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SYSTEM MODES
Important: The R5 SUPREME CDU can be set up to
operate in different system modes, AIS, Navigation or a
Combined AIS and Navigation mode.
This short instruction deals with AIS functions only. If
Navigation system functions are activated, additional
symbols and menus will be available.
GENERAL OPERATION
SYSTEM NAVIGATION
The R5 SUPREME CDU is equipped with a resistive touch screen
as well as a keypad to be used for operation of the system. When
using the Arrow keys to navigate the system views, selected
items will be highlighted by an orange frame. Press ENTER to
open a view. Press to go back.
CHANGING PARAMETERS
Many views contain parameters that can be edited. To edit a parameter,
press the parameter value or select it by using the ARROW KEYPAD
and press ENTER .
Changes will not take effect immediately. Press Save on screen button
after editing parameters to save and exit the view. Press Back on screen
button to cancel changes.
Data can be entered to the system in the following ways:
1. Text / Numbers: A virtual keyboard/keypad will popup when
editing text or number fields. Press characters on screen directly,
or use Arrow keys to highlight and press ENTER key to input a
character. Press VIRTUAL KEYPAD ENTER key to accept new
input after editing. Press ESC to undo changes.
2. Selection List: Parameters with fixed values are displayed in a
drop-down list, shown when the parameter value is pressed.
Select one of the listed values.
3. Selection List and numeric input:
In views like the Send AIS Message it is possible to select a
target MMSI in a list of predefined values based on received
targets MMSI. It is also possible to enter any MMSI number. To
do this, select the Numerical Input choice and input a numerical
value using the virtual numerical keypad shown.
DO NOT TURN OFF TRANSPONDER POWER WITHIN 2 SECONDS
OF A PARAMETER CHANGE!
This quick user guide serves as a complement to the
standard manual with P/N: 7000 118-300 found on the
documentation CD. This guide is designed to give
immediate access to essential information when operating
the system on a daily basis.
Please visit our web-site, saab.com, for the latest news
regarding this and other Saab products. AIS equipment is
currently found under : saab.com/security/maritime-traffic-
management/traffic-management/
Our product pages also contains contact information to our
dealers and service stations world-wide and much more
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BEFORE VOYAGE
SET VOYAGE RELATED PARAMETERS
Voyage related parameters, are set from the AIS Voyage view accessed
from Main Menu Voyage AIS Voyage.
DURING VOYAGE
SET NAVIGATIONAL STATUS
Press the navigational status icon in the status bar or select navigational
status in the AIS Voyage view: Main Menu Voyage AIS Voyage.
BRIGHTNESS AND DIMMING
Adjust day/night LCD and LED dimming levels and set current mode in:
Main Menu Maintenance Configuration Display Visual
Parameters
Current display mode (day/night) can be quickly reached by pressing and
holding the POWER button for 2 seconds.
Press the OPT button for 5 seconds to reset visual settings to default
values.
ACKNOWLEDGE ACTIVE ALERTS
Press the “Ack” button to acknowledge alert indications on the display.
VIEW ACTIVE ALERTS
Press the alerts icon/indicator in the status bar or select: Main Menu
Status Alert List
OPERATIONAL MODE
To turn on/off AIS transmissions and set transponder to normal/silent
mode, select: Main Menu AIS Operational Mode and select mode
by pressing one of the buttons.
HANDLING SRM & TEXT MESSAGES
Safety related messages (SRMs) and text messages can be sent to
specific targets (addressed messages) or broadcast to all targets.
Handling of messages is
supported by the AIS
Messages view accessible
via Main Menu
Messages AIS
Messages:
A letter symbol will be
displayed in the status bar
when a message has been
received.
STATUS BAR ICONS
MESSAGE SYMBOLS (CLICKABLE)
Unread message (safety related message, or text message)
Unread Long Range message (automatic reply)
Unread Long Range message (manual reply)
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VIEW LIST OF AIS TARGETS
Enter Main Menu AIS Target List
Select targets by pressing on a target row or using the ARROW
KEYPAD.
Press the Extended Info button for extended info about the selected
target.
NOTE: Extended static information is not sent as frequently as dynamic data.
Static data is only sent every 6 minutes. New targets may therefore not have
complete information for up to 6 minutes.
VIEW PLOT OF AIS TARGETS
Enter Main Menu AIS Plot
The plot can be zoomed in and out using the plus or minus buttons.
Select a target by pressing the target symbol in the plot view. Press
Extended Info button for extended info about the selected target.
TARGET SYMBOLS
Own vessel (plot view)
SAR
Vessel (Class A)
Aids-to-Navigation
Vessel (Inland, Blue Sign
N/A)
Virtual Aids-to-Navigation
Vessel (Inland, Blue Sign
Off)
AIS-SART
Vessel (Inland, Blue Sign
On)
Unknown target type
Vessel (Class B)
Base Station
NAVIGATIONAL STATUS (OWN VESSEL ICONS)
The NavStatus icons are clickable for quick access to NavStatus settings
Navigational status is undefined
Not under command
Under way using engine
Restricted maneuverability
Under way sailing
Constrained by her draught
At anchor
Aground
Moored
Power-driven Vessel Towing
Astern
Engaged in fishing
Power-driven Vessel Pushing
Ahead or Towing Alongside
MISCELLANEOUS SYMBOLS
Active unacknowledged
warning
Active silenced warning
Active acknowledged warning
Active caution
1W mode (Available only if
Ship Type = Tanker,
Navigational Status = Moored
and the speed of the ship is
less than 3 knots)
Silent Mode activated, either
with Tx Mode parameter or
silent switch.
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