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ARTEMIS MK5 CONTROL USER GUIDE

Artemis MK5 Controller

Rev. 1.05 January 2005 Page 1

Reson BV Stuttgartstraat 42-44 3047 AS Rotterdam The Netherlands Tel.: +31 (0)10 245 15 00 Fax: +31 (0)10 245 15 55 Email : Artemis@reson.nl

The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice. Revisions to this manual or new editions of it may be issued to incorporate such changes.

Author: Reson BV

Due care has been taken in preparing this document to insure accuracy in all respects; however, in no event shall Reson BV be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising from the use of this document or the Artemis Control Software Manual and all its associated equipment.

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Contents 1. General ......................................................................................................................1-1 2. Installation Control Software..................................................................................2-2

2.1. Installation hardware requirements ........................................................................................... 2-3 2.2. Windows hardware setup .......................................................................................................... 2-3 2.3. Software installation.................................................................................................................. 2-3

3. Network Controller setup ........................................................................................3-3

3.1. Starting the Network Controller software package ................................................................... 3-4 3.2. Automatic network start-up....................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3. Simulation ................................................................................................................................. 3-7

4. Using the controller software ..................................................................................4-8

4.1. Network status lights................................................................................................................. 4-8 4.2. Serial status lights...................................................................................................................... 4-8 4.3. Control panel list ....................................................................................................................... 4-8 4.4. Data in/out ................................................................................................................................. 4-8

5. Control Panel setup ..................................................................................................5-1

5.1. Starting the Control Panel software package ............................................................................ 5-1 5.1.1. Operating modes................................................................................................................ 5-1 5.2. Enlarge Display screen.............................................................................................................. 5-2 5.3. Leakage alarm ........................................................................................................................... 5-2 5.4. Setup AU (Antenna Unit).......................................................................................................... 5-3 5.4.1. Select Station ..................................................................................................................... 5-3 5.4.2. Basic .................................................................................................................................. 5-4 5.4.3. Advanced ........................................................................................................................... 5-5 5.4.4. Counter Station .................................................................................................................. 5-7 5.4.5. Network ............................................................................................................................. 5-8 5.4.6. Communications................................................................................................................ 5-9 5.4.7. Colors .............................................................................................................................. 5-10 5.5. Option...................................................................................................................................... 5-11 5.6. Monitoring............................................................................................................................... 5-11 5.6.1. Service Page .................................................................................................................... 5-12 5.6.2. Calibration Page .............................................................................................................. 5-13 5.7. Colors ...................................................................................................................................... 5-14 5.7.1. Exit .................................................................................................................................. 5-14 5.8. Main display............................................................................................................................ 5-14 5.8.1. Information Panel ............................................................................................................ 5-15 5.8.2. Status Panel ..................................................................................................................... 5-19

6. Appendix A..............................................................................................................6-20

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1. General
The Artemis control software consists of two parts, one is the actual control software that communicates with the Artemis MK5 and one human interface called Control Panel software Together they allows for full control over the Artemis MK5 Positioning unit.

Communication between the Artemis unit and the Control Panel software is through a network connection. The Artemis MK5 Network software package (Network Controller) communicates with the Artemis MK5 and passes on messages to and from the CONTROL PANEL software. It also generate the serial output messages. A number of serial outputs are available and are identical to the Artemis MK IV system. In fact the Control software is the communication center between the user and the Artemis unit. Both the Control and Control Panel software runs on a standard PC with a network connection and together they fully control the Artemis MK5 unit. The Control Panel software is based on the Extended Operating Panel (EOP) as used with the Artemis MK4. Important information can be found on the main display that is visible at all time. The Controller panel software can run on multiple computers system to allow monitoring from different places. However, full control is allowed from one system, the master system. We suggest to have maximum five control panels active at the same time. A row of buttons controls the most important functions of the Artemis unit. Continues information about azimuth and distance keeps the operator up to date with the status of the position.

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2. Installation Control Software

The control and panel software comes on a CD with the delivery of an Artemis MK5 system. The total files comprises: Varlist.lst Startup.sup A5network.ini Controlpanel.ini Buoylist.lst Directory with buoy files Alarms.txt A5Network.exe Controlpanel.exe Installing this software you will need a CD-ROM drive. This installation requires the operator to have knowledge of installing software and setting up network cards.

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2.1. Installation hardware requirements

The software package must be installed on a PC system with operating system (NT4/2000/XP). The minimum PC specifications are: Pentium III 64Mbyte of Ram 1 GB hard-disk 10/100MBps Network Card 2 Serial port Graphic card. The graphics card can be a regular card, the software does not have any special requirements. However we suggest you setup your desktop with a resolution of 800x600 pixels.

2.2. Windows hardware setup

For setting up the hardware the IP number for the network card must be set according to the table shown as below. The Human Machine Interface computer (HMI Computer) is the computer where you install the Controller software on. Unit Artemis MK5 HMI Computer Function Control Panel Controller Software IP Number 192.168.44.200 192.168.44.201 Netmask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0

The IP number of the HMI Computer must be in the range of 192.168.44.200 to 192.168.44.254

In the Network setup of your Windows Operating System you need to attach a TCP/IP protocol to the network adapter and setup the IP numbers. See windows manual or help file on doing this.

2.3. Software installation

To install the software you must insert the CD in the CD-drive and run the setup.exe program. Follow the installation instructions and restart the computer after the installation is completed. After installation create a short-cut on the desktop for easy start of the program.

3. Network Controller setup

Setting up the Network Controller requires the IP numbers and HMI port number of the Artemis MK5 and HMI computer have to be filled in. The software comes with a pre-installed setup that is set for the IP numbers as listed above. Page 3-3

If other IP numbers are used the operator needs to change the network setup in the controller software.

3.1. Starting the Network Controller software package

Select the Network Controller icon from the desktop and double click it to start the software.

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For changing the network settings select the Communications menu item. This will display the following menu:

This menu allows the user to select the communication protocol between the Artemis and the Network Controller. Earlier Artemis MK5 models can only use the Standard Network protocol and are fitted with an PC-104 interface. The latest Artemis MK5 models uses the Advanced Network for network control or RS422 when this option is installed. The choice Network or RS422 is next to the software selection also depending on the hardware connection on the UTP circuit. THE RS422 IS OPTIONAL IS CAN ONLY BE USED WHEN THIS OPTION IS PURCHASED. The option is protected with a software dongle fitted on the motherboard.

When the Standard Network menu item is checked (ticked) the user can press the Communication Setup menu item and the setup dialog for this protocol will appear.

When the Advanced Network menu item is checked (ticked) the user can press the Communication Setup menu item and the setup dialog for this protocol will appear.

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When the RS422 communication is selected the RS232/422 dialog menu can be selected . The RS422 option allows for longer distances between the Artemis MK5 and the HMI.

3.2. Automatic network start-up

The software is default setup for manual start-up, this means when the program is started it does not automatically connect to the Artemis unit. After installation we recommend to change this to Automatic Boot. This option can be selected in the File menu.

The settings are saved each time the software is shutdown. Under normal operation the controller should run continuously.

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3.3. Simulation
From on version 1.6.3 a simulation tab is included in the Network Program. In this set up it is possible to set the MK5 Network program in Simulation Mode. Using the simulation mode it is possible to Lock with the control program to a counter station, the system will than simulate a real lock. Azimuth, Heading, Range and Signal will be shown in the control panel. The Network can be set as Mobile, Fix or Beacon. The Control Program must be set as counter station. Frequency and Address can be changed to simulate. When the simulation is enabled the Artemis control program can be locked against the counter (Network) station.In to do that the antenna, controlled from the control program, be aligned to the counter station which is 180 degrees opposite of the start azimuth setting. A distance can be sailed by setting the far range and a stop range. A selectable speed will decrease the range which is send to the control program.

When setting the simulation setting a warning is given which must be accepted.

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4. Using the controller software

After setting up the software it is ready to use. The indicators on the controller display will tell you the status of the controller. Network status is displayed on the left side and the serial port status are displayed on the right side. It must be noted that the Control software must run prior to start up the Control Panel software.

4.1. Network status lights

If the status lights are red it means that the network connection to that particular part of the Artemis unit is not working properly. By clicking on the light the software will attempt to connect again to that part. If this fails for more then 3 times please check the network cables and network settings. Normal status of the lights should be green.

4.2. Serial status lights

If the communications port is active it will display a green tick. The Tx or Rx led will flash according to the data transmitted or received. The small panel will indicate the type of message used on that specific port. (default is none) When pressing this panel a sample of the data is grabbed and displayed in the Data label below the lights.

4.3. Control panel list

This list displays the names of the computers that are currently connected to the network controller and are running the Control Panel software. The number of panels connected are displayed numerical. We suggest to not connect more then 5 control panels to one network controller. One control light indicates data transmission to and from the control panels.

4.4. Data in/out

These boxes show the flow of data between the Artemis and the Network Controller. During operations data should appear in both boxes.

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5. Control Panel setup

Prior to running the Control Panel software the Control software must be installed and running. If the control software is running on a different computer you need to change the network settings of the Control Panel software, see SETUP.

5.1. Starting the Control Panel software package

Select the Control Panel icon from the desktop and double click to start. The main menu display will pop-up.

5.1.1. Operating modes

Idle mode : Default the MK5 starts-up in Idle mode, this mode is the off position. To change to stand-by or operate press the appropriate button. Standby mode : In this mode no signal is transmitted from the unit. Operate mode : In this mode the unit will transmit and lock if there is a counter station available. To lock to the counter station press left/right button so the antenna will point in to the right direction.

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Autosearch is the adviced mode to work in, the unit will automatic search for the counter station in the pre-set sector and will lock to the counter. When loosing the lock the unit will start to search automatically by scanning slowly around the last lock position and slowly increase the scan until it reaches the set scan sector. Auto search works on the when the unit is in Operate mode !

5.2. Enlarge Display screen

To read the screen from a distance a big screen is implemented the read the distance, Azimuth and bearing . Press the big screen button for this option.

5.3. Leakage alarm

The AU is equipped with a leak alarm sensor, when water is detected in the unit an alarm will be in the display, the position LOCKED will indicate LEAKAGE

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5.4. Setup AU (Antenna Unit)

To change the configuration of the connected MK5 antenna unit press Setup antenna unit. When the setup has been activated the setup tabs will cover this panel completely. The left / right controls will move to the status panel so the operator can still control the antenna movements. The network and communications status indicators has been replaced by the Left/Right controls for the antenna. The controls will disappear when the setup has been deactivated.

5.4.1. Select Station

The station setup will allow the user to select a station name/number from a predefined list. The name is represent for the station code of the counter station to be used. Every station has its own file where all the parameters from that station is stored. When selecting a station the address code, frequency and buoy type will be displayed under selected station. Every setup page has a green/red indicator that shows if the setup has been changed by the user. When the indicator is green nothing has changed and red indicates the setup has been changed in the panel. To apply the new settings the button have to be pressed the changed values are send to the controller, the controller will take care of the changed setup and send it to the Artemis unit.

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5.4.2. Basic
The basic setup allows for setting up the Artemis and enter values for the frequency pair and address code. Station Mode This field configures the Artemis in a MK4 or MK5 unit. This is required when the counter station is of a different type as the present setting. Please note that no MK3 station are supported. Frequency Pair The frequency to be used is set here. To operate a system the unit and the counter system must be set to the same frequency pair. Address Code Each Artemis unit has a address code, a fix station or beacon system is normally in standby until it receives a address code identical to the one it is set for. The range of addresses between an Artemis MKIV and MK5 station are different as indicated in the display. Antenna Movement This setting allows for changing the antenna position and enter a offset for the antenna bearing in the mobile mode. This way the user can align the antenna to bow or aft of the vessel.

Scan Limits A scan sector can be set were the antenna will scan when it losses lock and is in the autosearch mode. The limits can be entered numerical for both left and right scan-limit. A graphical display will show the entered scan-limits, the green area indicated the sector which will be scanned. The settings can also be set relative to the antenna by turning the antenna left or right using the left/right buttons. Enter the most left or right settings by pressing set cur as left or set cur as right. Every setup page has a green/red indicator that shows if the setup has been changed by the user. When the indicator is green nothing has changed and red indicates the setup has to be send to the Artemis. By pressing this indicator the changed values are send to the controller, the controller will take care of the changed setup and send it to the Artemis unit.

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5.4.3. Advanced
In the advanced setup the user can change the more special parameters from the Artemis unit.

Figure 51 Station Type this indicates how the Artemis unit is configured. It can be changed to: Fix, Mobile and Beacon. TX Power Mode this indicates the transmit mode. It can be changed to: Normal, Reduced or Automatic. The default setting is Automatic. Reference Azimuth this setup allows for basic setup of your fix station where you have to set your reference azimuth of your station. Enable Gyro Compensation this will activate or deactivate the gyro compensation on a fix station.

Enable Remote Control This will activate or deactivate the remote control possibility of the counter station.

Enable Auto Recovery The auto recovery enables the Artemis to start in the same mode as it was operational before switching off or power loss. This mode is recommended! Enter Azimuth This value will added to the received azimuth from the fix station in order to correct for a error in the Azimuth reading. Reference Azimuth / Bearing Enter the bearing/azimuth to align the antenna to a reference point. De-Icing When activating De-Icing the heating inside the Artemis antenna will be switched on. Normal Mode This servo mode is the standard mode for the Artemis.

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NOTE ! The following modes should not be used in normal operation. They are used for calibration and service. Open Loop, Close Loop and Simulation

Open and Close loop changes the working of the servo drive and tracking performance and should not be used unless directed by a service engineer. Simulation activates the Demo mode of the Artemis and generates simulated values.

Every setup page has a green/red indicator that shows if the setup has been changed by the user. When the indicator is green nothing has changed and red indicates the setup has to be send to the Artemis. By pressing this indicator the changed values are send to the controller, the controller will take care of the changed setup and send it to the Artemis unit.

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5.4.4. Counter Station

The counter station setup page is used to control the counter station settings. When entering the page the counter station settings can be collected by pressing the refresh button. The settings can be red when the system is in lock and operates normally. Without connection to the counter station no data can be collected or changed Remote control settings are : Address code Autosearch setting Calibration angle (azimuth setting) Configuration protection, enable or disable remote control Frequency pair Left and right scan limit Station type, Fix, mobile or beacon Transmit power Transmit power mode, automatic or manual

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5.4.5. Network
The network settings are as discussed in the installation part of the manual impotent for the communication with the controller. The default settings for these parameters are: - Control Panel IP 192.168.249.201 - Network Controller 192.168.249.201 - Controller Port 35000 This setup is only valid when both network controller software and control panel software are installed on the same computer. This Panel is: The Control Panel must be set as a Master or Client control panel mode. Only one master panel is allowed. When the mode is changed the control panel will request the controller software if this is allowed. When there is already an existing Master Control Panel the controller software will ignore the request and changes the mode automatically to Client mode. Only when there is no other Master control panels present it is possible to select a Master Control Panel. The Master control panel is the only panel that is allowed to change or control the Artemis station, other control panels can only listen in. Automatic Boot The automatic boot option will make sure that the control panel will automatically connects to the controller software when it starts up, else the manual boot button has to be pressed. User Settings Each Control Panel configuration can be saved and a new can be opened, this can be used to make user defined settings for each vessel or operator. Every setup page has a green/red indicator that shows if the setup has been changed by the user. When the indicator is green nothing has changed and red indicates the setup has to be send to the Artemis. By pressing this indicator the changed values are send to the controller, the controller will take care of the changed setup and send it to the Artemis unit.

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5.4.6. Communications
The communications setup allows the user to setup a serial In/Output for communication with external equipment. By selecting one of the 4 communication ports the user can setup the basic parameters e.g. Baud rate, Data bits, etc. The input or output message can be selected by opening the property list of the Input meg or output msg. The input messages are : Host mode commands NMEA heading messages Transparent Data Link messages The output messages are: ASCII 16 ASCII 17 ASCII 22 BCD ADB Transparant Data Link messages The output interval can be selected for sending messages once a second, 2 times a second or 4 times a second. For Host mode commands the interval must be set on Continues.

The transparent channel is a channel from station to station which is available to the user to sent customized data. No interference with the own Artemis data will occur. This channel will be available when bother Artemis stations are MK5 A format description of the outputs can be find in appendix A of this manual.

Every setup page has a green/red indicator that shows if the setup has been changed by the user. When the indicator is green nothing has changed and red indicates the setup has to be send to the Artemis. By pressing this indicator the changed values are send to the controller, the controller will take care of the changed setup and send it to the Artemis unit.

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5.4.7. Colors
The color setup will allow the user to change the colors for the day and night mode of the control panel. Setting up the colors will allow for a personal control panel for every user. The colors can be changed for : Aid display Status panel Text color in the status panel By pressing the square a color selection dialog window will appear and the selected color will be used after closing this selection dialog window.

Every setup page has a green/red indicator that shows if the setup has been changed by the user. When the indicator is green nothing has changed and red indicates the setup has to be send to the Artemis. By pressing this indicator the changed values are send to the controller, the controller will take care of the changed setup and send it to the Artemis unit.

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5.5. Option
This button is reserved for a optional control panel mode that shows a graphical representation of the current situation e.g. the FPSO and Shuttle Tanker in relation to each other.

5.6. Monitoring
The monitoring page displays the most relevant information of the antenna unit. Voltage and temperature values are displayed.

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5.6.1. Service Page

A special service page, of which the entrance is protected by a password, is available for skilled Artemis Engineer. All available Artemis information can be found in this display enabling the engineer to get more information from the unit. This information is raw information and not easy to read which is the reason it is placed behind a password. The password is user definable but comes default as service. Explanations of the values can be found in the Artemis MK5 manual.

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5.6.2. Calibration Page

A special calibration page, of which the entrance is protected by a password, is available for skilled Artemis Engineer.

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5.7. Colors
The color button enable the user to select a different color pallet to screen lay-out. These colors can be changed in the Setup-AU color display. A day/night display can be set by this function.

5.7.1. Exit
The exit button will terminate the program.

All these functions will directly control the Artemis station via the network. However when the control panel software is terminated it does not stop the controller. The controller will stay active and generate outputs to DP and/or other systems.

5.8. Main display

This display is the main display which shows all relevant data during operations.

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5.8.1. Information Panel

The main menu accommodate the information panel who has the controls for turning the antenna left or right. The Antenna Indicator shows the antenna position of the connected unit. When this system is not in lock the arrow comprises of three lines, ones the system is in lock the arrow will widen up to five lines.

L/R button By pressing the Left or Right arrow the antenna will move in to the selected direction. The rotation speed can be changed by selection Slow or Fast on the Speed selection . Between the L/R button a numerical antenna bearing is shown.

Signal Level The Signal indicator is shows the strength of received signal in dBm. During locking in the signal level will pop up immediately which indicates that the signal of the counter station is seen. During standard operations this signal is rather stable and is between 25 and 50 db, depending on the range.

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Information tabs The 6 tab-sheet at the bottom will display extra information about the current setup of the Artemis stations. Just by clicking any tab it will display the required information. This information is only updated when new information has been received or when the setup has been changed. The update of this information is in the order of every three minutes or after changing settings. Status Info Displays the current settings and status of the connected antenna unit.

Mobile Displays the current settings of the mobile station.

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Fix Displays the currents settings of the fix station.

Software Displays the version number of the control panel software.

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Counter Station Information Displays the counter station in relation to the local station.

Station Info Displays the currently selected Station and its information.

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5.8.2. Status Panel

The status panel displays most relevant data and status required during operations. The Artemis MK5 Status box clearly indicates the current status of the unit. These are: Idle Stand-by Operate Autosearch In Lock Simulation The Information Window shows the azimuth, distance, heading, signal strength and the communication status. It also has a Boot button to reboot the network between the Control Panel software and the Network Controller.

At the bottom a Message Window shows all the messages / alarms / warnings which can occur during operation. The same information displayed can logged to a file on the hard-disk of the computer when the save option is pressed. This information is available in ASCII format in the file ALARMS. The clear button will clear all messages in the message window.

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6. Appendix A
Format descriptions ADB Byte 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Bit 7-4 AZM AZM AZM DIST DIST DIST BRG BRG x x x x x x x x 100 1 0.01 10.000 100 1 100 1 1111 Bit 3-0 AZM AZM AZM DIST DIST DIST BRG BRG x x x x x x x x 1111 10 0.1 0.001 1.000 10 0.1 10 0.1

BCD 0.01 Byte 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bit 7-4 AZM AZM AZM DIST DIST x x x x x 100 1 0.01 10.000 100 0000 1111 Bit 3-0 AZM AZM AZM DIST DIST DIST x x x x x x 1111 10 0.1 0.001 1.000 10 1

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ASCII-16 Character 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Distance x 10.000 Distance x 1.000 Distance x 100 Distance x 10 Distance x 1 Distance x 0.1 Space Azimuth x 100 Azimuth x 10 Azimuth x 1 Azimuth x 0.1 Azimuth x 0.01 Space Ready (1 = data valid, 0 = data not valid) CR LF

ASCII-17 Character 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Distance x 10.000 Distance x 1.000 Distance x 100 Distance x 10 Distance x 1 Distance x 0.1 Space Azimuth x 100 Azimuth x 10 Azimuth x 1 Azimuth x 0.1 Azimuth x 0.01 Azimuth x 0.001 Space Ready (1 = data valid, 0 = data not valid) CR LF

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ASCII-22 Character Distance x 10.000 1 Distance x 1.000 2 Distance x 100 3 Distance x 10 4 Distance x 1 5 Distance x 0.1 6 Space 7 Bearing x 100 8 Bearing x 10 9 Bearing x 1 10 Bearing x 0.1 11 Space 12 Azimuth x 100 13 Azimuth x 10 14 Azimuth x 1 15 Azimuth x 0.1 16 Azimuth x 0.01 17 Azimuth x 0.001 18 Space 19 Status* 20 CR 21 LF 22 *Status = 0 for distance and/or azimuth not valid Status = 1 for distance, azimuth and bearing valid Status = 2 for distance and bearing valid if Mobile station locked to a MK IV Beacon

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