Overview

The document details the specifications, features, and operational modes of the Tokyo Keiki Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) models EC-8000 and EC-8500 series. These systems comply with the latest IMO performance standards (MSC.232(82)) and support advanced navigation and route control functionalities.

System Configuration and Types

• Available as Stand Alone or Unit type to suit different installation needs.
• Includes options such as Track Control System (TCS), Pilot Control Unit, Remote ECS connection, ARCS chart display, and Backup Navigator Alarm connection.

Display and Operation

• Display sizes: 19-inch (EC-8000) and 23.1-inch (EC-8500) TFT color LCD panels with resolutions SXGA (1280x1024) and UXGA (1600x1200) respectively.
• Display colors up to 16.7 million.
• Operation modes: Planning Mode, Monitoring Mode, and Update Mode.
• Display modes include North Up, Course Up, Route Up, True Motion, and Relative Motion.
• Supports multiple chart formats: ENC (IHO S-57, S-63), C-Map CM-93/3, and optional ARCS.
• Multilingual display support for ENC charts.

Key Functionalities

Navigation and Route Planning

• Route creation and editing with no-go lines and areas.
• Critical point and navline settings.
• Replay of navigation records including own ship data, tracked targets (TT), and AIS targets for up to 3 months.

Monitoring and Alarms

• Route monitoring with off-track and grounding avoidance alerts.
• Danger and prohibited area warnings.
• Guard frame alarms for own ship entering danger zones.
• CPA/TCPA limit warnings and sensor abnormality alerts.
• Track Control System (TCS) alarms compliant with IMO/IEC standards.
• Alarm history display.

Track Control System (TCS)

• Automatic steering along planned routes based on GPS position.
• Optimal automatic course changes at waypoints.
• Route entry points highlighted for easy selection when initiating TCS.
• Compatible with new adaptive NCT autopilot and traditional PID autopilot methods, both meeting IEC62062 Category C standards.
• Remote monitoring and control possible via LAN connection with up to 3 PCs.

Additional Features

• Radar overlay and AIS target information display.
• Water depth, wind direction/speed, and propeller shaft revolution display (optional).
• Easy-to-use tabbed menu interface with shallow menu hierarchy for superior operation.
• Automatic temporary route creation from own ship position to designated start point for simplified route entry.
• Optional Pilot Control Unit allows course changes directly on ECDIS during Track Control.
• Remote ECS connection enables monitoring and route creation from PC.

External Interfaces and Inputs/Outputs

• Inputs: Position fixing devices, gyro compass, speed log, echo sounder, anemometer, radar, tracked targets, propeller revolution sensors, AIS.
• Outputs: Autopilot interface, slave display, remote ECS, backup ECDIS, bridge alarm system, navigation information display, printer interface.
• Complies with IEC 61162-1 and 61162-2 standards for communication protocols.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

• Dimensions and mounting hole specifications provided for both stand alone and unit types.
• Mass: EC-8500 approx. 120 kg, EC-8000 approx. 105 kg; monitors and units have separate weights (e.g., EC-8500K monitor 20 kg).
• Power consumption: 250 VA (EC-8000 series), 300 VA (EC-8500 series), supporting AC 100/110/220V 1-phase 50/60Hz and DC 24V.
• Operating environment: Temperature 0 to +45°C, humidity 30% to 90% RH, vibration compliant with IEC-60945 Ed.4.

Compliance and Standards

• Meets IMO MSC.232(82) performance standards.
• Track Control System complies with IEC62065 Category C and IEC62062 Category C for autopilot interface.
• Communication protocols conform to IEC 61162-1 and IEC 61162-2.

Manufacturer and Support

Tokyo Keiki Marine Systems Division provides global support with offices in Japan, China, Korea, and the USA. The document advises users to read the operation manual carefully and notes that specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.