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Gecdis v8 – User’s Manual
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GETTING STARTED
For simplicity in this manual, the term Gecdis is used as a generic name to identify the name of
the software, which has several product name: SeaXpert, Gecdis-C, SeaPix...
I.1 Welcome
Gecdis is a navigational aid system with a geographic information system, working on standard computers
fitted with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Seven.
Navigational aid is given by displaying electronic charts, on which information from the ship equipment and
sensors connected to Gecdis are shown, such as: GPS, gyrocompass or depth-sounder navigation tools.
Gecdis fits IMO regulations for cartographical data storage (SP52) and their displaying (SP57).
Gecdis is fitted with in-line and independent tools, allowing system customisation according to three levels:
the ship's equipment, the user and his practices, hierarchy and access rights.
Furthermore, Gecdis provides independent back-up arrangements to ensure safe navigation in case of a
failure. So if your machine suddenly malfunctions, the parameters the equipment does not need to be
reinitialised manually, and operator settings, do not change.
I.1.1
REQUESTED CONFIGURATION
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Computer
Composant
Minimum request / advisable
Operating system
Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Seven
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 or more
RAM
1GB
Hard disk
1GB (10GB advisable)
CD/DVD drive
One unit for installation
Pointing device
Mouse or Trackball
Input device
Keyboard
Video card
3D graphic card
USB port
One for HASP key
COM and NET ports
As many communication ports as connected devices
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Screen
Gecdis has been designed to be used with one or several screens, a minimum of two is recommended.
Here are the necessary criteria of the screen to be consistent with the ECDIS standard:
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The operational display area of the chart presentation for route monitoring shall be at least 270 mm ×
270 mm.
For ECDIS back-up arrangements, the effective size of the chart presentation shall be not less than
250 mm × 250 mm or 250 mm diameter.
Operational display equipment including multifunction displays (for example, conning displays) shall
provide a minimum screen resolution of 1280 × 1024 pixels, or equivalent for a different aspect ratio,
except where permitted or not required by the IMO, or when used for a single specific purpose (for
example, speed log, echo-sounder).
Display equipment intended to support the presentation of electronic chart information shall provide a
maximum pixel pitch of 0,29 mm/m of nominal viewing distance (1 min of arc), for example, 0,36 mm
at 1 237 mm viewing distance.
ISD M 038 B EN - 12/11/2013
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