation Screen or
MENU Structure
(Content 13 lines)
Safety Keys
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AIS is fitted with a full alphanumeric keyboard, with the following functions:
By pressing any key on the keyboard the letters are addressed.
Number symbols and special characters are addressed by holding down the
shift [×] key and simultaneously pressing the chosen key.
The characters ($; %; &; /; (; ); <; ^ ; \ ; [; ]; ) can be reached by holding down the Function [Fn] key
and pressing the chosen key.
2.1 Explanation of the “Cursor Cross”
The Cursor Cross allows navigation within the current
screen [Up] [Down] [Left] [Right].
In addition to the actually displayed [Enter]
button, the
center of the cursor cross always has the Enter functionality.
2.2 Explanation of the Num-Locked and [NUM] Functions
The NUM-Locked function is enabled after pressing the Function [Fn]Key and the Shift [×] Key.
It is possible to disable the Num-Lock Function by pressing the Function [Fn] Key and the Shift [×]
Key.
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when the current application requires numbers, rather than letters to be input. This feature is
enabled when [NUM] appears on the bottom left hand side of the screen.
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2.3 Explanation of the Soft Keys
The Soft Keys are divided into vertical static keys [M1-M4] and horizontal dynamic keys [M5-M8],
which differ in function according to the current application.
Soft Key Definition
[M1] Reserved for future use
[M2] Reserved for future use
Safety Message
[M3]:
This Soft Key allows direct Message Writing. Either broadcast or addressed messages
can be sent in this mode.
Display Settings - Brightness and Contrast Regulator
[M4]:
This Soft Key allows the Display Settings to be changed between Daytime,
and Nighttime Modes.
[Menu]: Go to Main Menu or return to the Navigation View Screen.
[M5] – [M8]: These Soft Keys are described in individual screens
2.4 Safety Keys
The GlobalWatch
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The MOB Button sends out precise position of an MOB incident to Addressed
Vessels, therefore allowing the message to be sent to a vessel closest to
accident location.
[SRM]
The SRM Button sends out emergency Broadcast Safety Related Messages to
all ships in the Vessel Listing.
Note:
For detailed description of the Safety Functions see Chapter 4.
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The Display is divided into two different modes.
Navigation Screen - Standard Screen, automatically visible
Menu Structure - visible after pressing the [Menu] Soft Key
3.1 Navigation Screen
This screen provides the user with Navigation Data from the own vessel and lists all other vessels
within receiving range. This screen automatically appears after a period of 60 seconds of user
inactivity on the Transponder. The Navigation Screen can also be reached manually by pressing the
[M2] button once from the Main Menu Screen.
Lines 1 – 3 of the Navigation Screen refer to own vessel, and display Latitude and Longitude, Speed
Over Ground, Course Over Ground, Heading, Date and the UTC.
After line 4, all data refers to Other Vessels within receiving range.
The actual UTC - date (mm.dd.yyyy) and time (hh.mm.ss) are displayed on the top
right hand corner of this view.
IntGPS: 3D ExtHDT:222^ Reg6 A/
IntGPS Indicates normal or differential mode of GPS position.
2D or 3D: Indicates the precision of the GPS result.
Indicates the used position source:
(int) ext:
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ExtHDT True Heading
Reg:
Indicates the actual region of own vessel’s position. If no region number is displayed,
then the vessel is traveling on high sea and is outside a predefined region.
A/B: (A or B) Indicates the last transmitting channel in use.
Message (SRM) and Alarm (ALR) Indication
LAT:N 1^27.845'ExtSOG:34.6kn *3S2A
Queued alarms or messages, e.g. *3S2A are displayed in the date field (instead of the date) – in the
above example 3 Safety Related (3S) Messages, and 2 (2A) Alarms are in queue, and await viewing
and handling (acknowledgement or rejection) in the Message Inbox History.
Other Vessel Data
001/021..SHIPNAME....RNG.BRG..SOG..COG..
001/021
ShipName: Name of the Ship
RNG
BRG Vessel True Bearing
SOG Speed Over Ground
COG Course Over Ground
A maximum of 12 vessels are displayed on the screen. If more than 12 vessels are currently being
received, the symbol [>] on the right bottom appears, indicating that there are further vessels to be
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(E.g: Vessel 01 of 021) current or selected Vessel/ Total number of Vessels (max.
256 Vessels)
Vessel Range
Note: The vessel closest to own ship, or where position data is unknown (N/A), is
listed first.
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seen in the Vessel Listing. By pressing the [Right] key, it is possible to scroll to the next page for
further Vessel Listing, by pressing the [Left], the user scrolls back to the previous page.
Further details on any individual vessel can be obtained by scrolling down and selecting the desired
vessel by pressing [Enter]. A full explanation of the Vessel Details is given in the following section.
3.1.1 Short Header
A constant overview of the most important AIS navigation details, including own position and
distance of the three closest vessels is always displayed the first line. This information appears in
every Submenu and is called the “Short Header”.
N 1^21 E 0^14' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
Own Vessel Position: N 1^21' E 0^14'
1> Closest vessel situated 0.10 nm away
2> Second closest vessel situated 1.30nm away
3> Third closest vessel situated 1.80nm away
3.1.2 Other Vessel Details
This screen shows the Dynamic, Voyage and Vessel Related Data, which is currently being
transmitted by a previously selected vessel.
N 1^21' E 0^14' |1>0,10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
Time 2:07 ------------------ POS:001/021
LAT : S 74-50'23 LON : W 9-34'19
Heading :77^ ROT :-0.2^/min l
IMO No. :90733283 MMSI:5004
ShipName:DOREEN CS:DORET6W
ShipType:Passenger ship
Length :310m Beam:73m
RefPoint:A190 B120 C10 D>=63m
Cargo :N/A or harmless
Draught :3.3m
Dest. :HAWAI
ETA :10/15 12:31
NavStat.:Moored
EPFDType:GPS
PosAcc :High<10m DTE :Available
Current Time and Selected Vessel Number in Vessel Listing:
Time 2:07 ---------------- POS: 0001/0021
Time:
The period of time which has elapsed since the last update is shown in minutes and seconds.
The update rate differs according to the respective vessels speed.
POS:
Indicates the number of the selected vessel (e.g. vessel 02 of 21) from the Vessel Listing and the
total number of vessels being received.
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Position of the selected vessel:
LAT :S 74-50'23" LON :W 9-34'19"
Heading and Rotation of the selected vessel:
Heading :77^ ROT :-0.2^/min l
IMO-Number and MMSI of the selected vessel:
IMO No. : 90733283 MMSI: 5004
Name and CallSign of the selected vessel:
ShipName:DOREEN CS:DORET6W
Vessel Type
Passenger ship
Length and Beam of the selected vessel:
Length:310m Beam:73m
Reference Point (in meters):
This information indicates the Reference Point of the used GPS Antenna onboard the vessel.
RefPoint:A190 B120 C10 D<63m
A: 190m
B: 120m
C: 10m
D: <63m (means more than 63m in the case of a very large vessel)
Vessels Cargo:
Indicates the type of cargo on board.
N/A or harmless
Further Vessel Details:
Draught : 3.3m
Dest : HAWAII
ETA : 10/15 12:31
NavSt : Moored
Information on the vessel’s Equipment Position Finding Device:
EPFDType: GPS
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Position Accuracy and Data Terminal Equipment (DTE):
PosAcc :High <10m
DTE :Available
This information indicates that the vessels Transponder is connected with a user interface and can
show AIS Data. This function basically ensures, that the current Transponder being used is fitted
with a display and can therefore send and receive messages. As the GlobalWatch
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with an integrated display unit, it will always show “DTE: Available”.
3.2 Menu Structure
To call up the Main Menu, press the [Menu] button once, and all Submenus are displayed. The
cursor position indicates the selected submenu.
Menu navigation is achieved by pressing the [Up] or [Down] keys to select, and then by pressing
[Enter] to confirm the desired Submenu selection.
To escape from any Submenu and returning to the Navigation Screen, press the [M2] button at any
time.
The own vessel’s current Navigation Information is continuously displayed on the first line. It
contains the own position and the first three vessels, which are located within closest range of the
own ship.
Tip: Fast Menu Selection is achieved by simply pressing the desired Submenu Number on the
keyboard.
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3.3 Main Menu
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|--------------------------------- | Menu
Note:
The Navigation Screen automatically appears after some seconds of user inactivity on the
Transponder, or immediately by pressing the [Menu] button in the Main Menu.
Dynamic Keys: Main Menu Screen
[M5] [Select]
[M8] [Back]
Select chosen
Submenu
Return to Navigation
Screen
[Enter]
or
[Right]
[Up] /
[Down]
Confirm Submenu
Selection
Navigate Submenu
for selection
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3.4 Sub-Menus Overview
3.4.1 Messages
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| 1. Messages
This screen provides a means to write and send messages.
It is possible to select between an Addressed Message to a single selected vessel, and a Broadcast
Message, which is sent out to all vessels in the current Vessel Listing.
Message Inboxes:
The Inbox History gives an overview of all incoming messages. The Inboxes are further divided into
3 sections, allowing the user to see, and act upon specific Message Types.
1.3 Inbox History: Overview of all Messages, Alarms and LRI Interrogations
1.4 Inbox SRM: Listing all Safety Related Messages (SRM)
1.5 Inbox ALR: Listing of all valid Alarms (ALR)
1.6 Inbox LRI: Listing of all Long Range Interrogations (LRI)
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Message Storage Capacity:
The Inbox History has the capacity to store a total of 60 messages. The older messages are
automatically deleted, when the respective Inbox has reached its maximum storage capacity.
Message Type: Maximum Storage Capacity:
Addressed or Broadcast Messages (SRM): Latest 30 Messages stored
Alarms (ALR): Latest 20 stored
Long Range Interrogation (LRI): Latest 10 stored
a) Writing an Addressed Message
To write a Safety Related Message first select an addressee from the Vessel Listing. This is possible
by using the cursor buttons [Up] and [Down], and confirming the selection with [Enter] or [Select].
Tip: For fast Vessel Selection press the Vessel Number on the keyboard and the selected vessel is
immediately displayed.
N 1^26' E 0^20' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
************ Write Message *************
---------------------------------------NUM| Select | | | Back
Dynamic Keys: Messages
[M5] [Select]
[M8] [Back]
Write Message to
Selected Vessel
Return to Messages
Menu
[Enter]
Write Message to
Selected Vessel
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b) Using the GlobalWatch
After selecting a vessel, the Message Editor is automatically displayed.
Messages containing a maximum of 156 characters are allowed. Longer texts require a second
message. After text input completion, transmission to the selected addressee is facilitated by
pressing the [Send] button. The [<Back] button leads to the Message Editor for writing a second
message to the same addressee. A second activation of the [<Back] button leads to the Vessel
Listing and allows selection of another addressee.
It is possible to select the desired channel by pressing the [<Channel>] buttons.
The default setting for Addressed Messages is (auto) in contrast to Broadcasted Messages, where
the default setting is set at Channels A+B (AIS1 + AIS2).
N 1^20' E 0^13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
************ Write Message *************
Addressed SRM 129
SendTo:5004 (DOREEN)
Text:TEXT INPUT IS POSSIBLE HERE
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Channel: [*]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
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[M5] [Send]
[M6] [Channel]
[M7] [Channel]
[M8] [Back]
Send Message
Select Transmission
Channel
Select Transmission
Channel
Return to Vessel
Listing
[Enter]
Send Message
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c) Confirmation of Sent Addressed Message
The confirmation screen shows the successful message transmission and indicates which channels
(AIS1 or AIS2) were used.
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Transmission Status
[+] AIS1:OK, acknowledgement received
[-] AIS2:
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--------------------------------------- | | Send To | |<-Back
In some cases, the recipient’s Transponder may not be able to receive the message immediately –
due to Transponder in-operation. In this case, the confirmation of the send message arrives later,
upon Transponder re-operation.