Saab R5 SUPREME AIS User manual

R5 SUPREME AIS Operator Short
Instruction
7000 118-364 A1
This quick user guide serves as a complement to the
standard manual with P/N: 7000 118-300 found on the
documentation CD. This guide is designed to give
immediate access to essential information when operating
the system on a daily basis.
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R 5 S U P R E M E A I S
SYSTEM MODES
Important: The R5 SUPREME AIS Transponder
System can be set up to operate in different system
modes, AIS, Navigation or a Combined AIS and
Navigation mode.
This short instruction deals with AIS functions only. If
Navigation system functions are activated, additional
symbols and menus will be available.
GENERAL OPERATION
SYSTEM NAVIGATION
The R5 SUPREME CDU is equipped with a resistive touch screen
as well as a keypad to be used for operation of the system. When
using the Arrow keys to navigate the system views, selected
items will be highlighted by an orange frame. Press ENTER to
open a view. Press to go back.
CHANGING PARAMETERS
Many views contain parameters that can be edited. To edit a parameter,
press the parameter value or select it by using the ARROW KEYPAD
and press ENTER .
Changes will not take effect immediately. Press Save on screen button
after editing parameters to save and exit the view. Press Back on screen
button to cancel changes.
Data can be entered to the system in the following ways:
1. Text / Numbers: A virtual keyboard/keypad will popup when
editing text or number fields. Press characters on screen directly,
or use Arrow keys to highlight and press ENTER key to input a
character. Press VIRTUAL KEYPAD ENTER key to accept new
input after editing. Press ESC to undo changes.
2. Selection List: Parameters with fixed values are displayed in a
drop-down list, shown when the parameter value is pressed.
Select one of the listed values.
3. Selection List and numeric input:
In views like the Send AIS Message it is possible to select a
target MMSI in a list of predefined values based on received
targets MMSI. It is also possible to enter any MMSI number. To
do this, select the Numerical Input choice and input a numerical
value using the virtual numerical keypad shown.
DO NOT TURN OFF TRANSPONDER POWER WITHIN 2 SECONDS
OF A PARAMETER CHANGE!

R5 SUPREME AIS Operator Short
Instruction
7000 118-364 A1
BEFORE VOYAGE
SET VOYAGE RELATED PARAMETERS
Voyage related parameters, are set from the AIS Voyage view accessed
from Main Menu  Voyage  AIS Voyage.
DURING VOYAGE
SET NAVIGATIONAL STATUS
Press the navigational status icon in the status bar or select navigational
status in the AIS Voyage view: Main Menu  Voyage  AIS Voyage.
BRIGHTNESS AND DIMMING
Adjust LCD and LED dimming levels and dimming mode in:
Main Menu  Maintenance  Configuration  Display  Visual
Settings
In manual dimming mode (default) the overall dimming level control can
be quickly reached by pressing and holding the POWER button for 2
seconds.
ACKNOWLEDGE ACTIVE ALARMS
Press the Ack button to acknowledge alarm indications on the display.
VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS
Press the alarm icon in the status bar or select: Main Menu  Status 
Alarm List
OPERATIONAL MODE
To turn on/off AIS transmissions and set transponder to normal/silent
mode, select: Main Menu  AIS  Operational Mode and select mode by
pressing one of the buttons.
HANDLING SRM & TEXT MESSAGES
Safety related messages (SRMs) and text messages can be sent to
specific targets (addressed messages) or broadcast to all targets.
Handling of messages is supported by the AIS Messages view
accessible via Main Menu  Messages  AIS Messages:
A letter symbol will be displayed in the status bar when a message has
been received.

R5 SUPREME AIS Operator Short
Instruction
7000 118-364 A1
VIEW LIST OF AIS TARGETS
Enter Main Menu  AIS  Target List
Select targets by pressing on a target row or using the ARROW
KEYPAD.
Press the Extended Info button for extended info about the selected
target.
NOTE: Extended static information is not sent as frequently as dynamic
data. Static data is only sent every 6 minutes. New targets may therefore
not have complete information for up to 6 minutes.
VIEW PLOT OF AIS TARGETS
Enter Main Menu  AIS  Plot
The plot can be zoomed in and out using the vertical slider control.
Select a target by pressing the target symbol in the plot view. Press
Extended Info button for extended info about the selected target.
TARGET SYMBOLS
Own vessel (plot view)
Vessel (Class A)
Vessel (Inland, Blue Sign N/A)
Vessel (Inland, Blue Sign Off)
Vessel (Inland, Blue Sign On)
Vessel (Class B)
Base Station
SAR
Aids-to-Navigation
AIS-SART
STATUS BAR ICONS
MESSAGE SYMBOLS
Unread message (safety related message, or text message)
Unread Long Range message (automatic reply)
Unread Long Range message (manual reply)
NAVIGATIONAL STATUS (OWN VESSEL ICONS)
The NavStatus icons can be clicked for quick access to NavStatus.
Navigational status is undefined
Under way using engine
Navigational status is one of: Not under command, Restricted
maneuverability, Constrained by her draught, Aground, Engaged in
fishing, Under way sailing, Reserved for future use.
At anchor or moored
MISCELLANEOUS SYMBOLS
Active alarms (Clickable for quick access to active alarms view)
1W mode (Available only if Ship Type = Tanker, Navigational Status
= Moored and the speed of the ship is less than 3 knots)
Silent Mode activated, either with Tx Mode parameter or silent
switch.

R5 SUPREME AIS Operator Short
Instruction
7000 118-364 A1