R5 SOLID Operator Short Instruction
BEFORE VOYAGE
SET VOYAGE RELATED PARAMETERS
Voyage related parameters, are set from the AIS Voyage view accessed
from Main Menu
Voyage
AIS Voyage.
CONVOYS - INLAND AIS ONLY
When changing convoy arrangement it is necessary to update the Inland
AIS vessel dimension settings. Note: Consult the full manual on the
Documentation CD for details on "Simplified Mode" and "Normal Mode"
Verify current setting in "Misc. Interfaces view" if unsure how the
system is set up.
Set Convoy size "Simplified Mode"
Enter how much attached barges add to the total dimensions
of the convoy in view Main Menu
Set Convoy size "Normal Mode"
Enter view Main Menu
Config
Ship dimensions
All dimensions in "Normal Mode" are for the convoy in total. Enter the
Total Length and Beam of the convoy in decimal values [m] and enter
A,B,C, and D [m] as integer values. A+B and C+D must match Length
and Beam rounded upwards.
Voyage
Convoy Settings
DURING VOYAGE
SET NAVIGATIONAL STATUS
Enter the view Main Menu
Voyage
NavStatus, press SAVE to set new status and exit.
Alternatively: Enter Main menu and short press OPT key to quick set
NavStatus.
BRIGHTNESS AND DIMMING
Adjust LCD and LED dimming and Day/Night Mode under:
Main Menu
Config
Display
Press the OPT key during 5s to restore default brightness values.
ACKNOWLEDGE ACTIVE ALARMS
Use the ENTER
key to acknowledge alarm indications on the display.
SET OPERATIONAL MODE
Under certain very special conditions, it may be necessary to disable
VHF transmissions. Do not leave the system in this state longer than
absolutely necessary.
Disable TX in software
Operational Mode and set Tx Mode to "Silent"
Enter view Main Menu
Disable TX in hardware
Some R5 SOLID installations may have a physical external transmission
switch for this purpose. Tx Mode in view Main Menu
Mode will be "Silent Switch Used" and the TX mode can only be
changed by turning the physical switch.
Consult the full user manual on details regarding installation and
operation of the External Switch.
7000 118-202 A2
AIS Voyage. Select correct
Visual
Operational
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