Danelec DM800, Installation Manual

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Installation manual for DM800 ECDIS G2
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6.5 Vessel Particulars Setup
Configuring operating parameters of the own ship is very important for the correct functioning of
the system. The own ship parameters are configured in the
Main Menu

Settings

Vessel

Vessel particulars

Vessel dimensions and performance characteristics panel. Here you can
configure the performance characteristics of the vessel and set precise location of various devices
onboard.
6.5.1 Conning station position
The position of all sensors is defined relative to the position of the conning station. Also, the
position of the conning station is the starting point of the vessel’s velocity vectors and past track.
1. Go to Main Menu

Settings

Vessel

Vessel particulars

Vessel dimensions and
performance characteristics
2.
Many safety functions of the ECDIS are based on the vessel’s draft and height.
Set the following parameters:

Maximum draft

Current draft

Maximum height
3. Position of all sensors is defined relative to the position of the common reference point
(CRP). Position of the CRP is also the starting point of the vessel’s velocity vectors and
past track.
Set the following parameters:

distance between the conning station and the bow (A)

distance between the conning station and the stern (B)

distance between the conning station and the port side (C)

distance between the conning station and the starboard side (A)