Setting Up The Interface For Speed Log Input - Simrad SN90 Operator's Manual

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a
Select the offset value on the X axis (fore-and-aft direction) from the Ship
Origin. Adjust with a positive value for X if the sensor is located ahead of the
ship origin.
b
Select the offset value on the Y axis (athwartship) from the Ship Origin.
Adjust with a positive value for Y if the sensor is located on the starboard
side of the ship origin.
c
Select the offset value on the Z axis (vertical) from the Ship Origin. Adjust
with a positive value for Z if the sensor is located under the ship origin.
13 Select
to save the new sensor interface you have defined.
Add
The sensor interface is added to the
page.
14 At the bottom of the dialog box, select
15 Repeat for each sensor interface that you need to set up.
16 Continue your work in the
Further requirements
On the left side of the
priority of the datagrams, and set up relevant configuration parameters.
Related topics
Setting up the interfaces to peripheral devices, page 132

Setting up the interface for speed log input

In order to operate correctly, the SN90 requires input from a speed log. In most cases
a suitable sensor is already installed on the vessel. A global positioning system (GPS)
with a compatible output format can also be used. To select which sensors to install,
use the
Sensor Installation
enabled this in the
Display Options
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that:
• You have a vacant interface port on your Processor Unit.
• You are familiar with NMEA and other relevant datagram formats.
• You know how to set up the parameters for serial and local area network (LAN)
communication.
• The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters.
• The SN90 system is turned on and operates normally.
• The new sensor is physically connected to the SN90 using a serial or network cable.
It is switched on and in normal operation.
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Installed Sensors
Installation
dialog box, select
Installation
page. The vessel speed is shown on the top bar if you have
dialog box.
list on the
to save your settings.
Apply
dialog box, or select
Sensor Configuration
Operating procedures
Sensor Installation
to close it.
OK
. Define the
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