Raytheon Synapsis Conning NX Operating instructions

Brand: Raytheon

Model: Synapsis Conning NX

Type: Operating instructions

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CHANGE HISTORY

Date Change

May 2018 New edition

Jan 2019 Docking display added

April 2019 Warning in Docking Display page added

July 2019

Screenshots renewed

Send AIS Message added

October 2019 Chapter 2.5.11 added

May 2020 Docking Display edited

July 2020

List of Abbreviations edited

Numerous images updated

Table 2-15 updated

Chapter 2.7 added

August 2020

Chapter 2.4.6 updated

Chapter 2.7 updated

November 2020 Chapter 2.4.10 added, heading edited in Chapter 2.4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

0 General ........................................................................................................................ 0-7

0.1 Conventions of Depiction ...................................................................................... 0-8

0.2 Product and Performance Standards .................................................................... 0-8

0.3 Further Documents ............................................................................................... 0-8

0.4 List of Abbreviation ............................................................................................... 0-9

1 Technical Description ................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Function and Purpose ........................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Tasks and Performance feature ............................................................................ 1-1

2 Operation ..................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Trackball Functions ............................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Configurations and Settings .................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Change Display Colors .................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.2 Adjust Dimming .............................................................................................. 2-3

2.2.3 Profile Administration ..................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.4 Adjust Time Settings ...................................................................................... 2-6

2.2.5 Adjust Escalation Time for Alarm Transfer to BNWAS ................................... 2-7

2.2.6 Adjust Depth Alert .......................................................................................... 2-8

2.2.7 Show Software Information ............................................................................ 2-9

2.2.8 Login with different user mode ..................................................................... 2-10

2.3 MFC Task Switch ................................................................................................ 2-11

2.4 General Display and Configuration Elements ...................................................... 2-13

2.4.1 Wind / Drift ................................................................................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Depth ........................................................................................................... 2-14

2.4.3 Time ............................................................................................................ 2-15

2.4.4 Navigation .................................................................................................... 2-16

2.4.5 Track ........................................................................................................... 2-17

2.4.6 Alerts ........................................................................................................... 2-19

2.4.7 Rudder / RPM .............................................................................................. 2-23

2.4.8 Filter Settings ............................................................................................... 2-23

2.4.9 Export .......................................................................................................... 2-24

2.4.10 Remote Dimming ......................................................................................... 2-27

2.5 Display Pages ..................................................................................................... 2-28

2.5.1 Navigation Control Data (Nav) ..................................................................... 2-28

2.5.2 System Status (Status) ................................................................................ 2-30

2.5.3 Sensor Selection (Sensor) ........................................................................... 2-31

2.5.4 Automatic Identification System Messages (AIS) ......................................... 2-34

2.5.4.1 Own Voyage ............................................................................................. 2-35

2.5.4.2 Own Transponder..................................................................................... 2-35

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2.5.5 Central Alert Management (CAM) ................................................................ 2-36

2.5.6 Navigational Text Messages (NavTex) ........................................................ 2-38

2.5.7 Alert History (AlertHist) ................................................................................ 2-39

2.5.8 Safety Related and S&R Messages (Safety) ................................................ 2-41

2.5.9 Voyage Plan Data (Voyage)......................................................................... 2-42

2.5.10 Docking Display (Docking) ........................................................................... 2-44

2.5.11 CCTV ........................................................................................................... 2-51

2.6 CAM-HMI ............................................................................................................ 2-52

2.6.1 CAM-HMI Central Alert Management Display .............................................. 2-52

2.6.2 CAM-HMI Alert History Display .................................................................... 2-54

2.7 Primary Display ................................................................................................... 2-56

2.7.1 ENGINE RPM and SHAFT RPM .................................................................. 2-56

2.7.2 RPM/PITCH ................................................................................................. 2-58

2.7.3 Rudder Angle Indicators .............................................................................. 2-60

2.7.4 Turnrate ....................................................................................................... 2-61

2.8 Remote-Diagnostics (Option) .............................................................................. 2-62

2.8.1 Switch Key Switch On .................................................................................. 2-62

2.8.2 Contact Raytheon Anschütz......................................................................... 2-62

2.8.3 Select the Remote-Diagnostic Function ....................................................... 2-63

2.8.4 Stop Remote-Diagnostics Via Service Side ................................................. 2-66

2.8.5 Stop Remote-Diagnostics Via Ship Side ...................................................... 2-67

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 2-1 Menu Bar ..................................................................................................... 2-2

Figure 2-2 Dimming Menu ............................................................................................. 2-3

Figure 2-3 Settings Submenu ........................................................................................ 2-4

Figure 2-4 Profile Administration Window ...................................................................... 2-5

Figure 2-5 Settings Submenu ........................................................................................ 2-6

Figure 2-6 Time Settings Window .................................................................................. 2-6

Figure 2-7 Settings Submenu ........................................................................................ 2-7

Figure 2-8 Alarm Transfer to BNWAS Window .............................................................. 2-7

Figure 2-9 Settings Submenu ........................................................................................ 2-8

Figure 2-10 Depth Alert Window ...................................................................................... 2-8

Figure 2-11 Settings Submenu ........................................................................................ 2-9

Figure 2-12 About Window .............................................................................................. 2-9

Figure 2-13 Login Window ............................................................................................. 2-10

Figure 2-14 MFC Task Switch ....................................................................................... 2-11

Figure 2-15 MFC Task Switch Context Menu ................................................................ 2-12

Figure 2-16 Wind / Drift Information ............................................................................... 2-13

Figure 2-17 Depth Information ....................................................................................... 2-14

Figure 2-18 Depth Graphic Scaling Window .................................................................. 2-14

Figure 2-19 Time Information ........................................................................................ 2-15

Figure 2-20 Navigation Information ............................................................................... 2-16

Figure 2-21 Track Information ....................................................................................... 2-17

Figure 2-22 Alert Information ......................................................................................... 2-19

Figure 2-23 Rudder/RPM .............................................................................................. 2-23

Figure 2-24 Filter Settings Windows .............................................................................. 2-23

Figure 2-25 Export Window, Step Source ...................................................................... 2-24

Figure 2-26 Export Window, Console Selection ............................................................. 2-25

Figure 2-27 Export Window, Step Target ....................................................................... 2-25

Figure 2-28 Export Window, Step Summary .................................................................. 2-26

Figure 2-29 Remote Dimming Panel ............................................................................. 2-27

Figure 2-29 Navigation Control Data Page (Nav) .......................................................... 2-28

Figure 2-30 Turn Rate within Nav Display Page ............................................................ 2-29

Figure 2-31 Cross Track Distance within Nav Display Page .......................................... 2-29

Figure 2-32 System Status Page (System) .................................................................... 2-30

Figure 2-33 Sensor Selection Page (Sensor) ................................................................ 2-31

Figure 2-34 Automatic Identification System Messages Page (AIS) .............................. 2-34

Figure 2-35 Own Voyage within AIS Page ..................................................................... 2-35

Figure 2-36 Own Transponder within AIS Page ............................................................. 2-35

Figure 2-37 Central Alert Management Page (CAM) ..................................................... 2-36

Figure 2-38 Navigational Text Messages Page (NavTex) .............................................. 2-38

Figure 2-39 Alert History Page (AlertHist) ...................................................................... 2-39

Figure 2-40 Voyage Plan Data Page (Voyage) .............................................................. 2-42

Figure 2-41 Docking Display ......................................................................................... 2-45

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Figure 2-42: Chart Options ............................................................................................. 2-49

Figure 2-43 Compact Controls Mode ............................................................................. 2-50

Figure 2-44 CAM-HMI Central Alert Management Display ............................................ 2-52

Figure 2-45 CAM-HMI Alert History Display .................................................................. 2-54

Figure 2-46 Display ENGINE RPM ................................................................................ 2-56

Figure 2-47 Display SHAFT RPM .................................................................................. 2-57

Figure 2-48 Display RPM/PITCH ahead and astern ...................................................... 2-58

Figure 2-49 Display RPM/PITCH port and starboard ..................................................... 2-59

Figure 2-50 Display RUDDER ANGLE INDICATORS ................................................... 2-60

Figure 2-51 Display TURNRATE ................................................................................... 2-61

Figure 2-52 Drop-Down Menu: Remote-Diagnostics ..................................................... 2-63

Figure 2-53 Dialog: Start Remote Diagnostics ............................................................... 2-64

Figure 2-54 Warning Indication ..................................................................................... 2-64

Figure 2-55 Dialog: ISL Light Client ............................................................................... 2-65

Figure 2-56 Dialog: Stopped Remote Diagnostics ......................................................... 2-66

Figure 2-57 Dialog: Stopped Diagnostics ...................................................................... 2-67

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0 General

The present manual has been drawn up as a description and reference book.

It will help answer questions and will solve problems in the quickest possible manner.

Before operating the equipment read and follow the instructions and hints in this manual.

For this purpose refer to the table of contents and read the corresponding chapters

thoroughly.

If you have any further questions, please contact us on the following address:

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Since errors can hardly be avoided in the documentation in spite of all efforts, we should

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Subject to alterations.

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0.1 Conventions of Depiction

Depiction Meaning

•

List

- List

1. Actions in the specified order

► Actions without a specified order

→ Direct effect of action

Text Menu name or display text

Text

Button name or softkey name

Notes indicate information considered important but not hazard

related.

0.2 Product and Performance Standards

Standards Description

IEC60945

Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and

Systems

0.3 Further Documents

Documentation No. Title

4386 ECDIS NX

4450 Radar NX

4452 Synapsis System Manual

4428 Synapsis Service Tool Manual

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0.4 List of Abbreviation

Term Description

AIS Automatic Identification System

BIP Bridge Integration Platform

BAM Bridge Alert Management System

BNWAS Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System

CAM Central Alert Management

CCRS Consistent Common Reference System

CCTV Closed Circuit Television

COG Course over ground

CTS Course to Steer

CUST Custom

ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System

ECHO Echo Sounder

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

GPS Global Positioning System

HIST History

HMI Human Machine Interface

INS Integrated Navigation System

MFC Multifunction Console

NAV Navigation

NavTex Navigational Text Messages

NM Nautical Mile

RPM Revolutions per minute

S&R Search and rescue

SOG Speed over ground

STAT INS Status Display

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Term Description

STW Speed through Water

UTC Universal Time Coordinated

XTD Cross Track Distance

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1 Technical Description

1.1 Function and Purpose

Conning NX is the central display and information system for the ship’s command and is

used for the nautical tasks Nav Data Control, Status and Data display and Central Alert

Management HMI.

Aligned with the Synapsis INS, Radar and ECDIS (Electronic Sea Chart) Conning NX can

be placed in a Multifunction Console (MFC).

These INS functions can be reached via the MFC Task Switch, placed on the top right of

the display.

1.2 Tasks and Performance feature

Conning NX is a collection of INS tasks. The Conning NX consists of the following display

pages:

• Navigation Control Data (Nav)

• System Status (Status)

• Sensor Selection (Sensor)

• Automatic Identification System Messages (AIS)

• Central Alert Management (CAM)

• Navigational Text Messages (NavTex)

• Alert History (AlertHist)

• Safety Related and S&R Messages (Safety)

• Voyage Plan Data (Voyage)*

• Docking Display (Docking)*

* This page is optional. Also further pages can be included ship specific.

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2 Operation

2.1 Trackball Functions

A trackball carries out the operation in the Conning NX data pages.

Table 2-1 Trackball Functions

Trackball Element Function

Trackball Use the trackball to place the cursor.

Left button

Place the cursor over a softkey and press the left button. The

softkey function is activated.

Middle button No function for the Conning NX application.

Right button

Place the cursor over a softkey and press the right button.

The softkey function is activated.

Other ship specific assignment of the trackball elements is possible.

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2.2 Configurations and Settings

Open Menu for general settings. Menu is placed at the top right corner of the display.

Figure 2-1 Menu Bar

Table 2-2 Menu Bar Content

Designation Function

Color Palettes Change color mode.

Dimming Change dimming adjustment.

Setting Change system and profile configuration.

Exit Exit this application.

2.2.1 Change Display Colors

The display can be configured for different conditions by changing the color combinations.

Following color modes are available:

• Bright Sun Colors Bright on white background

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• Day Colors - White Dark on white background

• Day Colors - Black Bright on black background

• Dusk Colors Fluorescent on black background

• Night Colors Fluorescent dim on black background

1. Select Menu from the top right corner of the display.

→ The submenu opens.

2. Select Color Palettes.

→ The drop-down menu opens.

3. Select the desired color mode.

→ The color combination on the screen changes.

2.2.2 Adjust Dimming

1. Select Menu from the top right corner of the display.

→ The Menu submenu opens.

2. Select Dimming.

→ The Dimming menu opens.

Figure 2-2 Dimming Menu

3. Select Central or Local with the switch-button.

4. Adjust the dimming level with the slider.

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2.2.3 Profile Administration

The profile administration menu allows the operator to load and modify different kind of

profiles and monitor settings.

The following profiles are available:

• Predefined Settings Contain profiles about special sea areas or route

characteristics. Predefined Settings are fixed settings that

cannot be deleted or modified in the profile administration

menu.

• User Settings Contain profiles with user modifications. User modifications

include all adjustment that can be made within Menu.

1. Select Menu from the top right corner of the display.

→ The Menu submenu opens.

2. Select Settings from the submenu.

→ The Settings submenu opens.

Figure 2-3 Settings Submenu

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3. Select Profile Administration.

→ The Profile Administration window opens.

Figure 2-4 Profile Administration Window

Table 2-3 Profile Administration Functions

Designation Function

Save current profile Create a new profile with current user settings. .

Load profile Load the selected setting profile.

Delete user profile

Delete the selected setting profile. Only user settings can be

deleted.

Close Close this window.

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2.2.4 Adjust Time Settings

If the INS is connected to a position sensor or central clock with

local time data the menu is inactive.

1. Select Menu from the top right corner of the display.

→ The Menu submenu opens.

2. Select Settings from the submenu.

→ The Settings submenu opens.

Figure 2-5 Settings Submenu

3. Select Time Settings.

→ The Time Settings window opens.

Figure 2-6 Time Settings Window

4. Use the drop-down menu to select the local time zone.

5. Confirm selection with OK.

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