ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A Operation & User’s Manual

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• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 33 Y1-03-0218 Rev A f) Long Range Interrogation Mobile, and shore-based stations have the ability to interrogate vessels and make requests for information over the “Long Range Interface”. The interrogated vessel can either reply in automatic, or in manual mode. The interrogation request is displayed in both modes. The arrival of a Long Range Interrogation Request is indicated by: 1L on the top right hand corner of the Navigation Screen. The LRI automatically arrives in the Message Inbox LRI and can be handled from there. Handling a Long Range Interrogation (LRI) Default

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 31 Y1-03-0218 Rev A d) Writing a Broadcast Message Upon selection of Write Broadcast SRM in the Message Menu, the Message Editor appears. Messages containing a maximum of 161 characters are allowed. Longer texts require a second message. When the text input has been completed, transmission to all vessels within receiving range is possible by pressing the [Send] button. The [<Back] button leads to the Message Editor. It is possible to select the desired channel by pressing the [<Channel>]

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 60 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Replying to a Long Range Interrogation Request: The arrival of an LRI is shown in the Navigation Screen (top right hand corner: * 1L) The detailed LRI is automatically stored in Menu 1:Messages, Submenu: 6 Inbox LRI, where the request can be read and replied to. Dynamic Keys: Replying to a LR Interrogation [M5] [OK] Notifies User of current interrogation [M8] [Back] Return to Vessel Listing [M7] [Reply] Display Message Editor for LRI Reply LAT:N 1 o 20.261&ap

• User Manual 68 Y1-03-0218 Rev A c) Changing the MMSI / IMO Numbers This screen provides a means to change the MMSI and IMO Numbers; the input fields are limited to a maximum of 9 characters. Dynamic Keys: Change MMSI / IMO [M5] [Save] Save MMSI/IMO Number Input [Enter] Navigate Data Input Fields (up/down) [M8] [Back] Return to Submenu S

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 18 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 3.1.2 Other Vessel Data 001/021..S HIPNAME....RNG.BRG..SOG..COG.. 001/021 (E.g: Vessel 01 of 021) current or selected Vessel/ Total number of Vessels (max. 256 Vessels) ShipName: Name of the Ship and AIS – Type: Cl-A: SOLAS Class-A Ship Cl-B: Leisure Craft Base: Base station SAR : Search and Rescue Aircraft RNG Vessel Range 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 ves

• User Manual 78 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Reading and understanding Alarms: The NAUTICAST2 differentiates between Alarm and TXT messages. An Alarm informs the user about major system malfunctions and failings in the connected sensors. The Alarm Status informs the user about all active Alarms. The Alarm will be disabled and deleted f

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 65 Y1-03-0218 Rev A After entering the Default Service Password “NAUT”, in the password query, the Service Configuration Menu may be accessed. In this menu it is possible to configure both the Service Password and the User Password Settings, as well as input the MMSI/IMO Numbers and reset the to Factory Settings. a) Change Service Password This screen provides a means to individually configure the Service Password. This password differs from the User Password as it allows the user access to the Menu „Service Configuration“. A minimum of 4, a maximum of 8 characters

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 52 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 3.5.5 Transponder Configuration (User Password Protected) The Configuration Menu allows the user to alter the hardware-based parameters. User Password Configuration is also undertaken here. Accessing the Configuration Settings: The Configuration Menu is User Password protected. Note: The default User Password is set at “NAUT” It is strongly recommended to change it immediately after commencing initial NAUTICAST2 operation! Dynamic Keys: Transponder Configuration [M5] [Select] Select desired Submenu [M8] [Back] Return to M

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 36 Y1-03-0218 Rev A g) Inbox History The Inbox History provides a means to reading incoming messages and alarms. The messages are listed in chronological sequence. The message type (SRM, ALR or LRI), Status, Time, Message Text Preview and MMSI Number of sender are shown in this overview screen. To select a message navigate with the cursor [Up] or [Down] – the selected message text is displayed in the text field. The [Back] button takes the user to Messages Menu. Inbox History: Overview of Received Messages and Ala

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 38 Y1-03-0218 Rev A ASRM – Reading Incoming Addressed Safety Related Messages: ASRM: Information Time 17:39 Date 11/26 (mm.dd) POS 01/02 (Message 01 of 02) Message Type AddressedSRM Status * (not acknowledged) MMSI of Sender 5004 Channel Incoming AIS Channel ACK Message not yet acknowledged N 1 o 26' E 0 o 20' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************** Inbox SRM *************** ASRM*17:39 CAPTAIN IS LOST 5004 ASRM 16:26 ROUGH SEA! 5022

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 11 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Service Menu Example: Service Password Menu Example: 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. N 1 o 25' E 0 o 18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ******* Change Service Password ********

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 40 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 3.5.2 AIS Status The AIS Status Menu provides a variety of information concerning own vessel settings, as well as the current AIS status of the other vessels, which are displayed in the Vessel Listing. Version Info provides details of the actual software release currently installed. Security Log traces the downtimes of the Transponder, to ensure those periods of down time when the transponder is out of order or lacking electricity can be traced. Dynam

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 27 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 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 selecti

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 12 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Select Submenu 1 “Change User Password” with cursor button [Up] & [Down] or by pressing Nr. 1 on the keyboard. 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. Press Save to store the changes. N 1 o 25' E 0 o 18' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ******* Change User Password ***********

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 56 Y1-03-0218 Rev A b) Region Settings A Region is a defined area, with specific VHF parameters, which are sent out by Vessel Traffic Service Stations (VTS), and received via Digital Selective Calling (DSC) or AIS. The screen shows a list of Regions, and their input sources. When the vessel enters into one of the pre-defined Regions, the NAUTICAST2 automatically switches to the relevant Region Setting. If a Region Number is vacant, then the relevant Region Name Slot is currently unoccupied. Tip: For fast Region Selection, press the Region Number on the keyboard and the selected r

• User Manual 24 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 3.4.5 Configuration – (User Password Protected) 3.4.6 Service Configuration – (Service Password Protected) N 1 o 21' E 0 o 14' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm |---------------------------------- | 5. Transponder Configuration -----| | | +- 1

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 37 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Inbox History: Message and Alarm Types and Status Definition: ASRM*13:42 HIGH WINDS IN AREA! 5004 Addressed Safety Related Message, unacknowledged by recipient, arrived at 13:42, with text “High winds in area!” from vessel with MMSI number 5004 ALR 13:40 external EPFS lost 25 Alarm, no longer active (revoked) with ID Number 25 (see Alarm Types), revoked at 13:40 with text “external EPFS lost” ALR!*13:38 general failure 6 Alarm, new and valid with ID Number 6, not yet revoked at 13:38 with text “general failure”. ALR! 13:39 no sensor pos in use26 A

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 10 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 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 au

• User Manual 74 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Sending an SRM Message: Upon selection of a message, this screen shows the emergency information, which will be sent and should be checked before transmission. To confirm message transmission to all vessels within range it is necessary to activate either the [Send] or [SRM] button. The [Back] button takes the user back to th

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 76 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Note: The SRM message transmission is automatically repeated every 180 seconds until the [Stop] button has been pressed. Each SRM Message that is sent out every 180 seconds contains updated navigation information of own vessel position and actual time. Dynamic Keys: SRM Message View [M5] [Stop] Discontinue SRM Message Transmission in 180 secs. [M8] [Exit] Return to Vessel Listing [M6] [Repeat] Repeat SRM Message Transmission immediately LAT:N 1 o 19.008&apos

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 35 Y1-03-0218 Rev A An LRI has arrived; the NAUTICAST2 Settings are configured to Manual Mode: The LRI therefore needs to be manually handled (accepted or rejected) Dynamic Keys: LRI in the Inbox History (manual mode) [M5] [OK] Accept LRI’s [M7] [Reply] Send Addressed Message to LRI Sender [M6] [Reject] Reject LRI’s [M8] [Back] Return to Messages Menu N 1 o 20' E 0 o 14' ||1>0.10|2>1.30| * 1L ************** Inbox LRI *************** LRI *07:49 5004 L

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 82 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 7 Appendix 7.1 Explanation of commonly used Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Text A/B (A+B) AIS Channel 1 / AIS Channel 2 ACK Acknowledgement AddrChM Addressed Channel Management AIS Automatic Identification System AIS_ChAs AIS Channel Assignment Sentence ALR Alarm AS Assigned AU Autonomous BcastChM Broadcast Channel Management BRG Vessel True Bearing COG Course Over Ground Dest Destination DGNSS Differential Global Navigation Satellite Service Dist Distance DSC Digital Selective Calling DTE

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 21 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 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 c

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 20 Y1-03-0218 Rev A 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 F

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 57 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Creating a New Region Parameters for setting up a new Region can be entered and saved here. Dynamic Keys: Initial User Password Setting [M5] [Save] Confirm Region Data Input [M8] [Back] Return to Region Listing Inputting Region Settings: Mode of Latitude and Longitude Input: Example: 44 Degrees, 13.1234 minutes, North Input Format: N 44-13.1234 Input Modes for New Regions Data Field Field Description Input Modus Additional Information NE LAT(1) Latitude N/E corner Manual Input Degrees and minutes NE LON(1) Longitude of N/E corner Manu

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 46 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Voyage Settings Entries After a new User Password has been set, Voyage Settings may be input. A selection is made with the cursor buttons [Up] or [Down] to reach the individual input fields. The categories “Cargo” and “NavStat” are equipped with default settings, which can be selected by pressing the [Left] or [Right] buttons. Note: ETA is input in the following format: MMDDHHMM The Cargo Categories are defined by the IMO (ITU-R M.1371, page 47, table 18) and correspond to the Type of Ship chosen in the Ship Settings. Entries, which, do not correctly correspond to the Ship Type and Cargo Category Guidelines are over-looked by

• ACR Electronics NAUTICAST2 - REV A, User Manual 77 Y1-03-0218 Rev A Sending a further SRM to an Addressed Vessel: Dynamic Keys: Write Addressed SRM [M5] [Send] Send Message [M8] [Back] Return to Vessel Listing [M6] [Channel] Select Transmission Channel [M7] [Channel] Select Transmission Channel N 1 o 19' E 0 o 13' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************ Write Message ************* Addressed SRM 116 SendTo:5004 (DOREEN) Text:YOUR SHIP IS CLOSEST PLSE COME TO

• User Manual 39 Y1-03-0218 Rev A ALR – Reading Incoming Alarms: ALR: Information Time 17:36 Date 11/26 (mm.dd) POS 01/1 Message Type ALARM Alarm ID 30 Status [!] Valid alarm, requiring action N 1 o 27' E 0 o 21' |1>0.10|2>1.30|3>1.80nm ************** Inbox ALR *************** ALR! 17:36 no valid COG informat

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