S-ECDIS

User’s Guide
5412220 A02

2014

Consilium Marine & Safety, Nacka, Sweden

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Preface
This User's Guide describes the use of the S-ECDIS. S-ECDIS is designed to combine both an
easily operated and multifunctional ECDIS as well as an overall coverage of services provided
out of one hand. This includes charts, Kernel software, human-machine Interface, hardware,
training, consultancy and customer support. Most important, S-ECDIS complies with the
latest standards for ECDIS operation and offers the crew on board a high level of flexibility
due to multi-functional route management.
The documentation corresponds to the respective software version. Nevertheless,
occasionally the software may differ from the functionality described due to technical
reasons.

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Contents

Preface iii

Contents ..................................................................................................... v

1 Introduction................................................................................... 1
1.1 Conventions Used in this Document .....................................................................1

2 General User Interface GUI ............................................................ 2

2.1 Start Up and Shut Down the ECDIS........................................................................2
2.1.1 Start Up............................................................................................................................. 2
2.1.2 Shut Down ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Interface Elements and their Use ..........................................................................3
2.2.1 Using the Cursor ............................................................................................................... 3
2.2.2 Entering Values................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Screen Layout and Menus .....................................................................................7
2.3.1 Alarm Display.................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Menu Structure .............................................................................................................. 10

3 ECDIS Basic Display Features ........................................................ 11

3.1 Adjustment to Ambient Light Conditions ............................................................11
3.2 Base, Standard, All Other .....................................................................................12
3.3 Chart Orientation .................................................................................................13
3.4 Scaling ..................................................................................................................15
3.5 Safety Depth / Safety Contour .............................................................................17
3.5.1 Continuous Safety Watch (Automatic Chart Danger Warning) ...................................... 19
3.5.2 Create and Setup Special Condition Areas ..................................................................... 21
3.6 Synthetic Display Elements ..................................................................................25
3.6.1 Variable Range Marker (VRM)........................................................................................ 25
3.6.2 Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) .......................................................................................... 27
3.6.3 Electronic Range and Bearing Line (ERBL) ...................................................................... 29
3.6.4 Range Rings .................................................................................................................... 30
3.6.5 Own Ship ........................................................................................................................ 31
3.6.6 Ruler ............................................................................................................................... 35

4 Sensors ........................................................................................ 37
4.1 Sensor Display ......................................................................................................37
4.2 Sensor Selection...................................................................................................40
4.3 Sensor Settings.....................................................................................................41

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5 Chart Work .................................................................................. 45

5.1 Chart Selection .....................................................................................................45
5.2 Chart Alarms and Indications...............................................................................45
5.3 Chart Settings.......................................................................................................48
5.4 Chart Information ................................................................................................50
5.5 Chart Additions / User Objects ............................................................................53
5.6 Manual Positioning ..............................................................................................61

6 Route Planning ............................................................................ 66

6.1 Default Settings....................................................................................................66
6.2 Route Construction / Route Creation .................................................................. 67
6.2.1 Graphic Mode ................................................................................................................. 68
6.2.2 Text Mode ...................................................................................................................... 70
6.3 Route Handling ....................................................................................................72
6.4 Route Planning Display Settings ..........................................................................80
6.5 Other Route Planning Tools / Features ...............................................................82

7 Route Monitoring ........................................................................ 87

7.1 Route Alarm Settings / Limits ..............................................................................87
7.2 Activate / Deactivate Route Plan .........................................................................89
7.3 Route Plan Status Display / Window ................................................................... 91
7.4 ETA Calculator / Time Schedule ...........................................................................93
7.5 Route Monitoring Display Settings ......................................................................96

8 Navigational Tools ....................................................................... 98

8.1 Tidal Prediction ....................................................................................................98

9 File / Data Management ............................................................ 101

9.1 Log File ...............................................................................................................101
9.2 Recording / Playback .........................................................................................103

10 Chart Maintenance .................................................................... 105

10.1 Chart Catalogue .................................................................................................105
10.2 ENC .....................................................................................................................109
10.2.1 Chart Licensing ............................................................................................................. 109
10.2.2 Chart Installation .......................................................................................................... 111
10.2.3 Chart Updating ............................................................................................................. 112
10.3 Manual Chart Update / Manual Chart Correction .............................................114

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10.4 Synchronise (Copy) Charts – ECDIS Nodes.........................................................121

10.5 Chart Supply .......................................................................................................121

11 Display of Additional Information .............................................. 122

11.1 Radar Target Display ..........................................................................................122
11.2 Automatic Identification System (AIS) ...............................................................123
11.3 Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO) ................................................................131

12 Annex ........................................................................................ 132

12.1 Bridge Quick Reference Card .............................................................................132
12.2 Alarm Table ........................................................................................................135
12.3 Abbreviations .....................................................................................................137
12.4 Chart Installation ...............................................................................................144
12.4.1 Installation of Chart Base Data ..................................................................................... 144
12.4.2 Installation of Chart Updates ....................................................................................... 150
12.4.3 Review of Chart Updates .............................................................................................. 155
12.5 Checking Vessel Safety Parameters Before Route Planning and Monitoring ...160
12.6 Position Integration and Monitoring .................................................................163
12.7 S-ECDIS Failure Handling....................................................................................172
12.7.1 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Software Failure ................................................................ 172
12.7.2 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Power Failure .................................................................... 173
12.7.3 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Drive Failure ...................................................................... 173
12.7.4 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Software Settings Corrupted or Lost................................. 174
12.7.5 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Position System (Sensor) Input Lost or Invalid ................. 175

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1 Introduction
1.1 Conventions Used in this Document
Calibri font is used for:

plain text in this document

Italic font is used for:

program and component names

function names

Boldface is used for:

headlines

Underline is used for:

cross references

Courier New font is used for:

any text typed by the user

file content and names

Note:

Displays important information which should not be ignored.

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2 General User Interface GUI

Properly used, S-ECDIS fosters safety in navigation and helps to economize on voyages. S-
ECDIS is intended for operation with ENCs. Provided updated ENCs in proper scale are
available for the whole route and a backup system is in operation, S-ECDIS will enable
paperless navigation.

2.1 Start Up and Shut Down the ECDIS

2.1.1 Start Up
Unlike other ECDIS systems, S-ECDIS does not require a dongle with a license key.
An ECDIS is usually protected by some kind of battery called Uninterrupted Power Supply
(UPS). However, if the S-ECDIS only consists of a PC display panel (PC HD 24T21 MMC) it will
be connected to the general 220V AC and emergency 24V DC power system. Hence the UPS
for the PC display panel is not required. In case your bridge is equipped with a separate
computer tower and display, the UPS must be switched on before start (see Operator’s
Manual of the UPS manufacturer).

PC-Display-Panel HD 24T21 MMC

To start the system
1. Press the power switch of the computer tower (if available)
2. Press the power switch of the display panel

PC display panel HD 24T21 MMC

Wait until the start screen is displayed

3. Wait 10s until the S-ECDIS ECDIS starts automatically or double- click on Start S-ECDIS
ECDIS.

Note:
Loading may take several minutes. The first click highlights the button, the second click
executes it.

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Start-up screen

S-ECDIS user interface is displayed on the screen (see chapter 2.3)

After the power switches have been pressed they turn green. Remember that changing the
brightness of the display also changes the light intensity of the power switch. At zero display
light the power switch is not illuminated at all although the ECDIS is still in operation.
From the start up screen the ECDIS may be re-booted, shut down and switched into service
mode.
With a single left click you only highlight that option. After that a second left click will
execute it. If the option is not highlighted at all you may also use a double click.

2.1.2 Shut Down

1. Click on Route in the menu bar (see chapter 2.3)
2. Click on Exit
The start screen is displayed
3. Double-click on Shutdown System
The computer shuts down automatically, and the power switch turns red

2.2 Interface Elements and their Use

2.2.1 Using the Cursor

By default the cursor of the S-ECDIS ECDIS is integrated into the standard keyboard. The
rather advanced edition is the combined NSI Keyboard/Trackball consisting of an illuminated
keyboard and a comfortable trackball. A third alternative is an NSI stand-alone trackball.

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S-ECDIS Standard Keyboard NSI Keyboard/Trackball

Rotating the trackball moves the cursor on the display. All trackball devices have three
buttons. These buttons must be pressed according to the desired action.
The cursor is positioned on the chart:

Left click: centres the view on the cursor position

Left click and hold: moves the chart as cursor operation (like drag and drop)

Right click: opens a menu to work with the current cursor position, e.g. as origin for dead
reckoning or setting an EBL

Centre click: opens the pick report at the current cursor position

Note:
On the S-ECDIS standard keyboard there is no centre button. To open the pick report, use
the Pick button instead (see also chapter 5.4).

The cursor is positioned on a program bar or a menu:

Left click: opens a submenu

The cursor is displayed in various shapes depending on the position and the current activity.

in program bars, windows and menus to

1.
select submenu or operation

2. on chart to focus on a certain position

3. to set user objects, LOPs, manual updates

4. to change the value of a parameter

5. to set a tide prediction point

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6. to set a tidal height observation point

7. to insert waypoints

8. while moving the chart

2.2.2 Entering Values

For the S-ECDIS ECDIS no screen keyboard is available, hence any input has to be made using
the peripheral keyboard.
1. move the cursor to the parameter field
the cursor changes to cursor type 4 (see chapter 2.2.1)
2. double left click on the value
the value is highlighted white
3. type in the new value using the keyboard

In case the cursor is moved onto a parameter and does not change to cursor type 4 (see
chapter 2.2.1) left click to open a drop-down menu to choose from pre-selected values. Next
to some parameters there are two buttons with up/down arrows. Left click on these buttons
to increase or decrease the parameter value.

In addition, the control unit can be used to change parameters during navigation like

zoom

vector length

ETA adjustment.

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If the control unit is available on board, it will be attached to the pilot chairs.
Otherwise a virtual control unit can be popped up using the

button in the function bar.

Virtual control unit

Note:
Some functions are only available when using the control unit.

S-ECDIS Standard S-ECDIS Premium Control Unit

Keyboard Keyboard
Peripheral devices for data input

On the S-ECDIS standard keyboard the function keys F1 to F12 have been replaced by a more
convenient brief description of the respective function.

Function keys of the S-ECDIS Standard Keyboard

Moreover, it is possible to pick positions with the cursor for e.g. creating routes, positional
fixes, etc.

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2.3 Screen Layout and Menus

Typical S-ECDIS display

In S-ECDIS the screen is divided into six sections.

The program header includes information on the ECDIS type, the selected route and the
active database. In the upper right corner of the screen a button is positioned to close open
windows in the ECDIS without shutting down the device.

Program header

The menu bar allows you to navigate through the program features and alter the program
settings using drop-down menus.

Menu bar

The function bar provides shortcuts to the most frequently used functions.

Function bar

In the chart display the chart with its objects is presented. Furthermore, it displays loaded
tracks, the own ship symbol and in combination with ARPA/AIS other ships.

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Chart display with ship's position and manoeuvring information

Information about the voyage, from sensors or manoeuvring data, is displayed on the right
hand side of the screen.

Four examples of function tables

In case an alarm is active the alarm bar appears at the bottom of the screen; otherwise that
bar is not visible.

Alarm bar

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2.3.1 Alarm Display

The alarm bar appears below the chart display (see Chapter 2.3) in case an alarm is
triggered; at the same time an alarm sound rings.
ECDIS distinguishes between alarms and indications. Indications refer to so-called special
condition areas and do not signal an immediate danger, but some kind of inhibition.

Yellow indication in the alarm bar

Whether a special condition area triggers an alarm or just an indication has to be pre-set:
1. ECDIS in the menu bar,
2. Safe Navigation Values and
3. Special Condition Areas.

Configuration of alarms or indications

By pressing Alarm Acknowledge in the alarm bar the buzzer goes silent and the alarm is
moved with a lower priority level to the alarm display or cancelled depending on the initial
priority level (see Annex). Instead of using the cursor press the ACK key on the control unit.
To view the alarm display left click on in the function bar.

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Alarm display

There are the following alarm classifications:

Priority level 1 Navigation sensor data lost or invalid
Priority level 2 Route performance parameters out of limit
Priority level 3 Unnatural navigation sensor data
Priority level 4 Expired AIS, radar, echo sounder and general data
Priority level 5 Unnatural AIS, radar, echo sounder and general data
Priority level 6 to 10 Acknowledged but still valid alarms

2.3.2 Menu Structure

Content of the menu bar

To change the settings of the ECDIS and work with the information it includes you have to
open the menus via the menu bar. The menus are arranged into the following groups:

Route for managing tracks

Backup for transferring tracks to the backup station

Sensors for switching between sensor data sources

Chart for managing manual updates and user objects

Database for creating chart additions

Recording for viewing stored data on navigation

Trail for showing past navigation data

ECDIS for controlling chart and safety settings

Display for setting the presentation of ships on screen

Configure for ECDIS service and for special user settings

Tides for calculation and display of tide predictions

About for viewing information about the system

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3 ECDIS Basic Display Features

3.1 Adjustment to Ambient Light Conditions
The PC display-panel is equipped with an indication light displaying ECDIS to control the
brightness. If the monitor is calibrated the indicator is green. In case a red plus or minus
appears above or below the symbol the brightness needs to be adjusted.

Brightness check at standard display

At the front of the monitor there is a dimmer for the display brightness.

Buttons for brightness control

With the day, dusk and night mode you can adjust the intensity of the colours to the
ambient light conditions:

1. Press D/N on the control unit and select from the offered modes
2. Select the appropriate mode from a drop-down menu in the function bar

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Drop-down menu for ambient light conditions

3. Press END on the keyboard to fix the selected mode

3.2 Base, Standard, All Other

In S-ECDIS you can choose between three display modes to define the number of objects on
the screen.
1. left click on the drop-down menu in the function bar
2. select between

BASE for a minimum of objects that cannot be removed

NOTE:
This mode is not allowed for navigation

STD minimum of objects for safe navigation

Other customized configuration

Drop-down menu for display mode selection

If Other is chosen a dialogue pops up offering to select objects by type. Ticked objects will be
presented on the chart. To tick an object, move the cursor onto the square in front of the
object and left-click. To deselect the object, repeat the action.
Mark All selects all items; Clear All removes all items except those included as base
information.

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Detailed option window for selecting objects to be displayed

After completion exit the menu with OK to save or Cancel without saving.
A quick way to generate a standard display with the minimum information for safe
navigation is to left-click on in the function bar.

3.3 Chart Orientation

A vector chart can be presented in North up, Head up or Course up mode. For Head up mode
compass information, and for Course up mode course over ground information from GPS
must be available.
1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on Display Rotation
3. left click on North up, Course up or Head up
OR
left click to open the drop-down menu in the function bar with either N Up, H up or C up and
select the desired mode.

Shortcut to display orientation in the function bar

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Like in the radar the user of an ECDIS can decide whether to work in relative motion or in
true motion mode. After starting the ECDIS true motion is active. To set relative motion

1. left click on Display in the menu bar

2. left click on Display Motion
3. left click on Relative
OR
1. move the cursor to the function bar
2. left click to open the drop-down menu with TM or RM
3. select the required mode

Shortcut to display motion in the function bar

Since in true motion the own ship moves within the chart, the chart has to follow the ship in
major steps. Hence you have to define a true motion area.
1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on True Motion Area

Window for changing the true motion area

3. move the cursor onto the border of the shaded square

4. left click and hold to pick up a borderline
5. move it to the new position
6. release the button to drop the borderline

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Alternatively, tick Auto Mode and find the following window:

Window for adjusting the auto function for True Motion Area

Adjustment of the Check Ahead Factor facilitates increasing or decreasing the distance from
the ship’s position to the chart display margin in the direction of the course over ground. The
Check Ahead Factor is multiplied by the display range. Factor 1.00 keeps the full range ahead
of your ship’s position. Reduction to 0.50 reduces the distance to half the range. However,
keep in mind that factors above 1.00 are not allowed.
The Reset Factor moves the chart centre to a new position. At refreshing of the chart display
the ship is first transferred to the centre. In a second step the ship is transferred with the
distance of the Check Ahead Factor times the display range and a bearing equal to the
course over ground. Entered values must not be higher than the Check Ahead Factor.

3.4 Scaling
During ECDIS operation the active range is displayed in the left part of the function bar. It
can be easily changed:
1. move the cursor onto the range value (red ellipse in the figure below)
2. left click to open a drop-down menu with all available ranges

Drop-down menu to select the scale

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3. move the cursor to the desired range

4. left click to activate the range
For smaller alterations
1. move the cursor onto the upward or downward arrow to the right of the range value in
the function bar
2. left click to increase or decrease the range

Range control in the function bar

On the keyboard the Page Up key can be pressed to zoom out and the Page Down key to
zoom in.
On the control unit Zin and Zout offer another possibility for zooming. Moreover, the control
unit zooms to Bay Zoom and Bridge Zoom with a range of 1 nm and 0.1 nm.

1. press % on the control unit

Advanced control unit functions after pressing [%]

2. use to mark Bay Zoom or Bridge Zoom

3. press [%] to select highlighted zoom

Be aware of dangers emerging from charts used in inadequate ranges. Therefore,

underscaled charts show magenta margins for charts with smaller scale, and overscaled
charts are displayed behind bars. In addition, in case of an underscaled chart an indication
“Larger scale available” appears in the alarm bar.

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Indication for underscaled charts

Especially after zooming the user has to be able to estimate distances on the chart. On
the left side of the chart display a scale bar is displayed. The scale bar consists of
alternating grey and orange sections. It is displayed at a scale of 1:80 000 or larger,
with each section measuring one cable (0.1 nm).

Scale bar

At scales smaller than 1:80 000 the scale bar changes to the grey and black sectored
latitude bar which equals one minute of an earth’s great circle that is one nautical mile
for each sector.

Latitude bar

3.5 Safety Depth / Safety Contour

In ENCs safety contours separate the safely navigable water from areas where grounding is
likely. The safety depth defines a spot sounding that will be highlighted in navigable water.
For safety depth and safety contour the same sounding might be chosen but to emphasize a
safety depth a higher value than for the safety contour is common praxis.

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For calculation of the safety contour take the following points into account:

deepest static draught

worst squat condition

maximum chart inaccuracy

ballast operations during the voyage

weather and sea state

minimum under keel clearance according to master’s standing orders
To enter a safety contour:
1. open the ECDIS menu in the menu bar
2. left click on Safety Contour …
3. double left click on the value to type in the calculated depth
4. left click on OK to save changes

Dialogue box for changing the Safety Contour

Safety Contour: 10m Safety Contour: 15m

Comparison of two different safety contour levels

To enter a safety depth

1. open the ECDIS menu in the menu bar
2. left click on Safety Depth …
3. double left click on the value to type in the calculated depth
4. left click on OK to save changes

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Dialogue box for changing the Safety Depth

Safety Depth: 15m Safety Depth: 20m

Comparison of two different Safety Depth configurations

For an example how to check the safety parameters before route planning see chapter 12.5
in the Annex

3.5.1 Continuous Safety Watch (Automatic Chart Danger Warning)

The Continuous Safety Watch is carried out to identify chart objects which intrude into a
user-defined zone around the vessel.
To set the parameters of the guard zone:
1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
2. left click on Safe Navigation Values…
the window below pops up

Window for configuration of Continuous Safety Watch

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3. enter the Air Draught of your ship considering your actual draft and the height of the
tide
4. enter your intended horizontal safety distance to dangerous objects
5. select the time the warning shall be triggered in advance to passing a dangerous object
(Format: hh:mm:ss)

Wheel-Over-Alarm
6. tick Display Guard Zone to have your configured guard zone displayed
7. left click on OK to save and leave
the guard zone is displayed around the vessel

Displayed guard zone for dangerous objects

Special Condition Areas are e.g. anchorages, Traffic Separation Schemes and Vessel Traffic
Service coverage. The user can decide whether to receive these notices as alarm or
indication. Left click on the respective point symbol.
An alarm is indicated in the alarm bar plus a buzzer’s sound, while indications are just
displayed in the alarm bar.
Warning areas are created by the user to cover and highlight no-go-areas in the process of
route planning. In case Display Warning Areas is ticked they are shown on the chart. Check if
inside Warning Areas activates the alarm for warning areas.

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3.5.2 Create and Setup Special Condition Areas

Step 1: To create Special Condition Areas in ECDIS, go to Chart -> Chart work…

Step 2: Input a rank like Captain, 2nd officer or 3rd officer in the User Input box.

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Step 3: Click the down arrow icon and select Danger highlight in New object type as
shown below.

Click on Insert New Object to continue.

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Step 4:
1. The user can select between creating a danger highlight Point or Area. In this example,
area is selected.
2. Move the cursor and left click on the 4 identified LATs and LONs for the danger area as
shown.
3. To confirm the 4 LATs and LONs, move the cursor and left click on Save New Object.

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Step 5:
1. The 4 LATs and LONs selected formed an area as shown. This is a user created Special
Condition Area.
2. To delete the Special Area, left click on Delete Existing Object and then left click on
the Special Condition Area.

Step 6:
1. In this example, Special Condition Areas is set to As Indication under Safe Navigation
Settings.
2. The vessel safety vector (Warning Time) touches the Special Area created by the user.
3. The system will alert the user in the Alarm page.

Note:
Indication does not produce any audio sound.

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Step 7:
1. In this example, Special Condition Areas is set to As Alarm under Safe Navigation
Settings.
2. The vessel safety vector (Warning Time) touches the special area created by the user.
3. The system will sound alarms and user has to acknowledge the alarms.

3.6 Synthetic Display Elements

3.6.1 Variable Range Marker (VRM)

Variable Range Markers are either taken from radar (see chapter 11.1) or created with the
ECDIS software.
Inserting using the ECDIS:
1. right click in the chart display
a menu pops up

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Pop-up menu at right click to select VRM

2. left click to select Tools and VRM

a ship fixed VRM is inserted with program defined range
3. right click and hold the button at the contour of the VRM to alter the range

Adjustment of the range (without ship symbol)

4. to release a ship fixed VRM into free mode, move the cursor on the point symbol at the
contour and
press F7/Ruler Origin on your keyboard
5. right click and hold on the point symbol in the centre of the VRM to re-position it

Re-positioning of the VRM (without ship symbol)

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Further, pressing F8 / Ruler Offset shifts the origin of VRM to the point of destination. If you
press F8 / Ruler Offset for a second time, the VRM will transfer its origin to the ship’s
position, while the destination will remain on its original position.
Key F10 / Ruler Lock facilitates switching between a fixed and moving destination. A moving
destination is relatively connected to the ship’s position and follows the manoeuvres.
With DEL you can erase the VRM as long as the cursor is positioned on one point symbol.

3.6.2 Electronic Bearing Line (EBL)

Electronic Bearing Lines are either taken from radar (see chapter 11.1) or created with the
ECDIS software.
Insert with ECDIS tools:
1. right click into the chart display
a menu pops up

Pop-up menu to select EBL

2. left click to select Tools and EBL

a ship fixed EBL is inserted with program defined bearing
3. right click and hold on the second point symbol to alter bearing

Adjustment of the bearing (without ship symbol)

4. to release a ship fixed EBL into free mode, move the cursor onto the second point
symbol and

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5. press F7 / Ruler Origin on your keyboard

6. right click and hold on the point symbol in the pivot of the EBL to re-position it
7.

Re-positioning of the EBL

Further, pressing F8 / Ruler Offset shifts the pivot of EBL to the point of destination. If you
press F8 / Ruler Offset for a second time the EBL will move its pivot to the ship’s position,
while the destination will remain at its original position.
In case a relative bearing to the ship’s heading is required, move the cursor onto one of the
point symbol and press F9 / Bearing Angle.

Activation of relative bearings

Key F10 / Ruler Lock facilitates switching between a fixed and moving destination. A moving
destination is relatively connected to the ship’s position and follows the manoeuvres.
With DEL you can erase the EBL as long as the cursor is positioned on one point symbol.

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3.6.3 Electronic Range and Bearing Line (ERBL)

Electronic Range and Bearing Lines are offered by ECDIS tools:
1. right click into the chart display
a menu pops up

Pop-up menu to select ERBL

2. left click to select Tools and ERBL

a ship fixed ERBL is inserted with program defined range and bearing
3. right click and hold on the second point symbol to alter range and bearing

Adjusting bearing and range

4. to release a ship fixed ERBL into free mode, move the cursor onto the second point
symbol and
5. press F7 / Ruler Origin on your keyboard
6. right click and hold on the point symbol in the pivot of the ERBL to re-position it

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Re-positioning of the ERBL

Pressing F8 / Ruler Offset shifts the pivot of ERBL to the point of destination. If you press
F8 / Ruler Offset for a second time the ERBL will move its pivot to the ship’s position, while
the destination will remain at its original position.
In case a relative bearing to the ship’s heading is required, move the cursor onto one of the
point symbols and press F9 / Bearing Angle.

Activation of relative bearings

Key F10 / Ruler Lock facilitates switching between a fixed and moving destination. A moving
destination is relatively connected to the ship’s position and follows the manoeuvres.
With DEL you can erase the ERBL as long as the cursor is positioned on one point symbol.

3.6.4 Range Rings

By default range rings are deactivated.
1. left click on Display in the menu bar and
2. left click on Range Rings
to display range rings. The software determines an appropriate interval for the rings
corresponding to the chart zoom.

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Chart display with activated range rings

3.6.5 Own Ship

The own ship can be displayed as a symbol or with the configured dimensions true to scale.
1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on Ship
3. select either As Symbol or True to Scale

Ship symbol

Ship true to scale

Note:
At True to Scale the ship’s shape is only shown provided small ranges are used.

The ship’s appearance depends on the chosen vector length. The ship’s vector represents
the estimated course made good in the selected time. Preferably it is used on open sea,
since for precise navigation the predictor (see below) is more suitable.

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Ship vector

The current vector length is displayed in the function bar.

Vector length as in the function bar

The predicted length can be altered by cursor:

1. move the cursor onto the arrow buttons
2. left click on the buttons to increase or decrease the length
or by control unit:

1. press the button

2. press or to increase or decrease the length

With a headline the user can check the leeway. It is permanently visible.

Ship's headline

While the vector is intended for use on open sea the predictor is the advanced technology in
archipelago navigation and harbour approach. It includes the ship’s speed, course over
ground and rate of turn. The length is determined by the vector length (see above). It is
displayed at ranges of 1.5 nm and smaller.

Predictor

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The predictor is influenced by selection of function tables (see chapter 4.1). In combination
with the precision table in precision mode the predictor is highly sensitive in interpretation
to any change of sensor data, but in ocean mode a filter is activated producing a rather
stable prediction.

For docking the extra vectors are understood as a useful tool to show the movement of the
vessel during slow motions. The vectors illustrate the speed in forward and aft direction as
well as the abeam speed forward and aft.

Extra vectors

Activation:
1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on Extra Vectors
the extra vectors are activated or deactivated

Activation of extra vectors

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The trail function shows the sailed track of the ship. Short trails display the last 10 minutes,
whereas long trails receive data from the last 48 hours.

Short trail Long trail

For short trails:

1. left click on Trail in the menu bar
2. left click on Short
short trail is activated or deactivated

Selection of short trails

For long trails:

1. left click on Trail in the menu bar
2. left click on Long
long trail is activated or deactivated

Selection of long trails

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Additionally, the trail gets time labels for a selected interval of positions.
1. left click on Trail in the menu bar
2. left click on Time Label Interval
a dialogue to select a time interval between 1-120 minutes pops up
3. enter the time label interval
4. left click on OK

Setting the position label interval

The trail can be displayed in various manners as per display settings.

1. left click on Trail in the menu bar
2. left click on Trail Display Settings
3. select between four options:

Normal – shows past positions with coloured points

Emphasized – shows past positions with thick points

Depth Colors – shows past positions with coloured points representing a code for echo
sounder depths

Depth Figures – shows past positions with numerical depth marks
To configure the depth colours the user must have access to the system configurations
which are usually protected by password.

3.6.6 Ruler
The ruler replaces the pair of compasses at traditional chart work.
1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on Ruler
3. select between:

Free – to measure distance and bearing independent of the ship

Ship Free – to measure distance and bearing to a point relative to the ship’s movement

Ship Fixed – to measure distance and bearing from the ship to a fixed point

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Activation of the ruler

The ruler appears on the chart display.

Ruler with indication of bearing and distance in window

The free ruler is set with its centre at the centre of the chart display. Its info box shows the
bearing (B), distance (D) and time with actual speed (T) in hours to the cursor position. The
other ones have their origin at the ship’s position. By moving the trackball the destination of
the ruler can be changed. For adjusting the free ruler’s origin move the cursor to a new point
and left click. Additionally, with the free ruler the user can run down distances like in paper
chart work. He has to left click to shift the origin to the destination and can measure a new
section.
A quick function to activate a ship free ruler is to press Rulr on the control unit.
To deactivate the ruler repeat the activation procedure.

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4 Sensors
This chapter fosters your knowledge about the available sensors, how they can be activated
and offers to check their values.

4.1 Sensor Display

Sensor data is displayed in the function table field of the screen (see chapter 2.3). Each table
is equipped with a header displaying the major and mandatory sensor data.

Function field header with sensor data and sensor information

Below the header there are eight different function tables. They are selected by left clicking
on these buttons in the function bar:

Actually, at the first table called “Precision Navigation Page” three tables are found.
Selection is carried out by left clicking on one of the three buttons encircled in the figure
below.

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Precision modes:

Left
Leftcourse
courseat
atcurrent
current leg and
and right
rightatatnext
nextleg
leg

ByBy
right click
right on the
click on headline the displayed
the headline sensor
the displayed
data
sensor cancan
data be changed.
be changed.

Type of sensor (GPS, DGPS)

Applicated procedure of sensor verification

Colour code for health status

Number of satellites

The three fields are permanently left blank.

Precision table in Precision Mode

The health status of EPFS positions is represented in a colour code. By default the
configurations bring HDOP monitoring into force, where green is set for HDOP≤3, yellow ≤6
and red for values ≤9.

Note:
The colour code for HDOP values can be adjusted during installation and need not
necessarily be the same.

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Ocean mode:

Course made good to next waypoint

Heading to steer to next waypoint

Precision table in Ocean Mode

The sensor page shows the depth.

Water depth below keel

Selected depth range for echo sounder

Echograph

Sensor table

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The third page summarizes AIS/ARPA data (see also chapter 11). AIS targets are listed with
the ship’s name, call sign, IMO No. or MMSI. ARPA targets are marked with the Prefix
“Radar” followed by the ARPA reference number.

The left symbol opens a search tool to filter

AIS/ARPA targets under defined criteria. The
right symbol offers more detailed AIS/ARPA
information.

Overview of ships and selection field for

detailed information below

AIS/ARPA target data

AIS table

4.2 Sensor Selection

ECDIS takes data from GPS 1, GPS 2, gyro compass, magnetic compass, speed log, echo
sounder, AIS, radar and additional other sensors like anemometer etc. The variety of sensors
allows selection between data sources, e.g. ECDIS may get the speed through water from an
EM-log but for higher accuracy is switched to SOG from GPS 1. At changing sensors alarms
may occur but should vanish after short time.
Selection of position source:
1. left click on Sensors in the menu bar
2. left click on Position Source
3. choose between EPFS1 – GPS 1
EPFS2 – GPS 2
Dead Reckoning – calculated position

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Selection of position sensor

The same procedure as for position sources has to be carried out to select a device providing
heading and speed.

4.3 Sensor Settings

Since for some navigation data more than one sensor is available, the software is configured
to use a primary sensor source. To find out primary sensors, administrator rights are
required. If you do not have these rights you will be able to check the automatic activation of
the sensors after starting the device. They are the primary sources.
Check and change sensor settings with administrator rights:
1. left click on Configure in the menu bar
2. left click on Communication Settings
you are asked for a password
3. type in the password
4. left click on OK

Note:
In case of a wrong password no error message appears on the screen. Access is simply
not granted and the display does not change.

5. left click on the tab Device Management

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Set primary sensors in the device management

In the red square of the picture above the primary sensors are shown. Here EPFS 1 is used
for position and speed information. The ship’s heading and rate of turn is derived from
Compass 1. Under dead reckoning speed is taken from the log and heading from Compass 1.
EPFS 2 is used to check EPFS 1.
Abbreviations for the sensor settings
POS position
SPD speed
HDG heading
ROT rate of turn
NAV navigation with working sensors
DR dead reckoning mode
CHK position check
Abbreviations for the sensor settings

6. left click on Exit to leave the settings

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The position accuracy can be checked with a second position sensor. In case EPFS 1 is
selected as primary position source you will be able to set EPFS 2 or dead reckoning in
operation to evaluate the primary source.
1. left click on Sensors in the menu bar
2. left click on Position Discrepancy Settings …
a dialogue pops up
3. left click on the drop-down menu below Check Against
4. left click on appropriate comparative value
5. enter limit as maximum acceptable discrepancy below
6. left click on OK to save the settings and leave

Dialogue to set position discrepancy limit

If the discrepancy is not kept below the limit, a “POS DISCREPANCY” level 1 alarm will be
triggered.

The position offset will correct a position by a fixed value, if the source of a position error is
known as constant.
1. left click on Sensors
2. left click on Position Offset …
the following dialogue pops up

Dialogue to enter a position offset

3. enter the offset in metres for latitude and longitude taking into account a negative (-)
prefix for southerly and westerly offsets
4. left click on OK to activate the offset
With Clear you can delete an active offset instead of typing in zeros.

S-ECDIS enables the user to navigate without GPS. After GPS signals are lost, the software
continues with dead reckoning. Compass and speed data must still be available. The ECDIS

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does not enable the user to manually enter heading and speed. However, the user can select
any position as origin for dead reckoning:

Note:
In S-ECDIS missing heading information will get rid of the speed log information as well.

1. move the cursor to the origin of dead reckoning

2. right click to open a menu

Set new origin for dead reckoning

3. left click on Set DR origin

the software changes to the selected position

Manual positions have to verify the navigation process in regular intervals and update the
dead reckoning process (see chapter 5.6). Nevertheless the ECDIS starts dead reckoning from
the last valid GPS position. With the function described above or the position fixes dead
reckoning starts at another position.

The clock of an ECDIS is usually configured in UTC. Date and time are synchronized with GPS.
At GPS failure the clock is based on the computer’s system time.

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5 Chart Work
This chapter describes how to choose the appropriate chart and configure it according to the
required standards for safe navigation and own informational needs.

5.1 Chart Selection

Charts are loaded automatically. All charts are official ENCs.

5.2 Chart Alarms and Indications

S-ECDIS only displays charts appropriate for a selected range; hence during navigation you
may run into blank areas. Try to change the range or use private data and paper charts. The
absence of a chart in the database is indicated by a grey background.

Area lacking appropriate chart data

For navigation charts of the largest available scale must be used. S-ECDIS loads the best chart
according to the selected range, but each chart also has a compilation scale.
An underscaled chart is marked by magenta margins provided display of chart boundaries is
activated.
Check it out:
1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
4. check for a tick at Chart Boundaries

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Configuration to display magenta margins

In case a chart is over scaled and more details cannot be displayed although more detailed
information would be necessary, this is indicated by a vertical pattern.

Indication of over scaled areas

Somewhere between maximum and minimum scale each chart has a compilation scale. The
user can zoom in (enlarge) and out (reduce) of the chart until maximum or minimum scale.
In S-ECDIS the zoom factor is shown next to the scale or latitude bar (see chapter 3.4)

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Reduced chart Compiled chart Enlarged chart

Comparison of chart zoom

The ECDIS indicates availability of larger scales for an area in the lower left corner.

Recommendation for better charts

In an ENC the user can remove chart objects according to his preferences. However, fewer
objects than on a standard display (see chapter 3.2) are prohibited. In such case a warning is
displayed (see below).

Non-standard warning

The use of ENCs is temporary. Starting 30 days before expiry date a corresponding note is
repeatedly displayed. Once the expiry date is reached the respective chart will no longer be
displayed. In that case you will need a new permit and should contact your chart provider.

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S-ECDIS specific expiration cell permits warning

Note:

The user should be aware of the working status of the chart engine. or
signals that the software has accepted the last command, and a chart is loaded in the
background. As soon as loading is completed the chart display changes, which is
symbolized by . Both symbols can be found in the function bar.

5.3 Chart Settings

Vector chart objects may include time limits for temporary presentation in ENCs. In S-ECDIS
the user can decide whether to show expired data or not.
1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
2. left click on Objects with time limits …
a dialogue pops up

Settings for time limited objects

3. select No check or Check Date

In case of No check:
4. left click on OK to save the changes and exit
In case of Check Date:
4. select
Current Date – to check against the limit system date, or
- to check against the selected date, or
Date from route – to check against the ETA calculated date at the object

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5. left click on OK to save the changes and exit

How to change a selected date:
1. left click on
the calendar function opens

Calendar function for selecting a date

2. left click on the marked arrows to select a month

3. left click on a specific date
the window is closed, and the selected date is displayed

An ECDIS can present chart objects with symbols derived from traditional paper charts or in
a simplified form:

Symbolized
Traditional Simplified
boundaries
Comparison of symbolization of chart objects

For selecting the presentation type:

1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
2. left click on Presentation

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3. select
Simplified – objects are symbolized in compliance with the international ECDIS
standards, or
Simplified with Symbolized Boundaries – objects are symbolized in compliance with the
international ECDIS standards but area boundaries are displayed as on traditional paper
charts, or
Traditional – objects are symbolized as on paper charts

S-ECDIS can display light sectors in a shortened symbolized way or true to scale to nominal
range.

Light sector true to scale Light sector 25 mm

Comparison of light sector length

By default the ECDIS displays 25 mm light sectors. To get light sectors true to scale:
1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
2. left click on 25 mm Light sector lines

5.4 Chart Information

Chart information about objects is displayed in the chart query report. You can use either
the keyboard or the trackball buttons.
Keyboard:
1. move the cursor onto the desired object
2. press F6 or Pick on your keyboard
the report is automatically displayed in the query page in the function table area

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Chart query report on objects at one position

3. left click on the required object in the query page, e.g. “Landmark”
further information is displayed

Detailed information about one object (Attribute)

4. to close the window left click on the encircled arrow

Trackball:
1. move the cursor onto the desired
2. centre click with the trackball buttons
3. follow the same procedure as described for keyboard from step 3 onward

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S-ECDIS offers a chart legend with an overview of all display symbols.

Open “chart 1” in ECDIS as follows:
1. left click on About in the menu bar
2. left click on Chart 1 …
the regular chart disappears and is replaced by the chart 1 window

"Chart 1"

On the left hand side the symbol categories are listed.

1. left click on a category button
the relevant symbols are displayed
The catalogue of objects is displayed within the red frame.

To pick information about an object:

1. move the cursor onto an object
a window pops up with object’s legend
With the categories listed within the yellow frame you can check the brightness settings and
close the chart legend.
1. left click on one of the buttons within the yellow frame

For controlling brightness and contrast you have to be able to identify all colour differences.
In the green frame in the figure above you can define the ambient light conditions:
1. select one condition
the symbols are adjusted to the ambient light conditions

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5.5 Chart Additions / User Objects

User objects can be inserted to plot T&P Notices to Mariners, Navtex messages or other
objects of interest.
User objects are arranged in mariner’s objects or databases. A loaded database is displayed
in the program header (see chapter 2.3).
Insert mariner’s objects:
1. left click on Chart in the menu bar
2. left click on Chart work …
a window with the mariner’s object manager opens
3. enter your initials for identification

User identification with initials

4. left click on the drop-down menu New object type

5. left click on the row with the required object type

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Selecting object type

6. left click on the required object shape like Point, Line, Area etc. depending on the
selected object type
7. left click on Insert New Object
in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)

Activating the insert function

8. move the cursor to the first position of the object

9. left click to drop an object edge
10. for objects other than points return to step [8] and [9] to drop more edges

Construction of objects

11. after completion of the object left click on Save New Object

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Finish an object

The object is finished in the chart; the mariner’s object window allows for creating more
objects.

Mariner's object highlights dangerous area

Delete mariner’s objects:

1. left click on Chart in the menu bar
2. left click on Chart work …
a window with the mariner’s object manager opens
3. enter your initials for identification
4. left click on Delete Existing Object

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Deletion of objects

In the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1).
5. left click on the object to be deleted

The databases allow access to further user objects and are kept in importable and
exportable files.
Create a new database:
1. left click on Database in the menu bar
2. left click on New Database
a dialogue pops up

Naming a new database

3. type in the name of new database

4. left click on OK
a new folder is created in the programs directory, and the database is activated
Several databases may be active at the same time. However, new data will always be saved
to the database displayed in the program header.

Load an existing database:

1. left click on Database in the menu bar
2. left click on Start Database

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Activated databases

3. left click on Add

a window opens

Dialogue for user object's database selection

4. left click to open a folder

5. double left click on a file to open it

Deactivate an existing database:

1. left click on Database in the menu bar
2. left click on Start Database

Deactivate a database

3. left click on the concerning database

the data is removed from the chart display but can be reloaded any time

Save objects to a specific database:

1. left click on Database in the menu bar
2. left click on Save New Database Points in
new objects are saved in the file with a tick

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Select file for saving objects

3. select another loaded file

new objects will be saved to this file and the program header changes

Before you can insert objects you have to pre-set the program:
1. left click on Database in the menu bar
2. left click on Database Settings
3. in the section Type select Predefined
4. select an object from the window on the right, or
5. left click on the upward or downward arrow buttons to have more objects displayed
the selected object is marked with a black margin
6. exit the dialogue by left clicking
The object type has to be pre-selected because the software does not allow selection later
unless you know the type numbers of all object types by heart.

Pre-set objects

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Inserting objects:
1. right click with the cursor at the (approximate) object position
a menu pops up

Managing positions

2. left click on Position to Database

the dialogue for inserting a new object pops up
3. left click on the Text button
the window expands

Edit object data at a position in the chart

4. tick Name, and type in the object’s name

5. if necessary, adjust the object’s position
6. at Usage select the scale of the object
7. tick the memo field for writing comments
comments are not displayed in the chart
8. adjust the Text Size
9. left click on a square of Location to determine the position of the object’s name
10. left click on OK to insert the object

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Modifying and deleting user objects:

1. move the cursor onto the object to be modified
as soon as the cursor touches the object it is encircled red

Modifying existing user object

2. right click at that position

a menu pops up

Managing a position

3. left click on Database Edit

the object managing window opens

Window for managing objects

4. change the object’s name, position, chart and comment

5. left click on OK to save the changes, or
left click on Delete to remove an object from the chart

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5.6 Manual Positioning

Manual positions can be inserted with lines-of-position (LOP). They allow representing
ranges as well as bearings and enable the program to calculate a position. One position is
calculated from a manually selected number of LOPs. LOPs can be marked as visually or
astronomically observed as well as derived from radar.
Insert a LOP:
1. left click on Sensors in the menu bar
2. left click on Position Fix Handling …
the position fix manager pops up
3. left click on the encircled button

Selection of LOP type

4. select between
Bearing LOP or
Range LOP
5. left click on Insert New LOP

Insert a new LOP

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In the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1).
6. left click on the reference object (red circle) for LOP
7. move the cursor in the approximate direction of your vessel (green circle)
the program draws the LOP (orange line) and writes the data into the fix manager

Drawing an LOP and adjusting the data

8. enter the actual time of LOP at Time UTC

9. correct either the bearing or range according to your measurement at BRG or DST
10. select the Source of the measurement:
V – visual
A – astronomical
R – radar
11. left click on Save Inserted LOP

Save a LOP

12. enter more fixes e.g. two to generate a fix from three LOP
13. open the drop-down menu by left clicking on the button in the red circle
14. select Calculate FIX

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Pick up LOPs for calculating fixes

15. left click on Pick LOP To Use

in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)

Note:
Only one LOP can be selected at a time. Click again on Pick LOP To Use for the second and
third LOP.

16. left click on the LOP

Note:
Range LOPs cannot be selected by clicking on the arc element. Instead, click on the radial
part.

17. after picking up all LOPs left click on Calculate Positions

Selecting LOPs for calculating a fix

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The program determines the optimal intersection points forming a positions triangle (red
circle).

Checking and altering of LOP's intersections for calculating a position

18. check the automatically selected points

19. in the fix manager, tick or untick the intersection points

Note:
By default Update DR Position is deselected so that the dead reckoning calculation is not
corrected.

20. left click on OK to insert a position with time label

Finished manual position fix

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Delete LOPs and position fixes:

1. left click on Sensors in the menu bar
2. left click on Position Fix Handling …
the position fix manager pops up
3. left click on Delete Existing LOP

Delete LOPs

In the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1).
4. left lick on the LOP or position to be deleted
5. exit the fix manager by left clicking on the Windows close button in the upper right
corner

Transfer LOPs:
1. left click on Sensors in the menu bar
2. left click on Position Fix Handling …
the position fix manager pops up
3. select LOP Transfer in the upper drop-down menu by left clicks
4. left click on Pick LOP To Transfer

In the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1).
5. left click on the LOP to be transferred
the LOP appears in the fix manager
6. enter the required time in UTC
7. enter heading at HDG]

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8. enter speed in knots at SPD

9. left click on Transfer
the LOP is sailed over the calculated distance and direction

6 Route Planning
This chapter describes how to handle routes.

6.1 Default Settings

During installation the technician or any admin possessing the password for the
configuration settings can define default values for route planning. In particular, a standard
configuration for radius of turn and speed can be set.
1. left click on Configure in the menu bar
2. left click on System Settings
3. type in the password
4. left click on OK
if the password is correct access is granted. In case of an incorrect password nothing
will happen; there will be no warning message.

Nav Settings in system configurations

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5. left click on the tab Nav Settings (red ellipse)

6. enter a Default Radius and Default Speed (green frame)
These default values are automatically set for each waypoint and leg of the route to be
constructed. The user can change the parameters during route planning at any time.
7. to save changes left click on Save Settings

Saving changes of system configurations

8. left click on Nav Settings

9. answer the question “Are You Sure?” by left click on Yes
10. left click on Exit

By default the positions of waypoints are related to geodetic datum “WGS 84”.

6.2 Route Construction / Route Creation

The common procedure of electronic route construction is to work out a rough route from
the starting position to the destination in an overview scale. In the first step the route may
even cross prohibited areas, shallow waters and buoys. Details are set in the next step at a
larger scale by inserting and modifying waypoints. Finally the route should lead through
safely navigable water, and should include additional waypoints without change of course
for ETA calculations.
In contrast to traditional route construction electronic routes also require information about
turn radii at waypoints, a set speed for each leg or ETA, as the track and speed pilot receives
its input value from the ECDIS. Besides, great-circle navigation consists of an infinite number
of course alterations automatically calculated by the software.
Prior to constructing routes in graphic or text mode remove previous route data.
1. left click on Route in the menu bar
left click on Clear Route Edit Data

Whether you want to add, delete, change or insert waypoints you have to follow the first
three steps anyway.

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1. left click on Route in the menu bar

2. left click on Edit Route
the route editor pops up
3. check the standard radius and speed
if required, change the standard radius and speed
your settings are taken as initial values for each inserted waypoint

Route Editor with highlighted waypoint default settings

6.2.1 Graphic Mode

Add waypoint using keyboard:
1. move the cursor to the required position
2. press INS on your keyboard
the waypoint is inserted at the cursor position

Add waypoint using cursor

1. right click into the chart display
2. left click on Insert Waypoints in the pop-up menu
the cursor changes to type 7 (see chapter 2.2.1)
3. move the cursor arrow to the desired waypoint position
4. left click to insert the waypoint

Delete waypoint:
1. move the cursor onto the waypoint
the waypoint is marked with a red square
2. press DEL on your keyboard to erase the waypoint
OR
1. press % on your control unit
2. press the arrow keys to select Delete
3. press % to erase the waypoint

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Change position using a drag and drop procedure:

1. move the cursor onto the waypoint
the waypoint is marked with a red square
2. right click and hold
3. move the cursor (with waypoint) to the new position
4. release the cursor button

Insert waypoint between two existing ones using keyboard:

1. move the cursor onto the waypoint after which the new waypoint shall be inserted
the waypoint is marked with a red square
2. move the cursor to the new position
3. press INS on your keyboard

Insert waypoint between two existing ones using cursor:

1. right click in the chart display
a menu pops up
2. left click on Insert Waypoints
3. move the cursor onto the waypoint after which the new waypoint shall be inserted
the waypoint is marked with a red square
4. move the cursor to the new position
5. left click to insert the waypoint

Adjust turning radius:

1. move the cursor onto the waypoint to be changed (black circle)
2. press - or + on the keyboard or control unit
the radius will be adjusted in steps of 0.05 nm (red ellipse)

Adjusting turning radius

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3. take the cursor off the waypoint

changes appear in the waypoint list

Waypoint list with highlighted turning radius

6.2.2 Text Mode

Add waypoint:
1. move the cursor to the field below Name within the red square
2. left click to type in a name for the waypoint
3. press Tab on your keyboard to jump to latitude Lat
4. enter the latitude in format: h dd mm, xxxx
• h = N/S
• d = degree
• m = minute
• x = decimal minute

5. press Tab on your keyboard to jump to longitude Lon

6. enter the longitude in format: h ddd mm, xxxx
• h = E/W
• d = degree
• m = minute
• x = decimal minute

7. press Tab on your keyboard to jump to Radius

8. enter the radius of turn at waypoint
9. press Tab on your keyboard to jump to Speed
10. enter the speed on the leg leading to the waypoint
11. enter further information like
• delay at waypoint
• XTE-limit in meter
• CRS-limit

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12. select for the leg leading to the waypoint Rhumbline or Great Circle by left clicking on
the point symbol
13. left click on OK to add the entered waypoint data to the list
the waypoint is added to the list after other waypoints and is given a number

Managing waypoints in text mode

Delete waypoint:
1. left click on the waypoint in the waypoint list
the waypoint is highlighted
2. press DEL on your keyboard

Selecting a waypoint for deletion

Change position:
1. left click on the waypoint in the waypoint list
the waypoint is highlighted
2. double left click on Lat or Lon to change data
3. left click on OK to acknowledge changes

Selecting waypoint for changing position

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In text mode the user cannot insert a waypoint between two existing ones. New waypoints
are always added to the end of the list. The order of waypoints cannot be changed either,
only a reverse function (see chapter 6.3) is provided.

6.3 Route Handling

Routes are saved in Microsoft DataBase “.mdb”-files to allow alterations in programs like
Microsoft Access.
1. left click on Route in the menu bar
2. left click on Save Route As
the file manager opens
3. type in an appropriate name
4. left click on OK to save

Saving routes

Once a route has been named with Save Route As, left click on Save Route for saving further
changes.

S-ECDIS allows the user to edit routes in the route editor or in the function table “Route
Edit”.
Open the route editor:
1. left click on Route in the menu bar
2. left click on Edit Route
3. the route editor opens

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Route Editor with waypoint list

Switch to the function table “Route Edit”:

1. left click on in the function bar

the function table to edit routes is displayed

Change waypoint data with the function table:

1. left click on the waypoint to be changed
2. double left click on the parameter to be changed
3. enter the new value
4. to save changes, left click on OK

Function table for route editing

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According to the IMO performance standards on ECDIS the software must be able to check
the track against chart objects. Warnings will be triggered by each object hence the user has to
check whether the object really is a hazard. S-ECDIS allows to check routes while under
construction as well as older ones.

Check routes:

1. left click on Route Edit Page in the function bar

2. left click on a waypoint of the route to be checked
3. left click on Check

Check routes

The program checks the route, opens the route check window and highlights the dangerous
objects in the chart.

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Checked route with highlighted dangers

4. left click on the dangerous object in the list (red ellipse)

the program focuses on the dangerous object crossed by the route (red circle)

Focused display on danger

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At the beginning of construction:

1. left click on Route Edit Page in the function bar

the function table for editing routes is displayed
2. tick Safety Check on WP Move
any text or graphic alteration of waypoints refreshes the dangerous objects window

Enable route safety check

3. start setting waypoints

after setting the second waypoint the first objects may be listed in the dangerous
objects window

Carrying out route check while setting waypoints

4. left click on the object focuses the zoom on the object’s position

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Focus on dangerous objects

In general, the sequence of waypoints cannot be changed. In the special case of reversing a
complete sequence, e.g. changing an inbound to an outbound route, the software provides a
reverse function:

Note:
Always observe fairways and TSS when reversing a route!

1. left click on Route in the menu bar

2. left click on Route Edit
the route editor opens

Button for reversing routes

3. left click on Reverse

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Reversed route

Load route from storage:

1. left click on Route in the menu bar
2. left click on Open Route
a dialogue pops up
3. select a route from the Files field
4. left click on OK

Dialogue for opening routes

The route is loaded into the chart display

Routes should be saved to a backup medium (CD, other ECDIS or server). In S-ECDIS route
backups are done with the second ECDIS.
Only the loaded route is copied to the backup device. After every change to the route the
export must be repeated.
1. left click on Backup in the menu bar
2. left click on Export Route to save the loaded route to the backup ECDIS

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Exporting routes to backup device

Importing routes from backup device:

1. left click on Backup in the menu bar
2. left click on Import Route
a dialogue pops up for selecting the required route

Dialogue for importing routes

3. left click on the required route

the route is loaded into the chart display

For planning voyages it is usually required to print routes.

1. left click on Route in the menu bar
2. left click on Print Route
the route is output on the standard printer

Note:
Printers for ECDIS have to be type approved. In case of S-ECDIS no printer is approved, so
remember to disconnect the printer from the ECDIS after completion.

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Deleting routes:
1. left click on Route in the menu bar
2. left click on Delete Route
a dialogue to select a route opens

Dialogue to delete routes

3. left click on the route to be deleted

4. left click on OK
in a dialogue the question “Are You Sure” pops up
5. left click on Yes
the route is deleted

6.4 Route Planning Display Settings

In the chart display the information can be presented in route editing or in various other
modes.
In other operation modes the active route is presented in orange colour. Waypoints are
depicted as point symbols (yellow circle) and legs are orange continuous lines (green mark).
Courses are given in three digit code (red circle). Defined leg speeds are shown in squares in
two digit code (black circle). The wheel-over-point is located at the intersection of the two
lines (wheel-over-line and track) in the blue circle.

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Route symbols

Further route information is displayed on opening Route Editor or the function table Route
Editor Page (see chapter 6.3):

Alternative route in open route editor

Alternative routes (see chapter 6.5) are depicted as dotted light orange lines. The symbols
used for alternative routes are the same.

For information about waypoints in the display:

1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on Waypoint Labels

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3. select the type of information to be displayed:

• Number as in waypoint list
• Name
• Short Name with five characters
• Radius of turn

Route display settings

4. move the cursor onto a waypoint in the chart display

the information appears next to the waypoint

Note:
The route editor or route function table must be open.

6.5 Other Route Planning Tools / Features

S-ECDIS ECDIS offers features to handle alternative routes called multi-route handling. The
officer on watch can easily select which track to follow on approaching the junction.
The following route will be extended by alternative tracks:

Original route

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Note:
During construction of alternative tracks avoid contacting waypoints of the original track
with the cursor.

1. left click on Route in the menu bar

2. left click on Route Editor
3. move the cursor next to the waypoint of junction
4. add waypoint (see chapter 6.2.1)
waypoint is added and connected to the last waypoint of the track

First waypoint of alternative track

5. move the cursor onto the added waypoint

6. press Shift on your keyboard and hold
7. and left click on the new waypoint
a menu pops up

Configure start point of alternative track

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8. left click on Toggle Start Point Status

9. add further waypoints (see chapter 6.2.1)
The last waypoint of the alternative track should be near to the main track.

Finished alternative track

10. move the cursor onto the first waypoint of the alternative track
11. press Shift on your keyboard and hold
12. and left click
a menu pops up

Connecting alternative tracks to the starting point

13. left click on Connect From Leg

the waypoint is connected to the leg of the main track

Connected tracks at starting point

14. move the cursor onto the last waypoint of the alternative track
15. press Shift on your keyboard and hold

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16. and left click

a menu pops up

Connecting alternative tracks at the last waypoint to main track

17. left click on Connect To Leg

the alternative track ends in merging with the main track

Connected tracks at end point

The user can add more alternative tracks. For how to switch between these alternatives see
chapter 7.2.

A special feature of S-ECDIS routes is the automatic zoom capability. Triggered by a waypoint
with auto zoom configuration the ECDIS changes the range accordingly. Access to the auto
zoom configuration is provided by the function table Route Edit Page.
1. left click on Route Edit Page at the function bar
2. left click on the required waypoint
3. left click on the drop-down menu next to Auto Zoom
4. left click on the appropriate range
5. left click on OK
the range is saved to the route

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When touching the waypoint Select the required range from

with the cursor, the waypoint the option list with the cursor.
will be selected in the table.
Setting an automatic zoom at waypoint approach

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7 Route Monitoring
This chapter describes route monitoring and how to retrieve information on the voyage
progress. Moreover, it deals with adjusting the alarm criteria.

7.1 Route Alarm Settings / Limits

According to the IMO performance standards the route monitoring ability of an ECDIS has to
include alarms in case of approaching critical points. Therefore the software will trigger an
alarm prior to crossing the wheel-over-line (see chapter 6.4).
The alarm before wheel-over can be set as follows:
1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
2. left click on Save Navigation Values …
a dialogue with safe navigation parameters pops up
3. enter a time at Wheel-Over-Alarm (red ellipse)
use {hh:mm:ss} as digit code
h … hour
m … minute
s … second
4. left click on OK to save values

Configuration of the wheel-over-alarm

Even though the alarm is acknowledged, at crossing the wheel-over-line another short
acoustic signal will tell the mariner to start turning.

Some settings regarding route monitoring are defined in the system configurations on ECDIS.
The access to these settings may be protected by password and available to technicians only.

On the linear legs the route is checked against two parameters. First, Cross Track Distance
(XTD) ensures the mariner realizes moving horizontally away from the track. After exerting

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the allowable XTD the mariner is notified by a route alarm. Second, every voyage is observed
by the Course Limit. Only a specified deviation from the planned route course is allowed.
Larger differences trigger a route alarm as well.

Set the alarms for a loaded route:

1. left click on Route Edit Page in the function bar
the route manager pops up
2. select a waypoint from the list
3. enter values for XTD-limit and CRS-limit
4. left click on OK to save the changes

Setting limits

During the voyage dangerous objects within a certain time and area around the vessel are
listed.

Dangerous objects table

To open the window:

1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
2. left click on Dangerous Objects
3. left click on Route Monitoring …
the dangerous objects window pops up

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7.2 Activate / Deactivate Route Plan

As soon as a route is loaded (see chapter 6.3) it becomes active. Active routes are marked by
orange continuous lines. Inactive routes are light orange and the lines are dotted.

Inactive Route

Active Route
Comparison inactive and active routes

After editing the route must be manually activated.

By keyboard:
1. left click on Route Edit Page in the function bar
2. press Home key
the ECDIS changes into Nav mode with the edited route
By cursor:
1. left click on one waypoint of the route
a menu pops up
2. left click on Set as Monitored Route
the ECDIS activates the route for monitoring

In case of multi routes the main (first edited) route becomes active.
To switch between the various routes:
1. left click on Route Edit Page in the function bar

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the alternative routes become visible

2. left click on one waypoint of the alternative route
OR
left click on Select (red ellipse)

Selection of routes

3. left click on the required route (red frame)

4. left click on OK

Dialogue for route alternatives

A newly constructed route can be activated by left click on a waypoint of the route.
Deactivation of routes is carried out by opening another route (see chapter 6.3). Route
editing does not deactivate the opened route. The altered route is displayed as a secondary
track, may be saved (see chapter 6.3) or activated by left click on a waypoint of the new
track.

Deactivate a route:
1. left click on Route in the menu bar
2. left click on Clear Monitored Route
the route is deactivated

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7.3 Route Plan Status Display / Window

The route plan status display is integrated in the function table area of the display.
To open the display:
1. left click on Route Edit Page in the function bar

waypoint number

„E“ marks ETA-Waypoint

waypoint name

waypoint data

save changes after editing

set back changes to waypoints

open the route manager

check a route

activate a route/track

check the position of a waypoint

reduce the waypoints to selected

track below
Route Edit Page

waypoint list

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Retrieve information on the current route progress:

1. left click on Precision Navigation Page in the function bar

2. left click on to open the precision table

XTD in metres, left of track

Name of the next waypoint

Distance left to next waypoint

Time to go to next waypoint with

current speed

Name of selected waypoint (see

next chapter)

Estimated time of arrival or time to

go with current speed to waypoint

Estimated date of arrival at

Precision table
waypoint

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OR

left click on to open the ocean table

XTD in nautical miles, left of track

Name of the next waypoint

Distance left to next waypoint

Estimated time of arrival at next

waypoint with current speed

Name of selected waypoint (see

next chapter)

Estimated time of arrival or time to

go to waypoint with current speed

Estimated date of arrival at

Ocean table
waypoint

7.4 ETA Calculator / Time Schedule

S-ECDIS differentiates between a scheduled ETA calculation and an actual ETA to a waypoint.
The scheduled ETA is calculated as follows:
1. left click on Route in the menu bar
2. left click on Edit Route
3. left click on the first waypoint or any other point

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4. enter Time and Date below Departure

use the following digit code for Time: {hh:mm:ss}
use following digit code for Date: {DD.MM.YYYY}
h … hour
m … minute
s … second
D … day
M … month
Y … year
5. press Enter on your keyboard
the ETA at every waypoint is calculated based on the given speed

Time schedule of active route

Actual ETAs are calculated to ETA-Waypoints.

Set an ETA-Waypoint:
1. left click on Route Edit Page in the function bar
2. left click on the required waypoint in the waypoint list
3. left click on the second field (red circle) next to Waypoint
4. an “E” is set into the field indicating the ETA-Waypoints

Set an ETA-Waypoint

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In the precision navigation function table the actual ETAs are displayed in precision as well as
in ocean mode (see chapter 4.1). The display always shows the distance to the next waypoint
and the ETA. Beneath information about any ETA waypoint can be displayed.

Waypoint information at route monitoring

The displayed data is influenced by the control unit. Press the button to toggle between
calculation of arrival time and time to go.

ETA mode Time mode

Comparison between ETA and TTG mode

ETA or time to go (TTG) calculations in relation to an optional waypoint can be selected by

the user.

1. press the button on your control unit

2. press or to select the next or previous waypoint

ETA to "Waypoint 1" ETA to "Waypoint 2"

OR
1. left click on the waypoint name
a list of all ETA-Waypoints pops up

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2. select the required waypoint

Selection of waypoint from list

7.5 Route Monitoring Display Settings

For route monitoring with the precision page (see chapter 7.3) the mariner can choose
either visual illustration of the ship relative to track under consideration of drift or heading
without effect of drift.

Track relative to the drifting ship Track relative to the ship’s

heading
Comparison of drift and non-drift display setting

Change between drift and non-drift display:

1. double left click on the ship
the display changes

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In addition, the two sensor fields below the visualized ship can be configured:
1. left click on the field’s headline

User-defined sensors

2. left click on the drop-down menu

Drop-down menu to select a sensor

3. select the appropriate sensor

Selecting a sensor

For a concise description of route monitoring see chapter 12.6 in the Annex.

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8 Navigational Tools
8.1 Tidal Prediction
S-ECDIS enables mariners to pick up information about the height of tide at selected points.
Furthermore, he can set tidal observation points which show the prevailing height at any
selected time. Tidal observation points are shown in the open tidal prediction window.
1. left click on Tides in the menu bar
2. left click on Tidal Prediction
the tidal prediction window opens
in the left upper corner the software displays the time from GPS

Tidal prediction window

3. to refer to another time use the up and down buttons next to the parameters
4. left click on the drop-down menu SelectPlace to load a place from the list

Selecting places from drop-down menu

5. left click on the desired place

the curve for the next 24 hours is presented

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Tidal prediction curve

OR
4. left click on Set Prediction Position by Mouse
the cursor changes to type 5 (see chapter 2.2.1)
5. left click on any desired position in the chart
the software marks the position, selects the next available place and shows the tidal
curve

Position mark for tidal prediction

For setting tidal observation points in the chart the window needs to be expanded:
1. left click on the expansion button (red ellipse)
the window is expanded

Expand the tidal predictor

2. left click on New Point

in the chart display the cursor changes to type 6 (see chapter 2.2.1)

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3. left click on the position to be observed

the position is marked with the symbol of a gauge showing the height of tide at the
selected time plus name of the point

Symbol of the tide observation point

Delete a tide observation point:

1. left click on the point in the list
the point is highlighted
2. left click on the button Delete Point

Enter a name for point:

1. left click on the point in the list
the point is highlighted
2. left click in the text box below Delete Point
3. delete existing characters with DEL or Backspace
4. type in a new name

Entering names for observation points

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5. left click on Update Point

the tide observation point is named

Named tidal observation point

9 File / Data Management

This chapter informs about the voyage recording capability of S-ECDIS and how to manage
the data. This is of special interest when it comes to displaying such records to people like the
port state control officer or vetting inspector. Finally it is described how to export data and
safely remove USB memories.

9.1 Log File

IMO performance standards on ECDIS obliges to record voyage data. In compliance with the
standards the last twelve hours are logged in a fixed one minute interval.

12 hour log

Saved data:

date and time

position from (GPS, DR or LOPs)

position offset

speed

heading

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chart edition date

number and date of last update

ENC source
Click on the radio button next to 3 Month log to find the vessel’s position as well as date and
time in a four hour interval.

3 month log

The recording intervals can neither be changed, nor switched off.

Since data is erased automatically at expiry, export might be considered as permanent

storage facility.
1. ensure a backup device is available (hard drive, CD, USB memory etc.) and connected to
the ECDIS
2. left click on Trail in the menu bar
3. left click on View Data Log …
4. select the data log to be saved by left click on the radio buttons
5. left click on the drop-down menu next to Save Data Log To:

Drive selection

6. select the drive for exporting the file

7. left click on Save Data Log To:

Saving the log to an external drive

The data is stored.

Log files are exported as .txt-files and can be accessed using any text program.

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9.2 Recording / Playback

In addition to the minimum requirements S-ECDIS also saves voyage data continuously,
instead of saving only in the required time intervals. Recorded data includes all sensor
information as well as the official chart data, namely ENC source, edition, date, cell and
update history.
Data record cannot be switched off to fulfil the regulations. Data of 24 hours is stored in files
named according to the record date. At midnight a new file starts and the old one will
remain in a manufacturer’s default directory for 90 days. In order to keep a record more
than 90 days save the track with a name different from the default one in any directory or
storage device.
Open a record file:
1. left click on Recording in the menu bar
2. left click on Open Recording
a dialogue to select a record file pops up

Dialogue for opening record files

3. select a record from Files by left clicking

4. left click on OK
the playback viewer pops up (see below)

Save data for permanent storage:

1. open a record file (as above)
2. left click on Recording in the menu bar
3. left click on Save Recording
a dialogue pops up where the directory cannot be changed
4. enter a name for the record

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Dialogue for saving record files

5. left click on OK to save

the record is saved and opened

Close a record:
1. left click on Recording in the menu bar
2. left click on Close Recording
the ECDIS switches to normal operation

Delete a record:
1. left click on Recording in the menu bar
2. left click on Delete Recording
a dialogue to select a record file pops up
3. select the record to be deleted from the file list

Dialogue for deleting record files

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4. left click on OK
the selected record is deleted

The playback viewer allows for re-playing old files. It appears on the screen once a record
has been opened. With the first button the user can reset the record to the beginning. The
second button starts the play mode, while the third button stops it. In the field with the “1”
the user can change the speed of the playback. The range is from 0.1 up to 1024 times the
normal speed; factor one is realtime. The field on the right side shows the time the record is
positioned. The start time can be set with the slide control below.

Playback viewer

10 Chart Maintenance
This chapter describes how to find installed charts, and information on the edition date and
update history. Charts undergo a licencing process for commercial reasons. This should be
observed otherwise there may be deficiencies at inspections.

Note:
ECDIS manufacturers recommend updating charts in port but not during navigation.

10.1 Chart Catalogue

Charts are managed by the “ChartHandler”.

Note:
ChartHandler may also run in the background so there is no need to interrupt S-ECDIS.

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1. left click on Route in the menu bar

2. left click on Exit
the start display opens
3. left click on Start ChartHandler
the program starts collecting information
4. wait until the program is completely loaded (see figure below)
5.

Starting ChartHandler

As soon as ChartHandler is started it will collect and load available charts. The program
generates a copy of the chart data. In ChartHandler changes are stored first to the copy and
are only saved to the ECDIS data after the program has been correctly closed.

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4
ChartHandler user interface

The sections of the interface are:

1 selects the information displayed in the interface and starts actions
2 displays a list of charts
3 displays the coverage of the listed charts
4 shortcuts to advanced functions
To view charts:
1. select the chart type by left click on the radio button next to S-57/S-63 Exchange Sets

Selection of chart type

2. select to either view installed charts, or view importable charts by left click on the
respective radio button

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Choose installed or importable charts

In case Importable Charts is selected an inserted CD or DVD will be automatically detected.

For other storage media follow steps three to four.
3. left click on Browse
4. browse through the directories to select a chart unit
5. left click on OK

Browse directories for chart units

6. tick Show Chart Coverages

the charts as filtered are displayed in the list and on the chart below

When closing ChartHandler proceed as follows to ensure that changes to chart data are
properly stored.
Exit ChartHandler:
1. left click on Quit in the lower right corner

Quit button

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a dialogue pops up:

“No relevant changes detected. Propagate to ECDIS anyway?”
OR
“Installation was modified. Propagate to ECDIS?”

Dialogue at leaving the ChartHandler

2. always left click on OK

changes are saved
a dialogue appears: “Please Note: You have to restart the ECDIS software on each of
the attached systems for changes to take effect there!”
3. left click on OK
4. re-start other ECDIS stations (if available)

For an illustrated concise description of how to update the chart collection for an intended
voyage see chapters 12.4 in the Annex.

10.2 ENC
S-ECDIS ECDIS is intended for ENCs supplied by Advanced Consilium ENC Service (ACES).
ACES guarantees delivery of updated official charts. Licenses are received from Consilium.
Charts are distributed as quarterly “BASE CDs” and “WEEKLY UPDATE CDs”.

10.2.1 Chart Licensing

ACES is protected by cell permits for commercial reasons as well as to ensure integrity of
supplied data. Without a valid permit an installed chart will not be updated anymore and is
not allowed for use in navigation. On the other hand a chart cannot be installed without a
permit.
The validity of cell permits is displayed in the chart list in the column Permit Status.

Permit statuses for chart cells

ChartHandler uses the following symbol code for information on the status:

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Legend on cell permit status

Alternatively, for S-63 encrypted chart data expiry date, cell name and data provider can be
displayed as result of a check function.
1. left click on Check S-63 Permits

Run a check on S-63 permits

The permit management dialogue opens and shows all activated permits and their validity

Permit management dialogue

2. tick Delete expired Permits

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3. to delete expired permits left click on Delete

OR left click on Close
In the dialogue a colour code consisting of three colours is applied. Green rows indicate valid
permits. Yellow marks permits which will expire within 30 days. Red indicates permits which
have already expired.

Consilium delivers cell permits either together with the chart data CD or separately online,
via mail or other storage media. Permits are of file types “.txt” or “.prm”.
1. plug in the storage media with the permit file
2. left click on Read Permit button

Activation of permits

A dialogue pops up

Open permit files

3. select the permit file

4. left click on Open to load the selected permit
the permit is stored in a different file and will always be available, even if you remove
the chart
a dialogue pops up: “S-63 Permits have been successfully installed.”
5. left click on OK

10.2.2 Chart Installation

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Any S-ECDIS ECDIS is pre-filled with worldwide chart coverage. In ECDIS the availability of
charts depends on the loaded cell permits.
Before any charts are installed the respective permits must be loaded into ChartHandler (see
previous chapter). In case a permit is missing an error message pops up.

Permits for chart installation are missing

Installation of charts:
1. have importable charts displayed as described in the previous chapter
2. in the chart list left click on the chart packages to be installed; press and hold Ctrl on
your keyboard to select more than one package
3. left click on Install Charts

Selecting and starting installation of charts

The charts are installed, please wait until the program is finished
A report on applied changes pops up
4. left click on YES

10.2.3 Chart Updating

The charts are updated from CD or via any storage media with update files downloaded from
the Internet. Updates are loaded in the same way as new charts.
Update charts:
1. have importable chart/update packages displayed as described in the previous chapter
2. in the chart list left click on the chart packages to be installed; press and hold Ctrl on
your keyboard to select more than one package
3. left click on Update Charts

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Starting an update

The charts are updated, please wait until the program is finished
A report on applied changes pops up
4. left click on YES

View updates:
1. select the S-57/S-63 Exchange Sets on the left side using the radio button
2. left click on the radio button View Installed S-57/S-63 Charts
3. left click on a row in the cell list to view its updates
4. left click on See Updates

Update history of a selected cell

The interface changes and shows the update history of the selected cell

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Detailed information on updates is displayed in a different layout

5. left click on a row in the update list in the upper part

the program shows the changes in the chart
6. you can select another cell from the update list in the drop-down menu below the
update list on the left side
7. left click on Purge Cell List to remove updates of deleted charts from the update list
8. left click on the button Return to Chart Handling to leave the update mode

A concise overview of how to install charts and updates can be found in chapter 12.4 Chart
Installation in the Appendix.

10.3 Manual Chart Update / Manual Chart Correction

Manual updates may be necessary to avoid dangerous gaps until official updates are
received on board. Hence these updates should be regarded as temporary corrections. T&P
Notices as well as NAVTEX messages may also be inserted with this function. They are stored
separately as overlay starting when ECDIS is switched on.
In contrast to official updates manual updates are implemented with the ECDIS software.

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Manual updates only affect the chart cell currently displayed on the screen.
Start the manual update editor:
1. left click on Chart in the menu bar
2. left click on Manual Updates
3. left click on Edit …

Open the manual update editor

The manual update manager appears on the screen

4. type in your initials for identification

Entering the user ID

Insert Updates:
1. start the manual update editor as above
2. type in Information about update
3. type in the Object Name
4. left click on Insert Object
the window is expanded with a pre-view of objects
5. for more objects left click on the arrow (see figure below)

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Selecting objects

6. select an object
in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)
7. move the cursor to the required position
8. left click to set the object
the object appears at the selected position with an orange user mark

Inserted manual update

Note objects which are defined by more than one position like lines or areas have to be
finished with the button Save Object.

Finishing multi-point objects

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Delete updates:
1. start the manual update editor as above
2. left click on Delete Object
in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)
3. left click on the object to be deleted
a menu to select the object pops up

Select and confirm deletion

4. left click on the row with the object to be deleted

Manually updated objects are marked “MANUAL”.
the row is highlighted
5. left click on Delete
the object is removed from the chart

Manual Updates can be edited. The user can move objects consisting of one point and
annotate notes and name to an object. It is also possible to withdraw an update, i.e. deleted
chart objects can be re-established.
Move objects:
1. start the manual update editor as above
2. left click on Move Point Object
in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)

Move point object

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3. left click on the object to be transferred

a menu pops up to select from the available objects

Select object for moving

4. highlight the row with the desired object by left click

5. left click on Move
in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)
6. move the cursor to the new position
7. left click to shift the object to the new position

Annotate objects:
1. start the manual update editor as above
2. type in new Information and Object Name
3. left click on Annotate Object
in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)

Annotate new information and object name to the manual update

4. left click on the object to be annotated

a menu pops up to select from the available objects
5. highlight the row with the desired object by left click
6. left click on Annotate

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Select object for annotation

The information on and the name of the object is changed

Withdraw updates:
1. start the manual update editor as described above
2. left click on Withdraw Update
in the chart display the cursor changes to type 3 (see chapter 2.2.1)
3. move the cursor onto the update to be withdrawn

Withdraw updates

4. left click on the update

a menu pops up to select from the available objects
5. highlight the row with the desired object by left click
6. left click on Withdraw

Select update to be withdrawn

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The original chart data is re-established

Result of withdrawing updates

An ECDIS has to be able to show a log of manual updates. S-ECDIS offers two options. First
the Manual Updates Log displays all changes arranged by date and time. The log records the
type of action, the user ID, position and type of object. It only displays information passively.
1. left click on Chart in the menu bar
2. left click on Manual Updates
3. left click on Update Log …
the log window pops up

Manual update log

The manual update review collects all implemented manual updates in a list. Left clicking on
a row centres the chart display on the selected object.
1. left click on Chart in the menu bar
2. left click on Manual Updates
3. left click on Review …
loading the information may take a few minutes, and you cannot close the window
during that time
4. left click on an update to focus the chart display on the object

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Search for manual updates in all cells

10.4 Synchronise (Copy) Charts – ECDIS Nodes

A backup arrangement for S-ECDIS is achieved by two completely independent ECDIS
stations. Any data exchange between the stations has to be arranged except for the original
chart data. The ChartHandler adjusts the SENCs of both stations, thus double installation can
be avoided.

Note:
Work on the ChartHandler is saved to all ECDIS stations on board.

10.5 Chart Supply

Since charts are integrated in the service for the Consilium S-ECDIS ECDIS Advanced
Consilium ENC Service (ACES) is pre-installed and supplied for every ECDIS. ACES includes
Consilium SENC with AVCS and ENC from PRIMAR.
Any other supplier of approved ENC charts is possible to use as chart provider.

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11 Display of Additional Information

11.1 Radar Target Display
Targets acquired by ARPA are presented on the chart display with a circle and vector as
defined by radar. ARPA targets are green coloured and the word “Radar” followed by the
ARPA ID appears next to the symbol.

Symbol of an ARPA target

ARPA target information is displayed in the AIS/ARPA function table (see chapter 11.2). In
the target list they are introduced by a green dot. The function table also allows activating
collision alarms.

S-ECDIS can display the radar EBL, VRM and radar cursor.
1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on Radar
3. left click on
EBL/VRM 1
EBL/VRM 2
Marker to show the cursor
of the radar on the ECDIS.

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Show EBL and VRM of radar

11.2 Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Unless AIS targets are suppressed by filters (see below) they will be displayed automatically
as sleeping objects in the chart display. AIS targets are blue coloured.

Sleeping AIS targets around the own ship

Acquire sleeping targets:

1. double left click on its symbol in the chart display

the target is marked with an interrupted blue margin

2. open the AIS function table by left click on AIS Page of the function bar

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Activated AIS target

In the AIS table on the right side target information is displayed. In the target list they appear
with the flag symbol of their port of registry.

Moreover, AIS data is collected as a list in the AIS function table.

3. left click on in the function bar
the function table changes

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Search for a station

Advanced AIS functions

AIS/ARPA target list

A tick centres and follows the screen

on the selected target

Target information

Limits for collision

Limits collision alarms
alarms

Length of the AIS trail

Left click to highlight the target

AIS function table

By default the AIS/ARPA target list is arranged by the distance from the own ship to the
target. Mariners can change this setting to the station’s call sign, MMSI number or IMO
number.

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1. left click on the button

the AIS/ARPA target list disappears and is replaced by a dialogue

Search and sort order menu

2. left click on the drop-down menu Distance

Sort order drop-down menu

3. select a new sort order by left click

OR
Mariners can search for AIS stations:

Note:
The search function always looks for the station’s name, independently of the Sort Order.

1. enter the name of the station below Search ID

2. left click on the Search button
one or more results are displayed in the target list
3. left click on a search result to get detailed information

Highlight a target:
1. select a target in the AIS function table or by double left click on its symbol in the chart
display
2. left click on the green or red icon next to Highlight in the function table

Highlight a target with a colour mark

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The target is marked with a red or green dot

Highlighted targets

3. left click on the crossed icon to remove the mark

For quick information pick up move the cursor on a sleeping target and main data is shown
in the chart display.

AIS target is displayed with ship’s Move the cursor on a target to

name view further information
AIS data preview

The ECDIS checks AIS and ARPA targets for CPA and TCPA and compares these values with
the alarm limits in the function table. If the parameters are below the limit, the target will
trigger a collision alarm.
Set collision alarm limits:
1. left click on in the function bar
the function table changes
2. adjust the CPA limit by left clicks on the up- and downward arrows
3. adjust the TCPA limit by left clicks on the up- and downward arrows

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Collision warning settings

As soon as a target breaks the limits it will be highlighted in red and start flashing.

Targets endangering the own ship by means of collision are flashing in read

Collision warning limits are valid for all targets.

AIS targets are added as sleeping targets on the chart display, as soon as their signal is
registered by the AIS receiver. In some areas the chart display may get too cluttered with AIS
targets. Therefore mariners should limit the activation of targets with sleeping status.

1. left click on Display in the menu bar

2. left click on Display Options AIS/ARPA
3. left click on AIS Target Filter and Auto Activation …
a dialogue with filter criteria pops up

Setting limits for different activation statuses

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Filter parameters below Suppress Display of Sleeping AIS Targets if: will prevent targets from
getting a sleeping status under condition they fulfil one of the ticked criteria.

Note:
Targets of class B are non-SOLAS-vessels.

4. tick the boxes next to the required criteria

5. change the limits by entering other values

Due to various reasons target signals might get lost. By default this occasion triggers a “Lost
Target Alarm”.
Change settings for the “Lost Target Alarm”:
1. left click on Display in the menu bar
2. left click on Display Options AIS/ARPA
3. left click on Target Alarm Settings …
the dialogue for adjusting the alarm settings is opened

Configure the "Lost Target Alarm"

4. remove the tick in the box next to Lost Target Alarm Enabled by left click to avoid an
alarm
5. at Lost Target Alarm Range the mariner can restrict the alarm by the entered range
In case of disabled alarm a lost target is indicated on the screen.

"Lost Target" indication on the chart display

Move the cursor on the indication to extend the information.

Extended "Lost Target" indication

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AIS allows to send text messages to another station.

See received messages:
1. left click on in the AIS function table
the table is expanded
2. left click on Incoming Messages
Received messages are displayed in the list below.
3. mark a message by left click
4. left click on Ack Received to confirm the receipt

Acknowledgement of received AIS messages

Send messages:
1. left click on in the AIS function table
the table is extended
2. left click on Outgoing Messages

Send AIS message

3. left click on a target in the AIS/ARPA target list to choose its MMSI
4. enter a message in the text field below Text Message To Send
5. left click on Send Addressed to send the message exclusively to the selected station
OR
left click on Send Broadcast to send a message to all stations

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Note:
Working stations without a connected keyboard display a virtual screen keyboard as soon
as the text field becomes active.

Virtual keyboard

Alternatively, the mariner may choose a quick procedure to send a message:

1. mark a target by left click in the chart display
2. double right click on the target
the virtual keyboard as depicted above appears on the screen
3. enter the message
4. left click on the button Send Addressed

11.3 Admiralty Information Overlay (AIO)

British Admiralty Overlay is a digital dataset service providing additional objects for ENCs.
They include Admiralty T&P Notices to Mariners and other reported navigational hazards.
How to activate the overlay:
1. left click on ECDIS in the menu bar
2. left click on AIO – Admiralty Information Overlay

Note:
Displaying AIO data requires a special permit. This permit must be installed by
ChartHandler in the same way as permits for all other ENCs.

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12 Annex
12.1 Bridge Quick Reference Card
See next two pages.

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12.2 Alarm Table

No. Name Tip
1010 DR Heading Select other compass for DR in
Communication Settings.
1011 DR Heading Timeout Select other compass for DR in
Communication Settings.
1020 DR Speed Select other log for DR in
Communication Settings.
1021 DR Speed Timeout Select other log for DR in
Communication Settings.
1030 DR Position Check heading and speed
sensor for DR.
1031 DR Position Timeout Check heading and speed
sensor for DR.
1040 Pos Discrepancy Compare both electronic
positions sensors to manual
positions or dead reckoning.
1050 Nav Position Invalid Select other position sensor
1051 Nav Position Timeout Select other position sensor.
1060 Nav Speed Invalid Select other log.
1061 Nav Speed Timeout Select other log.
1070 Nav Heading Invalid Select other compass.
1071 Nav Hdg Timeout Select other compass.
1080 Nav Rot Invalid Select other compass for ROT
in Communication Settings.
1081 Nav Rot Timeout Select other compass for ROT
in Communication Settings.
1082 Nav Rot return
1090 Chk Pos Invalid Select other position sensor in
Position Discrepancy
Settings ….
1091 Chk Pos Timeout Select other position sensor in
Position Discrepancy
Settings ….
1100 Dangerous Target Act according to the COLREG.
1110 Lost AIS/ARPA Target Check at AIS or on radar.
2010 Wheel Over Point If safely practicable alter
course to next leg.

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2020 Different GeoDatum

2030 No Route Activate a route.
2040 XTE-limit Adjust auto pilot or check
track pilot.
2050 Cross Safety Contour Check your under keel
clearance.
2060 Course Limit Adjust auto pilot or check
track pilot. Consider drift.
1120 New Auto Arpa target
3010 ALR- Epfs1 Check at sensor.
3011 ALR- Epfs2 Check at sensor.
3012 ALR- Log Check at sensor.
3013 ALR- Compass1 Check at sensor.
3014 ALR- Compass2 Check at sensor.
3020 Epfs1 Checksum Check your position.
3030 Epfs2 Checksum Check your position.
3040 Log Checksum Is your speed correct?
3050 Compass1 Checksum Was the heading expected?
3060 Compass2 Checksum Was the heading expected?
3070 Dangerous Object The dangerous object is within
your guard zone.
4010 AIS Timeout
4020 AIS Radar Timeout
4030 Echo sounder Timeout
4040 General 1 Timeout
4050 General 2 Timeout
4060 General 3 Timeout
4070 General 4 Timeout
5010 ALR – AIS Check at sensor.
5011 ALR – Radar Check at sensor.
5012 ALR – Echo sounder Check at sensor.
5013 ALR – General 1 Check at sensor.
5014 ALR – General 2 Check at sensor.
5015 ALR – General 3 Check at sensor.
5016 ALR – General 4 Check at sensor.
5020 AIS Checksum
5030 Radar Checksum

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5040 Echo sounder

Checksum
5050 General 1 Checksum
5060 General 2 Checksum
5070 General 3 Checksum
5080 General 4 Checksum

12.3 Abbreviations
% Per cent

° Degree

AIO Admiralty Information Overlay

AIS Automatic Identification System

AMETIAP Association of Marine Educational and Training Institutes Asia-Pacific

Region

AML Additional Military Layer

ARCS Admiralty Raster Chart Service

ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

AUS Australia

BCR Bow Cross Range

BCT Bow Cross Time

bENC Bathymetric ENC

BIMCO The world’s largest Association of ship-owners and others representing

more than 65% of the world’s tonnage

BSB Raster data format used by USA and Canada and others (BSB comes from
the first letter of the companies that joined together with NOAA to make
the first NOAA raster charts)

BSH Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie, Federal Maritime and

Hydrographic Agency of Germany

CCRP Consistent Common Reference Point

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CEP Circular Error Probability

CIRM International Association for Marine Electronic Companies

Cm Centimeter

COG Course over Ground

COLREGS International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

COM Communication

CPA Closest Point of Approach

CTW Course through Water

DE Germany

DGPS Differential Global Positioning System

DNC Digital Nautical Chart

DNV Det Norske Veritas

DR Dead-Reckoning

DRMS Distance Root Mean Square

DRMS Distance Root Mean Square

e.g. Exempli gratia

EBL Electronic Bearing Line

ECDIS Electronic Chart Display Information System

ECS Electronic Chart System (does not meet SOLAS requirements)

ECS charts Non official (private) chart data (vector or raster)

ENC Electronic Navigational Chart

EP Estimated Position and Time

EPFS Electronic Positioning Fixing System

ERBL Electronic Range Bearing Line

et. al. Et alii

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ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

ETC ECDIS TRAINING CONSORTIUM

FMEA Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

FR France

GB Great Britain

GDOP Geometric Dilution of Precision

GIS Geographic Information System

GPS Global Positioning System

GRT Gross Tonnage

GSM Global System for Mobile Communications

H Hour

HCRF Hydrographic Chart Raster Format

HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision

HMI Human Machine Interface

HO National Hydrographic Office

IAMI International Association of Marine Institutes

IBS Integrated Bridge System

ICE International Centre of ENCs

ICS International Chamber of Shipping

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IENC Inland ENC

IFO Intermediate fuel oil

IHO International Hydrographic Organization

INS Integrated Navigation System

IMO International Maritime Organization

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IMO CIRC IMO Circular

INMARSAT International Maritime Satellite Organization - Mobile Satellite Company

ISM International Safety Management

ISM-Code International Safety Management Code

ISO International Organization for Standardization

kB Kilo Byte

km/h Kilometre/hour

Kn Knots, nautical miles per hour

LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide

LAT Latitude

LOP Lines of Position

M Metre

MB Mega Byte

MCA Marine & Coastguard Agency

MCA Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Min Minutes

MIO Marine Information Overlay

MOB Man-over-Board

MSC Marine Safety Committee

MSG MarineServe Marine & Safety

MV Motor Vessel

NAVTEX Navigational Text Messages

Nm Nautical Mile

NMEA National Marine Electronics Association

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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NTM Notice to Mariners

OBJ-NAM Object Name

OOW Officer of the Watch

ɸ Latitude

P&I club Association of ship owners insurance demands

p. Page

PENC Port ENC

PRIMAR A RENC operated by the Norwegian Hydrographic Service

PRN-Code Pseudo Random Noise, Each satellite transmits a unique PRN code, which
does not correlate well with any other satellite's PRN code. In other words,
the PRN codes are highly orthogonal to one another. This is a form of code
division multiple access (CDMA), which allows the receiver to recognize
multiple satellites on the same frequency.

PSC Port State Control

PSCO Port State Control Officer

PSSA Particularly Sensitive Sea Area

RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

RCDS Raster Chart Display System

RENC Regional ENC Coordinating Centre

Rev. Revised

RNC Raster Navigational Chart

ROT Rate of Rotation

RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services

RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services

S Second

SA Selective Availability

SATCOM Satellite Communications

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SatCom Satellite Communication

SDME Speed and Distance Measurement Equipment

SENC System Electronic Navigational Chart

SMD Safe Manning Document

SMS Safety Management System

SOG Speed over Ground

SOLAS International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea

SRNC System Raster Navigational Chart

STCW Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers

STW Speed through Water

T&P Note Temporary & Preliminary Note

TADS TRANSAS Admiralty Data Service

TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach

TOD Tactical Ocean Data

TSS Traffic Separation Scheme

UK United Kingdom

UKHO United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

US United States

VAR Value Added Resellers

VMap Vector Map

VRM Variable Range Marker

VTS Vessel Traffic Service

WEND World ENC Database

WEND Worldwide Electronic Navigational Chart Database

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WGS84 World Geodetic System 1984

WLAN Wireless Local Area Network

WP Waypoints

XTD Cross Track Distance

XTE Cross Track Error

ʎ Longitude

ZOC Zone of Confidence

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12.4 Chart Installation

12.4.1 Installation of Chart Base Data

Chart Base data are usually installed from USB media. A new installation is carried out every
three months
1. Click on Start ChartHandler.

The startup screen of ChartHandler opens.

Note:
Medium with chart updates must be connected to USB first.

2. Click on Browse.

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3. Select the drive, usually D or E.

4. Click on OK.

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Note:
Do not select any base sets to ensure that all updates will be installed.

5. Click on Install Charts.

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6. Agree to the disclaimer by clicking on Accept All.

7. Click on Yes to start the installation.

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The installation progress is illustrated.

After finishing information will be displayed as depicted below.

8. Click on OK.

9. Click on Quit to close ChartHandler.

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Note:
Clicking on OK will apply all changes. Clicking on No thanks will cancel all changes in
ChartHandler.

10. Click on OK.

In case there are other network stations the following message must be displayed there.
Make sure that this is the case for all stations.

11. Restart S-ECDIS ECDIS.

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12.4.2 Installation of Chart Updates

Chart updates are installed from CD. This is usually carried out on a weekly basis.
1. Click on Start ChartHandler.

The startup screen of ChartHandler opens.

2. Click on Browse.

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3. Select the drive.

4. Click on OK.

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5. Click on Install Charts.

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Note:
Do not select any charts to ensure that all updates will be installed.

6. Click on Yes.

The final message appears.

7. Click on Quit to close ChartHandler.

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Note:
Clicking on OK will apply all changes. Clicking on No thanks will cancel all changes in
ChartHandler.

8. Click on OK.

In case there are other network stations the following message must be displayed there.
Make sure that this is the case for all stations.

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1. Restart S-ECDIS ECDIS.

12.4.3 Review of Chart Updates

Checking chart modifications after weekly chart updates (see previous chapter).
1. Click on Start ChartHandler.

The startup screen of ChartHandler opens.

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2. Click on See Updates.

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The page for viewing updates opens.

3. Select a cell for viewing.

List to select cells from:

A chart has been selected from the list and you can see the details of the updates.

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Detailed view:

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Purging the drop down list

It might be that chart cells were deleted during an update procedure but ChartHandler still
keeps the update information.

If such cell is selected an error message will be displayed.

To clean the drop down list click on Purge Cell list.

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12.5 Checking Vessel Safety Parameters Before Route Planning and

Monitoring
Action Plan (Process):
1. Have vessel’s parameters such as draft and ship’s dimensions ready.
2. Start S-ECDIS. Select Safety Contour in the ECDIS menu. Set the value taking into
account the maximum draft and a safety clearance. The system will always select that
depth contour available in the ENC which is equal or next deeper to the set value.

3. Select Safety Depth in the ECDIS menu. Set the value taking into account the
maximum draft and a safety clearance. The system will present soundings equal or less
than a set value in black and soundings deeper than a set value in grey. This will help to
highlight safe waters on the screen in addition to depth shades.

Note:
The settings will ONLY affect the presentation of the ENC. There are no alarms for anti-
grounding associated with this value!

4. Select Safe Navigation Settings in the ECDIS menu and enter the following settings:

Air Draught

Safe Distance (marked green in the picture below) – defines horizontal clearance for

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anti-grounding checks.

Warning Time (marked red on the picture below) – defines an advance time of
alarm/warning before entering a dangerous area.

Wheel Over Alarm

Special Condition Areas – select if you want an alarm or an indication on entering such
area.

Display Warning Areas - activates indication when entering user defined warning areas.
5. Click OK to close the menu.

6. Select the Sensors menu.

Select the source for Position, Speed and Heading and ensure that the data is being
received by the system.

Check that the position offset is set to ZERO or the required value if applicable. PLEASE
RECONFIRM IF ANY OFFSET IS NECESSARY IN THIS CASE!

If the second independent EPFS is connected to the system select it in Position
Discrepancy Settings together with the threshold for an alarm.

7. Select the Display menu. Select Target Alarm Settings in the Display Options AIS/ARPA.
Set target alarm settings as appropriate.

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Note:
ECDIS is not a collision avoidance tool, so keep your target alarm settings optimized as
required by the navigational situation!

8. Set settings for automatic filtering as appropriate in AIS Target Filter and Auto
Activation.
9. Repeat the settings on Backup.

Control Procedures:
1. Select Safety Contour in the ECDIS menu and check the settings at the beginning of
every watch or after system restart.
2. Select Safe Navigation Settings in the ECDIS menu and check the settings at the
beginning of every watch or after system restart.
3. Select the Sensors menu and check the source for position, speed and heading as well
as discrepancy threshold for an alarm.
4. Repeat checks on a backup UP if applicable.

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12.6 Position Integration and Monitoring

Action Plan (Process):
1. Select the Sensors menu.

Select source for Position, Speed and Heading and ensure that the data is being received
by the system.

Check that the position offset is set to ZERO or the required value if applicable.

Note:
Reconfirm if any offset is necessary in this case!

If the second independent EPFS is connected to the system select it in Position

Discrepancy Settings together with the threshold for an alarm.

2. Select the function table Navigation.

3. Check the position status window in the bottom part of the Navigation table.

The presented position quality information has to be consistent with the current sailing
conditions (e.g. Differential mode of GPS, HDOP reading etc.).
4. Whenever radar conspicuous fixed objects are available in the area of navigation (e.g.
island, lighthouse with RACON etc.) locate ARPA cursor (EBL/VRM) on the object and
check the transferred position of the ARPA cursor on the S-ECDIS screen. The display of
the ARPA cursor (EBL/VRM) is activated in the Display menu.

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Check that the position of the object as selected on the ARPA screen cursor (EBL/VRM)
correlates with a charted position of the object on the ECDIS screen. Allow some threshold
values for position differences because of time to transfer the information and radar / chart
accuracy.
Significant deviation between the charted position of the object and the position transferred
from ARPA by means of ARPA cursor (EBL/VRM) may be due to

Wrong object selected on the ARPA/ECDIS

Incorrect Heading information in ARPA

Wrong position of own vessel in the ECDIS
In the latter case follow “Doubtful position” emergency procedure below.
5. Repeat the settings on Backup. It is strongly recommended to select the same sources
for position, heading and speed on Master and Backup ECDIS.

Control Procedures:

Note:
Always maintain an adequate visual lookout!

1. Cross check with the navigational situation displayed on the S-ECDIS screen and
Radar/ARPA screen. The situation seen through the window is always the truth!
2. Check the source and status of position data in S-ECDIS at the beginning of every watch
or after system restart. Select the function table Navigation for that purpose and use
the Sensors menu if necessary.

3. Important! Whenever a graphic cursor is used on the chart display the system

automatically quits the ship follow mode. In this case the indication is
displayed on the screen. Use the SHIP (Home) key on the keyboard to go back to
automatic ship follow mode.

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4. Whenever radar conspicuous fixed and floating objects are available in the area of
navigation (e.g. island, lighthouse with RACON, AtoNs etc.) have some of those objects
tracked by ARPA connected to the S-ECDIS. These ARPA targets displayed on S-ECDIS
should match the corresponding charted objects with a reasonable accuracy depending
on compilation scale ENC in use, target range, current ROT. Please note that ARPA
tracking accuracy is reduced while the vessel is manoeuvering. Perform a visual check
of those targets on the ECDISscreen at regular time intervals consistent with current
navigational conditions.
Significant deviation between the charted position of the object and the tracked target
position transferred from ARPA may be due to

Wrong object selected on the ARPA/ECDIS

Floating AtoN is off station (keep in mind that this is possible but very unlikely)

Incorrect Heading information in ARPA

Wrong position of own vessel in the ECDIS
5. Use Visual Bearing/Radar Range LOPs/FIXes to check EPFS position. See Emergency
Procedures below, item 1.
6. Monitor alarms generated by the S-ECDIS.
7. Repeat checks selectively on a Backup S-ECDIS if applicable.
8.

Emergency Procedures:
1. Lost Position Input.
How to identify:
“Nav Position Timeout” alarm is triggered by S-ECDIS, Ship position is not updated. Ship
symbol remains in the last known position and flashing. Other parameters received from
EPFS (e.g. COG SOG) are not displayed.

Actions:

Mark the last known position with in the function bar.

Check if S-ECDIS Back Up is operating normally. If so use it for navigation.

Check whether the source navigation system (e.g.EPFS1) is ON and connectors are tight.

Select the second independent EPFS(2) that is connected to the system in the Sensors
menu:

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Select the function table Navigation.

Check the Position status window in the bottom part of the Navigation table.

The presented position quality information has to be consistent with the current sailing
conditions (e.g. Differential mode of GPS, HDOP reading etc.).

If the second independent EPFS is not available or not working check Speed source in
the Sensors menu and change Position source to Dead Reckoning. Check that Heading
and Log Speed information is being received by S-ECDIS.

Call a Back Up office and/or Captain as applicable.

Take bearings and distances from radar and visual bearings (at least 3 LOP) and select
Position Fix Handling in the Sensors menu. Enter and save all available LOPs using the
dialogue box depicted below.

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Use calculate FIX and select one position to update the Dead Reckoning Position.

- Check that ship position is being updated and apply Control Procedures (1) (3) and (4)
above to cross-check the resulting Dead Reckoning position.

- Whenever the navigation situation allows exit S-ECDIS using Exit in the Route menu.

In the Start menu select:

Select Shutdown the System in the same (Start) menu.

Start S-ECDIS normally and check if the receipt of position from selected EPFS is restored.

2. Invalid Position

Note:
In a port area the signal from satellites may be affected by buildings, bridges, cranes and
other constructions.

How to identify:
“Nav Position Invalid” alarm is triggered by the S-ECDIS, Ship position is not updated. Ship
symbol remains in the last known position and flashing. Other parameters received from
EPFS (e.g. COG SOG) are not displayed.

Actions:

Mark the last known position with in the function bar.

Check if S-ECDIS Backup is operating normally. If so use it for navigation.

Allow up to 30 seconds for the selected EPFS to restore its normal performance.

Select the second independent EPFS(2) that is connected to the system in the Sensors
menu:

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Select the function table Navigation.

Check the Position status window in the bottom part of the Navigation table.

The presented position quality information has to be consistent with the current sailing
conditions (e.g. Differential mode of GPS, HDOP reading etc.).

Check the settings of the faulty EPFS. Try to restart it.

3. Datum Changed From WGS84 of a Source EPFS

How identify:
“Different GeoDatum” alarm is triggered by S-ECDIS.
Actions:

Check settings of the source EPFS. Change datum settings to WGS84

4. Doubtful Position
How to identify:
The vessel position is indicated as valid in S-ECDIS and at source (e.g. DGPS) but it does not
match other navigation data displayed in S-ECDIS (e.g. position from the second connected
EPFS), detected by the Radar/ARPA or observed visually. “Pos Discrepancy” alarm may be
triggered by the S-ECDIS.

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Actions:

Mark the last known position with in the function bar.

Select the second independent EPFS(2) that is connected to the system in the Sensors
menu:

Do not change the positioning source on a Backup at this stage.

Observe if the change of the position source has resulted in a significant shift of the
displayed ship’s position.

Select the function table Navigation.

Check the Position status window in the bottom part of the Navigation table.

The presented position quality information has to be consistent with the current sailing
conditions (e.g. Differential mode of GPS, HDOP reading etc.).

Apply checks (3) and (4) in the Control Procedure. If the result is successful leave this
EPFS as selected source for position. Change S-ECDIS Backup to the same positioning
source.

Check the settings of the originally selected EPFS that caused the doubtful position. Try
to restart it.

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5. Corrupted Data is Received From EPFS

How to identify:
“Epfs1 Checksum” alarm is triggered by S-ECDIS. If messages are received with the wrong
checksum for a long time the Ship position is not updated. Ship symbol remains at the last
known position and flashing. Other parameters received from EPFS (e.g. COG SOG) are not
displayed. This situation may be the result of either changed interface settings in EPFS or
damaged cable (bad connection).

Actions:

Mark the last known position with in the function bar.

Check if S-ECDIS Backup is operating normally. If so use it for navigation.

Check the source navigation system (e.g.EPFS1). Make sure that interface settings have
not been changed and connectors are tight.

- Allow up to 30 seconds for the selected EPFS to restore its normal performance.

Select the second independent EPFS(2) that is connected to the system in the Sensors
menu:

Select the function table Navigation.

Check the Position status window in the bottom part of the Navigation table.

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The presented position quality information has to be consistent with the current sailing
conditions (e.g. Differential mode of GPS, HDOP reading etc.).

Check settings of the faulty EPFS. Try to restart it.

General Recommendations:

Stay calm and don’t panic.

Call a Backup Officer and/or Captain as applicable.

Maintain an adequate visual lookout.

With ECDIS working normally always assess and keep in mind safe waters around the
vessel’s current position. This awareness can help a lot in case of sudden ECDIS failure.

Reduce the speed or stop the vessel if the position cannot be determined reliably.

Use Dead Reckoning position only as an emergency method with frequent LOP entry
depending on the navigation situation. Use it with caution especially in areas with strong
tidal currents.

Follow Up Requirements:
Call Consilium service.

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12.7 S-ECDIS Failure Handling

12.7.1 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Software Failure

Action Plan (Process):

1. How to Identify: S-ECDIS software gives a message like “Runtime error 53” or similar,
the picture freezes, no update is carried out to ship position or parameters. Software
crashes and only the Start menu is visible on the screen.
2. Continue to navigate on S-ECDIS Backup or use adequate ECDIS backup arrangements if
different (e.g. paper charts, chart radar with loaded ENC) to continue navigation.
3. Select Reboot System in the Start menu.

4. Observe the system start and whether it shows normal performance.

5. If the system does not start or does not perform normally return to the Start menu
and select Restore System settings as commissioned.
6. Select Shutdown System in the Start menu.
7. Start the system again using the Power button on display.
8. Observe the system start and whether it shows normal performance.

Control Procedures:
Not applicable.

Emergency Procedures:
Use S-ECDIS Backup or adequate ECDIS backup arrangements if different (e.g. paper charts,
chart radar with loaded ENC) to continue navigation.
General recommendations:

Stay calm and don’t panic.

Call a Backup Officer and/or Captain as applicable.

Maintain an adequate visual lookout.

With ECDIS working normally always assess and keep in mind safe waters around the
vessel’s current position. This awareness can help a lot in case of sudden ECDIS failure.

Reduce the speed or stop the vessel if the position cannot be reliably determined.

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Use Dead Reckoning position only as an emergency method with frequent LOP entry
depending on the navigation situation. Use it with caution especially in areas with strong
tidal currents.

12.7.2 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Power Failure

Action Plan (Process):

1. How to Identify: S-ECDIS PC has a multi power input and automatic switch over. So the
loss of either power source (Main 220VA AC or Emergency 24VA DC) will not affect S-
ECDIS performance. Therefore loss of power source should be monitored by power
switch board indications on the bridge. Later versions of S-ECDIS have hardware
indication for power source failure.
2. As soon as at least one of two connected power sources is available S-ECDIS operates
normally and can still be used for navigation.
3. Take measures to restore the failed power supply source ASAP.

Control Procedures:
Not applicable.

Emergency Procedures:
Not applicable.

12.7.3 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Drive Failure

Action Plan (Process):

1. How to Identify: S-ECDIS software operates normally but the message “Drive 1 failure”
or “Drive 0 failure” is displayed on the screen.
2. Note the number of the failed drive and make a record!
3. S-ECDIS is configured to use double drives in RAID1 mode and therefore no immediate
action is required. Continue to use S-ECDIS for navigation until you reach the port of
destination.
4. If you have a spare blank drive in an on-board spare part kit the faulty drive can be
changed as follows:
Wait until the navigation situation allows to shutdown S-ECDIS.
Shutdown S-ECDIS using Exit in the Route menu. In the Start menu select
Shutdown System.
Continue to navigate on S-ECDIS Backup or use adequate ECDIS backup
arrangements if different (e.g. paper charts, chart radar with loaded ENC).

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Remove the faulty drive from S-ECDIS by pressing the fix button and carefully
pulling
the lever.

Note that drive “0” is closer to the front side and drive “1” is closer to the rear side.
Start S-ECDIS with one drive running. Observe that the system operates normally.
Insert a bland disk into running S-ECDIS until the lever is fixed.
Reboot the system after 2 hours of operation. Observe that the system operates
normally.

Control Procedures:
Not applicable.

Emergency Procedures:
Use S-ECDIS Backup or adequate ECDIS backup arrangements if different (e.g. paper charts,
chart radar with loaded ENC) to continue navigation.

Follow Up Requirements:
Inform Consilium support about the drive failure at the first opportunity. If you experienced
any problems or abnormal system performance please contact Consilium support:

12.7.4 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Software Settings Corrupted or Lost

Action Plan (Process):

1. How to Identify: S-ECDIS software operates but some sensor input is lost, ship
dimensions data is lost.
2. Continue to navigate on S-ECDIS Backup or use adequate ECDIS backup arrangements if
different (e.g. Paper charts, Chart Radar with loaded ENC).
3. Use Exit in the Route menu to exit S-ECDIS. In the Start menu select Restore System
settings as commissioned.
4. Select Reboot System in the Start menu.
5. Observe the system start and whether it shows normal performance.

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Control Procedures:
Not applicable.

Emergency Procedures:
Use S-ECDIS Backup or adequate ECDIS backup arrangements if different (e.g. paper charts,
chart radar with loaded ENC) to continue navigation.

12.7.5 S-ECDIS Failure Handling – Position System (Sensor) Input Lost or Invalid

Action Plan (Process):

Please refer to Position integration and monitoring (chapter 12.6).

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