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iVISION VTMIS OPERATOR DISPLAY

USER GUIDE
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DOCUMENT CONTROL

CURRENT ISSUE

Name Position Signature Date

Technical
Originated by: N. MacEwan Feb. 2013
Communicator
Director of
Approved by : M. Denn Feb. 2013
Operations

ISSUE RECORD

Issue No. Comments Change Note Approved by Date

1 First Issue N/A M. Denn Jan „10
Format changes made from input by
2 N/A M. Denn Apr „10
P.W.
Changes to Vessel Classification,
3 0259 M. Denn July 2010
CPA/TCPA & Track Filtering
Addition of new Alarm panel and AIS
4 N/A M. Denn March 2011
Text messaging
Re-formatted for Clyde maintenance
5 N/A M. Denn Sept. 2011
manual
6 Updated for P262 & P268 0267 M. Denn Oct‟ 2011

7 User Interface Upgraded N/A M. Denn Feb‟ 2013

AMENDMENTS

Issue No. Amendment No. Change Note Approved by Date

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1-1

2. POWER ON / OFF PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 2-1
2.1 POWER ON PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 CLOSE / RESET / POWER OFF PROCEDURES ................................................ 2-2
3. SCREEN COMPONENTS ............................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 SCREEN COMPONENTS ..................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 WINDOW SETUP OPTIONS ................................................................................ 3-3
3.3 FUNCTIONS & FEATURES ................................................................................. 3-4
3.4 DOCKABLE PANELS ........................................................................................... 3-5
3.5 SYSTEM MENU .................................................................................................... 3-6
3.6 CALENDAR WINDOW......................................................................................... 3-7
3.7 MINIMISED WINDOWS ...................................................................................... 3-8
3.8 RADAR DISPLAY MODES .................................................................................. 3-9
3.9 CHANGING RADAR........................................................................................... 3-11
3.10 MENU BAR OPTIONS ........................................................................................ 3-12
3.11 CURSOR MODES ................................................................................................ 3-13
3.12 DEFAULT MOUSE BUTTONS .......................................................................... 3-16
3.13 TEAR OFF STRIP ................................................................................................ 3-17
3.14 ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN / PASSWORDS ..................................................... 3-18
3.8 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY ............................................................................... 3-20
4. SUB-WINDOW.............................................................................................................. 4-1
5. NAVIGATING THE SCREEN ...................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 SHIFT / CENTRE ................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 ZOOM ..................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.3 RANGE SELECTION ............................................................................................ 5-6
5.4 PRESET VIEWS ..................................................................................................... 5-7
6. MEASUREMENT TOOLS ............................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 EBL ......................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.2 VRM ........................................................................................................................ 6-6
6.3 ERBM...................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.4 CPA / TCPA LIST ................................................................................................ 6-11

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6.5 DATUM TO CURSOR (F10) ............................................................................... 6-13

6.6 INTERCEPT ......................................................................................................... 6-14
7. TRACKING.................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 ACQUIRE/DROP TRACK ..................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 ACQUIRE / DROP BUOY ..................................................................................... 7-4
7.3 MOVE TRACK....................................................................................................... 7-7
7.4 CORRELATING AIS & RADAR TRACKS ......................................................... 7-9
7.5 TAG / UN-TAG .................................................................................................... 7-10
7.6 FOLLOW TARGET ............................................................................................. 7-12
7.7 TRACK LIST ........................................................................................................ 7-14
7.8 VESSEL CLASSIFICATION (COLOURS) ........................................................ 7-23
7.9 SYNTHETIC (MANUAL) TRACKS ................................................................... 7-27
7.10 DISPLAY TRACKS ............................................................................................. 7-30
8. SYMBOLS AND LABELS............................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 TRACKING SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 8-2
8.2 LABEL CONTROL ................................................................................................ 8-4
8.3 SELECT .................................................................................................................. 8-8
8.4 TEXT ROTATE ...................................................................................................... 8-9
8.5 TEXT SIZE ........................................................................................................... 8-10
8.6 TEXT SEPARATION ........................................................................................... 8-11
8.7 ANNOTATION MODES ..................................................................................... 8-12
9. MAPS AND NAVIGATION CHARTS......................................................................... 9-1
9.1 MAPS TOOLSET ................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 ZONE MAPS DISPLAY ........................................................................................ 9-2
9.3 CHART MONITOR ................................................................................................ 9-3
9.4 S-57 NAVIGATION CHARTS .............................................................................. 9-4
10. ZONES ...................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 MOVING GUARD ZONE.................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 ANCHOR WATCH .............................................................................................. 10-3
10.3 WATCH / GUARD RADII ................................................................................... 10-5
10.4 ZONE MAPS DISPLAY ...................................................................................... 10-6
10.5 USER MAPS DISPLAY ....................................................................................... 10-6
10.6 ZONE TYPES ....................................................................................................... 10-7

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11. RADAR..................................................................................................................... 11-1

11.1 RADAR DISPLAYED .......................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 RADAR CLEAR ................................................................................................... 11-2
11.3 RADAR DISPLAY ............................................................................................... 11-3
12. RADAR CONTROL (SPERRY) .............................................................................. 12-1
12.1 ADJUSTING THE RADAR IMAGE ................................................................... 12-4
13. BRIGHTNESS .......................................................................................................... 13-1
13.1 BRIGHTNESS CONTROL .................................................................................. 13-1
14. KSNAPSHOT ........................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1 SCREEN CAPTURE ............................................................................................ 14-1
14.2 SAVE OPTIONS................................................................................................... 14-3
15. ALARMS .................................................................................................................. 15-1
15.1 ALARM VOLUME CONTROL .......................................................................... 15-8
16. HELP......................................................................................................................... 16-1
16.1 HELP MENU ........................................................................................................ 16-1
16.2 FUNCTION KEYS ............................................................................................... 16-2
17. AIS TEXT MESSAGING......................................................................................... 17-1
ALL MESSAGES TAB ................................................................................................... 17-3
SENDING TEXT MESSAGES ....................................................................................... 17-9
ASCII CHARACTER TABLE ........................................................................................ 17-9
SEQUENCE FOR SENDING TEXT MESSAGES ...................................................... 17-15
18. COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ......................................................... 18-1
ISSUE 1 – RADAR DISPLAY ........................................................................................ 18-1
ISSUE 2 – AUDIO ALARMS ......................................................................................... 18-1
ISSUE 3 - REMOTE RADAR CONTROLS ................................................................... 18-1
ISSUE 4 – BLANK SCREEN .......................................................................................... 18-2
ISSUE 5 – CONTROL BAR ACCESS ........................................................................... 18-2
ISSUE 6 – DATUM POINT ............................................................................................ 18-2
ISSUE 7 – RED RADAR SCREEN ................................................................................ 18-2
ISSUE 9 – RADAR IMAGE CHANGING ..................................................................... 18-3
ISSUE 10 – TEXT DOESN‟T CHANGE ........................................................................ 18-3
ISSUE 11 – THE RADAR IMAGE IS WEAK OR FADED & LOSING TARGETS .... 18-3
19. MOST USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS ....................................................................... 19-1

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20. ABBREVIATIONS & GLOSSARY ........................................................................ 20-1

21. INDEX ................................................................................................................. 21-21-1
22. NOTES ...................................................................................................................... 22-1

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1. INTRODUCTION

This manual is intended as a reference document for all users of the iVision display VTMIS
system. It is written to complement both the iVision display System Administrators‟ Manual
and the iVision display Maintainers‟ Manual. Depending on the version / model being used,
some of the features described in this manual may not be applicable; for example CCTV or
Radio Direction Finding.

Users are expected to have hands-on experience of the iVision display interface, competence
with computer basics, an understanding of radar operation and a working knowledge of the
overall VTMIS concept.

The structure of this document is based around the following features of the iVision display.

 Power On/Off Procedures.

 Screen Menus & Toolbars.
 Screen Navigation.
 Sub-window.
 Measurement Tools.
 Tracking.
 Buoy Tracking.
 Symbols and Labels.
 Maps and Charts.
 Zones.
 Brightness Control.
 Radar Display.
 Screenshots and Printing.
 Alarms.
 Preset Views.
 Vessel Classification.
 AIS Text Messaging.
 Miscellaneous Features.

All of the features, above, are broken down into their component functions. A full list of the
iVision display features and associated functions are available in the index near the end of
this document.

Prodar S.A. de C.V. have a policy of continuous product development. This may lead to
the products described in this manual being superseded after its publication.

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2. POWER ON / OFF PROCEDURES

2.1 POWER ON PROCEDURE

The following actions should be taken in order to start up the iVision display.

1: Switch on the monitor(s).

2: Press the POWER switch on the front of the iVision display processor. (The actual iVision
display hardware may be fitted in a 19 inch equipment rack at a different location to the
monitors(s).

3: The iVision display software application will start-up automatically. If the application fails
to start then contact the local administration / support for assistance.

System Menu

Menu to Select iVision Display

NOTE : If the display window has been closed, the iVision display software can be restarted
by left clicking on the “application” icon in the drop down System Menu. The System Menu
is usually hidden. It will appear when the cursor is positioned over the top right area of the
display.

Start iVision Software

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2.2 CLOSE / RESET / POWER OFF PROCEDURES

There are a number of methods for closing the software and / or powering off the iVision
display hardware.

2.2.1 CLOSE THE SOFTWARE APPLICATION

Close the application using the “Exit” option in the File menu. On a dual iVision display only
the software running on the current monitor will be closed. This method must be repeated on
the second monitor in order to close both software applications.

There is no confirmation when using the Exit function.

An alternative method of closing the software application is to click on the “X” button at the
top right of the iVision screen.
Close Button

2.2.1 CLOSE THE SOFTWARE APPLICATION AND LOGOUT

The iVision display software can be closed by pressing the power icon. This method will also
log the user out of the desktop environment.

NOTE : A system password is required to log back in.

Power Icon

Logout Confirmation Screen

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2.2.2 POWER OFF THE HARDWARE

To switch off the hardware completely, press the POWER button on the front of the iVision
display. The iVision display, operating system software, and hardware will automatically shut
down in a controlled manner.

This is the recommended method for powering off the iVision display hardware.

Resets Hardware Alarms

iVision Display, Front Cover Open „POWER‟ Button

(Rocker Switch)

NOTE : The POWER button must be pressed again to boot-up the machine.

2.2.3 RESET THE HARDWARE

Press the RESET button on the front of the iVision display hardware. This will initiate
rebooting of the hardware and should only be used if the system is not responding.

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3. SCREEN COMPONENTS
2 4 5 1 8 6

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1) The Title Bar.

2) The Menu Bar (pull-down menus).

3) Toolbar Icons (Vertical).

4) Toolbar Icons (Horizontal).

5) Main Radar Window.

6) Mouse Button Help Text.

7) Dockable Panels (with Tabs).

8) System Menu (will appear when the mouse hovers here).

9) Status Bar.

10) Control Bar.

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3.1 SCREEN COMPONENTS

All screen components such as icons, information boxes, dockable panels etc. can be moved
around the display, in systems that are unlocked, by left clicking on the “handle” and
dragging the component to a new position. Locking and unlocking screen components is a
password protected administrator function.

Component Handles

Example Screen Components

Dragging the component to any edge of the screen will dock it either vertically or
horizontally in position.

The handle can also be used to resize a screen component by dragging it either vertically or
horizontally but keeping it within the docked area.

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3.2 WINDOW SETUP OPTIONS

Right clicking anywhere on the Menu Bar or Toolbars will enable the Window Setup
Options.

Operator Screen Setup Options

MENU BAR. This option toggles the menu bar on and off.

RESTORE WINDOW STATE. This option resets all the window components to their
default screen positions.

DOCKABLE PANELS. The seven options from Alarm list to Track List are all dockable
panels which can be toggled on and off from this menu.

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3.3 FUNCTIONS & FEATURES

There are five ways to access the functions and features of the iVision display. These are :

1. The Menu Bar (pull-down options).

2. The Toolbar Icons (vertical or horizontal).

3. The Cursor Mode Toolset (middle mouse button).

4. The System Menu.

5. Function Keys and Keyboard Shortcuts.

All of these methods are described in more detail later in this manual.

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3.4 DOCKABLE PANELS

The dockable panels, on the right hand side of the screen, comprise of seven individually
tabbed features. The CPA / TCPA list is also a dockable panel and appears (by default)
horizontally at the bottom of the screen.

DOCKABLE PANEL DESCRIPTION.

1) The Track List. This displays system wide track information.

2) The Tagged Information List. This displays detailed track information for an
individually tagged vessel.

3) The Alarm List. This displays all current alarms. It will automatically display (pop to
the front) for CPA / TCPA, intruder and recorder alarms.

4) S-57 Chart Control. This enables and disables different chart layers and chart
information.

5) RDF Control. This enables control of the Radio Direction Finder (if installed). The
panel will be blank if RDF is not installed at the customer site.

6) Radar Control. This controls the radar system equipment at the radar site and is used
to change radar settings such as pulse length, range, tuning and clutter control.

7) Radar Display. This controls the fine tuning of the radar image at independent iVision
display workstations.

8) CPA / TCPA list. This gives details of all ERBMs that have been created.

9) AIS Text messaging. This enables text messages to be sent and received.

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3.5 SYSTEM MENU

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

The System Menu is usually hidden. It will appear when the cursor is positioned over the top
right area of the display. It will disappear immediately after the cursor has been removed
from this area of the screen.

1. Opens the Application launcher menu to enable access to the iVision display software.

2. Web Browser (Firefox).

3. Provides access to a terminal. (Engineering functions only).

4. iVision display shell. Linux software instance.

5. Minimised Window Area.

6. Speaker Volume Control. (Mute if fully down).

7. Clock (UTC), Calendar

8. Logout icon. (DML Engineering function only).

NOTE : The exact icons that are displayed in the System Menu will depend upon the
operating system level as well as whether that function has been activated.

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3.6 CALENDAR WINDOW

System Menu

Calendar Option

Return to Current
Date

Calendar Window

Left click on the clock icon to open a Calendar Window. Left click again to close.

Use the left and right arrows to navigate forwards and backwards in time. This window is for
date information only. The current date or time cannot be changed from this window.

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3.7 MINIMISED WINDOWS

System Menu

Minimised Windows Examples

The iVision display, Firefox internet browser and other software applications can be
minimised in the System Menu.

To maximise a window from the System Menu move the cursor over the “minimised window
text” and click the left mouse button.

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3.8 RADAR DISPLAY MODES

The standard iVision display has three default modes. These can be selected from the Control
Bar pull-up menu near the bottom left of the screen.

The three standard modes are :

1) Live mode – Displays the live radar image.

2) Recorded mode – Used in conjunction with the Recorder playback function to view
pre-recorded events.

3) Training mode – Is a “safe” environment that can be used to train operators on the
iVision display functions. Separate track management and tracking software is used.
Hence targets can be acquired and manipulated without affecting other workstations.

It is possible for some versions of the iVision to incorporate a fourth mode. This is known as
the Incident mode. This is used whenever an incident is in progress and the monitoring
iVision is required to focus on the incident without affecting the day to day activities of the
other operators at the Control centre (CC).

When changing modes, the top left of the main radar display and Sub-window will show the
words RECORDED, TRAINING or INCIDENT to clearly indicate the current iVision
display mode.

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Recorded Mode Example

Above is an example of Recorded mode. Note that the Sub-window and main window switch
to the same mode automatically.

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3.9 CHANGING RADAR

Installations that have more than one radar have the ability to switch between the different
radar inputs.

Use the pull-up menu at the bottom of the screen to select the desired radar input.

Radar Selection

If desired, use the F2 function to centre the screen on the selected radar geographical
position.

MOSAIC : Installations that are equipped with the Mosaic hardware, and software, will have
the ability to choose Mosaic mode from the radar selection list. This mode combines all of
the sites radar outputs into one coherent image i.e. all radars are displayed as a single output.

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3.10 MENU BAR OPTIONS

The Menu Bar contains almost all of the iVision display features, within the following nine
menus :

 File menu. Contains administrator login, Sub-window and program exit.

 Edit menu. Contains administrator password protected features.

 View menu. Contains various iVision display features.

 Tracks menu. Contains all features related to tracking targets.

 Control menu. Contains radar & direction finder control options.

 Maps menu. Contains features to enable and disable the display of user maps and
zones.

 Charts menu. Contains all features related to charts.

 Presets menu. Contains all features related to preset views.

 Help menu. Contains system information and keyboard shortcut list.

These options are described in greater detail throughout the rest of this user guide.

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3.11 CURSOR MODES

There are three different methods of activating the cursor mode functions. These are the most
common features used on a regular basis.

The selected cursor mode will determine what action is taken when the mouse buttons are
clicked. Only one cursor mode option may be selected at a time.

Method 1 : Cursor Modes. (Toolbar Icons).

Cursor Mode Icons

Classify Vessel Icons

The Toolbar icons are located horizontally at the top of the screen. The classify vessel icons
form part of the total cursor modes features.

Some features (EBL, VRM, CCTV etc) must be enabled first before they can be displayed on
the screen. (See the Measurement tools section for more details).

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Method 2 : Cursor Modes (Menu Bar).

Site Specific Vessel Classification

Names

The above menu is identical to the Cursor modes menu (Middle Mouse Button) and also
contains all of the features of the Cursor modes icons in the Toolbar.

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Method 3 : Cursor Modes (Middle Mouse Button).

Site Specific

The Cursor mode menu is activated by pressing the Middle Mouse Button when the cursor is
in the main radar window. Move the cursor to the desired, highlighted, option. Select the
option by clicking on either the Left or Right Mouse Buttons.

All the Cursor mode options are described in more detail later in this manual.

NOTE : The cursor will continue to perform the currently selected option until a different
feature is selected. It is important to be aware of which Cursor mode is currently selected
before attempting to use the feature.

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3.12 DEFAULT MOUSE BUTTONS

The default mouse button options are, in most cases :

Left Mouse Button (LMB) – Select Function, Use Function.

Middle Mouse Button (MMB) – Cursor Mode Menu.

Right Mouse Button (RMB) – Select Alternative Function, Cancel/Modify Function.

Example Mouse Button Options

It is important to ensure that the correct Cursor Mode option has been selected, before using
the Cursor Mode feature.

Throughout the rest of this document, the mouse controls will be referred to as LMB, MMB
or RMB respectively.

NOTE : The mouse button options are displayed at the top right of the Toolbar.

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3.13 TEAR OFF STRIP

Some of the options on the Menu Bar have the ability to be “Torn Off” the main menu and
then independently displayed on the screen. Simply left click on the tear-off strip at the top of
the menu to activate this feature.
Left Click Here to Tear Off Menu

The torn-off menus can be moved and positioned anywhere on the screen. Below are the five
menus that can use this feature.

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3.14 ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN / PASSWORDS

LOGIN. Some features on the iVision display can be password protected so that only the
system administrator has access. These “locked” features include the Colour editor, Map
editor, Zone manager, Recorder, CPA/TCPA parameters and the Window setup options.

Login as an administrator will give access to all iVision display features.

Features that are password protected are greyed out in the pull down menus.

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An incorrect user name or password will give the following error prompt.

To exit Administrator mode click on the logout button in the File pull down menu.

All open password protected features will automatically close when logging out.

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3.8 SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY

The iVision software must be activated using a unique Licensing code. Each code is directly
linked to the hardware identity of the corresponding iVision unit. This means that a license
key cannot be transferred between different iVisions

License key activation is done at commissioning of the system and should not need changing.

NOTE : This is a site specific feature. If the option is not available then the licence has been
hard-coded into the software and no further action is required.

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4. SUB-WINDOW

File Menu

Ctrl + W

Sub Window

SUB-WINDOW. The Sub-window feature enables the same radar image to be displayed in a
separate window to the main radar display. This feature enables the operator to monitor two
areas of the same radar image, one in the main radar display and one in the Sub-window.

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Sub-window Example

The Sub-window may be moved around the screen or re-sized at the preference of the
operator. Only one Sub-window (per screen) may be created at a time. Most iVision display
features are available in the Sub-window. A Sub-window would typically be used to monitor
anchorages and restricted waterways as well as displaying followed targets and other vessels
or areas of specific interest.

When tagging a target in the Sub-window it will also become tagged in the main window
(and vice versa). However, a target will only un-tag in each individual window.

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5. NAVIGATING THE SCREEN

5.1 SHIFT / CENTRE

SHIFT / CENTRE. This option centres the radar image at a selected point on the screen.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Move the cursor to the desired location and left click to Offset / Shift the radar
image. This option centres the display at the cursor position.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Centres the display at the radar origin.

Equivalent Function Keys

F1 F2 F3

Centre Cursor Centre Window Offset Shift

CENTRE CURSOR. The Centre Cursor Function Key (F1) will place the cursor in the
middle of the screen.

CENTRE WINDOW. The Centre Window Function Key (F2) centres the display at the
radar origin.

OFFSET SHIFT. The Offset Shift Function Key (F3) centres the display at the cursor
position.

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5.2 ZOOM

ZOOM. This option enables zooming into and out of an area of the display. On
selecting the Zoom feature a rectangular red Zoom Area Box will appear on the
screen. This box can be moved, using the cursor, to the desired zoom area.

NOTE: The shortcut keys Ctrl++ and Ctrl+- can also be used to zoom in and out.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Activates the Zoom in function. Repeated clicks will zoom in until the lowest level.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Activates the Zoom out function. Repeated clicks will zoom out until the highest
level.

Zoom is useful for panning quickly around the screen then zooming into an area of interest.
The screen will automatically centre at the position of the red zoom box.

Zoom Example
Red Zoom Area Box Current Zoom Level

The zoom level is determined by the range values set in the Ranges pull-up menu. The zoom
level would typically range from 0.25 NM (maximum zoom in) to 256 NM (maximum zoom
out).

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Ctrl + + Ctrl + -

Zoom In Zoom Out

ZOOM IN / OUT. Another method is to use the Zoom In and Zoom Out functions from the
View Menu. This option will only zoom the image from the centre point of the screen.

The control keys, Ctrl++ and Ctrl+-, will also zoom in and out, fixed at the centre point of the
screen.

The easiest way to de-activate the zoom function and thus remove the red box is simply to
select another Cursor Mode option, for example Shift / Centre.

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5.3 RANGE SELECTION

Current Zoom Level

is shown in the
Control Bar

RANGE. The Range pull-up menu at the bottom right of the Control Bar is another
convenient method of zooming in and out of the radar display.

The display will automatically adjust to any selected range.

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5.4 PRESET VIEWS

PRESET VIEWS. The Preset option allows the operator to create / define different screen
view positions. Each preset option can be assigned a unique name and a radar site (for
systems that have multiple radars). The Preset Views are used as shortcuts to quickly “jump”
between pre-defined surveillance areas.

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The first ten Preset Views are assigned a shortcut key (Ctrl+0 to 9). In addition, a new Preset
View may be created by pressing Ctrl+Shift+0 to 9. This will overwrite the existing view
providing it has not been Locked in the edit window.

To create a Preset View :

1) Navigate to a position on the screen and select a range that covers a particular area of
interest.

2) In the Presets pull-down menu press Create preset. Alternatively, Press Ctrl+Shift+0 to 9
(providing a Preset view already exists for that number). This will store the view. If there is
an existing view associated with the preset number it will be replaced.

The Preset views can be retrieved by pressing Ctrl+(the preset number 1 to 10) or clicking on
the relevant item in the Presets pull-down list in the Menu Bar or the Preset pull-up list at the
bottom of the screen in the Control Bar.

NOTE : When changing a Preset view, ensure that the “lock” option is first disabled in the
Edit presets window.

Ctrl + P

Preset Views

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NAME. Double click on the name of a Preset view to change the text. The name should
reflect the geographical area and the zoom range rather than simply a preset number.

RADAR. Click on the Radar of a Preset view to enable a pull-down list of all available radar
sites. When moving between different preset views the radar site will automatically change to
reflect this selection.

LOCK. This option prevents the selected Preset view from being accidentally overwritten.

GO TO. This option will “jump” the screen to the selected Preset views position, zoom range
and radar site. It is the same as using the menu bar lists or the Ctrl keys.

DELETE. This option will permanently remove the selected Preset view from the list.

ARROW BUTTONS. The up and down arrow buttons on the left of the Edit presets window
will move the selected preset up and down the list. The corresponding Ctrl keys will also
change accordingly.

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6. MEASUREMENT TOOLS

Various measurement and reference facilities are available on the iVision display. The icons
above toggle the display of the various measurement tools on and off.

In relation to RDF and VRM / EBL it must be noted that it is only the display of the feature
that is changed. This means that they can still be selected and created but they will not show
on the screen until their display icon is toggled on.

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REFERENCE POINTS. Reference Points are markers used to indicate important features
on the radar display. They are created during system commissioning. This option does not
create a Reference Point but merely toggles it on and off at the display.

REFERENCE POINT LABELS. Reference Point Labels are text information alongside a
Reference Point marker. This option does not create the text but merely toggles it on and off
at the display. Labels are created at system configuration by a DML engineer.

VRM / EBL DISPLAY. This option toggles Variable Range Markers and Electronic Bearing
Lines on and off at the radar display. VRM and EBL lines can still be created but they will be
“invisible” on the screen until this option is activated.

COARSE / FINE RANGE RINGS. The Coarse and Fine Range Rings are concentric circles
around the radar origin and are used as a means of measuring distance to another point on the
display.
Coarse Range Ring (5 NM) Fine Range Rings (1 NM)

Coarse & Fine Range Rings

Spacing Distances

Spacing values (5NM and 1NM) for the Range Rings are shown in the Status Bar information
box.

Spacing Distances

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Compass Rose

COMPASS ROSE. The Compass Rose shows a circular graphical compass, centred on the
radar origin and automatically sized to touch the nearest edges of the window.

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6.1 EBL

EBL. Electronic Bearing Lines can be created from a datum, static point or a tracked vessel.
EBLs are used as aids to obtain an accurate bearing from one reference point to any other
point. The bearing (in degrees) is shown relative to North.

The two EBLs listed in the information bar, at the bottom of the screen, can be moved in fine
increments using the + and – buttons next to the EBL value. A single click will move the line
by 0.01 of a degree.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Create an EBL, press and hold to drag an EBL around the display.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Click on EBL line to delete.

Example of Electronic Bearing Lines

Use the LMB to drag a bearing line around the screen. Use the RMB to delete the EBL.

In the example above, two Electronic Bearing Lines have been created. The first starts at a
Datum point and gives a bearing of 88.92 degrees to the tracked vessel. The second starts at
the System Origin and gives a bearing of 315.80 degrees to the same tracked vessel.

NOTE : Multiple EBL lines can be created.

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6.2 VRM

VRM. The Variable Range Marker option creates a variable range ring around a static point,
tracked target or datum point. The VRM can be dragged to any distance on the display. A
VRM created around a tracked vessel will move in relation to the track. Multiple VRM rings
can be created around individual or separate targets.

The two VRMs listed in the information bar, at the bottom of the screen, can be moved in
fine increments using the + and – buttons next to the EBL value. A single click will move the
line by 0.01 of a Nautical Mile.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Press and hold on a tracked target, static point or datum point. Drag the VRM circle
to the required distance.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB –Delete a VRM circle. Click on the VRM line, not on the tracked target.

Example of Variable Range Marker

In the example above, the VRM provides a measurement from the tracked vessel to the
DATUM point. In this instance, 1.04 NM.

There are no alarms or extra functions associated with this feature. Its sole purpose is to
provide a measurement from one point to another.

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6.3 ERBM

Equivalent Function Keys

F11 F12

Cancel ERBM ERBM

ERBM. The Electronic Range and Bearing Marker is a very useful feature that enables
advanced collision detection to be manually set between two tracked targets. An ERBM can
also be used between a tracked target and a static or datum point.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Click on the first track. Move the cursor to the second track (a red line will appear).
Click on the second track to activate the ERBM.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Cancel an ERBM. Click on the “red arrow”.

Temporary ERBM Range and Bearing values can be displayed by moving the cursor over a
second track without clicking the LMB. The “C” and “T” values, however, are not calculated
until the second click of the LMB over a valid target. Click the RMB to cancel this operation.

First Example of an ERBM

In the example above, the tracked vessels are gradually converging on each other. The
iVision display calculates the Closest Point of Approach (C) in NM and the Time to Closest
Point of Approach (T) in seconds. Both of these values can trigger a CPA/TCPA alarm.

The text size, separation and position can be changed via the Label Control feature of the
iVision display.

NOTE : To remove an ERBM, right click on the “arrow” in the centre of the bearing line.

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Once the two vessels have been selected a red ERBM line is created that displays the
following information.

R = The Range between the two vessels.

B = The Bearing from the first selected vessel to the second selected vessel.

b = The Reciprocal Bearing i.e. from the second selected vessel to the first selected vessel.

C = The Closest Point of Approach. How close the two vessels will pass each other.

T = The Time until the two vessels reach the Closest Point of Approach.

If the alarm values threshold for Closest Point of Approach (2 NM) and / or Time to Closest
Point of Approach (360 seconds) is breached then both a visual alarm (the two vessel markers
will start to flash) and an audible alarm will be initiated. Both alarm value thresholds are
configurable via a DML Engineer and are displayed in the CPA / TCPA list.

The details of all vessels connected by ERBM are shown in the CPA/ TCPA List Window.

Direction of
Measurement

Second Example of an ERBM

In the example above, the values for “C” and “T” are NOT shown because the tracks are
actually moving away from each other, so cannot trigger a CPA/TCPA alarm.

NOTE : The red arrow on the bearing line denotes the direction of measurement.

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6.4 CPA / TCPA LIST

Right Mouse
Button Options

CPA / TCPA List

Ctrl + C

CPA/TCPA List

CPA/TCPA LIST. All vessels selected by the ERBM function are listed in this window. The
Alarm Values define the collision parameters. These values can be changed dynamically, by
the administrator, to suit the local site characteristics.
In the example above, the CPA (Closest Point of Approach) is configured to 2 NM and the
TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) is configured to 360 seconds (6 minutes).

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The selected alarms are both active (CPA and TCPA). This means that both visual and audio
alarms will be initiated if the distance between the two vessels is less than 2 NM AND the
Time to Closest Point of Approach is less than 360 seconds.
If only one selected alarms box is active then the alarms will be initiated if only that
condition is met.
It is recommended that both selected alarms are set to active in order to avoid unnecessary
alarms.

CPA / TCPA Alarm Parameters

The CPA value can be set from 0 to 9.99 NM.

The TCPA value can be set from 0 to 9999 seconds.

Altering these values will immediately adjust the alarm parameters for all existing or newly
created ERBM‟s

DISPLAY. The Display tick box will switch the selected (highlighted) ERBM line and label
off on the Radar display. The ERBM remains active, however, and will trigger an alarm if a
CPA/TCPA violation occurs.

DELETE & ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM. Both the Delete and Acknowledge Alarm
features are accessed by Right clicking on a selected ERBM. The following options will
appear.

Selecting Delete ERBM will remove the ERBM from the CPA/TCPA list as well as delete it
from the screen.
Selecting Acknowledge alarm will silence the audio warning, remove the CPA/ TCPA from
the alarm list and also change the status of the ERBM to cancelled.

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6.5 DATUM TO CURSOR (F10)

DATUM POINT. The Lat/Long (Latitude/Longitude) datum is a Reference Point placed on

the screen, at the cursor position, by the operator. The datum point can be used as the start or
end point for measurement purposes or as the start point of a Synthetic Track. One typical use
for this feature is for Search And Rescue. The datum point can be used to mark the position
of a man overboard and an ERBM vector can be established to instruct the rescue vessel with
continuous readings of range and bearing.

F10 Datum Point

Lat/Long DATUM Point

DATUM points may also be created using the Lat/Long datum input box. The DATUM point
appears on the display at the coordinates typed into the Lat/Long Datum Input Box. The
lowercase datum point (F10) and the uppercase DATUM point (Lat/Long input box) are the
same feature. Which one is generated simply depends on how it was activated, F10 key or
Lat/Long input box.

Both datum and DATUM points can be removed by pressing RETURN in the empty
Lat/Long Datum Input Box.

NOTE : Only one datum point may be present on the display at any one time.

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6.6 INTERCEPT

INTERCEPT. The intercept option is used to calculate and display an intercept course and
time from one tracked vessel (Intercepting) to another tracked vessel (Pursued). The position
at which the intercepting vessel will reach the pursued vessel is also calculated.

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Intercepting
Vessel

Interception
Point on
Course of 153˚

Pursued Vessel

Example of the Intercept Feature

In the example, the top vessel has been tasked with intercepting the bottom vessel
(OAKGARTH). An intercept course (bearing) and time is calculated and displayed on the
screen together with two intercept lines. One line appears between the intercepting and
pursued vessels, the second line appears between the intercepting vessel and the calculated
point of interception.

In this situation, the intercepting vessel must change course to 153 degrees and will intercept
the OAKGARTH, at current speed, in three minutes fifty seven seconds.

The course and time will be automatically adjusted if either track changes speed or direction.

Mouse Options
LMB – Press and hold over the Intercepting vessel, move the cursor over the Pursued vessel,
then release.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Click on the line between the two vessel tracks to delete.

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Example of Insufficient Speed

A message “Insufficient Speed” is displayed on the screen if the system calculates that it is
impossible to intercept a vessel at the current speed of the pursuing vessel. In most scenarios,
the intercepting vessel must be travelling faster than the pursued vessel in order to have any
chance of catching it.

In the example above, the two tracks have travelled past each other and are moving at the
same speed. In this case it is impossible for interception to occur.

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7. TRACKING

7.1 ACQUIRE/DROP TRACK

ACQUIRE / DROP TRACK. The operator can acquire or drop a track on a selected target.
This option can be used in areas where automatic acquire zones have not been implemented.
An acquired or dropped track is displayed on all iVision display workstations in the system.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Move the cursor over a desired vessel and left click to acquire.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Move the cursor over a tracked vessel, right click to drop.

Equivalent Function Keys

F8 F9

Acquire Drop

Example of an Acquired Target

ACQUIRED TRACK. Once the certainty of the target is established, the track symbol
changes from a large square (provisional track) to a smaller square. The vessel‟s speed and
course are displayed next to the symbol. More information may be displayed depending upon
the operator‟s requirements, such as the vessel Callsign and Name. This information will
need to be entered manually by the operator (for vessels without AIS) in the Control Bar
Tagged Information input boxes.

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LOST TRACKS. The “quality” of a radar track is defined by a “certainty value” allocated
by the system to every radar target. This value is calculated using a number of factors to
determine how “certain” each target is. If the certainty value drops below a pre-set threshold
then the target is defined as “lost” and the tracking symbol will start to flash.

Lost Track (Flashing)

The Lost Track symbol will be automatically dropped and then removed from the radar
display after a few minutes.

DROP ALL. The Drop all option allows individual track types to be dropped on the iVision
display. After a few moments, tracks will re-appear for vessels fitted with AIS transponders.
New tracks will be generated for vessels in or entering an auto acquire zone.

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7.2 ACQUIRE / DROP BUOY

ACQUIRE / DROP BUOY. The operator can acquire or drop a buoy at a selected location.
A newly acquired buoy is created with a default type (Unknown) and a drift value as set in
the Watch / Guard Radii menu. Both the buoy type and drift value can be changed once the
buoy has been tagged. An acquired or dropped buoy is displayed on all iVision displays in
the system.

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There are a number of reasons for using buoy tracking.

1. Buoy tracking can prevent valid vessel tracks from becoming confused with those of a
stationary target. This means that if a tracked vessel passes close to a buoy then the
two radar tracks will not become correlated.

2. Radar tracking on buoys provides accurate positional information for every tracked
buoy. This means that the actual real time location of each buoy is displayed on the
iVision display rather than a fixed chart marker.

3. If a buoy breaks or drags its anchor and drifts outside of a set Watch / Guard area then
the operator will be immediately alerted.

Mouse Options

LMB – Click on the radar target to be acquired as a buoy.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Drops the selected buoy.

Example Buoy Tracking

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The buoy symbol will start to flash if it drifts outside of the set Watch / Guard area. An audio
alarm is generated and is displayed in the Alarm list as an anchor watch violation. Individual
buoys can be defined with different Watch / Guard Radii values.

If the buoy radar image is lost, for whatever reason, rather than re-acquiring the buoy with a
new track identity, it is allocated its original track number and positioned at its default start
location. This prevents the system from attempting to auto acquire the buoy as if it was a
legitimate vessel target.

BUOY SYMBOLS / TYPES. When a buoy has been tagged, a Buoy Type options list
appears at the bottom of both the Track List panel and the Tagged Information panel.

There are seven types of buoy symbol available. These are :

Unknown Type. Isolated Danger Type.

Port Side Type. Anchorage Type.

Starboard Type. Compass Type.

Mid Channel Type.

NOTE : The Unknown and Compass buoy types have the same symbol.

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7.3 MOVE TRACK

MOVE TRACK. Selects and moves an existing track and attempts to acquire a new radar
track and correlate. See the table below for the different track type combinations and a
description of the possible Move Track outcomes.

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If a track does not follow a vessel when it leaves a berth, Move Track can be used to restore
the lost track symbol onto the vessel, whereupon automatic tracking resumes.

Mouse Options

LMB – Click on the track to be moved. Move the cursor to the desired position on the
display. A line will appear between the track to be moved and the new position. Left click
again to release the track at the new position.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Cancels the Move Track operation.

Original Track Successful acquisition Unsuccessful acquisition

Radar Track. Track moves to new location. Track is dropped at new location.
Temporarily moves to new position
Track moves to new location then returns to original location
Transponder Track (AIS).
and correlates. when next Transponder update is
received.
Temporarily moves to new position
then returns to original location
Correlated Transponder Track moves to new location
when next transponder update is
Track. and correlates.
received. Track symbol changes to
Transponder only.
Manual (Synthetic)Track moves to
Track moves to new location.
Manual (Synthetic)Track. new position but does not continue
Symbol changes to radar track.
on speed and course.
Track moves to new location.
All Other Track Types. Track is dropped at new location.
Symbol changes to radar track.

Track Correlation Table

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7.4 CORRELATING AIS & RADAR TRACKS

AIS and Radar tracks can be either manually or automatically correlated. To correlate the
tracks manually, select the Move option and left click on the AIS track. Drag the AIS track
over its corresponding radar track and left click.

The tracks will correlate and change colour.

Example 1 : Example 2 :
Correlated AIS Correlated AIS
& Radar Track & Radar Track

NOTE : The AIS track must be moved onto the radar track. Correlation will not work if the
radar track is moved onto the AIS track.

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7.5 TAG / UN-TAG

TAG. Tag a tracked target to reveal more detailed information about the vessel. The vessel
information is displayed in the Tagged Information panel at the right of the screen. The vessel
is identified by a white moving frame that locks-on to the selected vessel.

Example Tagged Vessel

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Mouse Options

LMB – Move the cursor to a desired tracked target and Tag it.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Un-Tags a previously Tagged target.

Equivalent Function Keys

F6 F7

Tag Un-Tag

In systems that are integrated with a Prodar S.A. de C.V. supported Vessel Management
Database, tagging a track on the iVision display display will automatically highlight the same
vessel on the database movement list, and vice versa.

See the relevant database manual for more detailed information.

A tagged track will also be highlighted in the Track list

NOTE : Only one target may be tagged at any one time.

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7.6 FOLLOW TARGET

FOLLOW TARGET. This function ensures that a selected track is always visible and easily
identified in the radar display. In general, on selection, the tracked target being followed will
be automatically centred on the screen. This depends, however, on how close to the centre of
the display the track is located when the Follow Target feature is first activated. If the target
moves close to the edge of the radar display then the screen will automatically centre itself on
the followed target‟s new position.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Move the cursor to the desired track and left click to activate. A circle is created on
the tracked target for easy identification.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – De-activates the Follow Target function.

Example of a Followed Target

This is a useful function to combine with the Sub-window feature. The Followed Target can
be tracked in the Sub-window while the main window is used for other operations.

NOTE : Only one tracked target may be followed in each window.

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7.7 TRACK LIST

Ctrl + T

Track List

TRACK LIST. The Track list window shows a list of all vessels and buoys currently being
tracked by the system. The Track list columns may be selected, filtered and sorted at the
request of the operator.
The track list works closely with the Tagged information list to supply timely and relevant
track data to the operator.

DELETE TRACK. When selected in the list, a track or buoy may be removed using the
Delete track option accessed by clicking the RMB on a selected row. This has the same effect
as dropping the track in the main radar window. Multiple rows may be selected by using the
Shift and CTRL keys.

LOCATE IN WINDOW. A tracked vessel or buoy may be selected, then located, using the
Locate in Main Window or Locate in Sub-window buttons accessed by clicking the RMB on
a selected row. The located vessel or buoy is centred in the relevant window. Only one vessel
may be selected at a time.
NOTE 1 : Locate in sub window will only be displayed if a sub window is currently open.

NOTE 2 : Any field that has its column or row in BOLD text can be edited.

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Right Mouse
Button Options

Example Track List

Access the Search

and Filter Options

Show or Hide the

Selected Vessels
Details

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TRACK LIST COLUMN SELECTION

Column Options
The type of information displayed in the Track list can be selected from the Column Options
box above. To display this box, right click on any “empty” part of the track list window.

Add a column(s) : To add a new column, select it from the right hand panel
and click on the top arrow to move it to the left hand panel. Multiple options
can be selected using the Shift or CTRL keys.

Remove a column(s) : To remove an existing column, select it from the left

hand panel and click on the bottom arrow to move it to the right hand panel.
Multiple options can be selected using the Shift or CTRL keys.

To adjust the order of the columns in the Track list, select an option and click
on the Up or Down arrows. Multiple options can be selected using the Shift or
CTRL keys.

Click the Save button to store the left hand panel currently selected options.

Click the Reset button to restore the left hand panel to those of the last Saved
options.

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The Track List, Vessel Details and Tagged Information columns can all be adjusted / selected
by using the Column Options box.

NOTE 1 : If there are no vessels transmitting a particular data type, for example “vessel
length” then this column will not be displayed in the track list, even though it is available in
the left hand panel.

NOTE 2 : Selected columns in the tagged information box will not be displayed until a
vessel has been tagged.

Vessel Details Panel

A vessel details panel will appear at the bottom of the track list whenever a vessel is selected.
Click on the Show details tick box to open and close this panel. The items displayed in this
panel can be individually selected by the operator by opening the Column Options box.

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SEARCH TRACK LIST

Closes the Search

and Filter Options

Search Options
The track list can be searched by five categories :

1: Vessel name.

2: Vessel callsign.

3: Vessel MMSI number.

4: Vessel IMO number.

5: Vessel destination.

The search criteria is NOT case sensitive and more than one category can be selected at any
time to narrow the number of vessels displayed.

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FILTER TRACK LIST BY CLASSIFICATION TYPE

Classification Options

The track classification options are directly linked to the Vessel Classifications defined by the
system Administrator.

ALL ON : This option will select all classifications.

ALL OFF : This option will de-select all classifications.

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Track Type Options

Track types are directly linked to the types of tracks defined in the Display tracks list. Aids to
navigation mainly refer to Buoy types

ALL ON : This option will select all track types.

ALL OFF : This option will de-select all track types.

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Vessel Type Options

Vessel types are defined by the International Maritime Organisation and are part of an AIS
Transponder transmission. The following information is available in the help tip.

HSC : High Speed Craft. : WIG : Winged In Ground effect

Anti-Pollution : Vessels with anti-pollution facilities or equipment.

Towing (large) : Towing and length of the tow exceeds 200m or breadth exceeds 25m.

Dredging : Engaged in dredging or underwater activities.

Medical Transports : As defined by the 1949 Geneva Conventions and Additional

protocols.

RR Resolution No. 18 : Ships according to RR Resolution No. 18 (Mob 83).

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Cargo Type Options

Cargo types are defined by the International Maritime Organisation and are part of an AIS
Transponder transmission.. Hovering the mouse over a vessel type gives more information in
the help tip.

The categories are defined as : Carrying dangerous goods, harmful substances, , or marine
pollutants, IMO hazard pollutant.

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7.8 VESSEL CLASSIFICATION (COLOURS)

A vessel that has been selected in the Track List or has been Tagged can be given a
Classification type. The vessel symbol will change colour depending on the type chosen. This
allows the Operator to quickly identify different vessels on the screen. The number of
different classification types and the corresponding text (names) are site specific and are
configured during system installation.

Selecting a classification type from the Cursor Mode Menu or the Classify Icons and then
clicking on a vessel (LMB) will also change the colour. This is useful when setting a
classification type for multiple vessels.

Vessel classifications can be linked to zones types in the ZoneManager to enable individual
activation of zone alarms and zone characteristics. See the Administrator manual for more
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Use the RMB to change the vessel colour back to its default state.

Mouse Options

Classification Types Example

In this example :

The Unidentified option changes the vessel symbol to its default colour.

The Own Fleet option changes the vessel symbol to dark blue.

The Friend option changes the vessel symbol to green.

The Hostile / Foe option changes the vessel symbol to red.

Own Fleet

Friend

Unidentified
Hostile / (default|)
Foe

Vessel Colours

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Vessel Classification types can also be changed from the Track List window, Track Details
window or the Tagged Information window after the vessel has either been Tagged or
selected from the Track List.

Classification Types Example

Track List Example

Double left click (LMB) on the vessel classification field to open a list of available
classification types. Select the required classification and mouse click anywhere outside of
the track list to activate it.

NOTE 1 : The vessel classification colours can be changed by using the Colour Editor. See
the administrators guide for more details about editing colours.

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AUTOMATIC CLASSIFICATION BY TYPE OF VESSEL

Track AIS symbols are automatically sorted by type of vessel. The upper half of the symbol
denoting the type of track, the lower half of the symbol denotes manual sorting.

Examples follow:

AIS track classified as a passenger vessel

AIS track classified as a tugboat

AIS without track information

AIS track rated a tanker

AIS track rated a sailboat or Pleasurecraft

Track colours associated with the type of vessel are shown below. These colours are defined
in the Colour Editor and can be modified by the Supervisor.

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7.9 SYNTHETIC (MANUAL) TRACKS

Ctrl + U

Manual Track

SYNTHETIC TRACK. A Synthetic (manual) track may be created that acts and behaves
exactly like a real vessel track. All the track information must be input correctly before the
Synthetic track is activated. Use the Reset button to erase previously entered data from the
Synthetic track window.

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53˚28.265‟N
003˚11.396‟W

The following Lat/Long track position input convention should be followed :

Da Da . M M . m m m La Do Do Do . M M . m m m Lo

DaDa = Degrees Latitude. Min. value 0, Max. value 90. Can be 1 or 2 digits.
DoDoDo = Degrees Longitude. Min. value 0, Max. value 180. Can be 1, 2 or 3 digits.
MM = Decimal Minutes. Min. value 00, Max. value 59. Must be 2 digits.
mmm = Decimal Minute. Min. value 000, Max. value 999. Must be 3 digits.
La = Latitude. Must be a CAPITAL letter. N (North) or S (South).
Lo = Longitude. Must be a CAPITAL letter. E (East) or W (West).

Once the details have been entered, use the Apply button to produce the Manual Track.

Synthetic (Manual) Track

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The course and speed cannot be altered once the vessel has been created.
This feature can be used for a number of reasons, such as :

 Checking that zones and alarms are working correctly.

 Creating a drift track for a man overboard.

 Creating a track for a vessel that is currently beyond the radar coverage area.

 For training purposes.

A Manual Track can be tagged or dropped in exactly the same way as any other track.

TIP : Place a Marker (F10) at a desired Lat/Long position This will have the effect of listing
the latitude and longitude position in the Control Bar Datum box.

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7.10 DISPLAY TRACKS

DISPLAY TRACKS. This menu specifies which types of tracks are to be displayed on the
radar screen. In the above example, the Radar Provisional option is selected, but greyed out.
This means that there is always a positive indication of success or failure when the acquire
track facility is used. It should never be necessary to de-activate this option.

The Lost Track option means a target has dropped below the minimum tracking threshold
level.

Coasted Tracks are assigned to vessels entering a radar “blind” zone, where normal radar
tracking is not possible. In this case the vessel‟s position is estimated based on its last course
and speed. The vessel is re-acquired once it leaves the coasting zone.

The Transponder option relates to vessels with AIS (Automatic Information System)
installed.

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DISPLAY TRACK SYMBOLS

Coasted
SAR Aircraft Route
(Estimated)

Synthetic Radar
Buoy Track (Simulated)

Combined Radar Lost (Untracked)

Transponder
& Transponder Flashing

Dropping SAR Dropping

Dropping Aid
Aircraft Transponder
to Navigation

Dropping
Base Station

NOTE : Private tracking transponders can also be accommodated by the iVision display
System.

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8. SYMBOLS AND LABELS

Information labels can be displayed for all tracked targets. Each label consists of a track
symbol at the target position, colour coded, with information text alongside.

A typical radar track :

Marker symbol shows Prediction vector length (in

type and track certainty. minutes) can be varied.

History trail can be

normal or extended.
T217 T = Track Number.
S10.5 S = Speed (Knots).
C52.4 C = Course
North (Degrees).
Star
Text size, position,
Vessel Name.
separation and level of
data can be altered.

A list of all tracked targets is available in the Track List Panel.

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8.1 TRACKING SYMBOLS

The default track symbols are :

AIS (Transponder) Track, without Heading Information.

Authorised Vessel (Transponder) Track.

AIS (Transponder) Track, with Heading Information.

AIS (Transponder) Track, with Follow Target.

AIS (Transponder) Track, with Tag Active.

AIS (Transponder) Track, with Follow Target and Tag Active.

AIS (Transponder) Track Correlated with Radar Track.

Radar Track, with Tag Active.

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Lost Track, Flashing.

Manual “Synthetic” Track. Operator Created Track.

Coasted Track. Symbol Changes from Radar to Synthetic Track.

Radar Track, Low Confidence, Large Square.

Radar Track, High Confidence, Small Square.

Radar Track, with Follow Target.

Buoy Track.

SAR Aircraft.

AUTHORISED VESSEL. The Authorised Vessel (Transponder) Track symbol is used for
vessels that are transmitting using a private tracking system.
These vessels would typically be Pilot Boats, Tugs or other port specific craft.
AIS. The AIS (Transponder) Track, with Heading Information is designed to show the
direction of the vessel. It should be noted that this information may be incorrect if the AIS
Transponder on board the vessel has not been configured correctly.

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8.2 LABEL CONTROL

POSITION. The position of the label information is selected relative to the track symbol.
Select one of the position icons to move the vessel information text around the tracked
target(s).

TEXT. The default information displayed on each label and the text font size may be selected
in the Label Control text area. Track number, Speed / Course, Name and Callsign may be
toggled on and off.

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TEXT FONT SIZE. This is available in the following point sizes: 8, 10, 13, 15 and 20 Point.

Text Font Size

TEXT SEPARATION. This label option controls the distance between the label and the
vessel track symbol. The separation can be adjusted from 0 to 50 pixels.

HISTORY TRAIL DOTS. In Global mode the number of history trail dots may be set to
Off or Normal (7 dots). In Single mode they may be set to Off, Normal (7 dots) or Extended
(25 dots).

The history interval, i.e. when a new trail dot is added to the history line, can be set between
1 and 10 minutes in 1 minute increments

With extended dots (25) and a 10 minute interval, a vessel‟s history can be traced back by a
maximum of 4 hours 10 minutes.

The history trail dots for a vessel will be displayed immediately if the vessel has been tracked
for longer than the history interval. If the age of the vessel's track is shorter than the history
interval then the first history dot will appear when the next interval period starts. i.e. if the
history interval is set to two minutes then the first trail dot will appear within two minutes of
the creation of the vessel's track.

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VECTOR LINE. A Vector Line shows the current course of a vessel. Vector Lines may be
switched on or off from the Label Control Vector Line panel and can be adjusted from 1 to 20
minutes long.

The gradients on the vector line show the estimated position of the vessel based upon its
current speed. Each gradient is spaced one minute apart.

Vector Line Example

SINGLE AND GLOBAL LABELS

Global Mode

Label Control
Single Mode

SINGLE MODE. Activate Single Mode in the Label Control Window then choose the Select
option from one of the Cursor Modes. Move the cursor over any desired track and left click.
The current label control settings will be applied to the selected tracked vessel.

Other tracked vessels can be individually selected to apply the same label control settings.

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GLOBAL MODE. Activate Global Mode in the Label Control Window then choose the
desired Label options. All changes will be applied globally to every tracked vessel.

Tracks Menu

REINSTATE GLOBAL. This option will restore the global label settings to all tracks.

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8.3 SELECT

SELECT. Select or unselect an existing tracked target. This option is used in conjunction
with Label Control for changing an individual track label in Single Mode.

Mouse Options

LMB – Select a target.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Unselect a target.

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8.4 TEXT ROTATE

TEXT ROTATE. Rotate target information text clockwise or anti-clockwise. The text itself
remains horizontal but is rotated around the target. This is a quick way of re-positioning the
text in a cluttered area to make it more readable.

Mouse Options

LMB – Rotates the text clockwise.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Rotates the text anti-clockwise around a tracked target.

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8.5 TEXT SIZE

TEXT SIZE. Increase or decrease the label text size. The smallest size is an 8 point font, the
largest is a 20 point font. This option adjusts the text to make it more readable.

Mouse Options

LMB – Increases the Text Size by pre-set increments up to the maximum font size.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Decreases the Text Size by pre-set increments down to the minimum font size.

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8.6 TEXT SEPARATION

TEXT HEIGHT (SEPARATION). This option controls the distance set between the label
and the vessel track symbol. The separation can be adjusted from 0 to 50 pixels.

Mouse Options

LMB – Increases the Text Separation by pre-set increments up to the maximum pixel
distance.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Decreases the Text Separation by pre-set increments down to the minimum pixel
distance.

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8.7 ANNOTATION MODES

Equivalent Function Key

F4

Cycle Annotation

ANNOTATION MODES. The Annotation Modes Menu enables one of four different forms
of coordinate information to be displayed alongside the cursor. Repeatedly pressing the F4
key will cycle through the three annotation options.

1) Annotation visible: No positional information is displayed.

2) Position : X and Y coordinates in NM taken relative to a
pre-selected point (normally the radar origin).
3) Range and Bearing. The distance in NM and bearing in
degrees relative to a pre-selected point (normally the radar
origin).
4) Latitude and Longitude. The values are displayed in
degrees and decimal minutes.

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The Control Bar Cursor Display options are used to change the cursor information that is
displayed in the bottom centre of the Control Bar.

Example Control Bar Lat /Long Information

Equivalent Function Key

F5

Cycle Control Bar Cursor Display

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9. MAPS AND NAVIGATION CHARTS

9.1 MAPS TOOLSET

USER MAPS. The User maps display menu and Icons can be used display previously
created user defined maps. These maps are used to graphically highlight areas of interest.

NOTE : The creation of User maps is a password protected administrator function.

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9.2 ZONE & ROUTE MAPS DISPLAY

ZONES. This option toggles the display of previously created zones on and off. When
toggled off the zone(s) are still active, however they will not be displayed on the screen.

NOTE : The creation of zones is a password protected administrator function.

ROUTES. The Route maps display toggles the previously created routes on and off. When
toggled off the Routes are still active, however they will not be displayed on the screen.

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9.1 CHART MONITOR

CHART MONITOR. The Chart System Monitor options are only applicable if ARCS
(Admiralty Raster Chart Service) charts are available in the system. The Chart System
Monitor Dialogue Box is used as part of the licensing conditions for ARCS charts. A valid
PIN must be entered to activate this feature.
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9.2 S-57 NAVIGATION CHARTS

S-57 CHARTS. The S-57 chart control panel is used to select and deselect chart layer /
features. S-57 Charts are displayed using the chart display icon.

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The following options are available from the S-57 Chart Control Dialogue window.

DETAIL LEVEL. Detail Level has three options.

 BASE. Base detail. The minimum required information for safety reasons displayed
on the chart.

 STANDARD. Standard detail. This contains the Base information plus additional
navigational data.

 FULL. Full detail. This contains all the chart information.

LOOKUP TABLES. Lookup Table has two options.

 SIMPLIFIED. Simplified Lookup Table. The symbols on the chart are displayed in a
simpler manner for use on computer monitors.

 TRADITIONAL. Traditional Lookup Table. The symbols on the chart are displayed
in the same manner as on a paper chart.

PROJECTION. Projection has twelve options. The default setting is “Mercator”. The
Projection option is selected during the configuration phase of the system and should not be
changed.

CONTOURS. The Contours options can be individually set from 0 to 9999. These denote the
depth, in metres, of the three contour lines, Shallow, Deep and Safety. Areas between these
lines are shaded accordingly. For example, areas between 0.0 and 2.0 metres are coloured
light blue, areas between 2.0 and 5.0 metres are coloured medium blue and areas between 5.0
and 20.0 metres are coloured dark blue.

The value of the Shallow contour must be less than the Safety contour. The value of the Deep
contour must be greater than the Safety contour.

The values of the three contour areas are defined during the configuration of the S-57 chart
and should not need to be altered.

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PRESENTATION LIBRARY. The Presentation Library Layers has options that enable the
different chart layers to be toggled on and off.

Use the Yes to all or No to all buttons to set the layers to either all on or all off.

FEATURES. The Features icons toggle the visible aspects of the S-57 chart on and off.

 TEXT. The Text icon displays textual information on the S-57 chart. When active,
non-important text labels are displayed. By default, important text labels are always
shown.

 LIGHTS. The Lights icon indicates marine aids to navigation on the S-57 chart such
as light sectors of a lighthouse and light flare of a buoy.

 DEPTHS. The Depths icon displays the numerical depth values (soundings) on
contour lines. Soundings are only visible when in Full detail mode.

 SYMBOL FAILURE. The Symbol Failure icon displays an “exclamation mark

within a circle” in place of symbols that cannot be rendered by the system.

 INFORMATION. The Information icon function is not currently used on S-57

charts.

 QUALITY. The Quality icon indicates the accuracy of the S-57 chart as certified by
the hydro-graphic survey office that produced it.

RESTORE DEFAULTS. The Restore defaults button will reset all the options to their
standard values.

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10. ZONES
10.1 MOVING GUARD ZONE

MOVING GUARD ZONE. Create or remove a Moving guard zone around a tracked target.
The perimeter of the guard area is defined by a dashed circle. The Guard zone radius is
selected from the Watch /guard radii option in the Control Bar..

Distances are in metres. To cancel a Moving guard zone it is important to right click on the
tracked target, NOT on the dashed circle.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Move the cursor to the desired track and left click to initiate a Moving guard zone.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Cancels the Moving guard function. Click on the tracked vessel.

Moving Guard Zone

In the example above, a tracked vessel is about to enter the Moving guard zone. On entering
the zone, the guarded vessel track symbol, associated label and the dashed circle will start to
flash and an audio alarm will be initiated.

Multiple Moving Guard Zones can be created on independent tracked targets with different
radius sizes. Selecting a new Watch / guard radii size will not affect any existing Moving
guard zones.

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10.2 ANCHOR WATCH

ANCHOR WATCH. Create or remove an Anchor watch on a tracked target. The perimeter
of the watch area is defined by a solid circle. The Anchor watch zone radius is selected from
the Watch /guard radii option in the Control Bar. Distances are in metres. To cancel an
Anchor watch it is important to right on the tracked target, NOT on the solid circle.

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Mouse Options

LMB – Move the cursor to the desired track and left click to initiate an Anchor watch zone.

MMB – Activates the Cursor Mode Menu.

RMB – Cancels the Anchor watch function. Click on the tracked vessel.

Anchor Watch

In the example above, the track selected for Anchor watch is not stationary. In this situation,
the vessel will slowly move outside the watch area. When this occurs, the vessel track
symbol, associated label and the solid circle will start to flash and an audio alarm will be
initiated.

Multiple anchor watches can be created on independent tracked targets with different radius
sizes. Selecting a new Watch / guard radii size will not affect any existing Anchor watch
zones.

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10.3 WATCH / GUARD RADII

WATCH / GUARD RADII. This Watch / guard radii defines the guard distance, in metres,
around a tracked target. This facility is used in conjunction with the Moving guard zone,
Anchor watch and Buoy functions.

This option will define the guard distance around a moving target when used in conjunction
with the Moving guard zone feature. Any other tracked target entering the guard zone will
trigger an alarm.

This option will define the drift distance around a stationary target when used in conjunction
with the Anchor watch feature. If the tracked target drifts outside of this zone then an alarm
will be triggered.

This option will define the initial drift distance when a new buoy is defined. If the buoy drifts
outside of this zone then an alarm will be triggered.

This option is selected from the pull-up menu in the bottom right of the Control Bar.

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10.4 ZONE MAPS DISPLAY

ZONE MAPS DISPLAY. The Zone Maps Display is used to toggle individual zone types
for display. It should be noted that, although the Zone Maps Display menu uses the word
“Direction” and the Zone Maps Display icon uses the word “HEADING”, they have the same
meaning.

10.5 USER MAPS DISPLAY

USER MAPS DISPLAY. The User Maps Display is used to select and display individual
User maps from A to D.

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10.6 ZONE TYPES

Zone Examples

ACQUIRE ZONE. Acquire Zones must be wide enough for the iVision display to identify a
valid target. Vessels are automatically acquired for tracking as they enter the zone. When
inactive, no new vessels are acquired, but vessels currently tracked, continue to be tracked.

DROP ZONE. Target tracks, excluding AIS tracks, are dropped from the tracker as they
enter a Drop Zone.

GUARD ZONE. A vessel entering a Guard Zone will initiate an audio and visual alarm.

SPEED & DIRECTION ZONES. A vessel within a Speed or Direction Zone will initiate an
alarm if it violates the pre-determined speed or direction parameters. In the example, an alarm
will be triggered if a tracked target reduces its speed below 1 knot in Zone C.

AIS MESSAGE ZONE. Within the AIS text message interface, a text message can be sent
to all vessels located within a pre-defined area.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. A specific area can be set and linked to an individual

iVision Operator Display. All alarms generated within this area will only be assigned to that
iVision for management.

ANCHOR PROHIBITED ZONE. If any vessel speed drops below 1 knot within this zone
an audio and visual alarm on the iVision Operator Display will be generated..

NOTE : Creating and editing of zones is described in full detail in the System Administrators
Manual.

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11. RADAR
11.1 RADAR DISPLAYED

RADAR DISPLAYED. The Radar Displayed option toggles the radar image on and off.
With the Radar Displayed option OFF, the main radar window will not display the radar
image. AIS and tracked targets will still be visible, as will maps, charts and zones.

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11.2 RADAR CLEAR

Ctrl + R

Radar Clear

RADAR CLEAR. Click on the Radar Clear option at any time to refresh radar image.

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11.3 RADAR DISPLAY

Ctrl + Y

Radar Display

RADAR DISPLAY. The way in which radar signals are processed at each individual iVision
display can be adjusted in the Radar Display panel. Before making any adjustments, ensure
that the correct radar source is selected and that the radar equipment has been set up correctly
from the Radar Control panel.

The following values are the default settings for the Radar Display.

DISPLAY OPTION DEFAULT SETTING

PRESET FILTER DEFAULT
VIDEO THRESHOLD 13
GAIN 70
MOVING TARGET ENHANCEMENT 0
CORRELATION THRESHOLD 13
CORRELATION 2 out of 5
PERSISTENCE 90%

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Radar Display

PRESET FILTER. The Preset Filter has three options.

RAW. Select this option when no filtering is required.

DEFAULT. Sets the filtering to the Default values.

USER. Allows manual selection of filtering levels.

RESTORE DEFAULTS. Press the Restore Defaults button to set all parameters to their
default values.

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FILTER SETTINGS. The five sliders in the Filter Settings section are used to help adjust
the radar image. Adjustment of the image is site specific and dependent on the current
weather and sea conditions.

In practice, one slider should be adjusted at a time and the radar image analysed for an
optimum picture.

VIDEO THRESHOLD. Adjust the Video Threshold until unwanted radar echoes i.e. noise
are removed from the screen and only genuine radar targets remain. Care should be taken
when adjusting this control. Setting this value too high may cause weak targets to disappear
from the display.

GAIN. Adjust the Gain until an optimum setting is reached. Strong targets should initially be
brightly displayed, then fade through the pre-defined colour range to background level. Weak
targets should initially be displayed part-way down the colour range, then also fade to
background level.

Assess the radar image carefully to determine if further adjustments are necessary. If so,
adjust Video Threshold and Gain alternately until an optimum image is obtained. The Radar
Clear function (Ctrl+R) can be used to refresh the image when required.

MOVING TARGET ENHANCEMENT. Increase this slider to suppress static objects and,
therefore, enhance moving targets.

CORRELATION THRESHOLD. This value sets the threshold level for the scan to scan
correlation. The default setting is normally sufficient. Care should be taken when increasing
the Correlation Threshold as it can remove small targets from the display.

CORRELATION. These values sets the scan to scan correlation ratio. The default value is
normally sufficient to remove most noise. Care should be taken when increasing the
Correlation values as raising the ratio will remove small, fast targets from the display.

PERSISTENCE. The Persistence value determines how long the radar image remains on the
screen before it fades. With 100% persistence there is no fading. This value is associated
most with the length of the radar “wake” left on the screen by moving vessels. The lower the
value, the less wake is displayed.

NOTE : The radar image will take a couple of seconds to adjust when changing these slider
values. It is best to change these values in small increments and wait until the image has
“settled” before making further adjustments.

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12. RADAR CONTROL (SPERRY)

Radar Control

NOTE : DML products interface with multiple radars. Two of the most popular are the Sperry
BME and TERMA radars.

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Ctrl + X

Radar Control

RADAR CONTROL. The Radar Control panel is used to control the radar equipment and its
operating characteristics. Some features of this interface affect the raw radar image. The
Radar Control panel design will be determined by the type of radar and its configuration. For
example the radar system may include single or dual transceivers.

TRANSMIT. On the BME Radar Control panel the Transmit option enables or disables the
radar rotation and transmission. On the TERMA Radar Control panel the Transmit option
enables or disables the transmission, but the Antenna Rotation option must be disabled to
stop the radar turning.
CAUTION : Care should be taken before enabling radar transmission and rotation. It may
have been stopped for a specific reason, either by another operator or by an engineer for
maintenance purposes.

INTERFERENCE REJECTION. The Interference Rejection option on the BME Radar

Control panel is used to prevent interference from other radar equipment operating on the
same frequency. DEFAULT : ON.

PULSE LENGTH. The Pulse Length is used to adjust the power of the radar signal and
hence the resolution of the target. Pulse Length may be Short, Medium, or Long.

A Short pulse length gives a high target resolution and is used for short ranges.
A Medium pulse length provides increased power and improves target detection at medium
ranges.
A Long pulse length provides maximum power and improves target detection at long range.

NOTE : The exact transmit options may vary depending on the type of radar model installed.

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AFC TUNE. The AFC Tune (auto tune) option is used to tune the radar to an optimum value.
Coarse tuning is conducted by a DML engineer during system installation. If manual fine
tuning is required, deselect AFC Tune and adjust the slider accordingly. For best results
select long pulse length, ideally using the highest range scale that shows a known target near
to the edge of the radar circle limit. In Auto Tune Mode, the slider value should typically be
showing 95 % -100 % and the AFC tune value should be approximately 50%.

DEFAULT : ON.

CLUTTER CONTROL. The Clutter Control option is used to filter rain and sea clutter from
the radar signal before it is processed by the iVision Radar Transmission and Tracker
hardware and then sent to the iVision display.

When using Manual control the Rain slider will need to be adjusted depending on the current
rain conditions. The Sea slider will need to be adjusted depending on the current sea
conditions. These sliders should be adjusted gradually, in small increments, whilst monitoring
the effect on the radar image.

ADAPTIVE. Optimum clutter control selected by the Prodar equipment that will adapt to
changing weather conditions automatically. DEFAULT : ON.

RAIN. The Rain (previously Fast Time Constant) slider is used to control rain clutter.
Increasing this value will make the radar more sensitive to fast-edged returns i.e ships and
less sensitive to soft-edged returns i.e. areas of high rainfall.

Use the rain clutter control to optimise suppression of rain clutter, i.e. balance the detection of
targets within the clutter area (under the rain) with detection of targets outside the region. Be
careful not to use excessive suppression of rain clutter as this may cause the loss of small
targets.

SEA. The Sea (previously Sensitivity Time Control) slider is used to control sea clutter. It
works by ensuring that the gain level applied to short range returns is reduced. This means
that as a target approaches or retreats from the radar its echo is progressively attenuated.
affected.

The sea clutter should be reduced to an operational level where some residual clutter speckle
is still present. The settings should permit small targets, often with similar signal strength to
the sea clutter returns, to be detected.

COMMUNICATIONS. This indicates that the iVision display workstation is

communicating correctly with the radar hardware.

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12.1 ADJUSTING THE RADAR IMAGE

The radar image should be adjusted regularly in order to obtain the optimum, clearest, image.
The radar image is affected by a number of factors. These include :

1) Weather conditions (rain, heavy seas, sandstorms etc).

2) Age and condition of the magnetron. The magnetron hardware has a limited lifespan,
typically 9 to 12 months before it must be replaced. The radar image will naturally
deteriorate over time.

3) Operator settings in the Radar Control and Radar Display panels.

The radar image should be adjusted on a regular basis as the external weather conditions
change. Adjustments are performed using the controls on both the Radar Display panel and
the Radar Control panel.

The following advice should be noted when adjusting the Radar Control settings.

When making adjustments, the slider(s) should be adjusted gradually, in small increments,
whilst monitoring the effect on the radar image.

Adjusting the radar image properly can involve changing a combination of a number of
different factors. Familiarity with the radar controls and adjusting the radar image on a
regular basis will soon give operators the ability and experience to quickly adjust the radar
image for optimum performance.

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13. BRIGHTNESS
13.1 BRIGHTNESS CONTROL

Ctrl + B

Brightness Control

BRIGHTNESS CONTROL. The Brightness control function allows operators to adjust the
screen intensity depending upon local lighting conditions and their own preferences. There
are two default settings for optimum brightness during daylight and at night.

The Brightness control function is purely for the comfort of the operators and has no effect on
the performance of the radar or the iVision display system.
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14. KSNAPSHOT
14.1 SCREEN CAPTURE

KSNAPSHOT. Screen-shots may be saved to hard-disk, copied to the clipboard or

transferred directly to a USB memory stick using the KSnapshot application tool. This
application is part of the KDE desktop Operating System and so is independent from the
iVision display software. In addition, an immediate printout of the current screen can be
created using the Ctrl + Prt Scr keys.

Equivalent Key(s)

Prt Scr Ctrl + Prt Scr

Print Screen Send Current Screenshot to printer

Press Prt Scr (top right of the keyboard to open the KSnapshot interface.

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SNAPSHOT DELAY. The Snapshot Delay can be set between 0 seconds (no delay) and 99
seconds. This determines the delay between pressing the New Snapshot button and taking the
snapshot. A delay of 3 to 5 seconds is generally recommended.

CAPTURE MODE. Use the Capture Mode menu to select the type of screenshot to be
taken, either full screen or a region of the display.

The Capture Mode has five options :

1. Full Screen. The entire iVision display desktop is captured. This means that both
screens are captured on a dual monitor system. If No Delay is selected, the full
screenshot is captured immediately on clicking the LMB. If a delay time is selected
then the full screen is captured when the delay expires.

2. Window Under Cursor. If No Delay is selected, the window under the cursor is
captured immediately on clicking the LMB. If a delay time is selected then the
window under the cursor is captured when the delay expires.

3. Region. Press and hold the LMB then move to create a box around the area to be
captured. Press the Enter key to take the snapshot. Press the ESC key to quit..

4. Section of Window. If No Delay is selected, left click on an icon or area within a

window. The area will become highlighted in red. Left click again to enable an
immediate snapshot to be taken. If a delay time is selected then the area will be
highlighted after the delay expires. Left click to capture the snapshot.

5. Current Window. Full screen is captured for the current monitor only. This is the
recommended option when capturing screenshots.

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Once a snapshot has been taken there are four options :

1. Take a NEW SNAPSHOT. The old one will be discarded.

2. SAVE the snapshot to disk or external media.
3. COPY the snapshot to the clipboard where it could be imported
into another application.
4. OPEN the snapshot with another application such as a Web
Browser from where it can be printed to hard copy.

14.2 SAVE OPTIONS

Location List

Select the storage location and file type (PNG is recommended) for the snapshot and press
Save. If a USB memory stick or other external media has been connected to the iVision
display then it will automatically show up in the location list.

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15. ALARMS

Alarm List Example

ALARM LIST. The Alarm list displays every type of alarm available on the iVision display.
For systems with multiple monitors an independent Alarm list is created for each screen. The
Alarm Panel can be accessed via the View menu and, by default, occupies the bottom of the
screen (horizontally),

View Menu

NOTE : The exact types of alarms listed are dependent on the system configuration and may
change depending on the customer requirements.

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ALARM TYPES.

Example Alarm List

GUARD ZONE VIOLATION. Any tracked vessel, except for allowed classified vessels,
entering a guard zone will generate an audio / visual alarm and will be displayed in the alarm
list.

SPEED ZONE VIOLATION. Any tracked vessel, except for allowed classified vessels,
entering a speed zone at a velocity that breaks the pre-set speed parameters will generate an
audio / visual alarm and will be displayed in the alarm list.

DIRECTION ZONE VIOLATION. Any tracked vessel, except for allowed classified
vessels, entering a direction zone on a course that breaks the pre-set heading parameters will
generate an audio / visual alarm and will be displayed in the alarm list.

AUTO ACQUIRED TRACK. Any radar target that enters an auto acquire zone will
generate an audio / visual alarm and will be displayed in the alarm list. The newly acquired
track will continue flashing until it has been tagged. If the radar target has an associated AIS
track then they will be combined into a correlated track.

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MOVING GUARD VIOLATION. Any tracked vessel that enters a moving guard area will
generate an audio / visual alarm and the violated track information will be displayed in the
alarm list. The size of the guard area is selected from the Watch /guard radii menu.

ROUTE VIOLATION. Any tracked vessel that has been assigned to a route, deviates from
that route by more than a predefined distance will trigger a route violation alarm. Route
deviation tolerances can be set by the operator from between 50 to 500 meters in 50 meter
increments.

ANCHOR WATCH VIOLATION. A vessel will trigger an anchor watch alarm if it moves
beyond the set radius of the anchorage area. The size of the anchor watch area is selected
from the Watch /guard radii menu.

PROHITITED ANCHOR VIOLATION. A vessel will trigger a prohibited anchor

violation alarm if it moves within a prohibited anchor zone and drops its speed below 1 knot.
A prohibited anchor zone is a polygon drawn like any other zone, unlike an anchor watch
circle with a set radius.

BUOY WATCH VIOLATION. A moving buoy will trigger a buoy watch alarm if it drifts
beyond its initial set radius, selected from the Watch /guard radii menu.

CPA/TCPA VIOLATION. An ERBM between two tracked targets will trigger a CPA /
TCPA alarm providing the collision time and distance values have been met. Note that the list
of vessels is displayed in the CPA /TCPA panel NOT the Alarm list panel. Acknowledging
the alarm in the CPA /TCPA list has the effect of cancelling the alarm in the alarm list.

RADAR FAULT. A radar fault (video low) alarm will be triggered if the radar video falls
below a set threshold. This alarm may be temporarily triggered when switching between
radar sources or ranges.

DROPPING TRACK. Radar tracks that are longer being actively acquired will trigger a
dropping track alarm. This alarm will cease after 15 minutes or when the radar track is re-
acquired.

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DROPPING BUOY. Buoy tracks that are longer being actively acquired will trigger a
dropping buoy alarm. This alarm will cease when the buoy track is re-acquired.

DROPPING TRANSPONDER. AIS tracks that have not reported their position for a set
period of time will trigger a dropping transponder alarm. This alarm will cease after 15
minutes or when the AIS track re-transmits its data.

RECORDER. This alarm will become active if a problem is reported with the system
recorder.

COMMUNICATIONS LOST. Communication between the radar and the iVision radar
controls are not functioning. This could be because the radar itself is switched off or that
there is a link or network problem.

SHELTER DOOR OPEN. Physical intruder alarm for the remote or local radar site(s).

FIRE. Self-explanatory, a fire alarm has been triggered.

SHELTER HIGH TEMPERATURE. The temperature at the remote site(s) has exceeded a
pre-set level. Potentially the air-conditioning has failed or is set incorrectly.

AVIATION LIGHT. An alarm is activated if the aviation light is switched off or has failed.

RADAR DOOR OPEN. Physical intruder alarm for the remote or local radar site(s)
secondary enclosure.

RADIO OFF. An alarm is activated if the radio system is switched off or has failed.

RADAR HIGH TEMPERATURE. The temperature at the remote site(s) secondary

enclosure has exceeded a pre-set level. Potentially the air-conditioning has failed or is set
incorrectly.

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MAINS POWER FAILED. Indicates that mains power is no longer available for the remote
or local site(s). UPS will automatically take over and the system will perform a controlled
power down once the UPS battery level reaches a pre-defined value.

TURNING UNIT OIL LEVEL LOW. The radar turning unit oil level has dropped below a
pre-set value.

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ENABLE ALL SOUND

SOUND ENABLED. Use the Sound enabled tick box to stop / start the audio for all alarms..

Mute / Un-mute all Audio

MUTE INDIVIDUAL ALARMS. Use the tick-box to the left of the alarm type to mute that
particular audio source. Use the black arrow to open the list of vessels under a particular
alarm.
Open / Close the
Vessel list

Mute Individual Audio

AUTO SHOW

AUTO SHOW. This option enables the alarm panel to automatically open (jump to the front)
when a new alarm is activated.

ACKNOWLEDGE / LOCATE.

ACKNOWLEDGE ALL. Right click on the alarm type row to acknowledge all alarms of
that type. The row colour and alarm counter(s) will adjust accordingly.

ACKNOWLEDGE / LOCATE. Right click on an individual alarm to either acknowledge

that alarm or to locate the tracked vessel that is generating the alarm. The tracked vessel will
be positioned in the centre of either the main window or the sub-window. Note that the sub-
window must be opened first before this option becomes available.

Acknowledge / Locate

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ALARM COUNTER

ALARM COUNTER. The alarm counter at the bottom right of the alarm panel gives a
running total of all alarms in the system

Alarm Counter

COLUMN HEADERS

Example Vessel Information

The column headers in the Alarm list may be resized by dragging the header to the left or
right.

By default the column information consists of :

 Type of Alarm.
 Alarm Count – Acknowledged and Total
 Acknowledged.
 Vessel Name.
 Vessel Callsign.
 Vessel MMSI Number.
 Vessel Course.
 Vessel Speed.
 Vessel Classification.
 Vessel Type.

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15.1 ALARM VOLUME CONTROL

System Menu

Volume Control Slider

ALARM VOLUME CONTROL. The volume control slider changes the speaker volume
from Maximum (fully up) to Minimum (mute, fully down). Hold the LMB to adjust.

MUTE. Click the Mute box to suppress all audio.

MIXER. The Mixer option is part of the standard operating system features but is not used
for the iVision display alarms.

NOTE : The visual count of each alarm will continue even if an alarm has been silenced.

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16. HELP

16.1 HELP MENU

ABOUT. The About option shows the system revision and product copyright information.

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16.2 FUNCTION KEYS

FUNCTION KEYS. The Function keys option shows twelve shortcuts available from the
keyboard. Most of these features are available from other windows and menus. The
exceptions to this are the Print screen function (Ctrl + Prt Scr) and the Place datum function
(F10). These functions can only be activated using their respective Function keys.

See the most useful function keys page for a memory aid list of Function keys and Ctrl-Key
combinations.

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17. AIS TEXT MESSAGING

The AIS text messaging panel is used to send and receive short ASCII communications
between AIS transceivers and base stations. The panel is located, horizontally, at the bottom
of the screen and can be accessed from the RMB menu.
RMB Menu

Text Messaging Screenshot

Example Text Messaging Panel

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Text Messaging Option

Right Mouse Button Menu

Example All Messages Panel

The Text messaging function consists of two separate windows (tabs). The first shows all text
messages sent and received. The second is used to compose and send text messages

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ALL MESSAGES TAB

The All Messages tab has the following features :

SORTING. The text message list can be sorted on any column (alphanumerically) by
clicking on the column header.
Sort Arrow

Example Column Sorting

COLUMN SELECTION. The column information and position can be selected by opening
the RMB window in the same way that Track and Tag information are selected.

Up / Down
Arrows

Column Selection Window

Select the required column headers from the right hand window and use the arrow key to
place them in the left hand window. Use the up and down arrows to move the column headers
in the list and so move the columns in the All Messages panel.

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MESSAGE FILTERING The text messages within the text messaging window list can be
filtered by Correspondence Channels, Name/MMSI, Text Data or Time and Date.

Message Filter

AUDIO ALERT. An audio alert is activated whenever a new text message is received. This
sound option (“ping !”) can be toggled on and off using the “Enable audio” tick-box.

New Message Alert Toggle

MESSAGE FILTERING The text messages within the text messaging window list can be
filtered by Correspondence Channels, Name/MMSI, Text Data or Time and Date.

Message Filter

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CORRESPONDANCE CHANNELS.

The AIS broadcasting standard is a method of information exchanged between ships

and ships to shore stations. This open information sharing is however not always
suitable when a need exists to exchange non-public information. The message filter
allows the user to filter messages to display global public open information only,
secure dedicated correspondence only or all information.

Message Exchange Filter

NAME/MMSI, TEXT DATA

A vessels name, MMSI number or text information broadcast within a message can be
used to filter messages within the text window.

TIME AND DATE

There are three time and date options available:

SHOW ALL. Selecting All will display every sent and received message, except for deleted
messages unless the “Show deleted” option has been selected.

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SHOW DURATION. Selecting the Duration option will display all messages sent and
received within a specified period. The duration period can be upto a maximum of 31 days.

SHOW RANGE. Selecting the Range option enables the user to select a specific time and
date range for which to display all messages sent and received.

SHOW DELETED. Previously deleted text messages can be re-displayed using the “Show
deleted” tick-box.

Display Deleted Messages Toggle

Example Deleted Text Messages

The deleted messages are displayed as “crossed-out” with a horizontal red line.

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1) MESSAGE OPTIONS. Right clicking on an individual message in the list gives the
following options.

RMB Menu

RESEND. This option populates the Send message tab with the original recipients details,
original message text and selected options. However, the “Send” button must still be
activated to re-transmit the AIS message.

REPLY. This option populates the Send message tab with the details of the message sender
but leaves the message text and selected options blank.

DELETE. This option removes the message from the list, unless the “Show deleted” option
has been selected, in which case it will display the message with a “crossed-out” horizontal
line.

UNDELETE. This option re-displays previously deleted messages.

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MARK AS READ. This option sets a “tick” indicator against the message in the “Read”
column to show that it has already been looked at.

MARK AS UNREAD. This option removes the “Read” tick indicator.

2) BASIC COLOURS. The AIS text messaging list has four basic colours that denote
the status of individual messages.

 White : A message is in the process of being sent.

 Green : A message has been sent.
 Red : A message is in an error state.
 Yellow : A message has been received.

In addition, secure text messages are displayed with their text in blue.

NOTE : These colours may be changed by the System Administrator using the Colour
Editor.

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SENDING TEXT MESSAGES

Example Send Messages Panel

The Send Message window allows the user to globally broadcast a message,
broadcast a message by zone or manually send a message to specific vessels by
entering their MMSI numbers.

Transmitter Selection

BROADCAST MODE. Selecting Broadcast mode will transmit a text message

globally without the need to specify a vessels MMSI number. i.e. Message will be
sent to all vessels within range of the selected AIS transmitter.

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BROADCAST BY ZONE MODE. Selecting Broadcast by zone mode will transmit a

text message to all vessels within range of the selected AIS transmitter that are
located within a specified zone. Each zone can be set up by the system
administrator.

MANUAL MODE. Selecting manual mode will add the specified MMSI number(s) to the
message so that the recipient AIS unit can filter for their own vessel MMSI number only. The
message will be sent multiple times, once for each MMSI number selected.

NOTE. The total allowed character count per message is slightly different between Broadcast
and Manual mode (156 characters versus 151 characters). This is due to the MMSI number
being included in the manual message.

A MMSI number can be removed from the message by clicking on the close icon to the
immediate right of the MMSI number.

Remove MMSI Number from List

Secure Message. The send message window allows the transmission of both
secure and public messaging. Secure messages can be either broadcast, sent to
vessels within a specified zone or to specific vessels by manually entering their
MMSI number. To send a secure message, a user must pick the secure AIS
transmitter from the available list and select the secure tick-box before sending the
message.

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Secure Message Selection

ASCII CHARACTER TABLE

Value Char Value Char Value Char Value Char

0 @ 16 P 32 Space 48 0
1 A 17 Q 33 ! 49 1
2 B 18 R 34 “ 50 2
3 C 19 S 35 # 51 3
4 D 20 T 36 $ 52 4
5 E 21 U 37 % 53 5
6 F 22 V 38 & 54 6
7 G 23 W 39 „ 55 7
8 H 24 X 40 ( 56 8
9 I 25 Y 41 ) 57 9
10 J 26 Z 42 * 58 :
11 K 27 [ 43 + 59 ;
12 L 28 \ 44 , 60 <
13 M 29 ] 45 - 61 +
14 N 30 ^ 46 . 62 >
15 O 31 _ 47 / 63 ?

6 Bit-ASCII Character Table

The table above lists all the alphanumeric characters that can be transmitted by the AIS text
messaging system.

In addition, if the message length exceeds the total character count (156 / 151 characters for
Message type Text or 161 / 156 for Message type Safety) then the entire message will turn
red and the send button will become inoperable. The message must be edited to below the
total character count before it can be transmitted.

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MESSAGE TYPE. There are two message types available, Text and Safety.

TEXT : Message type “Text” is used for all general, day to day messages.

SAFETY : Message type “Safety” is used for messages that would be regarded as a higher
priority and may be filtered at the recipients equipment in a different way to general text
messages. Safety messages received by the iVision equipment are marked in a darker shade
of green and have “safety” in the message type.

Example Message Type

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ACKNOWLEDGE REQUEST MESSAGE. When sending a manual AIS message with

type “Text”, it is possible to request an acknowledgement form the receiver.

Request an Acknowledgement

The text message will be flagged in the Require acknowledgement column.

NOTE : This option is not available in Broadcast mode or with Safety type messages.

TRANSMITTER. If there is more than one AIS transmitter available then it can be selected
from this drop down menu.

AIS Transmitter Selection

Select Secure
Transmitters.

The list of available transmitters can be filtered for Secure units only by selecting the
“Secure” option. This option will be greyed out if no secure AIS transmitters are available.

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MESSAGE TEMPLATE. AIS messages or message templates can be pre-defined so that

they can be quickly inserted into the text box

Example Message Template

Select the desired Message template then click on “Set” to include it into the text box.
Message templates may be edited once they have been included in the text box.

Example Weather Forecast Template

Include
Selected
Template

NOTE : Creating a Message template is an Administrator function and should be done during
system commissioning.

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CLEAR. The Clear button deletes all characters from the text input box, removes any
manually created MMSI numbers, sets Broadcast to Manual and reset all optional features to
their default settings.

Reset the Message Sent Window

SEND. The Send button is only available when a valid text message is ready to be
transmitted. Clicking on Send will transmit the AIS message.

Send a Text Message

NOTE : There is no confirmation after clicking on Send.

SEQUENCE FOR SENDING TEXT MESSAGES

1) Select the sending Mode. Broadcast or Manual.

2) If Manual, input the MMSI number(s) of the recipient vessels.

3) Type in a new message or select and edit a pre-defined message template.

4) Select the Message type. Text or Safety.

5) Select Require Acknowledge message (if available and desired).

6) Select the Transmitter.

7) Click on Send to transmit the message.

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18. COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

ISSUE 1 – RADAR DISPLAY

Problem : There is no radar image on the display.

Solution 1 : Check that the Radar displayed option is selected.

Solution 2 : Centre the display using F2.

Solution 3 : Check the Colour settings.

ISSUE 2 – AUDIO ALARMS

Problem : Alarms are being generated but no audio can be heard.

Solution 1 : Check that the Alarm Volume has not been decreased to zero (mute).

Solution 2 : Check that the speakers are correctly connected.

Solution 3 : Check the physical speaker‟s volume.

Solution 4 : Check the Alarm List. Has the alarm been de-activated ?

ISSUE 3 - REMOTE RADAR CONTROLS

Problem : Adjusting the remote radar controls has no effect on the screen image.

Solution : Check that you have selected the correct radar site, at the top of the Radar interface
panel.

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ISSUE 4 – BLANK SCREEN

Problem : The radar screen just shows black. The radar is working correctly.

Solution 1 : You may be looking at an area a few hundred miles away from the radar source.
Centre the Radar picture using F2 and Zoom in, out.

Solution 2 : Check that the radar display has not been switched off.

ISSUE 5 – CONTROL BAR ACCESS

Problem : Unable to access the Menu Bar or Control Bar.

Solution : Activate the Menu Bar with Ctrl+M, check the window settings. Activate the
Control Bar with Ctrl+C.

ISSUE 6 – DATUM POINT

Problem : The Datum point won‟t go away.

Solution : Press RETURN in the Lat/Long window of the Control Bar.

ISSUE 7 – RED RADAR SCREEN

Problem : The Radar Screen shows RED.

Solution : No radar data is being received. Check the radar is operational. Check
communication to and from the radar.

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ISSUE 8 – RADAR IMAGE CHANGING

Problem : The Radar image keeps changing value.

Solution : Check that another operator is not altering the settings. The last change to a setting
wins.

ISSUE 9 – TEXT DOESN‟T CHANGE

Problem : Typing a text string doesn‟t show up in the text box.

Solution : Move the cursor over the window to “activate” it, retype the text.

ISSUE 10 – THE RADAR IMAGE IS WEAK OR FADED &

LOSING TARGETS

Problem : Over time the radar image has become weak and not as sharp as usual and targets
are being lost..

Solution : The Radar image needs to be tuned and optimised on a regular basis. See the Radar
control section in this manual for more information. In addition, the radar magnetron(s) have
a finite lifespan and so the radar image will naturally deteriorate over time.

If the radar image cannot be tuned correctly then a new magnetron may be required.

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19. MOST USEFUL FUNCTION KEYS

F1 Centre Cursor Ctrl + R Radar Clear

F2 Centre Window Ctrl + Y Radar Display

F3 Offset Shift
Ctrl + X Radar Control

F4 Cycle Annotation
Ctrl + P Preset Views

F5 Cycle Toolbar Ctrl + C CPA/TCPA List

Annotation

F6 Tag
Ctrl + T Track List

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F7 Un-Tag
Ctrl + A Alarm List

F8 Acquire
Ctrl + U Manual Track

F9 Drop
Ctrl + B Brightness Control

F10 Datum to Cursor

F11 Prt Scr Ksnapshot – Screen

Cancel Grab Tool

ERBM
F12 Ctrl + Prt Scr
Print Screen
Note : Clicking twice on a dockable panel function
key will bring it to the front of the dockable area.

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20. ABBREVIATIONS & GLOSSARY

Automatic Identification Marine vessel transponder system that sends vessel

AIS
System identification and / or position information.

iVision Advanced Display Hardware equipment iVision display used for Radar Signal
display Processor processing, Display and Control.

Admiralty Raster Chart

ARCS A type of navigation chart.
Service

BME BridgeMaster "E" Series Type of Radar, manufactured by Sperry Marine.

CPA Closest Point of Approach Distance between two vessels as they pass each other.

DML Prodar Marine Equipment Manufacturers.

CCTV Close Circuit Television Surveillance and Visual Monitoring System.

A line drawn at a specific bearing from a given reference

EBL Electronic Bearing Line
point or target.

Electronic Range and

ERBM Marine vessel range and bearing indicator.
Bearing Marker

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival Time when a vessel is expected to reach a pre-defined point.

FTC Fast Time Constant Radar interference reduction i.e. Rain clutter.

International Maritime
IMO Regulatory body for all things nautical.
Organisation

LMB Left Mouse Button Physical left hand button on PC pointing device.

MMB Middle Mouse Button Physical middle button on PC pointing device.

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Maritime Mobile Service Unique number allocated to every vessel to enable unique
MMSI
Identity identification.

NM; Unit of distance, used in maritime and aviation language.

Nautical Mile
Nm 1 Nm = 1.852 Km.

Personal Identification
PIN 4 Digit access code.
Number

Hardware device used to locate a vessel transmitting on a

RDF Direction Finder
VHF channel.

Primary Colours used in combination to create the system

RGB Red, Green, Blue
colour palette.

RMB Right Mouse Button Physical right hand button on PC pointing device.

Hardware device used to locate a vessel transmitting on

RDF Radio Direction Finder
VHF channel.

SAR Search And Rescue Maritime rescue service. Linked to the Coastguard.

STC Sensitivity Time Control Radar image interference reduction. i.e. Sea Clutter.

Time to Closest Point of Time before the Closest Point of Approach of two vessels is
TCPA
Approach reached.

Coordinated Universal
UTC Local Time at Zero Meridian (Greenwich)
Time

Display screen or monitor. Also known as a Visual Display

VDU Video Display Unit
Unit.

VHF Very High Frequency Short range radio communication band.

VTS Vessel Traffic Service Integrated Marine Vessel management Systems.

An indicator of a range from a given reference point to a

VRM Variable Range Marker
target.

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21. INDEX

A
C
Acknowledge · 6-12
ACKNOWLEDGE · 6-12 Calendar Window · 3-7
acquire · 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-6, 7-7, 7-30 CALENDAR WINDOW · 3-7
Acquire · 10-8 Call Sign · 7-2, 8-4
ACQUIRE · 7-1, 7-4, 10-8 capture · 14-2
acquire track · 7-30 Capture · 14-2
administrator · 3-2, 3-12, 3-18, 9-1, 9-2 CAPTURE · 14-2
Administrator · 3-19 CCTV · 1-1, 3-13, 20-1
ADMINISTRATOR · 3-18 centre · 5-4, 5-5, 6-9, 7-13, 8-13
administrator login · 3-12 Centre · 5-2, 5-5, 18-1, 18-2
ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN · 3-18 CENTRE · 5-1, 5-2
AFC · 12-3 certainty value · 7-3
AIS · 7-2, 7-3, 7-8, 7-10, 7-30, 8-3, 10-8, 11-1, 20-1 CHART MONITOR · 9-3
ALARM VOLUME CONTROL · 15-7 classify · 3-13
alarms · 3-5, 6-7, 6-12, 7-29, 15-7 Classify · 7-24
Alarms · 1-1, 18-1 clockwise · 8-9
ALARMS · 15-1, 18-1 close · 2-2, 3-7, 3-19, 6-10, 7-5, 7-13, 7-18
anchor watch · 7-6, 10-4 Close · 2-2, 20-1
ANCHOR WATCH · 10-3 CLOSE · 2-2
annotation · 8-12 Closest · 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 20-1, 20-2
Annotation · 8-12 clutter · 3-5, 12-3, 12-4, 20-1
ANNOTATION · 8-12 Clutter · 12-3, 20-2
Annotation Modes · 8-12 CLUTTER · 12-3
ANNOTATION MODES · 8-12 coasting · 7-30
anti-clockwise · 8-9 Coasting · 10-8
Approach · 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 20-1, 20-2 COASTING · 10-8
ARCS · 9-3, 20-1 collision detection · 6-8
arrow · 5-9, 6-9, 6-10 colours · 7-26
ARROW · 5-9 Colours · 20-2
audio · 6-12, 7-6, 10-2, 10-4, 10-8, 15-7, 18-1 COLOURS · 7-24
AUDIO · 18-1 COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS · 18-1
Authorised Vessel · 8-3 COMMUNICATIONS · 12-4
AUTHORISED VESSEL · 8-3 compass · 6-3
auto · 7-3, 7-6, 12-3 Compass · 6-3, 7-6
Auto · 12-4 COMPASS · 6-3
AUTO · 12-4 components · 3-2, 3-3
Contours · 9-5
CONTOURS · 9-5
B control · 3-5, 3-12, 5-5, 9-4, 11-5, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4, 13-1,
15-7, 18-3
bearing · 6-4, 6-5, 6-9, 6-10, 6-13, 6-15, 7-30, 8-12, 20-1 Control · 1-1, 3-1, 3-5, 3-6, 3-9, 3-12, 5-6, 5-8, 7-2, 7-29,
Bearing · 6-2, 6-4, 6-5, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, 8-12, 20-1 8-13, 9-5, 10-1, 10-3, 10-5, 11-3, 12-2, 12-3, 12-4,
BME · 12-2, 20-1 12-5, 18-2, 20-1, 20-2
boot-up · 2-3 CONTROL · ii, 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, 13-1, 18-2
buoy · 7-4, 7-5, 7-6, 7-15, 9-6 Control Bar · 3-1, 3-9, 5-6, 5-8, 7-2, 7-29, 8-13, 10-1,
Buoy · 1-1, 7-5, 7-6, 10-5 10-3, 10-5, 18-2
BUOY · 7-6 CONTROL BAR · 18-2
BUOY SYMBOLS · 7-6 copyright · 16-1
buoy types · 7-6 correlate · 7-7, 7-10
CORRELATING AIS & RADAR TRACKS · 7-10

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CPA / TCPA LIST · 6-11 Exit · 2-2

cursor modes · 3-13
Cursor Modes · 8-6
CURSOR MODES · 3-13 F
cycle · 8-12
file · 14-3
File · 2-2, 3-12, 3-19
D Firefox · 3-6, 3-8
Follow Target · 7-13, 7-14
database · 7-12 FOLLOW TARGET · 7-13
Database · 7-12 font · 8-4, 8-10
DATUM TO CURSOR · 6-13 FONT · 8-5
Deep · 9-5 function keys · 16-2
DEFAULT MOUSE BUTTONS · 3-16 Function Keys · 3-4
degrees · 6-4, 6-5, 6-15, 8-12 FUNCTION KEYS · 16-2, 19-1
Degrees · 7-28
delete · 6-5, 6-12, 6-15
Delete · 6-7, 6-12, 7-15 G
DELETE · 5-9, 6-12, 7-15
Depths · 9-6 global · 8-7
DEPTHS · 9-6 Global · 8-5, 8-7
direction · 3-12, 6-10, 6-15, 8-3, 10-8 GLOBAL · 8-7
Direction · 1-1, 10-6, 10-8, 20-2 guard · 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5
DIRECTION · 10-8 Guard · 7-5, 7-6, 10-1, 10-8
disable · 3-12 GUARD · 10-8
disabled · 5-8, 12-2 guard radii · 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5
display · 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3-2, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-8, 3-9, 3-
12, 3-18, 4-1, 4-2, 5-2, 5-3, 5-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-5, 6-6, 6-
9, 6-12, 6-13, 6-14, 7-1, 7-3, 7-5, 7-8, 7-12, 7-13, 7- H
31, 9-1, 9-2, 9-4, 10-6, 10-7, 10-8, 11-1, 11-3, 11-5,
12-3, 12-4, 13-1, 14-1, 14-2, 14-3, 15-1, 15-7, 18-1, hardware · 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5
20-1 Hardware · 20-1, 20-2
Display · 6-12, 8-13, 10-6, 10-7, 20-1, 20-2 HARDWARE · 2-3
DISPLAY · 1, 6-2, 6-12, 7-30, 10-7, 11-3 Heading · 8-3
DISPLAY TRACKS · 7-30 HEADING · 10-6
dockable · 3-2, 3-3, 3-5 help · 11-5
Dockable · 3-1 Help · 3-1, 3-12
DOCKABLE · 3-3, 3-5 HELP · 16-1
drift value · 7-4 HELP MENU · 16-1
drop · 2-1, 7-1, 7-2, 7-4 history · 8-5
Drop · 7-3, 10-8 HISTORY · 8-5
DROP · 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 10-8 horizontal · 3-4, 8-9
DROP ALL · 7-3 Horizontal · 3-1
DROP BUOY · 7-4
DROP TRACK · 7-1
I
E icon · 2-1, 2-2, 3-6, 3-7, 6-1, 9-4, 9-6, 10-6, 14-2
increments · 8-5, 8-10, 8-11, 11-5, 12-3, 12-5
EBL · 3-13, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, 6-5, 20-1 information · 3-2, 3-5, 3-7, 3-12, 6-2, 6-10, 7-2, 7-5, 7-
edit · 5-8 11, 7-12, 7-27, 8-1, 8-3, 8-4, 8-9, 8-12, 8-13, 9-5, 9-6,
Edit · 3-12, 5-8, 5-9 16-1, 18-3, 20-1
Electronic · 6-2, 6-4, 6-5, 6-8, 20-1 Information · 3-5, 7-2, 7-6, 7-11, 7-30, 8-1, 8-3, 9-6
enable · 3-3, 3-6, 3-12, 5-9, 9-6, 12-4, 14-2, 20-2 INFORMATION · 9-6
ENHANCEMENT · 11-3, 11-5 Insufficient · 6-16
ERBM · 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 6-13, 20-1 intercept · 6-14, 6-15, 6-16
error · 3-19 INTERCEPT · 6-14
exit · 3-12, 3-19 interference · 12-2, 20-1, 20-2

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Interference · 12-2 MENU BAR · 3-3, 3-12

INTERFERENCE · 12-2 MENU BAR OPTIONS · 3-12
MINIMISED WINDOWS · 3-8
Miscellaneous · 1-1
K modes · 3-9, 3-14
mouse · 3-1, 3-4, 3-8, 3-13, 3-16
KDE · 14-1 Mouse · 3-1, 3-14, 3-15, 3-16, 20-1, 20-2
KSNAPSHOT · 14-1 Move Track · 7-7, 7-8
MOVE TRACK · 7-7
Moving Guard Zone · 10-2
L MOVING GUARD ZONE · 10-1
multiple · 5-7, 7-24, 15-1
label control · 8-6 Multiple · 6-5, 6-6, 7-15, 10-2, 10-4
Label Control · 6-9, 8-4, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8
LABEL CONTROL · 8-4
labels · 8-1, 9-6 N
Labels · 1-1, 6-2
LABELS · 6-2 name · 3-19, 5-7, 5-9
latitude · 7-29 Name · ii, 7-2, 8-4
Latitude · 6-13, 7-28, 8-12 NAME · 5-9
Library · 9-6 navigate · 3-7
LIBRARY · 9-6 Navigate · 5-8
Lights · 9-6 NAVIGATING THE SCREEN · 5-1
LIGHTS · 9-6 North · 6-4, 7-28
live · 3-9
Live · 3-9
locate · 20-2 O
Locate · 7-15
LOCATE · 7-15 operator · 4-1, 4-2, 5-7, 6-13, 7-1, 7-2, 7-4, 7-5, 12-2, 12-
lock · 5-8 4, 18-3
LOCK · 5-9 Operator · 7-24, 12-5
Login · 3-18 OPERATOR · 1
LOGIN · 3-18 overboard · 6-13, 7-29
logout · 3-19
Logout · 3-6
LOGOUT · 2-2 P
long · 8-6, 11-5, 12-2, 12-3
Long · 6-13, 7-28, 7-29, 12-2, 18-2 PASSWORDS · 3-18
longitude · 7-29 perimeter · 10-1, 10-3
Longitude · 6-13, 7-28, 8-12 Pilot Boats · 8-3
PIN · 9-3, 20-2
PNG · 14-3
M port · 8-3, 12-3
position · 3-2, 5-2, 5-4, 5-8, 5-9, 6-9, 6-13, 6-14, 7-8, 7-
magnetron · 12-3, 12-5, 18-3 13, 7-28, 7-29, 7-30, 8-1, 8-4, 8-6, 20-1
manual · 1-1, 3-4, 3-15, 7-12, 7-27, 11-4, 12-3, 18-3 Position · ii, 8-12
Manual · 1-1, 7-8, 7-28, 7-29, 10-8, 12-3, 12-4 POSITION · 8-4
MANUAL · 7-27, 12-4 POWER OFF PROCEDURES · 2-2
maps · 3-12, 9-1, 10-7, 11-1 POWER ON / OFF PROCEDURES · 2-1
Maps · 1-1, 3-12, 10-6, 10-7 POWER ON PROCEDURE · 2-1
MAPS · 9-1, 10-7 Presentation · 9-6
MAPS TOOLSET · 9-1 PRESENTATION · 9-6
marker · 6-2, 7-5 preset views · 3-12, 5-9
Marker · 6-6, 6-8, 7-29, 20-1, 20-2 Preset Views · 1-1, 5-7, 5-8
medium · 9-5, 12-2 PRESET VIEWS · 5-7
Medium · 12-2 presets · 5-8, 5-9
menu bar · 3-3, 5-9 Presets · 3-12, 5-8
Menu Bar · 3-1, 3-3, 3-4, 3-12, 3-17, 5-8, 18-2 Projection · 9-5

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PROJECTION · 9-5 sea · 11-5, 12-3, 12-4

protected · 3-2, 3-12, 3-18, 3-19, 9-1, 9-2 Sea · 12-3, 12-4, 20-2
provisional · 7-2 SEA · 12-4
Provisional · 7-30 select · 5-5, 5-8, 7-10, 9-4, 10-7, 12-3, 12-4, 14-2
publication · 1-1 Select · 3-15, 3-16, 8-4, 8-6, 8-8, 11-4, 14-3
pulse · 3-5, 12-2, 12-3 SELECT · 8-8
Pulse · 12-2 separation · 6-9, 8-5, 8-11
PULSE · 12-2 SEPARATION · 8-11
Shallow · 9-5
Shift · 5-2, 5-5, 5-8, 7-15
Q SHIFT · 5-1, 5-2
short · 12-2, 12-3, 12-4
quality · 7-3 Short · 12-2, 12-3, 20-2
Quality · 9-6 shortcuts · 5-7, 16-2
QUALITY · 9-6 Shortcuts · 3-4
silence · 6-12
Simplified · 9-5
R SIMPLIFIED · 9-5
single · 12-2
Radar Clear · 11-2, 11-5 Single · 8-5, 8-6, 8-8
RADAR CLEAR · 11-2 SINGLE · 8-6
radar display · 3-9, 4-1, 5-6, 6-2, 7-3, 7-13, 18-2 SINGLE AND GLOBAL LABELS · 8-6
Radar Display · 1-1, 3-5, 11-1, 11-3, 12-5 software · 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3-6, 3-8, 3-9, 14-1
RADAR DISPLAY · 3-9, 11-1, 11-3, 18-1 SOFTWARE · 2-2
RADAR DISPLAY MODES · 3-9 SOUNDS · 15-5
Radio Direction Finder · 20-2 speed · 6-15, 6-16, 7-2, 7-8, 7-29, 7-30, 8-6, 10-8
rain · 12-3, 12-4, 12-5 Speed · 6-16, 8-4, 10-8
Rain · 12-3, 12-4, 20-1 SPEED · 10-8
RAIN · 12-4 static · 6-4, 6-6, 6-7, 6-8, 11-5
RANGE SELECTION · 5-6 Status Bar · 3-1, 6-2
recorded · 3-9 store · 5-8
Recorded · 3-9, 3-10 symbols · 8-2, 9-5, 9-6
RECORDED · 3-9 Symbols · 1-1
recorder · 3-5 SYMBOLS · 8-1
Recorder · 3-9, 3-18 SYMBOLS AND LABELS · 8-1
reference · 1-1, 6-1, 6-4, 20-1, 20-2 Synthetic · 6-13, 7-8, 7-27
Reference · 6-2, 6-13 SYNTHETIC · 7-27
REFERENCE · 6-2 System Menu · 2-1, 3-1, 3-4, 3-6, 3-8
REINSTATE · 8-7 SYSTEM MENU · 3-6
Rejection · 12-2
REJECTION · 12-2
reset · 9-6 T
Reset · 7-27
RESET · 2-2, 2-3 Tag · 7-11, 7-12
TAG · 7-11
TEAR OFF STRIP · 3-17
S TERMA · 12-2
text · 3-8, 5-9, 6-2, 6-3, 6-9, 7-24, 8-1, 8-4, 8-9, 8-10, 9-
S-57 · 3-5, 9-4, 9-5, 9-6 6, 18-3
safety · 9-5 Text · 3-1, 8-10, 8-11, 9-6
Safety · 9-5 TEXT · 8-4, 8-5, 8-9, 8-10, 8-11, 9-6, 18-3
SAR · 20-2 TEXT ROTATE · 8-9
Save · 14-3 Text Separation · 8-11
SAVE · 14-3 TEXT SEPARATION · 8-5, 8-11
SAVE OPTIONS · 14-3 text size · 6-9, 8-10
SCREEN CAPTURE · 14-1 Text Size · 8-10
screen components · 3-2 TEXT SIZE · 8-10
SCREEN COMPONENTS · 3-1, 3-2 threshold · 6-10, 7-3, 7-30, 11-5

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Threshold · 11-5
V
THRESHOLD · 11-3, 11-5
time · 3-7, 3-13, 4-2, 6-13, 6-14, 6-15, 7-5, 7-12, 7-15,
variable · 6-6
11-2, 11-5, 12-5, 14-2, 18-3
Variable · 6-2, 6-6, 20-2
Time · 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-12, 12-4, 20-1, 20-2
vector · 6-13, 8-6
Title Bar · 3-1
Vector · 8-6
toggle · 6-1, 9-6, 10-6
VECTOR · 8-6
Toolbar · 3-1, 3-4, 3-13, 3-14, 3-16
version · 1-1
track · 3-5, 3-9, 6-6, 6-9, 6-15, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 7-6, 7-7, 7-
vessel classification · 7-26
8, 7-10, 7-12, 7-13, 7-14, 7-15, 7-18, 7-27, 7-28, 7-
Vessel Classification · 1-1, 7-26
29, 8-1, 8-2, 8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-8, 8-11, 10-2, 10-4, 10-8
VESSEL CLASSIFICATION · 7-24
Track · 3-3, 3-5, 6-13, 7-3, 7-6, 7-8, 7-12, 7-15, 7-24, 7-
video · 12-4
26, 7-28, 7-29, 7-30, 8-1, 8-3, 8-4
Video · 11-5, 20-2
TRACK · 7-2, 7-15, 7-27
VIDEO · 11-3, 11-5
tracking · 3-9, 3-12, 7-3, 7-5, 7-8, 7-30, 7-31, 8-3, 10-8
view · 3-9, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9
Tracking · 1-1
View · 3-12, 5-5, 5-8
TRACKING · 7-1, 8-2
volume · 15-7, 18-1
TRACKING SYMBOLS · 8-2
Volume · 3-6, 18-1
Traditional · 9-5
VRM · 3-13, 6-1, 6-2, 6-6, 6-7, 20-2
TRADITIONAL · 9-5
VTMIS · 1, 1-1
trail dots · 8-5
TRAIL DOTS · 8-5
training · 7-29
Training · 3-9
W
TRAINING · 3-9
transmit · 12-2 Watch / Guard Radii · 7-4, 7-6
Transmit · 12-2 WATCH / GUARD RADII · 10-5
TRANSMIT · 12-2 weather · 11-5, 12-5
transponder · 7-8, 20-1 Weather · 12-5
Transponder · 7-8, 7-30, 8-3 workstation · 12-4
Tugs · 8-3

Z
U
Zone Maps Display · 10-6
Unknown · 7-4, 7-6 ZONE MAPS DISPLAY · 9-2, 10-6
un-tag · 4-2 zone types · 10-6
Un-Tag · 7-12 ZONE TYPES · 10-8
UN-TAG · 7-11 zones · 3-12, 7-1, 7-29, 9-2, 10-2, 10-4, 10-8, 11-1
USB · 14-1, 14-3 Zones · 1-1, 10-8
ZONES · 9-2, 10-1, 10-8
zoom · 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 5-9, 12-3
Zoom · 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 18-2
ZOOM · 5-3, 5-5

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