Raytheon Anschütz Synapsis Conning NX User manual

Raytheon Anschütz GmbH
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Synapsis Conning NX
Software Version E05.03 and higher
Operator Manual

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CHANGE HISTORY
Date
Change
May 2018
New edition
Jan 2019
Docking display added
April 2019
Warning in Docking Display page added
July 2019
Screenshots renewed
Send AIS Message added
October 2019
Chapter 2.5.11 added
May 2020
Docking Display edited
July 2020
List of Abbreviations edited
Numerous images updated
Table 2-15 updated
Chapter 2.7 added
August 2020
Chapter 2.4.6 updated
Chapter 2.7 updated
November 2020
Chapter 2.4.10 added, heading edited in Chapter 2.4
May 2021
License Management added
August 2021
Chapter Eject USB added

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0General...........................................................................................................................1
0.1 Conventions of Depiction.........................................................................................2
0.2 Product and Performance Standards.......................................................................2
0.3 Further Documents..................................................................................................2
0.4 List of Abbreviation..................................................................................................3
1Technical Description......................................................................................................5
1.1 Function and Purpose..............................................................................................5
1.2 Tasks and Performance feature...............................................................................5
2Operation........................................................................................................................7
2.1 Trackball Functions..................................................................................................7
2.2 Configurations and Settings.....................................................................................8
2.2.1 Change Display Colors.....................................................................................8
2.2.2 Adjust Dimming...............................................................................................10
2.2.3 Profile Administration......................................................................................11
2.2.4 Adjust Time Settings.......................................................................................13
2.2.5 Adjust Escalation Time for Alarm Transfer to BNWAS....................................14
2.2.6 Adjust Depth Alert...........................................................................................15
2.2.7 Eject USB Drive..............................................................................................16
2.2.8 Show Software Information.............................................................................17
2.2.9 Login with different user mode........................................................................18
2.3 MFC Task Switch...................................................................................................19
2.4 General Display and Configuration Elements.........................................................21
2.4.1 Wind / Drift......................................................................................................21
2.4.2 Depth..............................................................................................................22
2.4.3 Time ...............................................................................................................23
2.4.4 Navigation.......................................................................................................24
2.4.5 Track ..............................................................................................................25
2.4.6 Alerts..............................................................................................................27
2.4.7 Rudder / RPM.................................................................................................31
2.4.8 Filter Settings..................................................................................................31
2.4.9 Export.............................................................................................................32
2.4.10 Remote Dimming............................................................................................36
2.5 Display Pages........................................................................................................37
2.5.1 Navigation Control Data (Nav)........................................................................37
2.5.2 System Status (Status)...................................................................................39
2.5.3 Sensor Selection (Sensor)..............................................................................40
2.5.3.1 Manually Input Sensor Data........................................................................43

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2.5.4 Automatic Identification System Messages (AIS)............................................44
2.5.4.1 Own Voyage................................................................................................45
2.5.4.2 Own Transponder........................................................................................45
2.5.5 Central Alert Management (CAM)...................................................................46
2.5.6 Navigational Text Messages (NavTex)............................................................48
2.5.7 Alert History (AlertHist) ...................................................................................49
2.5.8 Safety Related and S&R Messages (Safety)...................................................51
2.5.9 Voyage Plan Data (Voyage)............................................................................52
2.5.10 Docking Display (Docking)..............................................................................54
2.5.11 CCTV..............................................................................................................61
2.6 CAM-HMI...............................................................................................................62
2.6.1 CAM-HMI Central Alert Management Display.................................................62
2.6.2 CAM-HMI Alert History Display.......................................................................64
2.7 Primary Display......................................................................................................66
2.7.1 ENGINE RPM and SHAFT RPM.....................................................................66
2.7.2 RPM/PITCH....................................................................................................68
2.7.3 Rudder Angle Indicators .................................................................................70
2.7.4 Turnrate..........................................................................................................71
2.8 Remote-Diagnostics (Option).................................................................................72
2.8.1 Switch Key Switch On.....................................................................................72
2.8.2 Contact Raytheon Anschütz............................................................................72
2.8.3 Select the Remote-Diagnostic Function..........................................................73
2.8.4 Stop Remote-Diagnostics Via Service Side ....................................................76
2.8.5 Stop Remote-Diagnostics Via Ship Side.........................................................77
2.9 License Desk.........................................................................................................78
2.9.1 Request a License..........................................................................................79
2.9.2 Open License Desk.........................................................................................80
2.9.3 Import Licenses ..............................................................................................81
2.9.4 Export Licenses..............................................................................................84

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1 Menu Bar ........................................................................................................8
Figure 2-2 Dimming Menu..............................................................................................10
Figure 2-3 Settings Submenu.........................................................................................11
Figure 2-4 Profile Administration Window.......................................................................12
Figure 2-5 Settings Submenu.........................................................................................13
Figure 2-6 Time Settings Window...................................................................................13
Figure 2-7 Settings Submenu.........................................................................................14
Figure 2-8 Alarm Transfer to BNWAS Window...............................................................14
Figure 2-9 Settings Submenu.........................................................................................15
Figure 2-10 Depth Alert Window ......................................................................................15
Figure 2-11 Settings Submenu.........................................................................................16
Figure 2-12 Window: Eject USB Drives............................................................................16
Figure 2-13 Settings Submenu.........................................................................................17
Figure 2-14 About Window...............................................................................................17
Figure 2-15 Login Window ...............................................................................................19
Figure 2-16 MFC Task Switch..........................................................................................19
Figure 2-17 MFC Task Switch Context Menu...................................................................20
Figure 2-18 Wind / Drift Information..................................................................................21
Figure 2-19 Depth Information..........................................................................................22
Figure 2-20 Depth Graphic Scaling Window.....................................................................23
Figure 2-21 Time Information...........................................................................................23
Figure 2-22 Navigation Information ..................................................................................24
Figure 2-23 Track Information..........................................................................................25
Figure 2-24 Alert Information............................................................................................27
Figure 2-25 Rudder/RPM.................................................................................................31
Figure 2-26 Filter Settings Windows.................................................................................31
Figure 2-27 Export Window, Step Source.........................................................................33
Figure 2-28 Export Window, Console Selection................................................................34
Figure 2-29 Export Window, Step Target..........................................................................34
Figure 2-30 Export Window, Step Summary.....................................................................35
Figure 2-31 Remote Dimming Panel ................................................................................36
Figure 2-32 Navigation Control Data Page (Nav) .............................................................37
Figure 2-33 Turn Rate within Nav Display Page...............................................................38
Figure 2-34 Cross Track Distance within Nav Display Page.............................................38
Figure 2-35 System Status Page (System).......................................................................39
Figure 2-36 Sensor Selection Page (Sensor)...................................................................40
Figure 2-37 Automatic Identification System Messages Page (AIS).................................44
Figure 2-38 Own Voyage within AIS Page........................................................................45
Figure 2-39 Own Transponder within AIS Page................................................................45
Figure 2-40 Central Alert Management Page (CAM)........................................................46
Figure 2-41 Navigational Text Messages Page (NavTex).................................................48
Figure 2-42 Alert History Page (AlertHist).........................................................................49

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Figure 2-43 Voyage Plan Data Page (Voyage).................................................................52
Figure 2-44 Docking Display ............................................................................................55
Figure 2-45: Chart Options................................................................................................59
Figure 2-46 Compact Controls Mode................................................................................60
Figure 2-47 CAM-HMI Central Alert Management Display................................................62
Figure 2-48 CAM-HMI Alert History Display......................................................................64
Figure 2-49 Display ENGINE RPM...................................................................................66
Figure 2-50 Display SHAFT RPM.....................................................................................67
Figure 2-51 Display RPM/PITCH ahead and astern .........................................................68
Figure 2-52 Display RPM/PITCH port and starboard........................................................69
Figure 2-53 Display RUDDER ANGLE INDICATORS ......................................................70
Figure 2-54 Display TURNRATE......................................................................................71
Figure 2-55 Drop-Down Menu: Remote-Diagnostics ........................................................73
Figure 2-56 Dialog: Start Remote Diagnostics..................................................................74
Figure 2-57 Warning Indication.........................................................................................74
Figure 2-58 Dialog: ISL Light Client..................................................................................75
Figure 2-59 Dialog: Stopped Remote Diagnostics............................................................76
Figure 2-60 Dialog: Stopped Diagnostics .........................................................................77
Figure 2-61 No Valid License for CCTV............................................................................78
Figure 2-62 Partner Area Homepage ...............................................................................79
Figure 2-63 License Request Form..................................................................................79
Figure 2-64 Drop-Down Menu: License Desk...................................................................80
Figure 2-65 License Desk.................................................................................................80
Figure 2-66 Import Licenses.............................................................................................81
Figure 2-67 Login.............................................................................................................82
Figure 2-68 File Browser, Select License File...................................................................82
Figure 2-69 License File, Import Successful.....................................................................82
Figure 2-70 Activate Imported Licenses ...........................................................................83
Figure 2-71 Export Licenses.............................................................................................84
Figure 2-72 Login.............................................................................................................84
Figure 2-73 File Browser, Save License File ....................................................................85

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0 General
The present manual has been drawn up as a description and reference book.
It will help answer questions and will solve problems in the quickest possible manner.
Before operating the equipment read and follow the instructions and hints in this manual.
For this purpose refer to the table of contents and read the corresponding chapters
thoroughly.
If you have any further questions, please contact us on the following address:
RAYTHEON ANSCHÜTZ GMBH
Zeyestr. 16 - 24
D-24106 Kiel
Germany
Tel. +49 431 / 3019 - 0
Fax +49 31 / 3019 - 291
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0.1 Conventions of Depiction
Depiction
Meaning
•
List
-
List
1.
Actions in the specified order
►
Actions without a specified order
→
Direct effect of action
Text
Menu name or display text
Text
Button name or softkey name
Notes indicate information considered important but not hazard
related.
0.2 Product and Performance Standards
Standards
Description
IEC60945
Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and
Systems
0.3 Further Documents
Documentation No.
Title
4386
ECDIS NX
4450
Radar NX
4452
Synapsis System Manual
4428
Synapsis Service Tool Manual

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0.4 List of Abbreviation
Term
Description
AIS
Automatic Identification System
BIP
Bridge Integration Platform
BAM
Bridge Alert Management System
BNWAS
Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System
CAM
Central Alert Management
CCRS
Consistent Common Reference System
CCTV
Closed Circuit Television
COG
Course over ground
CTS
Course to Steer
CUST
Custom
ECDIS
Electronic Chart Display and Information System
ECHO
Echo Sounder
ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival
GPS
Global Positioning System
HIST
History
HMI
Human Machine Interface
INS
Integrated Navigation System
MFC
Multifunction Console
NAV
Navigation
NavTex
Navigational Text Messages
NM
Nautical Mile
RPM
Revolutions per minute
S&R
Search and rescue
SOG
Speed over ground
STAT
INS Status Display
STW
Speed through Water

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Term
Description
UTC
Universal Time Coordinated
XTD
Cross Track Distance

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1 Technical Description
1.1 Function and Purpose
Conning NX is the central display and information system for the ship’s command and is
used for the nautical tasks Nav Data Control, Status and Data display and Central Alert
Management HMI.
Aligned with the Synapsis INS, Radar and ECDIS (Electronic Sea Chart) Conning NX can
be placed in a Multifunction Console (MFC).
These INS functions can be reached via the MFC Task Switch, placed on the top right of
the display.
1.2 Tasks and Performance feature
Conning NX is a collection of INS tasks. The Conning NX consists of the following display
pages:
•Navigation Control Data (Nav)
•System Status (Status)
•Sensor Selection (Sensor)
•Automatic Identification System Messages (AIS)
•Central Alert Management (CAM)
•Navigational Text Messages (NavTex)
•Alert History (AlertHist)
•Safety Related and S&R Messages (Safety)
•Voyage Plan Data (Voyage)*
•Docking Display (Docking)*
* This page is optional. Also further pages can be included ship specific.

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2 Operation
2.1 Trackball Functions
A trackball carries out the operation in the Conning NX data pages.
Table 2-1 Trackball Functions
Trackball Element
Function
Trackball
Use the trackball to place the cursor.
Left button
Place the cursor over a softkey and press the left button. The
softkey function is activated.
Middle button
No function for the Conning NX application.
Right button
Place the cursor over a softkey and press the right button.
The softkey function is activated.
Other ship specific assignment of the trackball elements is possible.

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2.2 Configurations and Settings
Open Menu for general settings. Menu is placed at the top right corner of the display.
Figure 2-1 Menu Bar
Table 2-2 Menu Bar Content
Designation
Function
Color Palettes
Change color mode.
Dimming
Change dimming adjustment.
Setting
Change system and profile configuration.
Login
Login with different user mode.
Exit
Exit this application.
2.2.1 Change Display Colors
The display can be configured for different conditions by changing the color combinations.
Following color modes are available:
•Bright Sun Colors Bright on white background

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•Day Colors - White Dark on white background
•Day Colors - Black Bright on black background
•Dusk Colors Fluorescent on black background
•Night Colors Fluorescent dim on black background

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1. Select Menu from the top right corner of the display.
→ The submenu opens.
2. Select Color Palettes.
→ The drop-down menu opens.
3. Select the desired color mode.
→ The color combination on the screen changes.
2.2.2 Adjust Dimming
1. Select Menu from the top right corner of the display.
→ The Menu submenu opens.
2. Select Dimming.
→ The Dimming menu opens.
Figure 2-2 Dimming Menu
3. Select Central or Local with the switch-button.
4. Adjust the dimming level with the slider.

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2.2.3 Profile Administration
The profile administration menu allows the operator to load and modify different kind of
profiles and monitor settings.
The following profiles are available:
•Predefined Settings Contain profiles about special sea areas or route
characteristics. Predefined Settings are fixed settings that
cannot be deleted or modified in the profile administration
menu.
•User Settings Contain profiles with user modifications. User modifications
include all adjustment that can be made within Menu.
1. Select Menu from the top right corner of the display.
→ The Menu submenu opens.
2. Select Settings from the submenu.
→ The Settings submenu opens.
Figure 2-3 Settings Submenu

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3. Select Profile Administration.
→ The Profile Administration window opens.
Figure 2-4 Profile Administration Window
Table 2-3 Profile Administration Functions
Designation
Function
Save current profile
Create a new profile with current user settings. .
Load profile
Load the selected setting profile.
Delete user profile
Delete the selected setting profile. Only user settings can be
deleted.
Close
Close this window.