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Argonics argoTrackPilot Manual

Automatic track-keeping system for inland vessels
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argoTrackPilot
Automatic track-keeping system for inland vessels
Version 2.7
25.05.2022

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  • Page 1 Manual argoTrackPilot Automatic track-keeping system for inland vessels Version 2.7 25.05.2022...

  • Page 2: Trackpilot Settings

    Version Datum Änderung Bearbeiter 05.12.2017 English version Lachmeyer 21.05.2019 Update to newest software Eichler 08.01.2021 Update to software version 2.0 Eichler 06.04.2021 Update to software version 2.1 Eichler 04.11.2021 Update to software version 2.2, Eichler added chapter 7.5, 7.6 04.03.2022 Updated to software version 2.3, Eichler added chapter 7.7...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. General Notes 3. Functional Description 4. Scope of Delivery 5. System Overview 6. Technical Data 7. Operation 7.1.Touch screen argoTrackPilot TrackPilot Settings page 1 TrackPilot Settings page 2 TrackPilot Settings page 3 Profiles Miscellaneous Settings argoTracks - Tracks service...
  • Page 4 8.4.Warnings 8.5.Alarms 9. argoTrackPilot – Overview 9.1.argoTrackPilot classic 9.2.argoTrackPilot serial 10. Notes Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023 Dateiname: argoTrackPilot_Manual_EN.pdf...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    1. Safety instructions • This manual applies only to the track control system argoTrackPilot. It does not apply to the autopilot system (rate of turn control), the rate of turn sensor and indicator, the GPS receiver nor the rudder control system.

  • Page 6: General Notes

    2. General Notes Although this manual has been written with great care, Argonics GmbH assumes no liability for the consequences of errors in this manual. Argonics GmbH reserves the right to make changes to this manual without notice.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    Limitations The argoTrackPilot does an extensive analysis of the sensor data to be able to detect errors of the GPS receiver and the rate of turn sensor. The detection of errors is subject to the technical limitations. Detected errors are displayed on the touch screen, severe errors trigger an additional acoustic alarm.

  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

    • Touch screen 7’’ • LTE modem 5. System Overview 1. LTE modem 2. Touch screen / AlphaRiverTrackPilot panel 3. Control panel argoTrackPilot (only argoTrackPilot) 4. Control system argoTrackPilot / PLC 5. ECDIS 6. Rate of turn sensor 7. Autopilot 8.

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    6. Technical Data Control system / PLC Supply voltage 18 V DC ... 32 V DC Supply current 1,5 A Ambient temperature -25 °C ... 60 °C Storage temperature -40 °C ... 85 °C Relative humidity 5% .. 95% Dimensions Width: 220mm, Height: 100mm, Depth: 50,1mm Weight 1,4 kg...
  • Page 10 Modem IP rating IP 30 Supply voltage 9 V DC ... 30 V DC Ambient temperature -40 °C ... 75 °C Relative humidity 10% .. 90% Dimensions Width: 109,6mm, Height: 100mm, Depth: 50,1mm Weight 280g Conformity ES-TRIN 10.20 Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023 Dateiname: argoTrackPilot_Manual_EN.pdf...

  • Page 11: Operation

    The subpages of the user interface are selected using the keys on the left of the screen. argoTrackPilot The TrackPilot page shows information about the status of the TrackPilot. 1. Current track offset (distance of the shifted line to the base line): If the red triangle is to the right of the blue marking (blue marking represents track offset = 0), the ship will move to the right of the base line and vice versa.
  • Page 12 If there is no warning and alarm a grey checkmark will be displayed. 16. Navigation button to get to the main argoTrackPilot user interface 17. Navigation button to get to argoTrackPilots configuration menu 18.
  • Page 13 23. Optional: Navigation button to get to the user interface of argoTracks. More information in chapter „argoTracks“ (list view)”. 24. Optional: Navigation button to get to the user interface of argoTracks. More information in chapter „argoTracks (map view)”. 25. Heavy wind setting: When activating the heavy wind setting a symbol will flash on this page to indicate the active status.

  • Page 14: Trackpilot Settings

    TrackPilot Settings page 1 On the sub-page "TrackPilot settings" important settings of the TrackPilot can be changed. The settings are divided into two – optionally 3 – sub-pages, which can be switched between using the buttons on the right and left edge (3). 1.
  • Page 15 2. Safety contours feature: Activates the safety contours feature. This feature is only available when a suitable pair of safety contours is selected. 3. Activates the heavy wind setting. This allows the argoTrackPilot to compensate for large deviations due to wind more freely. The compensation might take a few minutes.
  • Page 16 TrackPilot Settings page 3 1. Activating Deadman Alarm: The led displays the status of the deadman warning and alarm. To activate or deactivate the deadman warning and alarm press the button below. If deadman monitoring is active a warning will be displayed and the buzzer will sound after a period of time with no input from the captain while sailing with TrackPilot active.

  • Page 17: Profiles

    The selected profile is also displayed on the "TrackPilot" page in the lower left area. During active driving with the argoTrackPilot, the profile cannot be changed. In this case the buttons are greyed out. A maximum of 10 preset profiles can be created. Profiles that have not been set are no longer displayed in the user interface as of version 2.3.

  • Page 18: Miscellaneous Settings

    Dutch are available. If a permanent setting of a specific language is desired, this must be done elsewhere. Please contact the Argonics customer support. 5. Help: Pressing this button takes you to a sub-page with a redirect to the service homepage and the contact information of the customer support.

  • Page 19: Argotracks - Tracks Service

    argoTracks - Tracks service Filter - Select - Activate What is the difference between filter, select and activate? 1. Filter We provide you with filters so you don't have to browse through all the available tracks from A to Z. You can filter the tracks in different ways, e.g. by "last activated" or "in my immediate vicinity".
  • Page 20 4. List of locally saved tracks. Displayed are only tracks which are saved inside argoTrackPilot. If a track is greyed out, the usage time has expired. Please contact the Argonics customer support.
  • Page 21 Map view The button (24) on the "TrackPilot" page takes you to the "argoTracks-Service" subpage in the map view. 1. Zoom in – Zooms in on the map section. 2. Zoom out – Reduces the map section. 3. Centre view on own position (orange circle (8)) 4.
  • Page 22 13. Filter: Active track 14. Filter: Tracks in my direct vicinity 15. Filter: tracks in current section 16. Filter: Recently activated tracks Customizing the map section When you first open the map view, all available tracks are displayed. The map can be moved by clicking in the map area. The Zoom In (1) and Zoom Out (2) buttons can be used to further adjust the displayed area.
  • Page 23 Selecting Once you have applied a filter, an overview (11) of the total number of available tracks appears in the upper right corner. You can now scroll between them with the arrow keys (10, 12). The map view adjusts accordingly. As soon as a track is selected, its name appears in the upper, free area (9).

  • Page 24: Argotargetpilot

    4. Activate argoTargetPilot: The status light "Active" indicates whether the recorded track is currently selected for automatic travel with the argoTrackPilot. To change the status, the argoTargetPilot can be activated and deactivated using the "Activate" button.

  • Page 25: Collision Warning (Argolanewarning)

    Collision warning (argoLaneWarning) Pressing the button with the symbol on the main page opens up the user interface for collision warning. From there, another button takes you to the settings page for the collision warning. The elements have the following meaning or function: 1.

  • Page 26: Control Panel For Desk Installation

    7.2. Control panel for desk installation There are multiple variants of this control panel. Variant 1: The control panel has 4 buttons (1-4), which can be pressed, one selector switch (6) and one alarm horn (5). Variant 2 only features the buttons 1-3. The elements have the following functions: 1.

  • Page 27: Switching The System On And Off

    To activate the TrackPilot, there are different methods. These depend on which autopilot is connected to the TrackPilot. Below you will find instructions for the different manufacturers. 7.3.1. Argonics argoPilot TrackPilot mode is activated by pressing the "Bahn" button [4]. The following conditions must be fulfilled for this: Selector switch "On / Off"...
  • Page 28 7.3.5. Schwarz RiverPilot TrackPilot mode is activated by pressing the „Bahn“ button [4] on the control panel. The following conditions must be fulfilled for this: Track condition: ready (see "Bottom TrackPilot") • Filter condition: ready (see "Bottom TrackPilot“) • Autopilot im Modus „AUTO“ •...

  • Page 29: Moving The Track

    7.4. Moving the track For overtaking and evasive maneuvers, the skipper can move the track to both sides transversely using buttons 1 and 3 of the control elements. Button 2 resets the offset back to the original track. To continually shift the track, keep key 1 or 3 pressed. CAUTION Checking the function The moved track may run outside the fairway and dangerous encounters may...
  • Page 30 You will also find buttons for moving (1,4) and for resetting (2) the offset on the touch screen. The distance at which the track moves can be set in the configuration menu. Contact the customer service or the installer. In addition, the current distance can also be selected as a track offset (3). Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023 Dateiname: argoTrackPilot_Manual_EN.pdf...

  • Page 31: Argotargetpilot - Automatic Following Of Ais Targets

    7.5. argoTargetPilot - automatic following of AIS targets argoTargetPilot is an additional module to argoTrackPilot and can be purchased separately. The function enables the automatic following of AIS targets in front. Connection to an AIS transponder is a prerequisite for using argoTargetPilot. If this connection has not yet been installed speak to your navigation electronics specialist.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Target And Activating Argotargetpilot

    Information on the selected target is shown in the upper part of the page: Name or MMSI if name is not available Distance to target along the selected track Target’s current speed If, as here, no destination is selected, all information of the destination is "0.0". The destination can be changed by pressing the "Change"...
  • Page 33 filtered out. Only the ship in the upper part of the picture fulfills all conditions and can be selected as a target for argoTargetPilot. In order to select a target argoTrackPilot must be deactivated. The list of possible targets can then be displayed using the "Change" button on the main argoTargetPilot interface.
  • Page 34 On the main page of argoTrackPilot a message is displayed that an AIS target is being followed. See number (4) of the main argoTrackPilot page. Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023 Dateiname: argoTrackPilot_Manual_EN.pdf...

  • Page 35: Argolanewarning - Collision Warning Based On Ais

    7.6. argoLaneWarning - collision warning based on AIS argoLaneWarning is an additional module to argoTrackPilot and can be purchased separately. The function enables collision warning based on AIS information. argoLaneWarning supports the skipper by providing collision warning based on AIS and thus contributes to increasing safety while sailing with argoTrackPilot.
  • Page 36 For the prediction of the own position it is assumed that argoTrackPilot steers the ship to the red line (2) which can be shifted with respect to the base track (1). Accordingly, only the area around the red line is checked for possible collisions. The width of the ship plus an adjustable lateral safety distance is set as safety corridor around the red line (3).

  • Page 37: List With Possible Collisions

    If a potential collision is detected there is an indication of the vessel (name or MMSI) with which a collision is imminent and the time until collision in seconds. In addition, red frames flash around the two buttons for moving the track. These frames are intended to suggest a possible reaction to the warning.

  • Page 38: Configuration Of Argolanewarning

    NOTE: A triggered alarm can only be confirmed by deactivating argoTrackPilot. Additional Width: Setting the extra lateral width of the safety corridor. For details please refer to the descriptions in the section „Collision Detection“.
  • Page 39 An alarm will be triggered if the distance to an AIS target is smaller than this threshold. In order to be alarmed of fewer collisions this threshold value can be reduced. An increase in this threshold leads to more and earlier alarms. NOTE: A triggered alarm can only be confirmed by deactivating argoTrackPilot. Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023...

  • Page 40: Argotracks - Guideline Service

    You can move the map and inspect this track here. To update the tracks package use the button below „Download new Tracks“. argoTrackPilot will then look for a new package and if available install it automatically. After updating the package the page will reload.

  • Page 41: Choosing A Track On The Ecdis-Pc

    Choosing a track on the ECDIS-PC To choose a line simply click on the button below „Choose new track“. The displayed line will switch to all available tracks, stored in the TrackPilot. Click on a line to choose it for activation. If there is more than one track at the clicked location, only these tracks are then displayed on the map.
  • Page 42 When the selection has finally been made to only one track its name is displayed on the top left. You can activate this track by clicking on „Activate“. After successfully loading the track the diplayed lines will disappear and the currently active track will be shown again. Please confirm the selection by checking if the line in your ECDIS and the track you selected match.

  • Page 43: Updating The Software

    7.8. Updating the software As of version 2.6., updating the software of the argoTrackPilot is possible via the touch display. The TrackPilot regularly checks whether updates are available. If an update is available, this is indicated by a red "1".

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting 8.1. Restarting the TrackPilot If it is necessary to restart the TrackPilot open the fuse F4. The location of the fuse F4 can be seen in chapter 6 in the attached pictures of the control cabinet. Wait for 30 seconds and put the fuse back in.
  • Page 45 8.4. Warnings With the help of warnings, the TrackPilot signals less critical conditions of the system which do not require immediate intervention by the skipper. However, the skipper should check the cause of the warning and, if necessary, switch to manual mode. The following table lists all warnings and gives recommendations on what to do when the corresponding warning occurs.
  • Page 46 Warning Name Description Action Target too close The distance to the AIS target is too Reduce speed, deactivate small. The behavior of the TrackPilot TargetPilot or select another AIS can be strongly influenced by target course fluctuations from the AIS target.
  • Page 47 8.5. Alarms Alarms are triggered in critical conditions of the system and require immediate intervention by the skipper. The following table lists all critical alarms and gives recommendations on what to do when the corresponding alarm occurs. Alarm Name Alarm Name Description Action DistanceError...
  • Page 48 Alarm Name Description Action Target lost The information about the selected Acknowledge alarm by switching target has not been updated for too to manual steering. There is no long. other way to acknowledge the alarm. Steer manually. Deactivate argoTargetPilot or select another AIS target.
  • Page 49 9. argoTrackPilot – Overview 9.1. argoTrackPilot classic The following graphics shows the layout of the control cabinet. The hardware version can be seen on the label located on the plc. The last three characters of the field „Typ“ show the hardware version of the installation.
  • Page 50 Hardware Version 3: Hardware Version 4: Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023 Dateiname: argoTrackPilot_Manual_EN.pdf...
  • Page 51 9.2. argoTrackPilot serial Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023 Dateiname: argoTrackPilot_Manual_EN.pdf...
  • Page 52 10. Notes Serial number of the TrackPilot: PIN for the TrackPilot: Technician: Date of installation: Miscellaneous Version: 2.7 Datum: 25.05.2023 Dateiname: argoTrackPilot_Manual_EN.pdf...

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