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- Page 1 S e a N e t - A l a r m U S B Installation and Operation Manual Hardware Version V 1.1 Software Version 1.00 March 2009 © 2004 All Rights Reserved http://www.gadgetPool.de © 2004 Alle Rechte vorbehalten alarm@gadgetPool.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
S e a N e t - A l a r m U S B Contents CREDITS / WARNING / DISCLAIMER ................. 3 FUNCTION OVERVIEW ......................4 ........................5 LARM SOURCES WHEN WILL ALARMS BE SET/RESET ................6 INSTALLATION ........................7 .......................... -
Page 3: Credits / Warning / Disclaimer
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual Credits / Warning / Disclaimer The SeaNet-Alarm is designed to provide assistance to boat operators. It can not replace good seamanship and close personal observation of the vessel, the environment and weather conditions. It is the boat operators responsibility to always keep the boat under his/her control. -
Page 4: Function Overview
It's easy to miss a radar beep, when the radar is mounted at the chart table and you are at the helm. If an instrument should break, without the SeaNet-Alarm it might take a long time before the failure is noticed. Maybe the boat operator would rely on a device that that isn't functioning any more. -
Page 5: Alarm Sources
There is clearly a need for loud sound or an optical alarm, that makes you aware of possible dangers and instruments failure. With the SeaNet-Alarm this needs can be filled in an easy and economic way. When an alarm condition is recognized, SeaNet-Alarm activates a solid state switch that can activate a powerfull external alarm and/or switch on optical alarm. -
Page 6: When Will Alarms Be Set/Reset
– AND this alarm type is enabled in SeaNet-Alarm. ( see Page 14) – AND the Alarm is active longer than delay time set in SeaNet-Alarm ( If delay time is – set ) (see Page 13) The Alarm output is reset when : An Instrument clears the appropriate alarm on the SeaTalk Bus –... -
Page 7: Installation
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual Installation Location SeaNet-Alarm is build for interior use and for fully water proteced installation. It is not designed for outside use. Since SeaNet-Alarm has LED's and a pushbutton, it is recommended to install it nearby the chart table or at a place that is easily accessible. -
Page 8: Alarm Out
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual Alarm out SeaNet-Alarm has a detatchable 2 pin screw terminal to connect one or more alarms, sirens or lights. This output is protected against short circuits, has a thermal protection, an overvoltage and overload protection and current limitation. -
Page 9: Configuration
The configuration software is available for Microsoft Windows and for Linux. USB Driver installation SeaNet-Alarm has a standard USB Port chip ( FT232 ). On many systems the driver software is already installed. If it's not already installed on your Windows system - you'll find all the necessary drivers for Microsoft Windows on the CD Every modern Linux system already has the necessary driver installed. -
Page 10: The Command Buttons
Save port settings. If port settings are saved, the programme will load and use this settings at the next programme start automatically. Manually load previously saved port settings. Connect config programme to SeaNet-Alarm Disconnect config programme from SeaNet-Alarm Open configuration window. -
Page 11: Port Status
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual When installing or rewiring the system, it is helpfull to see if SeaNet-Alarm is receiving any SeaTalk data from the network at all. The “logging of raw seatalk data” function helps to check the wiring. The button , switches this function on and off. -
Page 12: Configuration Window
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual Configuration window When a port is selected and the programme ist connected to SeaNet-Alarm ( ), the configuration window will be activated by pressing Main config Window The software will read the current setting from SeaNet-Alarm. Changes in the settings are sent to SeaNet-Alarm by pressing As long as is not pressed, changes will not be transferred to SeaNet-Alarm. -
Page 13: Alarm Types
Function : Supress alarm indication for a period of time. In the field “Delay” you defined how long – in seconds - an alarm must be active before SeaNet-Alarm will signal it. If it comes and goes within this delay time, SeaNet-Alarm will not trigger it's alarm output. -
Page 14: Duration
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual Example : You only want to be alarmed if Cross Track Error is active more than two minutes. If the autopilot brings the vessel back on couse within two minute, the alarm should be suppressed. Type “120” in the field “Delay” on that line, where XTE alarm defined. -
Page 15: Beeps
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual Beeps Different sound patterns can be assigned to different alarms. With this function, it can be “heard” which alarm has been activated. The number entered here is the number ob beep's for this alarm. Example : Beeps set to “3”... -
Page 16: Pushbutton And Led's
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual Pushbutton and LED's SeaNet-Alarm has 1 pushbutton and three LED's. The pushbutton has two functions: Alarm acknowledge If an alarm is active, it can be acknowledged by pressing the pushbutton for about 1 second. Acknowledge will switch off the alarm. -
Page 17: Hardware Test
Alarm Output ● After SeaNet-Alarm is switched on, it will run in hardware test mode for 10 seconds. During hardware test mode, the led's will be switched on one after the other. When the pushbutton is pressed, the alarm output wil be activated. -
Page 18: Software Update
Fuses and Bootstrap Software can not be erased accidentally. Latest Software versions can be found at http://www.gadgetPool.de Connect SeaNet-Alarm to your PC ( using USB Port ) Open a terminal programme ( i.e. hypertern ) and set it to 4800 Baud, 8 Bit, no parity, no handshake. -
Page 19: News And Info On The Web
SeaNet-Alarm Users Manual News and Info on the web If you have any questions or suggestions – there is a SeaNet-Alarm forum on our web page. http://www.gadgetPool.de or you can send mail to alarm@gadgetPool.de Technical Data Power input : 9-15 Volt DC...