About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the Simrad HR80 Instrument. The manual does not include installation procedures for sensors that can be connected to the system. In this manual, names of modes and keys are written in boldface (e.g.
Contents 1 Introduction ..........5 General information ........5 Instrument layout .........5 2 Installation ..........7 Location of the unit ........7 Panel mounting ..........7 Cable connection and interface .......8 Securing the cables ........9 Interconnecting instruments ......9 Installation setup ........10 3 Operation ..........11 Turning the HR80 on ........
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Heading Command ........19 Light bank selection ........20 5 Spare parts ..........21 Spares and auxiliaries ........21 SimNet cables and accessories ..... 21 6 Specifications ........... 23 Technical specifications ........ 23 Dimensional drawing ........24 4 | HR80 Heading Repeater...
1 Introduction General information The HR80 Instrument presents you with heading information on a combined analog and digital display. Adjustable backlight for night operation is provided as well as adjustable intensity on the LED displays for operation in sunshine. Instrument layout The HR80 display includes an LED bargraph, compass card and LED display.
2 Installation Location of the unit The HR80 should be mounted with special regard to the unit’s environmental protection, temperature range and cable length. Refer to the Specifications section. Avoid mounting the unit where it is easily exposed to sunlight, as this may unintendedly overheat the unit. Panel mounting The mounting surface must be flat and even to within 0.5 mm.
Cable connection and interface Signal input, network and power supply are wired to the enclosed terminal block that is to be plugged in on the rear side. The instrument is delivered with a 0.3 m SimNet cable with a standard SimNet plug in both ends. One plug must be cut off and the wires connected to terminals 3 through 6 according to the color codes shown below.
Securing the cables Use the eclosed tie wrap to secure the cables to the instrument. Interconnecting instruments Interconnect a series of instruments by using a SimNet power cable with termination and T-joiners as illustrated below. Power SimNet Supply (Red disk) SimNet SimNet SimNet...
Installation setup SimNet, NMEA0183 and Demo mode are selectable inputs on the HR80. After installation, the system must be configured to read the preferred input signal before the instrument is ready for use. MAIN INSTALLATION MODES SETUP 10 s The Installation MODE setup is accessed SETUP...
3 Operation Turning the HR80 on HR80 has no power key, and will be running as long as power is connected. When power is applied to the system the display will indicate the active mode as shown in the table. Compass Bargraph MODE...
Using the keys The instrument is operated by the 2 keys on the front. They are used to switch between display modes, to set values and to adjust the illumination as illustrated in the table below. Key presses or key combinations not indicated in the table have no effect.
The bargraph operates as a turn indicator with a resolution according to the active display mode. PORT STBD MODE BARGRAPH 3 lit diodes runs in a pattern from left or right in steps per 1° heading change. The pattern runs Hd 1 from left to right when the heading is increasing and opposite when the heading is decreasing.
The buzzer beeps once per change in actual heading. 1° The HR80 will automatically return to last active mode when the heading differs less than 3° from commanded heading for more than 10 seconds. You may exit this mode and return to the previous Hd 1 or Hd 2 mode at any time using the Mode/Setup key.
Maintenance The HR80 instruments are “repair by replacement” units, and the operator is therefore required to perform only a very limited amount of preventive maintenance. If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). It is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and hydrocarbons such as diesel, petrol etc.
Operation flow chart in chapter 3. Heading alignment In applications where a Simrad GI51 Gyro Interface is used to interface the instrument to a gyrocompass the following may be displayed on the LED: Follow the instructions in the GI51 manual to align the gyrocompass.
Heading reference True and Magnetic inputs are selectable as heading reference for the HR80. The active reference is indicated by a lit diode on the TRUE instrument. ERROR MAIN USER MODES SETUP SELECT - HEADING REFERENCE MODE A. 1 - BEEP SETUP SELECT - MODE 1...
Heading Command The heading command function can be switched on and off as shown: MAIN USER MODES SETUP SELECT - HEADING REFERENCE MODE A. 1 - BEEP SELECT SETUP - MODE 1 MODE - HEADING SETUP - MODE 2 COMMAND - LIGHT BANK Default value: On...
LIGHT BANK POINTER BEEPS Simrad Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 None Default value: Simrad MAIN USER MODES SETUP SELECT - HEADING REFERENCE MODE - BEEP SETUP SELECT...
5 Spare parts Spares and auxiliaries Part no. Description 27107523 HR80 instrument head Mounting kit including: - 4 screws - 6 corners - 1 terminal block 22098495 NMEA0183 Interface cable 2.5 m (8’) SimNet cables and accessories Part. no. Description 24005829 0.3 m (1’) SimNet cable (SDC:0.3M) 24005837...
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Part. no. Description SimNet cable to Micro–C male 24005729 Cable that connects a SimNet product to a NMEA2000 network SimNet cable to Micro-C female cable that 24006199 connects a NMEA2000 product to SimNet 24006363 SimNet cable, 5.5 m (18’), with 1 plug 22 | Spare parts...