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ECDIS900 Installation manual ENGLISH Scan here www.navico-commercial.com to save a copy...
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National Marine Electronics Association. ® ® ® • MARIS™ is a trademark of Navico Group. • PLECDIS is a trademark of Simrad Egersund AS. ® • Windows Microsoft Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. ® • Windows 7 Microsoft Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.
50/60Hz TRACKBALL KEYBOARD Mandatory signals: EPFS (GPS) GYRO SDME (Speed log) Standard delivery for MK15B The standard delivery of a single ECDIS includes: • ECDIS900 MK15B FPC • Keyboard • Trackball • Unlock dongle • USB extension cable • USB DVD drive...
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CT&A cable • Unlock dongle 24 V DC • USB extension cable • USB DVD Drive 110-230 V AC 50/60Hz RS-232 ECDIS900 MK5B PROCESSOR SERIAL 110-230 V AC 50/60Hz TRACKBALL KEYBOARD ALARM PANEL 24 V DC Mandatory signals: EPFS (GPS)
EPFS (GPS) EPFS (GPS) GYRO GYRO SDME (Speed log) SDME (Speed log) LAN SWITCH 24 V DC Standard delivery of PLECDIS MK15B The standard delivery of PLECDIS includes: • Two ECDIS900 MK15B • Network switch • One USB DVD drive...
(Monitoring) (Planning) SERIAL SERIAL 24 V DC 24 V DC 110-230 V AC 110-230 V AC 50/60Hz 50/60Hz RS-232 RS-232 ECDIS900 MK5B PROCESSOR ECDIS900 MK5B PROCESSOR SERIAL SERIAL 110-230 V AC 110-230 V AC 50/60Hz 50/60Hz TRACKBALL TRACKBALL KEYBOARD KEYBOARD...
• NAVTEX Server and Inbox Additional serial interface ECDIS900 supports additional data inputs via a serial interface. External devices can be connected over LAN or USB. The following SIMRAD accessories are sold separately: • Serial to LAN device adding 8 serial input and connected to Sensor LAN •...
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The Ethernet cables used in an ECDIS900 system are CAT5 STP four shielded twisted pairs, or ISO/IEC 11801 (Class D). Note: Typically, a simple network consisting of only IEC 61162-1/2 sentences, screen capture images from radars / ECDIS ¼...
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Sensor traffic is limited to a maximum of 3000 datagrams, which is about 1 MB per second. Traffic to send an image to the VDR is 100 kb once per 15 seconds. Note: For the ECDIS900, it is recommended to not set the UDP packet send limit lower than the default setting (150,000 ¼...
Bridge alert management interfaces The system supports Bridge Alert Management (BAM). The ECDIS900 uses a communication protocol based on an interface using a series of sentences: ALF, ALC, ACN, ARC, and HBT. The interface for alerts complies with the IEC 61162-1 standard.
When BAM is connected by serial line to the Monitoring station, the ECDIS900 sends alarms, warnings and cautions to the BAMS. Note: The alert titles sent to BAM may be shorter and slightly different from the alert text displayed on the ECDIS900. ¼...
The same goes for sensors transmitting on an uncommon baud rate. Connect to Ch 7 and move the NAVTEX sensor to another computer with free channels. Keep to the standard when installing, follow the tables as far as possible. Single ECDIS900 Gyro Ch2, port 8021...
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Free Ch8, port 8037 General When installing, keep in mind that every ECDIS900 must be able to run as a standalone unit. ⚠ IMPORTANT: The SIS4000-MK2 must be installed as a dedicated unit for the computer, and NOT shared over...
Plugs and power strips are in accordance with European standard. On ships with 110 V AC and specifically Japanese build ships with 100 V AC, SIMRAD recommends an UPS is installed. Refer to the Annex More about UPS for the correct types.
Cable run Plan the installation and lay up the cables. Use existing cable ways and transitions as much as possible. New transitions must be made in accordance with good workmanship and they must be properly sealed (for fire protection). Accepted by class Rejected by class Accepted by class Rejected by class...
PREPARING THE COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST RUN All computers must be prepared for their particular installation – installations of two ships are never alike. Windows operating system is pre-installed and configured according to ECDIS900 specifications. Start with the monitoring computer and then go through the others.
Turn OFF Firewall, Open Action Center, and enable the alerts. When starting new programs, place tick marks in private and public networks By now the system is fully functional and the installation and configuration of the ECDIS900 programs can be completed.
Sensor monitor This program is installed as part of the ECDIS900 package. Sensor Monitor is the keystone in the SIMRAD system and takes care of the data flow on the network between the sensors, computers and programs. This chapter describes how to configure the most commonly used sensors, NMEA 0183 , AIS Transponder and Display ®...
• AIS input — The AIS transponder sends a lot of information to the ECDIS900, especially in busy areas such as Singapore or Rotterdam. Therefore, it is important to connect the AIS to only one PC to avoid overloading the network.
11 Open the ECDIS900 and check that incoming messages will close the NAVTEX book on the acknowledge panel. A red NAVTEX book is also dropped at the ship’s present position, or at the position of interest. This function can be turned on/off in the box.
PC and to run the ECDIS900 in Approval mode. The application runs in two security modes: • Service mode — This mode is used by the installer or the captain during installation or changes in ECDIS900 system configuration. •...
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Never leave the computer in Service mode! It is against regulations and navigators can, and will, make changes to the system. When configuration is complete, the Operational mode must be selected to run the ECDIS900 in Approval mode. To select Operational mode, press the...
Dead man alarm The Dead Man Alarm function is designed to monitor bridge activity and alert the master or other qualified navigators if the bridge becomes unattended. If the mouse or keyboard has not been used for a fixed period (By default 10 min), the module sends an alarm message (pulse) to the BNWAS system connected by PLC to the PC.
BIOS SETTINGS Select the menu ’Load setup defaults’ and answer yes. Follow the table below and change settings as indicated Menu Submenu New setting Standard CMOS features Date Set UTC date Time Set UTC time Halt on All errors Advanced BIOS features First boot device CD-ROM Second boot device...
ECDIS900 FLAT PANEL COMPUTER MK15B 1 The ECDIS900 flat panel computer MK15B has a dual input power supply which will accept both AC and DC input. If Both inputs are connected the unit will be powered by AC. If the AC supply fails or is removed, it will automatically switch over to the DC Supply without effecting the operation of the unit.
ECDIS900 MK5B PROCESSOR 1 The ECDIS900 MK5 Processor has a dual input power supply which will accept both AC and DC input. If Both inputs are connected the unit will be powered by AC. If the AC supply fails or is removed, it will automatically switch over to the DC Supply without effecting the operation of the unit.
M5024/5027 MONITOR MK5B ALARM PANEL The push button in the alarm panel is only to mute the alarm, not to accept, the alarms need to be accepted in the Monitoring station.
SIS4000 – MK2 Default IP address: 192.168.4.100 Jumper forces IP: 192.168.4.33 Browse IP for set-up • SIS4000-MK2 is a NMEA 0183 to Ethernet converter. ® • All channels are configured for RS422. • Channel 1 to 6 is input only, Baud rates 4800 or 9600. •...
7 Change Network mask to 255.255.255.0. Click SAVE. 8 Select Restart Device, answer Yes and click OK. 9 Remove the jumper. 10 On the controlling ECDIS900 computer, change the sensor network IP address back to 192.168.4.200. 11 Log on again and verify settings! SIS4000 after IP configuration:...
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Programming Sensor Monitor Create a new sensor. Click Norm Type and select CN8E Router. Click Sensor ID and rename it to SIS4000. Click Parameters and set up as shown. Note: Read From/Write To is set to Send & Receive. ¼...
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Programming channels in SIS4000 Open the newly created sensor SIS4000. Click More Settings. If the configuration in the previous chapter is correct, a web interface opens, and from here you can set up the sensors in the box. At the same time, you can configure the Sensor Monitor.
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Creating NMEA sensor in Sensor Monitor ® Create a new sensor. Click Media Type and select Network. Norm Type defaults to NMEA 0183 Sensor. Click Sensor ID ® and give the sensor a descriptive name. Click Parameters and enter the corresponding port number in SIS4000 for both PortToRead and PortToWrite.
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Creating AIS sensor in Sensor Monitor As above but go to Media Type and select AIS Transponder. • The AIS can be remotely controlled from the ECDIS900, where the navigators have a big screen and a decent keyboard and mouse. •...
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Wind and Log instruments often transmit in a format not recognized by the normal NMEA 0183 sensor. If everything looks ® right in the Sensor Monitor, but the data is not accepted in the ECDIS900, select one of the special sensors from the drop down menu in Norm Type.
More about UPS The UPS is manufactured in two types. • The change-over type. • The always-on type. Change-over type UPS The change-over type has one advantage – it is cheap. It is manufactured in large quantities and the quality and stability are often doubtful.
ECDIS CHECKLIST Item Text Comment Computer Type Serial no. SIMRAD ID, Sentinel dongle no. Monitor (split installation) Type Serial no. Network Computer name Workgroup name SIMRAD IP address, ECDIS network 192.168.______.______ DHCP IP address, Sensor network 192.168.004.200 Manual C: drive unshared...
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Item Text Comment Radar Overlay Version no. v4 is PCI, v6 is LAN Type of radar connected Trigger, Video, HM, AZI adj. Main bang and skew adj. NAVTEX Version no. Type of NAVTEX receiver Serial or LAN, port no. Master/Slave If Master, folder Inbox shared If Slave, map network drive Application Manager...
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