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REVISION MANAGEMENT........................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 6 INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Provided materials ............................................................................................. 7 3.2 Placing the ALPHALINE MFD ................................................................................ 8 3.2.1 ALPHALINE MFD flush mounting .................................................................... 8 3.2.2 ALPHALINE MFD bulkhead ............................................................................ 9 3.3 Connecting the ALPHALINE MFD .........................................................................10 3.3.1 Cable assembly .........................................................................................11 3.3.2 Earthing the ALPHALINE MFD ......................................................................12 3.3.3 Connecting the power supply .......................................................................12 3.3.4 Connecting the NMEA data signal .................................................................13 3.3.5 Connecting the CAN signal ..........................................................................14 3.3.6 NMEA Data sentences .................................................................................15 4. ALPHALINE MFD operation ........................................................................................16 4.1 Soft keys .........................................................................................................16 4.1.1 Switching the ALPHALINE MFD on ................................................................16 4.1.2 Switching the ALPHALINE MFD off ................................................................16 4.2 Work mode/states ............................................................................................17 4.2.1 Normal mode ............................................................................................17 4.2.2 Alarm mode ..............................................................................................18 4.2.3 Dim mode (Dimming the background) ..........................................................19 4.2.4 Menu mode (using the menu) ......................................................................20 4.2.5 Hardware test............................................................................................29 4.2.6 Sketch global menu structure ......................................................................31 5. ALPHASPEED MFD ...................................................................................................32 5.1 NMEA signals ...................................................................................................32 5.2 Speed sentence ................................................................................................34 5.3 Working modes/states.......................................................................................34 5.3.1 Normal mode ............................................................................................34 5.3.2 Alarm mode ..............................................................................................35 5.3.3 Menu modus .............................................................................................36 5.3.4 Sketch Menu structure ................................................................................44 6. ALPHATIME MFD .....................................................................................................46 6.1 NMEA signals ...................................................................................................46 6.2 Working modes/states.......................................................................................47 6.2.1 Normal mode ............................................................................................47 6.2.2 Alarm mode ..............................................................................................47 6.2.3 Menu modus .............................................................................................48 6.2.4 Sketch menu structure ...............................................................................54 7. ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD ..........................................................................................56 7.1 NMEA signals ...................................................................................................56 7.2 Working modes/states.......................................................................................57 7.2.1 Normal mode ............................................................................................57 7.2.2 Alarm mode ..............................................................................................58 7.2.3 Menu modus .............................................................................................59 7.2.4 Sketch menu structure ...............................................................................65 8. ALPHACOURSE MFD .................................................................................................67 8.1 NMEA signals ...................................................................................................67 8.2 Working modes/states.......................................................................................69 8.2.1 Normal mode ............................................................................................69 8.2.2 Alarm mode ..............................................................................................69 8.2.3 Menu modus .............................................................................................70 8.2.4 Sketch menu structure ...............................................................................75 9. ALPHACONTROL MFD ...............................................................................................77 9.1 Working modes/states.......................................................................................77 9.1.1 Normal mode ............................................................................................77 9.1.2 Individual control mode ..............................................................................78 version 1.0 Page 2 of 96 Manual ALPHALINE MFD ALPHALINE MFD 9.1.3 Central dimming mode ...............................................................................80 9.1.4 Menu mode ...............................................................................................81 9.1.5 Sketch menu structure ...............................................................................84 10. SOFTWARE REVISION ..........................................................................................85 11. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................85 12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................86 13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...........................................................................................86 14. ALPHATRON Dealers (Authorized) ..........................................................................87 15. Appendix ............................................................................................................88 15.1 Appendix 1: Mounting frame ..............................................................................88 15.2 Appendix 2: Instrument dimensions ....................................................................89 15.3 Appendix 3: Wiring diagrams .............................................................................90 15.3.1 Wiring diagram Alphaspeed MFD as master unit .............................................90 15.3.2 Wiring diagram Alphaspeed MFD as slave unit ...............................................91 15.3.3 Wiring diagram Alphatime MFD ....................................................................92 15.3.4 Wiring diagram Alphatime&speed MFD ..........................................................93 15.3.5 Wiring diagram Alphacourse MFD .................................................................94 15.3.6 Wiring diagram Alphacontrol MFD ................................................................95 16. NOTES: ..............................................................................................................96 Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 3 of 96 ALPHALINE MFD Important! Don’t change the device in any way without written permissions from ALPHATRON MARINE. which are filed at the District Court at The Hague on August 21. microfilm or any other means. 1991. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. Please read the manual completely before install and/or use the device. Terms of delivery: All orders to the general sales and delivery of application for the metal and electrical industries.635. No part of this manual may be reproduced and / or published by print. Warranty: The Alphatron equipment comes with 1 year of warranty on material and / or construction errors.0 Page 4 of 96 . otherwise the warranty will expire. Commercial Registration KvK Rotterdam: nr 182. without the prior written permission of Alphatron. Although this manual with the utmost care has been compiled Alphatron accept no responsibility for the consequences of any inaccuracies. photocopy. excluding travel and subsistence and additional test runs. unless otherwise agreed. 0 Page 5 of 96 . REVISION MANAGEMENT Revision: V1.ALPHALINE MFD 1.0 Description Document created Date 04-03-2010 Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. The heading can be received from a gyro compass. Central dimming and dimming per dim group is also possible. all ALPHALINE MF and ALPHALINE MFD instrument can be remote controlled and dimmed.ALPHALINE MFD 2. which calculates and displays the movement of the ship by two GPS-signals and a heading-signal. and is displayed in Knots. The displaying of the time and date is identical to the ALPHATIME MFD. The ALPHATIME MFD displays the actual time and date. so other instruments. a GPS antenna or another heading source. date and speed. like the ALPHASPEED MFD in slave-mode can also display the by the master-unit calculated speed and directions. The ALPHACONTROL MFD is a central control unit for other ALPHALINE instruments. which is set and synchronized by the GPS. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. in the set language. Km/h or m/s. which is user definable. With the ALPHACONTROL MFD. The ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD displays the actual time. with or without Rate of turn identification and an acoustical signal can optionally be audible with a change of course. The movement is also broadcasted as an NMEA-sentence. The instrument can operate as: . with optional displaying of the seconds. The course can be displayed with or without one decimal. INTRODUCTION The MFD ALPHALINE MFD instrument is a multifunctional instrument which can operate as desired by the user.ALPHACONTROL MFD The ALPHASPEED MFD is a speedlog-system. The time is displayed in 24-hours format. By arrows on the LCD-display is the direction of the movement displayed. The date is displayed in readable text.0 Page 6 of 96 .ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD . De ALPHACOURSE MFD is identical to the ALPHACOURSE MF.ALPHASPEED MFD . magnetic compass. De speed of the ship is determined by GPSdata. the bow and the stern are displayed. De speed of the ship.ALPHATIME MFD .ALPHACOURSE MFD . but will display the current heading only digital. INSTALLATION 3.1 Provided materials The hardware of the ALPHALINE MFD is as following: Mounting frame ALPHALINE MFD display unit 1x Power supply connector 2x Signal connecter Figure 1: the complete hardware of the ALPHALINE MFD Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 7 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD 3. The possible mounting positions are shown in figure 2. vertical and under an angle. Figure 2: Possible positions for flush mounting In order to mount the ALPHALINE MFD instrument.2.2.0 Page 8 of 96 . The measurements of the flush mounting frame can be found in paragraph 15. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the flush mounting frame needs to be builtin first. The instrument can be flush mounted or bulkhead.2 Placing the ALPHALINE MFD The ALPHALINE MFD can be mounted in a number of ways.1 ALPHALINE MFD flush mounting The ALPHALINE MFD can be placed horizontal. 3. A hole with the measurements of the flush mounting frame needs to be made in the bridge or overhead console. the appendix of this manual.ALPHALINE MFD 3. This bulkhead frame is not part of the standard delivery.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 3: The mounting frame After the hole for the flush mounting frame has been made.0 Page 9 of 96 .2 ALPHALINE MFD bulkhead The bulkhead ALPHACOURSE MF requires an extra DIN 144 bulkhead frame.2. 3. The flush mounting frame needs to be mounted with four screws in the appropriate holes. the flush mounting frame can be secured. the ALPHALINE MFD instrument can be pressed into the frame. After mounting the flush mounting frame. These holes have been indicated with arrows in figure 3. The instrument will be kept in place through a click/spring system. Figure 4: Bulkhead frame for the ALPHALINE MFD Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. 3 Connecting the ALPHALINE MFD De ALPHALINE MFD has three different connectors on the back of the instrument. Connector 1 = Power supply connector (24VDC) Connector 2 = CAN data / RS232 Connector 3 = RS485 / RS422 Figure 5: Connectors of the MFD instrument Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.ALPHALINE MFD 3. There are two signal connectors and a power connector. The function of the connectors is indicated at the sticker on the bottom of the instrument and is displayed bellow.0 Page 10 of 96 . in figure 5. The remaining uncovered piece of the earth cover/shield that has been slid back needs to be attached under the metal clasp on the back of the instrument. otherwise the instrument will not work properly. a little more than half of the earth cover/shield that has been slid back will be attached to cable jacket with tape.0 Page 11 of 96 .3. Then. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. Figure 6: Cable assembly Note: The earth cover/shield needs to be cut only halfway in order to slide it back over the cable jacket. See figure 7. Cables need to be prepared according to figure 6. Figure 7: Correct cable assembly This will ensure the optimum protection effect of the earth cover/cable shield.1 Cable assembly It is important that all cables are assembled correct.ALPHALINE MFD 3. 5mm². The power supply connections are identical for every device type. The maximum width of the connectable wire is 2. Connector 1 in figure 5 is the power supply connection.3) of this manual. the instrument needs to be earthed. The complete connection diagram for every device type of the ALPHALINE MFD can be found in the appendix (paragraph 15. This means using a thick and as short as possible wire or earth shield. Figure 8: Correct earthing of the instrument 3.2 Earthing the ALPHALINE MFD In order to function properly.3. The polarity of the power supply connection is presented on the power supply circuit board as well as on the connection sticker on the backside of the instrument.ALPHALINE MFD 3. An earthing point can be found on the right side next to the signal connectors on the back of the instrument. Figure 9: Power supply connection Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. See figure 8.3 Connecting the power supply The ALPHALINE MFD needs to be connected to a 10VDC .40VDC power supply that can supply at least 1 ampere. This earthing point must be connected via a low impedance connection to the ship's mass.3.0 Page 12 of 96 . 4 Connecting the NMEA data signal The ALPHALINE MFD needs to receive the course information through the serial RS485/RS422 connection.3. also see figure 5. Figure 10: Connecting the NMEA signal The complete connection diagram for every device type of the ALPHALINE MFD can be found in the appendix (paragraph 15. This serial connection needs to be connected to connector 2. This data/information needs to comply with the IEC61162-1.0 Page 13 of 96 . These are the connections with pin numbers 31 and 32. The figure below shows the signal connectors including the corresponding sticker with the connection information.3) of this manual.ALPHALINE MFD 3. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3) of this manual. Figure 11: Connecting the instrument to the CAN-bus The length of the cable from connector 2 to the CAN-bus is maximal 30cm. Figure 12: The central dim/central control system (CAN bus) Note: The central dimsystem is a CAN-bus. This is a bus-system.0 Page 14 of 96 . and will only work between the ALPHALINE instruments of the ALPHALINE Multifunction line (MF) and the ALPHALINE Multifunction digital line (MFD). it must be connected to the CAN-bus.5 Connecting the CAN signal To remote control and remote dim the instrument. The complete connection diagrams of the ALPHALINE MFD are included in the appendix (paragraph 15.ALPHALINE MFD 3. The CAN-bus is explained in figure 12.3. These resistors can be connected directly into connector 3 (together with cable wiring) of the instrument at the end of the line. as shown in figure 12. It must be closed with 120~124 ohm resistors. which is a line topology. The CAN-bus can be connected to connector 2. with connections 1 and 2. The sentences as received and send by the different devices of the ALPHALINE MFD are explained in paragraph 1 of the chapter of the specific device.1 Accepted data sentences The ALPHALINE MFD accepts and sends asynchrony serial data at 4800 baud via the RS485/RS422/RS232 inputs/outputs.6. Start D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7=0 Stop Baud rate = 4800 Data bits = 8 (bit D7 is always null/zero) Parity = none Stop bits = 1 All received data is interpreted as ASCII characters.3.ALPHALINE MFD 3. This data needs to consist of data frames of 8 data bits.0 Page 15 of 96 . 1 stop bit and no parity bits. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3.6 NMEA Data sentences 3. which forms sentences as set in the IEC61162-1 norm. ALPHASPEED MFD . and the device is completely switched off. 4) ‘dim/menu/enter’ button During normal operation the only button functioning is the DIM/MENU/ENTER button. a menu will be shown to set the type of the instrument. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. In the LCD-display.2. The left and right buttons only function during dimming and menu mode.ALPHALINE MFD 4. four push buttons are placed in the front of the instrument.1.ALPHATIME MFD . How to operate the menu that is showed is explained in paragraph 4.1. The instrument will switch off after 5 seconds.ALPHACONTROL MFD If the type of the instrument is not defined. ALPHALINE MFD operation This section explains how the ALPHALINE MFD is operated. the ‘on/off’ key needs to be pressed for approximately 5 seconds. The LCD-display will turn black. This button can be used to go to ‘dimming mode’ or ‘menu mode’. This button can only be used to switch the instrument on or off. The keys can be released when the menu is showed. The only button with a fixed function is the ‘On/Off’-button. The instrument will start up as the user defined which can be: .4. The other three buttons have various functions depending on the mode the instrument is in at that moment. This button works under all circumstances.1 Switching the ALPHALINE MFD on The ALPHALINE MFD can be turned on by a short press on the ‘on/off’-key. If it is needed to change the function of the device. If the instrument is in alarm (the ‘alarm mode’) is the ‘dim/menu/enter’ button used to accept the alarm. the ‘left’-key and the ‘right’-key must be pressed together directly after pressing the ‘on/off’-key.1 Soft keys In order to operate the ALPHALINE MFD.2. How to operate this menu is explained in paragraph 4. 4.ALPHACOURSE MFD . 4. The instrument will boot up immediately.2 Switching the ALPHALINE MFD off In order to turn off the ALPHALINE MFD. 2) ‘right’ button. Figure 13: 1) ‘left’ button. the name and the software version of the instrument is showed.ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD .4.0 Page 16 of 96 . 4. 3) ‘on/off’ button. ALPHALINE MFD 4. During this mode.2. depending on the set device type. Normal mode Alarm mode Dim mode Menu mode 4. Figure 14: ALPHALINE MFD as ALPHASPEED MFD in normal mode Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. 4.2 Work mode/states The ALPHALINE MFD can be in one of the four possible modes/statuses. These are: 1.0 Page 17 of 96 . the instrument is in normal mode.1 Normal mode If there are no alarms and if the instrument is not in dimming or menu mode. the instrument displays the information. 3. 2. 0 Page 18 of 96 . After accepting. The alarm text will disappear from the screen and the ‘normal mode’ screen will be restored.1 NMEA timeout alarm The first type alarm is the timeout alarm. the alarm can be resolved by sending the right data on the right COM-port or changing the settings of the used COM-port.2. If the cause of the alarm is corrected. NMEA timeout alarm 2. This alarm is deactivated when one NMEA sentence is received fully correctly. the instrument will automatically go back to normal mode. Invalid NMEA data If either one of the alarms becomes active. An example of the Alphaspeed MFD with an NMEA timeout alarm is showed in figure 15. The correct data depends on the set device type.ALPHALINE MFD 4. and this message will flash. the instrument's background light will turn red and start flashing and a buzzer/audio tone will be audible. and the buzzer/audio tone will switch off.2. This alarm is activated if the instrument receives NMEA sentences with invalid data in the data fields. This alarm will be activated when the instrument does not receive data for 8~10 seconds.2. see figure 16. 4. the instrument will go back to normal mode. If the cause of the alarm is now corrected or has already been corrected. The alarm text will disappear from the screen. The instrument now is in alarm mode (not accepted).2.2 Invalid NMEA alarm The second alarm is the NMEA invalid data alarm.2. The background light will go back from red to the originally selected color.2 Alarm mode The ALPHALINE MFD has two types of alarms. Figure 15: ALPHALINE MFD as ALPHASPEED MFD in alarm mode The alarm always has to be accepted first by pressing the ‘dim/menu’ button. which are: 1. In the display is the source of the alarm showed. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the instrument's background light will stay and the buzzer/audio tone will switch off. As long as the alarm is not corrected. the alarm text will remain displayed. The data for the set device type can be looked up in paragraph 1 of the chapter of the specific device. 4. If the cause of the alarm is not corrected. the brightness of the backlight will decrease by one step.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 16: ALPACOURSE MFD invalid alarm 4. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. See the following figure. to dimming be done by level of the Figure 17: Dimming mode By shortly pressing the 'left' button. the instrument needs to be set mode.0 Page 19 of 96 . By shortly pressing the 'right' button. the brightness of the backlight will increase by one step. This can shortly pressing the 'dim/menu' button. The dimming mode can only be activated from the normal mode. Only pressing and release will dim the backlight If none of the buttons are pressed for 3 or 4 seconds.3 Dim mode (Dimming the background) The brightness of the backlight of the instrument can be adjusted in 15 steps from In order to adjust the brightness of the backlight. the instrument will automatically return to normal mode. 1 to 100%. Note: Continuously pressing the 'left' or 'right' button does not affect the brightness of the backlight. The display will now show the brightness backlight in text as well as graphically.2. and ‘right’ button are pressed simultaneously during the complete startup until the menu appears.4. the mode changes to menu mode and the device type menu is showed. which is always the last menu item.or ‘right’ button. 4. the menu cursor will jump to the fist item.1 Device type menu If the device is powered on for the first time or the ‘left’. In order to open or select a menu item. The menu will be opened or the item will be activated by a short press on the ‘dim/menu’ button. the language of the instrument and how the information is shown on the display can be changed in the menu. Menu cursor Figure 18: Menu cursor in the LCD display This cursor can be used to select and open menu’s or submenu’s or can be used to select and activate menu items.0 Page 20 of 96 .2. Figure 19: The device type menu Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. Selection of and navigating through the menus is done with a round cursor on the left side of the text. the color of the background. In order to select a submenu or an item. For example. This menu can be operated as every other menu. Every menu can be closed and returned to the previous menu by selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ item. The main menu will now appear in the LCD screen. See figure 18.2. When the cursor is in front of the first item and the ‘left’ key is pressed. the menu will close and the device will return to ‘normal mode’.ALPHALINE MFD 4. The menu can be opened by pressing the 'dim/menu' button for approximately 6 seconds. the cursor can be moved with a short press on the ‘left’. When the cursor is in front of the last menu item and the ‘right’ key is pressed. the cursor will jump to the last item.4 Menu mode (using the menu) The instrument's settings can be changed via the menu. as shown above. If the ‘Exit’ item is selected and activated from the main menu. the cursor must be moved to relevant item. The device now is in ‘menu mode’. this menu will close and the device will enter the ‘Hardware test mode’. By moving the cursor with the ‘left’.ALPHALINE MFD Selecting a device type The current set device type is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. If no device type is set. The menu will be loaded after the startup. The highlighting will change to the new selection. because there is no device type set. To close the hardware test mode. This mode is explained in paragraph 4. the ‘exit’ option must be selected and activated. Figure 20: Main menu From the main menu.and ‘right’ keys. no device type is selected. the menu will disappear and the screen will be cleared. 4.5. This mode can be used to test all the hardware functionality of the instrument.4. to close the menu mode and return to the normal mode. To re-open the menu. the device must be switched on. The device will start in the normal mode of the selected device type.2. the following submenus are opened: Set background color Language menu User menu Service menu Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. When switched off. the new desired device type can be selected. This menu directs to various submenus and an exit option. The device is not doing anything. On the first time the device is switched on. A short press on the ‘dim-menu’ key will save and apply the setting. so no highlighting will be displayed. the instrument must be switched off.0 Page 21 of 96 . The device will start up as a device type set in the ‘Device type’ menu or will display the menu when nothing is set. Selecting the hardware test When selecting and activating the ‘Hardware test’. Close the menu To exit this menu. There is no way to exit the hardware test mode. switch the device off.2.2 Main menu The main menu is the start menu. 2. After selecting.3 Background color menu This menu is used to choose the instrument’s backlight.0 Page 22 of 96 . The instrument will return to the main menu. and return to the main menu. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated. There are three possible backlight colors.2. the selection can be saved and applied with a press on the ‘dim/menu’-button. 4. The color will directly change to the selected color.4. the instrument language can be set.4. There are three supported languages: Nederlands Engels Duits (Dutch) (English) (German) Figure 22: Language menu Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. Red Green White Figure 21: Background menu The ‘left’ and ‘right’ keys can be used to select the desired color.4 Set language menu In this menu.ALPHALINE MFD 4. To exit this menu. user preferences can be set. The language of the menu will change in the selected language. Figure 23: Switch central dim on or off To do so. When entering the Service menu from the Main menu. However. there is a generic submenu that exists for every device type.2. only the listening to the central dim messages on the CAN-bus can be turned on or off. the new setting will be saved and the device will listen to central dimming messages.2.4.and ‘right’-keys to the desired setting. 4. Central dimming can be turned on or off. the menus are explained for the device types.9. By selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ item. This can be done by pressing the ‘right’ button short for two times.7 Service menu In the service menu.4. More about this is explained in paragraph 4. the selected language will be saved and applied. The service menu will be opened. changes can be made that affect the working of the device. the device will listens to central dim messages on the CAN-bus and will react to it by dimming the background. a password will be asked.3 of the chapter of the specific device. From paragraph 3. The device will return to the user menu. to prevent unauthorized people to make important changes to the instrument. 4. To leave this menu.0 Page 23 of 96 . like changing the COM that the device listens on. When the ‘Enter’ option is selected.2.4.2.6 Central dimming menu In the central dimming menu. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated. opening can be done by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button short.ALPHALINE MFD The ‘left’ and ‘right’ keys can be used to select the desired language. the instrument will return to the main menu. In this menu. If it is set to on. the ‘Central dimming menu’. The contents of this menu depend on the selecting device type. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the ‘Enter’ option must be selected. the device can be controlled to join the central dimming. displaying the seconds for the ALPHATIME or an acoustical indication of a course change for the ALPHACOURSE can be set in the submenus of the user menu. the ‘CAN menu’. the cursor can be moved with the ‘left’. The dim group. 4. To activate the new setting. For example. the CAN address and the minimal dim value also can be changed.5 User menu In the user menu. A rectangle indicates the current setting. After pressing the ‘dim/menu’ button. In this menu.4. the ‘dim/menu’-button must be pressed short. The indication will jump to the new setting. 8 NMEA-monitor To check the NMEA on the com ports.2. The menu layout is shown in figure 25.ALPHALINE MFD The contents of this menu depend on the selecting device type. An $HEHDT-sentence is received on the RS422 port The selected comport is indicated by a rectangle. The COM ports can be selected with the ‘left’. the ‘dim/menu’ button must be pressed short.3 of the chapter of the specific device are the menus explained for the device types. the three comports.0 Page 24 of 96 . From paragraph 3. 4.2. or the NMEA-monitor can be closed by selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. there are a few additional settings that must be set to make it work correctly. The previous menu. These additional settings must be done in the CAN-menu. However.9 CAN-menu To central control or central dim the device. there are submenu’s that exists for every device type.and ‘right’ keys.and ‘right’ keys.4. the service menu will appear.4. With the ‘left’. it will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. beneath the menu frame. a submenu appears with three options. another COM port can be selected to view the received data. and an ‘Exit’option. After opening this menu. To select the com port for viewing the data. Figure 24: NMEA Monitor. 4. If the comport receives data. NMEA Monitor CAN Menu Factory settings (Not available for ALPHACONTROL) The other submenus depend on the selected device type. the received data can be displayed on the display. These addresses will be scanned and stored by the ALPHACONTROL. with ‘Alphacourse MF’ corresponding to address 11. To close the CAN-menu and return to the service menu. the specific device will be addresses by sending the commando’s. it is recommended to set the can addresses in an ascending order. After selecting.0 Page 25 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD Figure 25: CAN main menu In this menu. the following submenus can be opened. the addresses for central controlling will be stored sorted ascending. if there are three ALPHACOURSE instruments on the CAN bus that must be central controlled. An example is showed in the figure below. ‘Alphacourse MF 3’. When scanning the CAN bus with the ALPHACONTROL MFD. Address 13 Address 12 Address 11 (displayed: ‘Alphacourse MF 3’) (displayed: ‘Alphacourse MF 2’) (displayed: ‘Alphacourse MF 1’) This address of the ALPHALINE MFD device can be set in the CAN address menu. ‘Alphacourse MF 2’. If there are more devices of the same type (for example three ALPHACOURSE MF instruments) on the bus.and ‘right’ keys can be used to move the cursor to the desired submenu. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated 4. the instruments will be displayed as ‘Alphacourse MF 1’.2. For example. ‘Alphacourse MF 2’ corresponding to address 12 and so on.4. CAN Address menu Dim Group menu Minimal dim value The ‘left’. every device has to have a unique address. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. so it is important that every device has a unique address. opening can be done by pressing the ‘dim/menu’-button.10 CAN address menu If the device is used in a central dim/central control system with multiple devices. To remote control the device. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will change the cursor to the next line. In figure 26. the cursor is in front of the first menu line. to avoid conflicts with central dimming and communication with other devices.4. the number can be changed into the desired value. The intention is that all the devices on the central dim system that are the same distance of the user are assigned to a dim group. this line must be selected and activated. It can be tried again by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button again. The selected number is displayed highlighted. The CAN address cannot be set greater than 2047 and cannot be zero. When the last number is selected.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 26: CAN address menu with the first number selected Setting the numbers The menu is shown in figure 26. the selection can be changed to the following number using the ‘Dim/menu’ button. the ‘Save’ option must be selected and activated. The numbers will be saved into the memory.11 Dim group menu If the device is used in a central dimming system. 4. After selecting the right number. Save the numbers To save the numbers. The numbers will immediately change to the previous setting. the saving failed. the ‘Reset’ option. Every instrument can be assigned to one of the five available dim groups. Close this menu When the ‘Exit’ option is selected and activated. and after successfully saving. After a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will the first number element will be selected. a minimal dim value can be assigned. the cursor will jump to the next line. When nothing happens for about one second. Resetting the numbers To restore the numbers in the first line to the saved numbers. so the backlight intensity cannot be decreased more than the minimal dim value.and ‘right’ keys.2. the ‘Exit’ option. Using the ‘left’. by the Minimal Dim value menu. the instruments must be assigned to a dim group. the device will return to the CAN menu.0 Page 26 of 96 . the first number is selected. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. By opening. To every dim group. When dimming from 100% to 0). the cursor is in front of the first menu line. Using the ‘left’. In this way. the backlight intensity of the instruments of group 1 will not be less than 40%. in figure 26.and ‘right’ keys. By opening. With a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button.ALPHALINE MFD A possible Dim group configuration: Dim group 1 Dim group 2 Figure 27: Example Dim groups For example. as shown in figure 28. The selected number is displayed highlighted. the minimal dim value of group 1 is 40% and the minimal dim value of group 2 is 0%. The dim group can be set in the Dim group menu. the instruments in the overhead console will remain legible. the number can Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. Figure 28: Dim group menu Setting the numbers The menu is shown in figure 28.0 Page 27 of 96 . In this figure is the first line selected and is the first number displayed highlighted. the first number element will be selected. The number will immediately change to the previous setting. The backlight intensity cannot be reduced more than the value set in this menu when dimming remotely. The selected number is displayed highlighted. With a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button. The dim group cannot be set to zero and cannot be greater than five.2.0 Page 28 of 96 . this line must be selected and activated.10. By opening. over the CAN bus. as set in the Dim Group menu.4. When dimming the instrument with the keys. the number can be changed into the desired value. 4. The dim group number will be saved into the memory.4. the ‘Reset’ option. the cursor will jump to the next line. How the Dim Group can be set is described in paragraph 4. Setting the numbers The menu is shown in figure 29. Setting the numbers To save the number. the first number element will be selected.12 Minimal dim value menu In the minimal dim value menu. as described in paragraph 4. the device will return to the CAN menu. Setting the numbers When the ‘Exit’ option is selected and activated. After selecting the right dim group. the device can be dimmed from 1% to 100%. the ‘Reset’ option. the dim value can be set that the device will not pass. This value applies to the whole dim group. and after successfully saving. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the saving failed.and ‘right’ keys. Setting the numbers To restore the number in the first line to the saved numbers. When nothing happens for about one second. Using the ‘left’. It can be tried again by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button again. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will change the cursor to the next line.3.2. the ‘Save’ option must be selected and activated. The numbers will immediately change to the previous setting.2. Setting the numbers To restore the numbers in the first line to the saved numbers. the cursor is in front of the first menu line. After selecting the right dim group.ALPHALINE MFD be changed into the desired value. this line must be selected and activated. Figure 29: Minimal dim value menu Note: The minimal dim value only works for dimming by the central dim system by the CAN bus. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will change the cursor to the next line. the ‘Exit’ option. After opening this menu. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. RS232) The analogue input module Digital inputs/outputs Central dimming can be tested with another Alphaline MF/MFD instrument.ALPHALINE MFD Setting the numbers To save the numbers. this option can be used. After selecting and activating the first option. the ‘Reset factory settings’ item. ‘Reset factory defaults’. RS422. the cursor will jump to the next line. The device will return to the Service menu. and after successfully saving. The three COM ports (RS485. 4. This menu can be closed by selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option.2.13 Factory settings To restore the all the settings to the factory default.0 Page 29 of 96 . Setting the numbers When the ‘Exit’ option is selected and activated.4. It can be tried again by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button again. the saving failed. Figure 30: Restore the factory settings Only opening the menu does not affect the settings.5 Hardware test Selecting mode. the ‘Save’ option must be selected and activated. The minimal dim value will be saved into the memory. the cursor is in front of the first option. the settings are restored to the factory defaults. which are. When nothing happens for about one second. the device will return to the CAN menu. 4. and the cursor is moved to the next option. the ‘Exit’ option. the ‘Exit’ option. all and activating this menu item will change the mode to hardware test mode. In this the hardware functionalities can be tested.2. the square on the screen is displayed filled. An ohm meter or a relais for example can be connected to the digital out port on the connectors as displayed behind the text. the digital I/O and the ADC is showed. This also applies to the digital outputs. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. If a high signal is detected on one of the digital inputs. Their state is toggled every 500ms. If an NMEA sentence is received on one of the NMEA ports. the square is empty. the state of the com ports. The output value of the ADC (analogue to digital) module is displayed. see figure 29. it is showed on the display behind the appropriate text.0 Page 30 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD Figure 31: Screen of the ALPHALINE MFD in hardware test mode As shown in figure 31. If a low signal is detected (not connected). which applies to all the set device types: Main menu o Background menu • Red • Green • White • Exit o Language menu • Nederlands (Dutch) • English • Deutsch (German) • Exit o User menu Central dimming • On • Off • Exit Exit o Service menu NMEA-monitor • RS-485 • RS-422 • RS-232 • Exit • CAN-menu • CAN address o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Dim group o Enter number o Reset number o Save number o Exit • Minimal dim value o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Reset factory defaults • Exit • Exit o Exit Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.6 Sketch global menu structure The global menu structure of the ALPHALINE MFD.0 Page 31 of 96 .2.ALPHALINE MFD 4. 3. not influenced by waves or water flow.1 NMEA signals To calculate the speed values.ALPHALINE MFD 5. sent by the GPS antennas. The calculated values for the bow and stern are the values for the extreme tip of the bow and the extreme tip of the stern. The ALPHASPEED displays this information on the LCD display and transmit it to other listeners on the RS422 bus. The NMEA signals must be of the following format.5. 5. ALPHASPEED MFD The ALPHASPEED MFD uses two GPS signals (GPS Bow and GPS Stern) and a heading signal to calculate the movement and the speed of the ship.3.and stern values and directions are the values and the direction of the extreme tip. Setting the master/slave setting is described in paragraph 5. The bow. the ALPHASPEED MFD uses two kinds of NMEA signals.0 Page 32 of 96 . as described in paragraph 3. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. When set as master. The factory default is slave.6. if the length values are set correctly. The ALPHASPEED MFD does not calculate the gross movement of the ship. Note! Due the above mentioned interpretations errors can occur. displays it on the display and transmit it as an $xxVBW-sentence. calculated by speeds over the ground. The by the ALPHASPEED MFD displayed speeds are speeds over the ground. It does calculate the movement of the bow and stern and the speed at which this happens. The ALPHASPEED MFD listens to NMEA sentences.3. The displayed speed is the speed over ground. for example the ALPHASPEED MFD in slave mode. The ALPHASPEED does not calculate speed nor does anything with the speed through the water. the bow and the stern. the device will calculate the speeds and directions. The ALPHASPEED MFD can be set as master device or slave device. the VTG signals from the GPS receivers and an HDT signal from the gyro compass or GPS compass. The gyro signal and one of the GPS signals can be connected on the same comport using a data combiner. GPS Bow and GPS stern signals cannot be distinguished by the device if they are received on the same COM port! Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 33 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD For the best result are GPS antennas with a minimal update rate of 10Hz recommended. GPS antennas with a lower update rate will cause a noticeable slower change of speed on the screen and on the slaves! Note: The GPS signals cannot be connected on the same comport. 1 Normal mode In normal mode. The unit of the speed can be set in the user menu.2 Speed sentence The NMEA sentence as transmitted by the ALPHASPEED MFD in master mode or received by the ALPASPEED MFD in slave mode is as following. Arrows on the display indicates the direction of the movement.0 Page 34 of 96 . the ‘Invert bow/stern menu’ from the ‘User menu’ can be used.3.3.3. If the device is in alarm mode (see paragraph 5. 5. The only values used are the longitudinal ground speed and the bow/stern transverse ground speed. 5. In order to invert the bow/stern. The screen in normal mode is shown in figure 32 for the head up with not inverted bow/stern and for the head down. with the status bits for marking the validity of the speed. the Alphaspeed will transmit the last calculated sentences with an invalid status bit. The status bits are marked as invalid.3. the device can be in different working modes.ALPHALINE MFD 5. knots or m/s with knots as factory default. the bow and the stern.2). and can be km/h.3 Working modes/states As mentioned in paragraph 4.3.2. the device displays the speed of the ship. with inverted bow/stern. The other values in the sentence are empty. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. This is described in paragraph 5. submenu ‘Speed unit’. The alarms are triggered by wrong NMEA sentences or no NMEA data. If the alarm is accepted. NMEA timeout alarm Invalid NMEA data Every NMEA input has an alarm. The alarm can be accepted by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button. an acoustical signal will be audible and the source of the alarm is blinking in the display. The device now is in alarm mode. If the alarm is triggered.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 32: The ALPHASPEED MFD in normal mode with head up (left) and with head down/inverted bow and stern (right) 5. the alarm source will stop blinking. Figure 33: The ALPHASPEED MFD in alarm mode The device will return to normal mode if the alarm is accepted and correct data is received. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the backlight will turn red. the device will return to normal mode. at the position where the uparrow is located in normal mode.0 Page 35 of 96 .2 Alarm mode The ALPHALINE MFD has two types of alarm. If correct data is received.3. as shown in figure 34. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated.2. To exit the User menu and return to the main menu.3.3. the global menu structure is explained.1 User menu In this menu. Figure 34: the user menu of the ALPHASPEED Invert bow/stern Speed unit menu Using the ‘left’.4.ALPHALINE MFD 5. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. there are some device setting specific submenus in the User menu and the service menu. The highlighting will change to the new setting and the setting is saved and applied.3. The desired option can be selected with the ‘left’.3 Menu modus In paragraph 4.2 Speed unit menu In this menu. By pressing the ‘dim/menu’ button. However.3. the setting can be saved. the correct menu can be selected. the following are additional submenus available. user specific settings can be set.and ‘right’ keys. The current selection is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. On top of the overall submenus.and ‘right’ keys.3. the selected menu can be opened. the unit of the speed can be selected. 5. With a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button.0 Page 36 of 96 . 5. The factory default is Knots. the User menu. the device will return to the User menu.3. As shown in figure 35. Kilometers per hour (Km/h) Knots (Kn) Meters per second (m/s) By selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option. 5. ‘Knots’ is set. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save and apply the new setting.3. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option.0 Page 37 of 96 . By setting the Invert bow/stern option to ‘On’. This can be useful if the device is seen towards the stern.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 35: Set the speed unit.and ‘right’ keys.3 Invert bow/stern In this menu. the direction of the ship is down. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. The result after setting the ‘invert bow/stern’ option to ‘On’ is showed in figure 32. the device will return to the previous menu. the desired option can be selected. ’The Alphaspeed in Normal mode’ Figure 36: The device in normal mode with inverted bow/stern As shown in figure 36 is the current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. With the ‘left’. The factory default is a ship with the direction up. the direction of the displayed ship can be configured. the following units can be selected. In this case. with pin numbers 31 and 32 on the back of the instrument.3. only a serial connection to the master is required. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. A connection from the master to the GPS-en and the gyro compass is not needed. The available submenus depend on the ‘Master unit’ setting. If set to off.3.5 Master unit menu The master unit menu can be used to configure whether the Alphaspeed acts as master unit or not.3. the device will listen to the VTG and HDT sentences. On top of the overall submenus.4 Service menu In the service menu. settings can be changed that affects the working of the device.ALPHALINE MFD 5. Note: If the device is set as slave.2. will calculate the speeds of the ship with it and will transmit it on the RS422 bus to other speed instruments.9. 5.3. The COM port is factory default set to RS485.3. on the COM port which can be set in paragraph 5. If set to on. the device will listens to the $--VBW sentence as described in paragraph 5. the following menus are showed. Master unit Input menu VBW-input menu (If master-unit is set on) (If master-unit is set off) Figure 37: The Service menu of the Alphaspeed in slave mode.2.0 Page 38 of 96 . like the Alphaspeed MFD in slave mode. and ‘right’ keys. the desired option can be selected. the desired menu can be selected.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 38: Master unit menu to change to operation mode of the Alphaspeed.0 Page 39 of 96 . as shown in figure 38. it needs a few additional settings to correct the speed as good and accurate as possible. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save the new setting. The following submenus are available. These settings can be set in the submenus of the Input menu. To return to the Service menu. the device will return to the User menu. 5. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.and ‘right’ keys. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated.3. With the ‘left’. • • Serial set Set Ships length Figure 39: The input menu for the Alphaspeed in Master mode.3. The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text.6 Input menu If the device is configured as Master unit. By pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option. the selected menu will be opened. With the ‘left’. the signal type can be linked to a COM port.and ‘right’ keys can be used to move the selection. 5. To save the selection.and ‘right’ keys. the ‘left’.7 Serial set menu In the serial set menu.8 GPS Bow. the ‘Dim/menu’ button must be pressed. • • • RS485 RS422 RS232 The selected option is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. The highlighting will change to the new selection and the new setting will be applied to the calculation Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the selected menu will be opened. • • • GPS Bow GPS Stern Gyro Figure 40: The Serial set menu With the ‘left’. as explained in paragraph 5. GPS Stern. To change the com port. To return to the Input menu.0 Page 40 of 96 . The ALPHALINE MFD has three COM ports.3. After opening this menu.3. By pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated.ALPHALINE MFD 5.3.7. The three by the ALPHASPEED MFD used signals can be linked to the three possible COM ports.3. different kinds of signals can be linked to the COM port. three submenus are displayed. Gyro link menu In this menu. the desired menu can be selected.3.3. the location of the GPS antennas is needed. In this figure the GPS stern is linked to the RS422 port. movement and direction of the movement of the bow and stern of the ship.0 Page 41 of 96 . Selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option will result in returning to the Input menu. it is needed to calculate the offset of the antennas relative to the ship. To calculate the offset. 5.3.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 41: Link the GPS Stern to a com port. To return to the Serial set menu. This can be set in the Ships length submenus. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated.3. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.9 Ships length menu To calculate the speed. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will result in opening the menu. • • • Ships length Length GPS Bow Length GPS Stern Figure 42: Set the Ships Length After selecting the right menu. ALPHALINE MFD 5.3.3.10 Ships length, Length GPS bow, length GPS stern menu In this menu, the length of the ship and the distance of the GPS antenna to the bow and the distance of the GPS to the stern can be set. With these settings, the offset of the antennas can be calculated, as described in the introduction of this paragraph, chapter five. Figure 43: Set the Ships Length. The first number is selected for changing Setting the numbers The menu is shown in 43. By opening, the cursor is in front of the first menu line. With a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button, the first number element will be selected. The selected number is displayed highlighted. Using the ‘left’- and ‘right’ keys, the number can be changed into the desired value. After selecting the right number, a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will move the highlighting to the next number, and this number can be changed with the ‘left’- and ‘right’ keys. After selecting and setting the last number, a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will move the cursor to the next line, the ‘Reset’ option. Resetting the numbers To restore the numbers in the first line to the saved numbers, this line must be selected and activated. The numbers will immediately change to the previous setting. Saving the numbers To save the numbers, the ‘Save’ option must be selected and activated. The size length will be saved into the memory, and after successfully saving, the cursor will jump to the next line, the ‘Exit’ option. When nothing happens for about one second, the saving has failed. It can be tried again by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button again. Close the menu When the ‘Exit’ option is selected and activated, the device will return to the CAN menu. 5.3.3.11 VBW-input menu If the device is configured as slave unit, this menu will appear in the service menu. In this menu, the COM port which is used to receive ALPHASPEED MFD Master Data with the format $xxVBW, as shown in paragraph 5.2, can be set. There are three COM ports available; • RS485 • RS422 • RS232 Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 42 of 96 ALPHALINE MFD Figure 44: Set the VBW-input. VBW input is currently expected on the RS422 port The current set COM port is displayed highlighted by a rectangle around the text. To select another COM port, use the ‘left’- and ‘right’ keys to select it. With a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button, the selection will be saved and applied and the highlighting on the display will jump to the new selection. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option, the menu will return to the Service menu. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 43 of 96 ALPHALINE MFD 5.3.4 Sketch Menu structure The global menu structure of the ALPHALINE MFD, which applies to all the set device types: Main menu o Background menu • Red • Green • White • Exit o Language menu Nederlands (Dutch) English Deutsch (German) Exit o User menu Invert bow/stern • On • Off • Exit Speed unit • Km/h • Knots • M/s • Exit Central dimming • On • Off • Exit Exit o Service menu Master unit o On o Off o Exit Input menu (if Master unit is set to ‘On’) o Serial set GPS Bow • RS485 • RS422 • RS232 • Exit GPS Stern • RS485 • RS422 • RS232 • Exit Gyro • RS485 • RS422 • RS232 • Exit o Ship length Ships length • Enter numbers • Reset numbers • Save numbers • Exit Length GPS Bow • Enter numbers Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 44 of 96 0 Page 45 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD • Reset numbers • Save numbers • Exit Length GPS Stern • Enter numbers • Reset numbers • Save numbers • Exit Exit o Exit NMEA-monitor • RS-485 • RS-422 • RS-232 • Exit CAN-menu • CAN address o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Dim group o Enter number o Reset number o Save number o Exit • Minimal dim value o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit Factory settings • Reset factory settings • Exit Exit • o Exit Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the device listens to the $--RMC sentence. ALPHATIME MFD The ALPHATIME MFD displays the actual time and date. To do so. The sentences must be of the following format: Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. depending on the time zone settings.1 NMEA signals The ALPHATIME MFD uses the GPS to synchronize the internal clock. the device listens to the $--ZDA sentence. as described in paragraph 6. If this setting is configured as automatically synchronize time zone with GPS. one GPS sentences are used. 6.0 Page 46 of 96 .3. because every GPS antenna transmits an $--RMX sentence.2.4. by user definition. in 24-hours format with the date as readable text and the time with or without seconds.ALPHALINE MFD 6. If the device is configured to manual time zone offset. the Language menu can be used.1 Normal mode In the normal mode. The date is displayed as readable text.2. To set the correct language. the device can be in different working modes.0 Page 47 of 96 . the UTC offset is displayed.2.2 Working modes/states As mentioned in paragraph 4.2. the ALPHALINE MFD instrument can be in Alarm mode. as described in paragraph 4.2.2. in the language as set in the Language menu. The ALPHATIME MFD has two types of alarms. 6. • • NMEA Timeout alarm Invalid NMEA data Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. The time is displayed in 24hours format.2.4. the device displays the actual time and date. Figure 45: The Alphatime in normal mode without seconds displayed 6.2 Alarm mode As described in paragraph 4.4. with user definable seconds display.ALPHALINE MFD 6. At the bottom of the display. T. The alarms are triggered by wrong NMEA sentences or no NMEA data. If correct data is received. the alarm source will stop blinking.0 Page 48 of 96 .4.S.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 46: The Alphatime in alarm mode Every NMEA input has an alarm. The alarm can be accepted by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button.3. If the alarm is accepted. However. 6. the backlight will turn red. some user specific settings can be set.2. the global menu structure is explained. settings • Time zone menu Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. If the alarm is triggered. an acoustical signal will be audible and the source of the alarm is blinking in the display and appears below the UTC offset.2. 6.2.1 User menu In the User menu.3 Menu modus In paragraph 4. The device now is in alarm mode. there are some device setting specific submenus in the User menu and the service menu. the device will return to normal mode. The device will return to normal mode if the alarm is accepted and correct data is received. There following submenus are showed: • Seconds display • D. it means the summertime is active.3 Daylight Saving Time (DST) setting In the ALPHATIME MFD.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 47: the user menu of the Alphatime 6. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save and apply the new setting.3. The factory default is ‘off’.and ‘right’ keys. the daylight saving time (DST) can be configured.2. Figure 48: Set whether seconds are displayed or not The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option. the displaying of the seconds can be switched on or off.2 Seconds display In the Seconds display menu.0 Page 49 of 96 .2. a wider frame in the normal mode display will be displayed and the seconds of the time are showed. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3. It can be turned on or off. With the ‘left’. the device will return to the User menu. If it is turned off. 6. If it is switched on. and one hour will be added to the current time. When it is turned on. the frame in the normal mode display is displayed smaller and the seconds are not showed. the desired option can be selected. 0 Page 50 of 96 . In this sentence. Figure 50: Time zone menu with ‘Automatic set’ set to ‘Off’ After opening this menu. With the ‘left’. the $--RMC sentence will be used as also explained in paragraph 6. a submenu appears. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option. If the setting in the ‘Automatic set’ menu is set to ‘off’. How the $--ZDA sentence looks.1. is explained in the next paragraph. the UTC offset is included. a Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.2.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 49: Set the daylight saving time setting. paragraph 6. For synchronizing with the GPS. the current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text.4 Time zone menu The current time zone of the ship can be set manually for simple GPS antennas or it can be set to automatically. If it is set to automatically. The current time is corrected by the set value. currently set to ‘Off’. How this menu can be used.3. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save and apply the new setting.2.5. the $--ZDA sentence will be used to synchronize the current time and date. 6. is explained in paragraph 6. The contents of this menu depends on the setting of the first submenu. the current time zone can be manually entered.and ‘right’ keys. the device will return to the User menu. If the setting is set to manual. the ‘Automatic set’ menu. When the menu is opened. so the time for the current time zone can be calculated and displayed. the desired option can be selected.1.3. the ‘Set offset’ menu.3. the device will return to the User menu. 6.and ‘right’ keys. Figure 51: Set the automatic time zone synchronization with the GPS The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text.2.0 Page 51 of 96 .3.3. the manually offset can be set. In this menu.6.6 Set offset menu To set the UTC offset manually.ALPHALINE MFD second submenu will be showed. the Set offset menu can be used.2. 6. as explained in paragraph 6. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save the new setting.2. the type of GPS synchronizing and the type of used UTC offset can be used.3. positive or negative.2. In this menu. Using this menu can be described in paragraph 6. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option. an UTC offset can be set up to the minute. The first number is selected for changing Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. Figure 52: Set the UTC offset manually. With the ‘left’.5 Automatic set menu In this menu.4. the desired option can be selected. the device will return to the Time zone menu. Saving the numbers To save the numbers. The numbers will immediately change to the previous setting. the ‘Save’ option must be selected and activated. The sign in front of the first line. With a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button. After selecting the right number.2.4. and so on for all of the numbers. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will move the highlighting to the next number. • NMEA Data input Figure 53: The service menu of the Alphatime. the cursor is in front of the first menu line. The UTC offset will be saved into the memory. the saving has failed. 6. and after successfully saving. It can be tried again by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button again. UTC – To set the UTC offset negative. Close the menu When the ‘Exit’ option is selected and activated. Resetting the numbers To restore the numbers in the first line to the saved numbers.6. After selecting and setting the last number. the ‘Exit’ option.ALPHALINE MFD Setting the numbers By opening. and this number can be changed with the ‘left’and ‘right’ keys. When nothing happens for about one second. the numbers line will change to a ‘-’. as explained in Paragraph 4. the following submenu is showed. the first number element will be selected.7 Service menu On top of the generic service menu. which is showed in figure 52.3. the cursor will jump to the next line. UTC+ To set the UTC offset positive. this option must be selected and activated. this option must be selected and activated. the ‘UTC -’ option.and ‘right’ keys. the number can be changed into the desired value. The sign in front of the first line. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will deselect the numbers line and move the cursor to the next line. this line must be selected and activated. the numbers line will change to a ‘+‘. Using the ‘left’.0 Page 52 of 96 . Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. The selected number is displayed highlighted.2. 8 NMEA Data input menu The COM port on which the NMEA data will be received can be set in this menu. the menu can be opened with a short press on the ‘dim/menu’.and ‘right’ keys. There are three available comports. 6. After selecting the desired submenu. To activate the COM port.ALPHALINE MFD The submenu to be opened can be selected with the ‘left’-and ‘right’ keys. The COM port on which the data will be received can be selected with the ‘left’. • • • RS485 RS422 RS232 Figure 54: Set the COM port for receiving time GPS data.3. the current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the selected COM port. After opening the menu. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 53 of 96 .2. ALPHALINE MFD 6.0 (if ‘Automatic set’ is set to ‘off’) Page 54 of 96 .2.4 Sketch menu structure The menu structure of the ALPHATIME MFD: Main menu o Background menu • Red • Green • White • Exit o Language menu • Nederlands (Dutch) • English • Deutsch (German) • Exit o User menu Seconds display • On • Off • Exit Daylight Saving Time • On • Off • Exit Timezone • Automatic set o On o Off o Exit • Set offset o Enter numbers o UTC – o UTC + o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit Central dimming • On • Off • Exit Exit o Service menu NMEA-data input • RS485 • RS422 • RS232 • Exit NMEA-monitor • RS-485 • RS-422 • RS-232 • Exit • CAN-menu • CAN address o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Dim group o Enter number Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. 0 Page 55 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD • o • Exit • • Exit o Reset number o Save number o Exit Minimal dim value o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit Reset factory defaults Exit Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD The ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD displays the actual time and date. If the device is configured to manual time zone offset. 7.0 Page 56 of 96 . the device listens to the $-ZDA sentence. To do so.ALPHALINE MFD 7. It also shows the speed in three digits. as described in paragraph 7. the device listens to the $--RMC sentences.1 NMEA signals The ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD uses the GPS to synchronize the internal clock. The sentences must be of the following format: Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3. in 24-hours format with the date as readable text and the time with or without seconds.4. with a user definable speed unit. If this setting is configured as automatically synchronize time zone. with one decimal. depending on the time zone settings. Every GPS antenna sends out an $--RMC sentence.2. two GPS sentences are used. by user definition. date and speed.ALPHALINE MFD The speed shown on the display is extracted from the VTG-sentence. The sentence must look as following. the ALPHATIME&SPEED in normal mode is showed. To set the correct language. as described in paragraph 4. the device displays the actual time.1 Normal mode In the normal mode.2 Working modes/states As mentioned in paragraph 4. the device can be in different working modes. 7.4. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 57 of 96 . The time is displayed in 24-hours format. It is displayed in big digits in the middle of the display. with user definable seconds display. as mentioned above.2. The speed of the ship is extracted from the VTG-sentence of the GPS antenna. At the bottom of the display. in the language as set in the Language menu.2. In figure 55.2. which is transmitted by almost every GPS antenna.4. 7. The date is displayed as readable text. the UTC offset is displayed. the Language menu can be used. 0 Page 58 of 96 .2.2. The ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD has two types of alarms. How this can be done. The alarm can be accepted by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button. as shown in figure 56.2 Alarm mode As described in paragraph 4. the ALPHALINE MFD instrument can be in Alarm mode. If the alarm is accepted. • • NMEA Timeout alarm Invalid NMEA data Figure 56: The Alphatime&speed in alarm mode Every NMEA input has an alarm. The alarms are triggered by wrong NMEA sentences or no NMEA data. 7.2. the alarm source will stop blinking.3. the device will return to normal mode. If correct data is received.7. an acoustical signal will be audible and the source of the alarm is blinking in the display. The device now is in alarm mode.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 55: The Alphatime&speed in normal mode The unit of the showed speed is adjustable by the user. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. If the alarm is triggered. The device will return to normal mode if the alarm is accepted and correct data is received. the backlight will turn red. between the speed unit and the time frame. using the ‘Speed unit menu’.2. is explained in paragraph 7. ALPHALINE MFD 7. There following submenus are showed: • Seconds display • D. 7.T.S. However.2.4.3 Menu modus In paragraph 4. the displaying of the seconds can be switched on or off. If it is turned off. there are some device setting specific submenus in the User menu and the service menu.3.2.0 Page 59 of 96 . the time frame in the normal mode display is displayed smaller and the seconds are not showed.3. a wide frame is displayed in normal mode and the seconds of the time are showed.2 Seconds display In the Seconds display menu. the global menu structure is explained.1 User menu In the User menu. settings • Time zone menu Figure 57: The user menu of the Alphatime&speed 7. some user specific settings can be set. Figure 58: Set the seconds display in the normal mode Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.2. If it is switched on. If it is set to automatically. 7.3. the desired option can be selected. the current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. so the time for the current time zone can be calculated and displayed. the $--ZDA sentence will be used to synchronize the current time and date.0 Page 60 of 96 . After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option. It can be switched on or off. the $--RMC sentence will be used as also explained in paragraph 7. the daylight saving time (DST) can be configured.ALPHALINE MFD The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. the device will return to the User menu. With the ‘left’.3.1. When it is switched on. it means the summertime is active. is explained in paragraph 7. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save the new setting. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option.1.and ‘right’ keys. the UTC offset is included. For synchronizing with the GPS. With the ‘left’. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save and apply the new setting. If the setting is set to manual.and ‘right’ keys. In this sentence. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the device will return to the User menu.3 Daylight Saving Time (DST) setting In the ALPHATIME MFD. and one hour will be added to the current time. Figure 59: Set the Daylight Saving Time setting When the menu is opened.4 Time zone menu The current time zone of the ship can be set manually for simple GPS antennas or it can be set to automatically.2. the desired option can be selected. the current time zone can be manually entered. The factory default is ‘off’.2. How this sentence looks. The current time is corrected by the set value. 7. 2.P. If the setting in the ‘Automatic set’ menu is set to ‘off’.3. the ‘Set offset’ menu. the ‘Automatic set’ menu.2. In this menu. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.and ‘right’ keys. the device will return to the time zone menu.5 Automatic set menu In this menu.3.2.3.0 Page 61 of 96 . a second submenu will be showed. is explained in paragraph 7.6. a submenu appears. the desired option can be selected. Figure 61: Set the automatic time zone sync with the G. The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 60: Time zone menu with ‘Automatic set’ set to ‘Off’ After opening this menu. the type of GPS synchronizing and the type of used UTC offset can be used.2. Using this menu is described in paragraph 7. The contents of this menu depends on the setting of the first submenu.4. the manually offset can be set.S. How this menu can be used. 7. as explained in paragraph 7. With the ‘left’.3. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option.5. Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save the new setting. the numbers line will change to a ‘-’. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will move the highlighting to the next number. In this menu. positive or negative.and ‘right’ keys. the cursor is in front of the first menu line. the Set offset menu can be used. UTC+ To set the UTC offset positive. the device will return to the Time zone menu. Figure 62: Set the UTC offset manually. After selecting and setting the last number. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the ‘Save’ option must be selected and activated. the ‘Exit’ option. Using the ‘left’.and ‘right’ keys. Exit When the ‘Exit’ option is selected and activated. the numbers line will change to a ‘+’. as showed in figure 62. The numbers will immediately change to the previous setting. the number can be changed into the desired value.3. Resetting the numbers To restore the numbers in the first line to the saved numbers. this line must be selected and activated. The sign in front of the first line.0 Page 62 of 96 . an UTC offset can be set up to the minute. With a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button.ALPHALINE MFD 7. The selected number is displayed highlighted. Saving the numbers To save the numbers.2. the ‘UTC -’ option.6 Set offset menu To set the UTC offset manually. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will move the cursor to the next line. The UTC offset will be saved into the memory. After selecting the right number. and this number can be changed with the ‘left’. this option must be selected and activated. the first number element will be selected. The sign in front of the first line. and after successfully saving. the cursor will jump to the next line. UTC – To set the UTC offset negative. with the first number selected for changing Setting the numbers By opening. this option must be selected and activated. The preferred speed unit can be set in the Speed unit menu.0 Page 63 of 96 . Activating by a press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will save the new setting. the following submenu is showed. 7.2.7 Speed unit menu The unit of the speed which is shown on the display in the normal mode is adjustable by the user. With the ‘left’.and ‘right’ keys.4. • NMEA Data input Figure 64: the Service menu for the Alphatime&speed Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.2. • • • Km/h (Kilometers per hour) Knots M/s (Meter per second) Figure 63: Set the speed unit for the speed to be displayed The current setting is highlighted by a square around the text. change the highlighting and apply it.ALPHALINE MFD 7. as explained in Paragraph 4.3. After selecting and activating the ‘Exit’ option.8 Service menu On top of the generic service menu. There are three options.3. the device will return to the User menu. the desired option can be selected. There are three available comports. the current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the selected COM port.and ‘right’ keys.3. • • • RS485 RS422 RS232 Figure 65: Select the COM port on which the data must be received After opening the menu. a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button will save the new selection. The COM port on which the data will be received can be selected with the ‘left’.0 Page 64 of 96 . Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. change the highlighting and apply the setting.2.9 NMEA Data input menu The COM port on which the NMEA data will be received can be set in this menu.ALPHALINE MFD 7. To activate the COM port. 0 (If ‘Automatic set’ is set to ‘off’) Page 65 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD 7.2.4 Sketch menu structure The menu structure of the ALPHATIME&SPEED MFD: Main menu o Background menu • Red • Green • White • Exit o Language menu • Nederlands (Dutch) • English • Deutsch (German) • Exit o User menu Speed unit • Km/h • Knots • M/s • Exit Seconds display • On • Off • Exit Daylight Saving time • On • Off • Exit Time zone • Automatic set o On o Off o Exit • Set offset • Exit Central dimming • On • Off • Exit Exit o Service menu NMEA-monitor • RS-485 • RS-422 • RS-232 • Exit • CAN-menu • CAN address o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Dim group o Enter number o Reset number o Save number o Exit • Minimal dim value o Enter numbers Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. ALPHALINE MFD o • Exit • • Exit o o o Reset Exit Reset numbers Save numbers Exit factory defaults Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 66 of 96 . The used NMEA-sentenced can be configured in the Service menu. GPS compass or a GPS receiver. $--HDM Sentences are like HDT. $xxHDT. The optional sentences are $xxTHS. which indicates ‘Magnetic’. It is not included in the official IEC 61162 standard. are shown below.3. which indicates ‘True’. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. which is replaced by the THS sentence. The course is displayed with an optional decimal. and an optional click is audible when the course changes 8.1 NMEA signals The ALPHACOURSE MFD uses a gyro compass. The HDT sentence is an old sentence. $xxHDG. The Alphacourse can also receive $--HDM sentences. ALPHACOURSE MFD The ALPHACOURSE MFD displays the actual heading in degrees.0 Page 67 of 96 . $xxHDM and $xxVTG. the ALPHACOURSE MFD can display course that is received in this sentence. How this can be done is described in paragraph 8.ALPHALINE MFD 8. How this sentences look like.2. However. a GPS compass. magnetic compass. from the gyrocompass.6. Instead of a T. a magnetic compass or a GPS receiver. there is an M on that place. ALPHALINE MFD Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 68 of 96 . as described in paragraph 8. the ALPHALINE MFD instrument can be in Alarm mode. The ALPHACOURSEMFD has two types of alarms • • NMEA Timeout alarm Invalid NMEA data Every NMEA input has an alarm. If the alarm is triggered. at the position where the source of the NMEA-sentence located in normal mode.2. an acoustical signal will be audible and the source of the alarm is blinking in the display.2.2.0 Page 69 of 96 . and is definable. Figure 66: The Alphacourse in normal mode without decimal notation. the instrument can be in different working modes. the backlight will turn red.2 Working modes/states As described in paragraph 4. 8. The alarms are triggered by wrong NMEA sentences or no NMEA data.ALPHALINE MFD 8. The source of the heading is displayed above the text.6. in degrees.2.2. The device now is in alarm mode. the device displays the current heading. and ‘True heading’ selected. It is displayed with an optional decimal.3.1 Normal mode In the normal mode. 8.2 Alarm mode As described in paragraph 4. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.2. the device will return to normal mode. If the alarm is accepted. 8. The alarm can be accepted by pressing the ‘Dim/menu’ button. the Stepper audio menu can be used.2. and the crew must be warned by a deviation of the course.2 Stepper audio menu By a change of course. This can be useful if the ship is sailed by the autopilot.2.2. The device will return to normal mode if the alarm is accepted and correct data is received.0 Page 70 of 96 . on top of the user menu.4.3 Menu modus In paragraph 4.2. there are some device setting specific submenus in the User menu and the service menu. the global menu structure is explained.1 User menu As described in paragraph 4.4. If correct data is received.3. the alarm source will stop blinking. the following submenus are showed: • Stepper audio • Decimal notation • ROT-identify 8. 8. a click can be audible. However.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 67: The Alphacourse in alarm mode.2. To set this option. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3. 8. To exit this menu. the course is displayed in three big digits. The highlighting will change to the new selection and the new setting will applied.and ‘right’ keys. The device will return to the user menu. To exit this menu. the new setting can be selected. the new setting can be selected. the ‘exit’ option must be selected and activated. A short press on the ‘dim-menu’ key will save the setting. The device will return to the user menu. Figure 69: Set the decimal notation The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text.3. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. By the ‘left’.0 Page 71 of 96 . the ‘exit’ option must be selected and activated. A short press on the ‘dim-menu’ key will save and apply the setting. By pressing the ‘left’.2.3 Decimal notation In normal mode. The highlighting will change to the new selection. Decimal notation can be turned on or off in the Decimal notation menu.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 68: Set the Stepper Audio for course changing notification The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text.and ‘right’ keys. 4.and ‘right’ keys. as described and explained in paragraph 4.3. Figure 70: Set the Rate Of Turn identify for the heading The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text. calculated by the course difference is displayed on the screen by two dots.0 Page 72 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD 8.2.2.3. The device will return to the user menu. the ‘exit’ option must be selected and activated. The highlighting will change to the new selection. By the ‘left’.2. A short press on the ‘dim-menu’ key will save and apply the setting. the new setting can be selected. 8.5 Service menu On top of the standard Service menu items.4 Rot identify The Rate of turn of the ship. To exit this menu. • Heading type • NMEA Data input Figure 71: the Service menu for the Alphacourse Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. The displaying of the ROT-identify can be configured in the ROT Identify menu. the following submenu is showed for the ALPHACOURSE. As shown in the following figure. 8.3. By the ‘left’. Figure 72: Select the heading source which is used to extract the heading from The current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the text.2. the new setting can be selected.0 Page 73 of 96 .6 Heading type menu As described in the introduction and paragraph 1 of this chapter. the type of NMEA sentence that the ALPHACOURSE MFD uses for extracting and displaying the heading is configurable.ALPHALINE MFD 8.2. This can be done in the Heading type menu. There are three available comports. To exit this menu. The device will return to the service menu. the ‘exit’ option must be selected and activated. The highlighting will change to the new selection. there are five optional heading sources. • • • RS485 RS422 RS232 Figure 73: Select the Com port for receiving heading information Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3.and ‘right’ keys. A short press on the ‘dim-menu’ key will save and apply the setting.7 NMEA Data input menu The COM port on which the NMEA data will be received can be set in this menu. To activate the COM port and save the selection. the current setting is highlighted by a rectangle around the selected COM port. the ‘Dim/menu’ button must be pressed shortly.0 Page 74 of 96 .and ‘right’ keys. The COM port on which the data will be received can be selected with the ‘left’.ALPHALINE MFD After opening the menu. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. 4 Sketch menu structure The menu structure of the ALPHACOURSE MFD: Main menu o Background menu • Red • Green • White • Exit o Language menu • Nederlands (Dutch) • English • Deutsch (German) • Exit o User menu Stepping sound • On • Off • Exit Decimal notation • On • Off • Exit ROT-identify • On • Off • Exit Central dimming • On • Off • Exit Exit o Service menu Heading type • $--THS • $--HDT • $--HDM • $--HDG • $--VTG • Exit NMEA-data input • RS485 • RS422 • RS232 • Exit NMEA-monitor • RS-485 • RS-422 • RS-232 • Exit • CAN-menu • CAN address o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Dim group o Enter number o Reset number Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.0 Page 75 of 96 .2.ALPHALINE MFD 8. 0 Page 76 of 96 .ALPHALINE MFD • o • Exit • • Exit o Save number o Exit Minimal dim value o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit Reset factory defaults Exit Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. ‘Scanning the CAN devices’. How to use this mode is described in paragraph 9. which can be used to central dim the dim groups or all the instruments.1 Normal mode In the normal mode. the instrument will change to ‘Central dimming mode’. It can be used for central dimming.1.1. the list will scroll to the bottom.3. dimming by dim group and individual dimming per instrument. For the ALPHACONTROL MFD. There are more items than can be showed on the display. If the list is empty or the list is not complete. The list that is showed are the available devices on the CAN bus. This can be done by a short press on the ‘Dim/menu’ button. The following figure shows the Alphacontrol MFD with several ALPHALINE instruments scanned on the CAN bus. All this is done by using the CAN bus. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. If the instrument that should be controlled or dimmed is selected.0 Page 77 of 96 . as scanned by the ALPHACONTROL. the subpage to do so can be opened by activating the selection. This cursor can be moved with a short press on the ‘left’-and ‘right’ keys. which is in this case the ‘Alphaspeed MFD 2’.1. 9. When the list is scrolled to the bottom and the cursor is moved to the upper element. the scan should be done.2. The instrument will now change to ‘Individual control mode’.1 Working modes/states As mentioned in paragraph 4. When the cursor passes the last item. the device can be in different working modes. How to do this is described in paragraph 9. 9. ALPHACONTROL MFD The ALPHACONTROL MFD is a multifunctional control unit for ALPHALINE MF and MFD devices. accepting alarms per instrument and remote control the instruments.1. the list will scroll to the top. with a rectangle around the selected item as the cursor. the working modes differ from the other device types. a list of all the configurable ALPHALINE MF and ALPHALINE MFD instruments are showed. The last item on the list is always ‘Central dimming’.1. After selecting and activating the last ‘Central dimming’ item. Figure 74: The Alphacontrol MFD in normal mode with a number of instruments on the CAN bus. so a scrollbar appears.5. The list is a menu.ALPHALINE MFD 9. The ‘Individual dimming’ text will display highlighted and the cursor is not available.and ‘right’ keys on the remote device. the ‘Central dim mode’ can be used as described in paragraph 9.ALPHALINE MFD 9. the individual control mode for the selected device will be opened. After selecting and activating this option. Individual dimming will not dim the entire group that the instrument is in. The instrument can be dimmed to the desired backlight intensity. the list with options is a menu with a rectangle around the selected item as the cursor. For dimming the entire Dim group with the Alphacontrol. titled the selected device. Just as the normal mode.3. A frame is showed.1 Individual dimming Selecting and activating this option will change the working mode on the selected device to the individual dimming mode.1. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. the device will return to ‘normal mode’. as shown in figure 76. Dimming the device locally will dim the entire group. This cursor can be moved with a short press on the ‘left’-and ‘right’ buttons.2. Dimming the device in the Individual control mode will dim only the selected device. 9. Pressing the ‘left’.1.1.and ‘right’ keys on the Alphacontrol will simulate pressing the ‘left’.2 Individual control mode After selecting and activating a device in the normal mode. The following options are available. • Individual dimming • Accept alarm • Display menu Figure 75: The individual control mode for a device The last option is the exit option.0 Page 78 of 96 .1. which is different from dimming the device with the buttons on the front of the actual instrument. a command will be send that will open the menu on the remote device and the menu on the remote device will appear. 9. The text ‘Display menu’ will be displayed highlighted and the text ‘To close the menu.2. the individual dimming mode will close. activating the ‘Accept alarm’ item will not affect anything. 9. Figure 77: displaying and controlling the menu on the remote device Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3 Display menu When this is item is activated.1. press the ‘Dim/menu’ mode for two seconds’ will appear under the options.1.2.0 Page 79 of 96 . The highlighting will change into the cursor.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 76: The Alphacontrol in individual dimming mode If there is no button press on the Alphacontrol or the remote instrument for ~5 seconds.2 Accept alarm Activating and selecting this item will send a command to the remote device to change the alarm mode to alarm acknowledged mode. The remote device will stop beeping and flashing. The remote instrument will return to normal mode and the Alphacontrol will return to Individual control mode. so the working mode on the remote device has changed to ‘Menu mode’. If the instrument is not in alarm. In order to dim all the dim groups. as displayed on the display.and ‘right’ keys.11.1. To leave the individual menu mode. 9. as described in paragraph 4.and ‘right’ buttons.0 Page 80 of 96 .3 Central dimming mode The Alphacontrol can be used for remote controlling of other Alphaline MF/MFD instruments or central dim the dim groups. When pressing the ‘left’. or the ‘dim/menu’ button must be pressed for two seconds. The current dim value is displayed in a bar on the screen.2. The dim group can be set in the ‘Dim group menu’. With the ‘left’. It is not possible to individual dim the Alphacontrol. When the central dimming is done.4 Exit Selecting and activating the ‘exit’ item will result in changing the individual control mode to the normal mode. The ALPHACONTROL now is in individual menu mode. select and activate the ‘All’ item. The remote device will return to normal mode. The control mode for the selected device will close and the display will return to the device list.ALPHALINE MFD The menu can now be used as described in paragraph 4. In order to dim the Alphacontrol instrument.1. the ‘exit’ option in the Main menu of the remote device must be selected and activated. the ‘Exit’ option must be selected and activated. In order to central dim a group. The highlighting will disappear and change to a menu cursor.and ‘right’ buttons. The ‘left’. 9. After opening this mode from the normal mode. This can be done in the Central Dimming mode. a short press on the ‘dim/menu’ button will deactivate all the dim groups and re-activate the cursor. Another device that must be controlled. The only way to dim the instrument is dimming the dim group that the Alphacontrol is in.4.2. The ‘Central dimming’ display will disappear. the dim value of the group can be changed. All the dim groups will be displayed highlighted. If the group is dimmed as desired can the group is deselected by pressing the ‘dim/menu’ button. the dim group where the instrument is in must be dimmed. As cursor is a rectangle used. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. To return to the ‘normal mode’. the screen as showed in figure 78 is displayed.2 for an instrument of the ALPHALINE MFD or as described in the manual of the specific ALPHALINE MF device. all the dim group values will change and the dim command will be broadcasted to the remote instruments. the group that must be dimmed must be selected. and the ALPHACONTROL will return to individual control mode. The group name is displayed highlighted.and ‘right’ keys. The highlighting will disappear and the cursor will be moveable with the ‘left’. which can be moved with the ‘left’. Pressing the ‘dim/menu’ button will select the group. dimmed or which alarm must be accepted can be selected. sent by the ALPHACONTROL. Every button press on the ALPHACONTROL will result in action on the remote device. ‘right’-and ‘dim/menu’ buttons are simulated by commandos. 4. The ALPHACONTROL scans the CAN bus and saves the addresses. so scanning the CAN bus Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. it is important for the Alphacontrol to know the addresses of the remote devices.2. However.1 Service menu In the Service menu. The ALPHACONTROL must know which address belongs to which device.0 Page 81 of 96 . the global menu structure is explained. There following submenu is showed: • CAN devices Figure 79: the Service menu for the Alphacontrol 9.4 Menu mode In paragraph 4.2 CAN Devices In order to individual control the remote ALPHALINE devices. there are some device setting specific submenus in the User menu and the service menu. device specific settings can be set that ensure the correct working of the device. 9.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 78: displaying and controlling the menu on the remote device 9.1.1.4.1. The addresses will be stored into the non-volatile memory of the device. The scan must be done again when the instruments on the CAN bus are changed. Exchanging an ALPHALINE MF/MFD instrument will not change the working of the remote control. the menu will disappear and the text ‘Scanning devices’ will be showed. How this can be done. and every device has a unique address. Before start. three options and an ‘exit’ option are showed.9 of this manual or in the chapter ‘CAN address’ of the device specific manual.0 Page 82 of 96 . In this menu. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. save Reset Scan devices Selecting and activating this item will start scanning the CAN bus. is described in paragraph 4. The remaining CAN devices will appear in big digits. Figure 80: CAN devices menu Note: A CAN address belongs to a specific device. • • • Scan devices Accept.ALPHALINE MFD only has to be done once. Scanning will not take more than ten seconds. If the scan is started.2. If the address in the new device is the same as the address in the old device. make sure all the ALPHALINE devices are switched on. the remote control will remain working. Only changing CAN addresses requires a re-scan of the CAN bus.4. the scan must be re-done. If this list is not accepted. the ‘Exit’ option. the cursor will jump to the next option. the ‘Scan devices’ item in the menu must be selected and activated. The list is only for controlling. Accept. Exit This option can be used to return to the Service menu.2. If the scan is not correct. a list of scanned devices is showed. Selecting and activating will close the ‘CAN devices menu’. If there are more of the same devices on the bus. Selecting and activating a device does not take any action. If the items are stored correctly.and ‘right’ keys can be used to browse through the list.ALPHALINE MFD Figure 81: Scanning the CAN bus in progress If the scan is complete. This option can be activated after a correct scan.0 Page 83 of 96 . their addresses will be sorted ascending. the ‘Scan devices’ item in this menu must be selected and activated. To re-do the ‘Scan devices’ item must be activated from the ‘CAN devices menu’. The ‘left’. which is explained in paragraph 4. Selecting and activating the ‘Next’ option at the end of the list will bring the menu to the front. In this menu the scanned devices can be saved. If the list that is showed is not complete.9 of this manual. This menu is still opened on the background. The list of the scan output can be used to check if the scanned devices match the current ALPHALINE devices on the CAN bus. The menu cursor has moved to the next item ‘Accept.4. save This option will save the scanned list. save’ automatically. Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1. save • Reset • Exit • CAN-menu • CAN address o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Dim group o Enter number o Reset number o Save number o Exit • Minimal dim value o Enter numbers o Reset numbers o Save numbers o Exit • Reset factory defaults • Exit • Exit o Exit Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.ALPHALINE MFD 9.5 Sketch menu structure The structure of the ALPHACONTROL MFD: Main menu o Background menu • Red • Green • White • Exit o Language menu • Nederlands (Dutch) • English • Deutsch (German) • Exit o Service menu CAN-devices • Scan devices • Accept.0 Page 84 of 96 .1. The CAN bus installation is not correct. Older versions of the ALPHALINE MF software do not have the central dimming/central control over the ALPHALINE MFD protocol implemented. . as described in paragraph 3.The remote device is not alive. It must be switched on for every device on the CAN bus. as described in paragraph 1 of the description of every device type. which must join the remote dimming.1 of this manual for the Alphaline MFD device or is described in the manual for the specific Alphaline MF device.3. There are several reasons that this happens.5. refer to the device specific manual to set the dim group.Make sure that the CAN bus is still intact and wired properly. For the ALPHALINE MFD.5. ‘the CAN bus installation’ or in paragraph 15. it is very likely that the software is outdated. which equals ~2 seconds the ALPHACONTROL gives up. . For the ALPALINE MF.2.Make sure the NMEA source is wired properly and not polarity reversed. Make sure that the bus begins and ends with 120~124 ohm terminator resistors. but the NMEA source is connected A: There are several possibilities: . . . . Manual ALPHALINE MFD version 1.3. If there is no option in the Backlight menu of the remote Alphaline MF instrument to switch the central dim on or off. . A: There are several possibilities. .3.3. Make sure that the ALPHALINE MF instruments are programmed with the last software.SOFTWARE REVISION This manual matches software version 1. Q: The instrument gives an NMEA timeout alarm.Make sure that the NMEA source sends the NMEA sentence as requested by the specific device type. How this can be switched on is described in paragraph 4.The CAN address of the ALPHACONTROL is equal to the CAN address of another CAN device on the bus. . After ten tries. For the requested NMEA sentence. ‘Wiring diagrams’. Make sure the NMEA source is set properly. setting the dim group is described in paragraph 4. Make sure all the CAN-devices are connected properly with twisted pair cables and as a bus.6. Q: The ALPHACONTROL in individual control mode takes a long time to time to react to the commandos and the commandos does not seem to work on the remote device A: This is caused by the remote instrument.TROUBLESHOOTING Q: The backlight intensity of the instruments on the CAN bus does not change when I change the backlight intensity of one instrument or not all instruments dim along. How to do this is described in the ‘Menu mode’ paragraph of every device type.The dim group of the remote device(s) differs from the dim group of the device that is dimmed on.ALPHALINE MFD 10.0 Page 85 of 96 .1. Make sure the remote device is switched on and running. The ALPHACONTROL waits for a response of the remote device but never gets it. . 11. Make sure all the devices have unique addresses. ‘the CAN bus installation’ or in paragraph 15. paragraph 1 of the description of every device type can be referred. . ‘Wiring diagrams’.Make sure the NMEA source sends the proper NMEA sentences.The source of the NMEA can be set in the Service menu.The software that is running on the MF instruments is not up to date. The correct CAN bus installation is described in paragraph 3.Central dimming is switched off in the user menu. 0 Page 86 of 96 .O.ALPHALINE MFD 12.3A switched on Reverse battery protection Yes Input(s) 1x RS485/422 EMC approved IEC60945 Comments DC voltage Fuse will blow Mechanical: Parameter Size Weight IP value Value Comments 161x181x87 mm 1.TECHNICAL SUPPORT If technical support in required for the ALPHALINE MFD instrument.com
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