Operator's Manual

NORTHROP GRUMMANElectronic Systems

Sperry Marine

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Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine BV

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Table of Contents

Product Description 5System OverviewMain FeaturesOptional

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Getting Started 1.7Front Panel KeysHow to Operate the R4 Display

Views and Function KeysChange SettingsAlarm and Alert pop-ups

Reading Remote Ship InformationTarget List ViewPlot View

Set and Read Voyage Related InformationHandling Safety Related Messages (SRM)

Read Received SRMsSend SRMs

Alarms and Status ListsSetting the Navigational StatusDisplay Settings

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Reference 19Icon Description

Miscellaneous SymbolsNavigational Status (Own Vessel Icons)Target Symbols (Target List, Plot View)

System ModesAIS Mode

Target ListPlotVoyageSafety Related Messages (SRM)Auxiliary InfoLong Range MessagesRegional Areas

Alarm and Alert Pop-ups

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3

AlarmsFailed to send SRMNew Long Range MessageLoss of connection to the R4 Transponder

Configuration ModeDisplay SettingsBuzzerShip I AIS Static DataLong Range Settings

353536363738394042

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Appendix 43Alarm Messages

Alarm DescriptionIndication MessagesLong Range DefinitionsGUI Hierarchy

4343454546

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Glossary 49

Index 51

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Product Description

System Overview

Th e R4-A IS Class A Transpo nder Sys tem consists ofa radio transceiver unit, a GPSreceiver, a contro ller unit and a separate displav (MK D) unit. T he transceive r consist ofone transmitter and three independent VHF receiver s, two tunable TD MA receivers andone DSC receiver. The tran smitter alternates its transmissions between the two operati ngTDMA channels and can also be used to reply a DSC interrogation (ITU-R M.825-3,Anne x I). Th e controller unit creates and schedules data packets (containi ng dynamic,static and voyage renlted data) for transmission based on the IMO performance standardfor AIS.

The R4-AIS sha ll be con nected to the ship's sensors as requi red by the insta llation guide-lines publ ished by lALA. T he R4-A IS can interface external navigat ion and prese ntatio nsys tems tha t support requi red IEC 6 1162- 1 sentences as set out in R4-A IS Installat ionMan ual. Th e R4 Tran sponder is prepared for connect ion to Long Range systems likeInrnarsat C.

Th e R4 Disp lay has a user-friendly interface for plotting of other ships on a radar-likedisplay, as well as a display of listed information about other vessels sorted by range orby bearing. The display is also used for configura tion and send ing/receiving messages.

P ,lotPlug

R4 Display

I'Ee OISARPA

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GPS

24VDC/4A ---1 IExternal fUS.:.,j

Sensor " Sensor2 !. 3

VHF

R4-AISTransponder

AIS A/am-Relay

AVX

5

6Main Features

Broadcast of Dynamic, Static and Voyage related information.Standardized interface for connection to ship sensors e.g.GNSS, Gyro, Rate of TurnIndicator, ECDIS/ECS and ARPA.High resolution 6" graphic day and night display providing for example a radar-I ikedisplay presenting up to 500 targets in vicinity of own ship, situation display withcapability to view vessels in the most interesting bearing and range, messaging dis-play for generation and presentation of safety related text messages.The mandatory pilot plug is integrated in the display.Upgradeable without hardware modifications due to fully integrated DSP soluuon.VHF transceiver with one transmitter, three receivers.Channel management capability for areas without access to the worldwide allocatedAIS frequencies.Possibility to generate Long Range AIS reply over satcorn equipment for exampleInmarsat C.

Optional

DGNSS capability (New DGNSS standard).

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Getting Started

Front Panel Keys

(Page)

o(~Q'-'~o(Esc)

(Power) Used for turning the R4 Display on and off To turn the power off press and holdthe key for 3 seconds.(Mob) No function.(Display) Displays controls for fast configuration of backlight, contrast, LED illumina-tion and button illumination. Two separate configurations are available, for day and nightoperation.(Status) Used for fast change of navigational status for the own ship.(Mode) Used for toggling between AIS mode and Configuration mode.(Alphanumeric keys) These keys are used for entering messages, passwords etc. Towrite a number press the key once. To write a character press the key multiple times. Pressonce for the first character, twice for the second character and so on.(Page) Retrieves function keys to show main view alternatives.(Enter) Used to start editing and for confirming data entry.(Esc) Returns display to previous page, or restores a data field's previous value.(/\ v) Moves the field highlight up and down from field to field (arrow keypad). Moves the field highlight left and right from field to field (arrow keypad).[Function keys) These keys have different functions depending on the current view. Thefunction is displayed above each key on the screen.

Note: The arrow keypad also have four diagonal directions, which can be used in the plotview.

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How to Operate the R4 Display

Views and Function Keys

The user interface is built upon a number of views. Navigation between different views isdone with thejimction keys below the screen and the (Ese) and (Page) keys on thc rightside of the front panel.

Use the function keys to step into a specific view, and (Esc) to get hack up one level.Pressing (Page) will retrieve function keys to show main view alternatives. An exampleview is shown below. In the following sections of the manual the most frequently usedviews are described .

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Status io":icalor,for {h~ system(refer to theReference chapter.Icon Description,

12 MJy 10:07

Function keylabelfor the Zoom ourfunction

Izoom"llzoomout~

YVETTEMMSI: 4003Range: 1.7 rrnSearing: 250Heading: DOSOG: 1.0 kn

Lat 59 1.973' NLong is- 2.175' E

Zoom fev!!: 7Plotouterr.ldius: 10.DOnm~ r=-:--C"7I1 Send SRM I

Function key labelleading 10I sub

The function keys are view-specific and the function of each key is specified with a labelon the screen. Note that unlabelled keys are not active in that specific view. Also, in someviews the function keys might serve as switches, e.g. toggling a parameter.

Change Settings

Some views have a specific Change Settings function key used for entering text and nu-merical data.

To change one or more parameters press function key (Change Settings] and select thedesired parameter by using the (A v < key. Press (Enter) to enter data in one of threeways:

Numbers and characters: Use the (Alphanumeric keys) keys according to "Front PanelKeys" on page 7. To delete a character, press function key (Backspace].List of predefined values: Use the (A v) key to select between the predefinedvalues.Bar graph data: Use the key to increment or decrement the parameter.

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Press (Enter) when ready. If desired, use the (/\ v < key to select a new parameter tobe edited, else press function key [Apply and Exit].

Alarm and Alert pop-ups

The R4 Display has two different types of pop-ups that can appear at any time, alarms andalerts. To acknowledge an alarm or an alert and to close the pop-up window, press(Enter). Examples of an alarm message and an alert message are found below.

NEW ALARMAlarm 10'

25Alarm Description:AIS: External EPFS Lost

NEW lR MESSAGE

I ACK I

For more information on alarms and alerts see Reference, section "Alarm and Alert Pop-ups" on page 35. For alarm definitions see Appendix, section "Alarm Messages" onpage 43.

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Reading Remote Ship Information

Target List View

The R4 Display will power up in Target List view. This view, also referred to as theminimal display, displays a list ofall targets sorted by range from own ship (closest first).The Iist includes MMSI, ship's name, range (RNG) and bearing (BRG). The total numberof ships in the list will be shown in the upper right corner of the list and the index of thecurrently selected ship will be shown on the right side. By toggling the (Sort By Bearing)/ (Sort By Range] function key the list will be sorted either by range or by bearing. If theIist is sorted by bearing, the start bearing will be in own COG direction. Each bearing sec-tor covers 30 and moving through the sectors is done in 15 steps by using the functionkeys 1_15 -j.and 1+15 -->1.

lat 59 0.232' Nlong ie- 0.255' E

12 MJy 09:56

4001 CATRINE 1.3 434002 MICHElLE 2.5 324003 YVETTE 3.6 284004 ANNA 4.S 30

.... 4005 SETTAN 6.0 28.. 4006 CMOlA 7.1 28

4007 DAGNY 8.2 284008 ELIZA 9.3 28

For extended information about a target in the list, select the ship with the (1\ v) key andpress function key [Extended Info] or (Enter).

The Extended Information view includes static, dynamic and voyage related data for theselected target.

lat 59 1.212' N EOlong 18 1.336' E l

VIKTORIA6124..303'518S5.118'E

Range/Bearing:

1438 nm 193

12MJy 13:11

ABeDUnder way using

engine

HeadinglRate of Turn:

7 13 lminP ..ssenger Ship~ 150*50 III

c.argo: All shipsSOG I COG:

9.0 kn /90.0 Draughl: >25.5 metersDestination:

ETA: Okt 5 19:00 MMSI:Has OTE: 'Tes IMO:

10

Press (Esc) to return to Target Lisi view.

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Function key [Send SRMI in Target List IS used to send a safety related message (SRM)to the currently selected target. For more information about sending SRMs, see Referencechapter, section "Safety Related Messages (SRM)" on page 26.

Plot View

The Plot view displays the targets closest to your ship. The Plot view is accessed bypressing (Page) followed by the function key [Plot]. Use the (h v < key to select anyof the targets on the display. The arrow keys can also be used to select targets in diagonaldirection. Brief information about the selected target is shown to the left. Use the [Zoomin] and [Zoom out] function keys to zoom in or out.

tat 59 1.973' NLong IS 2.175' E

YVETTEMMSt: 4003Range: 1,7 nmBearing: 250Heading: (JO

SOG: 1.0 knZoomlevel: 7Plotcuter radius: 16.00M'1

12 MJy 10;07

I Zoom In 11 Zoom DU' I

For extended information about a target, select the ship with the (h v < key and press,function key [Extended Info].

Pressing the function key [Send SRMI sends a safety related message (SRM) to thecurrently selected target. For more information about sending SRMs, see Reference chap-ter, section "Safety Related Messages (SRM)" on page 26.

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Set and Read Voyage Related Information

Voyage related information is displayed in Voyage view, and is accessed by pressing(Page) and then function key (Voyage). Voyage related data includes information such asdestination, estimated time of arrival (ETA) and number of people aboard.

La! 59 1.212' N bLong IS 1.336' E

11 May 13:11

Cargo

Destination

Nav,Status II.~r-"J'::I ;\C1:Il.J;ir-;-=-";li,.-::ETA 11 :'-1)000:00Draught Ii)Reg. app. flags ,-,}----

Ho. people aboard 1 1:.6-------

For more information about changing voyage related data, see Reference chapter, section"Voyage" on page 25.

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Handling Safety Related Messages (SRM)

Safety related messages (SRM) can be sent to a specific target (addressed message) orbroadcast to all targets. Maximum length for an addressed message is 156 characters andfor a broadcast message it is 161.

Read Received SRMs

The received SRMs can be accessed in the view ReceivedSRMs. To get to this view, press(Page) -ISRMsl-[Rx list!

Lat 59 1.127' NLong 1So 1.242' E

12 ~y 10:10

Rx lid

Read AdlBr Sender ArrivedYes Br 4000 12 May 10.18. .Yes Br 4001 12 May 10:18

IHELLO WORLD

I Read 11 Fo,wa

The message can either be composed manually, or taken from a predefined list. For moreinformation about how to create and send a safety related message see Reference chapter,section "Safety Related Messages (SRM)" on page 26.

Alarms and Status Lists

Current alarm status can be viewed under the Alarm List view. To enter this view, press(Page) - (Auxiliary Info]- [Alarm List]. Active alarms are marked with an exclamationmark (I). For more information on alarm messages see Appendix, section"Alarm Messages" on page 43.

Lat 59' 1.212' NLong 18' 1.336' EAbrm List

Deserr tionAIS: Tx MalfunctionAI5: Antenna VSWR exceeds rmitAIS: RxChannel 1 malfunctionAIS: RxChannel 2 malfunctonA15: RxChannel 70 malfunctionAIS: General FailureAIS: MKD Connectm LostAIS: External EPFS Losta le; I'\In 11.::llirl c:~qv Onotinn

A

12 May 13;11

-'~

J

-iol

Current status of indications and the latest events are listed in the Status List. To enter thisview, press (Page) - [Auxiliary Info] - [Status List). For a list of status messages seeAppendix, section "Indication Messages" on page 45.

Lat 59" 0.004' NLong 18" 0.004' E

Sbtus: Indiulion List

12 Miy 10:60

TIme status lncication5 Feb14 50 AIS External DGNSS In Use3 Feb 23:371 feb 03:381 Feb 03:3023 Jan02:5620 Jan 01:35

AIS: Primary Position Source In UseAIS: Rate or Turn Indicator In UseAIS: Heading ValidAIS: E::xternal SOG/COG In US;!AIS: SOG From External Position 50

Setting the Navigational Status

The ship's navigational status can be set in the Navigational Status view. This view isreached by pressing the (Status) key. The status information is selected bypressing the appropriate function key. Use the [More) function key to toggle between thedifferent status messages alternatives.

Lat 59 1.212' NLong 18" 1.336' E

Navigational Status:

Not Defined

12 M3)' 13:11

UnderWay

Display Settings

The display backlight, contrast, LED illumination, button illumination and day or nightsettings can be changed in the Display Settings view. To enter this view, press the(Display) key.

Lat 59 1.212' N 0JLong 18" 1.336' E t

Display SettingsCurrent setting: DAY

12MJy 13:11

To change between day and night mode, press [Switch to DaylNight]

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t.at 59 1.212' N 6Long 1S 1.336' E I ~

12May:3:11

Display SettingsContr

lat 59 1.212' N ()Long 18 0 1.336' E ~ ~

12M::Jy 13:11

Display SettingsLed ]lIumin~tion:

---Jf--------

L.:~~-.JIB.Cko;ghlllCon'"" fi'ed IIlum,IL~!".o--.J

To change the LED illumination, press ILED illurn.] and increase/decrease with .

Lat 59 1.212' N ()long is- 1.336' Efl

12 M3y 13:11

Display SettingsButton IlIumin.tion:

---Jf--------

L="'--.J I aOlcklight 11 Contrad Illl!!d Ilium. JL~=---1

To change the button illumination, press [Button illurn.] and increase/decrease with.

To exit the Display Settings view, press (Display) or (Esc)

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Reference

Icon Description

Miscellaneous Symbols

(DJ Active Alann(s)

EQJ Unread SRM

~ Unread Long Range messages (AUTO)ED Unacknowledged Long Range interrogations (MAN)BJ Engineering mode.., Connection to R4 lost

'!i!J lW mode (Only displayed if Ship Type = Tanker and IW mode is active)Navigational Status (Own Vessel Icons)

"'.o.?!E:J Navigational status is undefined

At anchor or moored

Under way using engine

Navigational status is one of; Not under command, Restricted manoeuvrability,Constrained by her draught, Aground, Engaged in fishing, Under way sailing, Re-served for future use.

Target Symbols (Target List, Plot View)tJ Ship (class A or B)

Base Station

+ SAR

o Aids-to-Navigation

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20

System Modes

The R4 Display has two system modes, A1S and Configuration. The system modes allowsthe user to either con figure the R4-AIS, in Configuration mode, or to perform normaloperations, in AIS mode,

Accessing AtS mode views when in a Configuration mode viewI. Press (Mode).2. Press function key (AtS). Target List view will now be displayed.3. To continue to other views press (Page).4. Press the function key associated with the desired view.

Accessing Configuration mode views when in an AIS mode viewI. Press (Mode).2. Press function key [CONFIG).3. Press the function key associated with the desired view.

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AIS Mode

AIS mode is a set of views for displaying remote targets and their related information ona plot or list format, alarms and status/indications. regional area information, read andsend safety related messages (SRMs) and long range (LR) messages.

AIS viewsTarget LISt lists brief information about the closest targets.Plot shows the closest targets on a plot and displays external information for themarked target.Voyage displays the current voyage related setungs.SR,l1s allows the user to read and send safety related messages (SRM).AZLYiliWT Info displays alarms and status/indications.Long Range allows the user to view and acknowledge long range (LR)interrogations.Regional Areas allows the user to view and con figure regional areas.

The AIS views are accessed using the function keys. If the desired view is not listed, press(Page) one or several times until the function key for the view is shown.

La! ss- 1.212' NLong 18 1.336' E

12MJy 13:11

NAMEMMSl4000 lSABElLE 1.4 1344001 CATRINE 2.04003 YVETTE 2.34002 MICHELLE 2.3

4004 ANNA 4.34005 BETTAN 5.44006 CARQA 5.54007 DAGNY 7.84008 ELlZA 8.0 vi

plot 11 voyg_11 SRM'(

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Lat 59' 1.212' NLong 18' 1.336' E

12 Mily 13:11

NAMEMMSI4000 ,ISA8ELLE ' ,.:. '.1,5 1354001 CATRINE 2.1 1334003 YVETTE 2,3 274002 MICHELLE 2.3 56 ~'I4004 ANNA 4.3 474005 BETTAN 5.4 424006 CAROLA 5.5 474007 DAGNY 7.7 354008 ELIZA 8.0 27 .",'1

->

I LongRangeAccessing an AIS view when in another AIS view

I. Press (Page).2. Press the function key associated with the desired view.

Target List

The Target List view displays a list of all targets sorted by range from own ship (closestfirst) The list includes MMSI, ship's name, range (RN G) and bearing (BRG). The totalnumber of ships in the list will be shown in the upper right corner of the list and the indexof the currently selected ship will be shown on the right side. By toggling the[Sort By Bearing)/[Sort By Range) function key the list will be sorted either by range orby bearing (If the list is sorted by bearing, the start bearing will be in own COG direction.Each bearing sector covers 30.)

To get detailed information about a target or to send an SRM to a specific target, enter thesubviews Extended Info or Send SRM

Lat 59' 0.232' NLong 18' 0.255' E

12 Mly 00:56

4001 CATRINE 1.3 434002 MICHELLE 2.5 324003 YVETTE 3.6 2B4004 ANNA 4.8 304005 BETTAN 6.0 2B4006 CAROLA 7.1 2B4007 DAGNY 8.2 2B400B ELIZA 9.3 2B

MMSI NAMEi'11 Ii it..::.'

:';1' ,L:!,~.I

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Selecting a targetI. Choose a target using the (/\ v) key.

To get extended information about a selected targetI. Press function key [Extended Info] or (Enter)

la! 59 1.212' N ();long is- 1.336' E ~ l

VIKTORIA61-24..)03'518"S5.171"E

Range/Bearing:

1438 nm 193

12 May 13:11

ABeDUnder w"'!I using

engine

He

Plot

The Plot view displays the targets closest to your ship and brief information (MMSI,range, bearing, heading and SaG) about the currently selected target. To get detailedinformation about a target or to send an SRM to a specific target, enter the subviewsExtended Irfo or Send SRM.

The inner radius of the plot is at half the distance of the outer radius.

121141y 10:07

40031.7 rm250

001.0 kn

Range:Seamg:Heading:SOG:

Lal 59 1.973' NLong is- 2.175' E

YVETTEMM5I:

Zoom level: 7Plot: otJter radius: 16.00 nm

IZoom "'11 Zoom Ou'lSelecting a target

I. Choose a target using the (1\ v < key. The arrow keys can also be used toselect target in diagonal direction.

To get extended information about a selected targetI. Press function key [Extended Info] or (Enter).

Sending an SRM to a selected targetI. Press function key [Send SRJW).2. To send SRMs, refer to "Send SRM" on page 28.

ZoomingI. Use the function keys [Zoom In) and [Zoom Out) to zoom in and out.

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Voyage

Voyage view displays voyage related data such as navigational status, estimated time ofarrival (ETA), draught, number of people aboard, destination and cargo.

Lat ss- 1.212' NLong ia- 1.336' E

12IWy 13:11

Nav. status

ETA I.)I).I)U (I( :.: :

Draught I'JReg. app. flags ;"'1.)----

No. people :aboard 1 1::

Safety Related Messages (SRM)Safety related messages (SRM) can be received from remote targets or created and sentto a specific target (addressed message) or broadcast to all targets. Maximum length foran addressed message is 156 characters and for a broadcast message it is 161.

Lat 59 2.522' NLong 18 2.781' E

SRMS

12~y 10:10

Rx listThe Rx List view allows the user to read. delete and reply or forward a received SRM.

Lat 59 1.127' NLong 18 1.242' ER.x Ust

Read AdlBr Sender Arrived

12 MJy 10:19

Yes Br' 4000 . 12 May 10:18 -. Yes Br 4001 12 May 10:18

IHEllO WORLD

I Rood 11 Fo,w.,d 11 Reply 1

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Read a received SRMI. Press function key [Rx List].2. Select SRM from the list using (1\ v).3. If necessary press function key [Read] to see the entire message.

Reply to a received SRMI. Press function key [Rx List].2. Select SRM from the list using (1\ v).3. Press function key [Reply].4. Continue from point 2 under "Send an SRM with manually entered text" on

page 28.

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Forward a received SRMI. Press function key [Rx List]2. Select SRM from the list with (A v)3. Press function key [Forward].4. Continue from point 2 under "Send an SRM with manually entered text" on

page 28

Delete a received SRM1. Press function key [Rx List!2 Select SRM from the list using (A v)3. Press function key [Delete SRM]

Tx ListSent SRMs are stored and can be retrieved in the Tx List view. Use this view to read anddelete previously sent messages. Also, an SRM can be used as baseline for a new messageby selecting the desired message followed by the function key [Forward]. The selectedsent SRM's text field is then copied into the new SRM's text field.

Lat 59' 2.522' NLon9 18' 2,781' ET.- list

Status I Ad/Br I Rectever I Sent

12Miry 10:21

I

HI

Read I1 Forward I

fJMfi!lut...

Send an SRM based on a previously transmitted SRMI. Press function key [Tx List].2. Select SRM from the list using (A v)3. Press function key [Forward)4. Continue from point 2 under "Send an SRM with manually entered text" on

page 28.

Delete a transmitted SRMI. Press function key [Tx List].2. Select SRM from the list using (A v)3. Press function key [Delete SRM].

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Send SRMThe Send SRM view allows the user to create and send an SRM, addressed or broadcast.The message text can be taken from a predefined list or entered manually. A manuallyentered text can be stored in the list ofpredefined SRM texts as a user predefined SRM.A user predefined SRM can also be removed from the list (factory predefined messagescannot be removed).

Lat 59 1.087' NLong IS 1.199' E

12MJy 10;01

Channel:

14.O'laracters left:

GOOD DAyl

Addressedl8roadcast: To:------

Send an SRiH with manually entered text1. Press function key [Send SRM].2. Enter message text using the alphanumeric keypad and press (Enter).

(To erase characters use the [Backspace] function key.)3. Select the Addressed/Broadcast field and press (Enter).4. Use (A v) to choose Addressed ifyou want to send the SRM to a specific target

or Broadcast if you want to send the SRM to all targets, then press (Enter).5. If Addressed is selected: Press ( and (Enter). Type in the target address and

press (Enter). Ifyou have selected a target in Target List or Plot view, thetarget address is already filled in.

6. Select the Channel field and press (Enter).7. Select between AUTO, A, B or A+B with (A v) and press (Enter).8. Send the SRM by pressing function key [Send].

Save as predefined SRM1. Press function key [Send SRM].2. Enter message text, select addressedlbroadcast and channel, as described under

"Send an SRM with manually entered text" above.3. Press the function key [Save as Predefined].

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Lat 59' 1.212' N~Long 18' 1.336' E

Predefined SRM'sI HAVE SPRUNG LEAK~ I HAVE(OLLIDED WITH 'Y5SEl

~ I AM SINKING~ I AM AGROUND~ih@t@@i#i;iII NEED SOME HELP

I S.~c1 I

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I 0.1.,. ISend a predefined SRM

1. Press function key [Send SRM).2. Press function key [Choose Predefined).3. Choose SRM text with (1\ v).4. Press the function key [Select).5. Continue with the point 2 under "Send an SRM with manually entered text"

above.

Delete a user predefined SRM1. Press function key [Send SRM).2. Press function key [Choose Predefined).3. Choose the user predefined SRM using (1\ v).4. Press the function key [Delete).

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Auxiliary Into

The Auxiliary Info view has two subviews, Alarm List view displaying a list of currentalarm status, and Sea Ills List view displaying a list of current indication status and latestevents.

Alarm List

Lat 59' 1.212' NLcng 18 1.336' E

AUXILIARY INFO

12~y 13:13

The Alarm List view lists current status of all alarms. Active alarms are presented in thetop of the list and are marked with an exclamation mark (!).

30

Lat 59 1.212' NLong 18 1.336' EAlum list

Descrl tionAIS: -Tx MalfunctIOn - .AIS: Antenna VSWR exceeds OmitAIS: RxChannell malfunctionAIS: RxChannel 2 malfunctionAIS: RxChannel 70 malfuncUonAIS: General FarureAIS: MKDComection LostAIS: External EPFS Lost8 le; I\In \f;::lbrl n

Status ListThe Status List view lists current status of indications and the latest events.

Lat 59' 0.ClJ4' NLong 18' 0.004' E

Shltus: [ndic..tion List

li me status Indicaticn

12MJ~ 10:50

5 Feb 1450 - AlSExternal OGHSS In Use -3 Feb 23:371 Feb 03:381 Feb 03:3023 Jan 02:5S20 Jan 01:35

A1S: Primary Position Source In UseA1S: Rate Of Turn Indicator In UseAIS: Heading ValidAIS: ~xternal SOG/COG In UseAlS: SOG From ::x1ernal Position Sou ..

StatusAJS: UTC Oock lost

Own Ship DataThe Own Ship Data view shows the ships own data, which is transmitted to other vessels.The first view displays the ships dynamic information.

UTC DirectGPS

I Next

593.317' "183.623' E30.0 0

5.0 knO'51Jrnin

Lat ss- 0,038' NLong 18' 0,042' E

Lot:Long:coo:soo.HOG:ROT:Sync S1ate:Type of EPFS;

UTC:RAIM:Ref. Pas:AGE:

12MJy 11:25

oNo1 in use0,0.0,0o

...

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Pressing the function key [Next] d isplays ship static and voyage related data.

Lat ss- 0.038' NLong 18 0.042' E

SIMP SON

12MoIy 11:25

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To return to the view displaying dynamic data, press the function key [Previous].

Long Range Messages

Received long range (LR) interrogations and transmitted replies are displayed in the LongRange view. The user can delete LRs and manually send replies to LRs that have not beenacknowledged. For a list oflong range definitions see Appendix, section "Long RangeDefin itions" on page 45.

Note that the reply mode for the R4 can be set up to automatically acknowledge, or to letthe user manually acknowledge any LR interrogation . To change the LR reply mode, see7000 108-0 11 Installation Manual R4-AIS Shipbome Class A Transponder System.

Lat ss - 0.005' NLong 18 O.OOS' El ong Range messages

AlTived Sender ABC EFIOPlfW

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Reply into sent :AB CEFIOPUW

Interr . ??????????Reply ?????????1-

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Re ply to an LR interrogation (only when current LR reply mode is set to manual)I . Select LR message using (1\ v ).2. Press function key [Send Reply].

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Refuse to rep ly to an LR interrogation (only when current LR repl y mode is set tomanual)

I . Select LR message using (1\ v ) .2. Press function key (Refuse Reply] .

Delete an LR interrogation/messageI . Select LR message using (1\ v ).2. Press function key [Delete] .

Regional Areas

The Regional Areas views allows the user to list , edit and delete ex isti ng reg ional areasand to add new regional area defin itions.

Lat 59 1.172'NLong 18 1.293' E

Regional Areas

Updated at Lat NE Long NE Ut SW

12)by 11:1)

Long SW

12 May OO :OO 3o-JD.0" N 026'"4D .a E12 May 00 :00 2g-JO.cr N 012"40-1)" E12 tuby 00:00 30'"30.0' N 028""40 .0" E12 Ma y 00 :00 27"30.0' N 026"

Delete a Regional AreaI. Select Regional Area using (/\ v).2. Press function key [Delete Area] and confirm with (Enter).

Edit a Regional Area

Lat 59 1.543' NLcng 18 1.701' E

In Use: HoUpdated AI: 12 May

12 Ma, 12:41

Tim@oflnuse: 030512.00lrIo Source: Milnu.r Input

Ch A: ~ SW: INormal :o::J~ J;1 Rx: WCh B: ~ sw: !Normal "':]rx: P Rx: ~

Po-wer: IHigh ::::J NE lat:Zone Size: 1'-,----'iJ NE long:

SW Lat:

sw long:

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L Select Regional Area using (/\ v).2. Press function key [Display Area).3. Press function key [Edit Area).4. Use (/\ v < to select the parameter to be edited and press (Enter).5. Enter the new value using the keypad, or ifit is a drop down list, select a value

using (/\ v) and press (Enter). To check or uncheck the Tx and Rx check boxes,use the [On/Off] function key.

6. Press function key [Apply) and confirm with (Enter).

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Alarm and Alert Pop-ups

There are two types of pop-up windows, alarms and alerts..Alerts pop-ups that can occurare Failed to send SRM, New Long Range Message and L05s ofconnection to the R4Transponder. To acknowledge an alarm or an alert and close the pop-up window, press(Enter)

Alarms

Whenever a new alarm occurs, a pop-up window will appear on the R4 Display. Activealarms are listed in the Alarm List view. For explanation of different alarms, see Appen-dix, section "Alarm Messages" on page 43.

NEW ALARMAlarm ID:25AJ ar m Descri ption:AIS: External EPFS Lost

Failed to send SRM

If an SRM has not reached the addressed target or if it has failed to be sent, the user willbe notified and offered to re-send the SRM.

Failed 10 send Ihe SRMIlHIII~ do you want to tryagain?

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New Long Range Message

In the case a long range (LR) interrogation is to be manually acknowledged at receptionof an interrogation, an alert pop-up window will appear on the R4 Display. The LRinterrogation is listed in the Long Range view, where the user can choose to send apositive acknowledge, a negative acknowledge or simply ignorethe interrogation.

NEW LR MESSAGE

I ACK I

Loss of connection to the R4 Transponder

If a loss of connection to the R4 Transponder is detected, the following pop-up windowwill appear.

The connection to R4 waslost!

OK

Note: The icon Connection to R4 lost (see "Icon Description" on page 19) will also beactivated when the connection is lost. The icon will disappear when connection to the R4is re-established.

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Configuration Mode

Configuration mode is a set of views that allows the user to modify the configurationsettings for the R4-AIS To get to the Configuration views, press (Mode) followed byfunction key ICONFlG]. To reach the configuration top view from one of the configura-tion views press the (Page).

Config viewsDisplay Settings allows the user to configure settings for the R4 Display.Buzzer allows the user to configure event related sounds.Ship / AIS Static and its subviews allows the user to see current ship static data,GNSS antenna positions and VHF radio senings. (To configure theseparameters, see 7000 108-01 I Installation Manual R4-AIS Shipbome Class ATransponder System.Long Range allows the user to see current long range reply mode and filtersettings. (To configure these parameters, see 7000108-01 I Installation ManualR4-AIS Shipbome Class A Transponder System.

t.at 59 1.212' NLong ia- 1.336' E

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CONFIGURATION MODE

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Display Settings

The Display Settings view allows the user to adjust display back light, contrast, LEDintensity and button illumination. Two serparate settings are provided, for day or nightoperation.

Lat 59 0.456' NLong 18 0.503' E

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Contrast:

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Baoklight:

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LEO Light Intensity:J

Button Ilumination:J

Ooy Settings ----'rN"igIt Sel!ings -----,Bacldight:Jr------

Contrast:Jt-------

LED Light Intensity:

JButton DJumination:Jt-------

DAY settings

Changing display settingsI. Press function key [Display Settings].2. Press function key [Change Settings).3. Select Day Settings or Night Settings with .4. Select the setting you want to change using (1\ v) and press (Enter).5. Modify the setting with and press (Enter). Repeat step 3 to 5 if necessary.6. Press function key [Apply and Exit].

(Note: As previously described in the "Getting Started" chapter, it is also possible tochange display settings by pressing the (Display) key.)

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Buzzer

The Buzzer view allows the user to associate an event with a specific sound. The settingscan be restored to their default values.

Lat 59' 1.212' NLong 18' 1.336' E

Configure buzzer associated withevent

Key pressed IClick -=.JAl.-.m waiting for ACK I Beep ::::JLR request IBeep ..:JUnread text messages IBeep o:=:JMan over board I Beep -=.J

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Changing Buzzer settings1. Press function key [Buzzer].2. Press function key [Change Settings].3. Select the setting you want to change using (/\ v) and press (Enter).4. Modify the setting with (/\ v) and press (Enter)5. Press function key [Apply and Exit).

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Ship I AIS Static Data

The Ship / AIS Static views allows the user to see current ship static data (MMSI, IMONo, Ship Name, Call Sign, Height Over Keel and Ship Type), GNSS antenna positionsand VHF radio settings. To configure these parameters, see 7000 108-011 InstallationManual R4-AIS Shipbome Class A Transponder System.

Ship Static DataPress function key (Ship Static].

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1:300')I~-::.: '.'6-1 ... _ (IMONo:

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Ship static Datat.4MSI:

Ship Name:

call Ion:Height Over Keel:

Shfpt)pe:

GNSS AntennasPress function key [GNSS Antennas].

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Lat 59 1.212' NLong 18 1.336' E

GIISS AntennasExternal:A r:;s-B 1120e r:;s-D j 120

1ntema1:

A r0-B r0-e r0-D ro-

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Dimension Distance 1:':1)

A 0-511;511 = 51J :n or greater

B0- 511;511 = 511:n or greater

C 0-63;63 = 63 m or greater

D 0-63;63 = 63 m or greater

The dimension A should be in the direction of the transmined heading information (bowl.Reference point of reported position not available, but dimensions of ship are available:A ~ C ~ 0 and B " 0 and D " o.Neither reference point of reported position nor dimensions of ship available:A ~ B ~ C ~ D ~ 0 (e default)

VHF Radio SettingsPress function key [VHF Radio Settings]

Lat 59 1.212' NLong 18 1.336' E

VHF Radio Settings (pwd)

ChafVlel A:. 12087 SW: Itlor m:. 3 Tx:ChalYlel B: J2088 SW: INorrr.s, ...:] Tx:

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Power: IHigh ::J

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Long Range Settings

The Long Range view allows the user to see the current settings for Long Range (LR)interrogations. To change the senings, see 7(01)() 108-011 Installation Manual R4-AISShipbome Class A Transponder System.

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Lat 59 1.212' NLong 18 1.336' E

Long Range SettingsReply filter: p Sti~ ID

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Appendix

Alarm Messages

The alarm messages and the corresponding identities are listed below:

ID Message text001 Tx malfunction002 Antenna VSWR exceeds limit003 R.x channel I malfunction004 Rx channel 2 malfunction005 Rx channel 70 malfunction006 General failure008 . MKD connection lost025 External EPFS lost026 No sensor position in use029 No valid SaG information030 No valid COG information032 Heading lost/invalid035 No valid ROT information

Alarm Description

Tx MalfunctionA Tx Malfunction alarm is generated if there is a malfunction in the radio transmitterhardware or ifthe antenna VSWR exceeds an allowed ratio. If the radio transmitter returnsto normal operation or if VSWR returns to a value below the allowed treshold, the alarmis cleared.

Antenna VSWR Exceeds limitThe VSWR of the antenna is checked for every transmission and ifit exceeds a given ratiothen a VSWR alarm is generated. If the VSWR goes below the allowed threshold, thealarm is cleared.

Rx MalfunctionsThe radio receivers are continously monitored and if any part of the receivers hardwareshould malfunction, a Rx Malfunction alarm is generated for that receiver. If the radioreceiver returns to normal operation, the alarm is cleared.

General FailureThis alarm is generated if the R4-AIS Transponder fails to initiate the radio. Ifthis alarmoccurs, contact your retailer.

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MKD Connection LostThis alarm is active if the communication between the R4-AIS Transponder and thedisplay unit does not work. The alarm popup will appear if the display to transpondercommunication is lost and the transponder to display communication still works.

External EPFS LostThis alarm is generated if the position from the external Electronic Position Fixing Systemis invalid (i.e. no external GNSS). Due to the fallback arrangement for the positioning sen-sor this alarm can be inactive up to 30 seconds (during which the internal GNSS is used)before the alarm is activated.

No Sensor Position In UseThis alarm is active if the AIS system does not have a valid position (latitudellongitude)

. from any sensor.

No Valid SOG InfonnationlNo Valid COG Information. These alarms are active if the AIS system does not have a valid SOG (Speed.Over

Ground) or a valid COG (Course Over Ground) from any sensor. The SOG and COG isbased on the speed log (if external GNSS is used and a valid heading is available) or theGNSS currently in use.

Heading LostllnvalidThis alarm is generated if either the heading information is lost/invalid (from externalsensors) or if the heading is undefined.

No Valid ROT InformationThis alarm is active if ROT (Rate Of Turn) is undefined or ifno valid ROT informationis available from external sensor or internal calculations.

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Indication Messages

The indication messages, with identity and type information, are listed below:

ID007021022023024025027028031033034036053054055056061061063064066

~StatusStatusStatusStatusStatusStatusStatusStatusStatusStatusStatusEventStatusStatusStatusEventStatusEventEventEventStatus

Message textUTC clock lostExternal DGNSS in useExternal GNSS in useInternal DGNSS in use (beacon)Internal DGNSS in use (msg 17)Internal GNSS in useExternal SOG/COG in useInternal SOG/COG in useHeading validRate of Turn Indicator in useOther ROT source in useChannel management parameters changedSOG from external position sourceSOG from log sensorUTC clock OKChannel management zone memory changedEnter semaphore modeLeave semaphore modeNVM Checksum errorRATDMA overflowTanker Low VHF Power Mode

Long Range Definitions

A = Ship's name, call sign, and IMO numberB = Date and time of message compositionC = PositionE Course over ground (COG)F = Speed over ground (SOG)I = Destination and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)o = DraughtP = Ship/CargoU = Ship's length, breadth, typeW = Persons on board

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GUI Hierarchy

STATUS=>. Navigational Status

. . . . . . . . . Under Way Eng ... At Anchor

.Moored ... IW mode ON/OFF (Only displayed if Ship Type = Tanker)

.. Not Under Command .. Restricted Manoeuvrability

Constrained By Draught Aground

. Engaged in fishing .. Under Way Sail

, . Status Not Defined

MODE => AIS Target List , Extended Info.................. SendSRM , Sort By Bearing / Sort By Range - 15(When Sort By Bearing is chosen) + 15(When Sort By Bearing is chosen) Plot , Extended Info..................SendSRM . . . . . . . . . .. Zoom In.................. Zoom Out......... Voyage

.. Change Settings / Apply and Exit ' I W mode ON/OFF (Only displayed ifVSD Ship Type = Tanker).. , SRMs , Rx List............................ Read

.............................Reply................... '" Forward

Delete SRM......................... Forward

............................ Reply

............................ Delete SRM .. " . . .. . Tx List............................. Read.. , . . . . . . .. . Forward .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delete SRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forward................ . .. DeleteSRM............... . SendSRM

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J .. Auxiliary InfoAlarm list

........ Status ListOwn Ship Data

. Next / Previous . Long Range

Send ReplyRefuse Reply

. . . . . . Delete .. Regional Areas

Display Area... Edit Area

........ . .. Apply......... Delete Area

New Area... Apply

Delete

MODE => CONFIG Display Settings

Change Settings / Apply and Exit . Buzzer

Change Settings / Apply and Exit Ship I AlS Static

Ship Static . . . . . . . . . . . GNSS Antennas

. . . . . . VHF Radio Settings..... Long Range

....... Engineer Mode On / Engineer Mode Off

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GlossaryAIS. . Automatic Identification System

ARP A Advanced Research Projects Agency

COG Course Over Ground

DGNSS .. Differential Global Navigational Satellite System

DSC. . .. Digital Selective Calling

ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System

EPFS Electronic Position Fixing System

GNSS Global Navigational Satellite System

IALA International Association of Lighthouse Authorities

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IMO . .. International Maritime Organization

ITU International Telecommunications Union

LR Long Range

MKD Minimum Keyboard and Display

MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity

NVM Non-Volatile Memory

RATDMA Random Access Time Division Multiple Access

ROT. . Rate Of Turn

Rx. . . Receive

SAR .. .. Search And Rescue

SOG Speed Over Ground

SOLAS International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

SRM. . . Safety Related Message

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TDMA ... Time Division Multiple Access

Tx ., .... Transmit

UTC.. .. Universal Time Coordinated

VHF.. . Very High Frequency

VSWR ... Voltage Standing Wave Ratio. (A low value indicates a problem with the an-tenna or connections/cables to the antenna.)

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Index

AAIS Mode 21AIS Static Data 40Alarm 14Alarm List 30Alarm Messages 43Alerts 9,35Alphanumeric Keys 7Auxiliary Info 30

BBacklight 16Button Illumination 17Buzzer 39

CCall Sign 40Cargo 25Configuration Mode 37Contrast 16

DDestination 25Display Settings 15,38Draught 25

EETA 25

FFailed to send SRM 35Front Panel 7Function Keys 8

GGNSS Antennas 40GUI Hierarchy 46

IIcon Description 19Indication Messages 45

LLED Illumination 17 .Long Range Definitions 45

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Long Range Interrogations 32Long Range Messages 32

MMain Features 6MMSI40

NNavigational Status 15, 19

PPlot 22Plot View 11

RR4 Display 8Read SRMs 13, 26Regional Areas 33Remote Ship Information 10Rx List 26

SSafety Related Messages 13, 26Send SRM28Send SRMs 13, 28Ship Data 3 IShip Name 40Ship Type 40SRM 13,26Static Data 40Status List 14,31Symbols 19System Modes 20System Overview 5

TTarget List 22Target symbols 19Tx List 27

vVHF Radio Settings 4 IViews 8Voyage 25Voyage Related Information 12

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