System Settings

Describes application configuration parameters, licensing, ECDIS information, and network settings.

Graphical Interface (GUI)

Menu Path

Menu → Settings

The Settings window opens at 1/4 of the screen height.

All settings are grouped by categories.

Minimum size

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Element

Description

1

Setting groups

List of setting groups

2

…

To resize the window, hold with the pointing device and drag up/down to change the window size

Maximum size

Group

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Element

Description

1

Back

Back

Go back — navigate to the previous level
Press and hold to jump to the root list of groups, or press Backspace

Maximum size

Jump to the root list of groups

2

—

Name of the current settings group

Interface

Describes the graphical user interface settings: color palette, brightness, scaling, panels, and elements.

Removable Media (Media Devices)

ECDIS does not automatically mount removable media. To read the contents of a removable device, the USB drive must be mounted manually.

Navigation

Menu → Settings → System → Media devices

№

Element

Description

1

Device list

List of USB devices connected to ECDIS.

2

Mount point

3

Device

4

Mount/Unmount

Connect or disconnect a USB device.

5

Refresh

Refresh the device list.

6

Service privileges

Obtain elevated privileges (administrator rights).

Warning

Before removing a USB device from the port, it is recommended to unmount the media first.

Remote Assistant

To perform ECDIS maintenance remotely by the ECDIS manufacturer, a VPN connection is provided.

In accordance with cybersecurity requirements (IEC 61162-460), the connection is established only with the navigator’s permission.

The ECDIS manufacturer connects to the ECDIS as a remote desktop and gains access to all functions and settings of the ECDIS equipment.

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Remote Assistant

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Field

Description

1

FW status

Current firewall status.

2

VNC tunnel status

Current VPN connection status.

3

SSH tunnel status

Current SSH connection status.

4

Host

Remote connection IP address.

5

Port

Port for remote connection.

6

Login

Login authorized for connection. assistant is the default login.

7

SSH local port

SSH port for remote connection.

8

Operations logbook

Log of performed operations.

9

Append FW exclude

Add an exception (temporary rule) to the firewall.

10

Restart FW

Restart the firewall.

11

Open VNC tunnel

Open a VPN connection.

12

Open SSH tunnel

Open an SSH connection.

Important

An external connection is only possible after the navigator grants permission.

Create an External Remote Connection

  1. Enter the IP address of the service organization’s computer

  2. Enter the port number to which connection is permitted (if connecting via SSH, enter the SSH port number)

  3. Enter the login under which connection is permitted

  4. Add an exception to the firewall

  5. Open the VPN or SSH channel

Warning

During maintenance, all operations on the ECDIS are performed by the service engineer remotely.

Do not interfere or attempt to take over control of the device. This will impede the work.

Important

During service maintenance, it is recommended to transfer the Master function to another station.

Danger

Plan ECDIS service maintenance for when the vessel is in port.

Performing service maintenance while underway is only permitted in exceptional circumstances that may adversely affect navigational safety.

Settings Management

Saving, loading, activating, and resetting individual setting profiles.

Navigation

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Settings Management

Note

Can be used to save different configurations.

Creating a Profile

  1. Configure ECDIS settings, install certificates, licenses, and ENCs.

  2. Open the “Settings Management” window.

  3. Press “Save as”.

  4. Assign a profile name and press “Save”.

  1. After saving, a “Saved” message appears, and the profile becomes available in the Set list.

Modifying a Profile

  1. Make changes to the settings.

  2. Select the profile and save with “Save → Overwrite”.

A “Saved” message confirms the save.

Deleting a Profile

Select the profile and press “Delete → Delete”. A “Deleted” message will be displayed.

Activating a Profile

Select the profile and press “Activate → Activate”.

A “Preset activated successfully” message will appear.

Factory Reset

Execute “Restore to factory → Reset”.

Units of Measurement (Units)

Configuration of measurement units, input/output masks, and time.

Navigation

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Units

Units of measurement

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Element

Description

1

Units

Select distance and speed units.

2

Local time

Local time display.

3

Time from sensor

Time from the positioning sensor (UTC).

4

Synchronize by sensor

Force time synchronization from the sensor.

5

Synchronize if diff. > 5s

Automatic synchronization when the difference exceeds 5 seconds.

6

Time zone

Time zone.

7

Date format

Date format.

8

Change

Select the time zone.

Tip

It is recommended to enable the Sync by sensor if diff > 5 s checkbox to synchronize the ECDIS time with the ship’s time source.

Certificates/Cell Permits

Management of Scheme Administrator certificates and licenses for installed ENC cells.

Navigation

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Certificates/Cell Permits

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Element

Description

1

Certificates

List of installed X.509 root certificates.

2

Delete Certificate

Delete selected X.509 root certificates.

3

Cell Permits

List of installed ENC licenses.

4

Cell name

Cell name.

5

Source

Data server identifier.

6

Expiry date

License expiry date.

7

Delete Expired

Delete expired licenses.

8

Delete Selected

Delete selected licenses.

9

Select All / Deselect

Select all / clear selection.

Actions (with images)

Element

View

Description

Delete Certificate

Delete selected certificates

Delete Expired

Delete expired licenses

Delete Selected

Delete selected licenses

Software Licenses

View license agreement texts: End User License Agreement (EULA), licenses for used libraries, fonts, and other components.

To view a specific license, select its name from the drop-down list in the panel.

Note

LGPL, MIT, and BSD licenses are provided in their original language and are not subject to translation into national languages (as per the terms of the respective licenses).

System Information

View ECDIS information, export the system log and User Permit, check for software updates, service mode, change the system password.

Navigation

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → System Information

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Field

Description

1

Name

ECDIS name.

2

Version

Current ECDIS software version.

3

Core

ECDIS software core version.

4

Serial №

Protection key serial number.

5

Name

ECDIS name in the IEC 61162-450 network (for VDR).

6

Name (suffx)

Increment to the name in the IEC 61162-450 network (for VDR).

7

Location

ECDIS location (for VDR).

8

Tolker SFI

Header for the IEC 61162-450 network.

9

ID SFI

Identifier for the IEC 61162-450 network.

10

Service privileges

Elevated privileges.

11

System log

Export the system log.

12

Export User Permit

Export the User Permit.

13

User Permits List

List of User Permits. There may be multiple User Permits — one for each ENC distribution scheme supported by ECDIS.

14

Check & update

Check for software updates.

15

Service Mode

Service mode (password-protected access).

16

Screen test

Screen test.

17

Presentation Library S52

ENC presentation library version.

18

Change password

Change the system password.

19

Options

List of software options.

Export System Log

  1. Mount a USB drive.

  2. Perform the export.

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → System Information → Share → Export → Export

  1. Wait for completion: “Export succeeded” will appear.

Export User Permit

  1. Mount a USB drive.

  2. Perform the User Permit export.

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → System Information → Share → Export → Export User Permit

  1. Wait for completion: “Export succeeded” will appear.

Software Update

Navigate to Software Update.

ECDIS Software Options

The list of ECDIS software options is intended to inform the user about available ECDIS functionality and the possibility of ordering additional options.

Hint

To order additional options, contact the ECDIS supplier, providing the ECDIS serial number, the list of requested options, and their validity period — temporary or commercial.

The list contains all options available for the ECDIS.

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Field

Description

1

Option

List of all available options, both included in the software license and those not included.

2

Expires

Option expiry date.

3

On

Option is included in the license.

4

Off

Option is available but not included in the license.

5

Back

Return to System Information.

Note

The checkboxes in the list are inactive. They do not disable or enable options.

Note

Option expiry dates may differ.

The validity period of a commercial option exceeds 100 years.

Certain options may be issued for evaluation with a limited validity period. In this case, the option will be disabled after the specified period expires.

System Password

Certain actions and operations in the software must be password-protected in accordance with cybersecurity requirements (IEC 61162-460).

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → System Information

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Field

Description

1

Current password

Current password.

2

New password

New password.

3

Confirm new password

Confirm the new password.

4

Save password

Save the new password.

5

Password requirements

Password requirements: guidelines for creating a new password.

Important

The default current password is: Locnav=8. After the first startup, you must change the password (IEC 61162-460).

Changing the Password

  • Enter the current password (Current password).

  • Enter the new password (New password).

  • Confirm the new password (Confirm new password).

  • Save the password — press “Save password”.

Warning

The password must not contain names, company names, vessel names, product names, or dictionary words. It is recommended to use random combinations of characters.

Network

Important

Network connection and bridge equipment configuration must be performed by a qualified service engineer.

Connection Permission

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Network → Connection permission

Create rules that permit external connections.

ECDIS can operate as a standalone unit or as part of a bridge system (within the bridge’s internal secure network). Implementing the requirements of IEC 61162-460, ECDIS allows external connections to the workstation from an external network directly.

Caution

Connections are only permitted to trusted external uncontrolled networks or to controlled networks.

Since the firewall blocks all connections by default, establishing a connection requires creating an individual connection rule that applies to a single source.

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Element

Description

1

Rule list

List of rules describing connections to external networks.

2

Add rule

Add a rule.

Create a New Rule

  1. Press “Add rule”.

  2. Fill in the form.

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Element

Description

1

Rule name

Rule name.

2

IP

ECDIS IP address (network card).

3

Port

Port to open.

4

Protocol

Connection protocol.

5

Cancel

Cancel rule creation.

6

Add

Add the rule.

  1. The new rule will appear in the rule list.

№

Element

Description

1

Selector

Enable/Disable the rule.

2

Delete

Delete the selected rule.

3

Connection indicator

Connection indicator: flashing yellow — external connection is enabled but no external connection is present; steady yellow — external connection is established.

  1. The created rule is not enabled after creation.

  2. Enable the rule.

  3. The connection indicator flashes yellow.

Attention

External connections are time-limited: no more than 1 hour. After the specified time, the connection will be forcibly terminated.

Delete a Rule

  1. Select the rule to delete

  2. Press Delete

  3. Confirm the deletion

Network Connection

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Network → Network connection

Configuration of network connections — ECDIS network cards are configured here.

ECDIS can operate in two bridge networks simultaneously, providing redundant connections to the bridge system and sensors — primary and backup.

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Element

Description

1

Network connections

List of network connections.

2

Add

Add a new network connection.

3

Delete

Delete a network connection.

4

Settings

Configure a network connection.

Error

Any operations with network settings: creation, configuration, deletion, or modification must be performed by a qualified user.

Making changes to the network configuration without proper qualifications may render the ECDIS inoperable.

Create a New Connection

№

Element

Description

1

Ethernet

Connection type — Ethernet.

2

Bond

Connection type — Bond (redundant connection).

3

Name

Name of the new network connection.

4

For device only

Select the network card for which the connection is created.

5

Autoconnection

Automatic connection on ECDIS startup.

6

Autoconnection priority

Autoconnection priority.

7

Save

Save and apply settings.

8

Cancel

Cancel the network connection.

9

Name

Name of the new redundant connection.

10

Interface

Select the connection interface.

11

Mode

Select the redundancy mode.

12

Monitoring interval

Network polling interval, in ms.

13

Bonding interface

List of network interfaces available for redundancy.

Error

Network connection settings must be performed by a qualified user.

Making changes to the network configuration without proper qualifications may render the ECDIS inoperable.

  1. Select the connection type

  2. Configure the network connection in accordance with the bridge network architecture.

  3. Save

Tip

ECDIS can operate simultaneously with multiple connections in different networks.

Caution

ECDIS does not support **WiFi** interfaces. When any WiFi device is connected, ECDIS will not recognize it and will not support further operation.

IPv4 Configuration and Connection

  1. Configure settings on the IPv4 tab.

  2. If the network has a DHCP server, select the DHCP connection method and press Save.

  3. If the network uses static addressing, switch the mode to Static and configure: Gateway, DNS, IP, and subnet mask. Add a device IP address — press “+”. The “−” button deletes the selected IP address from the list. Set the connection parameters in accordance with the local network settings and press Save.

  4. After saving, the connection data will be updated.

  5. Go to the Network devices tab and press Connect in the row of the new device.

  6. Select the created connection from the drop-down list and press Connect.

  7. If the connection is successful, the interface list will update to show (“ Connected”).

Network Devices

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Network → Network devices

View Ethernet and Bond interfaces, their status, and parameters.

№

Element

Description

1

Network status

Device network connection status: Connected/Disconnected.

2

Network Device 1

ECDIS network device.

3

Network Device 2

ECDIS network device.

4

Connect

Connect/Disconnect from the network button.

5

Uncontrolled devices

List of connections to uncontrolled networks.

Important

The maximum ECDIS outbound data throughput is 100 MB/s. Ethernet port bandwidth depends on the device but is not less than 100 Mbit/s.

Certificates/Cell Permits

Management of Scheme Administrator certificates and licenses for installed ENC cells.

Navigation

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Certificates/Cell Permits

№

Element

Description

1

Certificates

List of installed X.509 root certificates.

2

Delete Certificate

Delete selected X.509 root certificates.

3

Cell Permits

List of installed ENC licenses.

4

Cell name

Cell name.

5

Source

Data server identifier.

6

Expiry date

License expiry date.

7

Delete Expired

Delete expired licenses.

8

Delete Selected

Delete selected licenses.

9

Select All / Deselect

Select all / clear selection.

Actions (with images)

Element

View

Description

Delete Certificate

Delete selected certificates

Delete Expired

Delete expired licenses

Delete Selected

Delete selected licenses

Network

Important

Network connection and bridge equipment configuration must be performed by a qualified service engineer.

Connection Permission

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Network → Connection permission

Create rules that permit external connections.

ECDIS can operate as a standalone unit or as part of a bridge system (within the bridge’s internal secure network). Implementing the requirements of IEC 61162-460, ECDIS allows external connections to the workstation from an external network directly.

Caution

Connections are only permitted to trusted external uncontrolled networks or to controlled networks.

Since the firewall blocks all connections by default, establishing a connection requires creating an individual connection rule that applies to a single source.

№

Element

Description

1

Rule list

List of rules describing connections to external networks.

2

Add rule

Add a rule.

Create a New Rule

  1. Press “Add rule”.

  2. Fill in the form.

№

Element

Description

1

Rule name

Rule name.

2

IP

ECDIS IP address (network card).

3

Port

Port to open.

4

Protocol

Connection protocol.

5

Cancel

Cancel rule creation.

6

Add

Add the rule.

  1. The new rule will appear in the rule list.

№

Element

Description

1

Selector

Enable/Disable the rule.

2

Delete

Delete the selected rule.

3

Connection indicator

Connection indicator: flashing yellow — external connection is enabled but no external connection is present; steady yellow — external connection is established.

  1. The created rule is not enabled after creation.

  2. Enable the rule.

  3. The connection indicator flashes yellow.

Attention

External connections are time-limited: no more than 1 hour. After the specified time, the connection will be forcibly terminated.

Delete a Rule

  1. Select the rule to delete

  2. Press Delete

  3. Confirm the deletion

Network Connection

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Network → Network connection

Configuration of network connections — ECDIS network cards are configured here.

ECDIS can operate in two bridge networks simultaneously, providing redundant connections to the bridge system and sensors — primary and backup.

№

Element

Description

1

Network connections

List of network connections.

2

Add

Add a new network connection.

3

Delete

Delete a network connection.

4

Settings

Configure a network connection.

Error

Any operations with network settings: creation, configuration, deletion, or modification must be performed by a qualified user.

Making changes to the network configuration without proper qualifications may render the ECDIS inoperable.

Create a New Connection

№

Element

Description

1

Ethernet

Connection type — Ethernet.

2

Bond

Connection type — Bond (redundant connection).

3

Name

Name of the new network connection.

4

For device only

Select the network card for which the connection is created.

5

Autoconnection

Automatic connection on ECDIS startup.

6

Autoconnection priority

Autoconnection priority.

7

Save

Save and apply settings.

8

Cancel

Cancel the network connection.

9

Name

Name of the new redundant connection.

10

Interface

Select the connection interface.

11

Mode

Select the redundancy mode.

12

Monitoring interval

Network polling interval, in ms.

13

Bonding interface

List of network interfaces available for redundancy.

Error

Network connection settings must be performed by a qualified user.

Making changes to the network configuration without proper qualifications may render the ECDIS inoperable.

  1. Select the connection type

  2. Configure the network connection in accordance with the bridge network architecture.

  3. Save

Tip

ECDIS can operate simultaneously with multiple connections in different networks.

Caution

ECDIS does not support **WiFi** interfaces. When any WiFi device is connected, ECDIS will not recognize it and will not support further operation.

IPv4 Configuration and Connection

  1. Configure settings on the IPv4 tab.

  2. If the network has a DHCP server, select the DHCP connection method and press Save.

  3. If the network uses static addressing, switch the mode to Static and configure: Gateway, DNS, IP, and subnet mask. Add a device IP address — press “+”. The “−” button deletes the selected IP address from the list. Set the connection parameters in accordance with the local network settings and press Save.

  4. After saving, the connection data will be updated.

  5. Go to the Network devices tab and press Connect in the row of the new device.

  6. Select the created connection from the drop-down list and press Connect.

  7. If the connection is successful, the interface list will update to show (“ Connected”).

Network Devices

Menu Path

Menu → Settings → System → Network → Network devices

View Ethernet and Bond interfaces, their status, and parameters.

№

Element

Description

1

Network status

Device network connection status: Connected/Disconnected.

2

Network Device 1

ECDIS network device.

3

Network Device 2

ECDIS network device.

4

Connect

Connect/Disconnect from the network button.

5

Uncontrolled devices

List of connections to uncontrolled networks.

Important

The maximum ECDIS outbound data throughput is 100 MB/s. Ethernet port bandwidth depends on the device but is not less than 100 Mbit/s.