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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Safety Instructions Safety Notice Conventions The following safety notice conventions are followed throughout this manual: A Danger notice contains an operating or main- DANGER tenance procedure, practice, condition, state- ment, etc., which, if not strictly observed, will result in injury or death of personnel.
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NAVITWIN IV General Safety Information for the Operator WARNING NAVITWIN IV permits to activate a heading source as soon as heading data is received from the respective device. Make sure that a gyrocompass has settled before using its heading as the reference for heading control systems, RADAR, ECDIS, etc.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Design and Main Features................ 1-1 Example System Configurations ............. 1-2 Standard NAVIGAT Dual Gyrocompass/TMC System ......1-2 Triple Gyrocompass/TMC System ............1-3 Independent Off Heading / Heading Diff. Alarm Device......1-4 Technical Data.................... 1-5 Chapter 2: Operation Display and Operating Keys ..............
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056344/A NAVITWIN IV Chapter 3: Alarm System Alarm Indication ..................3-1 Audible Alarm Indication ................3-1 Single Beep: Invalid Action ............3-1 Continuous Beeping: Pending Alarm .......... 3-1 Visual Alarm Indication................3-1 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm....... 3-2 Local Alarm Acknowledge ................ 3-2 External Alarm Mute .................
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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Chapter 7: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Instructions............. 7-1 Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB ........... 7-2 Exchangeable Components..............7-3 Connectors....................7-3 Diagnostic LEDs..................7-4 Chapter 8: Corrective Maintenance Exchanging the System Software ............8-1 Downloading Software from the Flashboard.......... 8-1 Exchanging the Flashboard............
RADAR, compass repeat- ers etc. NAVITWIN IV can display up to three true heading and one magnetic compass heading source. • It monitors the difference between any two of the available heading sources.
Sperry Marine gyrocompasses type NAVIGAT X MK 1 or NAVIGAT 2100. By selecting the active heading source at the NAVITWIN IV , the opera- tor determines which compasses’ data is distributed via the Switch-Over Unit to external equipment, such as heading control systems, RADAR, compass repeaters etc.
4863 (if installed). By selecting the active heading source at the NAVITWIN IV, the operator determines which compasses’ data is distributed to external equipment, such as heading control systems, RADAR, compass repeaters etc.
In these cases, the NAVITWIN IV is used as a monitoring device only. The device is not used to select the active heading source or to distrib- ute data to external equipment.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A 1.3 Technical Data Environmental Requirements ambient temperature, operation –15 to +55 °C ambient temperature, storage –25 to +70 °C protection grade PN 74813 (for console mounting): IP 56 to DIN 40050, if installed with seal in console panel/frame...
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† If NAVIPILOT format ist used, input receives set heading only. Signal and Status Inputs magnetic heading, fluxgate sensor sin., cos. and ref. voltages from Sperry Marine flux- gate sensor type 4863 steering mode status (auto/man) connection to P .Gnd via ext.
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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Data Outputs serial data RS-422 output 1 if available, all of: gyrocompass heading magnetic compass heading rate of turn heading reference status comp. mon. op. data serial data RS-422 output 2 if available, all or selectable sub-...
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Chapter 2: Operation 2.1 Display and Operating Keys Figure 2-1: NAVITWIN IV operating unit DISPLAY DATA GYRO 246.8 SPEED AUTO 12.8 kn GYRO 246.7 MONITOR Hdg. Diff Off Hdg. 10˚ 10˚ GYRO 246.8 Gyro 1 Set Hdg.
(apply a 180° offset to the heading data) e.g. for operation in double- ended ferries. • The audible alarm at the NAVITWIN IV the may be muted from a remote device, e.g. a central alarm panel. • External pushbuttons may be used to adjust the display brightness.
WARNING NAVITWIN IV permits to activate a heading source as soon as heading data is received from the respective device. Make sure that a gyrocompass has settled before using its heading as the reference for heading control systems, RADAR, ECDIS, etc.
Gyro 2 ALARM MAGN 247.0 NO ACTIVE COMP ALARM Note The display brightness can only be adjusted in normal operational mode. The brightness setting is not retained between power-ups. NAVITWIN IV always powers up at maximum brightness. Selecting additional display data...
A remotely muted alarm remains in the pending (unacknowledged) state. The alarm is indicated as pending in the alarm window until the alarm is acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV or the cause of the alarm is elimi- nated. Resetting/Acknowledging a Central Watch Alarm...
ALARM Note When the menu mode is active and no key is pressed for more than 30 seconds, the NAVITWIN IV automatically returns to normal operational mode. In the menu mode, the source selector keys are disabled and the bright- ness level cannot be adjusted.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Navigating the Menu In the menu mode, the operator may navigate through the menu using the Right, Left, Up and Down arrow keys. The arrow symbol ( ) at the left of XXXXXXXX the window indicates the cursor AAAAAAAA position on the current menu level.
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Selecting Parameter Settings In a number of sub-menus, the operator is expected to select parameter settings from a list of available options. The available options and the current selection are indicated by different symbols: Radio buttons: Allow to select exactly one of the available options.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A 2.9 Off Heading Monitor Settings NAVITWIN IV can monitor the difference between the actual heading from the active source and the set heading order in automatic steering modes. The set heading may either be received automatically from a heading or track control system or may be entered manually.
056344/A NAVITWIN IV 2.10 Heading Diff. Monitor Settings NAVITWIN IV can monitor the difference between any two of the availa- ble heading sources. Should this difference exceed the alarm threshold, the “Heading Diff. Alarm” is given. To set the parameters for heading diff. monitoring:...
Note Some of the manual settings have no direct effect at the NAVITWIN IV but will overwrite the corresponding values at connected gyrocompasses of types NAVIGAT X MK 1, MK 2, or NAVIGAT 2100.
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056344/A NAVITWIN IV Figure 2-3: contd. from Manual Settings previous page (cont.d) MANUAL SETTINGS NAVIPRINT nav. data printer settings NAVIPRINT RATE OF TURN not implemented in current software release NORTH SP. ERR. C. < BACK < BACK RATE OF TURN...
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Manual Settings – Parameters Speed Sets the speed input parameters. This setting is effective for the NAVITWIN IV internally and for all con- nected compasses evaluating the NAVITWIN IV op. data. Mode Selects the speed input mode. Settings:...
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056344/A NAVITWIN IV Position Sets the position input parameters. This setting is effective for the NAVITWIN IV internally and for all con- nected compasses evaluating the NAVITWIN IV op. data. Mode Selects the position input mode. Settings: AUTO Position data is read automatically from the serial data input...
The printer must be set up locally via the manual settings menu at the respective compass(es). The local printer settings will not be overwritten by the NAVITWIN IV, as the printer settings are omitted in the op. data messages sent to the compasses.
Rate of Turn Sets the rate of turn input parameters. This setting is only effective for connected compasses evaluating the NAVITWIN IV op. data. Time Constant Sets the damping time constant for rate of turn data. In NAVIGAT 2100 compasses, the “low” time constant is set.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A 2.12 User Setup The User Setup menu provides access to settings which the operator may need to alter only occasionally. User Setup – Overview Figure 2-4: USER SETUP User Setup DATE & TIME date and time settings DATE &...
056344/A NAVITWIN IV User Setup – Parameters Date & Time Sets the date and time input parameters. AUTO Selects the date and time input mode. Settings: ON (option checked) Date/time are read automatically from the serial data input OFF (option unchecked) The current date and time are entered manually Man.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Version Info Displays the system software version info screen. Settings: none The software version sub-menu is read-only. User Setup 2-19...
GYRO 1 The message background is white. Note Pending alarms from NAVIGAT gyrocompasses (“external alarms”) are indicated and may be acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV. However, the NAVITWIN IV displays no acknowledged external alarms. Alarm Indication...
When the cause of an alarm is eliminated, the alarm is acknowledged automatically and the alarm status is cleared. The NAVITWIN IV does not keep a history of past (inactive) alarms. External Alarm Mute To mute the audible alarm externally (e.g. from a central alarm panel): Actuate the external mute facility.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A 3.3 Viewing the active alarms If more than one active alarm is present, the total number of alarms and the index number of the currently displayed alarm are shown in the alarm window title bar. To view all active alarms, scroll through the list of alarm messages with...
If the system is configured to read back the selection status from the Switch-Over Unit, an alarm is also given when the heading source selec- tion at the NAVITWIN IV differs from the status of the Switch-Over Unit. Table 3-1:...
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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A message text cause corrective action TIMEOUT No valid data received If source is active, acti- MAGN from magnetic head- vate another source ing source (serial inter- immediately. face) Check function of mag- netic heading source and interface.
External alarms are the alarms transmitted by a NAVIGAT X MK 1, MK 2, or NAVIGAT 2100 gyrocompass. These alarms are displayed and may be acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV. Once acknowledged, however, external alarms are cleared at the NAVITWIN IV.
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NAVITWIN IV. MAX ROT EXC. Max. Rate of Turn “Max. ROT Exc. ” alarm alarm threshold reminds the operator exceeded.
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NAVIGAT 2100 to normal operation. NTIV COM. FAULT Compass receives no Check the connection valid data from the between NAVITWIN IV NAVITWIN IV. and the gyrocompass. Common parameters in Manual Settings / User Setup menues will not be transmitted to the compass.
Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance 4.1 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel The NAVITWIN IV is a solid-state electronic device and contains no con- sumable parts. Therefore, no set maintenance schedule is required. The front plate should be kept clean and a regular visual inspection of cables and connectors should be carried out to detect any signs of dam- age or deterioration.
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056344/A NAVITWIN IV Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel...
Chapter 5: Installation 5.1 Mechanical Installation Console Mounting To mount the NAVITWIN IV directly in a console panel (without console frame) a panel cutout is required as shown in dimensional drawing 4994-0112-02 (see Appendix B). Suitable fasteners for console mounting are provided in the installation kit 22596.
If a magnetic heading source is connected to the NAVITWIN IV, the mag- netic compass calibration procedure should be carried out during a sea trial, as described in the following section.
- the steering magnetic compass is exchanged or newly adjusted, - the magnetic heading sensor is exchanged and, - if a fluxgate sensor is used, when the NAVITWIN IV itself is exchanged. Calibration Procedure The magnetic heading calibration is a two-part procedure.
MAGN 000.8 ing magnetic compass with the COMP magnetic heading values shown on the NAVITWIN IV display. At every full 10° of steering magnetic compass heading (0°, 10°, ... , 350°), note the display value. Mag. HDG Mag.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Storing the magnetic heading calibration table 1. Call up the User Setup and go to ’Magn Cal Tab | Enter Values’. MAIN MENU Press ENTER. The calibration table entry screen is USER SETUP shown. MAGN CAL TAB 2.
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Deleting entries from the magnetic heading calibration table When a complete new calibration is carried out, it is recommended to delete old entries from the calibration table first. Also, if the determined correction values are comparatively small, it is generally sufficient to enter only a few values for the headings where the largest deviations occur.
Chapter 6: System Configuration 6.1 Service Setup Menu The Service Setup menu provides access to the system parameters which configure the NAVITWIN IV according to the requirements of the installation at hand. Setup Access Code To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to the system configu- ration, setup menus which are to be accessed by service personnel only are protected by access codes.
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Service-Setup – Overview Figure 6-1: SERVICE SETUP Service Setup GYRO 1 settings for Gyro 1 input GYRO 1 GYRO 2 INTERFACE TYP NMEA-HDT NMEA NAVIGAT PLATH BINARY COMPASS NAME GYRO GYRO 1 GYRO 2 GYRO 3 FOG 1...
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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Figure 6-2: contd. from Service Setup previous page (contd.) SERVICE SETUP GYRO 3/MAGN settings for Gyro 3 / Magn. input GYRO 3/MAGN SET HDG./GPS G3 INTERFACE INTERFACE TYP NMEA-HDT NMEA NAVIGAT PLATH BINARY COMPASS NAME GYRO GYRO 1...
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056344/A NAVITWIN IV Figure 6-3: contd. from Service Setup previous page (contd.) SERVICE SETUP RS422 OUTP . 1 settings for serial data RS422 OUTP. 2 PORT SETTINGS output 1 INTERNALS MAGN SELECT HCHDG HCHDM HCHDT STATUS SELECT PPLAN PPNSD RS422 OUTP . 2...
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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Figure 6-4: contd. from Service Setup previous page (contd.) SERVICE SETUP INTERNALS system-internal settings INTERNALS < BACK FACTORY SETTINGS reset all setup parameters to factory settings INDIVIDUAL NAME GYRO1 NAME (editable string; 8 chars. max.) GYRO2 NAME (editable string;...
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Service Setup – Parameters Gyro 1 Configures the Gyro 1 input. InterfaceTyp Selects the interface protocol for the Gyro 1 input. Settings: The input is disabled NMEA-HDT The input reads the NMEA $--HDT sentence NMEA NAVIGAT The input reads NMEA data from a Sperry NAVIGAT X MK 1,...
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A Gyro 2 Configures the Gyro 2 input. InterfaceTyp Selects the interface protocol for the Gyro 2 input. Settings: The input is disabled NMEA-HDT The input reads the NMEA $--HDT sentence NMEA NAVIGAT The input reads NMEA data from a Sperry NAVIGAT X MK 1,...
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Gyro 3/Magn. Configures the Gyro 3 and Magnetic Heading inputs. G3 Interface Configures the Gyro 3 input. Interface Typ Selects the interface protocol for the Gyro 3 input. Settings: The input is disabled NMEA-HDT The input reads the NMEA $--HDT sentence...
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The input reads the NMEA $HCHDM sentence at the G3/MAG interface SIN/COS The input reads analogue voltages from a Sperry Marine fluxgate sensor type 4863 at the analogue fluxgate interface Comp. Name Selects the name for the device at the magnetic heading input.
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Set Hdg./GPS Configures the Set Hdg./GPS input. Protocol Selects the interface protocol for the Set Hdg./GPS input. Settings: The Set Hdg./GPS input is disabled NMEA 4800 The Set Hdg./GPS input reads the NMEA data at 4800 Bd.
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A RS422 Outp. 1 Configures the RS-422 output 1 and the TTL serial data outputs. Magn. Select Selects the output sentence for magnetic heading data. Settings: HCHDG Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDG sentence with talker ID “HC”...
056344/A NAVITWIN IV RS422 Outp. 2 Configures the RS-422 serial data output 2. Bd. Rate Selects the transmission baud rate Settings: 4800 Data is transmitted at 4800 Baud (standard according to NMEA / IEC 61162-1) 9600 Data is transmitted at 9600 Baud...
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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A PPLAA/PPLAB/PPLAD Selects whether the NAVITWIN op. data sentences are transmitted (proprietary sentences $PPLAA, $PPLAB and $PPLAD). Settings: ON (option checked) The NAVITWIN op. data sentences are transmitted OFF (option unchecked) The NAVITWIN op. data sentences are not transmitted XXHDT Selects whether true heading data is transmitted ($--HDT sentence).
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Port Settings Configures the status input ports. Port 1 Mode Selects the function of status input port 1. Settings: EXT. DIM (+) The port is used for external dimming; brightness is increased one step when input contact is closed...
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NAVITWIN IV 056344/A 180° Offset Selects the applicable heading sources for the 180° Offset function Settings: GYRO 1 ON (option checked): Gyro 1 heading is reversed when 180° Offset is active. OFF (option unchecked): Gyro 1 heading is not reversed when 180° Offset is active.
056344/A NAVITWIN IV Internals Accesses system-internal parameters. Factory Settings Resets all configuration parameters to factory defaults. Settings: none Selecting “Factory Settings” and pressing the “Enter” key resets all configuration parameters to the factory defaults Individual Name Sets the user-editable names for the heading source inputs.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 7.1 General Troubleshooting Instructions The NAVITWIN IV is a complex electronic device. In case of malfunction, it would neither be practical nor economical to carry out troubleshooting and servicing in the field down to the level of individual circuit compo- nents.
NAVITWIN IV 7.2 Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB Figure 7-1 below shows the locations of exchangeable components, connectors and diagnostic LED indicators on the NAVITWIN IV PCB. Figure 7-1: location of parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB...
1 J1 must be placed across pins 1 and 2 (buzzer hi) in normal operation. Placing J1 across pins 2 and 3 (buzzer lo) is permitted only to tempo- rarily silence buzzer during service. Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB...
Diagnostic LEDs As an aid in troubleshooting, a number of diagnostic LED indicators are provided on the NAVITWIN IV PCB. These indicate the presence of sup- ply voltages, activities on the serial data I/O lines and the current states of the status I/O ports.
Chapter 8: Corrective Maintenance The NAVITWIN IV is generally not field-serviceable on the component level. Defective devices must be sent back to Sperry Marine for repair. The only corrective maintenance procedures which may be performed by field service personnel are the exchange of the system software and the replacement of the serial RS-422 output driver IC.
8. In case of a console or frame-mounted device, reattach the back cover and mount the NAVITWIN IV in the console. In case of a device in housing with bracket, insert the NAVITWIN IV in the housing and screw on the back cover.
RS-232 service interface on the NAVITWIN IV PCB. At the time of writing of this manual, however, an upload program for field service use is not yet available. Sperry Marine will issue an official Service Bulletin as soon as such a program becomes available.
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056344/A NAVITWIN IV Replacing the RS-422 Output Driver IC...
4994-0125-03 Magnetic Compass Calibration Table Note After installation of the NAVITWIN IV, please return a filled-out copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ship’s file. When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please...
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* NAVIPRINT settings not implemented in current software. Printer settings must be entered at the compass(es) directly. User Setup Date/Time Mode AUTO Magn. Cal. Tab. Use Cal. Tab. Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. (Representative Office) Woltmanstr. 19, D-20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel.: +49-40-299 00-0, Fax: +49-40-299 00-298, E-mail: service.de@sperry.ngc.com...
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Service Station / Installer: Date / Signature: Note After installation of the NAVITWIN IV, please return a filled-out copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ship’s file. When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please return an updated copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine.
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All appended drawings are revision-controlled separately at Sperry Marine. In case of doubt, verify the current revision status of the draw- ings with Sperry Marine. This manual’s revision status does not change when the revision of an appended drawing changes.
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