C-MAP CM-93/3
What it does
The C-MAP CM-93/3 Professional is a global chart database intended for use on advanced electronic charting and navigation systems.
CM-93/3 supports all the new object classes and attributes defined by S-57 Ed. 3.0, as well as the S-57 data model and updating mechanism.
Note The information in this chapter originates from C-MAP technical documentation.
Specification of minimum performance
The C-MAP CM-93/3 Software Development Kits (version 3.0) have been designed to allow manufacturers to implement the various C-MAP CM-93/3 chart databases into their navigation and land based systems. In order to ensure that the CM-93/3 cartography is used and displayed correctly within manufacturers systems, the Specification of Minimum Performance document to which we will run a system audit on completion of the software development.
C-MAP S-57 Verifier and CM-93/3 Compiler
Installation
The S-57 verifier and CM-93/3 compiler (hereafter called the compiler) is installed together with the software distributed by the manufacturer. When this software is installed you should ensure that the eToken (part number: CM-eToken-S57) is inserted into one of the available USB sockets. This eToken is used to unlock the compiler and to license CM-93/3 charts. Once the software is installed clicking on the icon will start the compiler.
The compiler main screen looks approximately as follows:
Using the compiler
Browse to the location of the stored S-57/3 charts in the left hand window (normally in an ENC_ROOT directory), and enter the issuing Hydrographic Office at the top of the right hand window. The issuing Hydrographic Office code is always the same as the first two letters of the file name. For example a Norwegian ENC may read something like "NO2B0412.000" and therefore the issuing HO code is "NO".
Enter the destination path for the compiled database. This should be an existing directory on the hard disk (for example C:\ENC).
Click on Execute to compile the S-57/3 charts to CM-93/3. If the S-57/3 is fully compliant with the IHO specification, the charts will be compiled into a local CM-93/3 database and automatically registered in the database administrator. They can then be viewed on the screen by either setting the ENC database as default or by opening the application and go to the Add Database option to add the recently imported S-57/3 into the current view.
During the verification phase it may become evident that the S-57 files being imported are not fully compliant with the S-57/3.1 specification. If this is the case then one or more warnings or errors will be displayed and the user will be given the choice to CONTINUE (in which case the compiler will continue verification but not compiler the database), to SKIP (the database will be compiled but may contain serious errors) or to CANCEL. In general warning messages will not stop the compilation process but errors may cause the database to be incorrect or even the system displaying them to crash.
The C-MAP Cartographic Service
Overview
The system that you are now using has the capability of using and displaying the latest C-MAP CM-93/3 worldwide vector chart database. These charts are fully compliant with the latest IHO S-57 3.1 specifications and, when using the CM-93/3 ENC database in an approved ECDIS, are considered equivalent to the navigational charts required by the SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) convention.
In order to prepare the system for use with the C-MAP CM-93/3 database, there are a number of things that will first need to be carried out: -
Registration of the system at C-MAP Norway
When a system is installed that has the capability to use the CM-93/3 database, it is required that an Aladdin eToken supplied by C-MAP is connected to the system (if the system has and supports USB). The eToken provides the system with a unique System ID that enables C-MAP to issue correct licenses. The actual System ID can be found on the eToken itself, on the back of the installation CD box or on a sticker placed on the equipment. This ID must be quoted on all chart orders, either by email (license@c-map.no) or by fax +47 51 46 47 01.
When a system does not have a USB port or does not have support for the eToken, a file called USER.USR will be automatically created during initial installation (normally in the Program Files\CM93v3 SDK directory). This file contains the Company ID and System ID assigned to the ECDIS/ECS system when it is installed. These ID's can be found on the back of the installation CD box or on a sticker placed on the equipment. This file must always be sent to C-MAP Norway by email (license@c-map.no) when installing the software. Licenses can only be generated once this file has been received and registered by C-MAP. It is important to note that the software may need to be reinstalled and reinitialised if the operating system or hardware is upgraded (see the troubleshooting section).
Please note that in some cases the manufacturer of the system will have already pre-registered the system by sending the USER.USR file to C-MAP.
If during installation you do not know your Company ID or System ID, please contact C-MAP Norway before continuing installation of the software.
Ordering charts
A chart order may be sent together with the registration of the system as described above. It is essential that the required information be sent to C-MAP when ordering charts for a system. C-MAP has issued order forms specifying the information that is required, and contains vital information that will allow us to monitor and maintain your licenses throughout the lifetime of the system. Charts can be ordered by Zone, Area or Cell and these can be seen on our Internet pages at www.c-map.no or by downloading the Chart Product Catalogue also available on the web site. Price quotations can be obtained via your chart dealer or direct from your local C-MAP office. Once the license order has been prepared it should be emailed to license@c-map.no or faxed to C-MAP Norway AS (+47 51 46 47 01).
Applying licenses
Once the order has been received at C-MAP, a license will be generated and transmitted back to the user. This may be in the form of a single alphanumerical string (16 characters), or in the form of a file called PASSWORD.USR. Once this license has been received it should be input using the License Administrator software designed and supplied by the ECDIS/ECS manufacturer. There are two types of licenses, purchase and subscription. Purchase licenses are valid indefinitely while subscription licenses need to be renewed each 12 months from the start of the subscription. Failure to renew a subscription will result in the charts becoming unavailable.
Troubleshooting
If you are having problems installing your software or charts please check the following before calling C-MAP: -
You are installing on Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows 98 second edition. The system will not normally run under Windows 95 or Windows 98 first edition.
That you have registered the WORLD database in the GDBADMIN application.
That the registered WORLD database is available. If you are running the database from the CD drive, the CD-ROM must be loaded.
That you have correctly typed the license string.
That you have not reinstalled Windows or any major hardware components. If you have done this you will probably need to reinstall your software (only required for systems that are not using eToken).
Contact Information
For information or help please call you're nearest C-MAP Office (details can be found on the reverse side of the C-MAP chart CD box) or contact C-MAP Norway: -
C-MAP Norway AS
Post Box 212
Hovlandsveien 52
4379 Egersund
Norway
Tel. +47 51464700
Fax.+47 51464701
Email: technical@c-map.no