Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Revision record Version Date Description November 2015 Original issue of document September 2016 Updated for DM800 ECDIS G2 version 3.xx and IEC61174 Ed.4 2016-12-02 Updated with new keyboard drawings, and DM700 ECDIS related information DBS11427-21 Page 2/67...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Contents REVISION RECORD ......................2 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ..................6 References ........................ 6 Terms and Abbreviations ..................6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ....................7 Main cabinet ......................8 2.1.1 DPU ........................8 2.1.2...
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Main Screen ......................33 Main Menu ......................34 Service Technician Access ..................34 Sensors (Input/Output) .................... 35 6.4.1 Creating a new sensor ..................35 6.4.2 Line monitor ..................... 37 6.4.3 Deleting a sensor .....................
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S COMMISSIONING ....................59 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ................. 59 LIST OF SPARE PARTS ..................59 APPENDIX A - INSTALLATION DRAWING FOR MAIN UNIT ......60 APPENDIX B - INSTALLATION DRAWINGS FOR EK 03-001 KEYBOARD ..61 APPENDIX C - INSTALLATION DRAWINGS FOR CORTRON KEYBOARD ..
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S System overview A DM800 ECDIS G2 system consists of the following parts: Monitor Alarm panel Keyboard DVD drive and External USB port DVD drive USB port COM1 USB 7 ECDIS DM800 G2 DPU...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 2.1 Main cabinet The main cabinet must be installed on a bulkhead that can easily carry the weight (8kg/17lbs) of the cabinet. Consult Appendix A - Installation drawing for main unit for details The main cabinet contains the following parts: 2.1.1 DPU...
Some of the most important functions on the ECDIS are also located on the [F1] - [F10] function- keys (see DBS11425 “User manual for Danelec Marine ECDIS software”). A sticker showing symbols for the hot key functionality is mounted on the keyboard.
ECDIS must be connected to two other systems if the cluster contains more than two systems. Master Backup Cluster containing 2 x DM800 ECDIS G2 Master Backup Planning Cluster with 3 x DM800 ECDIS G2...
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S The DM700 ECDIS and DM800 ECDIS G2 can be combined in a cluster. It will not be possible have redundant network connections if the DM800 ECDIS G2 and DM700 ECDIS are used...
1, 2 or 3 Backup ECDIS computers (DM700 ECDIS or DM800 ECDIS G2) 1, 2 or 3 Route planning stations (DM700 ECDIS or DM800 ECDIS G2) (The maximum cluster size consists of 4 x DM700 ECDIS or DM800 ECDIS G2) 2.5.1 Specification of cables for the ECDIS cluster As a minimum, CAT5e STP cables must be used for the ECDIS cluster.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Installation The installation must be carefully planned and will depend on the vessel. Section 4 “Recommended standard configuration” shows the standard configuration. It is highly recommended that the standard configuration is used as a starting point.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 3.2 Installation kit An installation kit P/N 2301409 is supplied with each ECDIS. It contains the follow parts: Item Usage Cable clamp 30x9,5 mm For holding the cables to the cable support bar...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 3.3 Power requirements The power supply must be connected to the ship’s main power source (110-230AC). The AC power must be backed up by the vessels emergency power (automatic switch over). The cables must be as short as possible and have a conductor area of 0.75mm...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 3.7 Termination resistors for IEC 61162-2 Termination resistor Termination resistor for SI00 (off position for SI01 (off position shown) shown) Termination resistors may be switched on if needed. Key “1”...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Recommended standard configuration Please note the following when planning the installation: Each DPU contains a computer for the ECDIS software and an independent communication I/O Interface. The computer or the software for the ECDIS may fail, be rebooted or powered down without affecting the I/O Interface.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S System configuration The following steps must be done Initial Configuration of the master ECDIS 1. Configuration of monitor type 2. Configuration of mouse/trackball 3. Configuration of cluster size, node id and role 4.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.2 Initial configuration of the Master ECDIS After the startup sequence, an ECDIS from the factory will show the configuration wizard. Click on [Next] to continue. DBS11427-21 Page 19/67...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.2.1 Configuration of monitor type Select the monitor to be used. The wizard will automatically try to detect the monitor connected. Select the correct monitor in the drop-down list, and click on [Apply].
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Not OK: The border of the image should have 3 white lines all the way around. Not OK: Click on [Next] to continue. DBS11427-21 Page 21/67...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.2.2 Configuration of mouse/trackball Depending on the keyboard you have connected, click on [Type 2301514 (Cortron)] or [Type 2303578 (EK 03-001)]. Click on [Next] to continue. 5.2.3 Configuration of cluster size Enter the size of the cluster - i.e.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.2.4 Initial configuration of network ports Ethernet port 1 and 2 on an I/O Interface are used for connecting the cluster, while Ethernet port 3 and 4 are for general purpose. It is possible to use the external port for the following features: 1.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.2.5 Initial configuration of external equipment Transmission of images via IEC61162-450 and synchronization of charts from a NavBox are configured here. It requires at least one external network interface to be enabled to work correctly.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.2.6 Configuration of local serial ports For each utilized serial line configure the following: 1. Enable the port. 2. Fill in “Name” with text that identifies the sensor. 3. The communication parameters for the serial interface are set according to general accepted standards but can be changed if needed.
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Configuration parameters for an IEC 61162-2 serial port (SI00-SI01): Configuration parameters for an IEC 61162-1 serial port with TX (SI02-SI03): Configuration parameters for an IEC 61162-1 serial port (SI04-SI11): Click on [Next] to continue.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.2.7 Saving the initial configuration Click [Apply] to save the initial configuration When finished, all tasks will be marked with a green check mark. Click on [Next] to continue. DBS11427-21...
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S A dialog box for how to utilize ports on other ECDIS’s will be displayed, but leave this ECDIS for now and configure the remaining ECDIS’s. DBS11427-21 Page 28/67...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 5.3 Finalizing the configuration The final configuration requires all ECDIS’s to have an initial configuration, to be operative and to be connected to the cluster. 5.3.1 Configuration of access to remote port Click on [Refresh] in order for this ECDIS to retrieve information from other ECDIS’s (DM800...
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Check that all other ECDIS’s are present. If this is not the case, check that all ECDIS’s have an initial configuration, are operative and connected to the cluster. Only ports from other DM800 ECDIS G2 can be shown used.
It is the USERPERMIT of this hardware key which will be used for the whole cluster. We recommend using the hardware key inserted in node 1 (which has the ECDIS master role) as primary hardware key. Only DM800 ECDIS G2 can be connected in the cluster. DBS11427-21...
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USERPERMIT as used when ordering the charts. This will ensure correct operation during charts import. You can only modify the role of the local hardware key. Consult DBS11426 “User manual for DM800 ECDIS G2” for further details. Click on [Finish] and the ECDIS Software will start.
Specifying precise positions of sensors onboard The following step must also be performed, but may be synchronized between nodes. (Refer to DBS11425 “User manual for Danelec Marine ECDIS software” for description of how to synchronize between ECDIS’s) 2. Specifying vessel performance characteristics 3.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 6.2 Main Menu “Main Menu” provides access to all ECDIS functions and settings. 1. Press the Main Menu button in the lower-left corner of the Chart View. 2. The Main Menu panel opens where you can access ECDIS functions and settings.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 6.4 Sensors (Input/Output) Data about the own vessel position, course, speed and other vessel movement characteristics, as well as the data about the surrounding conditions is received using special navigation devices such as positioning systems, gyro devices, and other sensors.
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 4. The sensor is added to the panel and indicators of its main NMEA sentences appear in the Sensors panel. 5. Select the sensor to open the sensor parameters panel.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S A sensor has the following parameters: a) Priority – Priority of the sensor if several sensors of the same type are registered; if the sensor with the highest priority is lost, the sensor with the next priority is used instead;...
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 7. To close the Line monitor panel, press the [Close] button: the panel is closed. 6.4.3 Deleting a sensor 1. Go to Main Menu Settings Vessel Sensors: the Sensors panel opens.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 6.5 Vessel Particulars Setup Configuring operating parameters of the own ship is very important for the correct functioning of the system. The own ship parameters are configured in the Main Menu Settings Vessel ...
Certain ECDIS functions, for example manual observation, require additional information about measuring devices onboard the own vessel including their precise position, angle and distance errors. The complete description can be found in DBS11425” User manual for Danelec Marine ECDIS software”.
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 2. Enter parameters in corresponding fields. 3. To apply the parameters, press the [Apply] button. 4. You are prompted for the MASTER password. (use the SERVICE password) 5. To apply, go to the Main Menu Settings Vessel Vessel particulars Ship static data 6.
Chart and permit installation is usually performed by the end users, but is it good practice to help the users by performing the initial chart and permit installation. Please refer to DBS11425“User manual for Danelec Marine ECDIS software” for description and explanation of how of import IHO-certificate, permit and ENC chart data.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Advanced configuration Warning: Do not attempt to enable this functional unless you are familiar with IP networks. 7.1 Configuration of access to external data networks Ethernet port 3 on the DPU may be used to access a local area IP network on the vessel. Ethernet port 4 may be used to access a general purpose IP network on the vessel.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 7.2 Configuration of External Equipment Two types of external equipment can be configured on this page: 1. IEC61162-450 image output to VDR (or similar equipment) 2. Connection to NavBox for chart updates 7.2.1 IEC61162-450 Image output...
The shared path of chart database must be configured for this feature to work. Replace the “????” with the IP of the NavBox. E.g.: \\192.18.1.1\enc Please refer to DBS11425 “User manual for Danelec Marine ECDIS software” for details of how to use the NavBox from the ECDIS software.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 7.3 Configuration of virtual data lines via TCP/IP Data may be received from sensors via TCP/IP using the Ethernet ports on the DPU The window for setting up local ports must be open. Click on [add …] to create a virtual line for receiving data.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Service Menu The ECDIS hardware can be reconfigured if needed. Service menu is entered from the ECDIS software. To open the panel, do the following: 1. Open the Main Menu by clicking the menu icon in the bottom left corner: 2.
View system logs: Displays the system log files View installation manual: Displays the manuals. Software update: Consult DBS11426 “User manual for DM800 ECDIS G2” Complete system configuration restore: Restores all configuration files from previous backup file, or dump for support file. (System will restart) ...
5.3 “Finalizing the configuration” and section 6 “Configuration of the ECDIS software”. 8.3 Dump for support Utilize this feature if help for troubleshooting is needed from Danelec Marine. “Dump for support” can be started from a number of places: 8.3.1 From within the ECDIS software 1.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 3. Select the USB stick to save the “dump for support” to. 4. Click [OK]. 8.3.2 From the Service Menu 1. Insert a USB stick in the USB port adjacent to the DVD drive 2.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Re-installation of ECDIS Warning: A watchdog timer on the I/O interface will restart the ECDIS after 4 minutes if the operating system is not started - i.e. the 3 first steps described below must be executed without hesitation.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 4. After approximately 1 minute this menu will be displayed: 9.1 Install ECDIS Boot the system from the service CD as described in section 9 ”Re-installation of ECDIS”. Click on “Install ECDIS version x.xx”...
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S Wait for the installation to finish. You can follow the progress in the info-window. After the installation is complete, the following message is shown: Click on “Yes” The ECDIS will reboot and revert to the factory installation (no charts will have been preinstalled).
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 10 Detailed specification of the IEC 61162-450 interface IEC 61162-450 data is only supported on the two external network interfaces (Port 3 and Port 4) 10.1 Maximum data rate The maximum output rate for IEC 61162-450 image data is 2MB/s.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 11 Installation plan Monitor DVD drive DVD drive Alarm External USB port Keyboard USB port panel USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 USB5 USB6 USB7 USB8 COM1 ETH1 ETH2 ETH3 ETH4 SI00 SI01 SI02 SI03 SI04 SI05 SI06 SI07 SI08 SI09 SI10 SI11...
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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 1) Use USB cable supplied with equipment marked DVD drive, connect to USB port 5. 2) Use USB cable already attached to drive, connect to USB port 6. 3) Use USB cable already attached to keyboard, connect to USB port 7.
Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2 Copyright Danelec Marine A/S 12 Commissioning Perform the installation performance test (IPT) for the Danelec Marine DM800 ECDIS G2. The installation performance test procedure can be downloaded from http://www.danelec- marine.com. 13 Maintenance schedule Every year (recommended): Perform the annual performance test (APT). The annual performance test procedure can be downloaded from http://www.danelec-marine.com.
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