Explanation Of The Num-Locked And [Num] Functions; Explanation Of The Soft Keys; Safety Keys - ACR Electronics NAUTICAST AIS INLAND Manual

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.
NOTE: 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.
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)
Display Modes
[M2]
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.
Go to Main Menu or return to the Navigation View Screen.
[Menu]:
[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.
The SRM Button sends out emergency Broadcast Safety Related Messages to
[SRM]
all ships in the Vessel Listing.
NOTE: For detailed description of the Safety Functions see Chapter 4.
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