KELVIN HUGHES HBK-4002 User manual

QUICK START
GUIDE
HBK-4002
Issue 2 February 2013 for V2.6.5 software
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, THE WORLD OVER

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Introduction
The Quick Start Guide is designed to give users a brief overview of the basic operation and
control of the MANTADIGITALTM system.
Users should refer to the full operating instructions and safety warnings that are
contained in the MANTADIGITALTM Operator’s Handbooks HBK-4001 Parts 1 and 2 (see
chapter 3 for details).
1 Contents
1 Contents.........................................................................................................................2
2 Safety notices.................................................................................................................3
3 Operator Handbooks.......................................................................................................3
3.1 Handbook format ....................................................................................................3
3.2 Export the handbook...............................................................................................4
4 Getting started................................................................................................................5
4.1 Switching ON..........................................................................................................5
4.2 Standby screen overview........................................................................................6
4.3 Single radar display overview .................................................................................9
4.4 Display control panel.............................................................................................10
4.5 Trackerball and buttons explained ........................................................................11
4.6 Virtual keyboard....................................................................................................12
4.7 Adjusting parameters on-screen ...........................................................................13
4.8 MANTADIGITAL Control Interface (MCI) panel.....................................................15
4.9 Door locks and keys..............................................................................................16
5 Go to Run ….................................................................................................................17
5.1 Single radar display ..............................................................................................17
5.2 Dual radar display.................................................................................................18
5.3 Conning display....................................................................................................20
5.4 Navigation & Conning display...............................................................................21
5.5 ECDIS mode.........................................................................................................22
5.6 Returning to Standby............................................................................................23
5.7 Stop transmission & antenna rotation....................................................................25
5.8 Switching OFF......................................................................................................25
5.9 Isolating power to systems....................................................................................26

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2 Safety notices
WARNING: ELECTRICAL HAZARD
This system is not fitted with safety interlocks. Lethal voltages are present within all units.
WARNING: MAINS VOLATGES
AC Mains, 3-phase and DC voltages are present within the various parts of the system.
Power supplies to equipment must be fully isolated before accessing any part of the
system or its sub-assemblies.
CAUTION: VIRUS PROTECTION
Prior to use, all removable media used with Kelvin Hughes products MUST be fully
scanned for viruses on a PC that has up to date anti-virus software installed.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTICES
Users must familiarise themselves with the full list of safety notices, warnings and anti-virus
precautions that are contained in the MANTADIGITALTM Operators handbooks HBK-4001
parts 1 and 2.
3 Operator Handbooks
3.1 Handbook format
Electronic copies of the system handbooks can be found on a CD
supplied with the system. This CD will be labeled HBK-5001:
MANTADIGITALTM commercial handbooks.
These have been designed for use on a PC using a PDF reader or a tablet loaded with an
appropriate PDF reader application.
There are a number of methods for searching for a specific operation or function within the
handbook:
Bookmarks
Click on any of the entries in the bookmarks
Bookmarks can be enabled in Adobe from:
View/ Navigation panels then select bookmarks.
Find
Search for a topic or word using the FIND function in
Adobe reader.
If this is not open, press Ctrl + F, enter the desired
keyword in the text box and click enter.

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3.2 Export the handbook
The Operator’s handbook (HBK-4001 parts 1 & 2) and Quick start guide (HBK-4002) can be
downloaded directly from the MANTADIGITALTM processor (approximately 50.0MB).
Noting all antivirus warnings shown in the safety
notices, insert a virus free USB memory stick
into the USB socket located on the front of the
MANTADIGITALTM processor unit.
From the Standby screen, select Backup and
Restore then click Export Operators Manual.
In a normal system the drives are allocated as
follows:
C: Main hard drive
D: Operating system
E: System Data
F: CD/ DVD-ROM
G: Normally the USB flash drive
If you are not in the correct drive, click on the ..\
symbol to go up a level.
Select the memory stick and click Export.
The system will now download the handbooks to
the USB flash memory.
A notification is presented when the download is
complete.
Click the ‘Eject removable media’ button and
remove the memory stick from the processor.
Click Xto close the backup and restore menu
and return to the standby screen.
Handbooks are in PDF format
1
4
3
2

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4 Getting started
4.1 Switching ON
Ensure that the external AC mains supplies to the display, processor and all associated
equipment are switched ON at source.
Processor ON:
Ensure the MANTADIGITALTM navigation processor power switch is in the ON position.
Note: If the processor switch is in the OFF position, the system cannot be started from the display.
Display ON:
To switch the system ON, press the ON/ OFF button on the display control panel:
MantaDigital display control buttons
Startup screen:
The system will now start and the two fans mounted in the MantaDigital navigation processor
will run. During the boot-up/ start-up sequence, the following will appear on-screen:
Start-up screen
After a short delay, the system
will automatically start with the
Kelvin Hughes standby screen.
MANTADigital standby screen
MantaDigital processor power switch:
0 = OFF
I = ON

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4.2 Standby screen overview
Each section of the standby screen is briefly detailed below.
Note: Some functions are only available when they have been enabled in Optional Features.
If the graphic for a function is greyed out and cannot be selected, it has not been enabled.
4.2.1 Go to Run …
TRANSMISSION WARNING:When a transceiver is set as Master, selecting radar, ECDIS
or navigation and conning display modes will cause the selected transmitter to transmit and
antenna to rotate.
Single Radar Display: Sets the selected transmitter to run and
starts Single Radar Display mode with a single PPI.
Dual Radar Display: Sets the selected transmitter to run and
starts Dual Radar Display mode with a primary and secondary
PPI.
Conning Display: Starts Conning Display mode.
ECDIS: Starts ECDIS mode.
Navigation and Conning Display: Sets the selected
transmitter to run and starts Navigation and Conning Display
mode.
Place the cursor over the desired mode and left click to set
to run (see warning below).

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4.2.2 Standby activities …
4.2.3 Software version
4.2.4 Radar sensor selection …
Chart Maintenance: Starts Chart Maintenance mode
which is automatically enabled for Chart Radar and
ECDIS but is also available as a purchasable option.
feature.
Route planning: Starts Route Planning mode which is
automatically enabled for Chart Radar and ECDIS but is
also available as a purchasable optional feature.
Alarm configuration: Opens the Alarm Configuration
page where system alarms can be set-up.
Radar Sensor Selection: Selects any transceiver(s)
connected to the system as Master or Slave.
The system is set to RUN by selecting any of the modes
enabled in ‘Go to Run…’ see section 4.2.1 page 6.
The current Software Version is displayed at the top of
the standby screen as Software version ZM-2144 Vx.x.x
(where x.x.x is the version of software currently installed).
Selecting the software version automatically opens a new
page that shows the software loaded into various parts of
the system. Using specific instructions supplied
separately, the system software can also be upgraded
from this page.
Place the cursor over the desired mode and left click to
open.
In an interswitched system, place the cursor over the
desired transceiver and left-click to select as Master or
right-click to select as Slave. In single radar systems (one
transceiver and no interswitch) it is not necessary to select
a sensor.

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4.2.5 Simulation …
4.2.6 Optional features …
4.2.7 Set-up …
Simulation: A Simulator mode where simulated sensor
data with synthetic radar targets can be replayed in all
navigation modes allowing the operator to familiarise
themselves with the operation of the system whilst
alongside and without running the radar transceiver.
Optional features: Allows the selection and enabling of
optional features by the use of a unique four digit KH-Key.
Optional features are available from Kelvin Hughes at the
time of purchase or can be enabled at any time during the
life of the equipment.
See the main operator’s handbook (HBK-4001) for
additional details on optional features.
Set-Up mode: This area is password protected and is not
available to the system user/ operator.
Backup / Restore: Allows the backup and restoration of
data to and from a virus free USB memory stick. Data
includes system configuration, routes, user generated
maps and screen captures.
Daylight / Dusk / Night: Changes the screen brilliance
between the calibrated Daylight, Dusk or Night modes.
Capture screen: Takes a Jpeg screenshot of the current
screen being displayed. This may be exported using the
Export Debug Data function from within Backup / Restore.
Left-click on the simulator to run a simulated video replay
or right-click to run a 50 target simulation.
Left click to open
Left click to open

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4.3 Single radar display overview
The display functions are fully detailed the main operator’s handbooks HBK-4001 part 1.
The following gives an approximate overview of the single radar ‘Run’ screen layout.
Transmitter
selection & control
Return to Standby
Speed
display &
selection
Position
display &
selection
Spyscope,
wind, depth
& optional
CCTV
Tracked
target and
AIS data
Target & AIS
management
Trails &
Vectors
Route
display and
selection
Screen control
alarms &
change modes
Heading
display &
selection
Orientation, range,
heading line,
ownship & chart
settings
Correlation, Gain,
Sea & Rain filers
User maps, PI
lines, cursor, VRM
& EBL control and
display, MOB

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4.4 Display control panel
The display control buttons located at the bottom of the display are common to all console,
desktop and pedestal mounted displays.
The function of each button is detailed below.
System Alarm
button
This button
flashes and an
audible alarm is
generated when
there is a
potential error
within the system
Pressing the
system alarm
button silences
the alarm
The button
remains
illuminated red
until the alarm
condition is
cleared
(See note)
Display
Button
illumination
Changes the
brilliance of the
trackerball and
display control
buttons
Repeated
presses
increases the
illumination from
OFF to
maximum in 13
steps. At the 14th
press the
illumination
returns back to
OFF
Screen
brilliance
Increases or
decreases the
main widescreen
TFT display
backlight
illumination
Press and hold
the ‘up’ and
‘down’ buttons
together for
approximately 3
seconds to revert
the backlight to
the default
brilliance level
Switch
screens
For systems
fitted with the
optional
MANTADIGITAL
network
controller (DNC),
press to select
the video from a
different
processor
If no DNC is
fitted, this button
has no function
Power ON/
OFF
Press to switch
the display and
processor ON/
OFF
CAUTION:
This is a
software ON/
OFF control and
does not isolate
the system from
the AC mains
supply
Note: The System Alarm button does not indicate or silence navigation alarms such as collision
warning etc.

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4.5 Trackerball and buttons explained
The MANTADIGITALTMsystem is operated using a trackerball and three buttons in a similar way
to operating a mouse on a desktop computer.
The trackerball is used to change the position of the on-screen cursor, the three buttons on
the trackerball correspond to the ‘on-screen’ functions with each button action shown in the
lower right hand side of the display.
If a button is blank (no text) then the button has no function.
In the Operator’s handbook, the button layout for each function is described as follows:
Left
Middle
Right
AIS ON/ OFF
AIS settings
Safety-Rel Msgs
Switches AIS
targets ON or
OFF
Opens the AIS
settings dialog
Opens AIS Safety
Related
Messages (AIS
SRM)
If a button has no function or action then the cursor button is blank as shown below:
Left
Middle
Right
Select Target
Acquire
On-screen cursor buttons
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
3

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4.6 Virtual keyboard
Where no physical keyboard is fitted to a system, a virtual on-screen keyboard can be used
to enter text.
To activate the on-screen keyboard click in the area where a text entry is required and the
keyboard will automatically appear. For example; when creating a new user map, selecting
Rename will cause the on-screen keyboard to appear.
Examples of the on-screen keyboard
Keyboard with Shift lock OFF & Caps lock ON Keyboard with Shift lock ON & Caps lock OFF
To enter text, place the cursor over the required character on the keyboard and left-click to
select.
Other on-screen keyboard functions are described below.
Button
Button function
<< & >>
Moves the cursor position within a text entry to the left (<<) or right (>>)
Clear all
Clears all text
Shift Lock
Locks the shift key
Space bar
Add a space
Backspace
Deletes the previous character
Cancel
Discards any entries and closes the on-screen keyboard.
Caps lock
Locks the Cap key
Num lock
On systems where an optional QWERTY keyboard is fitted, this locks the
numbers on the physical keyboard. This has no function on the virtual on-
screen keyboard.
Accept
Accepts any entries and closes the on-screen keyboard.

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4.7 Adjusting parameters on-screen
4.7.1 Sliders
Some parameters are adjusted by the use of ‘sliders’.
To adjust a slider, place the cursor over the marker on the bar, press and hold the left button;
the cursor symbol will change to a hand. Keeping the button pressed, use the trackerball to
drag the slider to the desired position or value.
Examples of sliders in a radar display
Tune bar adjustment using the horizontal
green slider bar.
Vector length adjustment using the
horizontal green slider bar.
Adjustment of data view using a vertical
slider.
4.7.2 Adjusting numeric values
Some functions required the adjustment of a numeric value.
This is achieved by placing cursor over the value to be adjusted. Press and hold the left
button and arrows will appear above and below the number to be adjusted.
Keeping the button pressed, roll the trackerball up and down (north/ south) to adjust the
number to the desired value.
Example of numeric value adjustment
TCPA limit being adjusted

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4.7.3 Drop down boxes
Some functions require the use of a ‘drop down’ box. These are opened by clicking
anywhere within the button. For example; clicking anywhere in the speed sensor box will
produce the drop-down box; sensors can then be selected by left-clicking on any of the items
in the drop down list.
Example of a drop-down box
Speed sensor selection
Clicking inside any part of the button will
produce the drop-down box.
4.7.4 Sensor availability
Where a drop down box is opened, a list of configured sensors will be shown. The colour of
the text determines if the sensor is available for selection:
If the text is WHITE, then the sensor is configured for use and
is available for selection.
If the text is BLACK, the sensor is configured for use but a
signal is not being received. This could be because the sensor
is switched OFF or has a fault. The sensor cannot be selected.
4.7.5 Tabs
Certain menus are accessed by selecting tabs. These are selected by placing the cursor
over the tab and left clicking.
The text label for a tab may be a different colour.
- WHITE text means that the tab/ function is enabled and available for selection.
- BLACK text means the tab cannot be selected because:
a) A signal is enabled but is not being received, e.g. depth.
b) The tab is an optional feature that has not been enabled; e.g. CCTV input.
Example of enabled and disabled tabs:
The Spyscope and Wind tabs have WHITE text (tab enabled).
The Depth and CCTV tabs have BLACK text (tab disabled).
Pulse Log-Sea
Serial Log (VBW) Sea

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4.7.6 Closing tabs and menus
Some dialogs and menus must be closed by clicking on Xwhich is
located at the top-right of some tabs/ menus.
Caution: Some functions may not be accessible until a
menu or tab is closed.
4.7.7 Tick boxes
Some features require a tick-box to be selected. To select a tick box, place the cursor in the
box and left click.
Tick box function ENABLED Tick box function DISABLED
4.8 MANTADIGITAL Control Interface (MCI) panel
The optional MantaDigital Control Interface (MCI) panel allows the operator quick access to
common functions including gain, auto-sea and rain clutter, range, EBL and VRM.
Each function is detailed in the relevant section of the operator’s handbook, i.e. for use of the
Gain control on the MCI panel, see Gain control in the operator’s handbook HBK-4001 pt 1:
A to Z operators instructions.
NOTE: The F1 and F2 buttons are currently not assigned and have no function
MCI panel backlight brilliance
Repeated presses of the BRILL button on the MCI panel vary the backlight
for the panel from OFF (1st press) to maximum in 6 steps.
On the 7th press the control reverts to OFF and the cycle starts again.

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4.9 Door locks and keys
The system is supplied with two sets of keys. One set of keys should be placed in a position
where they can be quickly accessed for use. The spare set should be carefully stored for use
in the event of a loss of the first set of keys.
Note1: Engineers and service agents will require access to both sets of keys to carry out
service or maintenance tasks.
Note 2: If the keys are lost it may be necessary to replace the locking mechanism. Lock
replacement due to lost keys is not covered under warranty.
The following details the location of the DVD drive, USB port and the processor ON/ OFF
switch on the MANTADIGITALTM navigation processor.
USB socket
Please refer to the main operator’s handbook for
information regarding anti-virus precautions and
warnings.
CD/ DVD drive access flap
The access flap must be unlocked and opened to
gain access to the CD/ DVD drive.
Processor power ON/ OFF
Switches the processor ON/ OFF.
Note: If the processor is switched OFF via the
switch on the door, the ON/ OFF switch on the
display will not function.
WARNING: This switch DOES NOT isolate the
unit from the AC mains supply.
Service access lock
Lock for gaining access to the
processor for service and
maintenance.
Note: It is not necessary to open the
processor for normal operation
System fans
Both fans run when the processor/
display is switched ON
Air filter
The air filter should be routinely
checked. See HBK-4001 Part 2
Crew based maintenance.

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5 Go to Run …
Depending on the system
configuration, the following modes can
be selected from the standby screen:
Single radar display.
Dual radar display.
Conning display.
Navigation & conning display.
ECDIS mode.
The following section shows how to run
each mode from the standby screen.
WARNING –Antenna rotation:
Selecting Radar, ECDIS or navigation & conning display modes will cause the selected
(mastered) transmitters to transmit and antennas to rotate.
5.1 Single radar display
Transceiver activation from standby screen
When single radar display mode is started, the transceiver selected as Master in the standby
screen is set to Run causing it to transmit and the antenna to rotate.
Setting the system back into Standby stops a mastered transceiver but does not switch it
OFF.
On interswitched
systems, firstly
select the desired
transceiver.
From the standby
screen select
Single Radar
Display.

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5.2 Dual radar display
Transceiver activation from standby screen
When dual radar display mode is started, the transceiver selected as Master in the standby
screen is set to Run causing it to transmit and the antenna to rotate.
Setting the system back into Standby stops a mastered transceiver but does not switch it
OFF.
Dual radar display tabs
There are a number of tabs in the upper right hand side of the screen:
PPI tab
The PPI tab displays a secondary image from the
transceiver currently selected by the main PPI.
Cursor position: A box below the gain control gives the
range, bearing and position of the cursor within the 2nd PPI.
The following functions can be adjusted independently of
the primary PPI:
Screen orientation (N-UP, C-UP, H-UP).
True or relative motion.
Ownship/ screen offset.
Increase/ decrease range.
Control of trails.
Routes ON/ OFF.
ARPA & AIS targets ON or OFF.
HL suppression.
Gain control.
ARPA/ AIS targets: When acquired, all radar tracked targets and AIS targets will be
displayed on both the primary and secondary PPI regardless of which display initiates the
tracking.
HAP tab
If connected to a compatible sensor, the HAP tab displays
information for bow thrusters, propulsion systems, rudder,
wind and depth.
Note 1: Apart from changing the display of Wind from true to relative,
there are no operator adjustable parameters in the HAP tab.
Note 2: The layout of the HAP tab changes depending on the sensors
configured during commissioning.
On interswitched
systems, firstly
select the desired
transceiver.
From the standby
screen select Dual
Radar Display.

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Dual Radar dispay tabs (continued)
Docking tab
When connected to a compatible sensor, the Docking tab
displays information on heading, speed, wind and depth.
Note: Where connected, wind can be changed from true to relative.
Route tab
A primary route can be loaded or deselected.
Route settings can also be accessed allowing the level of
detail for a route to be set and critical points (CP) to be
added to the loaded route.
CCTV tab (picture-in-picture)
Where enabled, the CCTV tab displays video from a
compatible external video source such as a CCTV system.
This is not a standard feature but is available as an optional
feature.
NOTE: There are no operator adjustable parameters or camera controls
in the CCTV tab.
ETDmode tab
This tab shows Enhanced Target Detection (ETD) mode.
ETDis not a standard feature but is available as an optional
feature.
See the ETDsection in part 1 of the Operator’s handbook
for further details.
Camera tab
This is the display and control of the optional FLIR night
vision camera. The direction of the camera can be adjusted
using the on-screen buttons.
The camera can also be locked to a radar tracked target,
VRM/EBL or ground position.
This is not standard but is available as an optional feature.
The ESS tab in dual radar
display is currently
Under Development
ESS (Enhanced Spyscope)
ESS mode is under development and is currently not
available for use.

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5.3 Conning display
When conning display mode is started, no transceivers are set to run mode. However it
should be noted that all transceivers are still in Standby unless they are being used by
another display.
Transceiver activation when changing display modes
A navigation mode controlling
(mastering) a transceiver.
i.e. it is transmitting and the
antenna is rotating.
Change navigation mode to
Coning display using Selected
Display Mode.
i.e. change mode without
returning to Standby screen.
Conning display has no radar
function so the transceiver is
placed into Standby; i.e. it does
not transmit and the antenna
does not rotate.
When changing to ECDIS or
navigation & conning display
modes from Conning mode, the
transceiver will remain in
standby
Change navigation mode to
Navigation & conning display
using Selected Display Mode.
i.e. change mode without
returning to Standby screen.
When the navigation and
conning display starts, the
transceiver will transmit and the
antenna will rotate.
Stop the transceiver/ antenna
Setting the system to Standby from any navigation mode stops a mastered transceiver but
does not switch it OFF.
From the standby
screen select
Conning Display
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