Simrad CS66 Operating instructions

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Operator Manual

Simrad CS66

Chart System

English

About this document

Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by

110504

A

First issue.

100205

B

Updated to include CS66 8-channels system used as ECDIS back-up.

Applies to software version 1.2.xx.

301105

C

New software release (1.3.xx.), including changes to Chart Presentation

dialog, new commands in Navigation menu and updated procedure for

starting a route.

060106

CB

CD ROM replaced with DVD in MC50 computer, new backup recovery

procedure.

050906

D

New software release (2.1.xx.) implementing the IMO S-52 requirements

(C-MAP SDK 3.6). Minor changes to MMI.

201107

DB

New speaker, causing update to illustrations and spare parts listing.

201107

E

New software release (2.2.xx.) adapted to new 19” ECDIS monitors.

Spare parts listing updated

160909 NG JGV THE

F

New software release (3.1.xx.) implementing new presentation library 3.4.

No part of this work covered by the copyright here on may be reproduced or otherwise

copied without prior permission from Navico Holding AS. The information contained in

this document is subject to change without prior notice.

Navico Holding AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or

consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this

document.

Operator Manual

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This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad CS66

Chart System.

This manual assumes that the user is familiar with the

foundations of navigation. In addition, the user should have

basic knowledge of the Windows user interface, such as

operation of pull down menus and dialog boxes.

In this manual, names of dialog boxes, menu commands and

menu keys are written in boldface (e.g. Navigation menu Edit

command, OK key). References to keys on the keyboard and on

the optional operator panels are written in boldface, but in a

different text style (e.g. F9 key).

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is

emphasized as follows:

Note Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some

important information.

Caution Used for warning the reader that a risk of damage to the

equipment exists if care is not exercised.

WARNING Used when it is necessary to warn personnel

that a risk of injury or death exists if care is

not exercised.

The CS system includes the complete CS66 Operator manual in

pdf format. The manual is displayed by tapping Help followed

by the Operator Manual… command.

If a printer is connected to the CS system, it is possible to print

part of or the complete manual.

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Sections

This manual is divided in the following sections:

1 System description

An overview of the CS66 system and its components.

2 System start-up and shut-down

Procedure for starting and stopping the CS66 chart system.

3 User interface

An overview of operator units and the user interface.

4 Getting ready to use the system

Common procedures that have to be performed before the system is ready to use.

5 Setting up the display

Standard and optional display presentations that could set for the system.

6 Tools for safe navigation

Parameters and procedures used for increasing safety to navigation.

7 Working with routes

Methods and parameter settings used when planning a route.

8 Navigating with the CS66

Procedures for operation and for sailing along a pre-planned route.

9 Managing the chart database

Description of how the chart database is automatically and manually updated.

10 Maintenance

Simple maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system operator.

11 System messages

A description of how system messages and indications are displayed, the different types

of messages available, together with an alphabetic list of all system messages.

12 Fault finding

Symptoms and suggested corrective actions for the MC50 computer.

13 Terms and abbreviations

14 Index

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Contents

1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION......................................................1

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................2

1.2 System components........................................................................................2

1.3 The software ...................................................................................................6

1.4 The chart database..........................................................................................6

2 SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN................................7

2.1 Start-up ...........................................................................................................8

2.2 Turning the CS66 system OFF.......................................................................8

3 USER INTERFACE ..............................................................9

3.1 Operator panels.............................................................................................10

3.2 Display organization.....................................................................................18

3.3 Chart symbols...............................................................................................24

3.4 On-Screen keyboard .....................................................................................25

3.5 The logbook..................................................................................................26

4 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM.............................29

4.1 Installing a chart database ............................................................................30

4.2 Setting up primary and secondary reference systems...................................36

4.3 Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal .............................................40

5 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY ..............................................41

5.1 Display palettes

.............................................................................................42

5.2 Chart layout on the display

...........................................................................43

5.3 Information

windows....................................................................................47

5.4 Selecting the chart scale ...............................................................................51

5.5 Positioning the chart on the screen

...............................................................52

5.6 Displaying vectors and trails ........................................................................53

5.7 Head up display............................................................................................56

6 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION .......................................57

6.1 Man Over Board...........................................................................................58

6.2 Danger alarm settings...................................................................................58

6.3 Displaying inform

ation about danger objects...............................................60

6.4 Other vessels’ m

ovement..............................................................................61

6.5 Tracking a vessel’s motion...........................................................................64

6.6 Setting a fixed mark at vessel position.........................................................67

6.7 Variable range marker..................................................................................68

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6.8 Fixed range markers .....................................................................................69

6.9 Manually calculating vessel position............................................................70

6.10 Tidal predictions...........................................................................................72

7 WORKING WITH ROUTES................................................75

7.1 General..........................................................................................................76

7.2 The Route Editor window.............................................................................76

7.3 Route sym

bols ..............................................................................................78

7.4 Route param

eters..........................................................................................79

7.5 Creating a new route.....................................................................................81

7.6 Displaying routes..........................................................................................87

7.7 Modifying routes ..........................................................................................88

7.8 Copying a route ............................................................................................90

7.9 Printing a route .............................................................................................91

7.10 Deleting a route ............................................................................................91

7.11 Exporting routes ...........................................................................................91

7.12 Importing routes ...........................................................................................92

8 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS66.........................................93

8.1 General..........................................................................................................94

8.2 Creating and sailing along a quick route......................................................94

8.3 Sailing along a predefined route...................................................................97

8.4 Calculating position and range/bearing......................................................101

8.5 Alarm messages..........................................................................................103

9 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE ...............................105

9.1 General........................................................................................................106

9.2 Official chart updates..................................................................................106

9.3 Adding Mariner objects

..............................................................................108

9.4 Viewing available charts, chart legend and summary report......................113

10 MAINTENANCE..............................................................115

10.1 Maintenance philosophy.............................................................................116

10.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the computer surface...............................116

10.3 Checking the connectors.............................................................................116

10.4 Replacing the air inlet fan filter..................................................................116

10.5 Verifying the display color.........................................................................116

10.6 Preventive maintenance intervals...............................................................118

10.7 Backup and restore procedures...................................................................119

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11 SYSTEM MESSAGES .......................................................127

11.1 Main failure alarm......................................................................................128

11.2 The CS message system..............................................................................128

11.3 Testing the alarm system............................................................................129

12 FAULT FINDING ............................................................133

12.1 Fault location/identification........................................................................134

13 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS........................................135

14 INDEX...........................................................................139

14.1 General index..............................................................................................140

14.2 Menu index.................................................................................................146

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This section provides an overview of the CS66 system and

its components.

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1.1 Introduction

The CS66 system

CS66 is a planning, monitoring and reporting system for

navigation.

CS66 displays the vessel position, speed and course in real time

in the chart, based on information received from navigational

sensors. The vessel’s symbol is displayed with actual heading,

and speed vectors may also be indicated. Chart information

critical to safe navigation defined by IMO will always appear on

the display, while other chart information may be switched off.

Based on speed and course information, the system generates

danger and grounding alarms, independent of mode of

operation.

The system includes route planning, and routes are planned

independent of the actual vessel position. The routes are

checked for dangerous position of waypoints and legs as the

route is planned. The routes are stored and may be recalled

whenever necessary. The system has no limitations to number of

waypoints in a route.

1.2 System components

A CS66 system includes the following units:

− MC50 MKII Marine computer

− FB200 Filterbox

− Chart Interface unit

− Cherry keyboard

− Logitech TrackMan® wheel

− Splitter cable for TrackMan wheel and keyboard

− Loudspeaker

− Alarm Reset unit

The basic system may be expanded with a second monitor, a

COP20/30 Operator panel, a COP10 remote operator panel, a

Radar Processor unit and with a printer.

If no COP20/30 is included in the system, an optional switch

may be installed to turn the system ON/OFF.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

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MC50 MKII computer

MC50 MKII is built around a high–performance computer,

running Microsoft

®

Windows XP™ operating system.

The computer includes floppy drive and DVD-RW drive.

Monitor

A monitor must be included in the system. This might be

supplied by others.

An optional second monitor can also be included.

A separate Instruction manual is delivered with the monitor.

This manual includes description for the monitor’s operation and

adjustment.

FB200 Filter box

FB200 is used for filtering the power to the computer to avoid

electromagnetic interference.

Chart Interface unit

All external equipment is connected to the CS66 system via the

Chart Interface unit.

Cherry keyboard

The keyboard used in the CS66 systems is a low-profile compact

keyboard with 86 keys.

TrackMan

®

wheel

Logitech TrackMan

®

Wheel is used as pointing device in the

CS66 system.

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Loudspeaker

A speaker is included in the CS66 system. As the computer not

includes any internal speaker, this external speaker must be

connected to get audible alarms.

Alarm Reset unit

An Alarm Reset unit is included in the CS66 systems. The unit is

used to reset any main system alarm created when power is lost

or if the chart system stops working.

COP10 Remote Operator panel (Option)

The COP10 Remote Operator panel makes it possible to remotely

operate the most important functions in the CS66 system.

COP10 is designed for mounting in the helmsman chair’s

armrest.

COP20 Operator panel (Option)

The COP20 Operator panel includes keyboard, track ball with

cursor keys, power key, alarm indicator and dimmer key for

panel lighting.

COP30 Operator panel (Option)

The COP30 Operator panel includes keyboard, dedicated keys,

power key, alarm indicator and trackball with cursor keys.

A dimmer key for panel lighting is also included.

External ON/OFF switch (Option)

The external ON/OFF switch may be used if the location of the

computer complicates access to the computer’s main power key.

Radar processor unit (Option)

Used for connecting the vessel’s radar system to the CS66.

A separate manual is delivered for this unit.

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1.3 The software

The software for CS66 is running on Microsoft®

Windows XP™ Operating system.

Software version and version of presentation library in use can

be displayed by tapping Help followed by About…

The example above may not reflect the sw version installed on your

system.

1.4 The chart database

The CS66 system has pre-installed word-wide C-Map CM-93

Edition 3.0 (CM-93/3) charts distributed by Jeppesen Marine.

Charts in S57 and S63 format may also be imported to the CS

system. Separate software module must be obtained from

Jeppesen. A fee will apply.

The C-Map-93 Edition 3.0 database includes detailed charts, but

a permit code for detailed chart zones have to be obtained from

Jeppesen or your local Simrad dealer before the system can be

used.

The C-Map chart database installed from factory may be

outdated. An updated chart database will be received from

Jeppesen when the permit code is obtained!

The CS66 system does also allow for installing and using charts

in S57 and S63 format from any other chart supplier.

Refer Installing a chart database, page 30.

SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN

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2 SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN

This section describes how to start and stop the CS66 system.

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2.1 Start-up

The CS system should be left with the power ON.

If no external power switch is installed, the system is switched

ON by pressing the power button on the computer. This button

is accessed by loosening the two screws in the front and

removing the front panel.

If the CS66 system includes a COP20/30 panel or an external

ON/OFF switch, the system is turned ON by pressing the

POWER key.

When power is switched on, the operating system will be

started, automatically followed by the CS program.

When the system is switched ON after the first-time

initialization, the system will start with the same settings that

were activated when the system was turned OFF.

2.2 Turning the CS66 system OFF

It is not possible to turn OFF the CS program separately. If no

external power button is available, the CS system is turned OFF

by pressing the power button on the computer. Refer illustration

above.

If a COP20/30 panel or an external ON/OFF switch is included

in the system, the power is turned OFF by pressing the POWER

key for 2 seconds.

The CS program will shut down, followed by the shutdown

procedure for the operating system.

POWER

BUTTON

USER INTERFACE

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3 USER INTERFACE

This section gives an overview of standard and optional CS66

operator panels and the user interface.

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3.1 Operator panels

A standard CS66 system is delivered with a Cherry keyboard

and with a TrackMan

®

Wheel. The Cherry keyboard and the

TrackMan wheel may be replaced by a COP20 or a COP30

Operator panel.

An optional COP10 may be included for remotely operating the

CS66 system.

Cherry keyboard

The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different

dialog boxes.

Several function keys are pre-defined as short-cut keys. Refer

Tool bar, page 19.

The arrow keys in the lower right corner of the keyboard may be

used for selecting chart scale. Refer Selecting the chart scale,

page 51.

The Cherry keyboard has no internal illumination. External

illumination must be installed to ensure that all key labels can be

read under different light conditions!

TrackMan

®

Wheel

The TrackMan

®

Wheel is used to position the cursor on the

screen.

The cursor keys have the following functions:

• Left key is used to click on keys and operate menus.

• Right key is used to display the Object information dialog.

Refer

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Object information window, page 23.

• The middle key is used both with the scrolling function, and

by pressing the key:

− The scrolling function is used to increase/decrease the

chart scale

− Pressing the key will move the chart center to cursor

position

− Pressing and holding the key while the cursor is moved

will zoom the display to the specified rectangle area

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COP20 Operator panel (Option)

A COP20 may be included in the CS66 system to replace the

Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel.

COP20

Trackball

Power key

Used for turning the CS66 system ON/OFF. Refer page 8.

Dimmer key

The dimmer key is used for adjusting the illumination on the

COP20 panel.

Alarm indicator

When an alarm situation occurs, the alarm indicator will be lit.

An acoustic alarm will sound, and the Alarm window will

automatically be displayed showing an alarm text.

When the alarm is acknowledged, the acoustic alarm and the

light in the alarm indicator will be turned off. Refer The CS

message system, page 128.

POWER

KEY

ALARM

INDICATOR

DIMMER

TRACK BALL WITH

COURSOR KEYS

KEYBOARD

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