ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR

ERS 5000

TECHNICAL REFERENCE

Document Code: ERS5-M-020A

© Transas MIP Ltd. Nov, 2011

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This document contains:
Printing House Conventions.............................................................................................3 
Standard Hardware Requirements...................................................................................4 
Network Requirements.........................................................................................4 
Power Supply Requirements................................................................................4 
Environmental Requirements...............................................................................5 
Servicing Requirements .......................................................................................5 
Installation of the ERS 5000 Software .............................................................................6 
System Software ..................................................................................................6 
Transas Software .................................................................................................6 
File Structure of Simulator Software..............................................................................12 
Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO).................13 
Joint Operation between ERS 5000 and Navigational Simulator NTPro 5000.........21 
Some Action for ERS 5000 SOLO ..................................................................................23 
Running the Simulator Programs ..................................................................................23 
Router (Simulator Network Manager) ................................................................23 
SW Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................24 
Problems Encountered at the Simulator Start and during Its Operation............24 
Problems Encountered during the Simulator Configuring..................................26 
DHW Troubleshooting (ERS 5000 Full – Mission) .......................................................28 
Important Notes..................................................................................................28 
First of All ...........................................................................................................28 
Embedded Test ..................................................................................................29 
Software Test .....................................................................................................29 
Fine Tuning of Analog Gauges ..........................................................................30 
Possible Malfunctions ........................................................................................30 
ERS 5000 Full-Mission. Dedicated Hardware Connections........................................31 
External Hardware Connections ........................................................................31 
External Hardware Connections – Alarm Light Column (Ref. No. TR-S-ERS-H-
0036) with USB Connection ...............................................................................31 
The ERS Black-Out Simulation by Using of “Alarm Light Column” Unit ..32 

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 Printing House Conventions

PRINTING HOUSE CONVENTIONS

Sample of an entry Comments on the use

ENGINE ROOM SIMULATOR ERS 5000. To highlight, in a printed document, names of other docu-
DEDICATED HARDWARE ments which the current document contains references to

C:\WINNT\SYSVOL To highlight, in a printed document, menu items mentioned

in this document
<F4> To highlight, in a printed document, names of keyboard keys
“Next” To highlight, in a printed document, names of a window,
page, tab, button, etc.
dcpromo.exe To highlight messages, commands, files and other Windows
OS information

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Standard Hardware Requirements

STANDARD HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

PC requirements depend of SW modules allocated on the computer, and PC
specification should not be worse than shown below:

• All computers should have 100 Base-TX Network card all of the same type;
• Server uses the MS Windows 2000 Server operation system (English version),
IE 5.5, SP4 or MS Windows XP Server operation system (English version), IE6,
SP2 with appropriate number of client licenses;
• All other computers run with MS Windows 2000 Professional OS (English version),
IE5.5, SP4 or MS Windows XP Professional OS (English version) IE6, SP2.
Module Computer Peripherals
Server Intel P4-1800 512Mb cache 15” monitor 800x600, 85Hz
512 Mb RAM Smart UPS 600 VA
60 Gb SCSI/RAID HDD Network HUB(s) 100 Base-TX
CD ROM
Videocard build-in or NVIDIA M64, 8 Mb
Instructor Workstation Intel P4- 2,8 GHz 512Mb cache Two 19” (21”) monitors
1024 Mb RAM 1280x1024, 85Hz
60 Gb HDD True Color
CD ROM Printer A4 Format
CD-RW drive (as Back-up device) Speakers (as Option)
Videocard Matrox G550 DualHead 32 Mb
Soundcard Creative Labs SB Live!
(as Option)
Trainee Workstation Intel P4- 2,5 GHz 512Mb cache 19” (21”) monitor 1280x1024,
512 Mb RAM 85Hz True Color; Head
Phones
20 Gb HDD
Videocard GeForce 4 Ti4200 128 Mb
Soundcard Creative Labs SB Live!

Network Requirements
All the simulator computers incorporate network cards, which are used for
connecting computers to the local network. Ethernet 100Base-T4 topology cards are
used (category 5 unshielded twisted pair), PCI bus based network card with a baud
rate of 100 megabits per second and the required number of hubs.
Installation of the external network equipment and network cabling should be
performed by specialists with adequate qualification.

Power Supply Requirements

Input voltage – 100-127 or 200 – 240 V AC.

Input voltage fluctuation – less than +/- 10%.

Input frequency – 50 or 60 Hz.

Maximum harmonic distortion – less than 2%.

Within the units and supply cables there may be lethal voltage hazard. Cables should be
connected only to the power supplies provided with earthing. Cables should not have
damaged insulation and must exclude contact with parts conducting current.
All safety ground connections should be secure so that the voltage difference
between any two chassis does not exceed 12 V AC.
Each room needs to be provided with easy-accessible power distribution/breaker
panel to switch all the equipment on/off.

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 Standard Hardware Requirements

It is recommended that separate power switches should be mounted for the

illumination and equipment supplied through uninterrupted power units.
To help control external grounds and to minimise ground loop noise, it is
recommended that the power cables for all the computing equipment in the room
are routed to a single main power-distribution/breaker panel and their safety ground
conductors are tied to a single point.

Environmental Requirements
• Temperature 59° F to 95° F/15° C to 35° C;

• Temperature change-rate limit 3.6° F/h/2° C/h;

• Relative non-condensing humidity 20% to 80%;

• Humidity change-rate limit 2 %/h.

Units radiate heat and must be installed in a way that will ensure free air circulation.
The rooms with the simulator equipment should be secure against water and dust
immersion and should be supplied with a proper amount of fire extinguishers.

Servicing Requirements
The system is based on the networked personal computer technology. Common
requirements can, therefore be applied to adjust the computer classes. It is
necessary to strictly follow the directions provided in the operation manuals for the
computers and system’s peripheral devices.
Daily operations:

• To remove the dust;

• To check network equipment and connections;
• To check proper functionality of the PC and the simulator software.

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Installation of the ERS 5000 Software

INSTALLATION OF THE ERS 5000 SOFTWARE

System Software
Microsoft Windows 2000 (XP) Server and Microsoft Windows 2000 (XP)
Professional operating systems are installed in the simulator computers. Transas
Simulators require network operation in Domain mode, so you should first install
your Windows Server as the domain controller, and then Windows 2000 (XP)
Professional as members of the domain.
The LAN for Transas Simulators is not connected to any other LAN (e.g. customer
office LAN or another Transas Simulator LAN or WAN). This kind of installation
requires profound knowledge of networking and implies that the person performing
such installation has extensive training in Microsoft Products, protocols and network
technologies.
Note: You can modify regional settings after you install Windows 2000 by using
Regional Options on the Control Panel.
Transas does not guarantee proper operation of its simulators unless it
operates with the US or Pan European version of Windows OS with US
or UK locales and keyboards layout selected.

Transas Software
Install Protection key (Dongle) to the Printer port of the Server or of the computer,
which will be used as the Instructor workstation. Insert the installation CD into the
CD-ROM drive of the computer. If AUTORUN mode is available you will see the
window as shown below. (If AUTORUN mode is not available, run setup.exe
program in the folder with installation package).

Fig. 1

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Familiarize yourself with the contents of the window and press “Next” button if you
accept the copyright terms, or press “Cancel” to quit.
In the window that will open up, specify the location of license files by using
“Browse” button.

Fig. 2

License files may be supplied either on a diskette or in an individual folder of the

installation CD.

Fig. 3

E.g. if you have a 3.5” diskette with license, insert it into floppy-drive and specify the
path to the license files as shown below.
Confirm the path by pressing “Next” button.

The installation program offers to install simulator software to C: disk by default

(recommended). You can choose another disk for installation by using “Browse” button.

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Installation of the ERS 5000 Software

Confirm your choice by pressing “Next” button.

Fig. 4

The installation software suggests “Engine_Room” network sharename as a default

for the main simulator folder. It is not advisable to change this default name. Confirm
your choice by pressing “Next” button.

Fig. 5

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Installation program shows brief installation contents in the following sub-window

prior to copying Software files to the hard disk.

Fig. 6

Confirm the start of copying process by pressing “Install” button.

Files copying process and DLL files registration takes a few minutes:

• Indicated by the progress bar on the screen;

Fig. 7

• Indicated by the following windows;

Fig. 8

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Installation of the ERS 5000 Software

Fig. 9

After the successful installation, the following window appears:

Fig. 10

Please select “Yes” radio-button and click “Finish” button to complete

Setup procedure.

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The picture below shows contents of the main simulator software folder
(for ERS 5000-Networked modification):

Fig. 11

Take note of Version.txt file for explanation of Simulator SW Version.

Take note, that the following version of TrnNetwork was used:

Version: 4.16.646.
Note: Two shortcuts will appear on the computer desktop after ERS 5000 SOLO
Installation:
• for startup of Trainee Consoles;
• for startup of Instructor Module (with Debriefing facility and Exercise
Editor facility).

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File Structure of Simulator Software

FILE STRUCTURE OF SIMULATOR SOFTWARE

Some principal software elements are presented in the table:
Folders:

Exercise Storage of Simulator Exercises library (according to Ship models)

Log Storage of Log files from Trainee workplaces

Programs:
Model.exe Simulator Math. Model program
Console.exe Operation, monitoring and alarm systems (Consoles) of Trainee
workplace. Interface between Trainee and Simulator Math. model
DHWConsole.exe Interface for “Simulator SW – Dedicated Hardware” communication
(ERS 5000 Full mission configuration)
ERSGate.exe Interface for joint operation between ERS and NTPro simulators
License.dat and Files of your License
Setup.id
Version.txt Text file with information about version and build of simulator SW

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 Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

CREATING A REQUIRED SIMULATOR CONFIGURATION

(EXCEPT ERS 5000 SOLO)
To run the Simulator software, you have to create a correct configuration after the
installation is completed. You may create different configurations according to your
needs and simulator license:
1. To create or to change the simulator configuration, run “Configuration Editor”
program (Start  Configuration Editor). This program serves for creating
different required simulator configurations within the license range.

Fig. 12

2. The following program window will appear:

Fig. 13

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

Three areas of program window are displayed:

– the left hand side area: “Node configuration” with the configuration tree
showing the structure of your simulator;
– right hand top area: “Hosts” with the list of computers which can be included
in the Simulator configuration;
– right hand bottom area: “General” with explanation of some parameter values.
3. To prepare the first simulator configuration create a list of available computers.
Ascertain that all the computers are switched on and operating system is loaded.
Click the right mouse button on “Hosts” area and select “Add hosts” command.

Enter the administrator password in Password field of “Specify user account”

window:

Fig. 14

Select the required computers from the command window. Confirm your choice
by pressing “OK” button.

Fig. 15

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The list of selected computers appears in “Host” area. These are computers,
which can be used in the simulator:

Fig. 16

4. Select “Node configuration” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right
mouse button, and select “New root” command in the pop-up menu.
“Root:1” line appears in the configuration tree. “Root:1” means “Configuration
No. 1”. It is possible to create several “Roots” with several names
(for example – “ERS”) to assign different configurations.

Fig. 17

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

5. The Instructor workstation task is initially needed for creating each of the
simulator configurations.
Select “ERS 1” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right mouse button and
select “New task” command in the pop-up menu.
Highlight “Instructor Engine Room” in the command window. Confirm your
choice by pressing “OK” button:

Fig. 18

Instructor Workstation task is created for the first configuration:

Fig. 19

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6. The next step is to create Trainee workstations.

Select “ERS 1” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right mouse button
and select “New bridge” command in the pop-up menu. “Bridge” means “Trainee
workstation”. “Bridge 1” (i.e. “Trainee workstation No. 1”) is created. E.g. you
can rename “Bridge 1” to “Trainee 1”.

Fig. 20

7. The next step is to assign the required simulator modules and tasks to the newly
created Trainee workstation. Select “Bridge 1” line with the mouse cursor, then click
the right mouse button and select “New task” command in the pop-up menu.
This is a list of possible tasks for the trainee workstation:

Fig. 21

The “Model Engine Room” task is required always.

The “DHW Console” task is required for ERS 5000 Full mission simulator
configuration only.

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

The “Console Special Machinery” task is required for Tanker LCC Ship model/
Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator (LCHS) module with Load Calculator only.
You should decide on which and as many as Simulator consoles (modules)
(DPP, EPP, AUX) would be run on the Trainee workstation. You should then
select appropriate tasks to suit your decision.
For example:
– Single PC Trainee workstation. All modules are required. The following tasks
are required:
Model Engine Room;
Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant;
Console Auxiliary Machinery.
– Single PC Trainee workstation. Two modules (DPP and EPP) are required
only. The following tasks are required:
Model Engine Room;
Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant.
– Double PC Trainee workstation (Multi-PC facility for a single Bridge). All the
modules (DPP, EPP and AUX) are required. The additional Monitoring and
Control systems (i.e. Consoles) are required:
These 4 tasks are intended for PC No. 1: Model Engine Room;
Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant;
Console Auxiliary Machinery.
These 3 tasks are intended for PC No. 2: Console Diesel plant;
Console Electrical plant;
Console Auxiliary Machinery.
As option, you can decide, which “pages” of consoles would be run on the
Trainee workstation. You can create the Trainee workplace with your own set of
systems. It’s useful for group training with multi-PC Trainee workplaces or for
creation Engine Room “Local Control Places”.
You should select required console, select ”Engine Room Simulator” bookmark
for selected console, select Ship model and then – appropriate check-boxes to
suit your decision. For example:

Fig. 22

Only selected systems will be available on the transformed Trainee workstation

after simulator start up.

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Note: The correct selection of the computer name for each trainee workstation and for
each trainee workstation task is essential. The computer name is specified in
“General/Host” pull-down menu, after some task line has been selected. You
can change “selected task – computer” association at any moment:

Fig. 23

Step by step, you can collect a full set of tasks for the trainee workstation:

Fig. 24

8. You can create new trainee workstations (Bridges) by repeating the above
procedure after you have finished work with trainee workstation No. 1.
9. “Creating of Shortcut” feature for each “Root” line (i.e. for each simulator
configuration) is may prove useful.
Select the required “Root” line, click the right mouse button on this line and
select “Create shortcut” command in the pop-up menu.

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Creating a Required Simulator Configuration (Except ERS 5000 SOLO)

The required shortcut appears on the computer desktop:

Fig. 25

Use this shortcut to start the simulator with this saved configuration in the future.
10. You can run the Simulator software by using the created shortcut on the
computer desktop.
11. “3-D Virtual reality” (visualization) for DPP console (module) of Trawler ship
model and Ro-Ro ship model.
To enable this feature:
Select the required Root, required Bridge and Console Diesel plant task for the
selected Bridge:

Fig. 26

Two parameters are responsible for visualization – “Bridge 3-D Visualisation”

and “ER 3-D Visualisation”.
The “ER 3-D Visualisation” parameter is responsible for visualization of Engine
Room interior.

The “Bridge 3-D Visualisation” parameter is responsible for visualization of sea

on the bridge – console page NAV (for Trawler ship model only).
The visualizations are canceled as default – the parameters value “0”.
To enable the visualization – just to change the value from “0” to “1”.

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 Joint Operation between ERS 5000 and Navigational Simulator NTPro 5000

JOINT OPERATION BETWEEN ERS 5000

AND NAVIGATIONAL SIMULATOR NTPRO 5000
To run the Simulator software in joint operation mode, you have to create a special
configuration.
The “NTPro5000 Interface” task is needed for support of joint operation.
Select “Root#1” line with the mouse cursor, then click the right mouse button and
select “New task” command in the pop-up menu.
Highlight “NTPro5000 Interface” in the command window. Confirm your choice by
pressing “OK” button:

Fig. 27

NTPro5000 Interface task will appear:

Fig. 28

The connection (between both Simulators) is required for joint operation.

The connection can be executed via:

• Local network (LAN);

• Internet (by Modems on both sides).

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Joint Operation between ERS 5000 and Navigational Simulator NTPro 5000

For support of proper simulator’s connection:

• Select “Root#1” line with the mouse cursor, then select VIEW/ADVANCED MODE in the
toolbar. The following information in “General” bookmark will appear:

Fig. 29

• It is necessary to check, that “@ForeignPort” parameters value the same as

parameters value of NTPro Simulator (for example – 0x 00000309(777);
• It is necessary to check, that “@ForeignPort” parameters value the same as
IP-address of the NTPro5000 Server.
Selection of the ship model and exercise for the joint operation, its loading/unloading
in ERS 5000 simulator is made on the part of NTPro simulator.

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 Some Action for ERS 5000 SOLO

SOME ACTION FOR ERS 5000 SOLO

The configuration procedure of ERS 5000 SOLO is not required.
For activisation of “3-D Virtual Reality” feature you need to select
Start/Programs/Engine Room Simulator and select the following wishes:
• Disable 3D;
• Enable 3D ER (visualisation of ER interior);
• Enable 3D Sea (visualisation of Sea interior on the Bridge for Trawler ship
model only), are responsible for activisation/deactivisation of “3-D Virtual
Reality” feature.
Just double click on required line for activisation of named feature.

RUNNING THE SIMULATOR PROGRAMS

Router (Simulator Network Manager)

Start this program by double clicking the mouse on the desired configuration
shortcut on the server desktop or on the instructor workstation desktop (on the
startup shortcut on the trainee workstation desktop for ERS 5000 SOLO).
Router, like all the other programs, is run automatically. Its window displays the
condition of program modules on all the computers in the configuration. There is a
facility for viewing the program modules sorted by names (“Tasks” tab), computers
in the configuration (“Hosts” tab) and the statistics information on the local network
operation (“Traffic” tab).
Active and non-active tasks are displayed in “Tasks” tab window. You can use “Start
Task” button to run a non-active task (tasks with selected “NO AUTORUN” feature).
“Hosts” tab window displays the computers included in the configuration and tasks
assigned to be performed on these computers. “Shutdown Host” button sends a
command to the computer to terminate the OS.

“Sessions” tab window can be used for stopping any started exercise. In this case,
all the program modules, except those, which ensure the network interaction, will be
terminated. Lastly, the operation of all the simulator computers can be fully
terminated by using “Shutdown All” button. It is this procedure, which is required to
be performed before the full disconnection of simulator power supply.

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SW Troubleshooting
SW TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Encountered at the Simulator Start
and during Its Operation
№ Problem appearance
1 “Class not registered” mes-
sage is displayed during the
router start
2 “Program is not properly
signed” message is displayed
during the router start (this
product license files have not
been found)
3 “Program requires dongle to
run” message is displayed
during the router start (the
dongle has not been found)
4 “Host requires software
update” message is displayed
during the router start
5 “Invalid node configuration”
message is displayed during
the router start
6 “Unlicensed task <taskname>”
message is displayed during
the router start
7 “Option <optionname>
exceeds allowed value”
message is displayed during
the router start
8 “Too many instances of
<taskname>” message is
displayed during the router start
9 “Option <optionname> of task”
<taskname> exceeds allowed
value message is displayed
during the router start
10 After the router start, no task
will run. There is a red cross
next to each computer on
hosts page
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Possible cause
This computer has not been
added to the configuration, or
the local software was damaged
License files should be stored
in the router start directory.
This directory is set automa-
tically when a shortcut is
created. This shortcut has
somehow been damaged
License files have uninten-
tionally been deleted
The current user has no
network or NTFS access to
this product installation folder
The dongle is not inserted
Dongle driver was not install-
led, or the computer was not
re-started after their
installation
The simulator was re-installed,
or another simulator was
installed
Not a single task has been
included in this configuration
<taskname> task does not
comply with your license
<optionname> parameter of
the workplace or configuration
has exceeded the value
permitted by the license
The number of <taskname>
tasks in the configuration has
exceeded the value permitted
by the license
<optionname> parameter of
<taskname> task has
exceeded the value permitted
by the license
You are working under
Windows 2000 and have no
local administrator rights
Recommended actions
Run the configurator on the
computer which has already
been added to the configure-
tion or on the installation ser-
ver and add this computer to
the configuration, or perform
Update Software function, if it
has been added
Run the configurator and
create the shortcut again
Copy the license files to the
root directory of the product
installation
Change the access right or
enter the system under
another account
Insert the dongle
Re-install the driver and/ or
re-start the computer
Run the configurator, select
computers marked with an
exclamation mark and per-
form Update Software fun-
ction for these computers
Perform the configuring
Check the correctness of your
license. Contact your dealer
Correct the parameter value
or contact your dealer
Correct the number of these
tasks or run them one by one
rather than simultaneously
Correct the parameter value
Change the access rights of
enter the system under
another account

№ Problem appearance
11 After the router start, there is
a “red cross” symbol next to
one of the computers on
hosts page
12 After the router start, task
does not run, and it is marked
with a “red cross” symbol
13 During the execution of “Shut-
down All” command, not all
the computers unload the
operation system
14 Some of the simulator tasks
have been aborted
15 Some of the simulator tasks
has stopped responding to
the user input
Possible cause
There are two network cards
in your computer. The first of
them is connected to the
network segment which does
not contain the simulator
computers
The computer is turned off or
is not available in the network
The computer is marked as
“Disabled” in the simulator
configuration
“Interactive logon” function
failed on the computer
NoAutoRun function is set for
the task in the simulator
configuration
The task file has uninten-
tionally been deleted
User of that computer has no
rights for the network or file
access to the product
installation folder
The computer where the
router run manages to per-
form the “Shutdown” before it
passes shutdown command
to the rest of the computers
Program malfunction
Program malfunction
License files have
inadvertently been deleted
The current user has no
network or NTFS access to
this product installation folder
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SW Troubleshooting
Recommended actions
Place all the simulator compu-
ters into a single segment and
specify the network card of this
segment first
Turn on the computer or
check the network connec-
tion. Then call Start Host
router function
Cancel this status if set
inadvertently, and call Start
Host router function
Use the configurator to edit
autologon parameters or
make the logon manually
Cancel this function or call
Start Task router function
Re-install the simulator
Change the access rights of
enter the system under
another account
Select “No Shutdown” func-
tion for this computer in the
configurator
Try to record, on the paper or
electronically, the circumstan-
ces caused the malfunction.
Use Start Task function to
restart the task
Try to record, on the paper or
electronically, the circumstan-
ces caused the malfunction.
Use Task State function to
save the stopped task status.
Then use Start Task function
to re-start the task
Copy the license files to the
root directory of the product
installation
Change the access rights of
enter the system under
another account
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SW Troubleshooting
Problems Encountered during the Simulator Configuring
№ Problem appearance
1 “Class not registered” message is
displayed during the configurator
start
2 “Server <servername> is locked by
<username> from <computer>”
message is displayed during the
configurator start
3 “Configuration not found”
message is displayed during the
configurator start
4 “Not enough rights to work with
<servername>” message is dis-
played during the configurator start
5 “Node (or host) is invalid and will be
removed” message is displayed
during the configurator start
6 “Selected host require software
update” message is displayed
during the configurator start. In
the configuration, some compu-
ters are marked with a red
exclamation mark
7 Error message is displayed in the
configurator during the input of
“admin account”
8. “Failed to get info for admin$ on
<servername>” message is
displayed during the performance
of Update Software function
9 “Failed to copy <something> to
<something>” message is
displayed during the performance
of Update Software function
10 “Failed to update product on
<servername>” message is
displayed during the performance
of Update Software function
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Possible cause
This computer has not
been added to the
configuration or the local
software is damaged
The configurator has already
been run by <username>
user from <computer>
computer and is performing
configuration on
<servername> server
The configurator has not
been able to find the
installation server
User has not sufficient rights
to edit the configuration
One of the configuration
records does not conform
with the format or with the
installed products. The con-
figuration may have been
altered by using facilities
other than TrnNetwork
The simulator has been re-
installed or another
simulator has been
installed
The user name or
password is incorrectly
entered
The computer has not been
re-started after the simu-
lator installation (if this is
an installation server) or
after its addition to the
simulator (if this is a
workstation)
The entered “admin account”
is not an administrator on
<servername> or, if the
Domain is not set, the speci-
fied user is not available or
has another password for
<servername>
The entered “admin account”
has no rights for the network
or file access to the product
installation folder
An application using the
simulator network compo-
nents is already run on
<servername>
The entered “admin account”
has no rights for the network
or file access to the product
installation folder
There has been a failure in
the installed product
Recommended actions
Run the configurator on the
computer already added to
the configuration, or on the
installation server and add
the missing computer to the
configuration using Update
Software function
Press “OK”. Switch to
another server, or exit from
the program, wait until this
server is free and restart the
configurator
Set the server name as a
configurator parameter
Alter the set of user rights or
enter the system under
another account
Check the configuration of
tasks. If it does not meet
your expectations, try to edit
it. If you do not succeed, re-
install the simulator
Select marked computers in
the configurator and perform
Update Software function for
them
Enter the correct name and
password. Special attention
should be given to the user
domain and letter case
during the password input
Re-start the computer (log
off/logon is sufficient as well)
Change the “admin account”,
or change the user access
rights or password for
<servername>
Change the “admin account”,
or change the access rights
for the product installation
folder
Exit from this application
Change the “admin account”,
or change the access rights
for the product installation
folder
Re-install the product

№ Problem appearance
11 The configurator does not
respond to the input when Flash
function is called
12 The computer which you intend
to add to the configuration does
not appear in the list
13 In the computer list in IP Connec-
tion column, all the computers
are marked as “failed” although
the computers are turned on
14 Configuration shortcut created by
the configurator cannot be seen
on the desktop, even if you have
entered the system as its
administrator
15 “Your system is running on virtual
memory…” message is displayed
16 Trawler ship model/Diesel plant
module with 3-D feature – emer-
gency aborting of application
17 No sound during simulator
running
Possible cause
The computer selected for
Flash function is turned off
The computer is already
included in the configuration
The computer is turned off
Some problems with
Windows Browser
Some problems in the
adjustment of TCP/IP
protocol
You are working under
Windows2000 and have no
local administrator rights
The shortcut was created
by the user different from
the current one and who
has no access to “all users
desktop”. It has been
places on this user’s
desktop
The size of physical
memory is not enough
The Virtual memory setting
is not correct
Unknown memory
distribution error of
simulator applications
Video card driver run
incorrect
3-D feature not supported
by video card
The Sound card is not
installed or Sound card
driver is not installed
Direct X is faulty or not
present
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Recommended actions
Turn on the computer, wait
until the configurator error
message is displayed (2-3
minutes), repeat Flash
function
Be careful while working
with the program
Turn on the computer
Use Windows Explorer “Find
computer” function and drag
the computer to the list of
computers in the configuration
Check TCP/IP settings on
the computers
Change access rights or
enter the system under
another account
You may ignore this error
unless you are planning to
run Router program on this
computer
Create a shortcut after
entering the system as its
local administrator. It will
then be added to the
common desktop
Upgrade the PC’s physical
memory, close unnecessary
applications
Set the bigger size of Paging
file (Control panel/System/
Advanced/Performance
Option)
To fix the action sequence
caused the error message
and call to Service
Update the Video card driver
Attempt to change the video
mode – True Color instead
of Hi Color
Use the recommended video
card only or cancel 3-D mode
(using the Config. Editor)
Install the required compo-
nents. Check theirs proper
operation (Control panel/
Sounds and Multimedia)
Re-install the Direct X
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DHW TROUBLESHOOTING (ERS 5000 FULL – MISSION)

Important Notes
1. Some of hardware components are static electricity sensitive devices, so the
standard precautionary measures should be undertaken.
2. Allow a minimum of 30 seconds between switching the Hub off and then back on.
3. Colors of the wires, sockets and plugs may have changed due to modified
specifications of the third party supplier. In this case follow the engraved labels
on the PCBs.
4. Control panels, Hub and Telegraph are the smallest elements to replace, and
should not be disassembled and/or repaired on site by unauthorized personnel.

First of All
If you have problem with DHW:
1. Check all the connections and jumper settings:
– poor connection of AC plug, DC, or CAN interface – check plugs and wiring to
restore the connection;
– analog meter does not operate – check its own connection wiring;
– telegraph does not operate – check its own connection wiring;
– hub does not start (no sound) – check the hub integrity with a power-on reset;
– some of panel elements or the whole panel is not operational – the entire
panel is subject to change. During the replacement procedure you can use
the simulator without faulty panel;
– more than one panel does not operate – move the first suspect panel in the
CAN-chain to the end, ensuring that the CAN_LOAD jumper has been set,
and start testing procedures again.
2. Use the Embedded Test and/or Software Test to identify the problem.
There are three diagnostic indicators on the back side of each control panel with
interface PCB. They show the current interface mode and can help to identify the
problem if any. See table below:

Name Description State Cause

IND1 Red-green LED Off No DC power input, or panel
hardware malfunction
Continuous red  Panel hardware malfunction
1
Blinking red CAN interface hardware
malfunction
1
Blinking green Panel works, CAN connection lost
Continuous green Panel works, there is CAN
connection
CAN Tx Orange LED Off There are no CAN protocol
packets sent by panel interface
Flash (20ms) CAN protocol packet has been
sent by panel interface


– IND1 comes through those states after panel interface initialization being powered on.

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Name Description State Cause

CAN Rx Yellow LED Off There are no CAN protocol
packets received by panel
interface
Flash (20ms) CAN protocol packet has been
received by panel interface

Embedded Test 
1. Switch the hub off.
2. Set TEST jumper to “ON” position (two short pins of the connector) on the
backside of the control panel or panels to be tested.
3. Switch the hub on.

4. On the backside of control panel, both LED indicators: IND1 and IND2 start to flash.
5. After the successful initiation of the hub embedded SW (in approximately 30
seconds) you should hear a specific sound (200Hz for 2 sec.), LED indicator
IND1 light up. The embedded power-on self-test starts. All the indicators and
lamps will blink, analog meter needles move along the scale.
6. Switch the hub off.
7. Set TEST jumper to “OFF” position (set the jumper on one of the two
connector pins).

Software Test
1. The Test program will be placed into the ERS root folder after the simulator has
been installed.

2. Check that all the DC and CAN interface plugs are connected, and the interface
unit, Hub and PC with “Hardware Electrical Plant” (or “Hardware Diesel Plant”)
are all linked via the serial port and powered.
3. Run the DHW Test program (normally with the name of ERSTest.exe), enter
the correct COM port number when requested.
4. Choose “TOOLS” tab, click and hold “Lamp Test All” button. Check if all the
indicators have lighted up. Release “Lamp Test All” button.
5. Look at the list of active panels; check if they correspond to your actual set.
6. Press “Run Test” button. Watch the cyclic indication on the panels. It must be
regular. Press “Run Test” button again to stop the test. Press “Reset” button to
clear the indicators.
7. Select the tab with the name of the panel to be tested; by clicking indicators on
the screen check the appropriate effect on the hardware panel.
8. If your panel contains any digital LED indicators, select the digit by the mouse
and enter the value via the keyboard, and watch the repetition effect on the
hardware panel.
9. If your panel contains any LED bar indicators, drag the appropriate slider with
the mouse and watch the repetition effect on the hardware panel.


– this test does not check the interface between Hub and panels.

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10. Press the panel buttons one after another, and watch the appropriate effect on
the screen.
11. Use rotary switches, telegraph levers and watch the effect on the screen.
12. Repeat steps 7 to 11 for all the panels.
13. Use Dimmer knob to change the brightness level of all the panels.
14. Stop the Test program.

Fine Tuning of Analog Gauges

1. Switch the hub off.
2. Adjust the needle zero-position of the analog indicators by using a thin flat
screwdriver.

3. Switch the hub on.

4. Click the right mouse button on any sliding bar of the analog indicator, and
choose “Adjusting” option in the pop-up menu. Adjusting window will appear.
Click 0% button in this window: the indicator needle should come to zero
position. By dragging ZERO slider, you can tune the needle position within a
small range of –2 to 2 degrees. Click 100% button, and by dragging GAIN slider
put the indicator needle in 100% position. Click – 100% button and make
ascertain that the needle travels to – 100% position. Click “Fixing” button to save
changes and close “Adjusting” window.

5. Repeat step 4 for all the indicators.

6. Close Test program.

Possible Malfunctions
Problem appearance
No sound signal after DHW Hub startup
Embedded test is not passed
(no indicator “blinking”)
Embedded test is passed, but the Software test is
not passed (no response to the command)
One of pair of panels (top and bottom) does not
operate
A message about some classes not being
registered is displayed after the loading of the
test program
One of indicators/buttons does not operate during
the software test. No problems with other
indicators/buttons
Recommended actions
Restart Hub switching it on and, after 30
seconds, on. If the problem persists, unplug all
panels from the Hub (CAN and DC) and try again
Check 24V DC power supply of DHW panel and
the power supply cable.
If there are no problems with the power supply,
DHW panel is damaged and replacement is
required
Check CAN interface connections and cables.
Check “CAN Load” jumpers on the panels. “CAN
Load” jumper of the last DHW panel in CAN chain
must be “ON”. All “CAN Load” jumpers of all other
DHW panels should be “OFF”
Check connection between the panels and
condition of cable
Perform the Update software command in
configuration program for the host where DHW
interface task is appointed
The indicator is faulty. Replacement of the panel
is required

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ERS 5000 FULL-MISSION. DEDICATED HARDWARE

CONNECTIONS

External Hardware Connections

All external Dedicated Hardware connections are presented in the Drawing
“ERS 5000. Dedicated Hardware – CAN and 24 V DC connection diagram”.

External Hardware Connections – Alarm Light Column

(Ref. No. TR-S-ERS-H-0036) with USB Connection

CAUTION!
Installation is to be performed by the authorized technician of Transas only.

Please follow the steps for connection of the unit:

• Unpack the unit (Alarm column);

• Read the attached “List of UHI modules”;
• Open the AlarmLightColumn.cfg file (Engine Room\DHWPanels\UHI\Config);
• Edit the section:
[SerialToAddress]
;Script_ID=Physical_ID
Unit#30 = 03XXXXXX
Unit#40 = 07XXXXXX

Put the appropriate Physical ID to the appropriate line. The key is first two digits.
Example:

List of UHI modules

03000087
07000063

[SerialToAddress]
;Script_ID=Physical_ID
Unit#30 = 03000087
Unit#40 = 07000063

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The Alarm Column interconnection diagram:

PC

CAN Interface
CAN H
BLACK
USB cable (A-B) CAN H 2 CAN L
ORANGE
CAN L 1
USB - CAN
Interface unit CAN H 2
CAN H
CAN L
CAN L 1
GND 3

3 -5V
2 GND
1 +5V GND 2
+24V 1
3 -5V
2 GND GND 2
1 +5V +24V 1

3 -5V GND 2
2 GND +24V 1
1 +5V
GND 2
3 -5V +24V 1
2 GND
1 +5V GND 2
+24V 1
3 -5V
0V
2 GND GND 2
+24 V
1 +5V +24V 1

1 +24V 24V DC Supply

+24 V
2 GND RED
0V
BLACK

GND
+24V
24V DC
Power Supply

The ERS Black-Out Simulation by Using of “Alarm Light Column” Unit 3

ERS Blackout Simulation includes the alarm light column simulator (passim Alarm
Light Column) and emergency light system simulator (passim Emergency Light
System) which are controlled by ERS software commands.
The Alarm Light Column bases on ZSOS 6 1xFI by ZOLLNER which is modified
in such a way that to be controlled by ERS commands.
The Emergency Light System simulates the switching on and switching off
of the emergency diesel-generator set when the ERS sends corresponding
command.

If the ERS sends command to switch on the emergency diesel-generator,

the common electric lighting in the ERS room is switched off and the emergency
electric lighting is switched on.
If the ERS sends command to switch off the emergency diesel-generator,
the common electric lighting in the ERS room is switched on and the emergency
electric lighting is switched off.

3
– it is described in the manual PA-NTP-013-DRF-01-MANUAL-01.pdf also.

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The Emergency Light System is connected to the Alarm Light Column. The controls
of Emergency Light System are embedded into the Alarm Light Column.
It is recommended the lamps of the Emergency Light System are fed from common
electricity (AC 220 V, 50 Hz).
The lamps are switched on and switched off by relays in case of simulation
of the emergency diesel-generator switching on and switched off.
The recommended example of wiring diagram of Emergency Light System is shown
on drawing:

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