Japan Radio NKE2632 Solid State S-Band Marine Radar User Manual Instruction Manual Funtion Part 3

Japan Radio Co Ltd. Solid State S-Band Marine Radar Instruction Manual Funtion Part 3

Instruction Manual Funtion Part 3

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8.11.1.4 Verifying Chart Update History
When the [Update History] tab of the display switching tab is clicked on, chart update history is
displayed.
Memo
This function is not available under C-M A P.
If the chart update history consists of multiple pages and cannot be displayed on one page of the
screen, drag the scroll bar to display the rest.
Separator of chart update
history
Scroll bar
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8.11.2 Pick report of the ARCS chart
The display method is the same as that of S-57.
In the case of ARCS, only the chart information area is displayed.
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8.11.3 Manual Update Pick Report
8.11.3.1 Displaying a Manual Update Pick Report
1 Click the right button on the object that was created by manual update.
A pick mark and the context menu are displayed.
2 Click on [Readout Manual Update Information] on the context menu.
The "Manual Update Information" dialog box appears.
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8.12 Marking the Position of Own Ship
with an Event Mark
While sailing, you can mark the position of own ship on the chart with an event mark.
1 Click on the [Event] button in Chart Information Area.
An event mark is marked to the position of own ship and the "Property" dialog box of event
marks appears.
The display position, ID, and date and time of creation of the event mark are displayed in the
"Property" dialog box.
Enter any desired comment in the [Comment] input box.
[Deleting the Event Mark]
The event mark can be deleted by either of the following methods.
• Right-click on the event mark and click on [Delete this object] on the Context menu that appears.
• Click on the event mark when in the Delete mode.
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8.13 Displaying Radar Images on a Chart
by Overlaying
Radar images can be displayed by overlaying on the chart.
Note
• To perform
overlay display of radar images, the radar function must be installed and radar
images must be received from the radar system.
• If the radar system displays a short-range image and a long-range image on the ECDIS at the
same time, the radar image on the ECDIS may be distorted.
• While the radar image is displayed, the display range can be changed in 11 steps
(0.125/0.25/0.5/0.75/1.5/3/6/12/24/48/96 NM).
• In the case of ARCS charts, the display range varies with the chart to be displayed. If a range
over 120 NM is selected, radar image display automatically turns off.
• The screen display color will automatically change to [Day3] when RADAR Overlay is turned
on. (When the screen display color is Dusk/Night, automatic switching does not occur.)
• When Multi View is used, radar images canot be displayed on View2.
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8.13.1 Turning On/Off overlay display
1 Click on the [Menu] button on the left toolbar.
The menu is displayed.
2 Select [View] - [Options] - [RADAR] on the menu.
3 Select the [RADAR Overlay] check box.
Radar overlay display is set to On.
4 Select a radar system to be used from the pull-down menu.
Memo
When multiple radar systems are available, click the [RADAR Overlay] combo box and then select
the radar image to be used from the pull-down menu that appears. (Radar images can be selected
from the maximum of 8 systems, [RADAR1] to [RADAR8].)
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[Transparency Setting of Echo/Trails]
Transparency can be set up by clicking the [Transparency of Echo/Trails] slider handle to right and left.
Opacity Transparency
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8.13.2 Turning On/Off range ring display
1 Click on the [Menu] button on the left toolbar.
The menu is displayed.
2 Select [View] - [Options] - [Tools] on the menu.
3 To show range rings, select [Range Rings].
To hide range rings, clear it.
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8.13.3 Turning On/Off bearing scale
1 Click on the [Menu] button on the left toolbar.
The menu is displayed.
2 Select [View] - [Options] - [Tools] on the menu.
3 To show a bearing scale, check [Bearing Scale].
To hide a bearing scale, clear it.
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8.13.4 Radar image adjustment
Radar images can be adjusted using the [RAIN], [SEA] and [GAIN] dials on the keyboard operation
unit.
[RAIN] dial: Suppressing rain and snow clutter
The [RAIN] dial suppresses clutter caused by rain and snow. Turning the [RAIN] dial to the right
enhances the contours of targets that are hidden in images of rain and snow. Take care not to
over-adjust this dial. Otherwise, you may miss small targets. This dial also reduces sea clutter. So,
using both the [RAIN] and [SEA] dials is more effective. Normally, keep this dial turned as far as
possible to the left.
[SEA] dial: Suppressing sea clutter
The [SEA] dial lowers the gain at a short range to reduce sea clutter. Turning the [SEA] dial to the right
increases the effect of suppressing sea clutter. Take care not to over-adjust this dial. Otherwise, you
may miss small targets like buoys and small boats.
[GAIN] dial: Adjusting sensitivity
The [GAIN] dial adjusts the gain of RADAR echo. Turning the [GAIN] dial to the right increases the gain
and widens the range in which RADAR echo can be observed.
Take care not to over-adjust this dial, as reception noise on screen increases. This worsens the
contrast and makes it more difficult to tell the difference between targets and RADAR echo.
Alternatively, turning the [GAIN] dial to the left to view at a short range or screens containing closely
packed targets, decreases the gain making targets easier to view. Take care not to over-adjust this dial.
Otherwise, you may miss small targets.
Memo
If the keyboard operation unit is not available, the radar image can be adjusted using [Rain], [Sea]
or [Gain] slider in the setting dialog of [Settings]- [Signal Process (Basic)] on the menu.
The "Signal Process (Basic)" setting dialog can also be displayed by operating the [RAIN], [SEA],
or [GAIN] dials on the keyboard operation unit.
When one of the dials is held down (for 2 seconds or more) at operation termination, the setting
dialog is closed.
For the details of the "Signal Process(Basic)" setting dialog, refer to "18.2 Basic setting of radar
signal processing".
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8.14 Setting a true bearing
When a gyro signal is input by using GYRO I/F, sometimes the true bearing value indicated by the
master gyro and the true bearing value indicated by this equipment do not match.
In this case, set the true bearing value of this equipment to the value of the master gyro by using the
following procedure.
1 Click on the [Menu] button on the left toolbar.
The menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Settings] - [General] on the menu.
The "General" dialog is displayed.
3 Click on the [GYRO Setting] input box.
4 Enter the master gyro value through the software keyboard.
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8.15 Setting an own ship’s speed
8.15.1 Switching an own ship’s speed sensor
1 Click on the STW Source combo box of the own ship’s information
2 Select a sensor source in the [STW] combo box. Any of the following sensor sources
can be selected.
MAN
Logx ("x" indicates the equipment number)
When [Menu] is selected, the "Sensor Selection/Status" dialog is displayed.
When [MAN] (Manual) is selected, a speed through water can be input in the "Sensor
Selection/Status" dialog.
• When using 1-axis log, heading speed component can be detected, but
transverse speed component cannot be detected. Then leeway effect
(component drifted by wind) cannot be detected.
• When using 2-axes log, its accuracy in shallow waters may be deteriorated, and
its speed in deep sea areas may be unable to be detected.
• When using a GPS, COG accuracy is less than ±3° at speed: from 1kn to 17kn,
and is less than ±1° at speed: more than 17kn.
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8.15.2 Entering the ship’s heading/own ship’s speed
manually
When the device (example: LOG) that is connected to this equipment fails to function, the target
tracking device and true motion display can be used by entering the ship’s heading/own ship’s speed
manually by using the following procedure.
1 Select [Menu] from the corresponding combo box.
The "Sensor Selection/Status" dialog box appears.
2 To enter the ship’s heading manually, select [Manual] from the [Heading] combo box.
To enter the ship’s own speed manually, select [Manual] from the [STW] combo box.
3 Click on the input combo box.
4 Enter numeric values through the software keyboard.
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Section 9
Route Planning
Edit the navigation route according to the world geodetic system (WGS-84).
If you use the navigation route edited by a geodetic system other than the world
geodetic system, an accident may occur.
The Route Planning function creates and edits a route of a ship in advance. A route comprises WPTs
(waypoints) from the starting point to the arrival point and the straight lines (legs) that connect the
WP Ts.
Route Planning Example
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9.1 Overview of the Route Planning
Function
Table editing function
This function enables creation of a route in table format by using the "Route Planning" dialog box.
A route is created by entering each WPT into the WPT list.
For the details of route planning with table editing, refer to "9.6 Planning a Route by Using Table
Editing".
Graphic editing function
This function enables creating a route on a chart.
A route plan is created by adding a WPT on a chart.
For the details of route planning with graphic editing, refer to "9.7 Planning a New Route by Graphic
Editing".
Route planning safety checking function
This function checks the safety of the planned route.
For the details, refer to "9.9.1 Checking a route based on the safety standards".
Route planning limit checking function
This function checks whether the planned route does not violate the pre-defined limit.
For the details, refer to "9.9.2 Checking a route based on the limits".
Navigation calculating function
This function supports the calculation of distance and bearing that are required for navigation.
For the details, refer to "9.10 Navigation Calculation Function".
Import/Export function
This function imports/exports a route file.
For the details, refer to "9.11 Importing/Exporting a Route File".
Note
- When a route is created exceeding the limit value, an error message is displayed and Route
planning operation stops.
- If the distance between WPTs exceeds 150° in longitude, the route cannot be created.
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9.2 Setting Route Display
Before creating a route, set route display (display/hide of the route information to be displayed on the
screen) at route setting.
Use the following two dialogs for the setting.
9.2.1 Setting [Route] after selecting [View] -
[Options] on the menu
1 Click on the [Menu] button on the left toolbar.
The menu is displayed.
2 Click on the [View] - [Options] - [Route] on the menu.
The "Route" setting screen is displayed.
Ship's speed
and distance
Arrival radius
Port side (red
line) and width
of port side
Starboard side (green
line) and width of
starboard side
WPT: Waypoint
Leg
Arrival circle
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[1] [Show ETA]
By selecting the [ETA] check box, the display of the ETA (estimated time of arrival to WPT) becomes
effective at route monitoring.
When [UTC] from [Format] is clicked, UTC is displayed and when [LMT] is clicked, LMT is displayed.
[1]
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Not selecting the [ETA] check box
Selecting the [Show ETA] check box, and clicking [UTC] as the arrival time display format
Selecting the [Show ETA] check box, and clicking [LMT] as the arrival time display format
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[2] [Cross Track Limit Line]
When this item is selected, a cross track limit line is displayed.
When this item is selected, the line color can be set.
When [IALA-A] is clicked on, the starboard side is displayed in green and the port side is displayed in
red.
When [IALA-B] is clicked on, the starboard side is displayed in red and the port side is displayed in
green.
[3] [Show WPT Name](Show comment)
When this item is selected, a comment is displayed near the WPT.
When this item is selected, the character size of the comment can be set.
When [Standard] is clicked on, the comment is displayed in the standard character size.
When [Small] is clicked on, the comment is displayed in the character size smaller than the standard
size.
9.2.2 Setting [Settings] - [Route] on the menu
1 Click on the [Menu] button on the left toolbar.
The menu is displayed.
2 Click on the [Settings] - [Route] on the menu.
The "Route" dialog is displayed.
[1] [Default] (Factory settings)
Set factory settings of the route display that is created at route planning.
[XTL(PORT)]:
Set a port side cross track limit.
[XTL(STBD)]:
Set a starboard side cross track limit.
[1]
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[Arrival radius]:
Set an arrival radius of WPT.
[Speed]:
Set a planned ship’s speed.
[Sail]:
Select sailing mode.
- When [RL] is selected, the mode is set to Rhumb Line.
- When [GC] is selected, the mode is set to Great Circle.
[Turn radius]:
Set a turning radius.
[Time zone] combo box:
Set a time zone.
Display Example
Display Example
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[2] [Distance calculation mode]
Set a method for calculating a distance between WPTs.
When [Straight] is selected, a distance between WPTs is calculated with a straight line
When [with Turn] is selected, a distance between WPTs is calculated based on the expected route.
[3] [Monitoring]
Set a route monitoring method.
When [Wheel-over line] (steering line) is selected, monitoring is performed by using Wheel-over line
(WOL) along each WPT.
When [Arrival circle] is selected, monitoring is performed by using the arrival circle along each WPT.
WPT 1
WPT 2
WPT 3
WPT 1
WPT 2
WPT 3
Wheel over line
Arrival circle
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[4] [MAX Latitude]
Set maximum latitude.
A WPT can no longer be entered in a latitude higher than the latitude that has been set up.
If sailing is [GC], it is possible to create a route by automatically adding WPTs so as not to exceed the
maximum latitude in the case of a route in which part of the leg passes a latitude higher than the
maximum latitude.
If the maximum latitude is 60° or higher, a route can be created even if the GC leg exceeds 60°.
If the GC leg exceeds 60° when the maximum latitude is 60°, WPTs are automatically added and the
route is adjusted so as not to exceed 60°.
Note:
A route cannot be created with a leg of 150° or higher in the longitudinal direction.
[5] [Minimum Leg Length for Limit Check] combo box
Select a multiplier for determining the "minimum leg length" that is used for limit check from 1, 2, 4, 6,
or 8.
Calculation expression: Minimum leg length = (Hull length) x multiplier
60
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N
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WPTs (W001 and W002) in this example are added so as not to
exceed the maximum latitude (60°).
The segment between W001 and W002 becomes an RL leg.
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9.3 Starting and Ending the Route
Planning Dialog Box
Plan a route on the "Route Planning" dialog box. The procedures for starting and ending the "Route
Planning" dialog box are as follows.
9.3.1 Starting the "Route Planning" dialog box
1 Click on the [Menu] button on the left toolbar.
The top menu is displayed.
2 Click on the [Route Planning] button on the top menu.
The "Route Planning" dialog box appears on the screen.
The width of the dialog box varies according to the screen size.
9.3.2 Ending the "Route Planning" dialog box
1 Click on the [X] button on the dialog box.
Display Example
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9.4 Name and Function of Each Section of
the "Route Planning" Dialog Box
The "Route Planning" dialog box comprises as below.
Name
Function
Title bar
Displays the menu title, "Route Planning".
Route Planning bar
Route planning tools are assigned (Refer to "9.4.1 Route Planning bar".).
Route planning tab Displays the file name and route data of the route file that is being created
(Refer to "9.4.2 Route planning tab".).
9.4.1 Route Planning bar
The Route Planning bar comprises the following tools.
[1] [New] button
When this button is clicked on, a new route planning tab is added to the dialog box, enabling creation
of a new route file.
Note
Up to four route files can be opened concurrently. If four files have already been opened, the [New]
button is disabled. To create a new route file, close one or more of the files that are opened and
click on the [New] button.
Title bar
Route
planning
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Route
planning
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[2] [Open…] button
When this button is clicked on, the "File Operations" (Open a file) dialog box appears and a required
file can be selected and opened from the route list of the files that have been saved.
Note
Up to four route files can be opened concurrently. If four files have already been opened, the
[Open] button is disabled. To open from the saving list, close one or more of the files that are
opened and click on the [Open] button.
[3] [Save] button
When the [Save] button is clicked on, the route file is saved.
For the details, refer to "9.5 Saving a Route".
[4] Route planning menu button
When this button is clicked on, the route planning menu is displayed.
The following operations can be performed by using the route planning menu.
Menu button name
Function
Related section
[New] Creates a new route file. 9.6.2 Creating a new route file by
table editing
9.7.2 Creating a new route file by
graphic editing
[File operation…] Displays the "File operation"
dialog box.
9.6.4 Editing a route by table editing
[Save] (overwrite save)
Saves a route file by overwriting.
9.5 Saving a Route
[Save as…] Saves a route file by naming the
file.
9.5 Saving a Route
[Import]
Displays the "Import" dialog box.
9.11.1 Importing a route file
[Export]
Displays the "Export" dialog box.
9.11.2 Exporting a route file
[Setting…] Displays the "Route" dialog box
for setting initial values of the
route at route planning.
9.2.2 Setting [Settings] - [Route] on
the menu
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[5] [Edit] button
When this button is clicked on, the Edit menu is displayed.
The following operations can be performed by using the Edit menu.
Menu button name
Function
Related section
[Use EBL/VRM] When this item is selected by clicking on the item, the
EBL/VRM mode that enables creation of a route by using
EBL and VRM becomes available. When the item is
clicked on again, the check mark is cleared and
EBL/VRM mode is cancelled.
9.7.2.1 Creating
a route by using
EBL/VRM
[Use Assistant circle] When this item is selected by clicking on the item, the
Use Assistant circle mode that enables creation of a
route by using an assistant circle (supplementary line)
becomes available. When the item is clicked on again,
the check mark is cleared and the Use Assistance circle
mode is cancelled.
9.7.2.2 Creating
a route by using
the assistant
circle function
[WPT Reverse Order] When this item is selected by clicking on the item, the
order of the WPT that is currently selected can be
reversed.
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[6] Display area switching button
Chart display can be changed to the display area/scale suitable for the editing.
Button name
Function
[Previous] Switches the chart display to the display area/scale before the chart
display was switched.
[Display centered WPT]
Displays the WPT that is currently being edited at the center of the chart.
[Display WPT-WPT] Displays on the chart the WPT that is currently being edited and the
previous WPT.
[Display entire route]
Displays the entire route that is being edited on the chart.
Center of WPT
Between WPTs
Previous
Display WPT-WPT
Display centered WPT
Display entire route
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[7] Multi view switching button
A method of splitting a chart can be selected.
Button name
Function
Display image
[Single View] Displays a chart on a single screen.
[Right Left View] Displays a chart by splitting it into 2
screens of left and right.
[Top Bottom View] Displays a chart by splitting it into top and
bottom.
[Picture in Picture]
(Dialog view)
Displays a dialog box of another chart
inside of the chart screen.
Single View
Top Bottom View
Right Left View
Floating View
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[8] [Display full] (Full screen display) button
A chart can be displayed in full screen mode by clicking on this button that clears the operation section
and display section other than the "Route Planning" dialog box. When this button is clicked on again,
the operation section and the display section are re-displayed.
[9] [Show Route Check…] (Route check screen display) button
When this button is clicked on, the "Check Route" dialog appears.
When an error is detected, the error count is displayed with a badge.
For the details of the "Check Route" dialog, refer to "9.9 Checking Route Data".
9.4.2 Route planning tab
When a route file is opened, a route plan tab comprising a file name display section and route data is
displayed. Up to four route planning tabs can be displayed concurrently.
File name display section
The file names that are currently opened are displayed in the tabs. When the display of the file name is
clicked on, the route file can be switched.
"*" is attached to the top of the name of the file you are editing.
A badge is displayed on the name of the file that is being monitored or under automatic sailing.
When the [X] button on the file name display section is clicked on, the tab is closed. If an attempt is
made to close the tab that has not been saved, a save confirmation message dialog box appears.
Usual display
Full screen display
Error count
Monitoring badge
Automatic sailing badge
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To close the tab by saving the route file by overwriting, click on the [Yes] button. When not saving the
route file by overwriting, click on the [No] button. When the [X] button is clicked on, the file returns to
the state prior to the clicking on the [X] button on the file name display section.
Route data
WPTs that form the route and the WPT data are displayed in a list.
[1] [Insert] button
A new WPT is inserted in the selected WPT.
[2] [Delete] button
The selected WPT is deleted.
[3] [Comment] field
The comment of the route file is displayed.
[4] WPT list
Data of each WPT is displayed.
Route Data
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
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9.5 Saving a Route
1 Click on the [Save] button on the Route Planning bar.
Or select the [Save] button that is displayed by clicking on the Route Planning menu button
At creation of a new route, a "Save as Route File" dialog box appears.
Perform Steps 2 to 4 in the "Save as Route File" dialog.
When the existing route file is saved, the "Save as Route File" dialog box does not appear since
the file is overwritten.
2 Enter [Name] and a comment in [Comment] as required.
Memo
When all the files that have been saved are opened, all the file names may not necessarily be
displayed. Files can be distinguished easily by entering comments.
3 Click on the [Save] button.
The file is saved.
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4 The file name that is displayed on the Route Planning tab changes to the name that is
specified in the [Name] box.
For the details of the Route Planning tab, refer to "9.4.2 Route planning tab".
When a route of the same file name already exists
1 When file saving operation is performed, a dialog box message appears confirming
whether the file is to be overwritten.
2 When overwriting the file, save the file by clicking on the [Yes] button. When not
overwriting the file, close the dialog box by clicking on the [No] button and change the
file name on the "Save as Route File" dialog box.
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Memo
- The following message is displayed when an attempt is made to overwrite a protected file.
To cancel the save operation, close the dialog box by clicking on the [OK] button or the [X]
button. When saving the file by changing the file name, click on the [Save as...] button. The
dialog box is closed and the "Save as Route File" dialog box appears.
- The following message is displayed when an attempt is made to overwrite the route file that is
currently being monitored.
To cancel the save operation, click on the [No] button or [X] button. To continue the monitoring
of the updated route by saving the route file by overwriting, click on the [
Yes] button. When
saving the file by changing the file name, click on the [Save as...] button. The dialog box is
closed and the "Save as Route File" dialog box appears.
- The following message is displayed when an attempt is made to overwrite the file of the route
under automatic sailing.
To cancel the save operation, close the dialog box by clicking on the [OK] button or the [X]
button. When saving the file by changing the file name, click on the [Save as…] button. The
dialog box is closed and the "Save as Route File" dialog box appears.
The monitored route does not change by the save operation. Automatic sailing continues based
on the pre-saved route.
Saving a route file by naming the file
Click on [Save as...] of the route planning menu button on the Route Planning bar.
When the "Save as Route File" dialog box appears, save the file by entering a new file name.
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Setting a route file to a Read Only mode (disabling editing)
Check Read only for the file that is to be set to "Read only" (disabling editing) mode. To cancel Read
Only (disabling editing) specification, clear the check.
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9.6 Planning a Route by Using Table
Editing
Edit the navigation route according to the world geodetic system (WGS-84).
If you use the navigation route edited by a geodetic system other than the world
geodetic system, an accident may occur.
9.6.1 Table editing operation flow
9.6.1.1 Creating a new route file
1 Start [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.1 Starting the "Route Planning" dialog box"
2 Create a new route file.
Reference: "9.6.2 Creating a new route file by table editing"
3 Set WPTs from WPT0 to WPT of the final destination.
Reference: "9.6.2 Creating a new route file by table editing"
4 Save the route.
Reference: "9.5 Saving a Route"
5 End [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.2 Ending the "Route Planning" dialog box"
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9.6.1.2 Editing a route
Steps 1 and 2
are not required
when editing the
route that is
currently
displayed.
1 Start [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.1 Starting the "Route Planning" dialog box"
2 Open the route file to be edited.
Reference: "9.6.4 Editing a route by table editing"
3 Edit the route file.
Reference: "9.6.4 Editing a route by table editing"
4 Save the route.
Reference: "9.5 Saving a Route"
5 End [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.2 Ending the "Route Planning" dialog box"
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9.6.2 Creating a new route file by table editing
1 Click on the [New] button on the Route Planning bar
Or select the [New] button that is displayed by clicking on the Route Planning menu button.
A new tab is added.
2 Enter the latitude and the longitude of WPT0 (waypoint 0)
Enter the latitude by clicking on [LAT] of [Position].
Enter the longitude by clicking on [LON] of [Position].
Use the software keyboard for entering the latitude and longitude.
Latitude software keyboard
Longitude software keyboard
Range of the values
that can be entered
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3 Set the following items as required.
*Some items are for display only and cannot be set.
Item
Description
[Name]
Set a name of WPT.
[Leg Course] This is the bearing from the previous WPT and is not set in WPT0.
The specifiable range is from 0.0° to 359.9°.
[Leg Distance] This is the distance from the previous WPT and is not set in WPT0.
The specifiable range is from 0.0 to 9999.9 NM.
[Sail]
[RL] or [GC] can be selected from the list.
[XTL PORT] (Port side
cross track limit)
Set a port side cross track limit. The specifiable range is from 0.01 to
9.99 NM.
[XTL STBD] (Starboard
side cross track limit)
Set a starboard side cross track limit. The specifiable range is from
0.01 to 9.99 NM.
[Arrival Radius]
Sets the arrival radius. (0.01 to 9.99 NM)
[Turn Radius] (Turning
radius)
Sets the turning radius. (0.00 to 9.99 NM)
[Plan Speed] (Planned
speed)
Sets the planned ship’s speed. (1.0 to 99.9kn)
[ROT] ROT is automatically calculated from the planned speed and turning
radius.
[ETA]
ETA is automatically calculated from the position of WPT, planned
speed, and time zone.
[Time Zone] The time difference of the time of arrival can be input within the range
from -13.30 to +13.30.
[TTG] TTG can be automatically calculated from the position of WPT and
planned speed.
[Total Distance]
This is the total distance between WPT0 and the final WPT.
Memo
The values that are set by selecting [Settings] – [Route] on the menu is reflected in [Sail],
[XTL PORT], [XTL STBD], [Arrival radius], [Turn Radius], [Plan Speed], and [Time Zone]. For
the details, refer to "18.12 Setting parameter values for automatic sailing ".
4 Add the next WPT by clicking on the next WPT No. or the [Insert] button after entering
the latitude and longitude.
WPT1 is added.
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5 Set the item as indicated in Step 3.
6 Enter data up to the last WPT with the same procedure.
The route based on the input data is displayed each time.
7 After completing the creation, save the route file.
For the saving procedure, refer to "9.5 Saving a Route".
9.6.3 Deleting WPT data
1 Select WPT data to be deleted and click on the [Delete] button.
9.6.4 Editing a route by table editing
Memo
Steps 1 and 2 are not required when editing the route that is currently displayed.
1 Click on the [Open] button on the Route Planning bar
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Or select the [File operation…] button that is displayed by clicking on the Route Planning menu
button.
The "File operation…" dialog box appears.
2 Select the route file to be edited and click on the [Open] button.
Memo
If [Read only] is selected, the file overwrite function is disabled. To overwrite the existing
file, clear the item before opening the file.
The route file is displayed on the "Route Planning" dialog box.
For the details of the Route Planning tab, refer to "9.4.2 Route planning tab".
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3 Select WPT No. of WPT to be changed and click the right mouse button.
The context menu is displayed.
A route can be edited by selecting the "Edit" mode from the context menu.
The procedures for editing are as follows.
Menu button
name
Function Related section
Insert WPT
Adds WPT.
9.6.4.1 Route Planning bar
Delete WPT
Deletes WPT.
9.6.4.2 Deleting WPT
Divide leg... Displays a leg division dialog box.
Divides the leg in the dialog box.
9.6.4.3 Dividing a leg
Set default Reflects the initial value of the route plan
setting in the specified WPT.
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Copy route Copies the entire route. 9.6.4.4 Copying the entire
route
Paste route Joins the copied course to the last WPT of
the course.
9.6.4.5 Pasting the route
Insert other
route
Displays the insertion dialog of some other
route.
Inserts some other dialog in the route that
is being edited on the dialog.
9.6.4.6 Inserting the other
route
Add WPT Inserts the WPT of the same value as the
las t WPT.
9.6.4.7 Insert the same
WPT as the last WPT
WPT0 is selected
WPT0 is selected and WPT is
other than the last WPT
The last WPT is selected
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4 After completing the editing, click on the [Save] button on the Route Planning bar.
Or select the [Save] button that is displayed by clicking on the Route Planning menu button
For the details of save operation, refer to "9.5 Saving a Route ".
9.6.4.1 Inserting WPT
Insert the WPT of the same value as the selected WPT.
1 Click the right mouse button on the WPT No. of the WPT to be inserted.
The context menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Insert WPT] of the context menu.
WPT is inserted following the selected WPT.
9.6.4.2 Deleting WPT
Delete the selected WPT.
1 Click the right mouse button on the WPT No. of the WPT to be deleted.
The context menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Delete WPT] on the context menu.
The selected WPT is deleted.
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9.6.4.3 Dividing a leg
A leg can be divided by setting a longitude or a nautical mile.
1 Click the right button on the WPT No. to be divided.
The context menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Divide leg...] of the context menu.
The "Divide Route" dialog box appears.
3 Enter a division interval.
[Every (LON)] (Longitude division)
1) Click on "Every(LON)".
2) Enter a longitude interval for division.
[Every(NM)] (Nautical mile division)
1) Click on "Every(NM)".
2) Enter a nautical mile interval for division.
4 Click on the [OK] button.
The leg that is selected in Step 1 is divided in the unit that is specified in Step 3.
Note
When the total number of WPTs exceeds the maximum value of 511 as a result of leg division, leg
division is executed within the range of 511 in the entire route.
9.6.4.4 Copying the entire route
Copy the entire route that is selected.
1 Click the right mouse button on the WPT No. other than the last WPT.
The context menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Copy route] on the context menu.
The entire route is copied.
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9.6.4.5 Pasting the route
The route that was copied to the last WEP of the route is merged.
1 Click the right mouse button on the WPT No. of the WPT on which the route is to be
pasted.
The context menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Paste route] in the context menu.
The routes are pasted (inserted)
Note
After merging the copied route, when a route planning error occurs as a result of recalculation of
the Course, Distance, Total Distance, ROT, TTG, and ETA, an error message is displayed and the
route will not be merged
Memo
The same operation is performed also when the next No. button of the last WPT is clicked.
9.6.4.6 Inserting the other route
Insert the route of some other file in the route that is being edited.
1 Click the right mouse button on WPT No.
A context menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Insert other route] in the context menu.
The "Insert other route" dialog box appears.
3 Select a route file to be inserted from the [Select Route] combo box.
4 Click on the [OK] button.
The route file is inserted.
Note
If the range can be inserted is exceeded, an error message is displayed and the route will not be
inserted.
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9.6.4.7 Insert the same WPT as the last WPT
Insert the same WPT as the last WPT following the last WPT.
1 Click the right mouse button on the WPT No. of the last WPT.
The context menu is displayed.
2 Click on [Add WPT] on the context menu.
WPT is added following the last WPT.
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9.7 Planning a New Route by Graphic
Editing
Edit the navigation route according to the world geodetic system (WGS-84).
If you use the navigation route edited by a geodetic system other than the world
geodetic system, an accident may occur.
9.7.1 Graphic editing operation flow
9.7.1.1 Creating a new route file
1 Start [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.1 Starting the "Route Planning" dialog box"
2 Create a new route file.
Reference: "9.7.1.1 Creating a new route file".
3 Set WPTs from WPT0 to the WPT of the final destination on the chart
For the details, refer to the flowchart provided in "9.7.1.2 Editing a route file".
4 Save a route.
Reference: "9.5 Saving a Route"
5 End [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.2 Ending the "Route Planning" dialog box"
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9.7.1.2 Editing a route file
1 Start [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.1 Starting the "Route Planning" dialog box"
2 Open the route file to be edited.
Reference: "9.7.3 Editing a route by graphic editing"
3 Edit the route file.
Reference: "9.7.3 Editing a route by graphic editing"
4 Save the route.
Reference: "9.5 Saving a Route"
5 End [Route Planning].
Reference: "9.3.2 Ending the "Route Planning" dialog box"
When editing the route
that is currently
displayed, steps 1 and 2
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9.7.2 Creating a new route file by graphic editing
1 Click on the [New] button on the Route Planning bar.
Or select the [New] button on the menu that is displayed by clicking on the Route Planning
menu button.
2 Placing the cursor on the WPT0 position.
The latitude and the longitude of the WPT are displayed near the cursor.
3 Click the mouse button.
WPT0 is added.
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4 Move the cursor.
5 Click the mouse button.
WPT1 is added at the cursor position.
6 Add as many WPTs as required in the same way.
7 After creating the last WPT, double-click the left button or click the right button.
The Route planning is terminated.
Note
In the case of ARCS, when a WPT is specified at a position other than the active chart and
another panel exists at the position, the panel display is switched automatically.
8 Save the route file that was created.
For the details of how to save the file, refer to "9.5 Saving a Route".
WPT0
Rubber band
WPT1
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9.7.2.1 Creating a route by using EBL/VRM
1 Click on [Use EBL/VRM] on the [Edit] button to select it.
The cursor changes to EBL/VRM.
2 Move the cursor to the position used as the mark (example: headland) and click on the
position.
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3 Move the cursor and determine the WPT position while checking the bearing from the
position used as the mark.
The latitude/longitude is displayed next to the cursor.
4 Click the mouse button.
WPT0 is created.
5 Add as many WPTs as required in the same way.
Memo
When EBL/VRM is not used for creation of the next WPT, clear the item by clicking on [Use
EBL/VRM].
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6 After creating the last WPT, double click the left button or click the right button.
The Route planning is terminated.
9.7.2.2 Creating a route by using the assistant circle function
A route can be created by using an assistant circle (supplementary line).
The assistant circle function adds WPT at the position where the mark such as headland and the leg
intersects at right angles.
When the position that is used as the mark is determined and the cursor is moved to the position, WPT
is added at the position where the leg and the position intersect at right angles.
1 Select the [Use Assistant circle] check box of the [Edit] button.
2 Move the cursor to any position and click the left button.
WPT0 is created.
3 Move the cursor to the position as the mark (example, headland) and click the button.
Supplementary line
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4 Move the cursor and click the button while checking the leg bearing.
WPT1 is created at the intersecting point of the assistant circle and the supplementary line.
Supplementary line
Assistant circle
Memo
The direction of the leg varies according to the positional relationship of the cursor.
When the cursor is on the right side of the
position of WPT and the position used as the
mark, the leg will be on the lower side.
When the cursor is on the left side of the
position of WPT and the position used as the
mark, the leg will be on the upper side.

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