Synchronization

To prevent data discrepancies in the bridge network, the information from the Master ECDIS takes priority.

Any Backup ECDIS on the bridge network can synchronize data with the Master:

  • ENC

  • Settings

  • Individual user settings: setting presets, ENC presets

ENC Synchronization

ENC synchronization is only possible with the Cloned key (Clone) license option, which allows using a single ENC collection on multiple workstations. When this option is activated on multiple Bridge ECDIS, hardware keys with the same HW_ID are installed.

Important

ECDIS supports operation with up to 5 stations sharing the same HW_ID.

This means one set of ENC can be installed on 5 stations with a single set of ENC licenses (Cell Permits).

When ENC is updated on the Master station, the Backup stations will display a notification about the ENC collection change.

Without this option, only the user chart (User Chart) is synchronized.

Attention

If the Cloned key option is not enabled, ENCs will be synchronized, but encrypted cells will not be displayed.

ENC synchronization is performed in the following cases:

  • Installation of new ENC into the collection

  • Receipt and application of ENC updates

  • Addition of new Cell Permits

  • Addition, deletion, or modification of certificates

  • Execution of manual ENC updates

  • Creation or deletion of new Mariner’s Objects

Synchronize ENC on the Backup ECDIS:

Menu path

Menu → Settings → System → Workstations → Synchronize with the Master → Charts → Sync

or

Backup mode → Master mode → Workstations → Synchronize with the Master → Charts → Sync

ENC synchronization dialog:

The window displays the progress of chart collection synchronization between the Backup and Master ECDIS.

Warning

After ENC synchronization, the workstation will automatically restart. Ensure that the restart will not affect current navigation operations.

Important

The synchronization time for chart collections depends on the volume of charts on the ECDIS. All collections are synchronized, including those with expired licenses.

Settings Synchronization

Settings synchronization is performed in the following cases:

  • Changes to vessel dimensions (e.g., towing)

  • Changes to registration data

  • Changes to sensors (configuration, binding, connection parameters, sentence filter changes)

Synchronize Settings on the Backup ECDIS:

Menu path

Menu → Settings → System → Workstations → Synchronize with the Master → Settings → Sync

or

Backup mode / Master mode → Workstations → Synchronize with the Master → Settings → Sync

Important

ECDIS performs only the synchronization of settings saved to a settings set.

If no saved set exists on the Master, synchronization will not be performed.

After settings synchronization on the Backup ECDIS, the **Settings Management** section will display a list of settings sets identical to the Master’s settings sets list.

To apply the required set on the Backup ECDIS, select and apply the set as described in the **Settings Management** section.