Saab R6 Operation Instruction

7000 121-313 A1

R6 SUPREME AIS Operation Short Instruction

1 - Power / Dimmer button (multi-colour)

Quick press will toggle dimming levels and press and hold to power off the
CDU. The button changes colour depending on Alert status.

2 - F1 - Function Key

Provides quick access to the Navigational Status view and toggle NavStatus.

3 - F2 - Function Key

Provides quick access to the Operational Mode view and toggle VHF
transmission mode.

4 - F3 - Function Key

Provides quick access to the Voyage setting view.

5 - F4 - Function Key

Provides quick access to the Plot view.

6 - HOME Key

Provides quick return to Target List view from any other screen, including
Configuration/Status Mode screens.

7 - F-key function indicators

Indicates the current function of its corresponding physical Function Key
located to the right, also works as touch buttons.

8 - Alert status field

Will indicate if any alerts are present in the system. Touch for quick access
to Alert list view.

9 - Main Menu button

Provides access to lists of all available screens of the system, as well as
access to the Configuration/Status menus.

GENERAL OPERATION

SYSTEM NAVIGATION

Key elements that are used to control and observe the system are

identified below. Note that the physical function keys work in both

Operative views and Status/Configuration views to toggle between the
various views or menus. The descriptions below applies only to the
Operative views.

10 - Time and status indications field

Colon in time stamp will blink as long as the R6 CDU is responsive. Provides
indications of new received AIS text messages.

11 - Operative Options

All these options belong to the Operative Mode. Select any of these options
to enter.

12 - AIS/CDU Tabs

For the Status View and Configuration Mode it is possible to toggle between
the AIS menu and R6 CDU menu by selecting the ship symbol or
the display symbol respectively.

13 - Status button

Shows the status of the AIS and
the R6 CDU.

14 - Configuration button

Press the cogwheel to enter
Configuration Mode

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This quick user guide serves as a complement to the standard “R6 SUPREME System Manual” with P/N 7000 121-304. These instructions gives the user
immediate access to essential information to operate the system on a daily basis.

BEFORE VOYAGE

SET VOYAGE RELATED
PARAMETERS

These are set from the AIS
Voyage view accessed by
the Main Menu.

DURING VOYAGE

SET NAVIGATIONAL STATUS

Enter the Navigation Status view by the Main Menu or by optionally using a
function/sidebar –button and select correct NavStatus.

VIEW/ACKNOWLEDGE ACTIVE ALERTS

Enter the alert list by the icon in the bottom right corner of the status bar.

OPERATIONAL MODE

Enter the Operational Mode view by the Main Menu or by optionally using a
function/sidebar -button and set transponder to normal or silent mode (VHF
transmissions off)

HANDLING SRM & TEXT MESSAGES

Safety related messages (SRMs) and Text Messages can be sent to
specific targets addressed or broadcast
to all targets.

BRIGHTNESS AND DIMMING

Adjust pre-setting of day/dusk/night LCD and LED dimming levels in the

“Visual Settings” CDU Configuration view. Quick press the Power/Dimmer
button to toggle between the levels during operation.

7000 121-313 A1

R6 SUPREME AIS Operation Short Instruction

TOWING

Tow dimensions are added to the normal ship dimensions sent over AIS

when navigational status is “Power driven vessel pushing/side towing”

(Navstatus 12). Accessible by the Main Menu.

A letter symbol will be
displayed below the clock
in the top left corner
when a message has
been received. Enter the

Message view by the

Main Menu or just click

the letter symbol.

CHANGING PARAMETERS

Many views contain parameters that can be edited (colour marked).
To edit a parameter, simply press it on the screen. Thereafter press
the save-button which will appear on the screen if a change has been
done.

DO NOT TURN OFF TRANSPONDER POWER WITHIN 2 SECONDS OF A PARAMETER CHANGE!

Data can be entered in the following ways:

- Text/Numbers through a virtual keyboard. Press characters on
screen directly and press ENTER to confirm. Press ESC to undo
changes.

- Selection List: Parameters with fixed values are displayed in a
drop-down list shown when parameter is selected.

- Selection List and Numeric Input: in views like AIS Message it is
possible to select a target MMSI from a selection list. It is also

possible to enter any MMSI number by pressing the pen symbol.

- Checkbox: Some parameters with only on/off or enable/disable
options can be displayed by a checkbox. Just Click to
check/uncheck.