VDL 6000 User Guide

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VDL 6000 MANUAL

Part II
User´s Guide
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HARDWARE / SOFTWARE VERSIONS

This manual applies to the following versions of the VDL 6000 system.
Designation Hardware Software
VDL 6000 Transponder VDL 6000-10-xx SW 6000-10-1.x

VDL 6000 MKD VDL 6020-10-xx SW 6020-10-1.x
VDL 6000 Connection Unit VDL 6040-20-xx N/A
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Table of contents
1 How to use this manual ............................................................................................. 5

1.1 Manual Organization.......................................................................................................................5
1.2 Icons .................................................................................................................................................5
2 About AIS .................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Basics...............................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Information exchange.....................................................................................................................6
2.3 Ship Information..............................................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Static information ..........................................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Dynamic information .....................................................................................................................7
2.3.3 Voyage related information...........................................................................................................8
3 Installation overview .................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Transponder Front Panel Description ........................................................................................10
3.1.1 Power Indicator LED ...................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Alarm Indicator LED....................................................................................................................10
3.1.3 Tx Indicator LED .........................................................................................................................10
3.1.4 Rx Indicator LED’s ......................................................................................................................10
3.1.5 Connections ................................................................................................................................10
3.2 MKD layout.....................................................................................................................................11
4 Initial configuration .................................................................................................. 12
5 Using the system...................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Start the system ............................................................................................................................13
5.2 Menu overview...............................................................................................................................14
5.2.1 Navigating the menu...................................................................................................................16
5.2.2 SHOW menu...............................................................................................................................17
5.2.3 SEND menu ................................................................................................................................18
5.2.4 CONFIGURE menu ....................................................................................................................18
5.2.5 Alarm popups..............................................................................................................................19
5.3 SHOW .............................................................................................................................................19
5.3.1 Targets........................................................................................................................................19
5.3.2 Own ship data .............................................................................................................................20
5.3.3 Safety messages ........................................................................................................................22
5.3.4 Alarms.........................................................................................................................................23
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5.3.5 Status changes ...........................................................................................................................24

5.3.6 LR requests.................................................................................................................................25
5.3.7 Region Settings...........................................................................................................................26
5.3.8 About AIS....................................................................................................................................27
5.3.9 Shutdown logs ............................................................................................................................27
5.4 SEND ..............................................................................................................................................28
5.5 CONFIGURE...................................................................................................................................31
5.5.1 Init data .......................................................................................................................................31
5.5.2 Static Data ..................................................................................................................................32
5.5.3 Voyage Related Data..................................................................................................................34
5.5.4 LR reply mode.............................................................................................................................36
5.5.5 Manual position...........................................................................................................................36
5.5.6 Regional Settings........................................................................................................................37
5.5.7 Backlight level .............................................................................................................................39
5.5.8 Port settings ................................................................................................................................39
APPENDIX 1 – Key layout of the MKD ........................................................................... 41
APPENDIX 2 – Type of ship table................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX 3 – Alarms and status changes................................................................... 46
Table of figures
FIGURE 1 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW .....................................................................................................9
FIGURE 2 FRONT PANEL.......................................................................................................................10
FIGURE 3 MKD LAYOUT .....................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 4 MKD MENUS .......................................................................................................................15
List of tables
TABLE 1 NAVIGATION STATUS ............................................................................................................20
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1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

1.1 Manual Organization
This User’s Manual provides information required to operate the VDL 6000 system and to fully take advantage of the many
features. For more in-depth technical details, please see the Installation and Maintenance Manual.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
Section 1 How to use this manual page 5
Section 2 About AIS page 6
Section 3 Installation overview page 9
Section 4 Initial configuration page 12
Section 5 Using the system page 13
Appendix page 41
1.2 Icons
Throughout this manual, the following icons are used to highlight areas of special interest and importance.
Note Caution
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2 ABOUT AIS
2.1 Basics
The AIS concept is based upon automatic data exchange between ships and between ships and shore stations. Information
is sent over an advanced digital VHF data link, where each AIS station gets its own time slot(s) for transmission of data.
This means that each one of the stations can receive information transmitted from the others without any transmission
conflicts. The capacity of the data link can theoretically handle several thousands of AIS stations within VHF radio range
from each other at the same time without overload.
The successful establishment of the network requires that all stations are synchronized, and each AIS station is therefore
equipped with an embedded GNSS receiver providing a common and accurate time reference.
In terms of shipborne equipment this description mainly refers to AIS Class A, which will be required by all ships covered
by the SOLAS convention and the IMO AIS carriage requirement. The standard for AIS Class B is under production and is
intended for non-SOLAS vessels such as vessels for domestic traffic, smaller ships, fishing boats and pleasure craft.
The core unit for ship born AIS operation, which is defined by international standards, is the AIS Transponder. The
Transponder consists of the following main parts:
• A VHF transceiver, for the radio communication
• An embedded computer, handling the information exchange
• A GNSS receiver, for time synchronization
An AIS Class A system also requires a Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) unit, providing basic control and display
functions.
2.2 Information exchange

The information distributed in the AIS network is to a large extent standardised, but AIS also offers the possibility to
exchange free text messages or virtually any information that can be digitalized, provided that the corresponding
functionality is available on board or at a shore station.
The information distributed between ships gives significantly improved situation awareness when the AIS information is
correlated with information provided by e.g. the radar, and integrated into the ships Electronical Chart Display System.
The communication between ships and shore stations not only give a shore authority, a VTS or other ground-based parties
a real-time awareness of the ship movements, but also offers services to the ships. This could e.g. include distribution of
ARPA targets, weather information and aids-to-navigation data.
The remotely located shore stations can also be connected to a network of regionally and centrally placed operations or
management centres, offering a great flexibility and redundancy. Dependent on the required functionality, customer specific
application software can be developed.
The information distributed between the AIS stations is currently based upon a set of 22 different message types defined in
the standard. The definition of message types is an on-going process, and it can be assumed that new types will be added in
the future.
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The overall AIS operation is divided into the following operational modes:
• Autonomous and continuous mode – automatic broadcast transmissions without any external control (although
the mode as such may be set from a so called competent authority)
• Assigned mode – transmission intervals and/or allocation of time slots are controlled by a competent authority
• Polled or interrogated mode – transmission occurs in response to an interrogation from a ship or competent
authority
Each message type is associated with one or more operational modes, where the message may be used.
2.3 Ship Information

Depending on the content, the information sent from a ship can be divided in three groups:
• Static information
• Dynamic information
• Voyage related information
2.3.1 Static information

Static information is entered into the AIS Transponder at the installation of the unit and should normally not be changed,
unless the ship e.g. changes name. Static Information is broadcast every 6 minutes, or on request by a competent authority.
The following information is provided:
• MMSI
• Call sign and name
• IMO Number
• Length and beam
• Type of ship
• Location of position fixing antenna
• Height over keel
2.3.2 Dynamic information

Dynamic information is automatically updated from the ship sensors connected to the AIS Transponder. This information
is broadcasted with an update rate depending on the current speed and course alteration, from 2 seconds to 3 minutes.
• Ship's position with accuracy indication and integrity status
• Position Time stamp in UTC
• Course over ground (COG)
• Speed over ground (SOG)
• Heading
• Navigational status
• Rate of turn (ROT)
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2.3.3 Voyage related information

Voyage related information is manually entered and updated during the voyage. The information is broadcasted every 6
minutes, when data is amended or on request by a competent authority.
• Ship's draught
• Hazardous cargo (type)
• Destination and ETA
• Number of persons onboard
Throughout this manual both the

expressions GNSS and GPS are used. These
should in this manual be considered the
same.
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3 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The VDL 6000 system includes an AIS class A Transponder, a separate MKD and a Connection Unit providing the physical
interfaces for external equipment and power supply.
An overview of a typical AIS installation is shown in the figure below.
VHF antenna
VDL 6000 Transponder

GNSS Configuration Port
antenna
Interface Cables
Connection Unit
MKD Power Supply
Sensor 1 External Display
Sensor 2
Pilot / AUX
Sensor 3
Long Range
Figure 1 Installation overview

The two interfaces, External Display and Pilot/Aux, provide the functionality required by the Presentation Interface (PI) of
an AIS class A system.
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3.1 Transponder Front Panel Description
Figure 2 Front panel
3.1.1 Power Indicator LED

The power indication lits GREEN, when the VDL 6000 Transponder is powered up.
A flashing LED indicates that the software boot sequence is executed or that proper power is not available and the shut
down sequence has been initiated.
LED off indicates that the VDL 6000 Transponder is not power supplied.
3.1.2 Alarm Indicator LED

The alarm indication lits RED when the built-in test has generated an alarm.
3.1.3 Tx Indicator LED

The Tx indicator lits (flashes) YELLOW when the VDL 6000 Transponder transmits.
3.1.4 Rx Indicator LED’s

The Rx indicator lits (flashes) YELLOW when the VDL 6000 Transponder receives.
Rx1 (Channel A) and Rx3 (Channel B) indicate reception of AIS TDMA messages. Rx2 indicates reception of DSC
telecommands.
3.1.5 Connections
The VDL 6000 Transponder has a D-sub 9 pin connection (J1) in the front panel for connection with a PC containing VDL
6000 specific software intended for vendor use.
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3.2 MKD layout

The MKD is equipped with a text display containing four lines with 20 characters each and a 16-button keyboard.
Figure 3 MKD layout
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4 INITIAL CONFIGURATION
When the system is powered up for the first time the view below will be displayed on the MKD.
C.N.S. Systems
VDL 6000 MKD
1 2 3
MENU
4 5 6 ESC
7 8 9
ENT
CLR
/
SYM 0 ALT
Data that needs to be configured when starting a new system for the first time are:
• Init data:
o MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
o IMO number (where available)
• Static data:
o Name
o Callsign
o Dimension (length and beam)
See 5.2.1 on page 16 and figure [4] on page 15 how to access these menu entries and refer to 5.5.1 on page 31 how to
configure init data and 5.5.2 on page 32 how to configure static data.
The password for the initial configuration is four zeroes, “0000”.
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5 USING THE SYSTEM

The MKD is the user interface of the VDL 6000 system, where configuration and control is performed. The functionality
provided by the MKD can to a large extent also be handled by external equipment through the Presentation Interface. The
MKD is however required for certain configuration parts.
5.1 Start the system

When the system is powered up and has been configured according to 4 - Initial configuration, the MKD display shows a
text similar to this.
C.N.S. Systems
no valid time
MMSI: 012345678
1 2 3
MENU
4 5 6 ESC
7 8 9 ENT
CLR
/
SYM 0 ALT
When the Transponder correctly receives GNSS UTC time, date and time is displayed within 2 min.
C.N.S. Systems
2007-06-21 10:53
MMSI: 012345678
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5.2 Menu overview

When the system is started the MKD always displays the default view presenting the current UTC time, MMSI number and
callsign for the own ship. To return to this view after operating the menu press [ALT] followed by [ESC], alternatively press
[ESC] several times.
C.N.S. Systems
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MMSI: 012345678
Press [MENU] in order to enable the menu.
START VIEW
>Show
Send
See figure [4] on the next page for an overview of the MKD menus.
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CLR/ALARM
Default Alarm view
ESC
ESC MENU
Menu
ESC ENT
SHOW SEND CONFIGURE
ESC ENT ESC ENT ESC ENT
Targets Addressed to targets LR reply mode

Own ship data Addressed to MMSI Init data
Safety messages Broadcast msg Static data
Alarms Voyage data
ESC ENT Manual position
Status changes
LR requests Regional settings
Region settings Write message Backlight level
ESC ENT
ESC ENT
Configure selection
Show
selection
Figure 4 MKD menus
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5.2.1 Navigating the menu

The display on the MKD contains one title row and three menu rows. The menu rows are scrolled vertically by pressing the
arrows [2] and [8], and by pressing [ENT] the currently marked (>) data or submenu is selected. In order to leave an entry
or to abort press [ESC].
See APPENDIX 1 – Key layout of the MKD for more details.
The menu consists of three head menus – SHOW, SEND and CONFIGURE, see figure [4].
TITLE ROW (indications)

>Menu row
Menu row
Use the [ALT] button prior to the vertical arrows [2] & [8] to go directly to top or
bottom of the current menu or submenu.
5.2.1.1 Indications on the title row

In addition to the name of the current menu there are up to four (4) indicators on the title row surrounded by parenthesis.
The possible indications are:
‘A’ – There is (at least) one active unacknowledged alarm (see 5.3.4 how to acknowledge alarms). This indication follows the
behaviour of the Alarm LED on the front panel, see 3.1.2.
‘L’ – At least one long range request has been received during manual LR reply mode, see 5.5.4. Before responding to such
request a manual decision is needed before responding.
‘S’ – There is (at least) one not viewed (see 5.3.5) status change for the system.
‘M’ – An addressed or broadcast safety related message has been received but has not yet been viewed, see 5.3.3.1.
These indications are always shown except in data input mode that is considered to be temporary. If the indications together
with the name of the current menu does not fit entirely in the title row (exceeds the maximum number of characters for the
MKD display) this is indicated by two dots (..) at the end of the row.
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For the ‘L’, ‘S’ and ‘M’ indication it is important that they are cleared as they appear, in
order to see new indications (see 5.3.5, 5.3.6.1, 5.3.3.1).
The alarm status ‘A’ is not required to be cleared by the same reason since new alarms are presented as ‘popup’ views when
they occur (see 5.2.5). In case the source of the alarm returns to normal state the indication is removed, even though the
alarm may have not been acknowledged.
5.2.2 SHOW menu

The SHOW menu consists of nine (9) submenus showing targets, own ship data, incoming and outgoing safety related
messages, alarms, status changes, long range requests, region settings, AIS versions and shutdown logs.
SHOW
>Targets
Own ship data
SHOW
Alarms
Status changes
SHOW
Region settings
About AIS
The details of each sub menu is described in 5.3
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5.2.3 SEND menu

It is possible to send short safety related messages to other AIS stations. The message can either be broadcast or addressed
(by MMSI number).
The SEND menu consists of three (3) submenus.
SEND
>Addressed to targets
Addressed to MMSI
5.2.4 CONFIGURE menu

All settable data is available under this menu and consists of seven (7) submenus plus the direct toggling of long range reply
mode (see 5.5.4).
CONFIGURE
>Manual LR reply
Init data
CONFIGURE
Voyage related data
Manual position
CONFIGURE
Regional settings
Backlight level
To configure Init data, Static data and Port settings a password is required. The
password is four zeroes, “0000”.
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5.2.5 Alarm popups

When an alarm is generated the users attention is attracted by a popup view. The view lit up the MKD display to maximum
and presents the alarm. The popup overrides all other views.
NEW ALARM [ESC/CLR]

Time: 18 Jan 11:46
Text: AIS: Heading l
The user can choose to either acknowledge the alarm by pressing [CLR] or to abort by pressing [ESC]. When choosing to
abort it is possible to acknowledge the alarm in the alarm menu, 5.3.4, later on. When the alarm is acknowledged or the view
is aborted the MKD display returns to configured backlight level, see 5.5.7,and the former view returns.
5.3 SHOW
5.3.1 Targets
The targets received by the Transponder are presented in a list showing range and bearing from own ship, the target nearest
own ship is presented first. In addition the 12 first letters of the name is presented. Scroll the list vertically in order to se all
targets.
RNG BRG NAME

>020 095 CINDERE..
056 125 DELTA
Use the arrows, [4] and [6], to scroll the list horizontal in order to view the full name.
NAME
>CINDERELLA
DELTA
By selecting a target detailed information, depending on type of target (Class A station, Class B station, Base station, SAR
station or Aids to navigation station), will be presented.
Example for a base station view:
Base station
MMSI: 000042568
Lat : N 02 00.02
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For all targets the Name1 is presented on the title row and MMSI, position (latitude and longitude) and position accuracy
(PA2) are presented on the scrollable menu rows. Depending of type of target additional details are presented;
Class A - Radio callsign, IMO number, COG (course over ground), SOG (speed over ground), true
heading (HDG), rate of turn (ROT), Navigation status by number and by description (see
table 1), type of ship (see APPENDIX 2 – Type of ship), DimA, B, C, D (dimensions, see
5.5.2.2), ETA (estimated time of arrival), destination, DTE (presence of MKD) and
draught.
Class B - COG, SOG, HDG, type of ship, dimension, DTE
Base - No additional information.
SAR station3 - COG, SOG, DTE
Aids to navigation – AID type4 (aids to navigation type), virtual flag, dimension, off position indicator.
Identifier No. Description

00 Underway using engine (default)
01 At anchor
02 Not under command
03 Restricted manoeuvrability
04 Constrained by her draught
05 Moored
06 Aground
07 Engaged in fishing
08 Under way by sailing
09 Reserved for high speed craft (HSC)
10 Reserved for wing in ground (WIG, for example, hydrofoil)
11-15 Reserved for future use
Table 1 Navigation status
5.3.2 Own ship data

This view presents the own ship’s data and status. The view needs to be scrolled vertically in order to see all data.
OWN SHIP DATA

NAME: CNS
MMSI: 012345678
1 In case there is no name available the type of station is presented instead.

2 High (<10m) or Low (>10m)
3 Search and rescue station.
4 0 = not available = default, 01-15 = fixed aid-to-navigation, 16-31= floating aid-to-navigation
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The own ship’s information is presented in the following order:

• Name of ship
• MMSI number
• Radio callsign
• IMO number
• Latitude position
• Longitude position
• Positioning device:
o Internal - internal GPS in use
o External - external source in use
o Manual - manually input position in use
• GPS mode - normal or differential
• COG
• SOG
• HDG
• ROT
• Navigation status by number
• Navigation status by description
• Type of ship
• Internal reference point A (IntGPSDimA)
B
C
D
• External reference point A (ExtGPSDimA)
B
C
D
• Estimated time of arrival
• Destination
• Draught
• People onboard ship
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5.3.3 Safety messages

Incoming and outgoing safety messages are stored and available for viewing. Maximum number of stored messages is 20 for
outgoing and 20 for incoming. When the number of incoming messages exceeds 20, the oldest message that has been
“viewed” (see Incoming messages) is removed. When the number of outgoing messages exceeds 20 the oldest transmission
(or attempt to transmission) is removed. In the parenthesis for each type the number of messages saved is shown.
To send messages see 5.4.
SAFETY MESSAGE
>Incoming (3)
Outgoing (4)
5.3.3.1 Incoming messages

The incoming messages are presented with time (hh:mm) of reception and the 11 first letters of the message. There is also
an indicator ‘*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ to the left of the time indicating the state of the message:
‘*’ - “not viewed”
‘A’ - “viewed addressed message”
‘B’ - “viewed broadcast message”.
The messages are sorted by “view state” as first and time of reception as second, thus the most recently received “not
viewed” message is presented first.
INCOMING MESSAGES (M)

>* 15:06 START OF BR
A 15:07 START OF AD
Select a message in order to view the whole message text, date and time of reception, and MMSI number of sender.
Scroll the message vertically to view the whole text.
MESSAGE DATA
Time: 21 Oct 15:06
MMSI: 000075940
When leaving the message data view use [CLR] to set the message state to “viewed” and [ESC] to leave the state unchanged.
When a safety related message is received it is indicated by ‘M’ on the title row (see 5.2.1.1). This indication remains until the
message is set to “viewed” hence it is important to keep the incoming message list updated in order to be able to se when a
new message is received.
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5.3.3.2 Outgoing messages

The outgoing messages are presented with time (hh:mm) of reception and the 13 first letters of the message. The messages
are listed by time of transmission (or transmission attempt).
OUTGOING MESSAGES
>15:16 START OF BROA
15:17 START OF ADDR
Select a message in order to view time and date of transmission, address (MMSI number), transmission status (Ok, Failure
or Processing) and the message text.
MESSAGE DATA
Time: 21 Oct 15:16
Address: Broadcast
If the message was addressed it is presented whether the message has been acknowledged by the receiver (Yes or No).
5.3.4 Alarms
The 20 most recent alarms are presented with time (hh:mm) of origin and the 10 first letters of the description to the alarms.
There is an indicator ‘*’, ‘A’ or ‘I’ to the left of the time:
‘*’ - “Unacknowledged and active”
‘A’ - “Acknowledged and active”
‘I’ - “Inactive”.
See APPENDIX 3 – Alarms and status changes for supported alarms.
Unacknowledged alarms are presented first followed by the acknowledged active alarms and the inactive alarms last.
ALARMS (A)
>* 15:37 AIS: Headin
A 15:38 AIS: No val
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Select an alarm to acknowledge and/or to view alarm data. The alarm is presented with date and time of origin and a short
description.
ALARM DATA (A)

Time: 21 Oct 15:37
Text: AIS: Heading lost/invalid
To leave the alarm data view use [CLR] to acknowledge the alarm or [ESC] to leave the state unchanged.
When there is at least one active and unacknowledged alarm it is indicated by ‘A’ on the title row (se 5.2.1.1).
5.3.5 Status changes

The most recent status changes are presented with time (hh:mm) of origin and the 10 first letters of the description to the
status change. If the status change has not been viewed there is also an indicator ‘*’ to the left of the time.
See APPENDIX 3 – Alarms and status changes for supported status changes.
STATUS CHANGES (S)

>* 15:40 AIS: Intern
14:39 AIS: Rate of
Select a status change to view date and time of origin and description of the change.
STATUS CHANGE DATA

Time: 09 jan 15:40
Text: AIS: Internal
To leave the status change data view use [CLR] to set the state to “viewed” or [ESC] to leave the state unchanged.
When there is at least one “not viewed” status change for the system it is indicated by ‘S’ on the title row (see 5.2.1.1). This
indication remains until the status change is set to “viewed” hence it is important to keep the status change list updated in
order to be able to se when a new status change occurs.
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5.3.6 LR requests
The 20 most recent long range requests are presented with time (hh:mm) of reception and the MMSI of the requestor.
There is also an indicator ‘*’, ‘A’ or ‘M’ to the left of the time. The indicator depends of the setting for long range reply
mode (see 5.5.4) for the time the request was received.
‘*’ - “Received in manual mode – reply needs to be confirmed”
‘A’ - “Received in automatic mode – needs no confirmation, has been replied”
‘M’ - “Received in manual mode - has been replied”.
Select LR request to view request data or to confirm and send reply (if needed).
LR requests (L)
>* 08:47 000000777
A 08:46 000000666
It is indicated on the title row when there is a reply that needs to be confirmed, see 5.2.1.1. This indication remains until the
reply has been confirmed hence it is important to keep the LR reply list updated in order to be able to se when a new LR
request occurs.
5.3.6.1 Confirm LR reply
The LR reply is presented with requested data. The default status ’Y’ (yes, provide information) is toggled to ‘N’ (no, do not
provide information) by pressing [ENT]. Scroll the request and set reply status for all requested data.
CONFIRM LR REPLY
>Y Name, CSgn, IMO
Y Data, Time
CONFIRM LR REPLY
>N COG
Y SOG
To send the reply and leave the reply confirmation view press [CLR], to abort press [ESC].
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5.3.6.2 LR request data

The LR request is presented by time and date of reception in addition to the date provided in the reply. Scroll vertically to all
data that were provided.
LR REQUEST DATA
Time: 21 Oct 08:46
MMSI: 000000666
5.3.7 Region Settings

AIS operate primarily with the default global settings:
• Channel A no: 2087
• Channel B no: 2088
• Frequency bandwidth: 25kHz (A & B)
• Tx power: High (12.5W)
• Tx/Rx mode: Yes/Yes (A & B)
When entering regions (areas defined by four corner positions) where the default settings are not applicable (e.g. there are
overriding national settings), the system automatically switches to alternate regional settings.
The system can store 8 regional settings defined either by ACA sentences, received DSC or AIS messages or manually
configured via the MKD, see 5.5.6.
The stored regions are presented with the “upper east” corner position of the area. If a region is currently in use it is
indicated by a proceeding ‘*’.
REGION SETTINGS
> Reg: N 01 E 001
*Reg: N 03 E003
Select a region to view settings.
REGIONAL SETTINGS
Ch A: 2080
Ch A BW: Default
Beside the channel settings and the four corner positions (north east latitude and longitude – south west latitude and
longitude), a transition zone surrounding the area is defined by size (1-8nm).
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REGIONAL SETTINGS
Power level: High
Transition zone: 5
When a defined region is either more than five (5) weeks old or further away than 500 nm from own ship’s position it is
automatically removed.
REGIONAL SETTINGS
NE Long: E003 00.00
SW Lat : N 02 00.00
5.3.8 About AIS

The software and hardware versions are presented with the unique serial number of this VDL 6000 Transponder.
AIS VERSION
HW : 6000-XX-XX
SW : 6000-XX-X.X
This view is automatically presented when starting the system or connection the MKD for the first time.
5.3.9 Shutdown logs

When the system is turned off for more than 15 minutes the shutdown is logged. The 10 most recent shutdowns are
presented with date and UTC time.
SHUTDOWN LOGS
>2003-04-20 04:18
2003-02-21 14:32
Select a shutdown log to view date and UTC time for restart in addition to the date and time for the shutdown.
SHUTDOWN LOGS
Shutdown:
2003-04-20 04:18
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5.4 SEND
When sending an addressed message it is possible to choose address from the list of targets or to enter the MMSI number
directly. Select how to send a message.
SEND MESSAGES
>Addressed to target
Addressed to MMSI
When selecting Addressed to target, the available targets are presented by name in a selectable list.
SEND MESSAGE TO
SAR station
>CINDERELLA
Addressing to MMSI will enable an input dialog for the destination. Use the numerical keys and enter the 9-digit MMSI
number (fill out with zeros in the beginning if the MMSI of the destination station only consists of seven (7) digits).
MMSI (9 digits)
008721598
When entering the message text it is indicated in the dialog whether it is an addressed ‘A’ or broadcast ‘M’ message. Enter
the text by using the alphanumerical keys, and confirm input by pressing [ENT]. The maximum number of characters is 156
for addressed messages and 161 for broadcast messages.
WRITE MESSAGE A
TEST SENDING ADDRESS
ED MESSAGE_
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Enable the symbol input menu by pressing [ALT] prior to [SYM] when entering
alphanumerical input.
When the message is written, a confirmation is needed to transmit the message.
CONFIRM SEND
>Yes, send message
No, abort
When a message is being sent information whether the message was successfully transmitted or not is presented. If the
message was addressed, the status for acknowledgment by the receiver is also presented.
SENDING STATUS
+ Sending message +
This information is also available for the 20 last transmitted messages in the SHOW menu, see 5.3.3.2.
It is possible to abort the sending status view by pressing [ESC].
If the message was transmitted successfully the view below is shown
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok *
In case of any error in the transmission, a failure view is presented.
SENDING STATUS
! Sending failed !
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Assuming that the message was addressed and sent successfully, an acknowledgment by the receiver is expected.
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok *
+ Waiting for ack. +
If the acknowledgment is received the view below is shown
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok *
* Ack. received *
In case there is no acknowledgement received within 4 seconds the message is retransmitted. Retransmission in case of lack
of acknowledgement is done 3 times and if there still is no acknowledgement received a failure view is presented.
SENDING STATUS
* Message sent ok *
! No ack. received !
When a final status has been presented, the status screen times out after 4 seconds and returns to former send view.
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5.5 CONFIGURE
The AIS standards require that certain static, voyage-related, and dynamic information can be entered by means of the
MKD (Minimum Keyboard and Display) or by means of the IEC 61162 sentences “SSD” and “VSD” via the Presentation
Interface.
This document concentrates on the MKD usage and follows the MKD looks.
5.5.1 Init data

To configure init data – MMSI and IMO number, the password is required. The password is four zeroes, “0000”. Note
that changes are not applied until the system is rebooted. Enter the password and press [ENT].
LOGIN
_
If the password was entered correctly, configuration menu is presented. Select to configure MMSI or IMO number.
SET INIT DATA

>MMSI: 000000000
IMO : -
Enter the 9 digits MMSI and/or IMO number with the numerical input (0-9) and press [ENT]. If your specific MMSI
number consists of only 7 digits start the input sequence with two (2) zeros.
MMSI (9 digits)
001234567
IMO (9 digits)
987654321
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If changes are made to MMSI and/or IMO number when leaving the init data menu (by pressing [ESC]), the user is
prompted to save and reboot system or to abort. If “Yes, save and reboot” is selected the Transponder is restarted using
new settings.
SAVE AND REBOOT?

>Yes, save and reboot
No, abort
5.5.2 Static Data

To configure static data – name, callsign, and dimensions, a password is required. The password is four zeroes, “0000”.
The SET STATIC DATA menu that appears if the password was accepted consists of Name and Callsign who are input
directly in a dialog and Int- and ExtDimension that are submenus.
SET STATIC DATA

>Name: -
Callsign: -
Enter name and/or callsign using the alphanumerical input keys and finish by pressing [ENT]. Maximum number of
characters is 20 for name and 7 for callsign.
NAME
_
CALLSIGN
_
Selecting Int- or ExtGPSDimension makes settings of the A, B, C and values available. See 5.5.2.1 how to set dimensions.
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SET DIMENSIONS
ExtGPSDimB: 0
ExtGPSDimC: 0
Enter new setting using the alphanumerical input keys and press [ENT] to finish.
EXT GPS DIMA [0-511]

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Enter DTE behaviour choose Default or Available.

The DTE Default setting means that the DTE indicator is set to 1 if the MKD is connected and that the DTE indicator is 0
if the MKD is disconnected.
The DTE Available setting means that the DTE indicator is always 1. The DTE Available setting should be used if an
external Presentation Interface is used.
The recommendation is to use DTE Default setting if only the MKD is used for presentation (no external display is
connected to the Presentation Interface).
DTE: Default
5.5.2.1 Reference point of position

The AIS stores one “external reference point” for the external GNSS antenna position and one “internal reference point” if
an internal GNSS is to be used as fallback for position reporting. The locations of these reference points have to be set
during installation using values A, B, C, D; as described in paragraph 5.5.2.2.
The external reference point may also be a calculated common reference position.
Additionally, the content of the Ship Static Data (“SSD”) sentence on the PI, including the “reference point for position”
is being processed by the AIS, and the AIS’ memory for the “external reference point” is set in accordance with the content
of this “SSD”.
5.5.2.2 Ship’s dimensions
Ship’s dimensions should be entered using the overall length and width of the ship indicated by the values A, B, C, and D in
the following figure.
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Ship’s dimensions (A+B and C+D) should be identical when entering internal and external reference points.
In the rare case of an EPFD antenna installed on the portside corner of a rectangular bow, the values A and C would be
zero. Should this be the case, one of these values should be set to 1 in order to avoid misinterpretation as “not available”
because A=C=0 is used for that purpose.
Distance
(m)
Reference A
point A 0-511;
511 = 511 m or greater
B 0-511;
B 511 = 511 m or greater
C 0-63;
D 0-63;
C D
The dimension A should be in the direction of the transmitted heading

information (bow)
Reference point of reported position not available, but dimensions of
ship are available: A = C = 0 and B ≠ ‚ 0 and D ≠‚ 0.
Neither reference point of reported position nor dimensions of ship
available: A = B = C = D = 0 (=default)
For use in the message table, A = most significant field,
5.5.3 Voyage Related Data

Data settable in this menu are navigation status, type of ship, estimated time of arrival (ETA), destination, draught and
number of people onboard ship. Scroll with the select data to set by pressing [ENT].
SET VOYAGE DATA

>NavStatus: 08
Under way by sail.
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SET VOYAGE DATA

Dest: -
Draught: -
All data are directly input with a dialog except NavStatus for which all available status is stepped up by pressing [ENT].
SHIP TYPE [0-99]

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Type of Ship information should be in accordance with APPENDIX 2 – Type of ship.

Maximum number of characters for destination is 20.
DESTINATION
_
ETA mm/dd hh:mm

_ _/_ _ _ _:_ _
DRAUGHT [0-255](/10)
_
Like indicated in the DRAUGHT dialog the setting is input times ten (in meters) - to set 12.3, input shall be 123.
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The maximum value for people onboard ship is 8191 which means 8191 or more.
PEOPLE [0-8191]
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Use [ESC] to leave voyage related data menu and eventual changes are applied
5.5.4 LR reply mode

The mode shown is the one currently used. If set to “Manual LR reply” all replies to received long range requests must be
manually confirmed, see 5.3.6.1.
By pressing [ENT] the mode is toggled, “Manual LR reply” – “Automatic LR reply”. When the mode is automatic all
received long range requests are answered automatically and in no need of confirmation.
CONFIGURE
>Automatic LR reply
Init data
5.5.5 Manual position

To configure a manual position (which are used in the exceptional case that no GPS position is available, and if a manual
position is set) input latitude and longitude in respective dialog by using the alphanumerical input keys.
MANUAL POSITION
>Lat : -
Long: -
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SET LAT POS

_ _ _ _ _._ _
The manual position shall be in WGS-84 type.
If the manual position is being used as ship’s position it is important to update it

manually within appropriate intervals.
5.5.6 Regional Settings

When adding or changing a region the values from the region currently in use are presented as default. In this example there
is no region added, default settings are used see 5.3.7.
CONFIGURE REGION
>Ch A: 2087
Ch A BW: Default
CONFIGURE REGION
Power level: High
Transition zone: 5
CONFIGURE REGION
NE Long: -
SW Lat: -
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CONFIGURE REGION
Ch B: 2088
Ch B BW: Default
Setting the channel numbers (A and B) and the four corner positions are done with dialogs.
CHANNEL A [0-2999]
_
SET LAT POS

_ __ __._
Bandwidth, power level, transmit/receive mode and transition zone size settings are stepped or toggled when selected.
If changes are made to the region settings when leaving the menu (by pressing [ESC]), the user is prompted to save settings,
continue edit or to abort.
SAVE SETTINGS?
>Yes, save
Continue edit
If no error message is presented when attempting to save the region is successfully added/changed. In case of an error a
short description of the error is presented.
NOT ACCEPTED
Invalid region
To leave the error description and return to configure region view, press [ESC].
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5.5.7 Backlight level

Enter new backlight level for the MKD display, 0–15, where 15 is maximum. The current level is displayed inside the
parenthesis. Enter the new value and press [ENT] to apply, or press [ESC] to abort.
BACKLIGHT(12) [0-15]
_
5.5.8 Port settings

To configure the port settings for the serial interfaces, the password is required. The password is four zeroes, “0000”.
Note that parameter changes are not applied until the system is rebooted.
Enter the password and press [ENT].
LOGIN
-
Assumed that the password was correctly entered all ports available for configuration are presented. Scroll menu and select
port to configure.
PORT SETTINGS
>Sensor 1
Sensor 2
PORT SETTINGS
Long range
External display
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When choosing a port to configure the currently used parameters will be presented.
CONFIGURE Pilot/Au..
>Baudrate: 38400
Databits: 8
Databits: 8
> Parity: none
All changes are made stepping the parameter by selecting them.
Databits: 8
> Parity: odd
Flowcontrol is only available for viewing, changing the parameter is not supported.
If there are changes made when leaving the settings view [ESC] the user will be prompted to apply after reboot, apply and
reboot or to abort.
SAVE PORT SETTINGS

>Apply after reboot
Apply and reboot
Selecting “apply after reboot” will return the view to port selection view, hence it is possible to make changes to other ports
before rebooting. If all desired changes are made select “apply and reboot” in order to restart the system and to use the new
settings.
In case the user selected apply after reboot he will be asked again when leaving the configure ports menu to reboot the
system.
REBOOT?
>Yes, reboot
No, reboot later
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APPENDIX 1 – KEY LAYOUT OF THE MKD

KEY DESCRIPTION
1 Alphanumeric input key.

Space

ABC
Scroll menu vertically (one row).
[ALT] – Scroll menu to top.

DEF

GHI
Scroll menu horizontally (where available).

JKL
6 Alphanumeric, numeric input key.

MNO
Scroll menu horizontally (where available).
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KEY DESCRIPTION

PQRS

TUV
Scroll menu vertically (one row).
[ALT] – Scroll menu to bottom.

WXYZ
Alphanumeric, numeric input key.
Symbolic input key;

SYM .,!?&:;()”’[]+-*/=%$#<>^@
[ALT] – activate symbol input menu (if in alphanumerical input mode).
Enable alternative functions (for keys available), see [ALT].

ALT Press prior to, not together with desired alternate function key.
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KEY DESCRIPTION
Enable menu.
MENU
Leave an entry, abort view.

ESC
[ALT] – return to default view (major escape).
Make entry, confirm input.

ENT
CLR Clear input, acknowledge.

/
ALARM Go direct to alarms from default view.
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APPENDIX 2 – TYPE OF SHIP TABLE

(Table 18 from Rec. ITU-R M.1371-1).
Identifiers to be used by ships to report their type

Identifier No. Special craft
50 Pilot vessel
51 Search and rescue vessels
52 Tugs
53 Port tenders
54 Vessels with anti-pollution facilities or equipment
55 Law enforcement vessels
56 Spare - for assignments to local vessels
57 Spare - for assignments to local vessels
58 Medical transports (as defined in the 1949 Geneva Convention and Additional Protocols)
59 Ships according to Resolution No 18 (Mob-83)
Other ships
First digit (*) Second digit (*) First digit (*) Second digit (*)
1 - reserved for future 0 - All ships of this type - 0 - Fishing
use
2 - WIG 1 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP - 1 - Towing
IMO hazard or pollutant
category A
3 - see right column 2 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP 3 - Vessel 2 - Towing and length of
IMO hazard or pollutant the tow exceeds 200 m or
category B breadth exceeds 25 m
4 - HSC 3 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP - 3 - Engaged in dredging or
IMO hazard or pollutant underwater operations
category C
5 - see above 4 - Carrying DG, HS, or MP - 4 - Engaged in diving
IMO hazard or pollutant operations
category D
5 - reserved for future use - 5 - Engaged in military
operations
6 - Passenger ships 6 - reserved for future use - 6 - Sailing
7 - Cargo ships 7 - reserved for future use - 7 - Pleasure Craft
8 - Tanker(s) 8 - reserved for future use - 8 - reserved for future use
9 - Other types of ship 9 - No additional information - 9 - reserved for future use
DG: Dangerous Goods.

HS: Harmful Substances.
MP: Marine Pollutants.
(*) NOTE. The identifier should be constructed by selecting the appropriate first and second digits.
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For example, a cargo ship not carrying dangerous goods, harmful substances, or marine pollutants; would use identifier
“70”. Pleasure craft would use identifier “37”. Note that those ships whose type identifier begins with a “3” should use the
fourth column of the table.
Depending on the vessel, cargo and/or the navigational conditions, this information may be voyage related and would
therefore need to be changed before beginning or at some time during the voyage.
This is defined by the “second digit” in the fourth column of the table.
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APPENDIX 3 – ALARMS AND STATUS CHANGES
Alarms
AIS: Tx malfunction
AIS: Antenna VSWR exceeds limit
AIS: Rx channel 1 malfunction
AIS: General failure
AIS: MKD connection lost
AIS: External EPFS lost
AIS: No sensor position in use
AIS: No valid SOG information
AIS: No valid COG information
AIS: Heading lost/invalid
AIS: No valid ROT source in use
Status changes
AIS: UTC clock lost
AIS: External DGNSS in use
AIS: External GNSS in use
AIS: Internal DGNSS in use
AIS: Internal DGNSS in use (message 17)
AIS: Internal GNSS in use
AIS: External SOG/COG in use
AIS: Internal SOG/COG in use
AIS: Heading valid
AIS: Rate of turn indicator in use
AIS: Other ROT source in use
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HARDWARE / SOFTWARE VERSIONS

Designation Hardware Software

VDL 6000 Transponder VDL 6000-10-xx SW 6000-10-1.x

1 How to use this manual ............................................................................................. 5

5.3.5 Status changes ...........................................................................................................................24

1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

2.2 Information exchange

2.3 Ship Information

2.3.1 Static information

2.3.2 Dynamic information

2.3.3 Voyage related information

Throughout this manual both the

VDL 6000 Transponder

MKD Power Supply

Sensor 1 External Display

Figure 1 Installation overview

3.1 Transponder Front Panel Description

Figure 2 Front panel

3.1.1 Power Indicator LED

3.1.2 Alarm Indicator LED

3.1.3 Tx Indicator LED

3.1.4 Rx Indicator LED’s

3.2 MKD layout

Figure 3 MKD layout

5 USING THE SYSTEM

5.1 Start the system

5.2 Menu overview

Press [MENU] in order to enable the menu.

Default Alarm view

SHOW SEND CONFIGURE

ESC ENT ESC ENT ESC ENT

Targets Addressed to targets LR reply mode

Figure 4 MKD menus

5.2.1 Navigating the menu

TITLE ROW (indications)

5.2.1.1 Indications on the title row

5.2.2 SHOW menu

The details of each sub menu is described in 5.3

5.2.3 SEND menu

The details of each sub menu is described in 5.4

5.2.4 CONFIGURE menu

The details of each sub menu is described in 5.5

5.2.5 Alarm popups

NEW ALARM [ESC/CLR]

RNG BRG NAME

Identifier No. Description

Table 1 Navigation status

5.3.2 Own ship data

OWN SHIP DATA

1 In case there is no name available the type of station is presented instead.

The own ship’s information is presented in the following order:

5.3.3 Safety messages

5.3.3.1 Incoming messages

INCOMING MESSAGES (M)

5.3.3.2 Outgoing messages

ALARM DATA (A)

5.3.5 Status changes

STATUS CHANGES (S)

STATUS CHANGE DATA

5.3.6.2 LR request data