ACR Electronics NAUTICAST SAR AIS User Manual

SAR AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

User Manual

P/N 2660

Y1-03-0207

ACR Electronics, Inc.

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Warning:

Although ACR strives for accuracy in all its publications; this material may contain errors or
omissions, and is subject to change without prior notice. ACR shall not be made liable for any
specific, indirect, incidental or consequential damages as a result of its use. ACR components may
only be used in safety of life devices or systems, with the express written approval of ACR, as the
failure of such components could cause the failure of the ACR device or system. If these fail, it is
reasonable to assume that the safety of the user or other persons may be endangered.

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NAUTICAST Transponder

User Manual

Index Page Number

1 STARTING THE NAUTICAST..................................................................................................................................................................4

1.1 Initial Set Up of the NAUTICAST for operation...........................................................................................................................4

1.2 Entering the MMSI and IMO Numbers........................................................................................................................................5

1.3 Entering Ship Settings ................................................................................................................................................................7

1.4 Entering Voyage Related Data ...................................................................................................................................................8

1.5 Service and User Passwords....................................................................................................................................................10

2 NAUTICAST

2.1 NAUTICAST Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................................14

2.2 Explanation of the “Cursor Cross” ............................................................................................................................................14

2.3 Explanation of the Num-Locked and [NUM] Functions.............................................................................................................14

2.4 Explanation of the Soft Keys..................................................................................................................................................... 15

2.5 Safety Keys...............................................................................................................................................................................15

3 NAUTICAST

3.1 Navigation Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................16

3.1.1 Short Header....................................................................................................................................................................18

3.1.2 Other Vessel Details ........................................................................................................................................................ 19

3.2 Menu Structure ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

3.3 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................................................22

3.4 Sub-Menus Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................23

3.4.1 Messages.........................................................................................................................................................................23

3.4.2 AIS Status........................................................................................................................................................................23

3.4.3 Voyage Settings – (User Password Protected) ...............................................................................................................24

3.4.4 Ship Settings – (User Password Protected) ....................................................................................................................24

3.4.5 Configuration – (User Password Protected) ....................................................................................................................25

3.4.6 Service Configuration – (Service Password Protected)...................................................................................................25

3.4.7 Display Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 26

3.4.8 Graphical Display Settings...............................................................................................................................................26

3.5 Sub-Menus Detailed ................................................................................................................................................................. 27

3.5.1 Messages.........................................................................................................................................................................27

3.5.2 AIS Status........................................................................................................................................................................41

3.5.3 Voyage Settings (User Password Protected) ..................................................................................................................46

3.5.4 Ship Settings (User Password Protected) .......................................................................................................................49

3.5.5 Transponder Configuration (User Password Protected)..................................................................................................53

3.5.6 Service Configuration (Service Password Protected).............................................................................

3.5.7 Display Settings ............................................................................................................................................................... 71

3.6 Graphical User Interface (GUI)................................................................................................................................................. 72

3.6.1 Switching between the Views ..........................................................................................................................................72

3.6.2 The Radar View ............................................................................................................................................................... 74

3.6.3 Message and Alarm Handling..........................................................................................................................................82

3.6.4 Configuration of the Graphical Display ............................................................................................................................84

AFETY FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................................................................. 94

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4.1 MOB Person over Board................................................................................................................................................................ 94

4.2 Activating the SRM Safety Related Message Button..........................................................................................................................96

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ROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................................................................................................101

5.1 Reading and understanding Alarms:..............................................................................................................................................101

5.2 Alarm Codes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 102

5.3 Text Messages.......................................................................................................................................................................... 103

5.4 Restarting the NAUTICAST..........................................................................................................................................................103

6 C

ONTACT AND SUPPORT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 104

7 A

PPENDIX.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 105

7.1 Explanation of commonly used Abbreviations........................................................................................................................ 105

7.2 Certificates

USER INTERFACE............................................................................................................................................................13

SCREENS .......................................................................................................................................................................16

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History of Changes

Date
2006-09-18 1.0 A Released Release New J. Wuenschel

Version Rev. Status

Comments

Responsible

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1 Starting the NAUTICAST

1.1 Initial Set Up of the NAUTICAST for operation

ATTENTION: IMO REGULATIONS MANADATE THAT YOU ENTER THIS INFORMATION.

After installing the antennas and hardware the following User, Voyage related and Ship Settings
data needs to be entered. Upon Start-up (Applying power) enter the following information.

a) Enter MMSI Number - See paragraph 1.2 on entering information.

During the initial boot or after “factory settings” the user is asked to enter a valid MMSI
number. As long as this is not done, the system does not transmit. This appears as Alarm-ID
56 with the text “AIS: ENTER MMSI NUMBER”.

LAT: N/A SOG: N/A 00/00/00
LON: N/A COG: N/A 24:60:60
IntN/A: STOP ! 7A 1T

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Time 24:60 00/00
[!] ALARM ID:56
AIS: ENTER MMSI NUMBER

Please press OK to enter MMSI number!
Tx temporary suppressed

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

b) Enter IMO Number - See paragraph 1.2 on Entering information.

c) Ship Settings Data - After initial entry of the Ship Settings Data any changes in the

information below should be edited accordingly. See Paragraph 1.3 on entering information.

• Enter Call Sign

• Enter Ships Name

• Enter Length of Ship

• Enter Beam of Ship

• Enter Internal GPS antenna Position

• Enter External GPS Antenna Position (If applicable).

• Enter Ship Type

d) Voyage related Data – After initial entry of the Voyage related Data any changes in the

information below should be edited accordingly.
See paragraph 1.4 above on entering information.

• Enter Cargo Type

• Enter Draught

• Enter Destination

• Enter ETA

• Enter Navigation Status.

e) Password – Service and User passwords see section 1.5

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1.2 Enterin g the MMSI and IMO Numbe r s

Select from the Main Menu “Service Configuration” Number 6. Menu is SERVICE password

protected with default password “NAUT”. Enter Service Password and use the up and down arrows
on keypad to select “Change MMSI / IMO” than press M5 “Select” or “by pressing number 3 on the
keypad.
Input your MMSI and IMO number and press Save to store data. Unit will reboot itself after pressing
Save. Continue to 4.2 after reboot.

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19' E 0o13' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
|---------------------------------­ | Menu

-----| |
| +- 1. Messages
View | +- 2. AIS Status
| +- 3. Voyage Settings

-----| +- 4. Ship Settings
| +- 5. Transponder Configuration
Msg. | +- 6. Service Configuration
| +- 7. Display Settings

-----|
|
Displ|

---------------------------------------­NUM| Select->| | |<-Back

Service Configuration Menu Example:

N 1o21' E 0
|---------------------------------­ | 6. Service Configuration

-----| |
| +- 1. Change Service Password
View | +- 2. User Password Settings
| +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO

-----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings
|
Msg. |
|

-----|
|
Displ|

---------------------------------------­NUM| Select->| | |<-Back

4' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm

Note: MMSI and IMO Data input are limited to 9 characters.

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N 1o21' E 0o14' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm
********** Change MMSI / IMO ***********

MMSI :1193046
IMO No.:303174162

---------------------------------------­NUM| Save | | | Back

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1.3 Entering Ship Settings

Select from the Main Menu “Ship Settings” Menu is USER password protected with default password
“NAUT”. Enter Password and use the up and down arrows to edit Ship Settings then press Enter or
the numeric reference on the keypad to select and edit.
Save after editing.

Main Menu Example:

N 1o23' E 0o16' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
|---------------------------------­ | Menu

-----| |
| +- 1. Messages
View | +- 2. AIS Status
| +- 3. Voyage Settings

-----| +- 4. Ship Settings
| +- 5. Transponder Configuration
Msg. | +- 6. Service Configuration
| +- 7. Display Settings

-----|
|
Displ|

---------------------------------------­NUM| Select->| | |<-Back

Select Ship Settings and press M5 [Enter]. Enter User Password and Continue.

Ship Settings Menu Example:

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19' E 0o12' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm

************ Ship Settings *************
/\ +

CallSign:D11233 / \|
ShipName:ANDREA DORIA | |
Length :220m | A
Beam :43m | x--+
RefPtExt:A200 B20 C10 D33m | | B
RefPtInt:A190 B30 C20 D23m +-C-+D-+
ShipType: Pilot vessel

---------------------------------------­ | Save | | | Back

Select and enter Call Sign.
Select and enter Ship Name.
Select and enter Length of Ship.
Select and enter Beam of Ship.
Select and enter Internal and External GPS antenna positions.
Select and enter a default ShipType with the [Left] & [Right] arrows.

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Setting the Internal and External GPS Antenna Position.
Note: It is critical for the proper orientation of your ship to other AIS users to enter this data

accurately.
Example: Length of ship = 220m and Beam = 43m.

GPS ANTENNA location on ship (is x in above Menu example) is located 200 meters from bow (A)

and 33 Meters from Starboard side (D).

Note: You can only enter Dimension A and D. B and C are automatically calculated.

You would enter A200D33 (without spaces, no decimals and no commas).
Then Press Save.
The line then should look like the example above for External Reference point.

RefPointExt = A200 B20 C10 D33m (Position of the external GPS antenna)

A = the distance from bow (front) to the antenna.
B= the distance from the antenna to the stern (rear)
C = the distance from the port (left) side to the antenna
D = the distance from the antenna to the starboard (right) side

Enter RefPtInt (location of the internal GPS antenna) in the same way.
Save the new settings by pressing [Save].

Press [Back] return to the Main Menu Screen without saving any changes.

1.4 Entering Voyage Related Data

Select from the Main Menu “Voyage Settings” Menu is USER password protected with default
password “NAUT”. Enter Password and use the up and down arrows to edit Voyage Related data
then press Enter or the numeric reference on the keypad to select and edit.

Save after editing.

Main Menu Example:

N 1o20' E 0o13' |1> N/A|2>0.00|3>0.10nm
|---------------------------------­ | Menu

-----| |
| +- 1. Messages
View | +- 2. AIS Status
| +- 3. Voyage Settings

-----| +- 4. Ship Settings
| +- 5. Transponder Configuration
Msg. | +- 6. Service Configuration
| +- 7. Display Settings

-----|
|
Displ|

---------------------------------------­NUM|Select->| | |<-Back

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Password inquiry Example: The password query field appears. Input password and press M5 [Enter].

N 1o31' E 0o24' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm

----------------------------------------

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
User password protected!

Please enter user password:

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

---------------------------------------­ | Enter | | | Exit

Scroll to the Voyage Setting Fields with up and down arrows and input your vessel data.
Select a default Cargo Type, Draught, POB (Persons on board), Destination, ETA and Navigation
Status Setting using the [Left] & [Right] arrow keys.

Save the new settings by pressing [Save], and return to the Main Menu Screen by pressing [Exit].
Press [Back] to return to the Main Menu without saving any changes.

Voyage Related Menu Example:

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18' E 0o12' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm

*********** Voyage Settings ************

Cargo :<N/A or harmless>
Draught :24.8m
PoB :1
Dest. :CASABLANCA
ETA :10/13 12:31
NavStat.:Engaged in fishing

---------------------------------------­ | Save | | | Back

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1.5 Service and User Passwords

The Transponder system is equipped with two levels of Password Protection, User and Service
Password.

1) The User Password, which is the lower security level, allows access to all menus except Menu 6:
Service Configuration which is protected by the Service Password.

2) The Service Password is required in order to enter the Service Configuration Menu. This is a
higher security level that can not be accessed with the User Password and therefore ensures that
the Service Configuration is protected, and limited to authorized service personnel.
The master of the vessel has to ensure that only authorized persons are allowed to make changes to
the Service Configuration and ensures that the newly reset password is stored very carefully, as it
can not be reset from the default “NAUT” a second time.

WARNING: a master key is not available and the unit would have to be returned to a service center

to correct for a lost Service password.
The User Password can be reset in the service configuration menu by entering the Service
Configuration menu and creating a new password.

Changing the Service Password

Select “Service Configuration” from the Main Menu with the cursor button [Up] & [Down] or press
Number 6 on the keyboard.
The password query field appears. Input default Service Password “NAUT” and press M5 [Enter].

N 1o24' E 0o17' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm

----------------------------------------

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Service password protected!

Please enter service password:

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

---------------------------------------­ | Enter | | | Exit

Select Submenu 1 “Change Service Password” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] by pressing Nr. 1
on the keyboard.

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Service Menu Example:

N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
|---------------------------------­ | 6. Service Configuration

-----| |
| +- 1. Change Service Password
View | +- 2. User Password Settings
| +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO

-----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings
|
Msg. |
|

-----|
|
Displ|

---------------------------------------­NUM| Select->| | |<-Back

Service Password Menu Example:

N 1o25' E 0o18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
******* Change Service Password ********

Enter new password :
Repeat new password:

{Length: 4..8 characters}

---------------------------------------­ | Save | | | Back

Enter the new Password: Then push Enter (M5).
Repeat the new Password: Then Push Enter (M5).

A minimum of 4, a maximum of 8 characters are allowed. Should the new password include
numbers, use the shift key to generate them.

Press Save to store the change.

Changing the User Password

Select Submenu 2 “User Password Settings” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] or by pressing Nr. 2
on the keyboard.

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|---------------------------------­ | 6. Service Configuration

-----| |
| +- 1. Change Service Password
View | +- 2. User Password Settings
| +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO

-----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings
|
Msg. |
|

-----|
|
Displ|

---------------------------------------­NUM| Select->| | |<-Back

Select Submenu 1 “Change User Password” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] or by pressing Nr. 1
on the keyboard.

N 1o21' E 0o14' |1>0.01|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
|---------------------------------­ | 6-2. User Password Settings

-----| |
| +- 1. Change User Password
View | +- 2. Change Password Protection
|

-----|
|
Msg. |
|

-----|
|
Displ|

---------------------------------------­NUM| Select->| | |<-Back

Enter the new Password:
Repeat the new Password:
A minimum of 4, a maximum of 8 characters are allowed. Should the new password include
numbers, use the shift key to generate them.

N 1o25' E 0o18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
******* Change User Password ***********

Enter new password :
Repeat new password:

{Length: 4..8 characters}

---------------------------------------­ | Save | | | Back

Press Save to store the changes.

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2 NAUTICAST User Interface

Soft Keys [M1] – [M8]

Navigation Screen

Header (max. 3 lines)

________________

Navigation Screen or

(Content 13 lines)

MENU

Display

tructure

Safety Keys

.

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Keyboard

Enter Key

Curser
Cross

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2.1 NAUTICAST Keyboard

The NAUTICAST 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 ($; %; &; /; (; ); <;

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; \ ; [; ]; ) can be reached by holding down the Function [Fn] key

and pressing the chosen key.

2.2 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.

2.3 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 Shift [×] Key.

Tip: The NAUTICAST automatically changes the keys “Q” through to “P” to numerical input 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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2.4 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

filter option on AIS targets in graphical view

[M1]

• FA (hides received Class A targets)

• FB (hides received Class B targets)

[M2]

Display Modes

This Soft Key allows toggling between the different Display Modes.

Safety Message

[M3]:

This Soft Key allows direct Message Writing. Either broadcast or addressed messages
can be sent in this mode. Pending alarms could be accessed by this Soft Key

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

2.5 Safety Keys

The NAUTICAST is fitted with Safety Keys, which allow the user to automatically send urgent
messages without the necessity of navigating the Menus.

The MOB Button sends out precise position of an MOB incident to Addressed

[MOB]

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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3 NAUTICAST Screens

The advanced version of the

Navigation Screen - Standard screen, automatically visible
Menu Structure - Visible after pressing the [Menu] Soft Key
Graphical User Interface - The Graphical User Interface is visible after pressing the [M2] Soft

3.1 Navigation Screen

This screen provides the user with Navigation Data from their 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.

NAUTICAST offers three display modes:

Key (new mode)

LAT:N 1°27.845'ExtSOG:34.6kn 05/26/06
LON:E 0°21.289'ExtCOG:173.0° 10:52:26
IntGPS: 3D A/ ExtHDT:222° Reg6 !

001/021..ShipName....RNG.BRG..SOG..COG..

DOREEN [Cl-A] N/A 120 22.2 301.5
FINE EAGLE [Cl-A] 0.00 N/A 13.1 359.9
SYLVAEPSILON [Cl-A] 0.10 23 32.1 203.2
ESSOTOKYO [Cl-A] 0.43 99 10.0 120.3
KATHARGO [Cl-B] 0.59 342 21.2 50.0
SANEI [Cl-A] 0.80 272 32.1 270.1
KATOO [Cl-A] 1.00 321 21.2 200.8
ID=002319999_[Base] 1.34 277 0.0 0.0
MINILOG [Cl-A] 1.96 201 21.7 102.2
ALIBRAHIMYA [Cl-A] 2.66 340 22.1 30.3
EWALD M [Cl-A] 2.75 121 N/A N/A
ID=231919191 [SAR ] 3.36 66 24.1 2.9>

A 2T

Dynamic Keys: Navigation Screen

[M5]

[Enter]

Select desired vessel
for Vessel Details

Select desired vessel for
Vessel Details

[Up] /
[Down]

[Left] /
[Right]

Scroll Vessel Listing
Pages

Scroll Vessel Listing
Pages

Lines 1 – 3 of the Navigation Screen represent your own vessels data (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.

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Own Vessel Data

LAT:N 1°27.845'ExtSOG:34.6kn 05/26/06
LON:E 0°21.289'IntCOG:173 .0 ° 10:52:26

LAT: Latitude
LON: Longitude

Date:

The actual UTC - date (MM.DD.YY) and time (hh.mm.ss) are displayed on the top

right hand corner of this view.

IntGPS: 3D A/ ExtHDT:222° Reg6

IntGPS Indicates normal or differential mode of GPS position.

2D or 3D: Indicates the precision of the GPS result.
Indicates the used position source:
intGPS. = internal GNSS receiver
extGPS = external GNSS receiver (sensors)

A/B: (A or B) Indicates the last transmitting channel in use.

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.

Message (SRM) Indication

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LAT:N 1

27.845'ExtSOG:34.6kn *3S

Queued safety related messages, e.g. *3S are displayed in the date field (instead of the date) – in
the above example 3 Safety Related (3S) Messages are queued, and await viewing and handling
(acknowledgement or reply) in the Message Inbox History.

Alarm (ALR) and Text (TXT) Indication

IntGPS: 3D /B Reg6 ! 3A 2T

Queued alarms or messages, e.g. ! 3A 2T are displayed in the 3rd line – in the above example
3 (3A) Alarms and 2 (2T) Text Messages are in queue, and await viewing and handling
(acknowledgement and reaction).

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Other Vessel Data

001/021..S

001/021

HIPNAME....RNG.BRG..SOG..COG..

(E.g: Vessel 01 of 021) current or selected Vessel/ Total number of Vessels (max.
256 Vessels)

Name of the Ship and AIS – Type:
Cl-A: SOLAS Class-A Ship

ShipName:

Cl-B: Leisure Craft
Base: Base station
SAR : Search and Rescue Aircraft

Vessel Range

RNG

Note: The vessel closest to own ship, or where position data is unknown (N/A), is

listed first.

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
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”.

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Own Vessel Position: N 1o21' E 0o14'

1> Closest vessel situated 0.10 nm away

2> Second closest vessel situated 1.30nm away

3> Third closest vessel situated 1.80nm away

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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 1o21' E 0o14' |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
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

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ROT :-0.2o/min l

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.

Position of the selected vessel:

LAT :S 74-50'23" LON :W 9-34'19"

Heading and Rotation of the selected vessel:

Heading :77

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ROT :-0.2o/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

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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

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 NAUTICAST is fitted with an
integrated display unit, it will always show “DTE: Available”.

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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

-----| |
| +- 1. Messages
View | +- 2. AIS Status
| +- 3. Voyage Settings

-----| +- 4. Ship Settings
| +- 5. Transponder Configuration
Msg. | +- 6. Service Configuration
| +- 7. Display Settings

-----| +- 8. Graphical Display Settings
|
Displ|

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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

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.

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3.4 Sub-Menus Overview

3.4.1 Messages

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| 1. Messages

-----| |
| +- 1. Write Addressed SRM
View | +- 2. Write Broadcast SRM
| +- 3. Inbox History

-----| +- 4. Inbox SRM
| +- 5. Inbox ALR (valid only)
Msg. | +- 6. Inbox LRI
|

-----|
|
Displ|

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3.4.2 AIS Status

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|---------------------------------­ | 2. AIS Status

-----| |
| +- 1. State / Conditions
View | +- 2. Own Ship Data
| +- 3. Own VHF Status

-----| +- 4. Alarm Status
| +- 5. TXT Status
Msg. | +- 6. Version Info
| +- 7. Security Log

-----|
|
Displ|

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3.4.3 Voyage Settings – (User Password Protected)

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*********** Voyage Settings ************

Cargo :<N/A or harmless>
Draught :24.8m
PoB :1
Dest. :CASABLANCA
ETA :10/13 12:31
NavStat.: Engaged in fishing

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3.4.4 Ship Settings – (User Password Protected)

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************ Ship Settings *************

/\ +
CallSign:D11233 / \|
ShipName:ANDREA DORIA | |
Length :220m | A
Beam :43m | x--+
RefPtExt:A200 B20 C10 D33m | | B
RefPtInt:A190 B30 C20 D23m +-C-+D-+
ShipType: Pilot vessel

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3.4.5 Configuration – (User Password Protected)

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|---------------------------------­ | 5. Transponder Configuration

-----| |
| +- 1. Change User Password
View | +- 2. Region Settings
| +- 3. Alarm Settings

-----| +- 4. Interrogation Settings
| +- 5. Sensor Settings
Msg. | +- 6. GPS Settings
|

-----|
|
Displ|

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3.4.6 Service Configuration – (Service Password Protected)

N 1

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|---------------------------------­ | 6. Service Configuration

-----| |
| +- 1. Change Service Password
View | +- 2. User Password Settings
| +- 3. Change MMSI / IMO

-----| +- 4. Restore Factory Settings
|
Msg. |
|

-----|
|
Displ|

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3.4.7 Display Settings

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*********** Display Settings ***********

Mode
|
+-[*] Day Min Max
| +---- Brightness:<9> [*********]
| +---- Contrast : 6 [****** ]
|
|
+-[ ] Night Min Max
+---- Brightness: 3 [*** ]
+---- Contrast : 2 [** ]

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3.4.8 Graphical Display Settings

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|---------------------------------­ | 8 Graphical Display Settings

-----| |
| +- 1. Fairway View Scale
View | +- 2. Fairway View Symbols
| +- 3. Radar View Symbols

-----| +- 4. Other graphical Settings
|
Msg. |
|

-----|
|
Displ|

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3.5 Sub-Menus Detailed

3.5.1 Messages

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|---------------------------------­ | 1. Messages

-----| |
| +- 1. Write Addressed SRM
View | +- 2. Write Broadcast SRM
| +- 3. Inbox History

-----| +- 4. Inbox SRM
| +- 5. Inbox ALR (valid only)
Msg. | +- 6. Inbox LRI
|

-----|
|
Displ|

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Dynamic Keys: Messages

[M5] [Select]

[M8] [Back]

Select chosen
Submenu

Return to Main Menu
Screen

[Enter]
[Up] /

[Down]

Confirm Message
Submenu Selection

Navigate Submenu
for Selection

Writing 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.

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************ Write Message *************

..ShipName......Dist..SOG..COG..CallSign

1>DOREEN-------> N/A 22.2 301.5 DORET6W
2>FINE EAGLE--->0.00 13.1 359.9 OEX1538
3>SYLVAEPSILON->0.10 32.1 203.2 ND4RX
4>ESSOTOKYO---->0.43 10.0 120.3 ZA9A
5>OLYMPIAHIGHWA>0.59 21.2 50.0 3FSH4
6>SANEI-------->0.80 32.1 270.1 YJQX9
7>KATOO-------->1.00 21.2 200.8 A4F317
8>OLYMPIA PALAC>1.34 [BASESTAT] 4DSW
9>MINILOG------>1.96 21.7 102.2 FOR6
10>ALIBRAHIMYA->2.66 22.1 30.3 DEZ42
11>TITANIC----->2.75 N/A N/A FSG >

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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 NAUTICAST Message Editor

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 1o20' E 0o13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
************ Write Message *************

Addressed SRM 129
SendTo:5004 (DOREEN)
Text:TEXT INPUT IS POSSIBLE HERE

---------------------------------------­ auto/ A / B /A+B
Channel: [*]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]

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Dynamic Keys: Addressed Message Editor
[M5] [Send] Send Message [Enter] Send Message

[M6] [Channel]

[M7] [Channel]

[M8] [Back]

Select Transmission
Channel

Select Transmission
Channel

Return to Vessel
Listing

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