This course prepares the systems technician to maintain a general ECPINS® system and, in particular, your organization’s system. It describes the “nuts and bolts” of ECPINS, including components, configuration, and basic operation. The student will learn how to back up, upgrade, and – most importantly – diagnose problems. Lessons include:
- What is ECPINS
- Introduction to using ECPINS
- General technical procedures
- System overview
- Hardware
- Software
- Operating System (including drivers setup for different components, e.g Xenex, NIC, SEU)
- Adjusting the display (included in Operating System)
- Vessel simulation in ECPINS
- Chart loading and display (included in Introduction to using ECPINS)
- Networked system components and connection (included in hardware)
- Sensor setup
- Alarms: Potential dangers
- Automatic voyage recording
- Maintenance (backup, upgrade)
- Trouble shooting
| Estimated time: |
5 to 8 days, depending on system complexity |
| Target audience: |
Shipyard technicians, on-board technicians, engineering officers |
| Max. number of students: |
5 per instructor |
| Equipment required: |
Access to at least one complete ECPINS systems of the type in use at the customer’s organization |
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