ORCA

Quick Installation Guide

Version 2.0.0.x

July 2018

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Preface
This Quick Installation Guide describes installation and registration of ORCA. ORCA is
designed to combine both an easily operated and multifunctional ECS as well as an overall
coverage of services provided out of one hand.
ORCA works with different combinations of hardware. This can be either a touchscreen unit,
or non-touchscreen in combination with a hardware keyboard (incl. trackball).
The documentation corresponds to the respective software version. Nevertheless,
occasionally the software may differ from the functionality described due to technical
reasons.

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Contents

Preface ...................................................................................................... 4

Contents ..................................................................................................... 5

1 Recommended System Configuration ............................................ 6

2 Installation of ORCA....................................................................... 7

3 Registration of ORCA ................................................................... 11

4 Configuration of ORCA ................................................................. 14

4.1 Network ...............................................................................................................15
4.2 Vessel ...................................................................................................................16
4.3 Sensors .................................................................................................................17
4.4 Surrounding Equipment.......................................................................................22
4.5 System ..................................................................................................................23

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1 Recommended System Configuration

 Operating systems: Windows 7, 8, 10
 Min. dual core processor
 Hard drive SSD or SATA.SD card, min. 4 GB memory
 Min. 1 GB free disk space for installation
 Desktop setup: min. 1920 by 1080 pixel (HD)

Optional:
 Mobile SIM slot
 Multi-touch touchscreen
 GPS chip installed
 Additional SD slot

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2 Installation of ORCA
Double-click on the setup to start the installation.
The Welcome window of the Setup Wizard opens.

Click on Next.
A window presenting the Licence Agreement opens.

Accept the agreement, and

Click on Next.

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A window suggesting the Destination Folder opens.

Click on Next to accept the folder.

Note:
It is strongly recommended to install ORCA in the suggested installation path.

The window Ready to install opens.

Click on Install to start the installation. The installation window opens.

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Wait until the installation process is finished, and

the Completed window opens.

Click on Finish to exit the wizard.

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After finishing a bunch of icons appears on the desktop:

They symbolize (left to right)

 Navigation Mode
 File Manager
 Replay Mode
 Restore System Settings
 System Configuration
Double-click on the Navigation Mode icon it to start ORCA.

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3 Registration of ORCA

Double-click on the Navigation Mode icon on the desktop.

On first startup an error message is displayed.

A required license file is missing. Click on OK.

The window License Request opens.

Click on Request License.

Another window opens.

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Click on Request Licence.

This opens a window to create a license file.

The created file can be stored e.g. into a USB stick, a temporary file or onto the desktop.
Please send this file to

support@sevencs.com

Based on this request the support will then create a license file and send it to you.

After receipt of the license file, proceed as follows.

Click on the Navigation Mode icon on the desktop. Follow the steps as mentioned above
until the window License request opens.
Then, click on Install license.
Enter the license file you have received.
Click on OK.

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The message License Installed is displayed, asking you to restart ORCA.

Click on OK.
ORCA is shut down.

Clicking on any of the ORCA icons on the desktop will start the respective application with
full functional range.

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4 Configuration of ORCA
After a successful installation and the first start of ORCA the system settings have to be
checked.
To adjust the system settings use the System Configuration. Tap on this icon on the desktop:

On the right-hand side of the GUI there is a task bar offering various setting menus.

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4.1 Network

This task becomes important in case you operate ORCA not as a single station but with two
or more units. Here the workstations within the network are displayed together with IP
address and rank.

It is possible to change the IP address or the rank of the unit. To do this, tap on and
select an entry from the list. Then tap on Apply.

Note:
In case of a multiscreen system a main screen has to be defined within ORCA.

The unit with the highest rank operates as master station, while rank “0” defines the
planning station.

Example with 3 stations on board:

Master Station: Rank 2; IP address: 192.168.11.10
Backup Station: Rank 1; IP address: 192.168.11.11
Planning Station: Rank 0; IP address: 192.168.11.12

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4.2 Vessel

Here you can enter the data of the ship. In addition, the positions of the sensors are
displayed.
The Ship Size defines the ship outline.
Plus, the Conning Position can be defined.
X describes the distance in longitudinal direction referenced to Bow, Centre or Stern. You can
select by tapping on .
Y describes the distance in transverse direction referenced to Port, Centre or Starboard. You
can select by tapping on .
Z describes the height from keel.

To save the changes, tap on Apply .

Note:
For high precision of the navigational tools in ORCAit is of utmost importance to enter
the above values accurately. On board the ship drawings and a long retractable
measuring tape should be used.

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4.3 Sensors

Here you can carry out the sensor configuration. The upper row displays the devices which
can be connected to your ORCA. In the Antenna/Sensor row you can adjust the location of
sensors and antenna positions. With a double tap you can enter the values for the positions
on the ship (same scheme as on Vessel page).
To verify the correctness of the input go to the Vessel page.

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Sensor Pairing/Sensor Page Overview

In the table you can assign the respective sensor to the corresponding com port.
The default settings are:
 Com1 = GPS2 (baud rate 4800)
 Com2 = RADAR/ARPA1 (baud rate 4800)
 Com3 = GPS1 (baud rate 4800)
 Com4 = GYRO (baud rate 4800)
 Com5 = LOG (baud rate 4800)
 Com6 = AIS (baud rate 38400)

The set of the sensors actually connected to ORCA may differ from the one pre-configured in
the delivered product. Use the tick box to change the assignment accordingly.

For example, if your gyro is connected to Com1 tap on the tick mark to unselect Gyro from
Com 4 and GPS2 from com1, and set the tick mark for GYRO on Com1.

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Checking Incoming Sensor Data

To check if you receive the correct data from your sensor; tap on the Test button next
to the selected com port. This opens the Diagnostic dialogue with the received data. It is
recommended to check each com port and its incoming data even if the com port is
displayed in green.

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Com Port Settings

In some cases it may occur that the settings of sensors differ from the ones preconfigured. If
you want to change the settings of a com port, tap on the symbol of that com port.

Telegram Filter
In the Filter row you can select which supported telegrams you want to activate. Telegrams
with no checkbox are always enabled.

Activate a checkbox to make ORCA process the telegram.

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For general information about this page tap on the Information button in the bottom left
corner.

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4.4 Surrounding Equipment

This displays a selection box in the upper left corner. In this box it can be determined
whether the Radar Overlay shall be displayed in Navigation Mode (see chapter Radar
Overlay in the ORCA User’s Guide).

Note:
To obtain meaningful data appropriate equipment must be fitted.

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4.5 System

The System page is the last page of the System Configuration. Amongst others here you can
adjust the Screen Dimensions (width X height). The Screen Dimensions are preconfigured for
a few common hardware types.

Note:
If other hardware than Hatteland is used it is necessary to measure and manually enter
the Screen Dimensions plus selecting the Hardware Type to ensure a correct display The
values can be set back to standard values.

In case of using a multi-screen system, e.g. a desktop installation the screen where ORCA
shall be started has to be defined as main screen in the desktop settings.

With the button Create Backup you can save the complete system configuration currently in
use to the local hard drive. Always keep in mind that any previously stored configuration will
be overwritten with the current settings.
The created backup file will be used when Restore System Settings is called.

Note:
This function is password protected. The password is 5432.

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CATZOC Policy Import

Here it is possible to change the CATZOC policy in use. See the respective chapter in the
ORCA User’s Guide for more information. See also chapter Use CATZOC.

Power Supply Monitoring#

Here it can be set whether a warning shall be triggered in case the power supply should fail.

Note:
In some flag states this function is mandatory.

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