Technical Manual Section 5c - Polaris Radar/ARPA Ship's Bridge

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Technical Manual
Section 5c - Polaris Radar/ARPA

POLARIS

Ship’s Bridge Simulator
Polaris, Technical Manual Section 5c - Polaris Radar/ARPA
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Polaris
Ships Bridge Simulator

Technical Manual

Section 5c - Polaris Radar/ARPA

Geir Lilje (s) Terje Heierstad (s)
Author Approved

© 2005 KONGSBERG MARITIME AS
All rights reserved.
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DOCUMENT STATUS
Issue No. Date/Year Inc. by Issue No. Date/Year Inc. by
A 12.03.98 HVE
B 01.04.98 HVE
B1 22.09.99 OAB/ ia
C 28.07.00 OAB
C1 19.08.02 ala
D 14-Mar-05 OAB/beba

CHANGES IN DOCUMENT
Issue ECO Paragraph Paragraph Heading/
No. No. No. Description of Change
B SB-0060 3.1.4, 3.1.12.1, Added function in 3.1.12.4. DISPLAY
3.1.12.3. menu.
B1 All Std KNCSI template + grammar check.
C SB-0181 Removed technical specification. Upgrade
to SW 2.1.0
C1 New header
D SB-0366 All New screen dumps, Updated to Polaris SW
release 4.5

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Hazard Warnings
And Cautions
Fire
If a fire condition arises emission of toxic fumes can be
anticipated from burning insulation, printed circuit boards,
ETC.
Dangerous Voltages
This equipment is not fitted with safety interlocks and lethal
voltages are exposed when the cabinets are open. Before
removing any sub-units or component all supplies must be
switched off. No user serviceable parts inside.
Electrostatic sensitive device
Certain semi-conductive devices used in this equipment are
liable to damage due to static voltage. Observe all precautions
for handling of semi-conductive sensitive devices.
ESD precautions
Refer service to qualified personnel. Turn power off prior to
opening any of the consoles. Whenever doing work inside the
consoles use an ESD protective wrist strap.
Whenever a printed circuit board is put aside it must be put
into an ESD protective bag or on a grounded ESD mat.
Non-conductive items such as synthetic clothing, plastic
materials, etc. must be kept clear of the working area,
otherwise they may cause damage.
Printed circuit boards must be kept in ESD protective bags at
all times during storage and transport. Only qualified
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personnel using ESD protective equipment as specified in this
section must open the bags.
Computer system
The simulator contains general-purpose computers. Running
non-Kongsberg Maritime software in any of them will void the
warranty. Connecting other keyboards, mice or monitors may
also void the warranty.
Notice
The information contained in this document is subject to
change without notice. Kongsberg Maritime shall not be liable
for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or
use of this document.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................1
1.1 This Manual.....................................................................1
1.2 Emulated Radar...............................................................1
1.3 The Human-Machine Interface ...........................................2
1.4 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations .............................3
2 GENERAL SYSTEM OPERATION...............................................5
2.1 The Radar Simulator Module..............................................5
2.1.1 Pointing device Operations ................................................5
3 DETAILED FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.....................................8
3.1 The Radar Simulator. PPI and HMI......................................8
3.1.1 Human-Machine Interface (HMI) ........................................9
3.2 The PPI.........................................................................10
3.3 Range Selection and Mode of Operation.............................11
3.4 ARPA functions ..............................................................12
3.4.1 How to manually acquire a target.....................................13
3.4.2 Display Arrangement and Overlays...................................13
3.4.3 EBL and VRM.................................................................14
3.4.4 Target Data...................................................................15
3.4.5 Gain, Tune and Clutter Rejection Controls..........................15
3.4.6 Alarms and Warnings......................................................16
3.4.7 Heading and Speed ........................................................18
3.4.8 Own Ship’s Data ............................................................18
4 MENUS ..........................................................................20
4.1 ARPA............................................................................20
4.1.1 Test Target ...................................................................21
4.2 Radar...........................................................................21
4.3 Display.........................................................................22
4.4 Navigate.......................................................................23
4.5 Map .............................................................................25
4.5.1 Symbol.........................................................................25
4.5.2 Line .............................................................................26
4.5.3 Text.............................................................................26
4.5.4 To save a Line/Symbol/Text on the Polaris Radar/ARPA.......27
4.6 Trial.............................................................................27
4.7 Heading and Speed ........................................................29
4.8 Data Sail (Option)..........................................................30
4.8.1 Main DATA SAIL menu....................................................30
4.8.2 File ..............................................................................32
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4.8.3 More ............................................................................32
4.8.4 Steer............................................................................33
4.8.5 Setting up a previously planned route...............................33
4.8.6 Setting up a Route .........................................................34
4.9 Sector Blank..................................................................36
4.10 Parallel Index ................................................................36
4.11 Reference POSITION.......................................................37
5 BASIC OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ......................................38
5.1 Starting the Polaris Radar/ARPA.......................................38
5.2 Initial Settings...............................................................38
5.3 Radar Display Modes ......................................................39
5.4 Date and Time...............................................................39
5.5 CPA and TCPA Limits ......................................................39
5.6 Target Tracking..............................................................39
5.6.1 Manual Acquire..............................................................40
5.6.2 Automatic Acquire..........................................................40
5.6.3 Target Data...................................................................40
5.6.4 Cease tracking...............................................................41
5.7 Trial Manoeuvre Features................................................41
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 This Manual
This manual describes the use of the “POLARIS RADAR/ARPA” system, which is a part
of the “POLARIS” Ship’s Bridge Simulator, developed and supplied world-wide by
KONGSBERG MARITIME AS. The radar simulator can be operated as a stand-alone unit or a
sub-system of the extensive NORCONTROL simulation systems, well suitable for
education and training of radar operators.
The manual aims at facilitating the learning and training process as far as the ARPA
functions, implemented in the bridge simulator training courses are concerned. You will
find the following chapters:
Chapter 1. ‘Introduction’ gives a brief description of the Radar Simulator as it is
configured in POLARIS Simulators.
Chapter 2. Contains a general description of the operation as a software and
hardware system in the POLARIS family utilizing the Microsoft
Windows NT™ operation program.
Chapter 3. Contains the complete and detailed description of the radar system
functionality, including the buttons and menu controls of the emulated
radar PPI and the system’s HMI.
Chapter 4. This chapter deals with some basic procedures to be considered as
preparations for carrying out a training exercise.

1.2 Emulated Radar
The notion: “EMULATED RADAR” means a computer based system that physically looks
similar to - and functionally behaves like - real radar found on modern ship’s bridges. It
utilizes the well-proven ‘Radar Stimulation’ techniques previously used in conjunction
with ordinary radar systems in the "POLARIS" simulators. The emulated POLARIS
RADAR/ARPA is a learning tool that has interfaced many functions found on different
real RADAR/ARPAs.
The Radar Simulator transmits video signals to the monitor, which then

displays the radar picture with all pertinent exercise details.
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Outside
upper vertical beam
Upper vertical beam
video
video
video
Outside
lower vertical beam
video
Shadowed
Under horizon
and shadowed
Under horizon
and shadowed
video video video
One radar pulse
Illustration of the Radar Sweep

1.3 The Human-Machine Interface
The "Emulated Radar" Human-Machine Interface is based upon the most recent computer
developments in hardware and software, utilizing direct control on large monitor screens
instead of button controls and dedicated keys. The monitor contains the Radar PPI and all
HMI functions, which are obtainable with pointing device and interactions. In this manual
the word “radar screen” includes the radar PPI and HMI.
Tool tip: When the courser is placed on top of the buttons on the radar screen a tool
tip explaining the buttons function will pop up.

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1.4 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
3-D Three Dimensional
A/D Analogue/Digital (conversion)
AC Alternating Current
ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid
AUX Auxiliary
BCPA Bearing to Closest Point of Approach
COG Course Over Ground
CPA Closest Point of Approach
EBL Electronic Bearing Line
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System
ECS Electronic Chart System
EMI Electro Magnetic Interference
ENC Electronic Navigational Chart
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival
GANTS Global Automatic Navigational and Track-keeping
System
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GPS Global Positioning System
HUP Head-Up Pulse
HW Hard ware
IS Instructor Station
KNC Kongsberg Norcontrol
KNCSI Kongsberg Norcontrol Simulation
LAN Local Area Network
Lat/Lon latitude/longitude
MMI Man-Machine Interface
NFU Non Follow Up (control)
NUP North-Up Pulse
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