6.1 Operational Controls
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6.1 Operational Controls

  6.1.1 The design should ensure that the radar system is simple to operate. Operational controls should have a harmonized user interface and be easy to identify and simple to use.

  6.1.2 The radar system should be capable of being switched ON or OFF at the main system radar display or at a control position.

  6.1.3 The control functions may be dedicated hardware, screen accessed or a combination of these; however the primary control functions should be dedicated hardware controls or soft keys, with an associated status indication in a consistent and intuitive position.

  6.1.4 The following are defined as primary radar control functions and should be easily and immediately accessible:

Radar Standby/RUN, Range scale selection, Gain, tuning function (if applicable), Anti-clutter rain, Anti-clutter sea, AIS function on/off, Alarm acknowledge, Cursor, a means to set EBL/VRM, display brightness and acquisition of radar targets.

  6.1.5 The primary functions may also be operated from a remote operating position in addition to the main controls.

Parent topic: 6 Ergonomic Criteria
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