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3-139 PM.RECO-422

Operator, Technical and Service Manual

Repeater Compass System with Serial Interface RS 422

Console Repeater Compass with 360 Card

Bearing Repeater Compass with a 360 Card in a Bearing Stand

Steering Repeater Compass for Console Mounting with 360 and 10 Cards

Bearing Repeater Compass with a 360 Card in a Bulwark Console Bulkhead Repeater Compass with 360 Card

04 MAY 98 REV D
Head Office and Freight: Stueckenstrasse 1-3, D-22081 Hamburg, Germany Correspondence Address: P.O. Box 760860, D-22058 Hamburg, Germany Tel. ++ 49 - 40 - 299 00-0, Telex 2 15 202 a plat d, Fax ++ 49 - 40 - 299 00-298

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CHAPTER/ SECTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 1.2.7 1.2.8 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 2. 2.1 2.2 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ Outline ...................................................................................................... System Overview ....................................................................................... Display ...................................................................................................... Power Supply ............................................................................................ Technical Description ............................................................................... Standard Compass Card Assembly ......................................................... Housing, Bulkhead Repeater Compass ................................................... Housing, Bearing Repeater Compass ..................................................... Console Repeater Compass and Steering Repeater Compass for Console Mounting ..................................................................................... Bearing Stand ........................................................................................... Bulwark Console ...................................................................................... Bearing Devices ........................................................................................ Functional Description ............................................................................. Technical Data .......................................................................................... Operational Data ..................................................................................... Mechanical Data ....................................................................................... Electrical Data ........................................................................................... PAGE

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OPERATION ............................................................................................. 2-01 Synchronization Switch and Alarm Conditions ........................................... 2-02 Synchronization of Repeater Compasses ................................................. 2-02 INSTALLATION AND INITIALIZATION ..................................................... Before Installation ................................................................................... Setting Dip Switches ................................................................................. Dip Switch Information ............................................................................. Delay Time ................................................................................................ Repeater Address ...................................................................................... Formats of the Serial Interface ................................................................ Positions for Dip Switches S1 & S2 in Combination with other Equipment Installation ............................................................................................... Installation of the Bearing Stand and Bearing Repeater .......................... Installation of the Bulwark Console and Bearing Repeater ........................ Installation of the Bulkhead Repeater Compass ..................................... Installation of the Console Repeater Compass ........................................ 3-01 3-01 3-01 3-03 3-03 3-04 3-04 3-06 3-07 3-07 3-10 3-11 3-11 Contents I

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Switch-on .................................................................................................... Trouble Shooting............................................................................................ The "Sync." Switch ...................................................................................... Repeater Compasses cannot be Synchronized with the Master Compass The LEDs and the 7-Segment Display ........................................................ Error Codes .................................................................................................

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MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 4-01

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DESCRIPTION The Repeater Compass System receives through an RS 422 serial interface angular information according to which the rotor of a step motor is driven to a related position. The compass card system is coupled to the step motor through a gear train. The Repeater Compass System comprises basically two standard compass card assemblies, one with a 360 card and a second with a 360 and a 10 card which, are supplied in a housing as demanded by the associated application.

1.

Outline The repeater compasses display the vessel's heading as supplied by a gyrocompass, a transmitting magnetic compass system or an electronic compass.

1.1.1.

System Overview A suitable repeater compass is available for all applications and all locations. Bearing repeater compass with a 360 card, watertight, for installation in a bearing stand or a bulwark console. Bulkhead repeater compass with a 360 card, watertight, for attachment to all level vertical, horizontal and inclined surfaces. Console repeater compass with a 360 card for installation in a bridge console. Steering repeater compass with a 360 and 10 cards for installation in a bridge console. A bearing stand and a bulwark console complete the system. Display All repeater compasses display the vessel's heading on a 360 compass card. An exception is the steering repeater, which has a 360 and a 10 card. Graduations and figures appear white on a matt black background during daylight and red illuminated during the hours of darkness. The luminous yellow lubber line facilitates exact reading. Power Supply The repeater compasses are provided with power and heading information from the Electronic Power and Control Unit (EPCU) of the NAVIGAT X or NAVIGAT XII gyrocompass systems. In addition to, or as an alternative for a gyrocompass system, the repeater compasses may also be used with a transmitting magnetic compass system. The heading signal in a C.PLATH, NMEA or Lehmkuhl format is received by the repeater through an RS 422 interface. The LED card illumination is provided with 24 VDC.

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Technical Description Standard Compass Card Assembly The main element common to all repeater compasses is the standard compass card assembly. In contains a 360 compass card (only the steering repeater has an additional 10 card), a step motor, a gear train, LED illumination, three terminal blocks, a microcontroller, an EPROM, an EEPROM, two dip switch blocks, a 7-segment LED display for trouble shooting and several red and green indicator LEDs. The robust printed circuit board mounts not only the electronic components but also the gear train and the step motor. The three hard-wearing plastic gearwheels which make up the gear train run on bronze shafts and bushes. Red LEDs provide full compass card illumination. The compass cards are graduated as follows: Bearing repeater compass 360 card: one graduation mark per 1 figured every 10, and figured every 5 with very small, mirror image numbers for use with a bearing device. 360 compass card illumination. Steering repeater compass 360 card: one graduation mark per 5 and figured every 10 10 card: one graduation mark per 0.5 figured every full degree. Compass card illuminated 60 each side of lubber line. Bulkhead repeater / Console repeater 360 card: one graduation mark per 1 and figured every 10 Compass card illuminated 60 each side of lubber line. All repeater compasses are supplied with a prefabricated connection cable.

1.2.2

Housing, Bulkhead Repeater Compass The bulkhead repeater compass is supplied in a rectangular, galvanized and black enamelled steel housing. Three attachment feet are provided. The housing also mounts a dimmer, a synchronization switch, a ground terminal and a cable gland. The bulkhead repeater compass is watertight to IP64. Housing, Bearing Repeater Compass The bearing repeaters are produced in a pressed stainless steel housing with a weight in the lower part. Two plastic bushes in the upper part of the housing accept the trunnion journals of the gimbal ring in the bearing stand or bulwark console. The bearing repeater can be attached to the gimbal ring at 000 or 90. Various bearing devices may used on this bearing repeater.

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Console Repeater Compass and Steering Repeater Compass for Console Mounting Format and design of the console repeaters are fully compatible with the C.PLATH "Equipment Family" - a comprehensive range of standardized bridge equipment having front plate dimensions to DIN 43718. The main supportive part is the front plate. The entire compass card is visible through a circular window in the square front plate. A dimmer and a synchronisation switch are located to the right and left below the compass card. Bearing Stand The bearing stand is manufactured from an electrostatic powder coated aluminium alloy and comprise one single part. A horizontal circular handle is provided at the top of the stand, above which two bearing supports are attached. These accept the gimbal ring in which the bearing repeater is suspended. An aluminium connection box with cable glands, dimmer and a synchronisation switch is attached to the lower half of the stand. Here, the repeater is connected to the gyrocompass system. A watertight cover is provided to protect the stand and the repeater from the effects of the weather. Bulwark Console The bulwark console is an aluminium construction and is provided with four holes for attachment to a bulwark console. A gimbal ring is attached to two bearing supports. Fixed to the side of the console is a connection box with cable glands, a dimmer and a synchronisation switch. Here, the repeater is junctioned to the gyrocompass system. Bearing Devices A selection of bearing devices, ranging from the conventional sight model to the telescopic type, is available for bearing repeaters. All bearing devices locate in the bore in the center piece of the top glass and on the verge ring, allowing bearings to be taken in relation to north and the ship's head. Functional Description The angular information received through the serial interface is processed in an 8 bit microcontroller and passed to the step motor control logic. In order to ensure that the value displayed by the repeater is also the value received, the mechanical position of the compass card is monitored by a photoelectric cell every 10 and at the 000 position. If the mechanical position does not coincide with the computed value, the microcontroller will correct the error. If the values are not within reasonable limits, a failure alarm is actuated. If a repeater is switched off or a power failure occurs, the last angular information is stored in an EEPROM to maintain synchronisation when power is restored. Synchronisation can also be forced by means of a switch. Here, the compass card is brought to the 000 position regardless of the current angular information. When 000 has been found, the compass card returns to the value of the angular information currently received.

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Technical Data Unless otherwise specified, the following data are effective for all repeater compasses. Operational Data Accuracy

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max. error between input signal and display 0.5 at 20/sec. Maximum rate of turn 25sec. Environmental requirements in accordance with IEC 945 Equipment class X for equipment subjected to the effects of the weather. Equipment class B for equipment not subjected to the effects of the weather. Temperature range operational -25C to +70C (X) -15C to 55C (B) non-operational -40C to +80C (X & B) Humidity damp heat cycle IEC 945 /4.4.3 Vibration 5 Hz to 50 Hz to IEC 945 /4.4.7 Immunity to conducted audio 50 Hz to 10 kHz to IEC 945 /A3 frequencies 10 kHz to 50 MHz to IEC 945 /A5 Immunity to conducted audio frequencies is not specified for DC appliances. Test with power supply/rectifier and capacitor to IEC 945 /A7. Conducted interference 10 kHz to 30 MHz IEC 945 /4.5.3 Radiated interference 30 MHz to 300 MHz IEC 945 /4.5.4, Acoustic noise IEC 945/4.5.7 <65 dB(a) at a distance of 1m Magnetic clearance 1.2 m Protection grade Bearing repeater compass Bulkhead repeater compass IP64 Console repeater compass Steering repeater compass for console installation

1.3.2

Mechanical Data Compass card diameter

360 card: 172 mm 10 card: 135 mm For dimensions and weights, refer to the drawings in the final section of this manual.

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Electrical Data Maximum current consumption Power requirements Illumination Steering and bearing repeaters Bulkhead and console repeaters Illumination "Sync." switch Drive Length of connecting cable

570 mA 18 VDC to 36 VDC red, 16 or 4 LEDs, 24 VDC 360 illumination 60 illumination each side of the lubber line red, 1 LED 24 VDC step motor 18 VDC to 36 VDC, 300 microsteps / 1 Azimuth approx. 3 m. Bearing repeater only 1.2 m.

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OPERATION During normal operational conditions the repeater compasses require no operation. The repeater compasses are self-aligning and consequently do not require synchronization after switch-on or as a result of an interim power failure. 3

1 7

8 6

Item. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 360 compass card 10 compass card Lubber line Dimmer Synchronization switch

Purpose

indicate vessel's heading (10 card in steering repeater only).

regulates the intensity of the compass card illumination. when pressed, starts synchronization procedure. indicates alarm conditions. for connection of bearing repeater to gyrocompass.

6.

Connection box for bearing repeater Dimmer for bearing repeater Synchronization switch for bearing repeater

7.

regulates the intensity of the bearing repeater compass card illumination. when pressed, starts synchronization procedure. indicates alarm conditions.

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Synchronization Switch and Alarm Conditions The synchronization switch (fig. 2-01, items 5,8) gives light signals to indicate alarm conditions. These are: Light signal
Continuous Continuous with short breaks Alternately on and off for equal periods Short flashes Continuous with short breaks
1 sec

Cause
Fatal Error

Correction
See Trouble Shooting

Compass card rotates in search function after switch-on or during synchronization Repeater is not synchronized Synchronize: press "Sync." switch for 5 sec. Interface error Alternately on and off for equal periods
0.5 sec

See trouble shooting Short flashes

1 sec

light

dark
0.1 sec

0.5 sec 0.1 sec

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Synchronization of Repeater Compasses After switch-on, the repeater compasses synchronize automatically with the master compass. For the duration of this procedure the "Sync." switch will illuminate continuously in red with short breaks. Alternate flashing on and off for equal periods of the "Sync." switch indicates that the repeater in no longer synchronized with the master compass. Press and hold for 5 seconds the "Sync." switch to synchronize the repeater with the master compass. The compass card(s) will turn to the 000 position where it (they) will remain for 2 seconds. The compass card(s) will then return to the heading shown by the master compass. The synchronization procedure is now complete. If the repeater compass cannot be synchronized with the master compass, the repeater will rotate the card(s) clockwise at maximum speed for up to 55 seconds. The repeater will then switch back to master compass operation without having synchronized. The "Sync." switch will flash alternately on and off for equal periods to indicate this fault.

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INSTALLATION AND INITIALIZATION Before Installation Located inside each repeater compass below the compass card(s) on the PCB are two blocks of 8 dip switches. These dip switches are factory set to the C.PLATH protocol format and to a time delay of 20 ms. The settings of these dip switches are only to be changed when specified in the system connection diagram supplied by C.PLATH. Setting Dip Switches 1. In order to gain access to the dip switches, the repeater compass is to be opened in accordance with the following instructions. a) Bulkhead repeater, console repeater, steering repeater (see fig. 3-01) 1. Unscrew and remove the four screws (socket head 3 mm AF) and washers (1) attaching the front plate. Lift out the repeater from its housing or console. Do not allow the seal (when fitted) to fall to the ground. NOTE: For repeaters in a C.PLATH "Equipment Family" frame open the console. At the rear of the repeater loosen but do not remove the screws (2) retaining the clamps (3). Turn the clamps (3) to one side and remove the repeater from its frame. 2. Set the dip switches as specified in the system connection diagram. 3. Fit the repeater with seal (when fitted) in its housing, console or frame. Secure in place with the attaching screws and washers. NOTE: For repeaters in C.PLATH "Equipment Family" frames, turn the clamps (3) into the clamping position and tighten the retaining screws (2).

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Figure 3-01

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b) Bearing Repeater Compass (see fig. 3-02) 1. Unscrew and remove the 8 nuts (5.5 mm AF) and washers (1) retaining the verge ring (2). 2. Mark the position of the verge ring (2) on the housing (4) for later attachment. 3. Remove the verge ring (2) complete with the compass card assembly from the housing. Do not let the seal (3) fall to the ground. 4. Set the dip switches as specified in the system connection diagram. 5. Using the reference marking made during removal, fit the compass card assembly with verge ring (2) into the housing. Ensure that the seal (3) is correctly positioned between the housing and the verge ring. 6. Screw on and tighten the 8 retaining nuts (5.5 mm AF) and washers (1).

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Dip Switch Information Dip Switch Block S1 S1-1 delay S1-2 delay S1-3 delay S1-4 delay time time time time address address address address bit 0 (LSB) bit 1 bit 2 bit 3 (MSB) bit 0 (LSB) bit 1 bit 2 bit 3 (MSB) Dip Switch Block S2 S2-1 display mode S2-2 display mode S2-3 display mode S2-4 not connected S1-5 repeater S1-6 repeater S1-7 repeater S1-8 repeater S2-5 ON: heading plus 180 S2-6 serial mode S2-7 serial mode S2-8 ON: forced synchronization by every reset of the microcontroller.

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Delay Time The delay in serial data transmission is taken into account by the software program in the repeater compasses. In this way, lag error caused by slow data transmission is avoided. Delay time can be set in units of 20 milliseconds according to the following table. S1-4 MSB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 S1-3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 S1-2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 S1-1 LSB 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 decimal 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 milliseconds 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300

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Gyrocompass systems NAVIGAT X and XII

S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4 S1-1 S1-2 S1-3 S1-4

ON OFF OFF OFF

Multiple heading reference monitor NAVITWIN II

ON ON ON OFF

} }

20 ms

140 ms

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Repeater Compass Address With the four dip switches S1-5 through S1-8 it is possible to set an individual address for each repeater compass. However, in a normal system configuration these dip switches remain in the OFF position. Formats of the Serial Interface
Format Mode S2-6 S2-7 CP/NMEA bridge C.PLATH 0 OFF OFF open NMEA 0183 not required* not required* closed Lehmkuhl 1 ON OFF open NAVIPILOT V & ADII 2 OFF ON open not used 3 ON ON open

3.3.3

* When the CP/NMEA bridge is closed,

S2-6 and S2-7 are ineffective.

Display Mode
Mode 0 S2-1 S2-2 S2-3

Repeater Compass Displays Heading from gyrocompass* Heading from magn. compass* Rate of turn spare spare spare 1200 bps Heading from gyrocompass Heading from magn. compass spare spare spare spare

OFF OFF OFF Heading from gyrocompass ON OFF OFF Heading from magn. compass OFF Rate of turn OFF Roll Pitch Heading from gyrocompass or magnetic compass spare

2400 bps

2 3 4 5

OFF ON ON ON

4800 bps 9600 bps spare spare

OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON

OFF ON

ON

Heading from gyrocompass**

spare

spare

ON

ON

ON

spare

Heading spare magn. compass**

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NOTE:

* When a repeater compass is connected to interface 7 on NAVITWIN II and display mode 0 or 1 is selected, the repeater will indicate the heading shown on NAVITWIN II (from a gyrocompass or a magnetic compass). ** When a repeater compass is connected to interface 7 on NAVITWIN II and display mode 6 or 7 is selected, the repeater will indicate the heading (from a gyrocompass or a magnetic compass) selected as the display mode regardless of the heading shown on NAVITWIN II. (the NSD sentence is not taken into account.) Spare Switch Positions When dip switches are set to a non-specified combination for display mode and interface format, the error code OFF will be shown on the 7-segement display. Lehmkuhl -Format With the Lehmkuhl format only heading is displayed. This format (LR22 or LR40 / LR60) is recognized automatically. The baud rate for this serial interface is set as the display mode, see 3.3.3. NMEA 0183 The following sentences are processed: { } substitute [ ] optional Display Mode 0

HDT {HDG} [ROT] [NSD] HDM {HDG} [ROT] [NSD] ROT [HDT {HDG} {HDM}] HDT {HDG} [ROT] HDM {HDG} [ROT]

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Positions for Dip Switches S1& S2 in Combination with other Equipment NAVIGAT X & XII NAVITWIN II
Interface 6* (C.PLATH) Interface 7 (NMEA)

Lehmkuhl Format
1200 2400 4800 9600

NAVIPILOT
V & ADII Magn. compass repeater

S2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

C.PLATH Format

NMEA Format

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

OFF ON

OFF ON ON

ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

OFF OFF ON

OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF

S1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

CP/NMEA Bridge

Open

Closed

Open

Closed

Open

Open

*NAVITWIN II with bypass switch (Emergency Heading Selector Switch) only on Interface 6.

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Installation Information regarding space required, attachment points and cable glands is given in the dimension drawings and wiring diagrams as listed below and contained in the final section of this manual.

Repeater type Bearing repeater in bearing stand Bearing repeater in bulwark console Connection box for bearing repeater Bulkhead repeater Steering repeater Console repeater

Dimension drawing 4881-0112-02 4662-0112-02 4881-0112-02 4890-0112-01 4884-0112-01

Wiring diagram 4881-0115-03

4881-0115-03

4884-0115-01

4881-0112-03 4881-0112-01 4881-0112-01

4881-0115-04 4881-0115-02 4881-0115-01

The following points are to be taken into consideration when selecting a location: the ambient temperature magnetic clearance the protection grade refer to the technical data in section 1.3. Ensure that the system is deenergized before connecting repeater compasses. All repeater compasses are supplied with a prefabricated cable which is to be connected in accordance with the system connection diagram as supplied by C.PLATH. 3.4.1 Installation of the Bearing Stand and Bearing Repeater (see fig. 3-03) The bearing stand is to be attached to the deck by means of four M16 bolts. The bearing stand may be positioned amidships, port or starboard. Care is to be taken that the bearing stand is positioned so that the horizon is not unduly obstructed by the superstructure of the vessel when bearings are taken. All dimensions and electrical information is contained in the drawings and diagrams specified in section 3.4. Page 3-07

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Prepare the place of location for installation. a) Weld four M16 bolts on their heads to the deck. To ensure the accuracy of the bearing repeater in later use, the bolts must be positioned exactly parallel to the vessel's longitudinal axis. b) Weld a cable inlet pipe 30 x 3 mm to the deck and cut an inlet hole for the cables. c) Lay the connecting cables. Place the bearing stand over the attachment bolts. Fit the washers and screw on the retaining nuts but do not tighten them. Loosen the lock-nut (24 mm AF) securing one of the trunnion journals in the gimbal ring. Screw back the trunnion journal (8 mm key) by approximately 2 cm. CAUTION: The weight of the bearing repeater is 5.1 kg. When required, the following two assembly operations are to be carried out by two persons. Lift the bearing repeater into the gimbal ring so that the lubber line points to the ship's head and locate the fixed trunnion journal in the bush in the repeater. Turn the loosened trunnion journal clockwise into the opposite bush so that the repeater is secured without play in the gimbal ring. Check that the bearing repeater is positioned concentrically with the gimbal ring. When necessary, adjust the trunnion journals to effect concentricity. Tighten the trunnion journal lock-nuts. Fit an azimuth device to one of the bearing repeaters. Place a pin in the hole of the center piece of the opposite bearing repeater compass. Using the azimuth device, take a bearing across the open bridge on the pin in the opposite bearing repeater compass. The bearing taken is to be 90 (or accordingly 270). NOTE: If it is not possible to take a bearing across the open bridge, carry out steps 13, 14 and 15 instead of steps 11 and 12. Determine the distance between the longitudinal center line of the vessel and the center point of the bearing repeater. Position as far away as practically possible a beam with a perpendicular reference marking, see fig. 3-03. Take a bearing on the perpendicular reference marking through the azimuth device. The bearing taken is to be 360 towards the ship's head or 180 astern. If the bearing taken is not 360 or 180, turn the bearing stand to obtain these values. Tighten the nuts securing the bearing stand. Unscrew the screws attaching the cover to the connection box and remove the cover. Insert the cables from the bearing repeater and the gyrocompass system through the cable glands into the connection box. Connect both cables to the terminal block in the connection box in accordance with the system connection diagram.

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21. Tighten the cable glands. 22. Fit the cover to the connection box and secure it with the attachment screws. 23. As described above, align and connect all bearing repeater compasses.

1 2

Bearing repeater compass Marking

Alignment of Bearing Repeaters Figure 3-03

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Installation of the Bulwark Console and Bearing Repeater The bulwark console is intended for attachment to a bulwark behind the windshield on the wing of a bridge. Care is to be taken that the bulwark console is positioned so that the horizon is not unduly obstructed by the superstructure of the vessel when bearings are taken. 1. 2. 3. 4. Weld four M10 bolts to the bulwark at the place of location for the bulwark console. Refer to the dimension drawing in the final section of this manual. Fit the bulwark console to the attachment bolts and secure with lock washers and nuts. Loosen the lock-nut (24 mm AF) securing one of the trunnion journals in the gimbal ring. Screw back the trunnion journal (8 mm key) by approximately 2 cm. CAUTION: The weight of the bearing repeater is 5.1 kg. When required, the following two assembly operations are to be carried out by two persons. Lift the bearing repeater into the gimbal ring so that the lubber line points to the ship's head and locate the fixed trunnion journal in the bush in the repeater. Turn the loosened trunnion journal clockwise into the opposite bush so that the repeater is secured without play in the gimbal ring. Check that the bearing repeater is positioned concentrically with the gimbal ring. When necessary, adjust the trunnion journals to effect concentricity. Tighten the trunnion journal lock-nuts. Fit an azimuth device to the bearing repeater. Determine the distance between the longitudinal center line of the vessel and the center point of the bearing repeater. Position as far away as practically possible a beam with a perpendicular reference marking, see fig. 3-03. Take a bearing on the perpendicular reference marking through the azimuth device. The bearing taken is to be 360 towards the ship's head or 180 astern. CAUTION: Together, the bearing repeater and the bulwark console weigh 10.3 kg. When required, this step is to be carried out by two persons. If the bearing taken is not 360 or 180, fit spacers between the console and the bulwark to obtain these values. Unscrew the screws attaching the cover to the connection box and remove the cover. Insert the cables from the bearing repeater and the gyrocompass system through the cable glands into the connection box. Connect both cables to the terminal block in the connection box in accordance with the system connection diagram. Tighten the cable glands. Fit the cover to the connection box and secure it with the attachment screws. As described above, align and connect all bearing repeater compasses.

5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

13.

14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

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Installation of the Bulkhead Repeater Compass The bulkhead repeater compass is attached by means of screws to a bulkhead or wall. For this purpose the repeater is fitted with three attachment feet each drilled to 7 mm diameter. All dimensions and the location of attachment holes are contained in the dimension drawing. 1. Weld three M6 bolts to the bulkhead or, alternatively, drill three holes in the bulkhead enabling the bolts to be inserted from the opposite side. 2. Fit the bulkhead repeater over the attachment bolts and secure it with lock washers and M6 nuts. 3. Connect the prefabricated connection cable in accordance with the system connection diagram.

3.4.4

Installation of the Console Repeater Compass (see fig. 3-04) The console repeater is always supplied with four attachment columns (1) for installation in a C.PLATH "Equipment Family" frame. If the repeater is not to be installed in an "Equipment Family" frame but directly in a bridge console, the attachment columns (1) must be removed beforehand. A seal is provided for watertight installation. 1. Unscrew the four retaining screws (2) and remove them together with the attachment columns (1). 2. Cut an opening in the bridge console as shown in the dimension drawing for installation of the console repeater. 3. Drill and tap four M4 holes for attachment of the repeater as shown in the dimension drawing. 4. Fit the seal when it is required) to the back of the repeater and fit it into the opening in the console. 5. Using the screws and washers (2) removed in step 1, secure the repeater to the bridge console. 6. Connect the prefabricated connection cable in accordance with the system connection diagram. 2

Figure 3-04

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Switch-on The repeater compasses are switched on together with the gyrocompass system. After switch-on the repeater compasses synchronize automatically with the master compass. The "Sync." switch illuminates continuously in red with short breaks for the length of the synchronization procedure. Alternate flashing on and off for equal periods of the "Sync." switch indicates that the repeater in no longer synchronized with the master compass. Press and hold for 5 seconds the "Sync." switch to synchronize the repeater with the master compass. The compass card(s) will turn to the 000 position where it (they) will remain for 2 seconds. The compass card(s) will then return to the heading shown by the master compass. The synchronization procedure is now complete. If the repeater compass cannot be synchronized with the master compass, the repeater will rotate the card(s) clockwise at maximum speed for up to 55 seconds. The repeater will then switch back to master compass operation without having synchronized. The "Sync." switch will flash alternately on and off for equal periods to indicate this fault.

3.6

Trouble Shooting Information on suspected faults in the function of the repeater compasses is given by the "Sync." switch on the front plate of the repeaters and in the connection box of bearing repeaters as well as several LEDs and a 7-segment display inside the repeaters. To view the LEDs and the 7-segement display it is necessary to remove the associated repeater from its housing, see 3.2. The "Sync." Switch Light signal
Continuous

3.6.1

Cause
Fatal Error

Correction
See error code no. on 7-segment display and compare with error code list.

Continuous with short breaks

Compass card rotates in search function after switch-on or during synchronization.

Alternately on and off for equal periods

Repeater is not synchronized. Synchronize: press "Sync." switch for 5 seconds. See also 3.6.2. Interface error See error code no. on 7-segment display and compare with error code list.

Short flashes

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Continuous with short breaks

1 sec

Alternately on and off for equal periods

0.5 sec

Short flashes
1 sec

light

dark
0.5 sec 0.1 sec 0.1 sec

3.6.2

Repeater Compasses cannot be Synchronized with the Master Compass If the repeater compass cannot be synchronized with the master compass, the repeater will rotate the card(s) clockwise at maximum speed for up to 55 seconds. The repeater will then switch back to master compass operation without having synchronized. The "Sync." switch will flash alternately on and off for equal periods to indicate this fault; read the error code number on the 7-segment display and refer to the error code list.

3.6.3

The LEDs and the 7-Segment Display (see fig. 3-05) Located on the standard compass card assembly are a 7-segment display and 8 LEDs. By displaying hexadecimal numbers, the 7-segment display provides error codes and information on dip switch positions and operational status. The LEDs illuminate to indicate the presence of various voltages and other functions required for normal operation.

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Fig. 3-05

Item 1

Description IC13, 7-segment display

Purpose by displaying numbers, provides error codes and information on dip switch positions and operational status. illuminates when the max. operational temperature has been exceeded and the power supply switched off. illuminates when the internal voltage +12 V is present. illuminates when the input voltage exceeds 48 V DC and has been switched off. illuminates when the +24 V input voltage is present. illuminates when +5 V is present. illuminates when -5 V is present. illuminates when the 10 photoelectric cell has been actuated. illuminates when the 360 photoelectric cell has been actuated. illuminate alternately when the four step motor voltages are present. see 3.3. see 3.3. none.

CR3, LED, red

CR27, LED, green

CR25, LED, red

CR28, LED, green

6 7 8

CR30, LED, green CR37, LED, green CR33, LED, green

CR34, LED, green

10

CR35, 4 LEDs, red

11 12 13

Dip switch block S1 Dip switch block S2 Bridge BR1

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4 5 13

6 12 8 9 11 10

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Error Codes Error codes in the form of two digit hexadecimal numbers are shown on a 7-segment display. Since there is only one 7-segment display, the two digits of each code are shown consecutively. When more than one error code is present, the code numbers are displayed in an ascending sequence. Display of digits: 0.5 sec. Interval between digits: 0.1 sec. Interval between error codes: 1.0 sec. The 16 hexadecimal digits are: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A b C d E F and allow error codes over a range of 00 to FF. The numbers are displayed reading from left to right. Example: error code 27 (twenty-seven) first the "2" then the "7". Orientation is arranged so that the edge of the PCB is the bottom of the display. An exception is when all dip switches are set to ON or OFF. A display of two digit error codes is no longer shown and a single "0" is displayed ten times when all dip switches are set to ON. When all dip switches are set to OFF, a single "1" is displayed ten times. The numbers are displayed for 0.5 sec. Interval is 0.5 sec. The error codes are divided into three groups: F = Fault W = Warning H = General information Errors and warnings are displayed as long as the cause remains unresolved. General information is normally given when a change in the current operational status occurs or when the positions of the dip switches are changed. The associated code is displayed five times. Example: when the external NMEA bridge is closed, the code "db" is displayed five times. Because in this example the format of the serial interface NMEA 0183 is concerned, the following will also be displayed: "80" = NMEA format on (5 times) "84" = baud rate 4500 (5 times)

During normal operation (i.e. without faults) the following error codes in accordance with the selected interface format will be displayed:
C.PLATH format: NMEA 0183: Lehmkuhl: 00 Codes of sentences recognized e.g. NAVIGAT X/XIIHDT + ROT): 20 70 92 or 94

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Error Code (Hex) Type 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0b 0C 0d H F F F F F F F H W H H F F

Cause no error internal RAM test error external RAM test error EPROM checksum error 360 photoelectric cell failure 10 photoelectric cell failure angle at 360 photoelectric cell false angle at 10 photoelectric cell false reset of the controller EEPROM data checksum error power supply failed revision of EEPROM varies from revision of EPROM no data from serial interface

Correction ------switch repeater off and on. If fault is still present, replace microcontroller (IC3). switch repeater off and on. If fault is still present, replace external RAM (IC14). replace EPROM (IC 12). replace repeater. replace repeater. synchronize. synchronize. -------repeater is synchronized automatically. --------

0E 0F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1b 1C 1d 1E 1F

F F W H H H H H H F H H H W F F H H

repeater is synchronized automatically. check polarity of RXD / RXDN, check data source (compass). unusable data from serial interface check S2-1 thru S2-3, S2-6 and S2-7 and external NMEA bridge. check data source (compass). angle not synchronized synchronize. invalid switch combination CHECK S2-1 thru S2-3, S2-6 and S2-7 and (format of serial interface, display mode) external NMEA bridge. index/actual difference (angle) too large - - - - - - - synchronizing phase 1 -------synchronizing phase 2 -------synchronizing phase 3 -------synchronizing phase 4 -------synchronizing phase 5 -------synchronizing phase 6 -------angle serial timeout check interface. primary angle from interface timeout -------rate of turn is accepted by the -------serial interface rate of turn is calculated in the -------repeater (from change in angle) runaway in angle -------write error in EEPROM (byte-wise) replace EEPROM. write error in EEPROM (block-wise) replace EEPROM Sync. is pressed -------dip switch S2-8 switched to on --------

NMEA 0183 HDT sentence: 20 H NMEA HDT recognized 21 F NMEA HDT: checksum error 22 F NMEA HDT: field missing 23 W NMEA HDT: empty field 24 F NMEA HDT: internal error 25 W NMEA HDT: invalid heading (not T)

-------check interface / data source check interface / data source check interface / data source -------check interface / data source

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NMEA 0183 HDM sentence: 30 H NMEA HDM recognized 31 F NMEA HDM: checksum error 32 F NMEA HDM: field missing 33 W NMEA HDM: empty field 34 F NMEA HDM: internal error 35 W NMEA HDM: invalid heading (not M) NMEA 0183 NSD sentence: 39 H NMEA NSD recognized 3A F NMEA NSD: checksum error 3b F NMEA NSD: field missing 3C H NMEA NSD: empty field 3d F NMEA NSD: internal error 3E H NMEA NSD: heading gyro 3F H NMEA NSD: heading magnetic NMEA 0183 HDG sentence: 40 H NMEA HDG recognized 41 F NMEA HDG: checksum error 42 H NMEA HDG: type: mag. sensor heading 43 H NMEA HDG: type: magnetic heading 44 H NMEA HDG: type: true heading 45 F magnetic sensor heading: field missing 46 W magnetic sensor heading: empty field 47 F magnetic sensor heading: internal error 55 56 57 58 59 5A 65 66 67 68 69 6A F H F F H F F H F F H F deviation: field missing deviation: empty field deviation: internal error deviation sign (E or W): field missing deviation sign (E or W): empty field deviation sign (E or W): neither E or W variation: field missing variation: empty field variation: internal error variation sign (E or W): field missing variation sign (E or W): empty field variation sign (E or W): neither E or W

-------check interface / data source check interface / data source check interface / data source -------check interface / data source

-------check interface / data source check interface / data source -----------------------------

-------check interface / data source ---------------------check interface / data source. --------------check interface / data source. --------------check interface / data source. -------check interface / data source. check interface / data source. --------------check interface / data source. -------check interface / data source.

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NMEA 0183 ROT sentence: 70 H NMEA ROT recognized 71 F NMEA ROT: checksum error 72 F NMEA ROT status: field missing 73 H NMEA ROT status: empty field 74 H NMEA ROT status: invalid 75 F NMEA ROT number: field missing 76 H NMEA ROT number: empty field 77 F NMEA ROT number: internal error 80 81 82 84 89 H H H H H NMEA format selected baud rate 1200 baud rate 2400 baud rate 4800 baud rate 9600

-------check interface / data source. check interface / data source. check interface / data source. -------check interface / data source. -------check interface / data source. ----------------- -------------------

Lehmkuhl repeater format (LR22 / LR40 / LR60) : 90 H Lehmkuhl format not selected (serial mode = 1) 92 94 95 96 97 H H F H F LR 22 format recognized LR 40/60 format recognized digit address false alarm status set (LR40/60) mode control bits not 0 in digit byte

--------

--------------check interface / data source. -------check interface / data source.

C.PLATH format: A0 H C.PLATH format selected (serial mode = 0) A1 F checksum error A2 H general device error bit set NAVIPILOT V/AD II remote format: b0 H NAVIPILOT format selected (serial mode = 2) b1 F NAVIPILOT checksum error b2 H NAVIPILOT value invalid Serial mode 3 format: C0 H serial mode 3 selected d0 d1 d2 d3 d4 d5 d6 d7 H H H H H H H H display mode 0 selected display mode 1 selected display mode 2 selected display mode 3 selected display mode 4 selected display mode 5 selected display mode 6 selected display mode 7 selected

-------check interface / data source. --------

-------check interface / data source. --------

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dA db dC dd dE dF E0 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 EA Eb EC Ed EE EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 FA Fb FC Fd FE FF

H H W W W H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H

yaw test on external NMEA bridge closed internal error internal error internal error heading + 180 selected repeater address = 0 repeater address = 1 repeater address = 2 repeater address = 3 repeater address = 4 repeater address = 5 repeater address = 6 repeater address = 7 repeater address = 8 repeater address = 9 repeater address = a repeater address = b repeater address = c repeater address = d repeater address = e repeater address = f delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = delay = 0 ms 20 ms 40 ms 60 ms 80 ms 100 ms 120 ms 140 ms 160 ms 180 ms 200 ms 220 ms 240 ms 260 ms 280 ms 300 ms

press "Sync." switch to stop test. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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MAINTENANCE The repeater compasses require no maintenance.

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