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eGlobe G2 ECDIS Basic

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! admin ! December 19, 2019

Data Management

The actual instructions and screen-shots in this

guide are based on the version of the eGlobe G2
Series ECDIS installed in the UKHO as detailed on
the front cover. There may be minor differences
between certain models (i.e. screen layouts may
vary).

eGlobe G2 works with different combinations of

hardware. This can be either non-touchscreen in
combination with a hardware keyboard (incl.
trackball) or a touchscreen unit. The touchscreen
option can be disabled or enabled via the ‘Settings’
Tab on the Main Menu, ‘Input’ box and by ticking or
un-ticking the ‘Use Touchscreen Settings’ option.

This blog is mainly aimed at the touchscreen

version of the eGlobe software. Unlike other ECDIS
systems, the eGlobe G2 ECDIS does not require a
dongle with a license key. If multiple eGlobe G2
ECDIS Units are installed on a Vessel or on-shore
(i.e. Master and Back Up ECDIS), the same licensing
data (i.e. S63 User Permit Number) is shared by all
Units. Chart collection maintenance actions, such
as the installation of new AVCS ENCs, have to be
done just on one workstation (i.e. Back Up ECDIS
workstation) and once accepted on that station, all
changes are automatically distributed to all other
eGlobe G2 workstations on the network. Therefore it
is recommended to keep all eGlobe G2 workstations
in “Navigational Mode” and perform ENC
installations/updates on one selected workstation.

When the eGlobe ECDIS is [rst switched on, users

get to the following Home screen where they can
select the option needed to operate their system. All
electronic chart licensing and data management
operations are carried out through the ‘Navigation
Mode’ Tab on the Home screen of the eGlobe G2
ECDIS:-

Note: For easier use of the eGlobe G2 ECDIS, this

Menu can be moved to the Left or Right Hand side of
the screen (Menu: Settings>Display Box>Select Left
Handed or Right Handed)

Note: Large collection installation/Updates (i.e. for

PAYS) may be quite time consuming. In the eGlobe
G2 ECDIS, it is not necessary to leave the “Planning
Mode” or “Sailing Mode” for Chart Collection
Maintenance. Once Chart maintenance action is
started, you may return to “Planning Mode” or “Sailing
Mode” and the Chart Maintenance related process
(i.e. ENC installation /Update) will continue
automatically in the background as it does not require
any user interaction except Vnal acceptance of
installation/update results.

Note: The “Chart Loader” Tab on the Menu turns

yellow whenever the ECDIS Chart Collection requires
some attention (i.e. Charts are not up to date, AVCS
ENC permits are expired or expiring within next 30
days, ENCs are licensed but NOT installed).

Note: In “Chart Loader”, select the ‘Settings’ Tab to

adjust Chart Loader settings to your weekly import
routines for ENC Updates and new ENCs (i.e. FTP
download, External Media)

To check Presentation Library (PL) Edition: Go to

“Settings” and then in the “Systems Compliance”
box the presentation library version is listed.

The User Permit Number

The User Permit Number is a 28 character

alphanumeric string that is unique to each ECDIS
installation or group of ECDIS, e.g. multiple bridge
installations. The User Permit Number should have
been supplied at the time of delivery and must be
used when ordering an AVCS licence. If multiple
eGlobe G2 ECDIS Units are installed on a Vessel or
on-shore (i.e. Master and Back Up ECDIS), the same
licensing data (i.e. S63 User Permit Number) is
shared by all Units.

To check the ‘User Permit Number :

1. Select ‘Chart Loader’ on the Menu

2. In the ‘Chart Loader’ window, select the

‘Settings’ Tab

3. The S63 User Permit then appears in the

displayed window

The Public Key

The Admiralty Vector Chart Service currently uses

the IHO.CRT, issued by the International
Hydrographic Organisation, to authenticate its AVCS
ENCs.

It is not possible to view the Public Key in the

eGlobe G2 ECDIS. This ECDIS is delivered with the
IHO Public Key already pre-installed. THE System
automatically searches for a valid Public Key on any
media being scanned.

Should a new valid Public Key be detected on a

media, the system installs it automatically and
includes the relevant message into the installation
report. For example, a new IHO.CRT can be
downloaded from the IHO website and copied to
USB media. Then it can be uploaded into the system
just by scanning this Media.

Deleting ENC Data

New AVCS customers who had previously

subscribed to other ENC services are required to
remove (purge) all ENC Permits and data from the
system before installing AVCS. In the eGlobe G2
ECDIS, it is not necessary to delete ENC Permits
separately from relevant ENC Data. These Permits
can only be deleted together with the ENC Data. You
only need to just select an item(s) to be deleted and
the system will automatically recognise its status
(i.e. Permit only, Permit and installed ENC Data) and
delete accordingly.

To delete all ENCs data from the system:

1. In the ‘Chart Loader’ window, select ‘Chart

Inventory’

2. Highlight the Chart(s) to be deleted. If a

keyboard is connected to the ECDIS, it is possible
to use a standard + key combination to select all
items in the current item list.

3. Select ‘Delete’

Deleting ENC Permits

If the user has previously subscribed to another

ENC service please remove these ENC permits from
the ECDIS system before use. The user must select
the cells for which permits are to be deleted. In
most instances this will simply involve selecting all
cells. In certain circumstances it may be required to
remove permits for individual cells, in this case
simply select the cells for which permits need to be
deleted.

In the eGlobe G2 ECDIS, it is not necessary to delete

ENC Permits separately from relevant ENC
Data.These Permits can only be deleted together
with the ENC Data.

To delete ENC Permits:

1. In the ‘Chart Loader’ window, select ‘Chart

Inventory’

2. Highlight the Chart(s) to be deleted. If a

keyboard is connected to the ECDIS, it is possible
to use a standard + key combination to select all
items in the current item list.

3. Select ‘Delete’

A Con[rmation window will then appear to con[rm

the deletion of the selected Chart(s). Click ‘Yes’. The
selected Chart Permit and Data will then disappear
from the ‘Chart Inventory’ Chart List

Note: If at the bottom of the ‘Chart Inventory’ screen,

the ‘Not Installed’ option is ticked, the previously
deleted Chart(s) will remain on the List appearing on
the screen. The deleted Chart(s) will only disappear
from the ‘Installed’ Chart List if ticked.

Installing ENC Permits

Note: Ensure the correct Permit is installed into the

ECDIS workstation.

To install AVCS ENC Permits:

1. In ‘Chart Loader’, select ‘Chart Loading’ and

then click on ‘Scan Drives’. The ECDIS will
automatically scan for the Permits to be
installed.

2. Tick the ‘Permit’ Box on the following window

appearing on the screen

3. Select ‘OK’

As soon as the installation is con[rmed, the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

The status indicator will show the interim results of

the installation if the system detected any errors.
The indicator will change to yellow in case some
errors were detected during data import. The
number of errors is displayed, too. Should critical
errors be detected the indicator will change to red,
and the affected data will not be imported. The
message window will display relevant messages.
All messages and actions are recorded in the report
[le which is accessible via the button Show Report.

The eGlobe G2 ECDIS also gives users the option of

downloading their data directly from the Chartworld
FTP Server. To use this facility, the ECDIS needs to
be linked to the Chartworld’s FTP Server prior to
starting the download and the ‘Update from
Chartworld Server (FTP)’ needs to be ticked in the
‘Chart Loader’, ‘Settings’ window. The eGlobe G2
ECDIS is delivered customised with pre-
con[gurations allowing users to use this FTP
Server. This needs to be organised directly with the
ECDIS Manufacturer.

4. Once the updates are installed, these changes

need to be applied to the eGlobe G2 ECDIS by
clicking on ’Apply Changes’ in the
‘Synchronisation’ box on the right hand side of the
‘Chart Loading’ screen

Note: Once all the steps of Chart Maintenance are

completed (i.e. Permit, Base and Update media
installation as applicable), click on ‘Apply Changes’ in
the ‘Synchronization’ box

Installing AVCS DVDs

There are currently 2 AVCS DVD Media. AVCS DVD

Media contain all the latest Base and Update data. It
is likely that users will need to install both DVDs in
order to load all licensed ENCs. Reference to the
Schedule A could avoid the unnecessary loading of
both DVDs and save the user time. The process
described here should be used in almost all
circumstances as it will automatically select data to
be loaded according to the permit [le installed by
the user.

To install AVCS DVD Media:

Note: Ensure the latest permits have been installed

before attempting to install any data

1. After having inserted the AVCS DVD into the

appropriate drive (i.e. D/Q), in ‘Chart Loader’,
select ‘Chart Loading’ and ‘Scan Drives’

2. Tick the ‘DATA’ Option to install the AVCS Data

from the DVD. If the AVCS Data is stored on
another source (i.e.
Exchange Set on a USB Key), the system will
automatically recognise the new source and will
install from that location.

3. Click ‘OK’

Note: The eGlobe ECDIS only enables users to install

all data from the DVD at once and does not allow
users to select speciVc country data (*i.e. B1, B2, B3,
etc.) to install

As soon as the installation is con[rmed the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

The status indicator will show

the interim results of the installation if the system
detected any errors. The indicator will change to
yellow in case some errors were detected during
data import. The number of errors is displayed, too.
Should critical errors be detected the indicator will
change to red, and the affected data will not be
imported.

The message window will display relevant

messages. All messages and actions are recorded
in the report [le which is accessible via the button
‘Last Report’ in the ‘Process’ box.

The eGlobe G2 ECDIS also gives users the option of

downloading their data directly from the Chartworld
FTP Server. To use this facility, the ECDIS needs to
be linked to Chartworld’s FTP Site prior to starting
the download and the ‘Update from Chartworld
Server (FTP)’ needs to be ticked in the ‘Chart
Loader’, ‘Settings’ window. The eGlobe G2 ECDIS is
delivered customised with pre-con[gurations
allowing users to use this FTP Server. This needs to
be organised directly with the ECDIS Manufacturer.

4. Once the updates are installed, these

changes need to be applied to the eGlobe G2
ECDIS by clicking on ’Apply Changes’ in the
‘Synchronisation’ box on the right hand side
of the ‘Chart Loading’ screen.

Note: To review all Updates applied to a Chart, go to

‘Chart Loader’, ‘Chart Inventory’, Highlight the Chart to
be keep pressing on the Chart on the screen. A Drop
down Menu will appear. Select ‘Review Updates’

Note: To then view the Charts, go to ‘Chart Loader’,

‘Chart Inventory’, Highlight the Chart to be viewed,
keep pressing on the Chart on the screen. A Drop
down Menu will appear. Select ‘Show this Chart’

Installing AVCS Base CDs

There are currently 9 AVCS Base CDs but this

number will grow as more ENCs become available
for distribution within AVCS. It is unlikely that users
will need to install all of the CDs in order to load all
licensed ENCs. Reference to the Schedule A can
avoid the unnecessary loading of someCDs and
save the user time.

The process described here should be used in

almost all circumstances as it will automatically
select data to be loaded according to the permit [le
installedby the user.

Note: Ensure the latest permits have been installed

before attempting to install any data

To install AVCS Base CD:

1. After having inserted the [rst AVCS Base CD

identi[ed in the Schedule A into the appropriate
drive (i.e. D/Q), in ‘Chart Loader’, select ‘Chart
Loading’ and ‘Scan Drives’

2. Tick the ‘DATA’ Option to install the AVCS Data

from a Base CD. If the AVCS Data is stored on
another source (i.e. USB Key), the system will
automatically recognise the new source and will
install from that location.

3. Click ‘OK’

As soon as the installation is con[rmed the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

The status indicator will show

the interim results of the installation if the system
detected any errors. The indicator will change to
yellow in case some errors were detected during
data import. The number of errors is displayed, too.
Should critical errors be detected the indicator will
change to red, and the affected data will not be
imported. The message window will display relevant
messages. All messages and actions are recorded
in the report [le which is accessible via the button
Show Report.

This process should be repeated until all required

Base CDs have been installed.

The eGlobe G2 ECDIS also gives users the option of

downloading their data directly from the Chartworld
FTP Server. To use this facility, the ECDIS needs to
be linked to Chartworld’s FTP Site prior to starting
the download and the ‘Update from Chartworld
Server (FTP)’ needs to be ticked in the ‘Chart
Loader’, ‘Settings’ window. The eGlobe G2 ECDIS is
delivered

Installing AVCS Update CD

Note: The AVCS update disc will indicate which Base

disc week must have been installed. It is important
that users do not attempt to load an Update CD that
is not consistent with the Base CDs

Note: Check the AVCS Update CD for the required

Base CDs to be applied Vrst.

Note: Base CDs are re-issued about every 6 to 8

weeks. The AVCS Update disc will indicate which
Base disc week must have been installed. It is
important that users do not attempt to load an
 Update CD that is not consistent with the Base CDs.

To install AVCS Update CD:

1. After having inserted the [rst AVCS Base CD

identi[ed in the Schedule A into the appropriate
drive (i.e. D/Q), in ‘Chart Loader’, select ‘Chart
Loading’ and ‘Scan Drives’

2. Tick the ‘DATA’ Option to install the AVCS Data

from a Base CD. If the AVCS Data is stored on
another source (i.e. USB Key), the system will
automatically recognize the new source and will
install from that location.

3. Click ‘OK’

As soon as the installation is con[rmed the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

The status indicator will show

the interim results of the installation if the system
detected any errors. The indicator will change to
yellow in case some errors were detected during
data import. The number of errors is displayed, too.
Should critical errors be detected the indicator will
change to red, and the affected data will not be
imported. The message window will display relevant
messages. All messages and actions are recorded
in the report [le which is accessible via the button
‘Last Report’ in the ‘Process’ box.

The eGlobe G2 ECDIS also gives users the option of

downloading their data directly from the Chartworld
FTP Server. To use this facility, the ECDIS needs to
be linked to Chartworld’s FTP Site prior to starting
the download and the ‘Update from Chartworld
Server (FTP)’ needs to be ticked in the ‘Chart
Loader’, ‘Settings’ window. The eGlobe G2 ECDIS is
delivered customised with pre-con[gurations
allowing users to use this FTP Server. This needs to
be organised directly with the ECDIS Manufacturer.

4. Once the updates are installed, these changes

need to be applied to the eGlobe G2 ECDIS by
clicking on ’Apply Changes’ in the
‘Synchronization’ box on the right hand side of the
‘Chart Loading’ screen

Note: To review all Updates applied to a Chart, go to

‘Chart Loader’, ‘Chart Inventory’, Highlight the Chart to
be viewed, keep pressing on the Chart on the screen.
A Drop down Menu will appear. Select ‘Review
Updates’

Note: To then view the Charts, go to ‘Chart Loader’,

‘Chart Inventory’, Highlight the Chart to be viewed,
keep pressing on the Chart on the screen. A Drop
down Menu will appear. Select ‘Show this Chart’

Installing Exchange Set using USB media

The exchange set contained the latest Notices to

Mariners’ corrections, New Editions and New Charts
issued since the last update for their AVCS
holdings. The exchange set can be downloaded
using online chart updating software.

To install AVCS/AIO Exchange Set using USB Stick:

Note: Do not save PERMIT.TXT together with the

ENC/AIO Exchange Set.

Before you begin go to (A) ‘Chart Loader’ then (B)

‘Settings’ tab and then (C) ‘Browse’ to USB media
drive.

1. In ‘Chart Loader’, select ‘Chart Loading’ and

then click on ‘Scan Drives’. The ECDIS will
automatically scan for the Permits to be installed

2. Tick the ‘Permit’ Box on the following window

appearing on the screen

3. Select ‘OK’

As soon as the installation is con[rmed, the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

As soon as the installation is con[rmed, the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

4. Once the updates are installed, these changes

need to be applied to the eGlobe G2 ECDIS by
clicking on ’Apply Changes’ in the
‘Synchronisation’ box on the right hand side of the
‘Chart Loading’ screen

Viewing an ENC

To view ENC data:

1. Select Inventory

2. Select ‘S63’ tab.

3. Select the ENC you wish to view by tapping and

holding [nger down for a couple of seconds.

4. Select ‘Show this chart’.

Installing AIO Permits

To install AIO Permits:

1. In ‘Chart Loader’, select ‘Chart Loading’ and

then click on ‘Scan Drives’. The ECDIS will
automatically scan for the Permits to be installed

2. Tick the ‘Permit’ Box on the following window

appearing on the screen

3. Select ‘OK’

As soon as the installation is con[rmed, the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

4. Once the updates are installed, these changes

need to be applied to the eGlobe G2 ECDIS by
clicking on ’Apply Changes’ in the
‘Synchronisation’ box on the right hand side of the
‘Chart Loading’ screen

Note: Once all the steps of Chart Maintenance are

completed (i.e. Permit, Base and Update media
installation as applicable), click on ‘Apply Changes’ in
the ‘Synchronization’ box

Installing AIO CD

To install AIO CD:

Note: Ensure the latest permits have been installed

before attempting to install any data

To install AIO DVD Media:

1. After having inserted the AIO DVD into the

appropriate drive (i.e. D/Q), in ‘Chart Loader’,
select ‘Chart Loading’ and ‘Scan Drives’

2. Tick the ‘DATA’ Option to install the AIO Data

from the DVD. If the AIO Data is stored on another
source (i.e. Exchange Set on a USB Key), the
system will automatically recognise the new
source and will install from that location.

3. Click ‘OK’

As soon as the installation is con[rmed the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

As soon as the installation is con[rmed the system

will display the progress bar plus related messages.

4. Once the updates are installed, these changes

need to be applied to the eGlobe G2 ECDIS by
clicking on ’Apply Changes’ in the
‘Synchronisation’ box on the right hand side of the
‘Chart Loading’ screen

Note: Once all the steps of Chart Maintenance are

completed (i.e. Permit, Base and Update media
installation as applicable), click on ‘Apply Changes’ in
the ‘Synchronization’ box

Using the AIO

To enable AIO data:

1. Select ‘Chart Settings’.

2. Select ‘Chart Products’.

3. Ensure the box named ‘Admiralty Information

Overlay’ is ticked.

To view AIO data:

1. With the chart open select ‘Pick’

2. Select the AIO polygon shown as a red polygon

by tapping on it.

3. A selection box will then appear. Ensure you

have the ‘AIO’ tab selected.

4. The AIO polygons attributes will then be

displayed below.

5. Select the ‘Textual Description’ box.

i. The AIO description in the note [le is then

displayed.

Systems Checks

The user has the option to review the status of all

installed ENCs on the eGlobe G2 ECDIS. Generate
Report for Complete
Report of all activities

1. In the ‘Chart Loader’ window, select the

‘Reports’ Tab

2. Select ‘Generate Reports’. The Report will be

automatically sent to the ‘File Manager’ Menu
which is accessed through the‘Integrator’ Menu

3. Select ‘Integrator’ on the same page

4. Once on the ‘Integrator’ Menu, select ‘File

Manager’

5. Once on the ‘File Manager’ Menu, select the

‘Reports’ Tab

i. Select the required Report

7. Go to ‘Browse’ on the bottom right hand side of

the screen

Note: For safety and security reasons, the eGlobe G2

ECDIS is designed to block access to the Hard Drive.
Therefore users cannot save Reports to the Hard
Drive of their system. The Reports can only be saved
to an external location (i.e. USB Key, CD, DVD).

Now select the source location where this Report is

to be saved (i.e. USB Key, CD, DVD). Once the source
is selected, the Report will be transferred to the right
hand column on the screen. To save further Reports
to this source location, simply click on the left
arrow. As the source location is already recognised,
when selecting a new Report and then clicking on
this left arrow, the new Reports will automatically
appear on the right hand side column.

The Report will then appear within the [les of your

external source location (i.e. USB, CD, DVD).

Note: As a reminder, the “Chart Loader” Tab on the

Menu turns yellow whenever the ECDIS Chart
Collection requires some attention (i.e. Charts are not
up to date, AVCS ENC permits are expired or expiring
within next 30 days, ENCs are licensed but NOT
installed)

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