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SAILOR KDU1905
Keyboard Display Unit

Operators Manual
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Doc. No.: B1905GB0
D/0446
In this manual the SAILOR UAIS1900 Universal AIS Transponder

is referenced as Universal Automatic Identification System UAIS DEBEG 3400
The SAILOR KDU1905 Keyboard Display Unit
is referenced as Display and Control Unit DCU DEBEG 3401
Form for Parameters
UAIS DEBEG 3400
Form for Parameters

Fill in this form as a reference. In case of changes in the configuration, this form must be updated.
NAME (Ships Name):

________________________________________________________________________________
CALL SIGN:
________________________________________________________________________________
MMSI NUMBER:
________________________________________________________________________________
IMO NUMBER:
________________________________________________________________________________
TYPE OF SHIP:
________________________________________________________________________________
SYSTEM POSITION
to BOW:
_______________________________________________in m
to STERN:
_______________________________________________in m
to SB:
_______________________________________________in m
To P:
_______________________________________________in m
AIS GPS ANTENNA

LONGITUDINAL:
_______________________________________________in m
TRANSVERSAL:
_______________________________________________in m
AIS SENSOR CHANNEL

CHANNEL 1:
Off
4800 baud
38400 baud
CHANNEL 2:
Off
4800 baud
38400 baud
CHANNEL 3:
Off
4800 baud
38400 baud
Date:
____________________________
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Signature:
______________________________________
Form for Parameters
UAIS DEBEG 3400
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Operating Instructions
List of Contents
List of Contents
List of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1
Switching the Display and Control Unit On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2
Situation Display and Target Data Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3
Menu and Dialogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5
Alarm Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.6
The Editor; Entering Numbers and Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.7
Setting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Target Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1
Display of the Targets in the Situation Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2
Displaying Data of a Displayed Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3
Displaying Targets of Equipment Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4
Listing All Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.5
Displaying Data of Any Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6
Marking a Listed Target in the Situation Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AIS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1
Receiving Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
Transmitting Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Broadcasting a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sending an Addressed Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
Long-Range Interrogation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting of the Reply Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Alarm Long-Range Interrogation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays and Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.1
Setting the Voyage Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2
Displaying Own AIS Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.3
Channel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4
Switching Off the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.5
Displaying the AIS State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.6
Synchronisation of the Heading Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.7
Determining the Versions of the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.8
Built-in Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.9
Checking the Fans of the AIS Electronics Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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List of Contents
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1 Overview
DCU DEBEG 3401

Overview
AIS Summarised Briefly
The Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) automatically provides the ship's nautical
officers with important information about nearby vessels or other relevant objects within VHF range.
The AIS system transmits own ship data cyclically via two defined VHF channels and receives the same
data of the other ships and objects that are equipped with AIS systems. The VHF channels in use can
be switched over by external commands via the integrated DSC receiver.
Based on SOLAS Chapter V - Safety of Navigation, a carriage requirement will enter into force for
different categories of ships. This obligation will be introduced step by step for different ship classes and
sizes, commencing on 1st July 2002 (all new vessels) and continuing until 1st July 2008 (all ships worldwide having gross tonnages of at least 500 tons, and ships sailing internationally with gross tonnages of
at least 300 tons, but by 1st July 2007 at the latest). In addition, other vessels or objects to which the
provisions of regulations do not apply may be equipped on a voluntary basis.
Depending on the number of equipped vessels the degree of nautical safety is increased by AIS.
The System Components
The equipment described in these Operating Instructions is designed for installation on ships where such
installation is mandatory, and meets the relevant requirements. It consists of:
the UAIS DEBEG 3400 Electronics Unit, which contains complex electronics (including two VHF
transmitters, a DSC receiver, a GPS receiver and the data processor) but no operating or display
elements,
the VHF antenna,
the GPS antenna,
the Display and Control Unit (DCU), on which the operating procedures described here take place,
connected to the Primary Display Port, and
the 24 VDC power supply optionally connected to the ships emergency power supply which is
necessary for the AIS electronics unit and DCU.
Display and
Control Unit(s)
(DCU(s))
1
9 Enter
Enter
Menu
Menu
VHF antenna
GPS antenna
On
Primary Display Port
On
UAIS
DEBEG 3400
Electronics Unit
Power supply
(24 VDC)
Pilot Port
see page 7
Long-range Port
Navigational
sensors
1)
Gyro
Log
1) via Gyro Converter Unit
if required - see page 41
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Power supply
(24 VDC)
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1 Overview
The Display and Control Unit (DCU)
Targets and AIS Objects

With regard to the objects that can be detected by the AIS system and whose data can be displayed, a
distinction is drawn between the following:
Targets: ships that are equipped with an AIS system, divided into
Class A targets: ships that are subject to the SOLAS Convention (see above)
Class B targets: all other ships and boats, e.g. including pleasure craft
SAR aircraft: search-and-rescue aeroplanes or helicopters
Base stations: shore stations of the AIS system, e.g. traffic control centres
In the equipment described here, SAR aircraft are treated in much the same way as AIS class A
targets, and are mentioned only in those cases where there are differences. In case of SAR aircraft
the Class SAR (instead of Class A) is indicated.
For simplification, this Operating Instructions uses the designation "target(s)" for all ships and objects
sending data via AIS.
Situation Display
Targets and the own ship symbol can be displayed in a situation
display. The triangular symbols indicate the headings of the targets.
In addition to the situation display, it is also possible to display the
data received from a target (e.g. its position, course, speed, heading,
name, destination etc.), as well as data determined by the DCU relative to the own ship (range, bearing) - see Section 3.2.
Safety Messages and Long-Range Interrogation
Via the, safety messages 1) can be communicated if necessary, which
are then passed on by all receiving AIS systems as a message or an
alarm to their display units. The procedures for dealing with the safety
messages received, and for transmitting your own safety messages,
are described in Section 4.1 and 4.2.
Situation display:
Own ship with heading line,
targets and range rings
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DCU DEBEG 3401

The AIS system can also be interrogated about ship data by an (external) system, e.g. via a SatCom
system. Details of this are described in Section 4.3.
Monitoring/Setting of the Own Ship Data Transmitted
Most of the information transmitted from your own AIS system is generated automatically by the system.
The navigation data necessary for this are received by the AIS system from the connected sensors (e.g.
gyro, log, GPS receiver). However, some items of information (e.g. ship's draught, hazardous cargo,
destination, ETA) have to be defined by the operator - see Section 5.1.
IMPORTANT
Because these data are voyage-dependent, their updating by the responsible navigator should be assured by including them in the navigational
check list.
Setting of the communication technique (channel selection, bandwidth, transmission power etc.) usually
takes place fully automatically. In very rare cases, however, manual setting procedures too might be
necessary for this channel management process. For details, see Section 5.3.
Other Operating Possibilities; Pilot Port
The AIS system has yet another interface, called the "Pilot Port", by means of which e.g. the pilot
connects a device of his own, from which he can operate the AIS system and can read the desired data.
An AIS system can contain several DCUs. For the operating procedure, there is no need to switch over;
the last operating action takes effect.
IMPORTANT
With this configuration, switching a DCU off might prevent the AIS electronics unit from being operated by the other DCU(s) Therefore, all DCUs
should remain switched on.
If the AIS is connected together with a radar system which may be part of a NACOS, the operating procedure takes place on the radar indicator. Additionally a DCU may be part of the installation. In this case,
the DCU will be used only for display of the AIS data received, i.e. all operations related to the transmitting part of the AIS are not available. For example, on the DCU the dialog SEND SAFETY MESSAGE
cannot be opened, the AIS settings can only be viewed but not altered, only the alarms generated by the
DCU but not those generated by the AIS electronics unit can be acknowledged, and so on.
A DCU configured in this way can be switched off at any time without affecting the other operating
units.
Scope of Applicability of these Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions refer to the Display and Control Unit DEBEG 3401 which is approved under
the software version stated on the title page in conjunction with the UAIS DEBEG 3400 Electronics Unit.
The Pilot Port has the same functions as the Primary Display Port.
1)
On page 41, there is a description of how the software version of the DCU can be displayed.
Also called safety related messages in the relevant regulations.
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2.1 Switching the Display and Control Unit On and Off
General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display

The AIS electronics unit continually broadcasts the own ship data (i.e. position, speed, course etc.) which
can be received by all other AIS stations in VHF range.
The information is displayed on the Display and Control Unit DCU. The AIS electronics unit and the
DCU are independent of each other i.e. the AIS electronics unit will work (send and receive) even when
the DCU is switched off.
Other installations are available, where the radar system or the ECDIS is used as display and operating
unit for the AIS functions.
2.1
Switching the Display and Control Unit On and Off

Switching the DCU on and off is done by pressing the ON/OFF key.
2.2
ON/OFF
After switching off the DCU, it is necessary to wait for several seconds before
switching it back on again; otherwise, problems might occur.
At the instant of switching on, the brightness setting that existed when the unit was switched off last
is taken over. Therefore, it can happen that, after switch-on, the display remains dark and the keys
are not lit up. Therefore, in a dark room it is then not possible to recognise that the unit is in the
switched-on state. The display can be made brighter by pressing the 0 key; see also Section 2.7.
For switching the DCU off in the case of systems with more than one DCU or in the NACOS, see
page 7.
Situation Display and Target Data Display

Shortly after switching on, the operational display appears in the display area, showing the situation
display and the target data display:
Display area
Situation display
Marking of the target whose data appear

in the target data display
Target data display

TARGET DATA
MS BREMERHA
VEN
DTEH2
275635812
Class A
Target
POSITION
16:38.00 N
034:11.35 W
Own ship symbol (always at the

centre of the situation display)
BRG/RNG
356.2
7.2NM
COG/SOG
321.6
15.7kt
Range rings
HDG/ROT
306
>1/min
Functions of the softkeys that are situated below

DOWN
12NM
UP
MORE
Selected range
When an alarm occurs, the function ALARM appears here.
Pressing the key below it, opens the alarm list
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2.2 Situation Display and Target Data Display
In the situation display, the own ship symbol and the target symbols are displayed at the correct positions
in north-up display mode. The target symbols each indicate the heading of the target (ship). The own ship
symbol is always situated at the centre of the display. For details, see Section 3.1.
After switch-on, the target data display first shows the own ship data. It is then possible to display the
data received from each target, one target at a time; for details, see Section 3.2.
The target data are transferred at defined time intervals. The interval between transfers depends on
the speed and rate of turn of the target: for the data from which the DCU generates the target
symbols, the interval lies between 2 seconds (the target speed exceeding 23 kt) and 3 minutes
(when lying at anchor).
Setting the Range of the Situation Display

The range of the situation display can be set between 0.75 NM and 96 NM. The existing setting is
displayed centrally below the situation display. The numerical value refers to half the height (and width)
of the situation display. The distance between the range rings is always one third of the displayed range.
Each pressing of the soft key UP switches the next larger range on.
Each pressing of the soft key DOWN switches the next smaller range on.
306
>1/min
DOWN
Switches the next

smaller range on
10
12NM
MORE
UP
Switches the next

larger range on
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2.3
2.3 Menu and Dialogs
Menu and Dialogs

The default information displayed on the DCU consists of the situation display and the target data display.
All other data displays and operating procedures take place in the various dialogs which can be operated
via the menu.
The menu covers the target data display; dialogs take up the entire display area.
Showing a dialog: By pressing the MENU key, switch on the menu; in the menu, mark the desired dialog
by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys, and press the ENTER key.
Switching off the dialog display: This is done in different ways in the various dialogs, depending upon
whether data inputs can take place in the dialogs or whether only pure displays are involved.
In addition to these specific methods described in the following sections, a dialog can always 1) be
switched off by pressing the MENU key. Dialogs in which data inputs are possible are aborted by this
action, i.e. data that have been entered are not taken over.
The Menu
The marker is
set with the
ArrowUp/
ArrowDown
keys
MENU
>TGT LIST
ALARM LIST
READ MSG
SEND MSG
INTERROGAT
VOYAGE
CHANNEL
STATE
SETTINGS
CONFIG
When this menu position is marked, the following dialog

is opened with ENTER:
TARGET LIST - see Section 3.2
ALARM LIST - see Section 2.5
READ SAFETY MESSAGE - see Section 4.1
SEND SAFETY MESSAGE - see Section 4.2
LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION - see Section 4.3
VOYAGE DATA - see Section 5.1
CHANNEL MANAGEMENT - see Section 5.3
AIS STATE - see Section 5.5
SETTINGS - see Section 2.7
Switches the menu off
BACK
1)
CONFIGURATION - see Section 5.7
But not during editing
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2.4 Keyboard
2.4
DCU DEBEG 3401

Keyboard
The keyboard consists of the following areas:
Alphanumeric Keyboard
With this keyboard, numerical values and texts can be entered (edited)
in particular fields of the dialogs. For details of editing, see Section 2.6.
ENTER
In addition, the ENTER key has special significance. Generally, it activates a marked function:
In the situation display, the data of the marked target or marked
own ship are displayed.
In the menu, the marked dialog is called up.
In the dialog, the marked field is opened for editing.
In the case of editing, the changes made in this field by editing
are put into intermediate storage and this editing field is closed.
The 0 key too has another function over and above the editing function: it can be used to set the illumination of the display without
opening the respective dialog- see Section 2.7.
Arrow Keys
With these, a selection can be made:
In the situation display, a target or own ship is marked with the aid
of the four keys.
In the menu, these keys are used to mark the dialog to be
opened. In the dialogs, they are used to mark the field that is to
be edited. During this process, the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys
make the marker jump to the previous or next field that can be
marked, and (in most dialogs) the ArrowRight/ArrowLeft keys
make the marker jump to the bottom or top field that can be
marked.
In particular editing fields, the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys can be
used to change the value or to select one of the possible entries.
In these cases, the message Use arrow keys appears in the
dialog.
In the other editing fields, the ArrowRight/ArrowLeft keys can be
used to change the position of the editing cursor.
The Softkeys
The four keys situated below the display possess functions which
depend on the operating situation. The function involved is shown
inverted in the bottom line of the display. These functions are
explained in the individual sections of these Operating Instructions.
The MENU Key
With this key, the menu is switched on and off. If there is a dialog
open, this key aborts it. In the case of editing, the MENU key has no
effect.
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MENU
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2.4 Keyboard
Summary
For the opening and closing of the dialogs and of the editing fields, the statements made above can be
summarised schematically as follows:
Dialog without
editing fields:
MENU
or
BACK
MENU
tio
ua
Sit
lay
isp
d
n
Target data
BACK
MENU
or
BACK
Marking
the dialog
lay
isp
d
on
ati
u
t
Si
ENTER
Marking the
editing field
Putting the change

into intermediate
storage:
Change
takes effect:
ENTER
SEND
or
APPLY
ENTER
Dialog
or
STORE
Editing
MENU
Menu
or
Aborting:
ABORT
or
Aborting:
ABORT
MENU
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2.5 Alarm Handling
2.5
Alarm Handling
When a safety message or a long-range interrogation is received, for example, or if a technical fault
occurs, an alarm will be displayed.
Alarm handling is identical for all alarms:
Operating Sequence
1.
When an alarm occurs, a softkey acquires the function ALARM.
2.
After this softkey is pressed, the dialog ALARM LIST and the alarm message will be
displayed.
If further alarms exist that have not yet been acknowledged or if the causes of acknowledged alarms still exist, these alarm messages are likewise contained in the list. Alarms
that have not yet been acknowledged are indicated with not in the ACK column.
3.
By pressing ACKNOWLEDGE, the selected alarm will be acknowledged. This is normally

the alarm on top of the list. Other alarms can be selected by pressing the arrow keys.
To leave the alarm list, BACK has to be pressed.
ALARM LIST 1/1

ALARM MESSAGE
>New safety message
Target display overflow
ACK
not
yes
Chronological list
of alarms that
occur, with the
most recent
alarm message
at the top
Acknowledges
the alarm
marked with >
not: Alarm has not yet been

acknowledged
yes: Alarm has been acknowledged
: Alarm is not acknowledgable
Closes the alarm list
ACKNOWLEDGE
BACK
The ALARM LIST dialog can also be viewed at any time irrespective of the occurrence of an alarm:
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark ALARM LIST with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
Back: Press BACK twice.
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2.6 The Editor; Entering Numbers and Texts
List of Alarm Messages

Channel management changed:
Long-range interrogation:
New safety message:
Safety msg transmission failed:
SET GYRO required:
Target display overflow:
Target overflow:
No transmission:
see
see
see
see
see
see
see
see
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
page
37
33
25
30
41
19
21
39
If other alarms appear, they indicate technical faults; see also page 42.
2.6
The Editor; Entering Numbers and Texts

Dialog fields whose content can be edited can be marked with the prefixed character
arrow keys.
by means of the
In general:
For data input press ENTER. The field to be edited is marked by means of a frame.
During data input, pressing ENTER causes take-over (intermediate storage) of the content and
closing of the editing field.
During data input, pressing ABORT causes rejection of the content and closing of the editing field.
The previous content is inserted again.
Other possibilities for changing the content of the editing field are:
Selection Fields
These fields can be recognised from the fact that the message Use arrow keys appears in the line above
the softkey names.
With the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys, you can select between the possible settings.
Numerical Input Fields
In the editing field that is open, the (flashing) editing cursor indicates the place at which input takes place
by means of the numerical keyboard.
With the C key, the character at the cursor position is replaced by a blank (Clear function).
With the ArrowRight/ArrowLeft keys, the position of the editing cursor can be changed.
With CLEAR ALL, the content of the editing field is deleted.
Fields for Text Input
The editing possibilities are the same as for the numerical fields.
By the pressing of an alphanumeric key, the first of the letters shown on the key is written first of all. By
the pressing of this key repeatedly in rapid succession, the other characters can be written instead.
The blank and the characters . , ? : " ( ) 0 are entered with the key 0.
The characters - + = > < @ 1 are entered with the key 1.
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VOYAGE DATA
DESTINATION: BREM
Frame indicates the

opened editing field
ETA: Oct 13 23:30 UTC

CARGO:
No hazards
The editing cursor
NAV. STATE:
Under way using engine
PERSONS ON BOARD: 23
DRAUGHT:
Closes the editing

field and enters the
old text again.
ABORT
6.5m
CLEAR ALL
Deletes the entire

content of the opened
editing field
A dialog during editing
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2.7 Setting the Brightness
Setting the Brightness

The background illumination of the display and of the keyboard can be set separately. The setting procedure is performed in the SETTINGS dialog with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys in the fields KEYBOARD
BRIGHTNESS and DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark SETTINGS with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
3.
In the SETTINGS dialog, mark the field KEYBOARD BRIGHTNESS or DISPLAY

BRIGHTNESS with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
4.
Set the brightness with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
If the display is dimmed too dark it can be illuminated again by pressing the 0 key.
Switches the transmitter on

and off - see Section 5.4
Switches the display of equipment class B on and off - see
Section 3.3
SETTINGS
TRANSMITTER COMPLETELY:
On
DISPLAY CLASS B TARGETS: On

Setting the keyboard
brightness
>KEYBOARD BRIGHTNESS: 1
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS:
Setting the display

brightness
SET GYRO: 237.0
For synchronisation of the

heading transfer (only if
appropriate transfer technology is used),
see Section 5.6.
BACK
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3.1 Display of the Targets in the Situation Display
Target Handling
3.1
Display of the Targets in the Situation Display

When a target enters the range of the situation display, it appears there as a sharply
pointed triangle. The orientation of the symbol indicates the heading of the target.
In the situation display, a maximum of 30 targets can be displayed simultaneously. If
the AIS electronics unit is receiving data from more than 30 targets, the 30 targets
nearest to own ship are displayed (provided that they are situated within the range
shown by the situation display) and the alarm Target display overflow appears.
Targets, not displayed graphically can be accessed via the target list, see page 21.
3.2
Displaying Data of a Displayed Target

Unless the menu or a dialog is being displayed, the data of a target being displayed in
the situation display (or own AIS data) are shown in the target data display..
In the situation display, the selected target (or own ship) display is marked with an
additional square.
Name of the target
TARGET DATA
MS BREMERHA
VEN
DTEH2
275635812
Class A
POSITION
16:38.00 N
034:11.35 W
Call sign of the target

MMSI No. of the target
Equipment class of the target
Target position
BRG/RNG
222.2
22.2NM
Bearing and range to the target 1)
COG/SOG
321.6
15.7kt
Course over ground and speed over

ground of the target
HDG/ROT
256
>3/min
Heading and rate of turn of the target 2)
Voyage data of the

target; for explanations, see input of
own voyage data
in Section 5.1
MORE
Page 1 of the
target data
Changes over between page 1 and 2 of the target data
TARGET DATA
MS BREMERHA
VEN
DTEH2
275635812
DESTINATION
BUENOS AIR
ES
ETA MAR 07
22:22 UTC
TYPE 003:
Cargo type
A
STATE
Restricted
manoeuvra
bility
LENGTH
145m
DRAUGHT
7.5m
MORE
Page 2 of the
target data
1) computed by the own AIS system. All other data displayed have been received from the target.
2) In the case of SAR aircraft, the altitude instead appears here.
ROT: > = turning to starboard; < = turning to port
If the rate of turn is not being determined with a type-approved ROT sensor, then 0/min is displayed here up to a ROT of
10/min, and for larger rates of turn the display indicates TURN STBD or TURN PORT.
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Initially, the first data page of the selected target is displayed. The change-over to the second data page
and back again takes place with MORE.
To specify the source of the data that are to be displayed, there are two possible operating procedures:
Selection with the ENTER key:
By repeated pressing of ENTER, the displayed targets (and own ship) are marked one after another and
the corresponding data are displayed.
Selection with arrow keys:
Press one of the arrow keys. As a result, the cursor appears in the situation display. The point of intersection between both lines is cursor position. To select the target move the cursor to the target with the
arrow keys, and press ENTER.
3.3
If the interval between the pressing of the keys is longer than 5 seconds, the cursor disappears.
Displaying Targets of Equipment Class B

The display of the class A targets (ships to which the provisions of the SOLAS Convention apply) is
always switched on and cannot be deactivated.
Class B targets too (ships to which the provisions of the SOLAS Convention not apply and which are
equipped with an AIS system) can be displayed.
Switching the display of class B targets on and off is done in the SETTINGS dialog, in the field DISPLAY
CLASS B TARGETS.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark SETTINGS with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
3.
In the SETTINGS dialog, mark the field DISPLAY CLASS B TARGETS with the
ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
4.
Set the entry to On or Off with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
The restricted number of displayable targets includes also class B targets i.e. thus, when the class B
targets are switched on, this can make class A targets disappear from the displays. Depending on the
nautical situation it may be recommendable to deselect the class B targets.
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3.4
3.4 Listing All Targets
Listing All Targets

All targets from which data are being received are listed in the TARGET LIST dialog. In that list, not only
the name 1) but also the range, bearing and equipment class of each target are stated.
If data are being received from more than 15 targets, the list is organized in pages. Turn over the pages
with NEXT and PREV.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark TGT LIST with the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
3.
If the target list has another page, it is displayed by pressing NEXT. Return to the previous
page with PREV.
Back: Press BACK.
The maximum length of the target list is limited to 300 targets. If more targets than that are received, the
alarm Target overflow appears.
1/2 = page 1 of 2
TARGET LIST 1/2

NAME OR MMSI
MS ETAGAS
>MS RHONESTEIN
223782659
MS PURPLE BEACH
337289165
All targets from
which data are
being received
DIAMOND STAR
GRACE CHURCH METE
MEKONG MEKONG
ORION
SUNBAY
INFO
Opens the TARGET INFORMATION
dialog with the data of the target
marked >
BRG
CLASS
0.3NM 36
1.5NM 245
2.6NM 13
4.3NM 345
4.4NM 167
A
A
B
A
B
235
189
311
320
22
A
A
A
A
A
13.5NM 274
13.8NM 46
16.6NM 267
22.8NM 156
25.9NM 26
A
A
A
A
A
MS PACIFIC DISCOVERY 6.9NM

8.1NM
MS MERCS KOMARI
8.2NM
TMS WELLS
10.6NM
272839973
10.8NM
MS MARITTIMA
MS
MS
MS
MS
MS
1)
RNG
NEXT
Equipment class
of the target
Back to the menu
BACK
Page selection
NEXT exists only if more than 15 targets are being received
From page 2 onwards, BACK is replaced by PREV (= previous), with which
it is possible to go back to the previous page.
If the target is not transmitting the ship's name (because that name has not been entered as voyage data - see Section 5.1), the MMSI
number of the target appears here.
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3.5 Displaying Data of Any Target
3.5
Displaying Data of Any Target

For each of the targets entered in the target list, the available data can be displayed by marking the target
in the target list and pressing INFO.
Operating Sequence
1.
Open the target list - see page 21.
2.
In the target list, select the target by pressing the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys.
3.
The pressing of INFO opens the TARGET INFORMATION dialog, in which the data of the
target marked previously are displayed.
Back to the target list: Press BACK.
General identifiers:
Name, call sign and IMO No. of the target
AIS-specific identifiers:
MMSI No. of the target and equipment class
Voyage data of the target;
For explanations, see input of own
voyage data in Section 5.1
TARGET INFORMATION
MECKLENBURG VORPOMME
NAME:
CALL SIGN: DQLV
211245200
IMO:
MMSI:
009131797
TYPE:
CARGO:
LENGTH:
BREADTH:
NAV.STATE:
063/Passenger Ship
Hazard category C
200m
DRAUGHT: 5.7m
32m
under way using engine
CLASS: A
DESTINATION: Trelleborg
ETA: Nov 17 / 21:00 UTC
Existing navigation data of the target:
BRG, RNG: Bearing and range of the
target 1)
LAT, LON: Target position
HDG, ROT: Heading and rate of turn of
the target 2)
COG, SOG: Course over ground and
speed over ground of the target
BRG:
RNG:
010.3
14.5NM
LAT: 54:24.45N
LON: 012:09.31E
HDG: 016
ROT: >123/min
COG: 024.7
SOG: 17.0kt
SEND MSG
SHOW
Leaves the TARGET INFORMATION and TARGET

LIST dialogs and opens the SEND SAFETY MESSAGE
dialog; for further information, see page 283)
BACK
Closes the TARGET INFORMATION

display and the menu and marks the target
in the situation display, see page 23
Back to dialog
TARGET LIST
1) computed by the own AIS system. All other data displayed have been received from the target.
2) In the case of SAR aircraft, the altitude instead appears here.
ROT: > = turning to starboard; < = turning to port
If the rate of turn is not being determined with a type-approved ROT sensor, then 0/min is displayed here up to a ROT of 10/min, and
for larger rates of turn the display indicates TURN STBD or TURN PORT.
3) If SEND MSG is absent: see page 7
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3.6
3.6 Marking a Listed Target in the Situation Display
Marking a Listed Target in the Situation Display

Each of the targets entered in the target list can be marked in the situation display.
Operating Sequence
1.
In the target list, select the target by pressing the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys.
2.
Open the TARGET INFORMATION dialog by pressing INFO.
3.
In the TARGET INFORMATION dialog, press SHOW.
By this operating sequence the situation display will be shown in a display range matching to the target
range, and the same target as selected in the target list will be marked here. The menu will be closed
automatically and the target data display indicates the data of the selected target.
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4.1 Receiving Safety Messages
AIS Messages
4.1
Receiving Safety Messages

When the AIS system receives a safety message from another ship or base station, the alarm New
safety message appears.
After the alarm acknowledgement, the received message is displayed in the dialog READ SAFETY
MESSAGE, together with the identification data of the sender.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press ALARM.
2.
In the dialog ALARM LIST, acknowledge the marked alarm-message New safety
message by pressing ACKNOWLEDGE.
As a result, the dialog READ SAFETY MESSAGE opens up, in which the received
message is displayed together with the identification data of the sender.
1/5 = message 1 of 5
Identification data
of the sender
Data at the time
when the message
was received
Statement of whether
the message was
broadcast generally
(BROADCAST
MESSAGE) or was
sent to your ship only
(ADDRESSED
MESSAGE)
Content of the
safety message
READ
SAFETY MESSAGE 1/5
NAME:
MS BREMEN
CALL SIGN: DRSTZ
MMSI:
375289351
POSITION:
RANGE:
BEARING:
(new): Message
has not yet been
displayed
LAT
50:08.357 N
LON 006:46.735 E
14.0NM
82
(known): Message
has already been
displayed
BROADCAST MESSAGE: (new)

GROUNDING LAT:50:58.231 N LON:00
1:17.435 E TIME:DEC 17 13:11 UTC
CALLSIGN:ADRF1 MS HAVARIA MMSI:
721562451
Page selection
between the five
safety messages
received last
Back to the menu
SEND MSG
NEXT
BACK
Leaves the READ SAFETY MESSAGE dialog and opens the SEND SAFETY
MESSAGE dialog; for further information, see page 31 1)
1) If SEND MSG is absent: see page 7
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4.2 Transmitting Safety Messages
Display of the Messages Received Last

The last received five safety messages can be displayed. Switch-over is performed by means of NEXT.
Messages that have not yet been displayed are marked (new). Messages which have already been
displayed are marked (known).
If several messages have been received before the alarm list is opened, no alarm repetition takes
place for the messages which have already been viewed in this way.
The dialog READ SAFETY MESSAGE can also be viewed at any time irrespective of the occurrence of
a new safety message:
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark READ MSG by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER.
4.2
Transmitting Safety Messages

If necessary, a safety message can be transmitted to targets, SAR aircraft and base stations. This safety
message is a freely edited text (max. 160 characters per message). The message can be broadcast
generally or transmitted to a particular AIS object.
In the case of remote installation, this function can be suppressed at service level - see page 7.
Sending takes place via the SEND SAFETY MESSAGE dialog, which is opened in the menu with SEND
MSG.
TO ALL SHIPS: On: The message is broadcast to
all ships.
TO ALL SHIPS: Off: The message is sent to the
target whose data are displayed under
ADDRESSED TO SHIP:.
Defining the addressee is done by entering the
MMSI No. (the program takes the name and call sign
from the target data received)
SEND SAFETY MESSAGE

>TO ALL SHIPS: Off
ADDRESSED TO SHIP:
MECKLENBURG VORPOMME
NAME:
CALL SIGN: DQLV
211245200
MMSI:
MESSAGE:
Input-field for the message (continuous text, max.

160 characters)
During editing: Aborts the editing. Otherwise: Back

to the menu; the edited message is not sent
ABORT
SEND
The message is sent
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4.2.1
Broadcasting a Message
In the SEND SAFETY MESSAGE dialog, set the entry TO ALL to On, edit the message in the message
field, and send the message by pressing SEND.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark SEND MSG by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER.
If SEND MSG cannot be marked (for reason see page 7), the operating procedure
must be performed on some other DCU.
Then, in the SEND SAFETY MESSAGE dialog:

3.
If Off is entered in the TO ALL field:

Mark the TO ALL field by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys; press ENTER;
with one of the arrow keys, set the entry to On; and press ENTER.
4.
With the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys, mark the MESSAGE field, and edit the message.
Complete the editing process with ENTER.
5.
Press SEND.
Back: Press BACK.
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4.2.2
Sending an Addressed Message

The addressee can be defined by selection in the target list or graphically in the situation display or by
means of a dialog entry.
If a message received is to be answered immediately, this can be done without having to enter the data
of the addressee.
Selection of the Addressee in the Target List
Open the TARGET LIST dialog (see Section 3.4). There, open the TARGET INFORMATION dialog for
the addressee (see Section 3.5), and there, with SEND MSG, open the SEND SAFETY MESSAGE
dialog. In the message field, edit the message; and by pressing SEND, send the message.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark TARGET LIST by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER.
3.
In the TARGET LIST dialog, mark the addressee by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown
keys. Press INFO.
4.
In the TARGET INFORMATION dialog, press SEND MSG
If SEND MSG is absent, see page 7. The operating procedure must be performed on
some other DCU.
5.
6.
Press SEND.
Back to the menu: Press BACK.
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Graphical Selection of the Addressee

Display target data of the addressee in the target data display - see Section 3.2. Call up the dialog SEND
SAFETY MESSAGE and set the entry TO ALL to Off 1). In the message field, edit the message; and by
pressing SEND, send the message.
Operating Sequence
1.
Display the target data of the addressee in the target data display - see Section 3.2.
2.
Press MENU.
3.
ENTER.

4.
If On is entered in the TO ALL field:

Mark the TO ALL field by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER
with one of the arrow keys, set the entry to Off and press ENTER.
5.
6.
Press SEND.
Back: Press BACK.
1)
If TO ALL is at Off, the line ADDRESSED TO MMSI appears. This line initially shows the MMSI number of the target whose data were
displayed in the target data display before the menu was opened.
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Alphanumerical Selection of the Addressee

Call up the dialog SEND SAFETY MESSAGE, and set the entry TO ALL to Off. In the ADDRESSED TO
MMSI field which is displayed, enter the MMSI number of the addressee. In the message field, edit the
message; and by pressing SEND, send the message.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
ENTER.

3.
If On is entered in the TO ALL field:

Mark the TO ALL field by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER
with one of the arrow keys, set the entry to Off and press ENTER.
4.
With the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys, mark the ADDRESSED TO MMSI field and press
ENTER.
5.
Enter the MMSI number of the addressee there, and press ENTER.
6.
7.
Press SEND.
Back to the situation display: Press BACK.
If, after pressing SEND, the AIS system has recognised that the safety message might not have been
transmitted successfully, the alarm Safety msg transmission failed appears.
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The cause of this can be that an incorrect MMSI number has been entered and that, as a result, no
confirmation of reception has been received from the addressee.
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Replying to a Received Message

After a safety message has been received, with SEND MSG the SEND SAFETY MESSAGE dialog can
be opened in the READ SAFETY MESSAGE dialog. The data of the ship from which the message was
received is then already entered there. In the message field, edit the message; and by pressing SEND,
send the message.
Operating Sequence
1.
In the READ SAFETY MESSAGE dialog which was opened for the purpose of reading
the received message, press SEND MSG.
If SEND MSG is absent, see page 7. The operating procedure must be performed on
some other DCU.
2.
3.
Press SEND.
Back to the menu: Press BACK.
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4.3 Long-Range Interrogation
4.3
Long-Range Interrogation
The AIS system can also be interrogated about own ship data by other systems than AIS via SatCom.
Because this interrogation can take place over longer distances than the VHF range, it is called "longrange interrogation".
The interrogating station specifies which data are requested. 1)
The required reaction of the AIS system can be set by means of the reply mode, see Section 4.3.1.
Display of the Interrogation Received
The interrogation received last can be displayed in the dialog LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark INTERROGAT by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER. The interrogation received last is displayed.
Here, the behaviour on

receiving a long-range
interrogation is specified with the reply
mode (Off, Manual,
Auto - see below).
The requesting party

Data requested
Exists only in reply mode

Manual:
Prevents answering of
the interrogation
1)
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LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION
(not replied): The
interrogation has not
been answered
>REPLY MODE: Manual

INTERROGATOR:
MMSI: 352771827
NAME:
REQUESTED INFORMATION: (not replied)
Shipss: name, call sign, IMO No.
Date and time
Position
Course over ground
Speed over ground
Destination and ETA
Draught
Ship/Cargo
Ships: length, breath, type
Persons on board
NO REPLY
In reply mode Manual:

Button REPLY exists. It
answers the interrogation.
In reply mode Auto:
Button BACK exists.
The interrogation has
already been answered;
back with BACK.
REPLY
Such interrogations can take place from shore stations, e.g. from shipping companies, traffic control centres or governmental organisations,
but not from the AIS systems that are usually found on board.
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4.3.1
Setting of the Reply Mode

In the REPLY MODE field, it is possible to select between:
Off: The AIS electronics unit only registers (and stores) the interrogation. No alarm appears, and no reply
is sent.
Manual: in the case of an interrogation, the alarm Long-range interrogation appears. By acknowledgement, the dialog LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION appears showing the data of the interrogator
and the requested information. The reply is sent by means of REPLY or is instead prevented by
means of NO REPLY.
Auto: In the case of an interrogation, the reply is sent automatically. For the purpose of information, the
alarm Long-range interrogation appears. By acknowledgement, the dialog LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION appears showing the data of the interrogator and the requested information.
In the dialog LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION, the reply mode is set and activated by pressing BACK.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark INTERROGAT by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER. The interrogation received last is displayed.
3.
In the LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION dialog, mark the REPLY MODE field by means
of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys. Press ENTER.
4.
With the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys, set the reply mode. Press ENTER.
4.3.2
The Alarm Long-Range Interrogation

When an interrogation is received, the alarm Long-range interrogation appears (unless the reply mode
is set to Off). By acknowledgement of the alarm, the interrogation is displayed.
If the reply mode is set to Manual, the reply can be prevented by means of NO REPLY or can be triggered by means of REPLY.
If the reply mode is set to Auto, the displayed interrogation has been answered already is merely registered.
Operating Sequence in Case of an Alarm
1.
Press ALARM.
2.
In the ALARM LIST dialog, acknowledge the marked alarm message Long-range interrogation by pressing ACKNOWLEDGE.
3.
As a result, the dialog LONG-RANGE INTERROGATION opens up.

Press REPLY if the interrogation is to be answered, or
press NO REPLY if the interrogation is not to be answered, or (if the reply mode
Auto is switched on)
press BACK.
Back: Press BACK.
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5.1 Setting the Voyage Data
AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays and Subjects
5.1
Setting the Voyage Data

Most of the data that are sent by your own AIS system for the purpose of target data display on other
ships are generated automatically by the system (e.g. identification data, position etc.). However, some
items of information (e.g. ship's draught, cargo, destination, ETA) are of varying nature and therefore
have to be defined by the operator.
IMPORTANT
The following data must be entered at the beginning of every voyage,
and must (if necessary) be updated during the voyage.
VOYAGE DATA
>DESTINATION: BREMEN
or SHIP TYPE, or
no item, see below
ETA: Oct 13 23:30 UTC
These data must be

entered at the beginning of every voyage,
and must be updated
during the voyage (if
necessary).
NAV. STATE:
Under way using engine
CARGO:
Hazard category A
PERSONS ON BOARD: 23
DRAUGHT:
6.5m
During editing: Aborts

the editing.
Otherwise: Alterations
made are rejected
Alterations become
active.
ABORT
APPLY
Input of the voyage-dependent own data takes place in the dialog VOYAGE DATA:
DESTINATION: Destination of this voyage
ETA: Estimated time of arrival at the specified destination
CARGO: Prescribed information about the cargo
Hazard category A to Hazard category D: See the box on the next page.
No hazards: The substances contained in the cargo are not in categories A to D.
No information: No information about the cargo can or should be given.
Reserved 1 to Reserved 4: In accordance with AIS standard, reserved for future definitions.
or
SHIP TYPE: Prescribed information about the sub-type of ship
NAV. STATE: Navigational state
PERSONS ON BOARD: The number of persons on board.
DRAUGHT: The existing draught
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In the display fields CARGO and SHIP TYPE, it is only possible to choose between specified entries
which are defined by the relevant authorities. This selection is done with the arrow keys after the
appropriate field has been opened with ENTER.
Whether the CARGO or SHIP TYPE display field appears or whether this display field is missing and
which entries are possible there depends upon what has been entered as SHIP TYPE in the
CONFIGURATION dialog.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark VOYAGE by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER.
3.
In the VOYAGE DATA dialog, use the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys to mark the field that
is to be altered, and alter the content. Complete the editing process with ENTER.
4.
If necessary, repeat the process for other fields as well.
Back: Press APPLY, and then press BACK.
SOLAS Chapter VII - Carriage of dangerous goods

requires among other things the declaration of hazardous substances contained in the
cargo.
MAPOL Annex II - Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid
Substances in Bulk
defines the following categories for hazardous liquid substances:
Category A - Noxious liquid substances which if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations would present a major hazard to either marine resources or human health
or cause serious harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify the application if stringent anti-pollution measures. Examples are acetone cyanohydrin, carbon disulphide,
cresols, naphtalene and tetraethyl lead.
Category B - Noxious liquid substances which if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations would present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause
harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify the application if special
anti-pollution measures. Examples are acrylonitrile, carbon tetrachloride, ethylene dichloride and
phenol.
Category C - Noxious liquid substances which if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations would present a minor hazard to either marine resources or human health
or cause minor harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore require special
operational conditions. Examples are benzene, styrene, toluene and xylene.
Category D - Noxious liquid substances which if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations would present a recognizable hazard to either marine resources or human
health or cause minimal harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore require
some attention in operational conditions. Examples are acetone, phosporic acid and tallow.
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5.2 Displaying Own AIS Data
Displaying Own AIS Data

The AIS data currently being sent by own system can be partially viewed in the target data display. The
display occurs if, in the situation display, the own ship symbol is marked instead of a target (see Section
3.2).
5.3
Channel Management
The AIS electronics unit has two redundant VHF transceivers 1) (Channel A and Channel B), by which all
AIS data described are transmitted and received. For the communication, various VHF channels are
possible.
The AIS system cannot function unless all AIS systems communicate on the same VHF channels and
unless the communication bandwidth and the transmission level are correctly set. The settings needed
for this are normally made automatically as described in the following. It is also possible to make a setting
manually, but this should only be done in exceptional cases after the ship's command personnel have
been informed accordingly.
Automatic Setting Procedure
As default values, VHF channels 2087 and 2088 are used, the bandwidth setting is Auto, and transmission is performed with power level High; transmission and reception take place on both channels.
In particular situations or geographical regions, it is necessary to deviate from these settings. The necessary values are received by the AIS system from a base station either
via DSC (VHF channel 70). For this purpose, each AIS system has an additional DSC receiver or
via one of the VHF transceivers.
The data set received in this way also contains the information about the region in which these settings
are to be used, including the transition zone surrounding that region.
As soon as the ship reaches one of the regions defined in the stored data sets, the AIS system uses the
settings of the relevant data set. When the ship leaves the transition zone defined in that data set, there
is a switch-over back to the default values or a switch-over to the data defined for that region.
As soon as the AIS electronics unit uses a different data set, this fact is indicated by the alarm
Channel management changed.
Viewing of Data Sets for the AIS Electronics Unit Settings

The data set that is currently being used by the AIS electronics unit is displayed if the CHANNEL
MANAGEMENT dialog is opened.
In the top line, the status of the displayed data set is indicated there:
Before DATA SET:
DEFAULT: Default values
AIS: Data have been received via one of the VHF transceivers.
DSC: Data have been received via the DSC transceiver.
MANUAL: Data have been entered manually.
After DATA SET:
USED: The data currently being used by the AIS electronics unit
NOT USED: Data are currently not being used by the AIS electronics unit.
EDITED: The displayed data have been altered manually but have not yet been stored.
1)
In fact, it contains two receivers and only one transmitter. By automatic frequency-selection, the transmitter can, in effect, be operated with
both receivers simultaneously. Therefore, for the sake of simplicity, it is possible to speak of "two transceivers" here.
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Below that, the settings of the two VHF transceivers are shown, as well as the geographical region and
the transition zone.
If the transceiver has stored several data sets, these can be displayed with NEXT.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark CHANNEL by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER.
3.
If necessary, display the other data sets with NEXT.
Back: Press ABORT, and then press BACK.
1/3 = data set 1 of 3
CHANNEL MANAGEMENT 1/3

DEFAULT DATA SET USED
Changes occur only
in exceptional cases
after the ship's
command personnel
have been informed;
for explanations, see
text
Changes over to the

other data sets.
Button exists only if
several data sets
are available.
Alterations made are
rejected
CHANNEL A CHANNEL B
On
TRANSMITTER: > On
On
On
RECEIVER:
2087
2086
CHANNEL No.:
12.5kHz
BANDWIDTH:
12.5kHz
TRANSMISSION POWER LEVEL: High
REGION:
LAT
LON
NORTHEAST
55:34.00 N
037:48.00 W
SOUTHWEST
55:30.00 N
037:44.00 W
TRANSITION ZONE: 1NM
ABORT
NEXT
APPLY
Generates a new
data set.
Button exists only if
data has been
changed.
Entering a Data Set Manually

WARNING
Changes of the VHF channels in use (by entering a data set) shall be
done by authorised and well skilled personnel only. Each change may
have a serious influence on the VHF communication between AIS
systems.
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5.4 Switching Off the Transmitter
A new data set occurs when, in the CHANNEL MANAGEMENT dialog, values are changed in the data
set currently being used (status ... DATA SET USED) and the dialog is closed by means of APPLY.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark CHANNEL by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER.
3.
In the CHANNEL MANAGEMENT dialog, use the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys to mark the
field that is to be altered, alter the content. Complete the editing process with ENTER.
4.
If necessary, repeat the process for other fields as well.
Back: Press APPLY, and then press BACK.
5.4
Switching Off the Transmitter

If necessary, the transmitting of AIS data can be completely prevented without generating a channel
management data set. This is done in the SETTINGS dialog by setting the field TRANSMITTER
COMPLETELY to Off.
CAUTION
The transmitter should not be switched off except in justified exceptional
cases, because when it is switched off, own ship can no longer be
detected as an target by other ships and cannot participate in the
communication between ships, equipped with AIS.
The status TRANSMITTER COMPLETELY On/Off is stored with date and time and can also be
called up after an accident at sea.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark SETTINGS by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press
ENTER.
3.
In the SETTINGS dialog, use the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys to mark the field TRANSMITTER COMPLETELY and press ENTER.
4.
Alter the content by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
The alarm No transmission appears.
The alarm No transmission also appears if a fault exists which prevents transmission.
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5.5 Displaying the AIS State
5.5
Displaying the AIS State

The status of the sensors connected to the AIS electronics unit is displayed in the dialog AIS STATE.
External means that the GPS receiver

connected externally to the AIS electronics unit
is being used for this purpose.
Internal means that the internal GPS receiver in
the AIS electronics unit is being used for this
purpose.
ROT: Other source means that an approved

ROT sensor is not being used, and so only the
direction but not the rate of the heading change
is transmitted. In this case, only the direction of
turn (port/starboard manoeuvre) is displayed.
AIS STATE
UTC:
Clock OK
POSITION: External DGNSS

SOG/COG:
External
HEADING:
Valid
ROT:
Other source
If the display VSWR appears here: See

Technical Manual of the Display and
Control Unit.
BACK
.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark STATE by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys; press ENTER
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5.6
5.6 Synchronisation of the Heading Transfer
Synchronisation of the Heading Transfer

If the transfer of the heading information from the compass (by means of a stepper system) takes place
only by transfer of the course changes, any interruption of the transfer leads to an incorrect heading value
on the AIS system.
If, when this transfer technology is used, there are doubts about the correctness of the heading transfer
to the AIS system, e.g. because the heading transfer to the radars has had to be corrected, synchronisation of the heading transfer must be performed as follows:
.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark SETTINGS by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys; press

ENTER
3.
In the SETTINGS dialog, mark the field SET GYRO by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys and press ENTER.
4.
Enter the current heading value and press ENTER
If the ship is yawing, press the ENTER button when the heading displayed on the
compass has the same value as the value entered.
If the gyro converter unit used in this transfer technology notices such an error, the alarm SET GYRO
required appears (together with the alarm Heading lost/invalid generated by the AIS electronics unit).
When the alarm SET GYRO required is acknowledged, the dialog SETTINGS opens up, in which the
synchronisation process must be performed as describe above.
5.7
Determining the Versions of the Software

In the dialog CONFIGURATION, among other things the version of the unit's software can be indicated.
Operating Sequence
1.
Press MENU.
2.
In the menu, mark CONFIG by means of the ArrowUp/ArrowDown keys; press ENTER
3.
Press NEXT several times until the page with the entry of the software version of the DCU
and of the AIS electronics unit.
Back: Press ABORT, and then press BACK.
On the other pages of this dialog, settings are displayed which have been made during installation
of the equipment or during a later service activity - see the Technical Manual of the DCU. These
settings can only be altered after the service password has been entered.
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5.8 Built-in Test Equipment
5.8
Built-in Test Equipment

If any failure or malfunction is detected by the built-in test equipment that could reduce integrity or stop
operation of the AIS electronics unit or the DCU, an alarm with an appropriate message or the alarm
Fault xxxx is displayed. Here, xxxx stands for a four-figure number, the Fault Code. This number is
listed in the Technical Manual of the DCU. There, the measures that might be necessary are also
described.
5.9
Checking the Fans of the AIS Electronics Unit

Checking the Internal Fan
NOTICE:
The AIS electronics unit may only be opened by qualified persons.
In the AIS electronics unit, a fan ensures distribution of heat inside the unit and thus ensures the dissipation of heat to the surrounding air via the casing.
A check should be performed quarter-yearly to make certain that the fan is functioning properly:
Performing the check: Undo the screws of the casing cover and take the casing cover off. Check that
the fan is running and that there are no noises indicating damaged bearings.
The fan is situated in one side of the Electronics Module (an illustration showing this is contained in
the Technical Manual). When the fan is running, a current of air can be felt at this place.
When screwing the casing cover back on, ensure that the grounding cable is plugged in.
Testing the Fan in the Casing, Cleaning/Exchanging the Filter Pad
A version of the AIS electronics unit also exists which additionally has a fan in the casing. With these
units, testing of the fan in the casing and cleaning or exchanging of the filter pad must likewise take place
quarter-yearly. For details, see the Technical Manual E l e c t r o n i c s U n i t D E B E G 3 4 0 0 .
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Keyboard Display Unit

In this manual the SAILOR UAIS1900 Universal AIS Transponder

Form for Parameters

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Form for Parameters

NAME (Ships Name):

AIS GPS ANTENNA

AIS SENSOR CHANNEL

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General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Switching the Display and Control Unit On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Situation Display and Target Data Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Menu and Dialogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

The Editor; Entering Numbers and Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Display of the Targets in the Situation Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Displaying Data of a Displayed Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Displaying Targets of Equipment Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Listing All Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Displaying Data of Any Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Marking a Listed Target in the Situation Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Receiving Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Transmitting Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

AIS Settings, Voyage Data and Other Displays and Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting the Voyage Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Displaying Own AIS Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Switching Off the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Displaying the AIS State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Synchronisation of the Heading Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Determining the Versions of the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Built-in Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checking the Fans of the AIS Electronics Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Targets and AIS Objects

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Scope of Applicability of these Operating Instructions

Also called safety related messages in the relevant regulations.

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2.1 Switching the Display and Control Unit On and Off

General Remarks about Operating Procedures and Display

Switching the Display and Control Unit On and Off

Situation Display and Target Data Display

Marking of the target whose data appear

Target data display

Own ship symbol (always at the

Functions of the softkeys that are situated below