Industrial Member of International Association of

Department of Navigation Systems

Cybernetica ASAkadeemia tee 21, 12618 Tallinn, ESTONIA

Phone +372 639 7991Fax +372 639 7992

E-mail ekta @ekta.eeURL: www.ekta.ee

Industrial Member of International Associationof Lighthouse Authorities

Cybernetica AS has been approvedby Bureau Veritas Quality International

to the quality management system standard:ISO 9001:2000

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Lasnamäe 48, Tallinn 11413, ESTONIAPhone +372 620 5600

Fax +372 620 5606E-mail: [email protected]

Refefence customer:

NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changesto the specifications without prior notification, as necessary.

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AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATION Flasher E862

Features

Designed to provide a highly reliable subsystem, the unit uses the latest surface mount andmicrocontroller technologes to provide a compact, Eurocard device incorporating several

new features needed for remote monitoring and control. Functionally it is fully compatiblewith the flasher E863

E862 flasher units are designed for switching both filament lamp or LED lanterns, and forsending of diagnostic and emergency messages via local area network (LAN). The flasher utilises

Pulse Width Modulation to achieve a very high degree of regulation of the effective voltage of thelantern .

The E862 flasher provides the user with convenient, setting up by a service computer device thatmay be used in both stand alone and system applications. Special care has been taken to minimise

the power consumption in the idle state which is essential when using the flasher in primary

battery powered buoys. In case of application in hard environmental conditions, the E862 flashermust be put into a hermetic enclosure

Precision effective voltage regulated filament output

Lampchanger or twin filament or LED-lantern operation

Programmable automatic control of flashing

Sending diagnostic and emergency messages to the monitoringand control centre via LAN and the communication controller

Simple settting up and programming using a service computer

Daylight-dependent switching on and off of the flashing mode by a photosensorand sending the actual switching time messages to the monitoring and control centre

Built-in monitoring and control LAN interfacefor the communication with other units

Autosynchronisation by internal clock/calendar to be adjusted either by a GPS receiver,or by any other flasher within the control and monitoring system

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Input voltages 8 to 30 V DC

Nominal voltage of the lamp 10.30 V rms

Output power 2 to 100 W

Current consumption

in sleep mode

in the pause of flash

in flash

1 mA

1.2 mA

6 mA

Flash length any multiples of 10 ms up to 60.01 s

Period time any multiples of 20 ms up to 655.35s

Character changing setting by service computer

Character stability -20 ppm - 6.67 ms

Stability of built-in clock ± 20 ppm (without GPS correction)

Daylight control delayed switching by external photosensor,

delay programmable by service computer.

Sending switching time messages to the center

Inputs RS485, photocell, control input of reserve

units, voltage measurements

Outputs two stage filament with automatic changeover

to standby filament, RS485, control output of

reserve units

Temperature range -30°C to +55°C*(IEC 60068-1,2,14)

Relative humidity max 90% at +35°C (IEC 60068-2-11)

Dimensions eurocard 100x160x17 mm

Weight 0.2 kg

Specifications

Flasher E862AIDS to NAVIGATION

Edition: September 2000

*) the temperature range can be optionally extended


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AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATION Flasher E863

Features

Designed to provide a highly reliable subsystem, the unit uses the latest surface mount andmicro-controller technologyes to provide a compact, robust self-contained solid state device

incorporating several new features

E863 flasher units are designed for switching both filament lamp and/or LED lanterns and fortransmission of diagnostics and emergency messages via local area network (LAN). The flasher

utilizes Pulse Width Modulation to achieve a very high degree of regulation of the effectivevoltage of the lantern

The E863 flasher provides the user with a convenient, simple setting set up by a service computerdevice that may be used in both stand alone and system applications. Special care has been taken

to minimize the power consumption in the idle state which is essential when using the flasher in

primary battery powered buoys


Lampchanger or twin filament or LED-lantern operation


Daylight-depending switching on and off of the flashing modeby a photosensor and sending the actual switching time messagesto the monitoring and control centre

Autosynchronisation by internal clock/calendarto be adjusted either by a GPS receiver or byany other flasher in the control and monitoring system

Sending diagnostic and emergency messagesto the monitoring and control centre via LANand communication controller

Simple setting up and programming using a service computer


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Input voltages 8 to 30 V DC

Nominal voltage of the lamp 10.30 Volt rms


Current consumption

in sleeping mode

in the pause of flash

in flash

1 mA

1.2 mA

6 mA

Flash length any multiples of 10 ms up to 60.01 s

Period time any multiples of 20 ms up to 655.35 s

Character changing using a service computer

Character stability -20 ppm


Daylight control delayed switching by external photosensor, delay

programmable by service computer. Sending

switching time messages to the center

Inputs RS485, photosensor, control input of reserve units,

voltage measurements

Outputs two stage filament with automatic changeover to

standby filament, RS485, control output of reserve

units

Ambient air temperature from -30°C to +55°C* (IEC 60068-2-1,2,14)

Relative humidity up to 98% at temperature +35°C (IEC 60068-2-3)

Dimensions 83 mm diameter, 52 mm high

Weight 0.4 kg

Specifications

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Cybernetica AS

AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATION Disc-Flasher E864

Features

Designed to provide a highly reliable subsystem, the unit uses the latest surface mount and

micro-controller technologies to provide a compact, disc - shaped device for the use in

lanterns, based on 150 mm LED-disc Light Sources Family E801, E802, E803, E804. It

incorporates several new features needed for remote monitoring and control. It has been

designed for the long-term work in field conditions

The E864 flasher provides the user with a convenient , simple setting up by a service computerdevice that may be used in both, stand alone and system applications. Special care has been taken

to minimise the power consumption in the idle state which is essential when using the flasher inprimary battery powered buoys


Autosynchronisation by internal watch/calendarto be adjusted either by GPS receiver or by any other

flasher in the control and monitoring system


Daylight-dependent switching on and off of the flashing mode by a photosensorand sending the actual switching time messages to the monitoring and control centre


Sending diagnostics and emergency messages to monitoringand control centre via LAN and the communication controller

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Specifications

Disk-Flasher E864

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Input voltages 6 V or 12 V DC

Nominal voltage of the lamp 10.30 V

Current consumption

in sleep mode

in the pause of the flash

in flash

1 mA

12 mA

25 mA

Flash lenght any multiples of 10 ms, up to 60.01 s

Period time any multiples of 20 ms, up to 655.35 s

Character changing using a service computer

Character stability ±20 ppm - 6.67 ms



delay programmable by service computer.

Sending switching time messages to the center

Inputs RS485, photocell, control input of reserve

units, voltage measurements

Outputs RS485, LED-disc control

Temperature range -30°C to +55°C* (ICE 60068-2-1,2,14)

Relative humidity max 90% at +35°C (ICE 60068-2 3)

Dimensions diameter 150 mm

Weight 0.5 kg


Cybernetica AS

AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATION 1000W Flasher E175

Features

E175 is a microprocessor based unit for the control of high-power lighthouses with lanterns

up to 1000 W, to be used in the EKTA’s 1000 W lighthouse control system E602. It consists

of a control unit, an 1kW DC/DC converter, a 50 W DC/DC converter for secondary power

supply, a 5 V voltage stabilizer and of Echelon LAN interface

Programmable automatic control of flashing and control of lampchanger


Autosynchronization by the internal clock/calendar to beadjusted either by GPS receiver or by any other flasher

in the control and monitoring system. This feature can be

used for synchronization of flashing of leading lights

Built-in monitoring and control interface Echelon LANfor the communication with other units

Control of the secondary ( reserve) system of the lighthouse

Daylight-dependent switching on and off of the flashing modeby a photosensor and sending the actual switching time messagesto the monitoring and control centre

Control of Diesel a generator as a secondary energy supply

Control of reserve system of the lighthouse

Sending diagnostics and emergency messagesto the monitoring and control centre via Echelon LANand the communication controller (state of the powersupplies, lamps, and lampchanger)


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Specifications

1000W Flasher E175


Input voltages 110 to 160 V DC (primary power supply)

13 to 15,5 V DC (secondary power supply)

Nominal voltage of the lamp 110 or 120 V +3 V, -1.5 V


Current consumption (15V) 70 mA from the secondary power supply

Flash/pause segment

duration

(1 to127)x(10 to 250) ms

Number of flash/pause

segments

2 to 16

Stability of built-in clock ± 3x10-5


Inputs ±140 V, 15 V secondary power, Echelon LAN

(I/O), photo- and temperature sensors,

lampchanger signals

Outputs 110 V 10 A filament, +14 V system power,

control of reserve system, lampchanger motor

Temperature range -40°C to +55°C (IEC 60068-2-1,2,14)


Dimensions 70 x 210 x 314 mm

Weight


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AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATION Communication Controller

E924

Features

Designed to provide a highly reliable subsystem, the unit uses the latest surface mount and

microcontroller technologies to provide a compact, programmable device incorporating

several new features. It performs the communication between a lighthouse, or buoy, and the

monitoring and control centre, as well as between the nodes of the local area network (LAN)

within a lighthouse or buoy

Adjusting of the built-in clock/calendar and the clocksof other nodes according to the signals receivedfrom the control centre

Continuous checking of contact sensors (tampering, fire, etc.)and sending of the emergency messages to the control centrewhen necessary

Recording of the statistical data about the qualityof the communication sessions, and the timesof last 32 communication sessions

Standby mode of mobile phone betweenthe communication sessions in order to save energy

Communication with the computer of the control centrevia GSM-900 mobile telephone network

Communication with up to 22 nodes connected to the LAN

Regular polling of LAN nodes (other units of lighthouseor buoy equipment) in every 15 minutes

Regular communication sessions in accordance withthe pre-programmed time schedule

Sending of the emergency messages to the control centrewithout delay

Responding to the commands and inquiriesof the regional control centre

Periodical measurement and recording of 5 analogueinput signals in every 15 minutes.The results of last 256 measurements are always available

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Specifications

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External sensors voltage 5 V output resistance of voltage source 1 k�

Current consumption

in standby mode

in alert mode

in communication mode

1.5 mA (GSM receiver OFF)50 mA max (GSM receiver ON)

250 mA max ( GSM transceiver ON)

Communication media GSM-900 mobile telephone network

Minimal GSM input level -70 dBm ( 70.7 �V on 50 � load)

Power of GSM transmitter 2 W

Communication data rate 9600 bps

Local area network (LAN) RS485 interface, 9600 bps, maximum length 1.2 km


Voltage range on 5 analogue

measurement inputs 0 to 5 V, 8 bit resolution

Inputs, outputs GSM antenna, GSM handset, RS485, RS232, 5analogue measurement inputs, contact sensors

Temperature range -20°C to +55°C* (IEC 60068-2-1,2,14)


Dimensions of controller 70x210x183 mm

Weight 2.4 kg


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AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATION Communication ControllerE924 with GPS support

Basic features

GPS features

Short Message Service (SMS) features

The new version of the Communication Controller E924 offers in addition GPS receiversupport and mobile phone Short Message Service (SMS) support

Regular polling of the LAN’s nodes (other equipment units of a light )in every 15 minutes

Programmable time scheduling of regular communication sessions,and immediate sending of the emergency messages to the control centre

Responding to the commands and inquiriesfrom the regional monitoring and control centre

Measurement and recording of 5 analogue input signals in every 15 minutes, the last 256 recordsare accessible. Checking of contact sensors (tampering, fire, ect.) and sending of emergency

messages to the control and monitoring centre

Recording of statistical data about the quality, timeand results of last 32 communication sessions

Programmable scheduling of mobile phone standby modein order to save energy

Receiving and periodical recording of the GPS signalswith the period specified by the user

Adjusting of the built-in clock/calendar basedon the GPS signals and sending of the time adjustment signals

to the other nodes of a light

Sending of the SMS emergency messages to the user-specifiedmobile phone in case of receiving the emergency signals

from the inputs AN4 and/or AN5

Responding with SMS messages describing the current stateof a light to received SMS inquiries

Execution of commands issued by servicing personnelin the form of SMS messages or forwarding them to other units

within a light (e.g. switching ON/OFF of a light at daytime)

Sending of the synchronizing SMS messages to the user-determinedmobile phone (a communication controller of another light)

Communication between a light and the regional monitoring and control centre.Communication over the LAN of a light with up to 21 nodes

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Specifications

Communication ControllerE924 with GPS supportAIDS to NAVIGATION

Red. September 2000



External contact sensors

voltage5 V, output resistance of voltage source 1 k�

Current consumption

in standby

in alert mode


current of GPS receiver

1.5 mA (GSM receiver OFF)

50 mA max (GSM receiver ON)25 0mA max ( GSM transceiver ON)

80 mA

Deviation of coordinates

with 95% probability�15 m

�100 m "with selective availability activated"


Minimum GSM signal level -70 dBm (input 70.7 �V on 50 � load

Power of GSM transmitter 2 Wmax

Communication data rate 9600 bps with GSM and LAN, 4800 bps with GPS

receiver

Local area network (LAN) RS485 based, maximal length 1.2 km



Inputs, outputs GSM antenna, GSM handset, RS485 , 2xRS232

(one for GPS receiver), 5 analogue measurementinputs, contact sensors

Ambient air temperature from -20°C to +55°C* (IEC 60068-2-12,14)

Relative humidity up to 98% at temperature +35°C (IEC 60068-2-3)

Dimensions 70x210x183 mm

Weight 2.4 kg


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AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATIONCommunication Controller E925with GPS support

Basic features

GPS features

Short Message Service (SMS) features

Regular polling of the LAN nodes (other equipment units of a light ) in every 15 minutes

Programmable time scheduling of regular communication sessionsand immediate sending of the emergency messages to the control centre

Responding to the commands and inquiries from the regional monitoring and control centre

Measurement and recording of 5 analogue input signalsin every 15 minutes, the last 256 records are accessible.

Checking of contact sensors (tampering, fire ect.) and sendingemergency messages to the control and monitoring centre

Recording of statistical data about the quality,time and results of last 32 communication sessions

Programmable scheduling of mobile phone standbymode in order to save energy

Reception and periodical recording of the GPS signalswith the period specified by the user

Adjusting of the built-in clock/calendar basedon the GPS signals and sending of the time adjustment

signals to the other nodes of a light

Sending of the SMS emergency messagesto the user-specified mobile phone, in case of receiving

the emergency signals from the inputs AN4 and/or AN5

Responding with the SMS messages describingthe current state of a light to received SMS inquiries

Execution of commands issued by servicing personnelin the form of SMS messages or forwarding them

to other units within a light (e.g. switching ON/OFFof a light at daytime)

Sending of the synchronizing SMS messages to the user-specifiedmobile phone (communication controller of another light)

The new version of the Communication Controller E925 offers in addition GPS receiver

support and the mobile phone Short Message Service (SMS) support

Communication between a light and the regional monitoring and control centre.Communication over the LAN of a light with up to 21 nodes

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Specifications

Communication Controller E925 with GPS support

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External contact sensors

voltage5 V, output resistance of voltage source 1 k�

Current consumption

instandby mode

in alert mode


current of GPS receiver

1.5 mA (GSM receiver OFF)

50 mA max (GSM receiver ON)220 mA max ( GSM transceiver ON)

80 mA

Deviation of coordinates

with 95% probability�15 m

�100 m "with selective availability activated"


Minimum GSM signal level -70 dBm (70.7 �V on 50 � load)

Power of GSM transmitter 2 Wmax

Communication data rate 9600 bps with GSM and LAN, 4800 bps with GPS

receiver

Local area network (LAN) RS485 based, maximal length 1.2 km



Inputs, outputs GSM antenna, GSM handset, RS485 , 2xRS232

(one for GPS receiver), 5 analogue measurementinputs, contact sensors

Temperature range -20°C to +55°C* (IEC 60068-2-1,2,14)


Dimensions Eurocard 100 mm x 170 mm

Weight 0.3 kg


� light ON/OFF status� lamp ON/OFF status� switch to next lamp status� synchronization of flashing� controller test� start Diesel engine� stop Diesel engine� clock synchronization� time synchronization� reset

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AIDS to NAVIGATIONAIDS to NAVIGATION Local Area Network

on A-BUS

Features

When designing a modern control and monitoring systems of aids to navigation, the

modularity and openness of the system are the most important features for many

customers. This means that any system could be changed by adding or taking away of

equipment units without changing the whole system. It allows also building up a system

gradually, step-by step in accordance with the financial and technical resources of a

customer

Sending messages to other nodes and receiving messagesfrom other nodes about current state of a node (power supplyvoltage under the load and standby, current consumption,statistics, logical state etc.)

Exchange messages with the remote control and monitoringcentre through communication controller

Exchanging information with other nodes

� read working statistics� get identification information� clear error status� get device status� write new flashing pattern� get measurement results

Issueing commands to other nodes:

Communication

Controller

Flasher

(main)

Flasher

(reserve)

GPS

locator

Telemetric

instrument 1

Telemetric

instrument n

Flasher of

another light

Diesel Engine

Interface

Telemetric

meteo-instr.

Up to

1.2km

A-BUS

The modularity and openness of EKTA’s systems are achieved by designing the system asconsisting of standard hardware and software modules which can be combined in different

modifications for different systems. To connect the modules together at the lights level,there is the local area RS-485 twisted pair network, or A-BUS. To this network up to 23

nodes or equipment modules in any combination can be connected

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Specifications

Local Area Network on A-BUS


Connecting equipment units (nodes) into the local area network

+DAT -DAT

Node 1(equipment unit)

+DAT -DAT +U GND


+DAT -DAT


+ DAT

- DAT

+U=12VGND

Shield

A noiseproof version of network cable

if needed

Physical standard of the network RS-485Transmitter signal voltage between

“+DAT” and “-DAT”

by sending logical “1”

by sending logical “0”

+1.5 to +5 V- 1.5 to -5 V

Receiver signal voltage between

“+DAT” and “-DAT”

by receiving logical “1”

by receiving logical “0”

+0.2 to +7 V-0.2 to -7 V

Input resistance of the receiver >12 kOhmTotal Summary load of the network >54 kOhmCommunication media twisted pair or shielded twisted pair,

recommended type 24AWG (0.2mm2)with line impedance 100…300 Ù

Length of the line up to 1.2 km, when the length exceeds50 m then using 120 Ù terminalresistors at both end is recommended

Number of network nodes up to 23Data rate 9600 bpsData format start bit, 8 data bits, marker bit, 1 or

more stop bitsData coding NRZ, asynchronous, half-duplexAddressing individual or groupLength of message from 6 bytes up to 131 bytes maxMessage package format destination address, own address, length

of package, user’s data up to 126 bytes ,checksum, marker

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