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- Page 1 Artemis Mk6 Installer’s Guide featuring Artemis Service Interface www.guidance.eu.com Guidance Marine Ltd, 5 Tiber Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1QP, UK T: +44 116 229 2600 E: sales@guidance.eu.com www.marine.direct...
- Page 2 18cm (0.6 feet) of the antenna. Copyright © Guidance Marine Limited. All Rights Reserved. Copyright in the whole and every part of this document belongs to Guidance Marine Limited 0891 (the “Owner”) and may not be used, sold, transferred, copied or reproduced in whole or in part in any manner or form or in or on any media to any person other than in accordance with the terms of the Owner’s Agreement or otherwise without the prior written consent of the...
- Page 3 Document History Document Number Changes Issue Date 94-0441-4-A First release of Artemis Mk6 Installer’s Guide 28/06/2016 94-0441-4-B Artemis Mk6 Installer’s Guide 14/10/2016 94-0441-4-C Artemis Mk6 Installer’s Guide 08/02/2017 94-0441-4-D Artemis Mk6 Installer’s Guide - updated prerequisites 28/02/2017...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Operational Overview ....................32 The Navigation Tab ......................32 System Overview ....................... 6 Adding and Selecting a Remote Station ..............33 System Layout To Add a Remote Station ....................33 To Select a Remote Station ...................33 Cable Routing Diagram – Serial Communications ............9 To Edit a Remote Station ....................33 Cable Routing Diagram –... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to the Artemis Mk6 Installer’s Guide. It explains how to install the Artemis control software onto a Type 3 Marine Processor or other type of computer, and how to use it to configure the Artemis system. For instructions on how to use Artemis, please see the Artemis Mk6 Operator’s Guide (Doc No. -
Page 6: System Overview
This forces clean air into the housing of the antenna unit or beacon to prevent the ingress of explosive or flammable gases that might otherwise be ignited by electrical sparks. Contact Guidance Marine for details. An Antenna Unit (Mobile or Fixed Station) - Page 7 System Overview (Continued) System Operation Beacon Unit In order to provide positional data to the vessel’s DP system, the Artemis system needs to be Used instead of a standard rotating Fixed Station on a fixed platform for absolute positioning, or “locked”.
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Page 8: System Layout
System Layout This section describes the possible layouts of the system on a vessel. It contains the following pages: • Cable Routing Diagram – Serial Communications (page 9) • Cable Routing Diagram – Ethernet Communications (page 10) • Cable Routing Diagrams - Processor and Monitor Options (page 11) -
Page 9: Cable Routing Diagram - Serial Communications
Cable Routing Diagram – Serial Communications DP Instrument Room Bridge Mast Link Cable See page 11 for processor and monitor options Artemis Control DP Feed Power Artemis Monitor 12V DC Artemis Sensor Monitor Cable Important! Artemis supply is 220-240 Marine Processor VAC, 50-60 Hz PC Power 12vDC... -
Page 10: Cable Routing Diagram - Ethernet Communications
Note: The Ethernet cable connecting supply is 220-240 the sensor to the Control PC should VAC, 50-60 Hz not exceed 90 metres in length. Monitor Cable Please contact Guidance Marine if longer distances are required. Marine Processor PC Power Cable 220-240V AC 50/60 Hz... -
Page 11: Cable Routing Diagrams - Processor And Monitor Options
Cable Routing Diagrams - Processor and Monitor Options Alternative Processor and Monitor Options Any of the following configurations may be used (see pages 9 and 10) Hatteland Hatteland Touchscreen Panel PC Monitor Monitor Monitor Cable Monitor Cable Power 12V DC Cable Supply Power... -
Page 12: Installing The Sensors
Installing the Sensors This section explains how to install the Artemis sensors and contains the following pages: • General Considerations (page 13) • Dimensions of Base Unit (page 14) • External Connections to an Artemis Sensor (page 15) • Installing a Mobile Station (page 16) •... -
Page 13: General Considerations
General Considerations Mounting Template A U-shaped bracket suitable for mounting the sensor should have the dimensions shown on the right. Sensor Orientation Where possible the sensor should be mounted on the centre line of the vessel. It is recommended that the centre connector and the rear mounting point be on - or parallel to - the centre line of the vessel (see below). -
Page 14: Dimensions Of Base Unit
Dimensions of Base Unit View from Above View from Beneath View from Side Dimensions are expressed in mm... -
Page 15: External Connections To An Artemis Sensor
External Connections to an Artemis Sensor An Artemis sensor can communicate with the Control PC using either Ethernet or RS422. Refer to Re-Configuring the Sensor Communications Type on page 48 if you need to change from one type to the other. -
Page 16: Installing A Mobile Station
Installing a Mobile Station Site Requirements To avoid damage to the antenna it is strongly recommended to mount the antenna unit in its bracket without the antenna, and mount the antenna afterwards. When choosing a location for the Mobile Station: •... -
Page 17: Closing The Vent
Installing a Mobile Station (Continued) Mount the antenna with the six self-retaining M6 hexagon socket-head screws of the If the Mobile Station is mounted at the centre line of the vessel, the bow or the stern can be used antenna, using a 5 mm hexagon key. for alignment. - Page 18 Installing a Mobile Station (Continued) Connect the operating panel to the antenna unit. 16. Disconnect the operating panel and replace the socket cap. Switch the power to the Artemis Mobile station on and allow about 60 seconds for the station 17.
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Page 19: Installing A Fixed Station
The influence of the curvature of the earth when operating the system at long ranges. This is n = 1, 2, 3, ….. called the radio horizon. This influence tends not to be important for the Artemis Mk6 system λ = wavelength. -
Page 20: Operation Of More Systems In The Same Area
Installing a Fixed Station (Continued) Operation of more systems in the same area Operation of more than one system in the same area is possible in the following situations: • Vessels have their own work sector and are not ’crossing’ each other. See below. •... -
Page 21: Setting Station Parameters With The Operating Panel
Installing a Fixed Station (Continued) Setting Station Parameters with the Operating Panel Press Next; the following page appears: • Station type • Frequency pair • Selective address code • Physical end limits antenna • Auto search scan limits antenna Where *:**** **** can have the following values: •... - Page 22 Installing a Fixed Station (Continued) 21. Using the ►key and the 0 key to stop the antenna, turn the antenna to its right auto search 16. Slowly and gently turn the antenna by hand counter clockwise to the point beyond which the antenna should not come, the so-called (physical) left end limit.
- Page 23 Installing a Fixed Station (Continued) 37. Press the ▼key; the cursor points at the parameter CONF.PRTCTED (configuration 25. Slowly and gently turn the antenna by hand towards the reference object. protected). 26. Look through the telescope and turn the antenna gently by hand until the telescope’s vertical 38.
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Page 24: Installing A Beacon
Installing a Beacon Site requirements To mount the antenna on the beacon: Position the antenna such, that the red mark on the beacon and the red mark on the When choosing a location for the Beacon: • mounting flange of the beacon antenna are aligned. The foreground of the beacon must be free from obstacles like masts and poles. - Page 25 Installing a Beacon (Continued) Setting Beacon Parameters with the Operating Panel If the frequency pair showing is not the desired frequency pair: The setting of the following station parameters is described: • Press Enter; the cursor (<) starts blinking. Station type •...
- Page 26 Installing a Beacon (Continued) 21. Press Enter if you wish to change the IP address; the cursor (<) starts blinking. 22. Using the numerical keys 0-9, enter the required IP address and press Enter to confirm. 23. Press Next; the following page appears: 24.
- Page 27 Installing the Control PC Before setting up the Control PC, refer to the relevant installation sheet(s) for dimensions and connection information: For a Type 3 Marine Processor: • 94-0465-4 Type 3 Marine Processor and Display Installation Sheet For a Hatteland Panel PC: •...
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Page 28: Installing Artemis Control Software Onto A Type 3 Marine Processor
Installing Artemis Control Software onto a Type 3 Marine Processor This section explains how to install the Artemis control software onto a Type 3 Marine Processor. If this Marine Processor has been supplied by Guidance Marine, it will have been shipped with the control software already installed. -
Page 29: Installing Artemis Control Software Onto Other Types Of Computer
• Visual C++2012 Redistributable (x86) If this PC has been supplied by Guidance Marine, it will have been shipped with the control software already installed. However, it may be necessary to upgrade the software with a newer version. If so, first uninstall the existing software. - Page 30 Configuring the Artemis System This section explains how to use the Service Interface program to set up the Artemis system. It contains the following pages: • Using the Artemis Service Interface (page 31) • Operational Overview (page 32) • Adding and Selecting a Remote Station (page 33) •...
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Page 31: Using The Artemis Service Interface
(Alternatively, run from the Start menu: Take Command / Relinquish Command - This button allows the user to toggle the command Start > All Programs > Guidance Marine Ltd > Artemis > Artemis Service Interface) mode of the ASI between In Command and Monitoring. -
Page 32: Operational Overview
Operational Overview The Navigation Tab The Navigation tab gives an overview of the operational state of the system: the direction in which the local unit is transmitting, whether it is locked to a Remote Station, and - if so – the detected position and signal level. -
Page 33: Adding And Selecting A Remote Station
Adding and Selecting a Remote Station The Service Interface is used to maintain a list of Remote Stations which the local station may encounter. One of the Remote Stations is then selected to be “active”, which makes it the only station which the local station can lock onto. -
Page 34: Changing The Network Configuration
Changing the Network Configuration Three communication links can be configured from the Service Interface: • Service Interface to Manager • Manager to Sensor (Antenna Unit) • Manager to Validator (when available) To Make Changes to the Network Configuration 1. Click on the Network Config tab of the Service Interface. 2. -
Page 35: Configuring The Dp Output
Configuring the DP Output The main purpose of an Artemis system is to provide positioning data to the DP (Dynamic Positioning) system of a marine vessel. The Service Interface can configure up to four DP output channels from the PC running the Manager service. To Configure a DP Output Channel 1. -
Page 36: Configuring System Parameters
Configuring System Parameters The Parameters tab of the Service Interface displays a large number of settings and variables, which define how the system behaves and describe its current state. They are arranged in groups (Hardware, Operational, etc) and some of the parameters can be edited from the Service Interface. To Edit System Parameters 1. -
Page 37: Information Tabs
Information Tabs The Service Interface contains several tabs that contain read-only information about the Artemis The About Tab system. Contains version information for the Artemis The Clients Tab Control Software, contact This gives the IP Address and Version Number of the Service Interface itself and any Dashboards details for Guidance currently connected. -
Page 38: Configuring Artemis Dashboard
Configuring Artemis Dashboard This section explains how to set up the Artemis Dashboard software. It contains the following pages: • Start Up and Shut Down (page 39) • Using the On-Screen Keyboard (page 40) • Display Options (page 41) -
Page 39: Start Up And Shut Down
Double-click on the Artemis Dashboard icon. (Or run the Artemis Dashboard application from: Start > All Programs > Guidance Marine Ltd > Artemis > Artemis Dashboard). The Dashboard display screen will appear. If the sensor is currently suspended, the main part of the screen will be greyed out. -
Page 40: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
Using the On-Screen Keyboard The Artemis Dashboard provides an On-Screen Keyboard (OSK), which allows text to be input using only a trackball pointer or touch screen. To enable the on-screen keyboard The OSK will already be enabled if you selected this option during installation of the Dashboard. Otherwise, the OSK can be enabled and disabled by clicking F11 or by clicking Enable On Screen Keyboard/Disable On Screen Keyboard on the Dashboard Hotkeys menu. -
Page 41: Display Options
Display Options Display View Screen Layout Mode To provide ample visibility during daytime operation and to limit glare during night shifts, the By default, the main area of the Dashboard screen contains the Bird’s Eye View (BEV) and if the Artemis Dashboard offers two display modes: Day View and Night View. -
Page 42: Appendices
Appendices This section contains the following appendices: • (page 43) DP Message Formats • Using the Operating Panel (page 45) • Re-Configuring the Sensor Communications Type (page 48) • System Specifications (page 49) • Installation Checklist (page 51) • Index (page 53) -
Page 43: Dp Message Formats
DP Message Formats ASCII-16 Byte Bit 7-4 Bit 3-0 Character Azimuth x 100 Azimuth x 10 Range x 10000 Azimuth x 1 Azimuth x 0.1 Range x 1000 Azimuth x 0.01 Azimuth x 0.001 Range x 100 Range x 10000 Range x 1000 Range x 10 Range x 100... - Page 44 DP Message Formats (Continued) ASCII-17 ASCII-22 Character Character Range x 10000 Range x 10000 Range x 1000 Range x 1000 Range x 100 Range x 100 Range x 10 Range x 10 Range x 1 Range x 1 Range x 0.1 Range x 0.1 Space Space...
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Page 45: Using The Operating Panel
Using the Operating Panel The operating panel (see below) consists of a 4 rows by 20 characters lighted liquid crystal display In practice the operating panel is only connected to a station or beacon after installation, to and a 19 keys (10 numerical keys and 9 function keys) keyboard. set parameters which are easiest set from close to the station or beacon. - Page 46 Using the Operating Panel (Continued) Menu structure Data pages At the top of the menu structure is the MAIN MENU. For a station configured as a Mobile Station Data pages show Artemis data and /or parameters which cannot be changed, at least not through it is called MAIN MENU MOB, for a station configured as Fixed Station MAIN MENU FIX, and for a these pages.
- Page 47 Using the Operating Panel (Continued) Instruction pages Pressing the Menu key makes the operating panel display the station’s or beacon’s Main Menu. It can be pressed at any moment and acts as an escape key. Instruction pages instruct the operator to carry out a particular action. The Enter key is pressed to The On/Off key is not functioning and so does not act as an on/off switch.
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Page 48: Re-Configuring The Sensor Communications Type
Re-Configuring the Sensor Communications Type Whether the Artemis sensor communicates using Ethernet or serial RS422 is determined by the position of a cable connector in relation to the Interconnection board (ICB). In order to change from one type of communication to the other, proceed as follows. Ensure that the sensor is disconnected from the power supply before removing the cover. -
Page 49: System Specifications
System Specifications Antenna Unit (Mobile and Fixed Station) Frequency Azimuth Measurement Frequency band 9200 - 9300 MHz Range 360° Display resolutions 0.1 on Dashboard Four fixed, user-selectable frequency pairs Pair Mobile Station Fixed Station 0.01 on Artemis Service Interface 9200 MHz 9230 MHz Data update rate 0.25s... - Page 50 With semi omni directional antenna type AT-010 10m – 5,000m With horn antenna type ATH-010A 15m – 1,000m Supply voltage 220-240 VAC, 220-240 VAC, 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz Guidance Marine reserves the right to alter or amend this published specification without notice.
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Page 51: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist Artemis Sensor Serial No. Control PC Serial No. Shipping Line Vessel Name Installer Mechanical Check Requirement Checked Notes / Settings (Initial) Sensor Line of sight to expected remote stations. Required space around and below the sensor. All external connections secure and waterproofed. The sensor is not in close proximity to other sources of high power X-band and S-band radar. - Page 52 Installation Checklist (Continued) Artemis Parameters Check Requirement Checked Notes / Settings (Initial) DP string type as required by DP supplier. Supplier: DP feed protocol correctly set (baud rate, stop bits etc). Sensor communications set correctly per installation. End limits set correctly. Station type set correctly (Fixed, Mobile or Beacon).
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Page 53: Index
Index Operating Panel 6, 18, 21, 25, 45 About Tab 37 Overview System 6, 7 ADB DP Format 43 Ethernet 10, 15, 48 Alarms Tab 37 Events Tab 37 Alignment 17 Parameters tab 36 Exit Button 39 Antenna Units 6 Pinouts 15 Artemis Service Interface 6, 31 ASCII-16 DP Format 43...
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