JRC JFE-400, Instruction Manual

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4. Operation
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Connecting with CAM system
Each alert can be displayed on not only own screen but also the CAM system by connecting CAM system. In
addition, the following functions can be used by connecting to the CAM system.
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Alert silence from CAM
The alert sound ringing on JFE-400/700 Echo Sounder can be silenced by operating on the CAM system.
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Alert ACK from CAM
Applies to category –B alert in JFE-400/700 Echo Sounder.
Category- B alert generated on JFE-400/700 Echo Sounder can be acknowledged by operating on the CAM
system.
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Responsibility Transfer to the CAM system
Applies to category –B alert in JFE-400/700 Echo Sounder.
JFE-400/700 Echo Sounder can transfer responsibility for Category B alerts at request of CAM.
Time variation of Alert
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Escalation
Applies to LOST DEPTH and LOST PROCESSOR alert.
When LOST DEPTH and LOST PROCESSOR alert are unacknowledged, they will re-generate an alert as same
priority to user. This is for user attention when alert continues to be unacknowledged.
The escalation time is 5 minutes.
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Backup navigator call
Applies to DEPTH ALERT alert.
When JFE-400/700 Echo Sounder connects to BNWAS, Backup navigator call function can be used.
DEPTH ALERT is transferred to BNWAS. In this case, the alert is transferred as the 2nd stage alarm and finally,
the 3rd stage alarm.
2nd stage: Back-up officer's and/or Master's location
3rd stage: Locations of further crew members.