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Index Page Number
1. X-Pack DS User Interface......................................................................................................................... 5
5.3. BSH exceptional Type Approval Certificate .................................................................................. 69
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History of Changes
Date
2002-12-17 1.0 Release-Pending A. Lesch
Version Status
Comments
Responsible
2002-12-18 1.0 Release-Pending
Inputs by C.M. from System
Development
A. Lesch
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1. X-Pack DS User Interface
Navigation Screen
Header (max. 3 lines)
Navigation Screen or
MENU - Structure
(Content 13 lines)
Display Soft Keys [M1] – [M8]
Safety Keys
Keyboard Enter Key
Cursor
Cross
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2. X-Pack DS Keyboard
The X-Pack DS is fitted with a full alphanumeric keyboard, with the following functions:
By pressing any key on the keyboard the blue letters are addressed.
Number symbols and special characters (
[!] key and simultaneously pressing the chosen key.
shift
The black characters can be reached by holding down the Function
2.1. Explanation of the “Cursor Cross”
The Cursor Cross allows navigation within the current screen
In addition to the actually displayed
functionality.
red) are addressed by holding down the
[Fn] key and pressing the chosen key.
[Up] [Down] [Left] [Right].
[Enter]button, the centre of the cursor cross always has the Enter
2.2. Explanation of the Num-Locked and [NUM] Functions
The NUM-Locked function is enabled after pressing the Function
It is possible to disable the Num-Lock Function by pressing the Function
Tip: The X-Pack DS 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 [
appears on the bottom left hand side of the screen.
[Fn]Key and the Shift [!] Key.
[Fn] Key and the Shift [!] Key.
NUM]
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2.3. Explanation of the Soft Keys
The Soft Keys are divided into vertical static keys
horizontal dynamic keys
Soft Key Definition
[M1] Reserved for future use
[M2] Reserved for future use
[M3]:
[M4]:
[Menu]: Go to Main Menu or return to the Navigation View Screen.
[M5] – [M8]: These Softs Keys are described in individual screens
[M5-M8], which differ in function according to the current application.
Safety Message
This Soft Key allows direct Message Writing. Both broadcast or addressed messages
can be sent in this mode.
Display Settings - Brightness and Contrast Regulator
This Soft Key allows the Display Settings to be changed between Daytime,
and Nightime Modes.
[M1-M4] and
2.4. Safety Keys
The X-Pack DS is fitted with Safety Keys, which allow the user to automatically send urgent messages
without the necessity of navigating the Menus.
[MOB]
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]
Note:
For detailed description of the Safety Functions see Chapter 4.
The SRM Button sends out emergency Broadcast Safety Related Messages to all ships
in the Vessel Listing.
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3. X-Pack DS Screens
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 manuall y by pressing the [
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:
int. = X-Pack
GPS ext = vessel sensors
ExtHDT True Heading
Reg:
Indicates the actual region of own vessel’s position. If no region number is displayed, then
the vessel is travelling 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 (E:G: Vessel 01 of 021) current or selected Vessel/ Total number of Vessels
ShipName: Name of the Ship
RNG
Vessel Range
Note: The vessel closest to own ship, or where position data is unknown (N/A), is listed first.
BRG Vessel True Bearin g
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
Listing. By pressing the [
pressing the [
[>] on the right bottom appears, indicating that there are further vessels to be seen in the Vessel
Right] key, it is possible to scroll to the next page for further Vessel Listing, by
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.
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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
LAT : S 74-50'23 LON : W 9-34'19
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^ ROT :-0.2^/min l
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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
Position Accuracy and Data Terminal Equipment (DTE):
PosAcc :High <10m
DTE :Available
This information indicates that the vessels Transponder is connected with a use r interfa ce an d 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 X-Pack DS 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
position indicates the selected submenu.
Menu navigation is achieved by pressing the
confirm the desired Submenu selection.
To escape from any Submenu and returning to the Navigation Screen, press the
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.
[Menu] button once, and all Submenus are displayed. The cursor
[Up] or [Down] keys to select, and then by pressing [Enter] to
[M2] button at any time.
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3.3. Main Menu
N 1^46' E 0^39' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
|--------------------------------- | Menu
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
3.5.1.1. 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 [
Tip: For fast Vessel Selection press the Vessel Number on the keyboard and the selected vessel is
immediately displayed.
Up] and [Down], and confirming the selection with [Enter] or [Select].
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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3.5.1.2. Using the X-Pack 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
button. The
addressee. A second activation of the
[<Back] button leads to the Message Editor for writing a second message to the same
[<Back] button leads to the Vessel Listing and allows selection of
another addressee.
It is possible to select the desired channel by pressing the
The default setting for Addressed Messages is (
auto) in contrast to Broadcasted Messages, where the
[<Channel>] buttons.
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)
ext:TEXT INPUT IS POSSIBLE HERE T
--------------------------------------- auto/ A / B /A+B
Channel: [*]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
--------------------------------------- | Send |<Channel |Channel> | Back
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Transmission Status
[+] AIS1:OK, acknowledgement received
[-] AIS2:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
--------------------------------------- | | Send To | |<-Back
In some cases, the recipient’s Transponder may not be able to receive the message immediat ely – due to
Transponder in-operation. In this case, the confirmation of the send message arrives later, upon
Transponder re-operation.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Transmission Status
[?] AIS1:Late reception of an ack.
[ ] AIS2:
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
--------------------------------------- | | Send To | |<-Back
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It is possible, that the recipient’s Transponder could not receive the message at all, and in this case the
following screen is displayed. It is then recommended to resend the message.
Unsuccessful Message Confirmation (no acknowledgement)
N 1^19' E 0^12' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm
--------------------------------------- -
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Transmission Status
[ ] AIS1:
[-] AIS2: Sent, but no acknowledgement
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
--------------------------------------- | | Send To | |<-Back
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