OPERATOR MANUAL

SIMRAD CS68 ECDIS

Chart System

20221925D sw.2.2 English

 About this document

Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by

070205
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First issue. Applies to software version 1.1.xx.
301105

B New software release (1.2.xx.), including changes to Chart Presentation

dialog, new commands in Navigation menu and updated procedure for
starting a route.
050906

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

(C-MAP SDK 3.6). New backup recovery procedure. Minor changes to
MMI.
201107
D New software release (2.2.xx.) adapted to new 19” ECDIS monitors.
Spare parts listing updated

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 Operator Manual

This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad CS68

Chart System. Although the manual contains a thorough
description of how to operate the CS68 system, it is
recommended that the user attend an appropriate Simrad
training course.
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 buttons are written in boldface (e.g. Navigation menu,
Edit command, OK button). References to buttons on the
keyboard and on the optional operator panels are written in
boldface, but in a different text style (e.g. F9 button).

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 CS68 Operator manual in

pdf format. The manual is displayed by pressing the Help menu,
followed by the Operator Manual… command.
The manual is accessed by using the Adobe Reader application
included in the CS system. This application provides easy
navigation online by using the bookmark pane, or by using the
search function available in the application.
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 CS68 system and its components.

2 System start-up and shut-down

Procedure for starting and stopping the CS68 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 CS68

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 Spare part listing

List of all standard and optional units included in the CS68 system.

14 Index

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Contents

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

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................2
1.2 System components ........................................................................................3
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 CS68 system OFF .......................................................................8
3 USER INTERFACE ..............................................................9
3.1 Operator panels.............................................................................................10
3.2 Display organization.....................................................................................18
3.3 Chart symbols ...............................................................................................23
3.4 On-Screen keyboard .....................................................................................24
3.5 The logbook..................................................................................................25
4 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM .............................27
4.1 Installing a chart database ............................................................................28
4.2 Setting up primary and secondary reference systems...................................31
4.3 Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal .............................................34
5 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY ..............................................35
5.1 Display brightness ........................................................................................36
5.2 Display palettes.............................................................................................36
5.3 Chart layout on the display...........................................................................37
5.4 Information windows....................................................................................41
5.5 Selecting the chart scale ...............................................................................44
5.6 Positioning the chart on the screen ...............................................................45
5.7 Displaying vectors and trails ........................................................................46
5.8 Head up display ............................................................................................48
6 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION .......................................51
6.1 Man Over Board ...........................................................................................52
6.2 Danger alarm settings ...................................................................................52
6.3 Displaying information about danger objects...............................................54
6.4 Other vessels’ movement..............................................................................55
6.5 Tracking a vessel’s motion ...........................................................................57
6.6 Setting a fixed mark at vessel position .........................................................61

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6.7 Variable range marker ..................................................................................61

6.8 Fixed range markers .....................................................................................62
6.9 Tidal predictions ...........................................................................................63
7 WORKING WITH ROUTES ................................................65
7.1 General..........................................................................................................66
7.2 The Route Editor window.............................................................................66
7.3 Route symbols ..............................................................................................68
7.4 Route parameters ..........................................................................................68
7.5 Creating a new route.....................................................................................70
7.6 Displaying routes..........................................................................................76
7.7 Modifying routes ..........................................................................................77
7.8 Copying a route ............................................................................................79
7.9 Printing a route .............................................................................................80
7.10 Deleting a route ............................................................................................80
7.11 Exporting routes ...........................................................................................81
7.12 Importing routes ...........................................................................................81
8 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS68 .........................................83
8.1 General..........................................................................................................84
8.2 Creating and sailing along a quick route ......................................................84
8.3 Sailing along a predefined route...................................................................86
8.4 Calculating position and range/bearing ........................................................90
8.5 Alarm messages ............................................................................................92
9 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE .................................93
9.1 General..........................................................................................................94
9.2 Official chart updates....................................................................................94
9.3 Adding Mariner objects ................................................................................97
9.4 Importing charts in S57 format...................................................................101
9.5 Adding and removing databases.................................................................101
9.6 Viewing available charts, chart legend and summary report......................102
10 MAINTENANCE ..............................................................105
10.1 Maintenance philosophy.............................................................................106
10.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the computer surface...............................106
10.3 Checking the connectors.............................................................................106
10.4 Replacing the air inlet fan filter..................................................................106
10.5 Verifying the display color .........................................................................107
10.6 Preventive maintenance intervals ...............................................................108

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10.7 Backup and restore procedures...................................................................109

11 SYSTEM MESSAGES .......................................................113
11.1 Main failure alarm ......................................................................................114
11.2 The ECDIS message system.......................................................................114
11.3 Testing the alarm system ............................................................................115
12 FAULT FINDING ............................................................119
12.1 Fault location/identification........................................................................120
12.2 Errors in the RAID system .........................................................................121
13 SPARE PART LISTING....................................................123
13.1 Main components .......................................................................................124
13.2 Accessories .................................................................................................125
14 INDEX ...........................................................................127
14.1 General index..............................................................................................128
14.2 Menu index .................................................................................................134

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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This section provides an overview of the CS68 system and
its components.

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1.1 Introduction
CS68 is an Electronic Chart Display and Information System
(ECDIS), where both hardware and software are ECDIS type
approved. The type approval certificates are available from the
Help menu. The system conforms to the IMO performance
standards for ECDIS when an authorized chart database is used.
CS68 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.

When a CS68 is used as back-up in an ECDIS system, all routes

and user added chart information will be automatically updated
on both computers. This makes it possible to do all route
planning on the backup system while the main system is used
for navigation.

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1.2 System components

The CS68 system includes the following units:
− MC50 Marine computer
− Marine Color monitor
− 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 COP20 or COP30
Operator panel, a COP10 remote operator panel, 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.

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MC50 computer

MC50 is built around a high–performance computer, running

Microsoft® Windows XP™ operating system.
The computer includes floppy- and CD-RW drive.

Monitor
A 19” or 23” color monitor is included in the CS68 delivery. The
monitor is calibrated and ECDIS approved.
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 CS68 system via the
Chart Interface unit.

Cherry keyboard
The keyboard used in the CS68 systems is a low-profile compact
keyboard with 86 keys.

TrackMan® wheel

Logitech TrackMan® Wheel is used as pointing device in the

CS68 system.

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Loudspeaker
A speaker is included in the CS68 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 CS68 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 CS68 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 buttons, power button, alarm indicator and dimmer button
for panel lighting.

COP30 Operator panel (Option)

The COP30 Operator panel includes keyboard, dedicated

buttons, power button, alarm indicator and trackball with cursor
buttons.
A dimmer button 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
button.

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1.3 The software

The software for CS68 is running on Microsoft® Windows
XP™ Operating system.
Software version and version of presentation library in use can
be displayed by pressing the Help menu followed by About…

1.4 The chart database

The CS68 system uses official ENC charts distributed by C-
MAP, together with C-MAP CM-93 Edition 3.0 (CM-93/3)
chart database to cover areas where no official charts are
available. Charts in S57 format may also be imported to the CS
system.
Caution The CS68 system must use authorized charts to be ECDIS
approved. When not using an official chart, this will be
indicated in the program line, with an audible alarm and with
alarm text in the Alarm window.

For updated chart information, see http://www.c-map.no.

When delivered from factory a default chart database is

installed. This database includes no access to detailed charts,
and a license for chart zones with detailed charts should
therefore be obtained from your local Simrad dealer before the
system is used. Refer Installing a chart database, page 28.

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2 SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN

This section describes how to start and stop the CS68 system.

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2.1 Start-up
The CS system is usually 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.

POWER
BUTTON

If the CS68 system includes a COP20/30 panel or an external

ON/OFF switch, the system is turned ON by pressing the
POWER button.

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 CS68 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
button for 2 seconds.
The CS program will shut down, followed by the shutdown
procedure for the operating system.

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3 USER INTERFACE
This section gives an overview of standard and optional CS68
operator panels and the user interface.

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3.1 Operator panels

A standard CS68 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
CS68 system.

Cherry keyboard
The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different
dialog boxes.
Several function buttons are pre-defined as short-cut keys. Refer
Tool bar, page 19.
The arrow buttons in the lower right corner of the keyboard may
be used for selecting chart scale. Refer Selecting the chart scale,
page 44.

TrackMan® Wheel
The TrackMan® Wheel is used to position the cursor on the
screen.
The cursor buttons have the following functions:
• Left button is used to click on buttons and operate menus.
• Right button is used to display the Object information dialog.
Refer Object information window, page 22.
• The middle button is used both with the scrolling function,
and by pressing the button:
− The scrolling function is used to increase/decrease the
chart scale
− Pressing the button will move the chart center to cursor
position
− Pressing and holding the button 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 CS68 system to replace the
Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel.

POWER ALARM
BUTTON DIMMER INDICATOR

Trackball

COP20

KEYBOARD TRACK BALL WITH

COURSOR BUTTONS

Power button
Used for turning the CS68 system ON/OFF. Refer page 8.

Dimmer button
The dimmer button 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 ECDIS
message system, page 114.

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Keyboard
The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different
dialog boxes.
Several function buttons are pre-defined as short-cut keys. Refer
Tool bar, page 19.
The arrow buttons in the lower right corner of the keyboard may
be used for selecting chart scale. Refer Selecting the chart scale,
page 44.

Trackball with cursor buttons

qê~ÅâÄ~ää The trackball is used to position the cursor on the screen.
The cursor buttons have the following functions:
• Left button is used to click on buttons and operate menus.
• Right button is used to display the Object information dialog.
Refer Object information window, page 22.
• The middle button is used both with the scrolling function,
and by pressing the button:
− The scrolling function is used to increase/decrease the
chart scale
− Pressing the button will move the chart center to cursor
position
− Pressing and holding the button while the cursor is moved
will zoom the display to the specified rectangle area

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COP30 Operator panel (Option)

A COP30 may be included in the CS68 system to replace the
Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel.
The next pages give an overview over elements on COP30, with
references to pages with additional description.

POWER ALARM
BUTTON DIMMER INDICATOR

DEDICATED
BUTTONS

COP30

KEYBOARD TRACK BALL WITH

COURSOR BUTTONS

Power button
Used for turning the CS68 system ON/OFF. Refer page 8.

Dimmer button
The dimmer button is used for adjusting the illumination on the
COP30 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 with an alarm text.
When the alarm is acknowledged, the acoustic alarm and the
light in the alarm indicator will be turned off. Refer The ECDIS
message system, page 114.

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Keyboard
The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different
dialog boxes.
Several function buttons are pre-defined as short-cut keys. Refer
Tool bar, page 19.
The arrow buttons in the lower right corner of the keyboard may
be used for selecting chart scale. Refer Selecting the chart scale,
page 44.

Trackball with cursor buttons

qê~ÅâÄ~ää The trackball is used to position the cursor on the screen.
The cursor buttons have the following functions:
• Left button is used to click on buttons and operate menus.
• Right button is used to display the Object information dialog.
Refer Object information window, page 22.
• The middle button is used both with the scrolling function,
and by pressing the button:
− The scrolling function is used to increase/decrease the
chart scale
− Pressing the button will move the chart center to cursor
position
− Pressing and holding the button while the cursor is moved
will zoom the display to the specified rectangle area

Dedicated buttons

Used for selecting Basic, Standard or Custom chart display

presentation. Refer Display type, page 40.

Used for increasing or decreasing the display illumination. Refer

Display palettes, page 36.

Used for activating the Follow ship function as described in

page 45.

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Used to start sailing along a predefined route. When the button is

pressed, the Start Voyage dialog will be displayed.
Refer Starting a voyage, page 87.

Used to stop sailing along a predefined route.

Refer Stopping the voyage, page 88.

Used for creating a route from the vessel’s current position.

Refer Creating and sailing along a quick route, page 84.

Used for resetting an acoustic alarm.

Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

Places a Man Over Board marker at the current vessel position.

See also Man Over Board, page 52.

Toggles on/off the target symbols in the display. Refer Other

vessels’ movement, page 55.

Toggles on/off the vessel’s trail. Refer Displaying vectors and

trails, page 46.

Places a fixed marker at the vessel’s current position. Refer

Setting a fixed mark at vessel position, page 61.

Draws a circle to indicate a guard zone around the vessel or

around a fixed position in the chart. Refer Variable range
marker, page 61.

Used for positioning fixed range markers on the display. Refer

Fixed range markers, page 62.

Used for automatically selecting the best scale available for the
area where the vessel is sailing. Refer Best scale, page 44.

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Used for zooming in/out the chart. Refer Selecting the chart
scale, page 44.

Used for increasing/decreasing the chart scale. Selecting the

chart scale, page 44.

COP10 Remote Operator panel (Option)

The COP10 Remote Operator panel is designed for mounting in
the helmsman chair’s armrest, and makes it possible to remotely
operate the CS68 system.
The unit has dedicated buttons, and a dimmer button used for
adjusting the illumination on the COP10 panel.

The dedicated buttons are used for activation of main functions

as described below.
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Places a Man Over Board marker at the current vessel position.

See also Man Over Board, page 52.

Used for stepping chart scale up and down.

Refer Selecting the chart scale, page 44.
The buttons are also used as arrow keys in dialog boxes.

Used for start sailing along a predefined route. When the button
is pressed, the Start Voyage dialog will be displayed.
Refer Starting a voyage, page 87.

Used for stop sailing along a predefined route.

Refer Stopping the voyage, page 88.

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Used to cancel the last command.

Used for increasing or decreasing the display illumination. Refer

Display palettes, page 36.

Used for resetting an acoustic alarm.

See also The ECDIS message system, page 114.

Used to confirm a selection.

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3.2 Display organization

The display interface uses standard Microsoft®
Windows XP™ operating features such as menus and dialog
boxes.
The display is divided into predefined areas as shown in the
figure below. The dialog boxes are displayed whenever
activated.

MENU BAR

TOOL BAR

OBJECT
INFORMATION

GRAPHIC
AREA

??

DIALOG BOX INFORMATION

WINDOWS

Menu bar
The menu bar provides pull down menus used for accessing
commands, submenus and dialog boxes.

? ?

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Tool bar
The tool bar contains drop down list used for selecting chart
scale, command buttons together with a voyage status field.
When the cursor is rested over a button, the function for the
selected button will appear.

Depressed button symbol indicates that the selected function is

active.

??

Keyboard shortcuts
The table below gives a short description of the tool bar buttons,
their corresponding shortcut button, and reference to pages with
additional information.

Shortcut Ref.
Button Function
button page
Drop down list used for selecting chart scale.
The lamp indicator has the following colors:
Green: Displayed chart is within scale limits 44

Yellow: Displayed chart is over-/under

scaled

Used for creating a quick route with the

F1 84
vessel’s current position as the first waypoint.

Show/hide ARPA and AIS targets F2 55

Places a fixed mark at the vessel’s position F3 61

Buttons used for selecting base, standard,

F4, F5, F6 37
custom or all chart information.

Draws a circle with variable radius. The circle

center may be the vessel or a position set by F7 61
the cursor.

Activates the Fixed range marker function F8 62

Shows/hides the vessel’s trail F9 48

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Shortcut Ref.
Button Function
button page
Activates the follow ship function, which
automatically keeps the vessel symbol in the F10 45
center of the display.
Selects the best scale available for the
F11 44
displayed area.
When the function is selected, the button
image will change.
When the Follow ship button is not activated,
the button image will be grayed to indicate
that the function is not available.

Places a Man Over Board marker at the

Back-space 52
current vessel position.

Waypoint procedure indication. - 75

Voyage indicator field. - 89

Page
Increase the display palette
Up
36
Decrease the display palette Page Down

Arrow down/
Zoom in
Arrow right
44
Arrow up/
Zoom out
Arrow left

Activate the Start Voyage dialog Insert 87

Stop the voyage function Delete 88

Silence alarm sound + 92

Graphic area
The graphic area shows chart in selected scale and with selected
information. Refer Chart layout on the display, page 37.

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Information windows
6 different information windows may be activated from the
Window menu to show information about current vessel,
sensors and cursor position. Refer Information windows, page
41.
In addition to these selectable windows, the Route window will
be automatically displayed when a route is started. Refer page
86.
The Alarm window will also be automatically activated if an
alarm situation occurs. Refer The ECDIS message system, page
114.

Dialog boxes
Data entry is achieved using dialog boxes initiated from the
menus. A dialog box may cover a logical group of functions.
The dialog boxes “pop up” in the display area. They may be
moved as required by pressing and holding the cursor over the
title bar, and moving the dialog to a new location.
Data entered in a dialog box are not taken into account until it is
confirmed by clicking the OK or APPLY buttons:
• OK: changes are applied, and the dialog box is removed from
the display
• APPLY: changes are applied, and the dialog box remains
displayed. This button is not available in all dialog boxes
If it is not allowed to make changes to some of the entries in a
dialog box, these will be unavailable (displayed dimmed).
Click CANCEL or the in the upper right corner to close a
dialog box without action.

?? ??

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Object information window

When moving the cursor to the object and clicking the right
cursor button, the object information dialog will be displayed.
The dialog shows a list of information for the selected
object/area, together with cursor position when the right button
was pressed.

??

List of objects in the information dialog will depend on

available information for the selected area.
When an object in the information dialog is selected, available
information about the object will be displayed in the right
column.
If an object is double clicked in the object information dialog,
the corresponding object will be highlighted and labeled with an
arrow in the chart.

??

If it is possible to edit information about the selected object,

additional buttons for moving, editing and deleting the object
will be available in the information dialog.
All marks on objects in the chart will be removed when pressing
the Clear highlight button.

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3.3 Chart symbols

All chart symbols used by the CS system is presented in the
Chart Symbols window.
Use the following procedure to display the symbols:
1 Make sure that the ChartletsBase database is registered.
Refer page Registering a chart database, page 29.
2 Press the Tools menu followed by the Chart Symbols
command.
− The Chart Symbols window will be displayed.

3 Set the chart scale to 1:50 000, and enlarge the window to
display all symbol groups.
4 Zoom in to see all symbols in the selected group.

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If a chart symbol is selected by the cursor and the right cursor

button pressed, the Object information window will be opened
showing information about the selected object. Refer Object
information window, page 22.

??

The Chart Symbols window includes a color calibration

function, described in Verifying the display color, page 107.

3.4 On-Screen keyboard

The CS system includes Microsoft On-Screen Keyboard
function, activated by pressing the Tools menu followed by the
On-Screen Keyboard command.

The keyboard is intended to provide a minimum level of

functionality if no keyboard is available.

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3.5 The logbook

In the CS68 system, all system information and vessel

movements will be automatically logged and saved to an internal
database.
This information may be viewed at any time by pressing the
Tools menu, followed by the Logbook command.

Logging period and which logged information that should be

displayed in the Logbook dialog is selected by using the
selections as described below:
System/Track/
Voyage/
User records/
Toggles ON/OFF selected information.
ARPA targets
Refresh: Updates displayed information.
Pan To Position: Centers the display about the selected position. Can only be used
for information defined as POS type.
Play Back: Switches on the Playback function. See description page 26.
Close: Removes the Logbook dialog from the display.
The Remark column in the logbook contains additional
information about the different logbook entries, such as vessel
position, speed, course, and charts used during the voyage. The
information displayed covers IMO requirements for voyage
recording.

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Playback function
All system information and vessel movements saved in the
internal database may be used by the system’s Playback
function.
Start and stop time is selected in the Logbook dialog, together
with which logged information that should be used for playback.

Use the following procedure to start the Playback function:

1 Press the Play Back button.
− The Logbook dialog will be closed, and the playback
function indicated with an “R” in the upper right corner of
the display.

2 Start the playback function by pressing the PLAY button.

− Playback is controlled via PLAY-, STOP-, REWIND-,
STEP- and FAST FORWARD-buttons.
− Date, time and action are displayed sequentially when the
playback function is running.
When the playback has reached end of file for the selected time
period, this is indicated with No more records as shown on the
figure below.

3 Close the playback function by reopening the Logbook

dialog and deactivating the Play Back button.
− The dialog will be closed and removed from the display.

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4 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM

This section holds procedures that have to be performed before
the CS68 system is ready to use.

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4.1 Installing a chart database

When delivered from factory a default chart database is
installed. This database includes no access to detailed charts,
and a license for chart zones with detailed charts should
therefore be obtained from your local Simrad dealer before the
system is used.
To obtain a chart license, the system’s ID code has to be
submitted to a Simrad dealer.
Use the following procedure to obtain and install the chart
license code:
− Send the system identification code to your local Simrad
dealer
− Register the chart database
− Install the license code for the charts
The chart suppliers have different methods for how to register
and maintain the chart database. Information from the chart
supplier will therefore be needed in addition to the following
sections.
For further information about how to manage the chart database,
refer to MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE, page 93.

The system identification code

When the CS system was installed on the computer, a system
identification code was generated. This code includes a
“fingerprint” of the hardware, and is unique for each CS system.
The chart suppliers demand a data access code for running the
chart database. The data access code will be obtained from the
chart supplier, and is generated based on the system
identification code and which chart zones that are to be
installed.
Note If your CS system includes both a main and a back-up system,
both computers have separate identification codes and will need
separate license codes.
Before receiving an access code, it is therefore necessary to
submit the system ID code to your Simrad dealer before an
access code could be returned.
The system identification code is found in the License
Administrator dialog as shown below. The dialog is activated
by pressing the Setup menu, followed by the Chart and the
License Administrator commands.

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The system ID code can also be found on a sticker located

nearby the hardware identification sticker on the computer’s
side panel.
The chart suppliers may have different routines for receiving
and returning the data access codes. Information from the chart
supplier will therefore be necessary for obtaining the code that
should be used for the chart database.

Registering a chart database

A chart database could be run from the CD or from any disk
available on a LAN. It will however be faster to access the
charts when the database is copied to local hard disk.
When the chart database is copied to local disk as described
below, the database is also automatically registered in the CS
system.
1 Open the Database Administrator dialog by pressing the
Setup menu, followed by Chart and Database
Administrator commands.

− The right column in the dialog will explore all disks and
folders available on the computer.
− Databases that already are registered will be displayed in
the Registered DB column.
2 Select the database that is to be registered in the dialog’s
right column.

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− When the database is selected, name and issue number for

the database will be displayed in the Available Database
field.
3 Press the Copy Database to HD button if the database is
to be run from local disk. If not, press the Register
Database button.
− If the Copy Database to HD button was selected, the
database was automatically registered into the CS system.
4 Make sure that the preferred chart database is set as
default.

Applying the license code

When the system identification code is submitted to the chart
supplier as described in The system identification code, page 28,
the chart supplier will return a license code that has to be entered
into the CS system before the charts can be used.
1 Activate the License Administrator dialog by pressing
the Setup menu, followed by Chart and License
Administrator commands.

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2 Select the database from the Databases drop down field.

Note The Software Modules database is not used in the CS systems!

3 Add the license either manually by typing the license code
in the Licence string field, or by selecting Add licenses
from field option.
Further information about managing the chart database is found
in MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE, page 93.

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4.2 Setting up primary and secondary reference

systems
Continuous measurements of the vessel’s position are essential
for the CS system, and at least one positioning reference system
has to be connected to the system. If a secondary reference
system is selected, the CS system compares the signals from
these.
A gyrocompass or a magnetic compass should also be connected
to provide heading information to the system.

Sensors connected to the CS system are configured from the

Select Sensors dialog, activated by pressing the Setup menu
followed by the Select Sensors command.

− Which menus and buttons that are available in the dialog

box are depending on which sensors that are connected
and setup for the system.

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Navigator setup
Primary navigator sensor is selected from the drop down field
shown on the figure.
The vessel’s position in the chart will always be shown at the
position received from the primary navigational source.
If the data received from this source is invalid or missing, the
CS will continue checking the data in a time-out period pre-
selected during installation. If valid data is not received within
this time, the CS will switch to secondary source if this is
activated.

Secondary: Secondary source is selected if dual track is wanted, for check

of position difference between primary and secondary source,
and for selection of source to be used if the primary source is
lost.
Note If secondary source is not activated, the system will stop
updating position and give alarm if data from primary source is
lost. The vessel symbol will change to red color!
DR Position: Manual input fields used for entering the vessel’s latitudinal
and longitudinal Dead Reckoning position if no reference
systems are available.
Position Offset: Used for entering fixed offset values to be added to received
coordinates. When the Enable offset function is enabled,
selected offset value will be indicated in the NAV window.
Refer page 41.

Gyro
Gyro systems are configured during installation of the CS
system. Available names will be displayed in the Gyro drop
down field.
Manual override Used for manually entering heading value.
Deviation Limit Permitted heading deviation between primary and secondary
heading source before an alarm is given.
Correction Used for initializing correct ship heading.

Log
Speed log systems are configured during installation of the
CS68 system. Available names will be displayed in the Log
drop down field.
Manual override Used for manually entering speed value.

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Echo sounder
The echo sounders are configured during installation of the
CS68 system. Available names will be displayed in the Echo
Sounder drop down field.
Corrected Transducer Used to enter transducer offset/draft when an echo sounder is
Draft connected. Value to be added to the depth from echo sounder if
the depth values are calculated from the transducer and not
from sea surface.

Wind sensor
The wind sensors are configured during installation of the
CS68 system. Available names will be displayed in the Wind
Sensor drop down field.

ARPA
Used for defining how ARPA and AIS targets are shown on the
display. Refer Target setup, page 55.

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4.3 Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal

The quality limits for the GPS signal is set in the GPS Quality
Warning dialog, activated by selection the Setup menu
followed by the GPS Quality Warning command.

The signal quality is visualized by bubble color

in the Nav and Beacon windows, and also by
the color of the slide bar in the GPS Quality
window.
Refer Information windows, page 41.

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5 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY

This section describes available display settings, how to
position and scale the chart, and how to turn on/off
information windows.

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5.1 Display brightness

The display brightness is adjusted by the brightness knob on the
front panel.
Each ECDIS monitor is factory prepared, and has its individual
backlight brightness setpoint where it is in accordance with the
ECDIS standard.
Refer to the separate manual for the ECDIS monitor.

5.2 Display palettes

3 different sets of display palettes are available for optimum
color contrast under different light conditions.
To change the display color, click the Setup menu followed by
the Display command, and select requested display palette.
Active palette will be ticked.

WARNING Details in the chart may be less visible when

one of the dark palettes is selected.
The display palette may also be changed by pressing the Page
up/Page Down keyboard buttons.
If a COP10 or COP30 is included in the system, the Brighter
Display or Darker Display buttons will change the display
palette.

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5.3 Chart layout on the display

Several settings for the chart layout on the display are

configured by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and
Presentation Settings.
The Chart Presentation Settings dialog will be displayed:

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The presentation is divided in logical groups as described in the

following pages.

Presentation: Switches between ECS and ECDIS presentation of the chart

content.
Symbols: Switches between traditional and simplified chart symbols.
Chart Orientation: North up: Displays the information with the north
direction upward. Corresponds to the usual
orientation of nautical charts.
Head up: The information is shown on the display with
the vessel’s heading upward. The heading is
updated every 1 degree.
NOTE: This function is only available when
the vessel symbol is set to be in the
chart center. Refer Follow ship
function, page 45.
Chart items: Grid: Turns on/off a grid of meridians and parallels.

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GRID OFF GRID ON

Ship true scale: Displays the vessel symbol in true scale on the
chart.
Ship motion: True motion: The display shows the vessel symbol moving
with its own true motion, while the chart
remains fixed. The point at which new chart is
brought up on the screen can be determined
automatically by the system, or the distance
from edge of display can be specified by the
operator through the Generation of Chart
section of this dialog.
Relative motion: A display in which the vessel remains
stationary, while the chart information move
relative to the vessel position.
Scroll motion: Display the vessel symbol in a user defined
area of the display.
The area is defined by pressing the Ctrl and the
middle cursor button simultaneously while
dragging a rectangle around the selected
display area. (The cursor button has to be
released before the Ctrl button).
If the user defines no area, the area will be
automatically defined as ±5% of display size
from center.
The vessel’s symbol will remain in the
defined area as long as the Follow ship
toolbar button is activated.
Note that the Scroll motion function not will
take effect if the vessel symbol button is not
activated!
Presentation The presentation parameters section is divided into two groups of
parameters: settings: Parameters related to alarms described below, and
general chart objects.
Shallow contour: Limit for shallow waters (dark blue).
Safety depth: Vessel’s depth plus under keel clearance.
To be used by the CS system for
generating anti-grounding alarm.
Safety contour: Contour related to own vessel. To be used
by the CS system to distinguish between
safe and unsafe water (medium blue).
Deep contour: Limit for deep waters (light blue).

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Two shadings: Only two shadows used to indicate water

depth. Shallow color is used down to
safety contour depth, and from safety
contour and down safe water color is used.
Highlight safety contour:
The safety contour is normally highlighted
but if the highlight cover/hides important
information it can be turned off. The
highlight safety contour will be reset to on
when changing display types.
Show other contours:
Valid for display type All and Custom to
turn on/off other contours except for safety
contour.
Lights Sectors Fill White: White sectors highlighted.
Fill Green: Green sectors highlighted.
Fill Red: Red sectors highlighted.
Static: All sectors to be highlighted turned ON.
Ship: All sectors to be highlighted turned ON
when the vessel is crossing the sector.

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Display type: Base: This is the level of information that cannot

be removed from the display, and includes
information that is required in all
geographic areas and during all
circumstances. It is not intended to be
sufficient for safe navigation.
Standard: The level of information that is shown
when a chart is first displayed. This is the
minimum information sufficient for
navigation.
All: All available chart information.
Custom: When this option is selected, the Chart
Presentation Settings dialog will be
expanded to include a Custom field where
it is possible to select the objects that are
to be displayed.

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If all objects are selected, the chart presentation will be identical

with the All selection in the Display type area.
Custom selections will be automatically saved, and will be
recalled whenever Custom display type is selected.
The display presentation may also be selected by pressing one of
the toolbar buttons, and by using the BASIC CHART,
STANDARD CHART or CUSTOM CHART buttons on the
optional COP30.
Active display presentation is indicated with depressed button
symbol, and with text indication in the information button.

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Generation of chart: Determines the point at which new chart will be displayed on the
screen. The following options are available:
Automatic: The chart is redrawn automatically by the
system, based on the vessel’s speed and
heading.
To < >%: Determines the area in percentage of full
display within where the vessel may move
before the display is redrawn.

5.4 Information windows

Different information windows may be activated from the
Window menu.
Active windows are indicated with a tick.
The Route window is only available when the system is sailing
on a route.
In addition to the selectable windows, an alarm window will be
activated whenever an alarm situation occurs. Refer page 114.

Nav window
The navigation window shows the vessel’s present position and
speed as measured by reference systems. In addition to time and
date, the following information is shown:
GPS: GPS name as defined in navigator setup.
Refer page 32.
HDOP: Quality indicator for GPS signal. Refer
Defining the quality limits for the GPS
signal, page 34.
Log, Gyro: Speed through water and Heading as
measured by log sensor and gyro compass.
Heading is also shown graphically in the
slide bar in the bottom of the window.
SOG, COG: Speed and Course over ground as
measured by active sensor
Drift, Set: Calculated drift and set.
Note Units of measurement and number of decimals used in the Nav
window are configured in the System Configuration dialog
(Misc and Aux. settings). Refer the separate Installation manual.

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Beacon window
Beacon: Beacon ID for DGPS signal transmitter
for active navigtor.
Age: Age of DGPS differential signal for
active navigator. Refer Defining the
quality limits for the GPS signal, page
34.

Route window
The route window showing the route name will be automatically
activated when a route is started.
It is possible to remove the window from the display by
deselecting it from the Window menu.
The window is divided in two sections, separated by a
horizontal line. The upper section shows information about
current waypoint, while the lower section holds information
about the route.
The window contains the following information:
XTE: Cross track error
CalcSPD: Speed used for ETA calculation. Refer page 89
WP: Number and name for next waypoint
BTW / Next leg: Bearing to first waypoint, and next leg heading
DWO / TTW: Distance and time to wheel over point
WP: Number and name for last waypoint
DTA / TTA: Distance and time to last waypoint
ETA: Estimated time of arrival at the last waypoint

Cursor window
Used for displaying cursor information as shown below.
Cursor: Coordinates for the cursor’s present
position
Range / Bearing: Range and bearing between vessel and
cursor’s present position

Wind window
Displays true wind.

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Depth window
The depth window displays depth and temperature value as
measured by an echo sounder.

GPS Quality window

The GPS quality window visualizes the defined quality limits for
the GPS signal as described in Defining the quality limits for
the GPS signal, page 34.
The following color indication for GPS quality is used in the
slide bar:
− GPS signal better than warning limit
− signal quality between warning and alarm limit
− signal quality worse than alarm limit

Alarm window
The Alarm window will pop up whenever an alarm situation
occurs. An audible alarm will also be activated.
All alarm messages will remain in the Alarm window until the
reason for the alarm is removed.
The audible alarm will be silenced by pressing the speaker icon.
The audible alarm will sound again if another alarm situation is
reported.
Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

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5.5 Selecting the chart scale

Active chart scale is indicated in the tool bar’s drop down field.

The chart scale is changed by:

− selecting a scale in the scale drop down field
− by scrolling up/down with the middle cursor button
− by pressing the arrow up/arrow down buttons (small scale
change) or the arrow left/arrow right buttons (large scale
change)
− by using the zoom buttons on the optional COP panels
− by zooming to a specified rectangle area
Part of the display may be zoomed in by dragging a rectangle
around the selected area. The rectangle is defined by pressing
and holding the middle cursor button, and then moving the
cursor to a position that makes the rectangle large enough to
cover the selected area.

The magnifier symbol indicates zooming in.

The display will be redrawn with the selected rectangle covering
the entire screen.

The display is zoomed out if the Shift button and the middle
cursor button are pressed simultaneously when the window is
drawn on the display.
The magnifier symbol will change to .

Best scale
By pressing the Best scale button, the chart with best scale for
the displayed area will be automatically selected.
When the button is pressed, the button image will change to
indicate active function.
Note This function is only available when the CS system is set to
automatically keep the vessel symbol in center of the display.
Refer Follow ship function, page 45.

Best scale may also be selected by pressing the BEST SCALE

button on the optional COP30.

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5.6 Positioning the chart on the screen

Follow ship function

When the ship symbol button is pressed, the system will
automatically keep the vessel in the center of the display, either
with True, Relative or Scroll motion. Refer Chart layout on the
display, page 37.
The vessel’s symbol will remain in the display center as long as
the button is activated.

The Follow ship function may also be selected by pressing the

OWN SHIP button on the optional COP30.

Panning to cursor position

To view areas of the chart that are not within the current chart
limits, an adjacent area will be displayed by moving the cursor
to a selected position and pressing the middle cursor button.
The chart will be moved and centered about the selected cursor
position.

Moving the chart center

The Move View To menu makes it possibility to move the chart

to a known position, to current vessel position, to a chart or to a
preplanned route as described in the following sections.

Note The Move View To menu will not be available if the Follow ship
function is active.

To a known position
Press the Move View To menu followed by the Position
command to open the Move View To Position dialog.
Enter coordinates for latitude and longitude for the position that
is to be the new chart center, and confirm the entry with the OK
button.

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To vessel position

When the Move View To menu followed by the Ship command

is pressed, the chart will be moved to vessel position. After the
display is redrawn with the vessel in center, the vessel’s
movement on the display will be dependant on setting for ship
motion. Refer Ship motion, page 38.

To a selected chart

Press the Move View To menu followed by the Chart command

to open the Move View to Chart dialog.
Select the chart that is to be drawn on the display, and confirm
the entry with the OK button.

To a preplanned route
When the Move View To menu is followed by the Route
command, the Move View to Route dialog will be displayed.
Selected route will be drawn on the display when the OK button
is pressed.

5.7 Displaying vectors and trails

Gyro vectors and the vessel’s trails may be displayed to shown
the vessel’s movement in the chart.
Vector symbols indicate gyro and time vectors according to
ship’s log, and course/speed over ground based on information
from both primary and secondary positioning system.
Trails are based on information from positioning system, and
both primary and secondary system may be used.
It is not possible to save trails to file. If the vessel’s movement
should be recorded, this is done by using the Tracking function.
Refer Tracking a vessel’s motion, page 57 onwards.

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GYRO VECTOR

COURSE/SPEED
OVER GROUND
VECTOR

LOG VECTOR

TRAIL

TIME LABELS

Trails are activated by selecting the Setup menu, followed by

Vectors and Trail command, and then selecting the Activate
Primary or Activate Secondary commands.
Active function is labeled with a tick.

Trail based on primary source may also be displayed by pressing

the F9 keyboard button, the Trail toolbar button, or the TRAIL
ON/OFF button on the optional COP30.
Trail based on secondary source can only be displayed as
described in Primary source /Secondary source, page 48.

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Vectors and trail setup

The vectors and trail layout are defined in the Own Ship’s
Vectors and Trail dialog. The dialog is activated by pressing
the Setup menu, followed by the Vectors and Trail and
Settings command.

Vectors
Course/Speed over ground:
Displays a time vector for the
course/speed over ground based on
measurement from the active navigator.
The length of the line is determined by the
settings in the Minutes field.
Log: Displays a time vector based on logging
from the speed sensor. The length of the
line is determined by the settings in the
Minutes field.
Minutes: Determines the length of the vector. The
vectors’ lengths indicate the distance that
the vessel will sail with current speed in
selected period.
Gyro: Toggles on the gyro vector. This vector is
displayed from the vessel bow to the edge
of the screen, and is drawn with dotted
line.

Primary source /Secondary source

Trail Active: Toggles on/off trail based on
information from primary/secondary
source. The distance between each
trail point is determined by the
settings in the time field.
Reset trail: Restarts the trailing function from the
vessel’s current position.
Time labels: Toggles on/off time labels.
Add time Labels: Adds a time label at the current vessel
position
Interval Minutes: Sets the interval between each time
labeled trail point.
Note If Secondary source is not activated as described in page 32,
Secondary source tab will be disabled.

5.8 Head up display

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The Head Up display makes it possible to display an overview

or a detailed chart in a separate window, independent on vessel
position and chart scale in the main display.
In this display the vessel is shown with head up.
The display is activated by pressing the Tools menu followed by
Head Up Display command.

The following toolbar buttons are available in Head Up display:

REF.
BUTTON FUNCTION
PAGE

Chart scale. 44

Selects the best scale available for the selected area. 44

Displays the Chart presentation settings dialog. 37

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6 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION

This section describes available functions used for
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6.1 Man Over Board

If an emergency situation should occur, a single push
on the Man over board toolbar button will place a
marker at the vessel’s current position.
A Man Over Board marker will also be placed at the current
vessel position by pressing the MOB button on the optional
COP10/30 panel.
Bearing and Range from the Man Over Board marker to the
vessel’s position will be displayed as shown on the figure
below.

If the cursor is moved to the marker and the left cursor button
pressed, range and bearing from the Man Over Board marker
to the cursor position will be displayed.
A Man Over Board marker can not be moved. The marker may
be removed by moving the cursor to the marker and pressing the
right cursor button.
When a Man Over Board function is activated, the Alarm
window will pop up and the system will give an audible alarm.

6.2 Danger alarm settings

The danger alarm function will give an alarm when the system is
sailing towards water depths less than safety contours selected
in the chart setup dialog. Refer Presentation parameters, page
38.
The system will also give an alarm if the ship is going to cross a
prohibited area within the specified pre-warning time.

In accordance with the pre-warning time set in the Danger

Alarm dialog, an acoustic alarm will sound and the Alarm
window pop up if the vessel is sailing towards unsafe area.

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The danger alarm parameters are defined in the dialog activated

by pressing the Setup menu, followed by the Danger Alarm
and Settings commands.

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The following parameters have to be set:

Forward (F): Pre-warning time in minutes for the antigrounding alarm.
Sector (S): Width in meters for the pre-warning sector.

Draw Guard Zone: Used for visualizing the guard zone.

Highlight Danger Highlights (red color) danger objects within

Object: the defined guard zone.
Danger areas will be shaded.

Ship inside Danger When this option is activated, an alarm will be

Area activated when the vessel enters a danger area.

The alarm text will remain in the Alarm

window as long as the vessel is inside the
danger area, and will be replaced by a new
alarm when the danger area is left.

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A bar graph will be displayed above the course indication field

in the Nav window when the antigrounding function is activated.
The bar graph shows course and sector for danger objects in the
guard zone.
The danger alarm function is disabled when the ship speed is
less than 2 knots, or when the pre-warning time is set to 0
minutes.

6.3 Displaying information about danger objects

When the danger alarm function is active, it is possible to view
information about the objects/areas that are defined as dangerous
or caution area. The dialog is activated by pressing the Setup
menu followed by Danger Alarm and Danger Objects Info
commands.

The content in the dialog will be updated according to the pre-

warning time and the pre-warning sector settings. Refer Danger
alarm settings, page 52.

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6.4 Other vessels’ movement

Other vessels’ movement may be displayed in the
chart by connecting an AIS system or an ARPA
radar to the CS68 system.
The different symbols for AIS and ARPA targets are
as shown on the figure.

ARPA TARGET AIS TARGET

The displaying of AIS and ARPA targets are toggled on/off by

pressing F1 or the Display targets toolbar button.
If an optional COP30 is included in the system, targets may be
displayed by pressing the TRGT ON/OFF button.

Target setup

AIS and ARPA targets layout on the display are defined in the
Select Sensors dialog, activated by pressing the Setup menu,
followed by the Select Sensors command.

PART OF SELECT SENSORS DIALOG

ARPA radars are identified during installation. If more than one

radar is connected to the system, the ARPA names will be
displayed in the combo box.

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The following selections may be made for displaying the targets:

Show All targets: Toggles on/off all available targets for the selected ARPA
radar and all AIS targets in the chart.
Target color: Displays all targets with green or black
color.
Vectors: Disable: No ARPA target vectors displayed.
True Course: Displays the ARPA target vectors with
true course.
Relative Course: Displays the ARPA target vectors
relative to own ship.
Alarm limits: CPA: Distance in Nautical miles to Closest
Point of Approach for the ARPA target.
TCPA: Time in minutes to Closest Point of
Approach for the ARPA target before an
alarm is activated.

Displaying target information

By moving the cursor to a target and pressing the right cursor
button, an ARPA or an AIS window showing information for
the selected target will be displayed.

The AIS Target Info window will show a list of all AIS targets.
Pressing the vessel identification will list all available
information for the selected vessel in the window’s right
column.

The AIS Target Info window could also be activated by pressing

the Tools menu, followed by the AIS Target Info command.
The windows will remain in the display until the OK or Close
buttons are pressed.

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6.5 Tracking a vessel’s motion

The CS system makes it possible to track the movement for own
vessel, AIS and ARPA targets. The tracking may be shown on
the display, and also saved to file.

Starting a new track

Use the following procedure to start a new track:
1 Press the Tracking menu, followed by the Targets
command.
− A list of all available tracking objects will be displayed.

2 Select the vessel to be tracked, and confirm with the OK

button.
− The New Track dialog will now be displayed, showing
available tracking options:

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The following settings are available:

Tracking Type: Log on time: Track points drawn with time lag
according to Minimum Time setting.
Log on distance: Track points drawn with distance
according to Distance setting.
Log on width: Track points drawn if the vessel exceeds
the width entered in Width setting.
Tracking Intervals: Minimum Time: Time between each logging point.
Distance: Distance between each logging point.
Width: Defines a deviation width for the vessel
track. A track point will now be set each
time the vessel shifts the defined distance
to the right or left. This means that the
sharper a turn is, the more track points
will be set. E.g. if the vessel moves
perfectly straight only two points will be
set. One in the beginning and one in the
end of the track.
Show track: Shows/hides the tracking line on the display.
Track Color: Defines the color for the tracking line.

3 Close the dialog and start tracking the selected vessel’s

movement by pressing the OK button.
− If the Show Track tick box is active, the track will be
visible on the display.

If information about a target is lost while this target is being

tracked, the track will automatically be saved and displayed in
the chart. The track will however not be an active track, and is
removed from the display by selecting the Tracking menu,
followed by the Unload Track command.
Refer Displaying or deleting previously saved tracks, page 60.

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Saving or closing a track

A vessel’s track is saved or no longer tracked by:
1 Select the Tracking menu, followed by the Tracked
Targets command.
− Tracked targets will be listed in the Tracked Targets
dialog.

2 Select the tracked target that should be saved or no longer

tracked, and confirm with the OK button.
− The Save Track and Close Track buttons will now be
available in the dialog.

3 Press the Save Track button to save the track to file, or

the Close Track button to stop tracking the selected
target. When a track is closed, it will also be removed
from the display.

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Displaying or deleting previously saved

tracks
Saved track files may be displayed or deleted by pressing the
Tracking menu, followed by the Load Track command.
A list of all previously saved tracks will be displayed.

Selected track is displayed by pressing the OK button, while the

track file is deleted from the CS system when the Delete Track
button is pressed.
Information about a track may be viewed in the Track
Information dialog, activated by moving the cursor to the track
and pressing the right cursor button.

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6.6 Setting a fixed mark at vessel position

A fixed mark may be set at the vessel’s current

position by pressing the Tools menu, followed by the
Position Fix at Ship command. The mark will be
labeled with current time.

A fixed mark may also be set by pressing the F3 button or the

Fixed mark toolbar button.

If an optional COP30 button is included in the CS system, a fixed

marker may also be set by pressing the POSITION FIX button.

The mark may be moved by pressing the left cursor button on

the marker, moving the cursor to a new position, and then
pressing the left cursor button again.
The mark is deleted by pressing the right cursor button when the
cursor is in center of the mark.

6.7 Variable range marker

A circle may be added to the chart to indicate a guard zone,
either around the vessel or around a fixed position in the chart.
The symbol is created by selecting the Tools menu , followed by
the Variable Range Marker command, by pressing the F7
button or the VRM toolbar button.

The symbol could also be created by pressing the VRM button on

the optional COP30.

A circle will be drawn with the circle center at the vessel. An

information window showing range and bearing from circle
center to cursor position will be opened in the lower right corner
of the display.

Pressing the right cursor button will toggle the circle center
between the vessel and the cursor’s actual position. A marker
with the circle center at the vessel will move with the vessel.

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The circle radius is increased/decreased by moving the cursor.

Pressing the left cursor button will fix the circle center and lock
the radius.

Only one variable range marker may be active. When a marker is

active, this will be indicated with a tick in the menu and with
depressed VRM toolbar button.
The marker and the information window will remain in the
display until this tick is removed or the VRM toolbar button
deactivated.

6.8 Fixed range markers

Up to three fixed range markers may be positioned on the
display. The markers are used for measuring bearing or distance
from the vessel to other objects in the chart.
A marker can also be set by pressing the Tools menu, followed
by one of the Fixed Range Marker commands, or by pressing
the F8 button on the keyboard.
If a COP30 is included in the system, a fixed ranger marker
could be positioned by pressing the

When the function is activated, a line will be drawn from the

vessel center to the cursor position. An information window
showing range and bearing from vessel center to cursor position
will be opened in the lower right corner of the display.
The range marker will be fixed at the cursor position by pressing
the left cursor button.

When fixed markers are active, this will be indicated with a tick
in the Tools menu . The marker and the information window will
remain in the display until this tick is removed.

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6.9 Tidal predictions

The CM93 chart database contains about 4000 tide prediction
points around the world. These predictions points may be loaded
and displayed by selecting the Tides menu, followed by the
Display Tide Points command.
The tide prediction points will be displayed as small “diamonds”
in the chart.

Click the right cursor button inside one of these diamonds to see
the tidal prediction for the selected point.

The tidal diagram is calculated for the current date (today), and
the time is standard time for the country concerned. The date is
displayed in the Date field.
When the cursor is moved over the diagram, the Time and
Height fields will show time with the corresponding tidal
height.
The tidal height is graphically expressed with three background
colors indicating time of the day:
− Gray: Night time
− Blue: Twilight
− Green: Daytime
The graphic’s max height is set in the Max height field. If this
value is set to 0, the graphic height will be set equal to
maximum tide height.

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It is possible to display tidal predictions for future days. By

pressing the downward arrow in the Date field, a calendar
function will be opened.

The month is selected by using the left or right arrow buttons.

The year is selected by pressing the year, and then using the
upward or downward arrow buttons.
The diagram is returned to today’s date by pressing the Today:
field in the lower part of the calendar.
A list of all tide prediction points around the world is displayed
by selecting the Tides menu followed by the Tides Info
command, or by pressing the Whole Database button in the
Tides Info dialog.
Tidal prediction for another day can be displayed by selecting
desired date in the Date field.

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7 WORKING WITH ROUTES

This section holds description for the different methods that
may be used when creating and saving a route. The section
also includes guidance for modifying, copying and printing
a route.

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7.1 General
Routes may be planned independent of the actual vessel
position. The routes may be stored and recalled whenever
necessary. There are no limitations to number of waypoints in a
route that can be stored in the system.
Route planning is performed as described in page 70 onwards. A
simplified route planning may also be done using the quick
route function. Refer page 84.
The SOLAS convention requires that all charts must be updated
for intended voyages. Before planning a new route or prior to
updating an existing voyage, it is required to receive the latest
chart updates.
For automatic or manual updating of the chart, refer Official
chart updates, page 94 onwards.

7.2 The Route Editor window

In the CS68 system, routes are planned in a separate Route
Editor window. This window is activated when a new route is
created, or when an existing route is modified.

This window will be displayed as an overlay on the chart. The

display layout and the scale is setup as for the graphic area, but
independent of this setup.
The window may be minimized, resized and moved.

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The lower part of the window contains the waypoint table for
active route. When a new route is to be created, the waypoint
table is empty. This waypoint table may be removed from the
window by pressing the Route menu and toggling off the
Waypoints command.

The toolbar buttons in Route Editor window have the following

function:

Shortcut Ref.
Button Function
button page

Drop down list used for selecting chart scale. 44

Selects the best scale available for the displayed

44
area.

Displays the Chart presentation settings

37
dialog.

Checks the legs. 73

Prints the route. 80

Reverses route. 79

Displays the Move View to Route dialog. 46

Displays the Route Settings dialog used for

68
default route settings.

The Route Editor window is closed by pressing the in the

window’s upper right corner, or by selecting the Route menu,
followed by the Close window command.
If the window is closed before a route is saved, the route
command will be aborted.

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7.3 Route symbols

The following route symbols are used in the CS system:
First waypoint with waypoint number and route name.

Fixed waypoint with waypoint number and turn radius.

Range and bearing between two waypoints.

Active waypoint.

Movable waypoint.
A movable waypoint is deleted by pressing the right cursor button.

Additional waypoint to be inserted between two existing waypoints.

Leg with accepted deviation. A route that is under construction will be drawn
with red legs. When the route is saved, the legs will be black.

Leg checked and found unsafe or dangerous with the Check route option
activated.
Orange color used for unsafe routes; while red color is used to indicate a
dangerous route.
The color indication will remain on the leg also after the route is saved.

7.4 Route parameters

When a waypoint is added to a route, the system will use the
default parameter values shown in the waypoints section of the
Route window:

Note Route settings for an active route may be changed by pressing

the Navigation menu, and then selecting the Route Settings
command. Refer page 89.

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Radius
A route consists of a series of waypoints joined together with
straight lines. Each waypoint in a route, except the first and the
last, has an associated turn radius defined. This turn radius will
make the ship turn over before the waypoint is reached.

Default turn radius for the vessel is set in the System

Configuration dialog (Ship tab). Refer the separate CS
Installation manual.
The turn radius may be set individually for each waypoint in the
route. Refer Modifying a route by using the Waypoint dialog,
page 78.

Deviation
This parameter defines the vessel’s offset distance from leg
before an alarm is given.

The deviation may be set individually for each leg in the route.
Refer Modifying a route by using the Waypoint dialog, page
78.

Speed
This is the speed used by the CS68 system for calculating
estimated time for the route.

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Rhumb line
Parameter used for calculating the distance between two
waypoints. If the tick box is selected, rhumb line computation
will be used. If not, great circle computation is used.

7.5 Creating a new route

Two methods could be used when creating a new route:
− using the cursor. Refer page 71
− manually enter waypoints into a waypoint table as
described in page 72
Using the cursor for entering waypoints is used when a rough
position of the waypoints is sufficient, while the waypoint’s
coordinates may be exactly defined in the dialog.
Generally, a combination of these two methods may be the best.
The waypoints are entered by using the cursor, and then
modified to accurate coordinates by using the waypoint dialog.
A new route is started by pressing the Navigation menu,
followed by Create New Route command.
− The Route Editor window and the Create new Route
dialogs are displayed.

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If the Route Editor window already is active, a new route is

created by pressing the Route menu, followed by the Create
New Route command.

Enter the route name in the Create New Route dialog, and
confirm the entries with the OK button.
− The dialog will be closed and the system is ready for
entering waypoints.

Creating a route by using the cursor

Before the cursor may be used for entering waypoints, the chart
center has to be set according to the position for the first
waypoint. Refer Selecting the chart scale, page 44 onwards.
Use the following procedure for entering waypoints:
1 Move the cursor to the position of the first waypoint, and
press the left cursor button.
− The waypoint with waypoint number and route name will
be positioned on the chart.

2 Continue entering new waypoints by moving the cursor to

new positions and pressing the left cursor button.

3 Insert an additional waypoint between two waypoints by

moving the cursor along a leg and pressing the left cursor
button.
− A movable waypoint symbol will be displayed at the
cursor position.
4 Move the cursor to selected position and press the left
cursor button to fix the new waypoint.
5 Change the waypoint radius by moving the cursor to a
waypoint, and then pressing and holding the Ctrl keyboard
button while using the scrolling function on the TrackMan
Wheel.
− Note that the radius is not validated by the system!

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6 Save the route by pressing the Route menu followed by

the Save command.
If it should be necessary to move the chart while using the cursor
for planning a route, this can be done by moving the cursor to
the point for the new chart center and pressing the middle cursor
button.

Numeric entries of waypoints

If latitude and longitude for waypoint positions are known, these
values may be entered into the Waypoint table in the lower part
of the Route Editor window.

WAYPOINT
TABLE

??

1 If the Waypoints table is not visible, toggle it on by

pressing the Route menu, followed by the Waypoints
command
2 Make sure that default values for the route are correct
3 Press the Insert new waypoint button to insert the first
waypoint in the route
− The first row will be inserted in the table, with zero values
in Lat and Lon fields

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4 Enter correct latitude and longitude value for the first

waypoint.
5 Continue entering new waypoints by pressing the Insert
new waypoint button. Sequence waypoint numbers will be
given automatically.
The remaining buttons on the right side of the waypoint table
are used as follows:

Moves highlighted waypoint one place up/down in the waypoint

table

Displays the highlighted waypoint in center of the display

Deletes the highlighted waypoint

The waypoint table is also used for entering information about

critical points in the route. Refer Specifying critical waypoints,
page 75.

Checking the route

When a route is created or modified, the legs will be
automatically checked if the Check Route function is activated.
The function is activated by pressing the Route menu followed
by the Check Route command, or by pressing the Check Route
menu button.

The route will not be approved if it is crossing own ship's safety

contour, crossing the boundary of a prohibited area or a
geographical area for which special conditions exist.

While the system is checking the route, the legs will be drawn
with a wide blue line.
When a leg is checked and approved, this will be indicated with
a narrow red line.

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A leg that is checked and not approved will be indicated with a

wide red line.

Displaying information about danger objects

When the Check Route function is activated, information about
danger objects may be displayed by pressing the Route menu,
followed by the Danger Object Info command. The Danger
Objects Info dialog will be displayed.

This dialog will display all items that cause the route to not be
approved.
Note The Danger Objects Info dialog will only be available when the
Check Route function is active.

Using Variable range markers

The VRM function used for indicating a guard zone may also be
used when planning a route. The function is started by pressing
the Route menu, followed by the Variable Range Marker
command.
Refer Variable range marker, page 61.

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Specifying critical waypoints

Each named waypoint in a route may be defined as critical in the
Critical Points tab in the Waypoint table.

??

When a waypoint is defined as critical, a Critical warning will

be displayed in the Toolbar before the vessel reaches the
waypoint.
The time for when the message should be shown is defined in
the Time (in minutes) or the Distance (NM) fields in the
Waypoint table.

Defining waypoint procedures

By defining a procedure for a waypoint, an automatic procedure
alarm will be activated before the vessel reaches the waypoint.
Activate the procedure as follows:
1 Create a new route or open the route that should include a
Procedure alarm
2 Activate the Procedure tab in the Waypoint table
3 Press in the down-arrow in the Procedure column for the
waypoint that is to have a procedure alarm defined

− It is possible to define a waypoint with normal, yellow or

red procedure
4 Save the file when procedure alarms are defined for all
waypoints.

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When the vessel reaches a waypoint with defined procedure

alarm, an alarm field will be displayed in the tool bar showing
procedure color.

Saving a route
When all waypoints are entered or when a route is modified, the
route is saved by pressing the Route menu and selecting Save.
If the route is to be saved with a different name, the Save As
command must be selected. The following dialog for entering
the route name will be displayed:

Enter the new name for the route in the New Route field,
confirm the entry and close the dialog by pressing the OK
button.

7.6 Displaying routes

Preplanned routes may be displayed by selecting the Navigation
menu followed by the Show command. Select the route that is to
be displayed from the Show Route dialog.

The Move View to Selected Route option is only available if

the Follow ship function is not active. Refer page 45.
If Move View to Selected Route is activated, the selected route
will be drawn with black color in the chart. If this option is not

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activated, the route will be displayed with orange legs and

waypoints.
There is no limitation to number of routes that may be shown
simultaneously.

A displayed route is removed from the display from the Hide

Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting the
Navigation menu followed by the Hide command.

7.7 Modifying routes

Any parameter in a route may be modified after the route has
been created and saved.
A route is modified by pressing the Navigation menu, followed
by the Edit command.
− The Edit Route dialog will be opened in the Route Editor
window.

Select the route that is to be modified from the list.

When the selection is confirmed with the OK button, the route
will be displayed in the Route Editor window.

The route may now be modified by:

− using the cursor
− manually edit waypoint parameters into a waypoint table

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Using the cursor for modification

When the route that is to be modified is displayed, the cursor
may be used to edit the route.
To move a waypoint, activate the waypoint by positioning the
cursor over selected waypoint.

Press the left cursor button, and move the cursor to the new
position. Accept the new position by repressing the left cursor
button.
Additional waypoint can be inserted between two existing
waypoints by moving the cursor along the selected leg. Accept
the new waypoint by pressing the left cursor button, and press
the left cursor button again when the waypoint is moved to
selected position.
A waypoint is deleted from the route by locating the cursor over
the waypoint and pressing the right cursor button.
Save the route as described in page 76.

Modifying a route by using the Waypoint

dialog
After the route that is to be modified is selected and displayed,
the Waypoints list can be displayed in the lower part of the
Route Editor window.
The waypoints may now be modified in the table as described in
Numeric entries of waypoints, page 72.

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Save the route as described in page 76.

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Reversing a route
A route may be reversed by pressing the Reverse Route toolbar
button in the Route Editor window. The waypoints will
immediately be shown in reversed order, both in the Waypoint
table and in the chart.
Save the route as described in page 76.
The route may also be reversed from the Start Voyage dialog.
Refer Starting a voyage, page 87.

7.8 Copying a route

A route may be copied by opening the route and saving it with a
new name.
Open the Route Editor window by pressing Navigation menu,
followed by the Edit command, and select the route that is to be
copied.
If the Route Editor window already is open, the route is
selected by pressing the Route menu followed by the Edit
command.

The route may now be saved with a new name by pressing the
Route menu, followed by the Save As command. The Save
Route As dialog will be displayed.

Enter a new name for the route in the New Route field, and
confirm with the OK button.

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7.9 Printing a route

All waypoints in a route may be printed if a printer is connected
to the CS system. The function is started by using one of the
following procedures:
− Pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Print
command
− When the Route Editor window is active, pressing the
Route menu, followed by the Print Route command
− By pressing the Print button in the Route Editor window

7.10 Deleting a route

A saved route is deleted from the CS68 system by selection the
Navigation menu, followed by the Delete command.
− The Delete route dialog is displayed.

Select the route that is to be deleted, and confirm the entry with
the OK button.

To avoid that a route is unintentionally deleted, the command is

password protected.
Type “1234” in the Password field, and confirm the entry with
the OK button.

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7.11 Exporting routes

Routes created in a CS68 system may be exported for use in
other CS68 systems, or as a backup routine.
A saved route is exported by selection the Navigation menu,
followed by the Export command.
− The dialog box for selecting route name will be displayed.

Select the route that is to be exported and confirm the entry with
the OK button.
A new dialog for entering route name and destination folder is
displayed. The route is saved by pressing the Save button in this
dialog.

7.12 Importing routes

Route created on a remote computer may be imported to the
CS68 system. Two different methods are available for import:
− Routes imported individually by pressing the Navigation
menu, followed by the Import SPS.v1 command. The
route to be imported is selected from the Open dialog.
− All routes imported by pressing the Navigation menu,
followed by the Synchronize Route Database command.
All routes in the default route directory will now be
automatically imported to the CS system.

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8 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS68

This section holds procedures for operation and for sailing
along a preplanned route.

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8.1 General
When the CS system is set up and charts installed according to
instructions in the previous pages, the system will display the
vessel in real time on the chart. The vessel’s position will
continuously be determined in relation to land, charted objects,
aids-to-navigation, and unseen hazards.
The system may be used as a monitoring system, or by sailing
automatically or manually along a predefined route as described
in the following sections.

8.2 Creating and sailing along a quick route

The CS68 offers a sail to position function by creating a route
from the vessel’s current position to a cursor position.
Use the following procedure to start the quick route function:
1 Select the Navigation menu, followed by the Create
Quick Route command. The function may also be started
by pressing the F1 button or by pressing the QUICK
ROUTE button on the optional COP30.

− The first waypoint will now be

located at the vessel position.
2 Continue entering waypoints by
moving the cursor to new positions
and pressing the left cursor button.
− Waypoints may be moved, added
and removed when the route is
created as described in page 77
onwards.

If the quick route is created in a dangerous area, it is

recommended to have the route automatically checked as the
waypoints are entered. This function is enabled by selecting the
Navigation menu, followed by the Check Quick Route
command.
Active function is indicated with a tick in front of the command
as shown on the figure.

The quick route function is aborted by pressing the Navigation

menu, followed by the Cancel Quick Route command.

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3 Start sailing along the quick route

by selecting the Navigation menu
and pressing the Start command.
It is also possible to start the
function by pressing the F1 button
or the QUICK ROUTE button on
the optional COP30.
− The display will now change to
show bearing and planned speed as
shown in the figure to right.
When the route is started, it will
automatically be saved as Quick Route,
and may be treated as any preplanned
route created in the Route Editor
window.
When a quick route is started it will automatically overwrite
previously saved quick routes.
The voyage is aborted by pressing the Navigation menu,
followed by the Stop command.

The voyage may also be aborted by pressing the STOP NAV.

button on the optional COP10/30.

Parameter setting for the quick route

Parameters used when creating a quick route are defined in the
Quick Route Settings dialog. The dialog is activated when a
route is under construction by pressing the Navigation menu,
followed by the Quick Route Settings command.

Note The Quick Route Settings command is only available when a

quick route is under construction.

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8.3 Sailing along a predefined route

The voyage function in the CS system makes it possible to sail
along any preplanned route. The vessel may be manually or
automatically controlled, and the system will give an alarm if
the vessel’s heading or position differs from predefined values
defined when the route was planned. The system will also give a
wheel over warning before a planned turn.
When the voyage function is started, the voyage information
field in the tool bar will be activated to show current voyage
information.

The Route window will also be automatically activated when

the voyage function is started. It is possible to remove this
window from the display by deselecting it from the Window
menu.

The window is divided in two sections, separated by a

horizontal line. The upper section shows information about
current waypoint, while the lower section holds information
about the route.
The window contains the following information:
XTE: Cross track error
CalcSPD: Speed used for ETA calculation. Refer page 89
WP: Number and name for next waypoint
BTW / Next leg: Bearing to first waypoint, and next leg heading
DWO / TTW: Distance and time to wheel over point
WP: Number and name for last waypoint
DTA / TTA: Distance and time to last waypoint
ETA: Estimated time and date of arrival at the last waypoint

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Selecting the start position

A predefined route may be started from any leg on the route, and
the system will automatically select the leg that is closest to the
vessel’s actual position.
Note The route will not start if:
− The difference between vessel heading and bearing on leg
exceeds 2*Off course limit. Refer Alarm Limit, page 88
− The difference between vessel heading and bearing on leg
is more than 90°
If the vessel is outside the accepted deviation or if the first
waypoint is unreachable, an alarm will be activated and the
Alarm window will be displayed. Refer The ECDIS message
system, page 114.

Starting a voyage
When the vessel’s position is within the deviation set for the
route, the voyage can be started by pressing the Navigation
menu, followed by the Start command.
The Start Voyage dialog will be displayed.

The Start Voyage dialog will also be displayed by pressing the

START NAV. button on the optional COP10/30.

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The selections in the dialog are used as follows:

Route Name: Lists all predefined routes.
From/To Port: Shows additional information about the route.
From/To Waypoint: Shows additional information for waypoints.
If other than last waypoint is selected, the route will be defined
from WP1 to the selected waypoint.
Departure/Arrival: Displays estimated time for departure and arrival for selected
waypoints.
Operator signal: Wheel over warning:
Specifies the time in minutes before reaching the wheel over
point at which a wheel over warning will be given.
Wheel over:
Specifies the warning time in seconds before reaching a wheel
over point. This time has to be min.15 seconds less than the time
defined for Wheel over warning.
Alarm Limit Sets the off course limit before an alarm is activated.
ETA calculation Speed type used for calculating estimated time of arrival.
Leg Display Properties Toggles on/off the display of leg heading and speed.
Reverse Route: Activated if the route is to be reversed.
Select the route that is to be started and confirm the entry with
the OK button.
Selected route will be displayed with dotted red color for all
legs. The Route window will be displayed, and the Voyage
information field will show voyage status. Refer page 89.

Stopping the voyage

The voyage is stopped by pressing the Navigation menu,
followed by the Stop command.

The voyage may also be stopped by pressing the STOP NAV.

button on the optional COP10/30.

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Changing route operation parameters

Route operation parameters may be modified when a route is
active by pressing the Navigation menu followed by the Route
Operation Settings command.

The following parameters may be changed:

Operator signal: Wheel over warning:
Specifies the time in minutes before reaching the wheel over
point at which a wheel over warning will be given.
Wheel over:
Specifies the warning time in seconds before reaching a wheel
over point. This time has to be min.15 seconds less than the time
defined for Wheel over warning.
Alarm Limit Sets the off course limit before an alarm is activated.
Leg Display Properties Toggles on/off the display of leg heading and speed.
ETA calculation Speed type used for calculating estimated time of arrival.

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Voyage messages
When a route is activated, voyage messages and warnings will
be indicated in the Voyage information button. The following
indications and colors are used:

TEXT COLOR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Voyage Grey No voyage activated.
Voyage Green Normal voyage with no warnings.
The vessel’s position is more off track than the given
Exceeded XTE deviation Red
tolerance. Refer Deviation, page 69.
The vessel’s heading differs more than the given
Off course Yellow tolerance from planned heading. Refer Alarm Limit,
page 88.
Wheel over warning Yellow Wheel over point prewarning. Refer Operator
Wheel over Red Wheel over warning. signal, page 88.

Turning Yellow The vessel is in a route turn.

End of route Red The vessel has reached the end of the route.
Waypoint unreachable Red Waypoint unreachable.
Error Red Route navigation generic error.

Yellow message indications are warning messages. They

indicate conditions that, if ignored, could result in critical
situations. A warning message does not activate the Alarm
window.
A red message indication is an alarm message. Some of the
alarm messages are accompanied by an audible alarm, and with
an alarm message in the Alarm window.

8.4 Calculating position and range/bearing

The calculator included in the CS68 is used for two calculating
functions:
− Calculating position
− Calculating range and bearing
Both functions may be used with great-circle or rhumb line
computation.
The function is activated by pressing the Tools menu, followed
by the Calculator command.

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Calculate position
Used for calculating the coordinates for a new point from a
given position, and with known range and bearing from this
position.

The position may be calculated by using different methods:

− Entering the known position, distance and bearing in the
From, Distance and Bearing fields, and then pressing the
Calculate button
− Positioning the cursor in the chart and pressing the left
cursor button to set the From position, entering known
values for Distance and Bearing, and then pressing the
Calculate button
Calculated position is displayed in the grayed fields.

Calculate range and bearing

Used for calculating range and bearing between two known
positions.
The range and bearing are calculated by using one of the
methods described below:
− Entering coordinates for known positions in the From and
To fields, and then pressing the Calculate button
− Positioning the cursor in the chart and pressing the left
cursor button to set the From position, and entering
known values To field. Range and bearing will be
calculated by pressing the Calculate button.
− Positioning the cursor in the chart and pressing the left
cursor button to set the To and From positions. A line will
then be drawn in the chart between the To and From
points, and range and bearing will be calculated by
pressing the Calculate button.
The line is removed from the display by moving the cursor to
one of the end points and pressing the right cursor button.
Calculated range and bearing are displayed in the grayed fields.

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8.5 Alarm messages

The CS68 system will continually check for danger situations
and system faults while the system is running.
When an alarm situation occurs, the Alarm window with an
alarm message will be displayed, and an audible alarm will be
activated.
The CS68 includes voice alarms. These alarms will replace
some of the audible alarms if the function is activated in the
System Configuration dialog (Aux. settings tab). Refer the
separate CS68 Installation manual.
There are three categories of system messages:
Alarm messages Alarm messages are generated when conditions are detected that
critically effect the capability or performance of the system.
You must critically examine all alarm messages to determine their
course and effect.
Warning messages Warning messages inform you of the occurrence of conditions that
could result in unwanted system response or eventual failure.
Information These messages inform you of conditions that are noteworthy, but
messages: that have no serious effect on the performance of the system.

An alarm or a warning message is silenced by pressing the

silence icon in the Alarm window.
If an optional COP10/30 is included, the alarm may also be
silenced by pressing the ALARM RESET button.
The audible alarm will sound again and the light start flashing if
another alarm situation is reported.
All alarm messages will remain in the Alarm window until the
reason for the alarm is removed.
Refer SYSTEM MESSAGES, page 113 onwards.

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9 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE

This section includes description of how the chart database
is automatically and manually updated.

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9.1 General
The chart database should always be updated with the latest
available information, and all chart suppliers will offer an
update service. Refer to separate information from the supplier
that has delivered charts to your CS system.
In addition to official chart updates, it is possible for the user to
enter mariner objects to the chart database.

9.2 Official chart updates

SOLAS convention requires that all charts must be updated for
intended voyages. Before planning a new route or prior to
updating an existing voyage, it is required to receive the latest
chart updates.
All chart updates will be stored in a separate update database,
and it will be possible to review any updates whenever selected.

Automatic chart updates

The chart suppliers will offer different updating procedures for
the chart subscribers. It can be done by connecting the system to
the supplier’s server, by CD or by floppy disk. Information from
the chart supplier should therefore be obtained in addition to the
description in the following pages.
Activate the Updates dialog by selecting the Setup menu,
followed by Chart and Updates commands.

The selections in the dialog are used as follows:

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Auto Updating Used when chart updates are to be received from chart supplier
by using an already connected internet line.
Caution When connecting to Internet, the user should be aware of the
risk for possible viruses infecting the computer!

Dial-Up Setup Settings used for dial up connection to chart supplier.

SemiAuto Updating Used when the chart updates are to be read from a local file.
Select the directory where the updates are located, and confirm
with Get updates from directory button.
Updating Log Used to review already received updates, and the status of these
Review Updates updates.

Manual updates
Manual update is only to be used for official chart updates.
Other chart information can be added to the chart by using the
Mariner Object function. Refer Adding Mariner objects, page
97.
Manual updates are added to the chart by pressing the Tools
menu and Manual Update command, and then selecting either
Add Object or Add Notice To Mariner commands.
Add Object command is used when entering chart updates
without references to official Notice to Mariners, while Add
Notice To Mariner command demands information obtained in
Notice to mariners received from the authorities.

When Add Object command is selected, the Add New Update

Object dialog is displayed.

The dialog is used for selecting object category. Each category

may hold one or more sub-categories.
Select the type of object that should be added, and confirm the
entry with the OK button.

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A symbol for the selected type of object will now be placed in

the display center, and the Manual Update dialog will be
displayed:

The object may now be located by the cursor or by entering

coordinates if the symbol is a single point.
The object is saved by pressing the Save button.
To secure the chart update function, the user name must be
entered before the entry is accepted.

The update will be displayed on the screen with symbol

according to selected object category.
When Add Notice To Mariner is selected, a dialog for entering
information according to received updates is displayed.
Enter information in all fields, and confirm the entry with the
OK button.

Review and rejecting manual chart updates

All manual chart updates can be reviewed by pressing the Tools
menu, followed by the Manual Update and the Review
Updates commands.
Date and editor information for an object is displayed by
pressing symbol.
If the Highlight button is selected, the selected object will be
highlighted and labeled with an arrow in the chart.
By pressing the Reject Updates button, all updates for the
selected dataset are rejected.
Caution Reject Updates is not a reversible command, and should not be
used if not absolutely sure that all updates for the selected
dataset are to be removed.
Note It is not possible to reject a single update by using this
command. If a single update is to be removed or edited, this is
done by using the Object Information window as described in
page 22.

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9.3 Adding Mariner objects

The CS68 system makes it possible for the user to plot own
markers or areas to identify events, hazards etc in the chart. All
entered user information is automatically saved, and will be
visible in the chart independent of chart presentation settings.
Information about objects created by the user may be obtained
from the Object Information window (pressing the right cursor
button). Refer page 22.

Creating and saving a mariner object

Mariner objects are positioned in the chart by selecting the
Tools menu, followed by the Mariner Object and Create
commands.
The Create Mariner Objects dialog will be displayed, showing
a list of different points, lines and areas that may be added to the
chart.

When the selection is confirmed with the OK button, a symbol

for the selected type of object will be placed in the display
center, and the Mariner Object dialog will be shown:

The object may now be located by the cursor or by entering

coordinates if the symbol is a single point.
The object is saved by pressing the Save button.
The Save Mariner Object dialog box for entering information
about the object is displayed.

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Enter all information necessary for later identification of the

object, and press the OK button to remove the dialog from the
display.
The displayed attributes in the Save Mariner Object dialog are
dependent of which type of mariner objects you have selected.
The mariner object will now be displayed in the chart.
Information about the object is obtained by pressing the right
cursor button. Refer Object information window, page 22.

Modifying and deleting a mariner object

A mariner object may be edited or removed from the display by
pressing Tools menu, followed by Mariner Objects and Edit
commands.
The Edit Mariner Object dialog will be displayed.

The buttons in the dialog box have the following function:

Go To Mariner Object Moves the display center to the selected mariner object, and
highlights the object in the display.
Clear Marked Object Clear the highlight on the object in the display.
Delete Mariner Object Deletes the selected mariner object.
Begin Edit Removes the Edit Mariner Object dialog from the display, and
highlights the selected object in the screen. The Mariner Object
dialog will be displayed.
Use the cursor to edit the object as shown below.

Move a point by pressing Insert a new point by pressing

the left cursor button and the left cursor button and
moving the cursor to a new moving the cursor to a new
position. position.
Delete a point by pressing
the right cursor button.

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The changes are saved or rejected by pressing the Save or

Cancel button in the Mariner Object dialog.

Position fix points

The operator may manually place a position fix point, with a
corresponding time label in the chart display.
The dialog for setting up a manual position fix point is accessed
by pressing the Tools menu, followed by Mariner Objects and
Position Fix commands.

The time when the position fix is drawn may be set manually in
the dialog.
The position fix point may now be set by moving the cursor to
selected position and pressing the left cursor button. Latitude
and longitude fields in the dialog will change to indicate
accurate position for the point.
A position fix point is removed from the chart by moving the
cursor to the symbol and pressing the right cursor button.
All position fix points are removed from the chart by pressing
the Remove All button.

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Position lines
The operator may manually draw a position line on the display,
and specify the time when the position line is drawn manually.
Press the Tools menu, followed by Mariner Objects and
Position Line commands to access the Position Line dialog.

The buttons in the dialog are used as follows:

Add Activates the function. When this button is pressed, the position
line may be added by moving the cursor to selected position and
pressing the left cursor button.

Remove All Removes all defined position lines

Close Closes the dialog

Moving and deleting a position line

A Position line may be modified at any time by moving the
cursor to the line and pressing the left cursor button.
The line will move as the cursor moves, and range and bearing
from the line’s original position will be displayed at the line. A
position line that has been moved will be identified with TPL
(Transferred Position Line) as shown on the figure below.

A position line may be removed from the display by pressing the

right cursor button when the cursor is exactly on top of the
position line.

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9.4 Importing charts in S57 format

Databases in S57 format may be imported and used in the CS

system. The Import S57 dialog is accessed by pressing the Setup
menu, followed by Chart and Import S57 commands.

Select the location for the S57 chart database, and start the
import by pressing the Execute button. To avoid error messages,
it is recommended to enable the Turn Off The Errors Report
selection.
For further information, refer documentation delivered by the
S57 chart supplier.

9.5 Adding and removing databases

All chart databases that are registered will be used by the CS
system. When more than one database is available, the system
will automatically select the official chart database.
The Add Database dialog enables the user to manually select
which database that should be used. The dialog is displayed by
pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Add Database
commands.

Databases are now added or removed from the system by

pressing the Add Database or Remove Database buttons.

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9.6 Viewing available charts, chart legend and

summary report

Chart catalogue
All available charts may be viewed by pressing the Setup menu,
followed by Chart and Chart Catalog commands.

Select the chart category that should be displayed, and confirm

with the OK button.
The dialogue will be closed, and all charts in selected category
will be indicated with a red outline in the display:

The red outlines will remain in the display until the Chart
Catalog dialog is re-activated, and Clear All button pressed.

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Chart legend
Information about active chart may be displayed by pressing the
Setup menu, followed by Chart and Chart Legend commands.

Summary report
A summary report of official authority’s update files may be
displayed by selecting the Setup menu, followed by Chart and
Summary Report commands.
The summary report is displayed through a dialog as illustrated
on the figure below:

The report contains the following information:

Aut. ID Identification of issuing authority.
Edit Date Date for issued update.
Edit Nr.: Edition number for issued update.
Num Updates Number of updates in the affected cells for the issued update.
Update Files Cell identifier of cell affected.
Created Date of application to SENC format.
Path Path where the update is stored on computer.

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10 MAINTENANCE
This section holds descriptions for simple maintenance
procedures that should be performed by the system
operator.

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10.1 Maintenance philosophy

All units in the CS system are “repair by replacement” units, and
the operator is therefore required to perform only a very limited
amount of preventive maintenance.

10.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the

computer surface
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to avoid damage to the
buttons and the panel. If required, clean the buttons and panel
with a non-abrasive cloth moistened with mild soap solution.

10.3 Checking the connectors

The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only.
Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector
plugs are equipped with a lock, ensure that this is in correct
position.

10.4 Replacing the air inlet fan filter

If the filter (normally white colored) is discolored (gray), it
should be vacuum cleaned in place. If the filter is very
contaminated, it should be replaced.
1 Lift the fan filter cover at one corner using your finger tips
and pull it outwards.
2 Remove the dust filter using fingertips or a screwdriver
tip.
3 Insert a clean dust filter into the fan filter cover.
4 Refit the fan filter cover by snapping it onto the fan
housing.

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10.5 Verifying the display color

The Chart Symbols window includes a color test area to enable
the mariner to detect the stage at which the display can no
longer be used to discriminate important features by color.
Use the following procedure to display the color test area:
1 Make sure that the ChartletsBase database is registered.
Refer page Registering a chart database, page 29.
2 Press the Tools menu followed by the Chart Symbols
command.
− The Chart Symbols window will be displayed.

3 Set the scale to 1:50 000.

4 Enlarge the window to cover the complete screen by
pressing the Maximize button.
5 Move the cursor to the middle of the color test diagram in
the lower part of the area, and press the middle cursor
button to center the display on this position.

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6 Set the chart scale to 1:10 000.

− A set of color tests will now be displayed.

7 Verify that the color for the diagonal lines can be clearly
distinguished from each other. If not, the monitor has to be
sent to Simrad for recalibration.

10.6 Preventive maintenance intervals

Local evaluations should be made to determine site-specific
maintenance intervals.
ACTION INTERVAL RECOMMENDED
Clean operator panels and
Each month
cabinet surface
Clean or if required replace air
Each month
inlet fan dust filter on MC50
Check for loose connectors and
Once a year
wires
Check for defective shock
Once a year
absorbers on MC50
Verifying the display color Once a year
Change fans on MC50 Once each three years

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10.7 Backup and restore procedures

The computer includes a CD writer, making it possible to back-
up and restore software, charts and user information.
It is recommended to have backup routines that are carried out
regularly. The backup files may be restored if the original files
are damaged or lost.
The operating system is installed on the C drive, while all user
information and charts are installed on the D drive. Regular
backup should therefore normally only be necessary for the D
drive.
Note It is strongly recommended to make a complete system backup
when the CS system is installed and configured. The separate
CS68 Installation manual includes a description for this
procedure.
The CS system includes three blank CDs, labeled MC50
SYSTEM BACKUP. These CDs should be used after
installation for a complete system backup. Other CDs used for
backup of user information and charts are not included in the
delivery.

Making a back-up
Use the following procedure for making a backup of the CS
system:
1 Insert the CD labeled MC50 BOOT in the CD drive.
2 Shut-down and restart the system as described in
SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN section, page
7.
− The system will now boot on the CD, and the following
main menu will be displayed:

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3 Replace the boot CD with a blank CD.

4 Press 1, 3 or 5 to start the selected backup procedure. A
running progress bar indicates that the back-up procedure
is running.

5 Follow the instructions on the display, and eventually

insert a new CD if required.
6 Press any key to return to the main menu when the backup
is completed.
7 Remove the CD and restart the CS system.
8 Label the CDs and make sure that they are kept in a safe
location.

Restoring procedure
1 Insert the CD labeled MC50 BOOT in the CD drive.
2 Shut-down and restart the system as described in
SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN section, page
7.
− The system will now boot on the CD, and the following
main menu will be displayed:

3 Replace the boot CD with the CD holding the data that

should be restored.

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4 Press 2, 4 or 6 to start the selected restore procedure. A

running progress bar indicates that the procedure is
running.
5 Follow the instructions on the display, and eventually
insert a new CD if the backup files filled more than one
CD.
6 Press any key to return to the main menu when the restore
is completed.
7 Remove the CD and restart the CS system.

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11 SYSTEM MESSAGES
This section provides a description of the different type of
messages used in the CS68 system.

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11.1 Main failure alarm

When 24V alarm supply is connected to TB9 in the Chart
Interface unit, an acoustic alarm will be activated by a power
failure or if the chart program stops responding.
ECDIS The alarm will sound until it is reset by pushing the button on
the Alarm reset unit.

11.2 The ECDIS message system

The CS68 system will continually check for danger situations
and system faults while the system is running.
When an alarm situation occurs, the Alarm window will be
displayed. An audible alarm will also be activated.

Types of messages
There are three categories of system messages:
Alarm messages Alarm messages are generated when conditions are detected that
critically effect the capability or performance of the system.
You must critically examine all alarm messages to determine
their course and effect.
Warning messages Warning messages inform you of the occurrence of conditions
that could result in unwanted system response or eventual failure.
Information messages These messages inform you of conditions that are noteworthy,
but that have no serious effect on the performance of the system.

Acknowledging messages
To acknowledge an alarm or a warning message, press the
silence icon in the Alarm window.

If an optional COP10/30 is included, the alarm may also be

acknowledged by pressing the ALARM RESET button on the
panel.
The audible alarm will be silenced, but will sound again if
another alarm situation is reported.
All alarm messages will remain in the Alarm window until the
reason for the alarm is removed.

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11.3 Testing the alarm system

Alarms and indicators may be tested by pressing the Setup
menu, followed by the System Configuration command.
To prevent unauthorized use of the system configuration entries,
the entry has been password protected. Enter “1234” in the
password field when system setup password is requested, and
confirm with the OK button.
Select the Misc tab, and press the Alarm Test button.

The Alarm Window will now be activated showing Testing

Alarm, and an audible alarm will sound.
If no other alarm situation is present, the alarm message will be
removed and the Alarm window closed after 5 seconds.

AIS alarm messages

If an AIS system is connected to the CS system, the AIS may
send alarm messages to the CS system. For any AIS related
alarms, refer to the separate AIS manual. .

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Alphabetic alarm listing

The next pages show a complete alphabetic listing of all alarm
messages that may occur in the CS system.

ALARM TEXT COMMENT

24V alarm supply not connected to TB9 in the Chart
Missing 24 volt alarm supply
Interface unit. Refer CS68 Installation manual.
AIS Antenna Exceeds Limit
AIS Course Over Ground
Lost/Invalid
AIS CPU/Program Failure
AIS External Positions Lost/Invalid
AIS GNSS Module Status Wrong
AIS Heading Lost/Invalid
AIS Message Received <target ID>
AIS No Position Available
AIS Power Failure
AIS Program Memory (checksum)
AIS Rate Or Turn Lost/Invalid
Errors reported from AIS.
AIS Rx Ch 1 Malfunction
Refer separate documentation delivered for the AIS
AIS Rx Ch 2 Malfunction system.
AIS Rx Ch 70 Malfunction
AIS Speed Over Ground
Lost/Invalid
AIS Stored Variable Data
(checksum)
AIS Tx Output Power Failure
AIS Tx Power Too Low
AIS Tx Synth Not Locked
AIS Tx Too Long On The Air
AIS Using Fall-back Position
(GNSS module)
AIS UTC Clock Lost
ARPError Invalid data received from ARPA radar
Approaching <wp no> (<wp Next waypoint in route indicated with waypoint number
name>) and waypoint name if available
Bad Status Bad status on primary navigator
Caution Area Entering caution area
Invalid Course Over Ground data received from
COG Error
navigator
Com <port no> Error Error on indicated com port

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ALARM TEXT COMMENT

Danger Arpa Target <target ID>
Danger target/ARPA target no__
Danger Target <target ID>
Datum Difference
Not WGS84 datum on navigator
Datum is not WGS84
Datum Lost Datum message from navigator lost
No data received for navigator within set time-out limit.
<Device name> Timed Out
Refer CS68 Installation manual
Difference between values read from primary and
Difference Prim/Sec Nav
secondary navigator exceeds set value
End Of Route Vessel has reached the last waypoint in route
ERROR <Device name> Named device failed
The vessel’s position is more off track than the given
Exceeded XTE Deviation
tolerance.
Grounding Danger Depth less than safety value
Difference between values read from two gyros
Gyro Difference
exceeds set value
Gyro Error Invalid data received from gyro compass
HPR Error Invalid data received from HPR
Error reported from AIS.
Internal AIS Unit Error Refer separate documentation delivered for the AIS
system.
Invalid Log Speed Log speed >100 kt
JRC Arpa Error Invalid data received from ARPA radar
Jump To <device name> Selected navigator is active
Krupp Error Invalid data received from Krupp
LCD Com Error Communication to LCD monitor failed
Man Over Board Man Over Board activated
Nav RRE Error Error in RRE sentence from navigator
New VHF <sector no> Entering new sector
No Fix <device name> Selected navigator has no position fix
No Position No position data received from navigator
Not Valid <device name> Selected navigator invalid
The vessel’s heading differs more that the given
Out Of Course
tolerance from planned heading
Pilot Timeout Autopilot communication stopped
Raytheon Error Error on ARPA sentence from Raytheon
Rec Wpt Error Error in received waypoint
Rt Rcv Cr Err Error in received route info
RTA Error ARPA RTA sentence failed
SOG Error Invalid Speed Over Ground data received from

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ALARM TEXT COMMENT

navigator
Testing Alarm Alarm test
TTM Error ARPA TTM sentence failed
Wheel Over Warning activated when a turn is started
Wheel Over Warning Wheel over point prewarning
Waypoint unreachable. Activated if the vessel has no
WP Unreachable
speed or if the course differs more than 90°.
Wpt Head Error Waypoint header contains bad data
Wpt Msg Error Waypoint message contains bad data
Write Error Line <no> Impossible to write any telegram on the serial line.

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12 FAULT FINDING
This section presents a list of symptoms and suggested
corrective actions for the MC50 computer.

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12.1 Fault location/identification

If an error situation has occurred, the fault is normally identified
from the symptoms observed. It is therefore important to record
all these observations to help the maintenance person or service
engineer. All error messages shown on the screen should be
logged for this purpose.
If you are not able to correct the error situation yourself, you
should contact your nearest Simrad service office for advice or
to request service on board.
The fault-finding table below assumes that the problem is
caused by the MC50 itself and that no external factors are
involved. For faults and error messages related to the RAID
system (option), refer page 121.

PROBABLE ERROR
ID SYMPTOMS CORRECTIVE ACTION
SOURCE
1 No visible or audible sign of External supply voltage is Check the power
power present at MC50. Fans turned off or circuit breaker supply.
are not blowing. fuse has tripped.
2 Applications are not loading Defective file system. Reinstall the software
when booting the MC50. Only by using the system
blue screen displayed. backup CD.
3 Applications are not loading Defective hard-disk drive. Call Simrad for service.
when booting after the entire
operating system software has
been installed on MC50. Only
blue screen displayed.

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12.2 Errors in the RAID system

If the MC50 includes a RAID system, all data is written to both
drives at the same time. If one of the drives fails, the other will
still operate. The system will display an error message on screen
indicating that a hard drive has failed. The system can then be
stopped at a convenient time for service. In this state where one
of the drives has failed, the system will have the same level of
reliability as a standard system without RAID.

Error messages
Note The illustrations used in this chapter are general purpose
illustrations used by the manufacturer of the RAID system.
If one of the hard disks in a RAID system fails, the system will
indicate this with the following error message:

The system will still be operational in this state. To prevent loss

of data in case failure on the other hard disk, it is recommended
to replace the faulty hard disk.

Locating the faulty hard disk

The hard disks used in the MC systems are labeled 1: Mas and
2: Mas. This corresponds with error messages found on screen.
Use the following procedure to find which hard disk that has
failed:
1 Restart the system
− During boot up the system shows the error message:
Critical status
2 Press the CTRL + F buttons to enter the RAID BIOS
3 Press 5 (Rebuild Array)
4 Press ENTER to open Array1
− The system will now show which hard disk that has failed;
either as 1:Mas or 2:Mas. This corresponds with the labels
on the hard disks
5 Turn off system and replace the faulty hard disk.

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Rebuilding the RAID system

When the faulty hard disk has been replaced, the following
procedure should be used to rebuild the RAID system:
1 Turn ON the system
2 Disregard error messages and continue the start-up
procedure by pressing the ESC button
− The system will now reboot and be operational
3 Press OK when the following messages is shown:

− A new message will indicate that the system is ready to

start rebuilding the RAID system:

4 Press the OK button

− The system will now start rebuilding the disk. It will finish
the rebuilding without further assistance from user.

Note It is recommended to let the system run for at least 3 hours

before shutdown to ensure that the system has finished the
rebuild procedure. If this is impossible, the rebuild procedure
will automatically continue at next start-up.

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13 SPARE PART LISTING

This section includes part numbers for all standard and optional
units that may be included in a CS68 system.

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13.1 Main components

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

26056010 MC50 Computer

26056036 MC50 Computer with RAID

19” Calibrated ECDIS monitor

26063578
for flange mounting

19” Calibrated ECDIS monitor

26063586
for console mounting

19” Calibrated ECDIS monitor

26063594
for bracket mounting

26056232 23” Calibrated ECDIS monitor

26055046 FB200 Filterbox

26056200 Chart Interface unit

44176022 Cherry keyboard

44169712 TrackMan wheel

26056218 Loudspeaker

26056473 Alarm reset unit

26053231 COP10 Remote operator panel

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PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

26053355 COP20 Operator panel

26053207 COP30 Operator panel

26056713 External ON/OFF switch

13.2 Accessories

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

44142131 Air inlet filter
26054353 CD for System backup (blank)

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14 INDEX
This index is divided into two parts:

General index ........................................................ page 128

A comprehensive index of essential terms used in

this CS68 Operator Manual.

Menu index............................................................ page 134

References to all pull-down menus and their

commands used in the CS system.

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14.1 General index

A C
AIS Calculating, 92
Alarm messages, 117 Position, 93
Targets, 57 Range and Bearing, 93
Displaying, 57 Chart catalogue, 104
Displaying information, 58 Chart center, 47
Setup, 57 Moving, 47
Alarm listing, 118 Moving to chart, 48
Alarm Reset unit, 5, 116 Moving to position, 47
Alarm window, 45 Moving to preplanned route, 48
Alarms Moving to vessel position, 48
Acknowleding, 94, 116 Chart database, 6, 96
AIS alarms, 117 Adding, 103
Alarm window, 45 Adding mariner objects, 99
Audible alarm, 45 Adding Notice to Mariner, 98
Turning OFF, 45 Adding objects, 97
Information, 94, 116 Applying license code, 31
Listing, 118 Chart catalogue, 104
Main failure, 116 Chart legend, 105
Messages, 94, 116 ChartlestBase, 109
Testing, 117 Importing S57 format, 103
Voice alarms, 94 Installing, 28
Warning, 94, 116 Registering, 30
ARPA, 34 Rejecting chart updates, 98
Targets, 57 Removing, 103
Displaying, 57 Reviewing chart updates, 98
Displaying information, 58 Summary report, 105
Setup, 57 Updates, 96
Automatic, 96
B Manual, 97
Backup, 111 Chart format, 6
Creating, 111 Chart Interface unit, 4
Best scale, 46 Chart layout, 39
Chart Legend, 105
Chart Presentation settings, 39

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Chart scale, 46 Danger Alarm, 54

Best scale, 46 Danger objects, 77
Changing, 46 Default deviation, 71
Panning, 47 Deleting a route, 83
Zooming, 46 Depth window, 45
Chart symbols, 23 Dialog boxes, 21
ChartletsBase, 109 APPLY button, 21
Checking a route, 76 CANCEL button, 21
Cherry keyboard, 4, 10 OK button, 21
Clear highlight, 22 Display, 18, 38
C-MAP, 6 Adjusting, 38
Command buttons, 19 Areas, 18
COP10, 5, 16 Brightness, 38
Dedicated buttons, 16 Brightness setpoint, 38
Dimmer button, 16 Chart layout, 39

COP20, 5, 11 Dialog boxes, 21

Alarm indicator, 11 Graphic area, 20

Cursor buttons, 12 Information windows, 21

Dimmer button, 11 Menu bar, 18

keyboard, 12 Organization, 18

Power button, 11 Tool bar, 19

Trackball, 12 Command buttons, 19

COP30, 5, 13 Display color, 109

Alarm indicator, 13 Verifying, 109

Cursor buttons, 14 Display palettes, 38

Dedicated buttons, 14 Changing, 38
Dimmer button, 13 Display types, 42
Keyboard, 14 Displaying a route, 79
Power button, 13
Trackball, 14 E

Critical waypoints, 78 ECDIS message system, 116

Cursor Echo sounder, 34

Cursor window, 44 Economic speed, 71
Exporting a route, 84
D
Danger Alarm F
Settings, 55 Fault finding, 122

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Corrective action, 122 L

Errors in RAID system, 123 License code, 31
Symptoms, 122 Log, 33
FB200 Filterbox, 4 Logbook, 25
Fixed mark, 63 Playback function, 26
Deleting, 63 Loudspeaker, 5
Moving, 63
Fixed range marker M
Removing, 64 Main failure, 116
Fixed range markers, 64 Maintenance, 108
Positioning, 64 General, 108
Follow ship function, 47 Intervals, 110
Man Over Board, 54
G Setting a marker, 54
Graphic area, 20 Mariner objects
Gyro, 33 Adding, 99
Creating, 99
H
Deleting, 100
Head up display, 51
Modifying, 100
Toolbar buttons, 51
Saving, 99
MC50 computer, 4
I
Importing a route, 84 Menu bar, 18

Importing charts in S57 format, 103 Modifying a route, 80

Information messages, 94 Monitor, 4

Information windows, 21, 43 Mouse, 4

Alarm, 45
N
Cursor, 44
Navigating, 85
Depth, 45
Nav, 43 O
Route, 44 Object information, 22
Wind, 44
Clear highlight, 22
ON/OFF switch, 5
K
On-Screen keyboard, 24
Keyboard, 4, 10
On-Screen, 24
Other vessels
Displaying, 57
Keyboard shortcuts, 19
Tracking, 59

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P Route
Panning, 47 Route window, 44
Password, 83 Route Editor window, 68, 72
Playback function, 26 Closing, 69

Position fix, 63 Opening, 72

Deleting, 101 Toolbar buttons, 69

Moving, 101 Route window, 88

Positioning, 101 Routes, 68
Settings, 101 Checking, 76
Position fix points, 101 Copying, 82

Position lines, 102 Creating, 72

Adding, 102 Numeric entries, 75

Deleting, 102 Using the cursor, 73

Moving, 102 Danger objects, 77

Removing, 102 Danger objects info, 77

Settings, 102 Default deviation, 71

Printing a route, 83 Deleting, 83

Displaying, 79
Q Economic speed, 71
Quick route, 86 Edit
Cancel, 86 Using the cursor, 81
Checking, 86 Using the Waypoint dialog, 81
Settings, 87 Edit route dialog, 80
Start sailing, 87 Export, 84
Stop sailing, 87 Hiding, 80
Importing, 84
R Modifying, 80
RAID system, 123 Printing, 83
Error messages, 123 Reversing, 82
Locating a faulty hard disk, 123 Rhumb line computation, 72
Rebuilding, 124 Route name, 73, 79
Reference systems, 32 Save, 79, 82
Primary, 32 Save As, 82
secondary, 32 Start position, 89
Setting up, 32 Start sailing, 88, 89
Restore, 111, 112 Stop sailing, 90
Rhumb line computation, 72 Symbols, 70

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Turn radius, 71 Tidal prediction points, 65

Voyage messages, 92 Tidal predictions, 65
Waypoint table, 75 Tool bar, 19
Waypoints Tracking, 59
Adding, 81 Close track, 61
Deleting, 81 Deleting a track, 62
Moving, 81 Displaying a track, 62
Saving a track, 61
S
Selecting tracking object, 59
Sail to position, 86
Setup, 60
Saving a route, 79 Starting, 59
Saving manual chart updates, 98 Unload track, 60
Sensors, 32 TrackMan wheel, 4
ARPA, 34 TrackMan Wheel, 10
Configuring, 32
Turn radius, 71
Echo sounder, 34
Default settings, 71
Gyro, 33
Log, 33 V
Wind sensor, 34 Variable range marker, 63
Setup Information, 63
Danger Alarm Positioning, 63
Danger Object Info, 56 Variable range markers, 77
Shut-down, 8 Vectors and trail
Silence icon, 94, 116 Displaying, 49
Software, 6 Setup, 50
Spare parts Secondary sourse, 50
Accessories, 126 Vectors, 50
Main components, 126 Vectors and trails, 48
Start-up, 8 Voice alarms, 94
Summary report, 105 Voyage
System ID code, 28 Messages, 92
System identificatin code, 28 Start Voyage dialog, 89

System messages, 116 Starting, 89

Stopping, 90
T Voyage function, 88
Tides, 65 Voyage information field, 88
Tidal diagram, 65 VRM button, 63
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W Wind sensor, 34
Warning messages, 94 Wind window, 44
Waypoint table, 75 Windows
Critical waypoints, 78 Route Editor window, 68
Waypoints
Z
Adding, 70, 73, 75, 81
Deleting, 70, 81
Zooming, 46

Moving, 70, 81

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14.2 Menu index

Create New Route, 73
H Danger Objects Info, 77
Help Print Route, 83
About, 6 Save, 74, 79
Operator Manual, III Save As, 82
Type Approval Certificates, 2 Variable Range Marker, 77
Waypoints, 69, 75
M
Routes
Move View To, 47
Edit, 82
Chart, 48
Position, 47 S
Route, 48 Setup
Ship, 48 Chart
Add Database, 103
N
Chart Catalog, 104
Navigation
Chart Legend, 105
Cancel Quick Route, 86
Database Administrator, 30
Check Quick Route, 86
Import S57, 103
Create New Route, 72
License Administrator, 28, 31
Create Quick Route, 86
Presentation Settings, 39
Delete, 83
Summary Report, 105
Edit, 80, 82
Updates, 96
Export, 84
Danger Alarm
Hide, 80
Danger Object Info, 56
Import SPS.v1, 84
Settings, 55
Print, 83
Display, 38
Quick Route Settings, 87
GPS Quality Warning, 34
Route Settings, 91
Select Sensors, 32, 57
Show, 79
System Configuration, 117
Start, 87, 89
Vectors and Trail, 49
Stop sailing, 87, 90
Activate Primary, 49
Synchronize Route Database, 84
Activate Secondary, 49

R Settings, 50

Route
T
Check Route, 76
Tides
Close window, 69

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Display Tide Points, 65 Create, 99

Tides Info, 66 Edit, 100
Tools Position Fix, 101
AIS Target Info, 58 Position Line, 102
Calculator, 92 On-Screen Keyboard, 24
Chart Symbols, 23, 109 Position Fix at Ship, 63
Fixed Range Marker, 64 Variable Range Marker, 63
Head Up Display, 51 VariableRange Marker, 64
Logbook, 25 Tracking
Manual Update, 97 Load Track, 62
Add Notice to Mariner, 97 Targets, 59
Add Object, 97 Tracked Targets, 61
Review Updates, 98 Unload Track, 60
Manual Updates
Add Notice to Mariner, 97 W
Add Object, 97 Window, 21, 43
Mariner Objects

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