ACR Electronics Y1-03-0211 Marine RADAR User Manual


 
Y1-03-0211 Rev D 13
2.3 Explanation of the Num-Locked and [NUM] Functions
The NUM-Locked function is enabled after pressing the Function [Fn] Key and the Shift []
Key.
It is possible to disable the Num-Lock Function by pressing the Shift [] Key.
NOTE: The NAUTICAST         
input when the current application requires numbers, rather than letters to be input. This
feature is enabled when [NUM] appears on the bottom left hand side of the screen.
2.4 Explanation of the Soft Keys
The Soft Keys are divided into vertical static keys [M1-M4] and horizontal dynamic keys [M5-
M8], which differ in function according to the current application.
Soft Key Definition
[M1]
filter option on AIS targets in graphical view
FA (hides received Class A targets)
FB (hides received Class B targets)
[M2]
Display Modes
This Soft Key allows toggling between the different Display Modes.
[M3]:
Safety Message
This Soft Key allows direct Message Writing. Either broadcast or addressed messages
can be sent in this mode. Pending alarms could be accessed by this Soft Key
[M4]:
Display Settings - Brightness and Contrast Regulator
This Soft Key allows the Display Settings to be changed between Daytime,
and Nighttime Modes.
[Menu]:
Go to Main Menu or return to the Navigation View Screen.
[M5] [M8]:
These Soft Keys are described in individual screens
2.5 Safety Keys
The NAUTICAST is fitted with Safety Keys, which allow the user to automatically send
urgent messages without the necessity of navigating the Menus.
[MOB]
The MOB Button sends out precise position of an MOB incident to Addressed
Vessels, therefore allowing the message to be sent to a vessel closest to
accident location.
[SRM]
The SRM Button sends out emergency Broadcast Safety Related Messages to
all ships in the Vessel Listing.
NOTE: For detailed description of the Safety Functions see Chapter 4.