6.3 OS operational procedures using the Touch Control Panel (TCP)
6.3.1 How to lock and unlock the Touch Control Panel
The image on the Touch Control Panel (TCP) is called the Navigator. To operate the TCP a finger is normally used, but a stylus similar to a fingertip is also a possibility. The TCP screen is divided in 2 parts, like the Navigator image. The Alarm Navigator is on the left side and the Graphic Display Navigator is on the right. See illustration, Navigator name definitions on page 180.
Figure 78 Navigator name definitions
Note
The buttons on the Control Room Panel (CRP) are used to handle alarm events, please see How to handle alarm events on page 115,How to acknowledge alarms on page 116 ,and How alarms are printed after a black-out on page 116, for more information.
6.3.1 How to lock and unlock the Touch Control Panel
The Touch Control Panel can be locked. When the TCP is locked, the only active part of the TCP is the Meny softbutton.
Lock the TCP:
1 Touch theMenysoftbutton on the Touch Control Panel. It is located under the main groups, and on the right side of the thumbnails.
• A window similar to the on shown here is displayed:
2 Touch theLock Touch Control Paneltext.
• A message window like the one underneath will appear on the TCP:
• The TCP is now locked.
Unlock the TCP:
1 Touch theMenysoftbutton on the Touch Control Panel. It is located under the main groups, and on the right side of the thumbnails.
• A message window like the one underneath will appear on the TCP:
2 Touch theLock Touch Control Paneltext.
• The TCP is now unlocked.
6.3.2 How to display Alarm Summary
The alarm summary image displays all active and acknowledged alarms. Alarm Summary on page 182 shows an example of an OS display with an alarm summary image.
Figure 79 Alarm Summary
Please see Alarm text colour on page 28 for an overview of the colours used to distinguish between the alarm states.
Do the following to display alarm summary:
1 Use the fingertip and touch the main group called: LIST VIEW. It can be found in the upper part of the Graphic Display Navigator.
2 Touch the Graphic Display Thumbnail called: ALARM SUMMARY.
• A summary of all active and unacknowledged alarms are displayed on the colour graphics display.
3 Use thePAGE UPandPAGE DOWNbuttons (on the CRP) to go backwards and forwards in the list when more than one page exists. The scrolling function on the right side of the alarm summary list can also be used.
• The list can be sorted by clicking on the different headlines of the list.
6.3.3 How to display alarm history
The alarm history image displays all alarm events chronological.
The newest alarms are displayed on top. Alarm History on page 183 shows an example of an OS display with an alarm history image.
Figure 80 Alarm History
Do the following to display alarm history:
1 Use the fingertip and touch the main group called: LIST VIEW. It can be found in the upper part of the Graphic Display Navigator.
2 Touch the Graphic Display Thumbnail called: ALARM HISTORY.
3 Use thePAGE UPandPAGE DOWNbuttons to go backwards and forwards in the list when more than one page exists.
The scrolling function on the right side of the alarm history list can also be used.
• The list can be sorted by clicking on the different headlines of the list.
6.3.4 How to display alarm group information
This function is used to view the tags in an alarm group. The value and alarm limits for each tag is displayed.
Do the following:
1 The alarmgroups are listed on the left side of the TCP. Use the fingertip and touch the wanted alarmgroup.
2 Use thePAGE UPandPAGE DOWNbuttons to go backwards and forwards in the list when more than one page exists.
The scrolling function on the right side of the alarm list can also be used.
• The list can be sorted by clicking on the different headlines of the list.
3 For more details on one tag, double click on the line with the wanted tag.
6.3.5 How to display counters and reset counters
This function is used to view running hours for pumps, main engine, accumulated values for analogue sensors etc. The total accumulated value and “lap” value for each tag is displayed.
Do the following:
1 Use the fingertip and touch the main group called: LIST VIEW. It can be found in the upper part of the Graphic Display Navigator.
2 Touch the Graphic Display Thumbnail called: COUNTER DISPLAY.
• The system counters are now displayed.
• The counter and lap counter value can be changed by using the trackball and the numeric keys.
3 Use the trackball and navigate to the counter or lap counter you want to change. Click on the digit.
• A dialogue box like the one underneath is displayed.
4 Type in the wanted value, and clickYesto confirm.
6.3.6 How to display offscan alarms
This function is used to view tags which are sat to offscan. The value and alarm limit for each tag are displayed.
Do the following:
1 Use the fingertip and touch the main group called: LIST VIEW. It can be found in the upper part of the Graphic Display Navigator.
2 Touch the Graphic Display Thumbnail called: OFFSCAN TAGS
• Offscan tags are displayed.
3 Use thePAGE UPandPAGE DOWNbuttons to go backwards and forwards in the list when more than one page exists. The scrolling function on the right side can also be used.
6.3.7 How to toggle between group and alarm display
Do the following:
1 The alarmgroups are listed on the left side of the TCP. Use the fingertip and touch the wanted alarmgroup.
2 Use the trackball and right click anywhere on the screen.
• A grey box with the text “Toggle Alarm and group Display” will appear.
3 Right click on the grey box, and the Group Display will be changed to Alarm Display.
6.3.8 How to set day, dusk or night viewing conditions
When the Operator Station is placed on the bridge or in a similar place, it is useful to set the viewing conditions for day, dusk or night viewing.
1 Use the fingertip and touch the main group called: SERVICE. It can be found in the upper part of the Graphic Display Navigator.
2 Touch the Graphic Display Thumbnail called: DIMMER
• A window, like the one underneath, will appear.
Monitor Dimmer Functions
The monitor can be adjusted to day palette, dawn palette and night palette. The TCP is simultaneously adjusted when this function is used.
1 Use the trackball and click on the option button beside the wanted palette. The change is visible at once.
2 To close the window, click on theOKsoftbutton. It can also be closed by clicking on the close softbutton in the upper right corner.
It is possible to make changes on the light intensity of the CRP, INP, ALC and TCP, without changing the palette adjustment on the monitor. Just set the wanted monitor palette, and then use the following functions to adjust the light intensity on the panels.
Lamp intensity Function
This function is used to adjust the intensity of the light on the Control Room Panel (CRP).
1 Use the trackball and click on the drop-down combo box, and chose the wanted intensity by clicking on it.
• 7 will give the brightest light.
2 To close the window, click on theOKsoftbutton. It can also be closed by clicking on the close softbutton in the upper right corner.
Touch Display intensity
This function is used to adjust the light intensity of the TCP.
1 Use the trackball and click on the drop-down combo box, and chose the wanted intensity by clicking on it.
• 100 % will give the brightest light.
2 To close the window, click on theOKsoftbutton. It can also be closed by clicking on the close softbutton in the upper right corner.
Backlight intensity
This function is used to adjust the intensity of the light on the Input Panel (INP) and the Alarm & Control Panel (ALC).
1 Use the trackball and click on the drop-down combo box, and chose the wanted intensity by clicking on it.
• 100 % will give the brightest light.
2 To close the window, click on theOKsoftbutton. It can also be closed by clicking on the close softbutton in the upper right corner.