NACOS - 5th Generation Integrated Navigation and Command Systems

NACOS - 5th Generation Integrated Navigation and Command Systems

Leading the Way... NACOS Features Functional integration for standard and one man bridge operation New generation of 1100 series Autopilot with track control, operated from the / Automatic speed control Automatic anchor control Fully integrated radar and ECDIS operation Consistent radar, chart and conning displays Interactive on-screen operation Versatile voyage planning capabilities Central alarm management New Generation of TRACKPILOT 1100 System wide remote maintenance Experience SAM Electronics is the market leader of Integrated Navigation Systems since its first installation in 1985 with more than 1200 installed NACOS systems. SAM Electronics now presents the fifth generation: The NACOS xx-5 series. Technical Excellence The success of NACOS is based on the unique concept to functionally integrate radar operation, ECDIS and autopilot. This provides enhanced support to the Officer on watch, whose main taskes are navigation, collision avoidance and control of the vessel s safe track. The designates the solution a radar system including direct control of a track-keeping autopilot. By using the 1100 series, NACOS provides all the outstanding advantages of new generation radars. Integrated Steering and Track Control The TRACKPILOT is the core component of NACOS. It has been specially designed to optimize the complete steering process based on a closed loop track controller: The TRACKPILOT 1100 receives position, heading and speed data, applies the ship s model and calculates the necessary rudder angle command. It is designed to fulfil the latest requirements for Track Control Systems. Three operational modes are available: The HEADING mode (standard autopilot steering) The COURSE mode (incl. compensation for wind and current) The TRACK mode (automatic track steering) A Curved Headline for any planned or commanded course change is shown on each radar display. To pass an object at a certain position just watch when the curved headline of the next course becomes clear then release the manoeuvre. In the TRACK mode the intended route including planned turn radii will be steered with an accuracy of better than half the beam of your ship using highly precise position sensors and speed measurement. 2

Joystick Operation The navigator commands the ship via the radar screen Use the 2-axis joystick Move it to port or starboard to set a new heading or course Move it fore or aft to increase or decrease the turning radius Time is Money The SPEEDPILOT option controls the ship s speed for punctual arrival. Just add the desired arrival time to a waypoint. You may also enter a speed profile with different settings for individual legs of the track, or simply command to sail a constant speed or constant rpm by numerical input Information is Value NACOS includes a central nautical information management system: Each NACOS workstation provides the same information concerning the actual voyage, manoeuvring data and environmental conditions. Radar display with interactive on screen operation is the central nautical information display. and offer identical display modes as well. represents a unique navigation radar system combining ARPA radar, ECDIS, conning and steering control as the most compact solution available in the marine market. Navigation Data Display is designed to act as an overhead display for specific navigation and engine data. Up to 10 NDD s can be remote controlled from RADAR- /. with track data and zoom display 3

...into Integration Alarm Management is Vital NACOS alarms and messages are constantly managed for all radar, conning, and chart workstations. In association with our automation experts, we also offer a complete Bridge and Watch Alarm System BAS/WAS with clear text message display and acknowledgement functions at any conning or ECDIS workstation. Automatic Identification System Like all other sensors, AIS is integrated deeply into NACOS. The information is provided throughout the system via LAN to all NACOS navigation displays of the NACOS. These are all type approved as a Minimum Keyboard Display for the AIS 3400/3410. Conning display for a vessel with dual shaft propulsion display Voyage Data Recorder Following the principle of system integration NACOS provides not only a unique interface for the VDR but also a user interface for the new VDR DEBEG 4300. The radar video is recorded digitally via the Ethernet LAN and all main functions like alarm management and incident backups can be handled via the RADAR- or. The Network NACOS employs two network technologies: CAN real time loops (CAN = Controller Area Network) are used for communication of navigation data, navigation control signals and to interswitch radars. An Ethernet LAN is used for exchange of electronic charts, ARPA target and AIS information as well as navigation data between radar and ECDIS systems and for integration of the VDR. The results are: Reliability and consistency of information regardless of which workstation or radar you look at. Track editor display with listed waypoints 4

+RAD PORT STBD - RAD +RAD PORT STBD - RAD Up to 5 or workstations can be interswitched with up to 5 X-band or S-band transceivers. The steering and speed control can be managed from any of up to 5 TRACKPILOT control panels. Each display unit can be extended by up to 4 slave displays including a fully operable keyboard. Nautical sensors or subsystems can be connected to the easily expandable. With two s and two optional extensions, all interface and redundancy requirements can be fulfilled. The NACOS network technology, combined with a strict policy of equipment, software compatibility and documentation throughout all system versions, ensures modularity and up-gradability from stand-alone radar to high-end INS and IBS configurations. Chart display with path prediction X-Band 5 / 8 ft Scanner S-Band 14ft Scanner GPS VHF Final Recording Medium Transceiver 25 KW or 12,5 KW Transceiver 30 KW Voyage Data Recorder Voyage Data Recorder DEBEG 4300 VOYAGE DATA REC. CHARTRADAR 11xxT 11xxT CHARTRADAR 11xxT CONNINGDISPLAY 11xxT 1100 Digital Radar Picture Input VHF / Bridge Audio Serial, Analog, Digital Interfaces Ethernet Hub USV VHF +Bridge Microphones Other Sources Engine Automation Hull Openings Fire Protection System Navigation Data AIS TRANSPONDER UNIT Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) e. g. - Radarpilot - Multipilot - Chartpilot - Display and Control LAN (VDR) NACOS Alarms TRACKPILOT 1100 External Sensor Interfaces RADAR DISPLAY Trackpilot RADAR DISPLAY SATCOM Interconnection Box LAN TVA Interconnection Box Interconnection Box Radar CAN 0 VDR-Replay Station 1. Gyro System 2. Position Sensor 1 3. Position Sensor 2 4. Position Sensor 3 5. Log 1 6. Log 2 7. Echosounder 8. Anemometer 9. Bridge Alarm System Redundancy Sensor Data to Radar-/Multipilot Interconnection Box, e.g. for Interface Connections of Navigation Sensors or -subsystems Radar CAN 1 engine data lever order rudder order rudder feed back CAN 2 TRACKPILOT Interface 1 1. Gyro System 2. Position Sensor 1 3. Position Sensor 2 4. Position Sensor 3 5. Log 1 6. Log 2 7. Echosounder 8. Anemometer 9. Bridge Alarm System Sensor Data to Radar-/Multipilot Interconnection Box, e.g. for Interface Connections of Navigation Sensors or -subsystems 1100 Digitizer technical alterations reserved optional Printer located at chart table Navigation and command system NACOS 35-5, a typical DNV-NAUT-AW configuration 5

Providing the Technology... TRACKPILOT 1100, Radar operated Track Control System Scope of supply: TRACKPILOT electronics unit with one interface electronics, with all necessary interfaces for dual rudder installation or two Azipod drives Rudder feedback unit(s) Operating units and display functions are part of the or stations Options: SPEEDPILOT electronics and control software Anchor control electronics and control software* Power supply: 115/220/240 V AC, ± 10%, 47-63 Hz Power consumption: Electronics unit: approx 270 VA Environmental conditions: according to IEC 945/EN 60945 max. ambient temperatures Operation: 0 C to +55 C Switched off: -25 C to +70 C Track-keeping accuracy (typical): On straight tracks ±10 m On curved tracks ±20 m with DGPS position fixing, bottom track speed measurement, and input of heading from a gyro compass with speed and dynamic correction Minimum speed: 2-4 kts, depending on steering characteristics of the vessel Maximum speed: 30 kts For the Conning Display and for the SPEEDPILOT: RPM, pitch, power, trim, heel, list, tunnel thruster, clutch, generators, seawater temperature, starting air pressure Optional: Azimuth thruster direction and additional RPM interface (analogue or serial) for up to 4 pods Steering control interfaces: Rudder output: Relay or analogue (p, sb) Rudder angle (p, sb): analogue TRACKPILOT On, Ready Override tiller interfacing must be performed via steering mode selector switch (part of steering control system) Speed control interface: (optional) Set lever (analogue) Actual lever (analogue) SPEEDPILOT On, Ready Anchor control interface: (optional) Set and actual thruster Thruster status Anchor control on, ready Alarm contacts: Equipment failure Power System Rudder synchronization Track control (programmable) Speed control (optional) NACOS Component configuration TRACKPILOT: One TRACKPILOT with ENGINE INTERFACE and/or SPEEDPILOT option. Second TRACKPILOT electronic unit for redundancy in a Dual NACOS system Up to 5 interswitchable RADAR- PILOT, CHARTRADAR or MULTI- PILOT stations with up to 5 X- or S-band transceivers interswitched. Max. 5 TRACKPILOT control panels per NACOS system Electronic chart: Up to 5 and / or stations Additional workstations: Each can be configured as CONNING station with ECDIS functions Planning peripherals: Chart digitizer table Printer Slave displays: 2 slave monitors or slave displays incl. operating panel can be connected optionally to each, CHARTRADAR or Max. 4 additional displays with optional operating panel in combination with video buffer and Remote Keyboard Electronics (RKE) can be connected to each display unit. Navigation sensor interface: Each radar has one redundant Cable Connection capable of serving up to 4 sensors, navigation or alarm subsystems Additionally two interface extensions can be added to the NACOS. The COM Expander with four configurable serial interfaces or the Analogue Interface for the connection of a Analogue / Stepper Gyro or Pulse Log. * for vessels with conventional tunnel thruster only 6

+RAD PORT STBD - RAD +RAD PORT STBD - RAD Navigation sensors (optional) Doppler Speed Log: SAM 4682/4683 EM-Log: SAM 4642 SATLOG SLS 4120 Echosounder: DEBEG 4630/SAM 4620 (D)GPS receiver(s): DEBEG 4422/28 or SAAB R4 Compass systems (NMEA) Wind/ Weather sensor (NMEA) AIS 3410 NAVTEXT DEBEG 2902 Other types on request Network CAN-Bus, (Controller Area Network) for radar, navigation, and real-time control data ETHERNET LAN for data communication between, CHARTRADAR,, and and the optional AIS and VDR The CAN-network and the Ethernet LAN can be split into two parts to achieve independence and redundancy in a Dual NACOS-system Central alarm management Central bridge alarm panel(s) BAS 40M, with up to 55 alarm contacts or switches Watch Alarm Panel WAS 40M, with up to 7 accommodation panels Combined Watch/Bridge Alarm System WBS 40M, with up to 48 alarm contacts or switches Central alarm display and acknowledgement at any, CHARTRADAR,, CHART- PILOT or station X-Band 5 / 8 ft Scanner S-Band 14ft Scanner GPS VHF Final Recording Medium Transceiver 25 KW or 12,5 KW Transceiver 30 KW Voyage Data Recorder Voyage Data Recorder DEBEG 4300 VOYAGE DATA REC. 11xxT CONNINGDISPLAY 11xxT Digital Radar Picture Input VHF / Bridge Audio Serial, Analog, Digital Interfaces VHF +Bridge Microphones AIS TRANSPONDER UNIT Ethernet Hub USV Other Sources Engine Automation Hull Openings Fire Protection System Navigation Data Minimum Keyboard and Display (MKD) e. g. - Radarpilot - Multipilot - Chartpilot - Display and Control LAN (VDR) External Sensor Interfaces NACOS Alarms DISPLAY TRACKPILOT 1100 Trackpilot DISPLAY SATCOM VDR-Replay Station LAN TVA Radar CAN 0 Radar CAN 1 Interconnection Box 1. Gyro System 2. Position Sensor 1 3. Position Sensor 2 4. Position Sensor 3 5. Log 1 6. Log 2 7. Echosounder 8. Anemometer 9. Bridge Alarm System Redundancy Sensor Data to Radar-/Multipilot Interconnection Box, e.g. for Interface Connections of Navigation Sensors or -subsystems CAN 2 TRACKPILOT Interface 1 engine data lever order rudder order rudder feed back optional 1. Gyro System 2. Position Sensor 1 3. Position Sensor 2 4. Position Sensor 3 5. Log 1 6. Log 2 7. Echosounder 8. Anemometer 9. Bridge Alarm System Sensor Data to Radar-/Multipilot Interconnection Box, e.g. for Interface Connections of Navigation Sensors or -subsystems 1100 Digitizer technical alterations reserved Printer located at chart table Navigation and command system NACOS 65-5, the ultimate solution 7

...the choice is yours The perfect fit Whenever economy, flexibility, accuracy, redundancy or the highest safety level is the decisive factor; whether the propulsion is by 1, 2 or 4 engines, variable pitch propeller, or azimuth drives, NACOS can be configured to meet the needs of almost any ship. The table below shows 5 NACOS standard configurations.......combines the operating radar with autopilot and track-keeping functions. Selectable options are CAT1/2, ARPA, X- or S-band RADARs. CHARTRADAR......on user demand chart information which is received from the may be added to the radar image by a wide range of individual user settings.......combines the functions of a RADAR- PILOT and a in one unique and powerful multifunctional navigation workstation.......is a type-approved ECDIS used as planning, navigation monitoring, and/or as a conning station. Available in single or dual configurations for desk top or console mounting.......is an optional display of the TRACK- PILOT electronics for permanent presentation of CONNING data. Alternatively a can be used as a CONNING display with the advantage to togle between CONNING and ECDIS. * Each display unit can be extended by up to 4 slave displays including remote access e.g. for wing operation. TRACKPILOT......controls the steering system in either COURSE, HEADING, or TRACK modes. Its joystick-operated control panel is part of the, CHARTRADAR and. SPEEDPILOT......is an optional component for the TRACKPILOT and controls the lever settings for automatic speed control according to the planned arrival time, a speed profile (defined for the various legs of the route) or a fixed speed or rmp setting. BAS/WAS 40M or BWS 40M...... centralizes bridge alarm functions and the watch alarm and transfer system in one or two compact panels. Connection to NACOS creates a complete central bridge alarm management system. Please refer to the specific product brochures for details. Printed in Germany Technical alterations reserved SAM Electronics GmbH DS 3.048.08/2008 NACOS xx- 5 System Configurations Designation Radar 1 Conning Radar 2 Chart Planning 15-5 25-5 34-5 35-5 1,2) 45-5 1,2) 54-5 55-5 2) 64-5 65-5 1,2) NAUT AW 2) IBS DNV NAUT AW and LR IBS designate the highest class notation for bridge systems by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Lloyds Register of Shipping (LRoS) SAM Electronics GmbH Automation, Navigation and Communication Behringstrasse 120 22763 Hamburg. Germany Phone: +49 - (0)40-88 25-24 84 Fax: +49 - (0)40-88 25-41 16 NAVCOM@sam-electronics.de www.sam-electronics.de