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118 Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4NR England

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Ship's Manual

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

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December 2006

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The issue could be due to an obstruction near the antenna, such as a mast or crane, which causes a dead angle. This obstruction can reflect or suppress radar signals, leading to false or missing returns on one side of the display. If the obstruction is significant, it may prevent detection of targets on the obstructed side, causing the radar to show only the left side of the docking, route, and environment.

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Page 1 Ship’s Manual Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. 118 Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4NR England Tel: +44 (0) 20 8329 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8329 2415 Part Number: 65900011-2 Printed in England December 2006 Revision:...
Page 3 R E A M B L E...
Page 4 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Warnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions WARNING! – LETHAL VOLTAGE HAZARD Lethal voltages may be exposed when access covers are removed. Some capacitors take several minutes to discharge their stored voltages after the equipment is switched OFF: this is a lethal voltage hazard.
Page 6 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Revision Record Revision Record Table 2: Revision Record Date Revision No Issue Date Incorporated By Incorporated Issue 1 November 2006 65900011 Preamble–v...
Page 8 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 9 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Modules and Assemblies Modules and Assemblies VisionMaster - S-band Scanner Unit (with integral Transceiver) VisionMaster - S-band Scanner Unit (for use with bulkhead Transceiver) VisionMaster - X-band Scanner Unit (with integral or bulkhead Transceiver) 65900011 Preamble–vii...
Page 10 Modules and Assemblies VisionMaster Ship’s Manual VisionMaster - S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver VisionMaster - X-Band Bulkhead Transceiver Preamble–viii 65900011...
Page 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Modules and Assemblies VisionMaster - 340 Table Mounted Console VisionMaster - 340 Pedestal Console 65900011 Preamble–ix...
Page 12 Modules and Assemblies VisionMaster Ship’s Manual On/Off Switch PCI/O Unit Processor Unit Preamble–x 65900011...
Page 13 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Modules and Assemblies Trackball Flat Panel Monitor USB Connector 65900011 Preamble–xi...
Page 14 NOTICE Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. have a policy of continuous development. This may lead to the equipment described in this manual being at variance with equipment manufactured after its publication.
Page 15 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Related Documents Related Documents Other publications in the VisionMaster FT series are listed in Table 3 below: Table 3: Related Documents Document Title Document Number ECDIS Bridge Card 65900008 ARPA Radar/Chart Radar Bridge Card 65900009 ARPA Radar/Chart Radar User’s Guide 65900010 ECDIS User’s Guide...
Page 16 LICENCE AGREEMENT This legal document is an agreement between you (“the Customer”) and Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. (“the Company”). BY USING THE VISIONMASTER FT HARDWARE PRODUCT SYSTEM UPON WHICH THE COMPANY HAS INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE THE CUSTOMER IS AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
Page 17 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual NGSM Software Licence Agreement 4. The Customer shall not have any title to or ownership of the Software or copyright or any other intellectual property right in the Software, but shall have ownership of the physical media. 5.
Page 18 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements The use of the Visionmaster FT software is subject to the Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine (NGSM) software license agreement and other third party license terms. Included in this chapter are the following third party software license agreements: •...
Page 19 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements NSpring Framework for .NET Copyright (c) 2003, Jeffrey Varszegi All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.
Page 20 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual OpenNETCF.org Shared Source License This license governs use of the accompanying software (“Software”), and your use of the Software constitutes acceptance of this license. You may use the Software for any commercial or noncommercial purpose, including distributing derivative works.
Page 21 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements 9. That the patent rights, if any, granted in this license only apply to the Software, not to any derivative works you make. 10.That the Software is subject to U.S. export jurisdiction at the time it is licensed to you, and it may be subject to additional export or import laws in other places.
Page 22 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Microsoft OEM License Agreement for Embedded Systems «» «» NOTICES MICROSOFT OEM CUSTOMER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS Any written notices related to this Agreement (including communications regarding agreement renewal or extension, end of life product (CLA Version 2004 - MIOL) schedules, and product and update information) must be addressed to the contact and locations outlined below, or such other addresses as either party may hereafter specify in writing.
Page 23 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements «» If COMPANY has had a predecessor agreement to this Agreement please specify below such predecessor agreement’s document number and/or OEM Customer Organization IDs provided by MS. Predecessor Agreement Number (if any): __________________________________ OEM Organization ID: ________________________________________________ Ship To Address for Licensed Product Deliverables Updates/Replacements:...
Page 24 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual «» GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THIS IS A LICENSE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN MS GENERAL-PURPOSE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT- TOLERANT, AND MAY CONTAIN SOFTWARE BUGS RELEVANT TO PERFORMANCE OF COMPANY’S DEVICE(S). COMPANY IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN COMPANY’S DEVICE(S) AND FOR CONFIGURING AND TESTING THE SOFTWARE FOR SUCH USE.
Page 25 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements «» “Update Image” means an Image that consists of an updated Functions: (A) directly support the operation of, and are an integral part version of the Licensed Product Binaries (or the previously distributed of, the Embedded Application;...
Page 26 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual «» (B) additionally, with regard to each licensed end user, COMPANY (ix) COMPANY shall comply with the Media Packaging shall confirm the number of copies of Update Images required by Guidelines set forth on the ECE for the labels and packaging of the the end user prior to distribution of the Update Image and shall Recovery Image.
Page 27 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements «» (the “Directive”) may provide COMPANY the right to decompile the KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE PROVISIONS OF Licensed Product or Licensed Product Deliverables in order to obtain THIS SECTION 3(b). information necessary achieve...
Page 28 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual «» (c) In addition to the obligations set forth in Section 6(a) above, if MS to as a “Material Discrepancy”), COMPANY shall pay MS or MS receives information concerning a Claim, MS may, at its expense, but Distributor (as applicable) the costs of the audit.
Page 29 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements «» manage such return in accordance with the instructions provided by MS such assignment does not constitute an unreasonable and material Distributor. impairment of the ability of COMPANY to obtain the performance to which it is entitled under the Agreement.
Page 30 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual «» (f) Upon cancellation or expiration of this Agreement, COMPANY property rights. Process may be served on either party as authorized by shall cease distribution of all Licensed Product, and all of COMPANY's applicable law or court rule.
Page 31 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements «» which shall remain in full force and effect, provided that the allocation obligations shall be performed as soon as the cause of the inability of risks described herein is given effect to the fullest extent possible. ceases or is removed.
Page 32 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual «» Attachment A EULA Terms COMPANY shall sublicense the Licensed Product to end users by means of a EULA. COMPANY shall provide clear notice to Embedded System customers before or at the time of purchase that the Embedded System contains software that is subject to a license and that customer must agree to that license before it may use the Embedded System.
Page 33 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Third Party Software Licence Agreements «» Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
Page 34 Third Party Software Licence Agreements VisionMaster Ship’s Manual «» you receive the label separately other than from [COMPANY], it is invalid. You should keep the label on the DEVICE or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the SOFTWARE. Product Support.
Page 35 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Marine Equipment Directive Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. 118 Burlington Road New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4NR United Kingdom Declaration: It is hereby certified that the Equipment listed conforms with the Council Directive for Marine...
Page 36 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 37: Table Of Contents
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter Contents Technical Specification HAPTER Radar System Performance ..................1-6 Antenna Specification (X-band) .................. 1-7 Antenna Specification (S-band) .................. 1-8 Transceiver Specification ..................... 1-9 Mounting Arrangements ..................1-9 Transmitter ......................1-9 Receiver ........................1-9 Performance Monitor ..................1-10 Options ........................
Page 38 Chapter Contents VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Power Requirements and Unit Characteristics .......... 1-43 Mechanical Specification .................... 1-44 10.1 Weights and Dimensions .................. 1-44 10.2 Console Mounting Options ................1-45 Compass Safe Distance ..................... 1-45 International Specifications ..................1-46 System Identification HAPTER Introduction ........................
Page 39 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter Contents Electromagnetic Continuity Screening ..............3-15 Siting ..........................3-16 General considerations ..................3-16 Bulkhead Specific Considerations ..............3-18 Securing of System Components ................3-19 Mains Isolator (Optional Fit) ................3-19 X-band Scanner Assembly ................3-21 X-band Bulkhead Transceiver .................
Page 40 Chapter Contents VisionMaster Ship’s Manual User Interface ...................... 4-50 Announcements ....................4-51 Radar System ...................... 4-57 Target Manager ....................4-63 6.10 Optional Features ....................4-66 Validating, Saving and Exporting ................4-77 Validating a Configuration ................4-77 Saving a Configuration ..................4-77 Exporting a Configuration .................
Page 41 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter Contents Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing HAPTER Introduction ........................7-6 Contact ........................7-6 Information Required for Service ..............7-6 Fault Identification and Isolation ................. 7-7 VisionMaster FT System Fundamentals ............7-7 Monitor Unit ......................7-9 Control Panel .......................
Page 42 Chapter Contents VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Power Supply ................10-19 Interswitch Unit Hardware Description ............10-19 Environmental Specification ..................10-20 Temperature ....................... 10-20 Relative Humidity ....................10-20 Weights and Dimensions ................10-20 Compass Safe Distances ................10-20 11 Additional Features HAPTER Introduction ........................
Page 43 H A P T E R E C H N I C A L P E C I F I C A T I O N...
Page 44 Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Technical Specification O N T E N T S Radar System Performance ..................... 1–6 Antenna Specification (X-band) ..................1–7 Antenna Specification (S-band) ..................1–8 Transceiver Specification ....................1–9 Mounting Arrangements ................... 1–9 Transmitter ........................1–9 Receiver ........................
Page 45 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Contents 7.12.2 SENC Data ....................... 1–21 7.13 Synthetics Control ....................1–21 7.13.1 Synthetics Colours ....................1–21 7.14 EBLs, VRMs & ERBLs .................... 1–21 7.14.1 Variable Range Marker (VRM).................. 1–21 7.14.2 Electronic Bearing Line (EBL)................... 1–21 7.14.3 Electronic Range and Bearing Line (ERBL)..............
Page 46 Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Technical Specification Pulse Length ......................1–41 Transceiver Tuning ....................1–41 Sector Blanking ......................1–42 Power Requirements ......................1–43 Power Requirements and Unit Characteristics ..........1–43 Mechanical Specification ....................1–44 10.1 Weights and Dimensions ..................1–44 10.2 Console Mounting Options ..................
Page 47 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification List of Tables I S T O F A B L E S Table 1: Radar System Performance ..............1-6 Table 2: Antenna Specification – X-band .............1-7 Table 3: Rotational Speeds – X-band ..............1-7 Table 4: Antenna Specification –...
Page 48: Radar System Performance
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Radar System Performance Technical Specification Radar System Performance Table 1: Radar System Performance Parameter Detail Minimum Range Less than 35m using 10m target, measured with short pulse, 4.5m antenna height, on 0.25 and 0.5nm range scales.
Page 49: Antenna Specification (X-Band)
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Antenna Specification (X-band) Antenna Specification (X-band) Operating frequency:9410MHz ± 30MHz Table 2: Antenna Specification – X-band Aperture Size Parameter 1.2m (4ft) 1.8m (6ft) 2.4m (8ft) Horizontal Beam Width, -3dB (maximum) 2.0° 1.3° 1.0° Vertical Beam Width, -3dB (nominal) 24°...
Page 50: Antenna Specification (S-Band)
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Antenna Specification (S-band) Technical Specification Antenna Specification (S-band) Operating frequency: 3050MHz ± 10MHz Table 4: Antenna Specification – S-band Aperture Size Parameter 3.7m (12ft) 2.7m (9ft) Horizontal Beam Width, -3dB (maximum) 2.8° 2.0° Vertical Beam Width, -3dB (nominal) 30°...
Page 51: Transceiver Specification
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Transceiver Specification Transceiver Specification The following specification applies equally to X-band and S-band Transceivers (except where shown). Mounting Arrangements The transceiver can be mounted inside the Antenna Turning Unit or it can be a separate module inside the ship’s bulkhead.
Page 52: Performance Monitor
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Performance Monitor Technical Specification Performance Monitor Type Approved systems require a Performance Monitor to be present in the system. Table 9: Performance Monitor Specifications Parameter Detail Monitored Performance Radar Receiver and entire Radar System Type Transponder Presentation Four concentric arcs on the Display Unit.
Page 53 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Additional Features 4.5.3.2 Azimuth Data Output 4096 Pulse Bearing Output This incremental output is available either in RS422 format (to drive a differential line), or as an open drain output (to drive a single-ended input). Synchro or Resolver Bearing Data Output The Scanner Unit can be fitted with a size 11 Synchro or Resolver.
Page 54: Console Description
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Console Description Technical Specification Console Description The VisionMaster FT console comprises the following: • PC Input/Output (PCIO) Unit • Processor Unit • Display Unit • Control Panel Console assemblies are supplied as a standalone pedestal version (i.e. deck mounted) or a kit version (i.e.
Page 55: Display Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Display Unit Display Unit The display unit is supplied with one of the following flat panel monitors: Table 10: Monitors Specification Radar Circle Screen Diagonal Aspect Diameter (mm) (inches) Ratio 19.0 23.1 The monitor has a power switch, which controls the monitor only, and a brightness adjustment control.
Page 56: Radar Specification
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Radar Specification Technical Specification Radar Specification Range Scales & Range Rings Table 11: Range Scales and Range Rings Range Scales Range Rings Available Pulse Lengths Short Medium Long 0.125 0.025 0.25 0.05 0.75 0.25 0.25 Range Rings and Bearing Scale Table 12: Range Ring and Bearing Scale Parameters Parameter...
Page 57: Own Ship
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Own Ship Own Ship There are two types of symbol used to display own ship’s position and heading, defined as follows: • Outline Symbol: This symbol is drawn such that its length and width represent the configured length and beam of the ship.
Page 58: Centring
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Centring Technical Specification Centring If the screen has been off centred or panned it can be redrawn with own ship's CCRP at the centre of the video display. All chart data and target positions are also moved in accordance.
Page 59: Video Processing
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Video Processing Video Processing Table 13: Video Processing Function Detail Manual Control Variable controls for gain, anti-clutter sea and anti- clutter rain. Anti-clutter Auto Advanced adaptive rain and sea clutter suppression circuits, applied without manual adjustment. Enhance Operation available on range scales of 0.75nm and above.
Page 60: Presentation Modes
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Presentation Modes Technical Specification Presentation Modes Table 15: Presentation Modes Parameter Detail Head-Up (unstabilised) Available with Relative Motion (Relative Trails). Maintained relative to the ship’s fore/aft axis. North-Up Available with Relative Motion (Relative Trails), Relative Motion (True Trails) and True Motion. Course-Up maintained relative to a fixed true bearing North-Up and Course-Up are only available with a valid compass input.
Page 61: True Motion (Tm) - Ground Stabilised
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification True Motion (TM) – Ground Stabilised With water stabilisation, Trails attached to fixed targets give a direct indication of tide or current set and rate experienced by own ship. Leeway effects, if significant, will modify the trails on stationary targets. Moving targets generate trails, representing their true heading and speed, but modified by the tide or current effects referred to above.
Page 62: Trails
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Trails Technical Specification 7.11 Trails Long, Short and Permanent trails are selectable. Trails can be removed from the display by selecting Off, or the trails time reset to zero by selecting Reset. The long and short trail lengths are shown on the display, and are dependent on the selected range as follows: Table 16: Trails Parameters Range Scale...
Page 63: Synthetics Control
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification SENC Data 7.12.2 SENC Data The SENC feature ensures adjustments made to the brightness and contrast settings on the monitor will enable SENC data such as coastlines, safety contour and other objects to be adequately displayed. 7.13 Synthetics Control The Synthetics control suppresses all synthetics other than the radar video.
Page 64: Trial Manoeuvre
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Trial Manoeuvre Technical Specification 7.15 Trial Manoeuvre A Trial Manoeuvre is based on speed, rate of turn and course through water values entered for own ship. The following parameters are used to define the manoeuvre: •...
Page 65: Alarms And Warnings
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Alarms and Warnings 7.16 Alarms and Warnings All alarms and warnings are indicated by both audible and visual means. Alarms are initially displayed on the Alarm Status Indicator, from where they can be acknowledged. Some alarms are automatically cleared by the system. A list of all currently active and unacknowledged alarms and warnings is shown in the Alarms Display.
Page 66: Sensors
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Sensors Technical Specification 7.17 Sensors 7.17.1 Serial Interfacing The system supports acquisition of sensor data via serial interfaces having 1000V optical isolation, connected to the PCIO board. The sensor data must comply with international specifications IEC 61162-1 and IEC 61162-2.
Page 67: Azimuth Stabilisation
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Azimuth Stabilisation The following table lists the PCIO unit serial inputs available and configurable for IEC 61162-1 and IEC 61162-2 sensor data. PCIO unit serial inputs Table 21: IEC Type Baud Rate Serial Input IEC 61162-1 4800 HDG and HDT sentences via serial input TSCD of...
Page 68: Manual Sensor Data
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Manual Sensor Data Technical Specification Table 22: Pulse Log Input Parameter Detail Speed Range and Input 0 to 75Kt Steady State Speed Accuracy ±5% or ±0.25Kt, whichever is the greater, ignoring errors defined from the input source. 7.17.4 Manual Sensor Data Sensor data can be manually entered by the operator to the following criteria.
Page 69: Target Data
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Dead Reckoning of Position 7.17.5.2 Other Computed Data The system provides the following additional computed data: • Set and Drift • Ground Velocity (including ground speed and course over ground) • Water Speed •...
Page 70: Ais Targets
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual AIS Targets Technical Specification All distances and times displayed are relative to the own ship’s physical location. The velocity of the tracked target is through the water if own ship's selected speed is water stabilised or over the ground if own ship's selected speed is ground stabilised.
Page 71: Table 25: Ship Categories And Lost Target Intervals
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification AIS Targets The following alarm states apply to all AIS targets: • Infringe bow crossing limits (range and time) • Dangerous target (CPA/TCPA infringement) • Enter acquisition zone • Lost (sleeping targets do not raise a Lost alarm) The system uses ship categories and intervals to define when a target is shown as lost.
Page 72: Auto-Acquisition Zones
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Auto-acquisition Zones Technical Specification 7.18.3 Auto-acquisition Zones Two annular auto-acquisition zones can be defined by the operator. Any target that enters these areas is automatically acquired and tracked by the system. Each acquisition zone can be turned on or off. Auto acquisition zones are relative to own ship’s heading and are disabled after a heading data becomes unusable.
Page 73: Cancel All Targets
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Cancel All Targets 7.18.4 Cancel All Targets When this option is selected tracked targets are dropped and AIS targets set to a sleeping state if they meet the following criteria: • it is not the echo reference target •...
Page 74: Track Table Output
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Track Table Output Technical Specification When test targets are displayed on live video the letter X is displayed at the bottom of the presentation area flashing at a rate of 0.5 to 1.0 Hz. When test targets are displayed on a simulated radar video the letters XX are displayed.
Page 75: Navigation Tools
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Navigation Tools • Target status • Echo reference target • Acquisition calculation time in UTC • Acquisition type The CCRP is used as the data reference point. During commissioning the target data can be selected to be output as: •...
Page 76: Ownship Display Settings
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Ownship Display Settings Technical Specification The parallel cursor bearing can be true or relative. In True Bearing the parallel cursor is azimuth stabilised (i.e. maintains a constant orientation with respect to north). In Relative Bearing the parallel cursor is unstabilised (i.e. maintains a constant orientation with respect to ship's heading).
Page 77: Routes
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Grid 7.19.7 Grid A LAT/LON grid can be displayed on the video circle, the grid values are taken from the latest valid position of the CCRP, as reported by the position sensor. The grid can display between three and six LAT/LON lines, based on the scale of the display.
Page 78: Charts
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Charts Technical Specification 7.21 Charts The Charts facility allows vector charts to be displayed. The system supports both C-MAP and SevenCs chart engines. 7.21.1 C-MAP Chart Formats The C-MAP chart engine supports the following chart formats: •...
Page 79: Chart Match
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Chart Match At higher range scales the following feature sets can be applied. • at 96 NM Base chart set only is available; • at 48 NM Base and Standard chart sets are available; •...
Page 80: Chart Installation
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chart Installation Technical Specification 7.21.7 Chart Installation Chart Installation enables the loading of charts onto the system hard drive from a chart installer utility. If the chart type supports network installation, chart installation can be made from any node of the system. Charts can be installed using a USB key.
Page 81: Time Management
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Chart Query 7.21.10 Chart Query The chart query facility enables detailed information on geographic objects and specific chart areas to be made. The following query options can be selected: • Filter - search by geographic type (points, lines, areas and/or 3D and cluster points) •...
Page 82: Transceiver Interface
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Transceiver Interface Technical Specification Transceiver Interface Standby/Transmit The display and the transceiver are in one of two operational modes, standby or transmit. In addition, when the transceiver is in standby it may also be warming up. Note: The operational mode of the display is considered separate from the operational mode of the transceiver to which it is connected.
Page 83: Pulse Length
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Pulse Length Pulse Length Three pulse length options are available: • Short Pulse • Medium Pulse • Long Pulse. Pulse lengths can only be selected on a Master Display, when the display is in Transmit.
Page 84: Sector Blanking
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Sector Blanking Technical Specification Sector Blanking Two blanking sectors can be set up for each Transceiver during Commissioning. These sectors inhibit radar transmission over an angular width of up to 180°, with a combined maximum blanking of 340°. Each sector is aligned and maintained with respect to own ship's head in all presentation modes for both centred and off-centred video displays.
Page 85: Power Requirements
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Power Requirements Power Requirements Power Requirements and Unit Characteristics The main power source must have a voltage between 92 and 276V rms at a frequency between 47 and 64Hz. For high-voltage multiphase supplies, a step-down transformer is available. Table 30: Power Requirements Maximum Unit...
Page 86: Mechanical Specification
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Mechanical Specification Technical Specification Mechanical Specification 10.1 Weights and Dimensions Table 32: Weights and Dimensions Height Depth Width Weight Console Assembly (including modules) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) 250 Console deck mounted 1102(1223 340 Console deck mounted 1102(1223 Console Assembly (not including modules) 340 Console desktop...
Page 87: Console Mounting Options
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 1 Technical Specification Console Mounting Options 10.2 Console Mounting Options The console components are supplied either as integrated unit (deck mounting) or as a kit for fitting into customer specified consoles. See Chapter 3 ‘Installation’ for installation details. Compass Safe Distance Table 33: Compass Safe Distance Console Assembly...
Page 88: International Specifications
Chapter 1 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual International Specifications Technical Specification International Specifications This equipment meets the requirements of the following International Standards for maritime navigation equipment: Table 34: International Specifications Number Version Title IEC 60872-1 1998 Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems - Radar Plotting Aids - Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) - Methods of Testing and Required Test Results...
Page 89 H A P T E R Y S T E M D E N T I F I C A T I O N...
Page 90 Chapter 2 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents System Identification O N T E N T S Introduction ...................... 2-4 System Identification Labels ................2-5 Label 1 Radar Type .................. 2-5 Label 2 Display Size ................. 2-5 Label 3 Transceiver Type ................. 2-5 Label 4 Antenna Type................
Page 91 Chapter 2 System Identification List of Figures I S T O F I G U R E S Figure 2.1 VisionMaster FT Series Part Numbers ..........2-4 Figure 2.2 Monitor Unit Label ................2-7 Figure 2.3 Processor Electronics Unit label............2-8 Figure 2.4 Tray Assembly / HMI &...
Page 92: Introduction
The description below covers all variants except dual channel radars, some of which are not commercially available. The various labels (from 1 to 7) of VisionMaster FT Series Part Numbers, shown below, are explained in more detail in Section 2 ‘System Identification Labels’.
Page 93: System Identification Labels
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 2 System Identification System Identification Labels System Identification Labels Label 1 Radar Type Label Radar Type ARPA ARPA Radar ARPACR Chart Radar Label 2 Display Size Label Display Size 250mm Display PPI “12 inch” 340mm Display PPI “16 inch” Label 3 Transceiver Type Label Transceiver Type...
Page 94: Unit Type Numbers
Chapter 2 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Unit Type Numbers System Identification Unit Type Numbers A VisionMaster FT Radar System is configured from among the following unit types: • Monitor Unit • Processor Unit • Security Block • PCIO Unit • Tray Assembly / HMI & Control Assemblies •...
Page 95: Monitor Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 2 System Identification Monitor Unit Monitor Unit The Monitor Unit type number consists of a five-figure number (e.g. 65923) followed by a single letter suffix (e.g. C). A typical complete Monitor Unit Type Number may therefore be 65923C. A further breakdown of the number is as follows: 659 23 C Radar Identifier...
Page 96: Processor Unit
Chapter 2 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Processor Unit System Identification Processor Unit The type numbers for the Processor Unit are as follows: 65900 A R Fixed as 65900 Processor Type Label 1 Figure 2.3 Processor Electronics Unit label 3.2.1 Label 1 Processor Type Label Processor Type ARPA Radar / Chart Radar...
Page 97: Control Panel Assembly
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 2 System Identification Control Panel Assembly Control Panel Assembly This includes HMI (trackball), On/Off switch and USB assemblies as follows: 65903 A F Fixed as 65903 Mounting Label 1 HMI Type Label 2 Figure 2.4 Tray Assembly / HMI & Control Assemblies 3.5.1 Label 1 Mounting Label...
Page 98: Turning Units And Integral Transceivers
Chapter 2 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Label 1 Antenna Type System Identification 3.6.1 Label 1 Antenna Type Label Radar Type 4ft (X-band) 6ft (X-band) 8ft (X-band) 9ft (S-band) 12ft (S-band) Turning Units and Integral Transceivers The type numbers for Turning Units and Integral Transceivers are as follows: 658 10 B A R Radar Type Label 1...
Page 99: Label 3 Transceiver Location And Type
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 2 System Identification Label 3 Transceiver Location and Type 3.7.3 Label 3 Transceiver Location and Type Label Transceiver Location Bulkhead Masthead with biased Limiter Masthead with non-biased Limiter 3.7.4 Label 4 Mains Input – Scanner Motor Label Phases Voltages (V)
Page 100: Bulkhead Transceiver Unit
Chapter 2 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Bulkhead Transceiver Unit System Identification Bulkhead Transceiver Unit The type numbers for the Bulkhead Transceiver Unit are as follows: 658 10 B Radar Type Label 1 Transceiver Unit Type Label 2 Label 3 Facilities Figure 2.7 Bulkhead Transceiver Unit label 3.8.1 Label 1 BridgeMaster E Identifier Fixed as 658...
Page 101: Scanner Control Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 2 System Identification Scanner Control Unit Scanner Control Unit The type numbers for the Scanner Control Unit are as follows: 65837A H Fixed as 65837A Label 1 Motor Mains Supply Figure 2.8 Scanner Control Unit label 3.9.1 Label 1 Motor Main Supply Label...
Page 102: Configuring A Typical System
Chapter 2 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Configuring a Typical System System Identification Configuring a Typical System The following shows how a typical system is configured using the information above. The requirement is for an S-band ARPA radar with the following characteristics: Display Unit Deck mounted 23”...
Page 103: Options And Kits
Options and Kits Options and Kits 9640454 Step down transformer for use with 380-440V 50/60Hz 3-phase mains. 65800700 Isolation Switch Various kits with different lengths of installation cable are available. Consult NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPERRY MARINE for full details. 65900011 2–15...
Page 104 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 105 H A P T E R N S T A L L A T I O N...
Page 106 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Installation O N T E N T S General Information..................3-8 Preparation ....................3-8 Installation Procedure ................3-8 Cable Details ....................3-9 Supply Cables..................3-9 Power Consumption ................3-9 Switch Fuses ................... 3-9 Control Cables ..................3-10 Cable Core Colour Coding..............
Page 107 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Contents 6.5.2 Cabling Information....................3-76 6.5.3 Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Cable) ..........3-77 Scanner Control Unit ................3-85 6.6.1 Mounting Position ..................... 3-85 6.6.2 Single Phase or Three Phase Mains Supply Voltage ..........3-87 6.6.3 Scanner Speed Option....................
Page 108 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Figures Installation I S T O F I G U R E S Figure 3.1 Scanner Siting ................... 3-16 Figure 3.2 Minimum angle of Depression..............3-17 Figure 3.3 Dual Scanner Positioning (glare angle)............. 3-17 Figure 3.4 Isolation Switch Installation ...............
Page 109 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation List of Figures Figure 3.49 General View of the Cable Glands.............3-70 Figure 3.50 Detailed view of a Cable Gland..............3-71 Figure 3.51 Cable Installation Details................3-71 Figure 3.52 S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver 30kW Installation ........3-74 Figure 3.53 Bulkhead Transceiver –...
Page 110 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Figures Installation Figure 3.95 Attaching Console Assemblies together..........3-118 Figure 3.96 Mounting Plates and Cable Tray Location ..........3-120 Figure 3.97 Installing side cheeks to console chassis..........3-121 Figure 3.98 Fixing Hole dimensions for Table Top Display ........3-122 Figure 3.99 Front View of Console showing PC and PCIO Units installed....
Page 111 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation List of Tables I S T O F A B L E S Table 1: Standard Cable details..................3-10 Table 2: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Alternatives to Standard Cables ....3-11 Table 3: Signal Coaxial Cable Details ................3-13 Table 4: S-band Coaxial Cable Details .................3-13 Table 5:...
Page 112: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual General Information Installation General Information The Installation Engineer is responsible for providing the work needed for the installation and making sure the Contractor completes the work. Preparation The preparation required for installation is as follows: 1.
Page 113: Cable Details
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cable Details Cable Details Refer to the Cabling Schedules section below for details of cables and related terminations. Inter-unit cabling diagrams are given in Section 7.1. For details of the X-band RF waveguide, RF termination and installation see Section 6. Details of the S-band coaxial RF Feeder are given in Section 6.5.3.
Page 114: Control Cables
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Control Cables Installation Control Cables The control cables detailed on the Inter-unit Cabling diagrams may be used up to a maximum length of 180m, unless otherwise stated. Special cable kits are available for cable lengths up to 300m. The DATA cable (Service Code MA00007419) conforms to UL Type CL2, AWM 2919 and CSA PCC FT4.
Page 115: Cable Core Colour Coding
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cable Core Colour Coding Table 2: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Alternatives to Standard Cables Service Reference Code 16-2-2C MA00014100 16/0.2 40.1 16-2-4C MA00014167 16/0.2 40.1 16-2-6C MA00014175 16/0.2 40.1 16-2-12C MA00014183 11.0 16/0.2 40.1 37-3-2R MA00014191...
Page 116: Coaxial Cables
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Data Cables Installation 2.5.2 Data Cables Data Cable (four twisted pairs) Data Cable (four twisted pairs) Low Smoke Zero Halogen alternative Blue/ Twisted Pair Blue Twisted Pair White White/ Black Blue Green/ Twisted Pair Green Twisted Pair White White/...
Page 117: X-Band Elliptical Waveguide
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation S-band Coaxial Cable Table 3: Signal Coaxial Cable Details Cable Nominal Attenuation Service Diameter Impedance at 10MHz Comments Code Ω dB/100m 3236862 Double screened, Mylar 91005248 insulation between screen (PT1YM), use with cable runs <67m MA00012534 1.87...
Page 118: Safety Earthing
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Safety Earthing Installation Safety Earthing All company equipment with internal voltages greater than 50V AC (rms) and contained in a protective metal chassis must have the chassis connected directly to earth. This is to stop the chassis becoming live under fault conditions.
Page 119: Electromagnetic Continuity Screening
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Electromagnetic Continuity Screening Electromagnetic Continuity Screening The purpose of EMC screening is to: • restrict the emission of electro-magnetic energy from the equipment; and • reduce its susceptibility to external electro-magnetic influence. Individual items of equipment are EMC screened by their protective chassis. However, the screening should be extended to cover both input and output connections and cabling.
Page 120: Siting
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Siting Installation Siting General considerations The performance of the system depends on the correct siting of the system Scanner Unit (Turning Unit and Antenna). When siting the Scanner Unit you should consider the following: 1. Compass safe distance. 2.
Page 121 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation General considerations This type of obstruction can cause the system to show large false returns on the Display and/or fail to detect target returns within a certain dead angle. On AIS systems this may also cause the radar to lose automatically- tracked targets that move into the dead area.
Page 122: Bulkhead Specific Considerations
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Bulkhead Specific Considerations Installation Bulkhead Specific Considerations The site and method of mounting the below-decks equipment should be chosen to comply, as far as possible, with the wishes of the owner or master of the vessel. The following points should also be considered: 1.
Page 123: Securing Of System Components
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Securing of System Components Securing of System Components Mains Isolator (Optional Fit) It is good practice to include Mains Isolator Switches Type 65800700 in the system wiring of AC powered systems. Their function is to let the Scanner Unit (with the exception of the Motor Supply in S-band systems), the PCIO unit, the Processor Unit, and Display be isolated from the ship’s mains supply.
Page 124 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Mains Isolator (Optional Fit) Installation Figure 3.4 Isolation Switch Installation 3–20 65900011...
Page 125: X-Band Scanner Assembly
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation X-band Scanner Assembly X-band Scanner Assembly The X-band Scanner assembly is made up of the following sub-assemblies. Each of these is supplied in its own packing, with relevant installation drawings: Turning Unit With/without Masthead Transceiver (10 or 25kW) Despatch Kit 65801660 (Installation Drawing 65801050) Note: A Bulkhead system would also be supplied with the following:...
Page 126: Turning Unit
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Installation 6.2.1 Turning Unit WARNING The Turning Unit must be lifted using the four fixing holes at the base of the unit. The weight and spread of the Antenna can cause a freestanding Turning Unit to topple over. The Turning Unit must therefore be bolted onto its mounting platform before attaching the Antenna to the Turning Unit.
Page 127 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Turning Unit Figure 3.6 X-band Scanner 4ft Masthead Tx/Rx Installation 65900011 3–23...
Page 128 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Installation Figure 3.7 X-band Scanner 4ft Bulkhead Tx/Rx Installation 3–24 65900011...
Page 129 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Turning Unit Figure 3.8 X-band Scanner 6ft Masthead Tx/Rx Installation 65900011 3–25...
Page 130 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Installation Figure 3.9 X-band Scanner 6ft Bulkhead Tx/Rx Installation 3–26 65900011...
Page 131 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Turning Unit Figure 3.10 X-band Scanner 8ft Masthead Tx/Rx Installation 65900011 3–27...
Page 132 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Installation Figure 3.11 X-band Scanner 8ft Bulkhead Tx/Rx Installation 3–28 65900011...
Page 133: Support Casting
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Support Casting 6.2.2 Support Casting The Support Casting is factory fitted to the Turning Unit and needs no further assembly during installation. 6.2.3 Performance Monitor The Performance Monitor consists of the Performance Monitor module and a control cable.
Page 134: Turning Unit Link Settings
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Link Settings Installation 6.2.5 Turning Unit Link Settings To access the PCBs housed in the Turning Unit loosen the four bolts securing the top casting to the bottom casting. Lever the top casting up and secure in position with the stay locking bracket, see Figure 3.35, page 53.
Page 135 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Turning Unit Link Settings With the jumper in the position marked ‘HI’ (pins 2 and 3 – right hand pair), the nominal scanner speed is 45 rpm. N ot fitted on 65801811 LK 1 shown fitted 2 - 3 file ref:65801811.dwg Figure 3.13 Motor Drive Board 65801811 –...
Page 136 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Link Settings Installation 2. Set the jumper in the upper pair position (pins 2 and 3) when the nominal scanner speed is 45 RPM (‘HIGH’). The link is set during installation and commissioning. The link can be moved with the PCB in place using long nose pliers.
Page 137 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Turning Unit Link Settings 6.2.5.3 Turning Unit Input PCB Assembly 65801813 (fitted to standard Turning Units) For Input PCB Assembly 65801819 (fitted to ‘additional features’ Turning Units), see Section 3.3.2 in Chapter 11 ‘Additional Features’. The diagram below shows details of the Turning Unit Input Board 65801813.
Page 138 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Link Settings Installation 6.2.5.4 Turning Unit Mains Input Connector (Aloft Transceiver) Figure 3.16 shows details of the Mains Input Connector TSE (Integral Transceiver only). These are accessed by removing the support plate that is held by four fixing screws (see below).
Page 139: Cabling Information
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling Information 6.2.6 Cabling Information Before fitting the cables in the Turning Unit loosen the four bolts securing the top casting to the bottom casting. Lever the top casting up and secure in position with the stay locking bracket, see Figure 3.35. Table 6 shows the route each cable uses to enter the turning unit (with or without an integral transceiver).
Page 140 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling Information Installation Turning Unit for Use with Aloft Transceiver Turning Unit for Use with Bulkhead Transceiver Figure 3.17 Turning Unit - Cable Entry Positions 3–36 65900011...
Page 141: Fitting The Cable Glands
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the Cable Glands 6.2.7 Fitting the Cable Glands The installation cables are connected into the turning unit via the correct cable glands (see Table 6). The body of the gland fits through a hole in the casting and is held in position by the Top Nut.
Page 142: Cable Installation: X-Band Scanner Unit
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cable Installation: X-band Scanner Unit Installation 6.2.8 Cable Installation: X-band Scanner Unit The waterproof seal works by clamping onto the cable PVC sheath. The EMC gasket clamps onto the cable braid. Note: Do not to force the outer sheath through the EMC gasket as the gasket can split.
Page 143 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cable Installation: X-band Scanner Unit 6.2.8.1 Cable Assembly into Scanner Unit: To assemble the cables into the scanner unit: 1. Feed the assembled cables and seals into the gland body. 2. Tighten the gland nut to compress the waterproof seal. 3.
Page 144: X-Band Bulkhead Transceiver
• 67 metres between the Transceiver and Display. Greater separation is possible by using a lower loss cable. Contact Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. if greater separation is required. When choosing the installation location for the Transceiver, routing of the RF Feeder (waveguide) should be carefully considered.
Page 145 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation X-band Bulkhead Transceiver Figure 3.21 X-band Bulkhead Transceiver 25kW Installation 65900011 3–41...
Page 146 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual X-band Bulkhead Transceiver Installation Figure 3.22 X-band Bulkhead Transceiver 25kW (later version) Installation 3–42 65900011...
Page 147: Bulkhead Transceiver Cabling Information
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Bulkhead Transceiver Cabling Information 6.3.1 Bulkhead Transceiver Cabling Information Figure 3.24 shows details of the cable input. The Transceiver cover, which is secured by four fixing screws, is shown removed. A cable-retainer holds the coaxial cables in place.
Page 148 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Bulkhead Transceiver Cabling Information Installation R F F E E D E R C O N N E C T I O N T O S C A N N E R U N I T N O T E : T H E V I D E O C O A X I A L C A B L E P L U G S D I R E C T L Y I N T O T H E...
Page 149: Fitting The Rf Elliptical Waveguide (X-Band)
Figure 3.25 Waveguide Planes For convenience, the upper (Turning Unit) connector can be fitted before installation of the waveguide (waveguide kits supplied by Sperry Marine have one connector fitted) but the following precautions must be taken: 1. Any bend required within 1m (3ft) of the waveguide end must be formed before carrying out the cutting and assembly procedure described in subsequent paragraphs.
Page 150 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-band) Installation 4. The waveguide should be installed and secured in position (using the waveguide supports shown in Figure 3.34) as far as is practicable before the lower Transceiver Unit connector is fitted to the waveguide. The precautions given in paragraph 1 above must be observed if a bend is required adjacent to the Transceiver Unit.
Page 151 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-band) 3. Grease the cut edge of the jacket. Slip the chamfered end of the compression ring over until the recessed edge bottoms against the jacket (align the pin in holes facing away from the jacket), as shown in Figure 3.27 and Figure 3.28.
Page 152 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-band) Installation Figure 3.29 Cut Tabs 6. With tin-snips, cut the bared end of the waveguide into tabs 1/8in wide and 1/8in deep – as close to the flange as possible, see Figure 3.29. Flatten the tabs against the flare ring with a mallet using minimum force.
Page 153 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-band) Figure 3.31 Fit Connector 9. Place the connector body against the flare ring. Insert the alignment pin in the holes of the flare ring and compression ring. Remove the tape from the clamping nut.
Page 154 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-band) Installation Figure 3.32 Deck Gland Fixing Figure 3.33 Deck Gland Details Note: If cables are not routed via conduit into a deck gland, make sure the cable entry hole is fully sealed using a suitable silicone sealant. 3–50 65900011...
Page 155 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-band) 6.3.2.3 Installing the Waveguide Waveguide hangers are supplied (Andrew hanger kit type 42396a-5) for supporting the waveguide along its run between the scanner unit and the bulkhead transceiver. Each kit contains 10 hangers. Their associated support assembly (Andrew type 1116.b) and fixing kit (Andrew type 31769-1) are included as part of the installation kit.
Page 156 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-band) Installation Recommended hanger spacing Figure 3.34 Waveguide Support Details 3–52 65900011...
Page 157: Sealing The Turning Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Sealing the Turning Unit 6.3.3 Sealing the Turning Unit Before securing the top casting and bottom casting of the Turning Unit ensure the seal groove in the top casting and the mating faces of the top casting and lower casting are liberally coated with the petroleum jelly supplied (MA00013789).
Page 158: S-Band Scanner Assembly
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual S-band Scanner Assembly Installation S-band Scanner Assembly The S-band Scanner assembly is made up of the following sub-assemblies. Each component is supplied in its own packing, together with relevant installation drawings: Turning Unit With/without Integral Transceiver (30kW) Despatch Kit 65830660 (Installation Drawing 65830050) NB: a Bulkhead system would also be supplied with the following:...
Page 159 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation S-band Scanner Assembly Figure 3.36 S-band Scanner 9ft Masthead Tx/Rx 30kW Installation 65900011 3–55...
Page 160 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual S-band Scanner Assembly Installation Figure 3.37 S-band Scanner 12ft Masthead Tx/Rx 30kW Installation 3–56 65900011...
Page 161 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation S-band Scanner Assembly Figure 3.38 S-band 9ft Bulkhead Tx/Rx Installation 65900011 3–57...
Page 162 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual S-band Scanner Assembly Installation Figure 3.39 S-band Scanner 12ft Tx/Rx Installation 3–58 65900011...
Page 163 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation S-band Scanner Assembly Figure 3.40 S-band Turning Unit Cable Installation 65900011 3–59...
Page 164: Turning Unit
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Installation 6.4.1 Turning Unit WARNING! HEAVY WEIGHT The Turning Unit must be lifted by crane, do not attempt to lift the Turning Unit by hand. Never lift a combined Turning Unit and Antenna Unit by the Antenna Unit.
Page 165 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Turning Unit The Turning Unit is attached to the mounting platform using the fixings supplied in the Turning Unit Despatch Kit 65830660. Figure 3.42 shows how these are fitted. Before assembly make sure all threads and bushes are coated with Denso Paste.
Page 166: Support Casting
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Support Casting Installation 6.4.2 Support Casting The Support Casting is fitted to the Turning Unit torque tube using Fixing Kit 65612611, which is part of the Antenna Despatch Kit 65612610. Figure 3.43 shows how these are fitted. Ensure that all threads and bushes are coated with Denso paste.
Page 167 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Antenna Front Figure 3.44 Fixing the Antenna to the Support Casting Note: The lock tab ends must be bent as shown in Figure 3.44 to stop the nuts rotating. The next step is to connect the S-band coaxial cable from the Antenna to the Turning Unit RF connector as shown in Figure 3.44.
Page 168: Motor Connections
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Motor Connections Installation 6.4.5 Motor Connections Various motor types are available for different mains supplies and standard/ high-speed antenna rotation rate variants. The following table gives the motor types that are available: Table 7: Motor Types Mains Supply Motor Type for Standard Motor Type for High-...
Page 169 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Motor Connections 6.4.5.1 Single Phase Motor Connections Make connections according to the label on the inside of the termination box cover. Ensure that the rated motor volts are matched to the supply. If the radar antenna rotates in the wrong direction, re-configure the connections on the motor according to the diagram on the motor housing (the radar antenna should rotate anti-clockwise when viewed from below).
Page 170 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Motor Connections Installation 6.4.5.2 Three Phase Motor Connections For dual voltage three phase motors, ensure that windings are configured for the appropriate voltage, see Figure 3.46. Delta (triangle) connected windings are for low voltage operation, Star (Y) for high voltage. Figure 3.46 Dual Voltage 3 Phase Motor Configuration The label on the inside of the termination box cover gives details of mains supply connections, and of the winding re-configuration details for alternate...
Page 171: Cabling Connections
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling Connections 6.4.6 Cabling Connections Figure 3.47 shows the cable entry points. Three of these are via cable glands labelled 1, 2 and 3. Details of these cable glands are given in Table 10. The RF cable input is only needed when the Transceiver is mounted below decks (Bulkhead).
Page 172 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling Connections Installation Figure 3.48 shows details of the Input Board 65801813 (or 65801819) and the Mains Input connector (integral transceiver only) TSE. The input board is accessed by removing the cover plate, which is held by four fixing screws (see Figure 3.47).
Page 173 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the Cable Glands 6.4.7 Fitting the Cable Glands The installation cables are connected into the Turning Unit (with or without an Integral Transceiver) via the appropriate cable glands, see Table 10 below. For systems with ‘additional features’ see the relevant figures in Chapter 11 ‘Additional Features’.
Page 174: Fitting The Cable Glands
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the Cable Glands Installation Figure 3.49 General View of the Cable Glands The waterproof seal works by clamping onto the cable PVC sheath. The EMC seal clamps onto the cable braid. Note: Do not force the outer sheath through the EMC gasket; the gasket can split.
Page 175 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the Cable Glands Figure 3.50 Detailed view of a Cable Gland Figure 3.51 Cable Installation Details 65900011 3–71...
Page 176: Installing The Cables
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing the Cables Installation 6.4.8 Installing the Cables To install the cables: 1. Unscrew the gland nut. 2. Remove the waterproof seal and the EMC seal. 3. Feed the cable through the gland nut and the waterproof seal. 4.
Page 177: S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver
• 30 metres between the Turning Unit and the Transceiver Unit; and • 67 metres between the Transceiver and Display. Greater separation is possible by using a lower loss cable. Contact Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. if greater separation is needed. 65900011 3–73...
Page 178 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual S-band Bulkhead Transceiver Installation Figure 3.52 S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver 30kW Installation 3–74 65900011...
Page 179: Assembling The Bulkhead Transceiver
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Assembling the Bulkhead Transceiver 6.5.1 Assembling the Bulkhead Transceiver The Transceiver may be attached to the bulkhead by several methods. The actual method chosen will depend on individual circumstances: consider the likely vibration and shock loading which may be experienced. The available methods include through bolting to the bulkhead, or mounting on studs supplied by the shipyard, see Figure 3.53 below.
Page 180: Cabling Information
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling Information Installation 6.5.2 Cabling Information Figure 3.54 below shows details of the cable inputs. The cable cover plate, which is secured by two fixing screws, is shown removed. Note: A cable retainer holds the coaxial cables. This must be fitted after the cables are in place.
Page 181 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Cable) Figure 3.55 shows details of the Input Board, 65801814. Refer to the cabling schedules for details of the connections, which are made via the two part connectors provided.
Page 182 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Installation Cable) 2. To allow for movement between the Turning Unit and mast, whenever possible, a double bend should be formed in the cable to produce an offset immediately below the Turning Unit. 3.
Page 183: Fitting The Rf Feeder Cable (S-Band Coaxial Cable)
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Cable) 2. Make sure the end of the cable is straight by attaching the cable cutting guide approximately 1 1/2 in (38mm) from the jacket and cutting the end of the cable using a hacksaw, see Figure 3.57.
Page 184 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Installation Cable) 5. Using a wire brush carefully remove debris from the end of the cable. 6. Add the clamping nut to the end of the cable, push the nut up the cable until it covers the jacket end, see Figure 3.60.
Page 185 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Cable) 9. Attach the outer connector to cable end and screw onto the clamping nut, see Figure 3.63. Figure 3.63 Attaching Connector to Body 10. Tighten the outer connector using the 1¼in and 1 in spanners.
Page 186 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Installation Cable) 6.5.3.3 Fitting the Deck Gland The 7/8in RF feeder cable passes through its own separate deck gland (Andrew Feed-Thru Kit Type 40656-1), positioned near the foot of the mast. The gland kit consists of: •...
Page 187 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Cable) Figure 3.65 Deck Gland Details 6.5.3.4 Installing the Cable Cable Hangers are supplied (Andrew Hanger Kit Type 42396A-5) to support the cable along the cable run between the Scanner Unit and the Bulkhead Transceiver.
Page 188 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-band Coaxial Installation Cable) Figure 3.66 Cable Support Details 3–84 65900011...
Page 189: Scanner Control Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Scanner Control Unit Scanner Control Unit 6.6.1 Mounting Position Normally, the Scanner Control Unit (SCU) is mounted so that it is accessible to the radar operator. Also it must be mounted so that a service engineer can get access to the isolator for the mains supply to the Turning Unit motor.
Page 190 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Mounting Position Installation Figure 3.68 Scanner Control Unit Installation 3–86 65900011...
Page 191: Single Phase Or Three Phase Mains Supply Voltage
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Single Phase or Three Phase Mains Supply Voltage 6.6.2 Single Phase or Three Phase Mains Supply Voltage The connection details and relevant cabling schedules for a single-phase supply (1φ) SCU and three-phase supply (3φ) SCU are shown in Figure 3.69 and Figure 3.70 respectively.
Page 192: Isolation Transformer Unit
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Scanner Speed Option Installation 6.6.3 Scanner Speed Option Two scanner speed options, ‘Standard’ and ‘High’, are available, depending on the type of scanner motor. Motor types 91003751, 52, 57 and 58 are standard speed; 91003753, 54, 59 and 60 are high-speed. See Section 6.5.3.4 ‘Installing the Cable’...
Page 193 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Isolation Transformer Unit Figure 3.71 Isolation Transformer Unit Installation 65900011 3–89...
Page 194: Console Assembly
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Console Assembly Installation Console Assembly The VisionMaster console assembly can be supplied in either of the following variants: • a 340 mm deck mounted modular unit • a 340 mm table top unit Each unit comprises the following sub assemblies and modules: •...
Page 195 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Console Assembly Figure 3.72 Deck Mounted Console Assembly Outline Drawing Standalone Version - Sheet 1 65900011 3–91...
Page 196 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Console Assembly Installation Figure 3.73 Deck Mounted Console Assembly Outline Drawing Standalone Version - Sheet 2 3–92 65900011...
Page 197 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Console Assembly Figure 3.74 Deck Mounted Console Assembly Outline Drawing for installation into a Console Suite - Sheet 1 65900011 3–93...
Page 198 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Console Assembly Installation Figure 3.75 Deck Mounted Console Assembly Outline Drawing for installation into a Console Suite - Sheet 2 3–94 65900011...
Page 199 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Console Assembly Figure 3.76 Deck Mounted Console Assembly Outline Drawing for installation into a Console Suite - Sheet 3 65900011 3–95...
Page 200 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Console Assembly Installation Figure 3.77 Console Assembly Table Top Version Outline Drawing 3–96 65900011...
Page 201: Display Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Display Unit 6.8.1 Display Unit The Display Unit assembly includes a 19” (250mm) or 23.1” (340mm) flat panel monitor for use with a 110/220 V AC power supply. The monitor includes an independent On/Off switch and brilliance control. The monitor is housed in a chassis.
Page 202 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Display Unit Installation Figure 3.78 340 Flat Panel Monitor - Outline Drawing 3–98 65900011...
Page 203 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Display Unit Figure 3.79 Chassis Assembly with side cheeks 65900011 3–99...
Page 204 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Display Unit Installation Figure 3.80 Chassis Assembly with side cheeks removed 3–100 65900011...
Page 205: Control Panel Assembly
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Control Panel Assembly 6.8.2 Control Panel Assembly The control panel assembly comprises the following modules: • Trackball • On/Off switch • USB connector. To install the control panel modules listed above refer to the following sections: •...
Page 206 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Control Panel Assembly Installation Figure 3.81 Flat Trackball Console Mounted and Kit Outline Drawing 3–102 65900011...
Page 207 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Control Panel Assembly Figure 3.82 USB Connector Kit Outline Drawing 65900011 3–103...
Page 208 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Control Panel Assembly Installation Figure 3.83 On/Off Switch Kit Outline Drawing - Sheet 1 3–104 65900011...
Page 209 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Control Panel Assembly Figure 3.84 On/Off Switch Kit Outline Drawing - Sheet 2 65900011 3–105...
Page 210: Processor Unit And Pc/Io Unit
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Processor Unit and PC/IO Unit Installation 6.8.2.1 Installing the Trackball To fit the Trackball to the Control Panel do the following: a. Install trackball into the connecting holes of the module mounting plate and secure with four M4 nuts and four S/C washers supplied with trackball kit.
Page 211 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Processor Unit and PC/IO Unit Figure 3.85 PCIO Unit - Outline Drawing 65900011 3–107...
Page 212 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Processor Unit and PC/IO Unit Installation Figure 3.86 Processor Outline Drawing - Sheet 1 3–108 65900011...
Page 213 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Processor Unit and PC/IO Unit Figure 3.87 Processor Outline Drawing - Sheet 2 65900011 3–109...
Page 214: Installing The Console Assembly
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing the Console Assembly Installation Installing the Console Assembly 6.9.1 Installing a Standalone Pedestal to the Deck The pedestal assembly is secured to the ship’s deck or foundation by four hex head bolts, supplied by the shipyard. Note: To enable ease of position it is advisable to install the pedestal to the deck before the control panel and display chassis are attached to the pedestal.
Page 215 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing a Standalone Pedestal to the Deck Figure 3.88 Installing a Standalone Pedestal to Foundation/Deck 6.9.1.1 Installing the Control Panel to the Display Chassis To assemble you will need the following: • six M6 x 20 cap head screws (4006267) •...
Page 216 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing a Standalone Pedestal to the Deck Installation Figure 3.89 Installing Control Panel to Display Chassis 6.9.1.2 Installing the Control Panel/Display Chassis to the Pedestal To assemble you will need the following: • two M6 studs (65900 131) •...
Page 217 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing a Standalone Pedestal to the Deck To assemble the Control Panel/Display Chassis to the Pedestal do the following: 1. Fit two M6 studs to the underside of rear cover chassis, remove backing from sliding washers and affix around studs. 2.
Page 218 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing a Pedestal Assembly to a Console Installation Suite 6.9.2 Installing a Pedestal Assembly to a Console Suite The pedestal assembly is secured to the ship’s deck or foundation by four hex head bolts, supplied by the shipyard. To assemble a pedestal to the ship’s deck or foundation you will need the following items: •...
Page 219 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing a Pedestal Assembly to a Console Suite Figure 3.91 Installing a Console Suite Pedestal to Foundation/Deck To fit the pedestal to an existing console suite do the following: 1. Using the four M8 x 16 screws, washers and nuts attach each side of the pedestal to the adjoining pedestal as shown in Figure 3.92.
Page 220 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing a Pedestal Assembly to a Console Installation Suite 6.9.2.1 Preparing the Control Panel for installation into a Console Suite Before fixing the control panel assembly to the display chassis do the following: 1. Drill a 9mm diameter hole through the 1mm diameter front pilot hole on both sides of the control panel casting, see Figure 3.93.
Page 221: Installing A Pedestal Assembly To A Console Suite
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing a Pedestal Assembly to a Console Suite 6.9.2.2 Fitting Spacers to the Display Chassis With reference to Figure 3.94 below, attach the display chassis/control panel assembly to the pedestal using the spacers and fixings. 1.
Page 222 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing a Pedestal Assembly to a Console Installation Suite 6.9.2.3 Attaching Console Assemblies together With reference to Figure 3.95, attach the control panel assemblies and display chassis assemblies together as described below: 1. Attach each control panel assembly together using one M8 x 75 bolt (3610594), M8 S/C washer and M8 nut, inserted through the 9 mm hole in the side of the control panel.
Page 223: Installing The Cable Tray And Mounting Plates
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing the Cable Tray and Mounting Plates 6.9.3 Installing the Cable Tray and Mounting Plates The cable mounting plates are attached to the pedestal framework and can fitted at any convenient height and on either side of the framework. The data cable tray is attached to the top rear mounting plate and pedestal framework.
Page 224 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing the Cable Tray and Mounting Plates Installation Figure 3.96 Mounting Plates and Cable Tray Location 3–120 65900011...
Page 225: Attaching Side Panels And Side Cheeks
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Attaching Side Panels and Side Cheeks 6.9.4 Attaching Side Panels and Side Cheeks The left hand and right hand side cheeks (65923110 and 111) are attached to each side of the console, or each end of a console suite. The left hand and right hand side panels (65923197 and 198) are attached to to each side of the pedestal, or each end of a console suite.
Page 226: Installing The Display Assembly To A Table Top
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing the Display Assembly to a Table Top Installation 6.9.5 Installing the Display Assembly to a Table Top To assemble you will need the following: • four M8 x 40 hex head screws (4008553) • four M8 Washers (4709217) •...
Page 227: Installing The Monitor To The Display Chassis
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing the Monitor to the Display Chassis 6.9.6 Installing the Monitor to the Display Chassis To assemble you will need the following: • two M8 x 40 hex head screws (4008553) • four M6 x 20 cap head screws (65923125) To fit the Monitor to the display chassis do the following: 1.
Page 228: Installing The Processor And Pcio Unit To The Console
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing the Processor and PCIO Unit to the Installation Console 6.9.7 Installing the Processor and PCIO Unit to the Console To assemble the Processor unit you will need the following: • four AV mounts (MA00018036) •...
Page 229 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing the Processor and PCIO Unit to the Console 6.9.7.1 Installing the Processor Unit to the Console To install the Processor unit into the console assembly do the following: 1. Attach the four AV mounts to the Processor unit shelf using the sixteen M4 screws, M4 SC washers, M4 plain washers and M4 nuts.
Page 230: Installing Processor And Pcio Connector Cables
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing Processor and PCIO connector cables Installation 6.9.8 Installing Processor and PCIO connector cables Table 13 below lists description and connection details of all the cables to and from the Processor and PCIO unit. Cables are tywrapped together and clipped through the cable restraints provided on the console chassis.
Page 231: Installing Cables From The Termination Assembly To The Pcio
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing cables from the Termination Assembly to the PCIO 6.9.10 Installing cables from the Termination Assembly to the PCIO The following three cable types are used for connection between the Termination assembly and the PCIO unit: •...
Page 232 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing cables from the Termination Assembly Installation to the PCIO Blue TSC (type Green dependant) Analogue compass 16-2-6C Yellow White Black ‡ Screen See Footnote TSCE (Input) 16-2-2C Blue † Screen See Footnote Blue Relay Output (and 16-2-4C Green (TSD)
Page 233 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Installing cables from the Termination Assembly to the PCIO Figure 3.101 Preparing Cable End 3. Slide centre contact onto inner copper wire until the contact bottoms against cable dielectric. Crimp centre contact using crimping tool. Figure 3.102 Inserting Centre Contact 4.
Page 234: Connecting The Usb Security Device To The Processor
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Connecting the USB Security Device to the Installation Processor Figure 3.104 Crimping the ferrule 6.9.11 Connecting the USB Security Device to the Processor Before the VisionMaster FT system can be run the USB pre-programmed Security device, supplied with the system, must be installed in one of the three USB sockets at the rear of the Processor unit (the fourth USB socket is used to connect the Processor to the PCIO unit).
Page 235: Despatch Kits
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Despatch Kits 6.10 Despatch Kits To help assemble the equipment, Despatch Kits, including assembly instructions, are sent as shown in the following table: Table 15: Despatch Kits Unit Despatch Kit Processor and PCIO Kits PCIO Unit 65900600 Processor Unit...
Page 236: Installation Kits
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installation Kits Installation 6.11 Installation Kits 6.11.1 S-band There are three Installation Kits for S-band Bulkhead Transceiver installations: • 10 metre S-band Coaxial Cable Kit Type 112/MIK/10 • 20 metre S-band Coaxial Cable Kit Type 112/MIK/20 •...
Page 237: Connector Kit For Long Cable Runs
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Connector Kit for Long Cable Runs 6.11.3 Connector Kit for Long Cable Runs A special connector kit is available for installations where cable lengths of up to 300m require the use of low loss video cable type FSJ4-75. •...
Page 238: System Component Interconnections
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual System Component Interconnections Installation System Component Interconnections This section contains information on the interconnection of system components, any setting up that is required and details of all system fuses. Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams The following figures give cabling and interconnection details of the S-Band and X-Band VisionMaster FT systems.
Page 239 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Figure 3.105 Intermodule Cabling 65900011 3–135...
Page 240 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Installation Figure 3.106 Cabling Diagram for S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver -Sheet 1 3–136 65900011...
Page 241 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Figure 3.107 Interconnection Diagram for S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver -Sheet 2 65900011 3–137...
Page 242 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Installation Figure 3.108 Cabling Diagram for S-Band Masthead Transceiver -Sheet 1 3–138 65900011...
Page 243 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Figure 3.109 Interconnection Diagram for S-Band Masthead Transceiver -Sheet 2 65900011 3–139...
Page 244 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Installation Figure 3.110 Cabling Diagram for X-Band Bulkhead Transceiver -Sheet 1 3–140 65900011...
Page 245 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Figure 3.111 Interconnection Diagram for X-Band Bulkhead Transceiver -Sheet 2 65900011 3–141...
Page 246 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Installation Figure 3.112 Cabling Diagram for X-Band Masthead Transceiver -Sheet 1 3–142 65900011...
Page 247 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Figure 3.113 Interconnection Diagram for X-Band Masthead Transceiver -Sheet 2 65900011 3–143...
Page 248 Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Installation Figure 3.114 PCIO Connections 3–144 65900011...
Page 249 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams Figure 3.115 Interswitch Cabling Diagram 65900011 3–145...
Page 250: Compass Cabling And Link Settings
Compass Cabling and Link Settings Installation Compass Cabling and Link Settings Compass cabling and linking information for VisionMaster FT Series Radars is detailed below for stepper and synchro type compasses. Note: Details of cabling information for compasses with a serial output are described in Section 7.2.1 ‘Standard Compass Board Links and...
Page 251: Standard Compass Board Links And Interconnections
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Standard Compass Board Links and Interconnections 7.2.1 Standard Compass Board Links and Interconnections Figure 3.116 Standard Compass Interface PCB There are three links on the Standard Compass Board, LK1, LK2 and LK3. These need only be fitted between the pins if the ‘OFF’ state current from an ‘S’...
Page 252: Special Compass Board Links And Interconnections
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Special Compass Board Links and Installation Interconnections Table 18: Synchro Compass Settings Synchro Compass Ref. Below 61V RMS Ref. 61V - 115V RMS Ref. Above 115V RMS PCIO Panel PCIO Panel PCIO Panel TSC1 TSC1 TSC1 TSC2 TSC2...
Page 253 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Special Compass Board Links and Interconnections The reference voltage shown in Table 19 determines the setting of LK3. Table 19: Reference Voltage for LK3 Reference Voltage 150V RMS 2 - 4 115V RMS 3 - 4 50V RMS 1 - 2 26V RMS...
Page 254: Log Cabling
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Log Cabling Installation Log Cabling A dual axis serial log is connected to a two way serial input (TSCE). The log input can accept signals from a water-locked, single axis, pulse or Doppler log with 100 to 2560 pulses per nm at a speed range of 0 to 99.9 knots.
Page 255: Pcio Board - Serial Inputs And Outputs
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation PCIO Board - Serial Inputs and Outputs 7.4.1 PCIO Board - Serial Inputs and Outputs Table 21 below gives details of the serial input and output connections. Table 21: PCIO Board Serial Inputs and Outputs Port Terminal Function...
Page 256: Additional Input And Outputs
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Additional Input and Outputs Installation 7.4.2 Additional Input and Outputs The PCIO board provides the following additional ports: • Transceiver connections • Pulse Log • System Operational indicator via relay contacts • Remote Alarm via relay contacts •...
Page 257: Ancillary And Interswitch Outputs
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 3 Installation Ancillary and Interswitch Outputs 7.4.3 Ancillary and Interswitch Outputs The PCIO board provides the following power output ports: • Ancillary Power Output (+24 V) • Interswitch Power Output (+/- 15 V) Table 23: Ancillary and Interswitch Outputs Port Terminal Function...
Page 258: System Fuses
Chapter 3 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual System Fuses Installation System Fuses Switch – Fuse Current Ratings The table below shows the ratings for the ship’s switch fuse for the radar and the S-band motor. Radar S-Band Motor Ship’s Supply Single Phase Three Phase 110/120V AC 220/240V AC...
Page 259 H A P T E R O N F I G U R A T I O N...
Page 260 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Configuration O N T E N T S Introduction ....................4-7 Accessing the Configuration Tool .............. 4-8 Changing the Login Status ..............4-9 Accessing the On-Screen Keyboard............4-9 Opening and Saving a Config File............. 4-10 Opening a Product Configuration ............
Page 261 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Contents 6.9.2 Track Table Output ....................4-64 6.9.3 Target Rename Input ....................4-65 6.10 Optional Features................... 4-66 6.10.1 AIS ..........................4-67 6.10.2 Charting ........................4-68 6.10.3 Nav Tools........................4-71 6.10.4 Routes........................4-72 6.10.5 Autopilot Interface ..................... 4-74 6.10.6 Fitness Monitor ......................
Page 262 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Figures Configuration I S T O F I G U R E S Figure 4.1 Configuration Tool Window ............... 4-8 Figure 4.2 Login Window..................4-9 Figure 4.3 On -screen Keyboard................ 4-9 Figure 4.4 Accessing the Configuration files.
Page 263 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration List of Figures Figure 4.46 Announcement IO Manager ............4-53 Figure 4.47 List of Discrete I/O Digital/Relay Outputs ........4-54 Figure 4.48 Announcement I/O Configuration ............4-54 Figure 4.49 List of I/O Serial Outputs ..............4-55 Figure 4.50 I/O Configuration - select announcement output ......4-56 Figure 4.51 Interswitch selection ................4-57...
Page 264 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Tables Configuration I S T O F A B L E S Table 1: Standard Input/Output Configuration ........... 4-17 Table 2: Own Ship Static Data Parameters ............4-31 Table 3: Supported Sentences and Data............4-37 Table 4: PCIO Serial Input Connections............
Page 265: Introduction
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Introduction Introduction The Configuration program provides the service engineer and/or developer with the tool to commission and service the VisionMaster system. Note: This chapter describes the system configuration when a user is logged on as a service engineer. A user logged on as a Developer will have access to additional configuration features not covered in this chapter.
Page 266: Accessing The Configuration Tool
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Accessing the Configuration Tool Configuration Accessing the Configuration Tool To access the VisionMaster configuration tool do the following: 1. In the VisionMaster FT system log in as a service engineer, for details refer to Section 3.1 ‘Login’ in Chapter 5 ‘Diagnostics and Commissioning’. 2.
Page 267: Changing The Login Status
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Changing the Login Status Changing the Login Status When you access the configuration tool the system automatically opens the application in Service mode. To change the current login status (for example, from ‘service’ to ‘developer’): 1.
Page 268: Opening And Saving A Config File
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Opening and Saving a Config File Configuration Opening and Saving a Config File When the VisionMaster FT configuration tool is first opened the system loads a baseline configuration file with settings suitable for Production Test. The system also includes default configuration files for each of the following product types: •...
Page 269: Saving A Config File
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Saving a Config File 3. Highlight the configuration file you want to open and with the file name shown click on the button. The navigation window disappears and Open the file selected is shown in the active title line at the top of the System Configuration screen.
Page 270: Viewing Options
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Viewing Options Configuration Viewing Options When a valid configuration file has been opened the System Navigation tree displays the following main menu items: • Resources • Applications To access their sub-menu functions either click on the + button to the left of the menu items, or click on the drop down menu and select , all the...
Page 271: Deleting And Moving Topics In The Navigation Tree
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Deleting and Moving Topics in the Navigation Tree Deleting and Moving Topics in the Navigation Tree If topics have been added to a standard configuration, they can be deleted or moved up or down within the topic’s sub-menu tree by right clicking on the topic line and selecting the relevant option.
Page 272: Resources
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Resources Configuration Resources The Resources menu allows the configuration of general-purpose components of the system that are not necessarily associated with any specific feature. These are typically hardware components that may have different uses on different systems.
Page 273: Nodes
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Nodes Nodes The nodes window lists all the current nodes on the VisionMaster network, the network host name and product type. The following configuration settings can be made from the Nodes window: • Specify the number of nodes on the system. Note: A security string is required for a multi-node system, refer to Section 6.2 ‘System Security’.
Page 274: I/O Port Manager
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual I/O Port Manager Configuration Note: In a multi-node system each separate node requires a Windows host name, which cannot be ‘localhost’. 4. To change the product type click on the drop down arrow and select from the product list. I/O Port Manager The I/O Port Manager content area includes a left and right hand window (Selected I/O Ports and All I/O Ports), see Figure 4.7 below.
Page 275: I/O Ports
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration I/O Ports 5.2.1 I/O Ports The I/O Ports window enables you to configure a selected port. Table 1 below shows the standard input /output configuration for the Visionmaster system. In addition to the serial ports the I/O port manager also manages, serial control ports, a UDP multicast input port to the PC and any other port types that may be defined in the future.
Page 276: Configuring A Pcio Serial Port
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Configuring a PCIO Serial Port Configuration 5.2.2 Configuring a PCIO Serial Port To configure a PCIO serial port from the I/O Port Manager window: 1. Highlight the port in the All I/O Ports list and click on the < arrow. The port is moved to the Selected I/O Ports list as an unconfigured port with an unconfigured (red) status button, a hyperlink for the unconfigured port also appears in the Ports column below.
Page 277 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring a PCIO Serial Port Figure 4.8 I/O Serial Port Configuration Window The window displays certain default settings for a PCIO serial port including the baud rate (4800), the input/output labels (TSCF/TSCM) and the COM port (4).
Page 278 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Configuring a PCIO Serial Port Configuration If the system is single node only one selection can be made, which is the Display Name in Nodes window. If the system is multi-node you can select or change the node on which the selected port resides.
Page 279 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring a PCIO Serial Port Figure 4.11 Port Label Port Usage Description The port usage description includes a summary of the port usage, i.e. the hardware or function connected to the PCIO serial port and listed in the Users column in I/O Port Manager.
Page 280 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Configuring a PCIO Serial Port Configuration Handshake Handshake represents the handshaking protocol for serial port transmission of data. To change the value click on the drop down arrow to the right of the field and select the required value from the drop down list. Figure 4.13 Handshake Parity The Parity value defaults to...
Page 281: Configuring A Pcio Control Port
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Configuring a PCIO Control Port 5.2.3 Configuring a PCIO Control Port To configure a PCIO control port from the I/O Port Manager window, move the control port into the Selected I/O Ports list in I/O Port Manager and access its configuration window as described previously.
Page 282: Network Port From I/O To Pc
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Network Port from I/O to PC Configuration 5.2.4 Network Port from I/O to PC The I/O Port Manager enables you to configure multicast network input ports from the I/O unit to the Processor. The following configuration settings on the input port can be made: •...
Page 283: Monitors
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Monitors UDP Port Number The UDP port number over which the data will be received. Monitors The Monitors window enables you to configure the monitor settings for each node on the system. The following node specific configuration settings can be made from the Monitors window: •...
Page 284: Discrete I/O Summary
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Discrete I/O Summary Configuration Discrete I/O Summary The Discrete I/O summary window provides an overview on how the discrete inputs and outputs of the PCIO board will be used in the system. Where a PCIO board has been selected from the Sensor Peripherals window, (see Figure 4.34) the discrete I/O summary window lists all the discrete inputs and outputs automatically generated by the system and shown as sub-menu items in the PCIO board navigation tree, see...
Page 285: Applications
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Applications Applications The Application menu specifies functions, and defines which functions use which resources. The Main Application menu includes the following sub-menus: • System Security • Own Ship • Sensors • Data Handling/Recording • User Interface •...
Page 286: Main Application
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Main Application Configuration Main Application The Main Application window enables you to select the Radar System and Target Manager for the system application and navigate to their configuration settings. Optional features can also be included in the main application from the window.
Page 287: System Security
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration System Security System Security System Security data is required when the system is to be configured for multi- node. The facility defines the system level authorisation parameters available when a security string has been entered. 6.2.1 Entering a Security String A security string is provided, where necessary, by your VisionMaster...
Page 288: Auto Logout Manager
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Auto Logout Manager Configuration 6.2.2 Auto Logout Manager The Auto Logout Manager enables the time an inactive user is allowed to be logged in to be set, after which the system automatically logs out the user, requiring their password to be re-entered.
Page 289: Own Ship
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Own Ship Own Ship The Own Ship facility allows you to configure static data related to own ship. 6.3.1 Own Ship Static Data The Own Ship Static Data list settings related to the vessel that do not change.
Page 290: Sensors
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Sensors Configuration Sensors The Sensors menu details the configuration of all sensor data acquisition and usage. The menu also includes the configuration of the CCRP (consistent common reference point) with regards to own ship and the configuration of the CCRS (consistent common reference system) data log.
Page 291: External Sensors
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration External Sensors 6.4.1 External Sensors The External Sensors sub menu lists all the configurable external sensors on the system, the interfaces over which those sensors provide data, and any sensor peripheral devices such as PCIO boards. Figure 4.23 External Sensors External Sensors is divided into the following three areas: •...
Page 292 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual External Sensors Configuration 6.4.1.1 Sensors The Sensors area of the window enables you to select the sensors which the system will interface to. To add one or more sensors from the All Sensors list highlight the sensor name and click on the <...
Page 293 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration External Sensors Configuring a Sensor To configure a sensor click on the Sensor topic in the navigation tree, the configuration window for the selected sensor appears. Figure 4.25 below shows the settings for an unconfigured Position Sensor. Figure 4.25 Configuration Window for Sensor The Sensor configuration window contains the following elements: •...
Page 294 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual External Sensors Configuration To configure the Sensor do the following: 1. Enter a unique name to identify the sensor in the Sensor Name field. This is usually the descriptive name of the sensor hardware, for example if a Leica GPS is to be used then name the position sensor ‘Leica GPS’.
Page 295 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration External Sensors For all interface types that use a NMEA parser the sentences listed in Table 3 are used to obtain the data listed in the table. Table 3: Supported Sentences and Data Sentence Data Depth Below Keel, Depth Below Transducer, Depth Below Waterline Depth Below Keel, Depth Below Transducer, Depth Below Waterline...
Page 296 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual External Sensors Configuration When an interface has been selected the interface type is listed in the navigation field under the Interfaces for Acquisition sub-menu. When first selected the interface shows [Unconfigured] and its status button is displayed as red.
Page 297 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration External Sensors Figure 4.28 Single-Sensor Interface Sensors available 5. To change the sensor settings click the button, the Configure configuration window for the selected sensor is displayed, see Figure 4.25, page 35. 6. For a Multi-Sensor Interface select the sensor that will provide data via the interface from the All Sensors field and click on the <...
Page 298 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual External Sensors Configuration Parsers When a single or multi sensor interface is configured a NMEA 0183 Parser is added as a sub menu item to the interface. Figure 4.30 NMEA 0183 Parser The NMEA 0183 Parser window includes a list of alternate sentence parsers that can be included in the NMEA parser to support non-standard equipment.
Page 299 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration External Sensors Figure 4.32 Standard Message Usage Map When the message parser and usage map for the customizable sensor interface have been configured, you can view and edit the configuration settings by clicking on the customizable sensor interface item in the navigation area.
Page 300 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual External Sensors Configuration 6.4.1.3 Sensor Peripherals The Sensor Peripherals window lists the peripherals that can be used for acquiring sensor data, such as a PCIO board. Note: A separate sensor peripheral must be configured for each node on the system.
Page 301 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration External Sensors Configuration of PCIO Board To configure a PCIO board click on the unconfigured topic in the Navigation tree. The following typical configuration screen is displayed, see Figure 4.36 below. Figure 4.36 Sensor Peripheral PCIO Board - configuration 65900011 4–43...
Page 302 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual External Sensors Configuration The configuration window for the PCIO unit includes the following selection options: • Serial Port - the serial port to be used for communications with the PCIO board. • Pulse Log Sensor - the water speed generated by the pulse log from the Pulse per Nautical Mile input.
Page 303 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration External Sensors Heading Settings The heading settings enables the selection of compass ratio settings. applicable where an analog heading sensor is connected to the system. Heading data is acquired via a syncro interface or stepper motor interface connected to the PCIO board, the default is S-stepper To select a different compass ratio click on the drop down arrow.
Page 304: Ccrp
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual CCRP Configuration 6.4.2 CCRP The CCRP (consistent common reference point) is the location on own ship to which all data is referenced. The CCRP is typically the antenna position of the ship. Figure 4.38 CCRP configuration The exact location of the CCRP can be configured from the specific values listed below.
Page 305: Ccrs Data Log
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration CCRS Data Log 6.4.3 CCRS Data Log The CCRS (consistent common reference source) data log enables configuration of the way sensor data is logged. Figure 4.39 CCRS Data Log The window lists the following settings: •...
Page 306: Data Handling/Recording
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Data Handling/Recording Configuration Data Handling/Recording Data handling/recording includes a Data Log and Node Data Log facility. Data Log enables the archive drive where the data resides to be configured. Node Data Log enables you to configure the periodic rate at which the system logs data and the node state information to be suppressed.
Page 307 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Data Log 6.5.1.1 Node Data Log The Node Data Log window enables the logging of node state data to be configured. Figure 4.41 Node Data Log The window includes the following settings: • Node Logging Interval - the time interval, in seconds, in which node state data is logged.
Page 308: User Interface
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual User Interface Configuration User Interface User Interface allows the configuration of keypad settings to be made. 6.6.1 Display Options The Display Options sub-menu includes a keypad settings option. The Keypad Settings window enables the time before the screen keypad is removed from the screen, when no keys have been pressed, to be configured.
Page 309: Announcements
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Announcements Announcements The Announcements facility enables the following configurations and selections to be made: • configuration of all announcements, including Alarms, Warnings and Prompts; • selection and configuration of the audio playback output to be used by the announcements;...
Page 310 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Announcement Subsystem Configuration Figure 4.44 Selecting Audio Output 2. Select the required PCIO digital or relay output from the drop down list. 3. To view or configure settings for the output click on the Configure button.
Page 311: Announcement Io Manager
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Announcement IO Manager • Temporary Mute Time - the length of time, in seconds, that the audio will be muted when the temporary mute button is clicked. The default time is 300 seconds, the maximum time is 999 seconds. For permanent mute select 0 seconds.
Page 312 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Announcement IO Manager Configuration 6.7.2.1 Configuring a Discrete I/O Port 1. Select the relay to be used for the output by clicking on the drop down arrow and selecting from the list of digital/relay outputs. The list shows the configured discrete outputs on the PCIO board in Sensor Peripherals.
Page 313 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Announcement IO Manager 6.7.2.2 Configuring a Serial I/O Port 1. Select the port to be used for the output by clicking on the drop down arrow and selecting from the list of serial outputs. The list shows all the previously configured I/O serial outputs in the I/O Port Manager.
Page 314 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Announcement IO Manager Configuration Figure 4.50 I/O Configuration - select announcement output 3. To remove items from the Announcements to Output on this Port field highlight the items and click on the button. The selected items are moved back to the All Announcements field.
Page 315: Radar System
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Radar System Radar System The Radar System facility enables you to configure the following radar system components: • Interswitch • Top Units • Target Tracker 6.8.1 Interswitch The interswitch is a radar video/data matrix switch that allows multiple nodes to view and/or control multiple turning units.
Page 316 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Configuration 6.8.1.1 Displays: Slave Only and Node Association When an Interswitch has been configured the system automatically creates topic below the Interswitch on Displays: Slave Only and Node Association the navigation tree. This window enables you to select slave only displays (i.e. the displays without an interswitch control connection) and which transceiver the displays are to be connected to.
Page 317: Top Units Configuration
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Top Units Configuration 6.8.2 Top Units Configuration The Top Units sub-menu enables you to separately configure all the top units that can be connected to the display. Each top unit must be separately configured for each Display.
Page 318 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Top Units Configuration Configuration Figure 4.54 Top Unit Configuration The window includes the following configurable settings for the top unit: • Transceiver • Turning Unit • Sector Blanking To change the top unit settings either click on the button, or click Configure on the corresponding topic in the navigation column.
Page 319 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Top Units Configuration Figure 4.55 Top Unit - Transceiver Turning Unit The Turning Unit window includes Miscellaneous and Position sub-menu functions. The Miscellaneous sub menu shows the following data and values: • Antenna Beamwidth - the beamwidth, in degrees, of the radar antenna. The values are: 0.5, 1.0, 1.3.
Page 320 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Top Units Configuration Configuration Figure 4.56 Top Unit - Turning Unit Sector Blanking The Sector Blanking window enables the configuration of blanking sectors for the selected top unit. Up to two blanking sectors are available for each top unit. A transceiver will not transmit in any active blanked sector defined for it and the video in that sector is blanked.
Page 321: Target Manager
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Target Tracker 6.8.3 Target Tracker The Target Tracker window enables the configuration of the software port number used to communicate with the Target Tracker. Figure 4.58 Target Tracker It should not normally be necessary to change the software port number default value.
Page 322: Track Table Output
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Track Table Output Configuration 6.9.2 Track Table Output A track table is a list of all targets in the system and the data associated with each, including course, speed, position, type (e.g. tracked, AIS etc.) and source of target (e.g.
Page 323: Target Rename Input
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Target Rename Input 6.9.3 Target Rename Input The target rename input window enables the selection of the PCIO serial port used for TLB (target label) communications for tracked targets. TLB communications allows all nodes on the system displaying tracked target data to use a common set of labels.
Page 324: Optional Features
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Optional Features Configuration 6.10 Optional Features The Optional Features menu enables you to select optional features for the radar configuration. The window displays in the left field a list of features currently selected, and in the right field a list of all optional features available.
Page 325: Ais
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 6.10.1 The AIS facility includes an AIS Communications window, which enables the selection and configuration of the I/O port used for AIS communications. 1. To select the I/O port click on the topic in the AIS Communications navigation tree and click on the I/O Port drop down arrow.
Page 326: Charting
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Charting Configuration 6.10.2 Charting The Charting facility allows for the selection and configuration of available chart engines. Chart Engines can be configured by accessing the charts installation directory. The Charting window lists the currently selected chart engine all available chart engines.
Page 327 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Charting If the chart type supports network installation, chart installation can be initialised from any node in the system. For a description of the chart installation program refer to Chapter 6 ‘Chart Installation’. 6.10.2.2 Chart Engines When a chart engine is selected the Charting navigation tree creates a topic for the file under the Chart Engines sub directory.
Page 328 Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Charting Configuration Note: The default chart installation directories reside on the C: drive. Unless there are valid reasons for changing this directory, the C drive default should remain. Figure 4.67 Browse For Folder Chart Engine To move the chart engine directory to a different drive: 1.
Page 329: Nav Tools
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Nav Tools 6.10.3 Nav Tools The Nav Tools facility includes an EBL Communications window, which enables the selection and configuration of the I/O port used for next turn EBL communications. 1. To select the I/O port click on the Next Turn EBL: EBL Communications topic in the navigation tree and click on the I/O port drop down arrow.
Page 330: Routes
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Routes Configuration 6.10.4 Routes The Route Plans Subsystem window provides the ability to configure the route plan values. The following default values are shown: • Off Track Limit - defaults to 100 metres (maximum 9999 metres) •...
Page 331 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Routes Figure 4.70 External Route Plan Input To configure an ERP input: 1. Click on the topic in the External Routes: External Route Plans navigation tree. 2. Highlight in the All Input Source field and External Route Plan Provider click the <...
Page 332: Autopilot Interface
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Autopilot Interface Configuration 6. In the Provider Name field enter a name to use for the ERP input. When a name is entered the ERP input is validated, i.e. its configuration status button colour changes to green and the ERP name is shown in the title and navigation topic.
Page 333 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Autopilot Interface 6.10.5.1 Autopilot Controller configuration The Autopilot Controller configuration screen enables selection of the interface port to be used by the standard NMEA Autopilot Controller and miscellaneous configuration settings. Figure 4.73 Autopilot Controller Configuration 1.
Page 334: Fitness Monitor
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fitness Monitor Configuration 2. The communications period defines the period, in seconds, that the controller will send commands to the autopilot. The default period is one second. To change click in the field and enter the required period. 3.
Page 335: Validating, Saving And Exporting
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Validating, Saving and Exporting Validating, Saving and Exporting Validating a Configuration The Validate function on the File menu provides a method of checking the reason for any invalid settings made to the configuration. You can access the function at any time by clicking on the File drop down menu and selecting .
Page 336: Exporting A Configuration
Chapter 4 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Exporting a Configuration Configuration Exporting a Configuration This function enables a saved configuration file to be saved as a readable .txt file to a external port (usually a USB key). To export a configuration file: 1.
Page 337: Restart And Shutdown System
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Restart and Shutdown System Restart and Shutdown System Restart System is selected if any errors or faults occur during the running of the system. This option will cause the System Configuration tool, and all other currently opened programs to close, the Windows system will power down and then restart.
Page 338 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 339 H A P T E R I A G N O S T I C S A N D O M M I S S I O N I N G...
Page 340 Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Diagnostics & Commissioning O N T E N T S Introduction ...................... 5-5 Diagnostics ...................... 5-6 (S/W) Software ..................5-7 Report ....................... 5-8 Buzzer....................... 5-9 Version....................5-10 TX/RX Configuration................5-12 TX/RX Data..................... 5-12 TX/RX BITE .................... 5-13 Performance Monitor ................
Page 341: C 5 Diagnostics And Commissioning
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning List of Figures I S T O F I G U R E S Figure 5.1 Diagnostics Menu ................5-6 Figure 5.2 Commissioning Menu ..............5-19 Figure 5.3 Port Monitor Comms Window............5-30 65900011 5–3...
Page 342 Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Tables Diagnostics & Commissioning I S T O F A B L E S Table 1: Performance Monitor - modes of operation ........5-14 Table 2: Sample Start ..................5-24 Table 3: A/C Law Settings ................5-25 5–4 65900011...
Page 343: Introduction
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Introduction Introduction This chapter describes the Diagnostic and Commissioning facilities in the System menu which contain system data and values, some of which may be edited by a logged on user in Service mode. Note: This chapter describes the functions available to a logged on user up to service only.
Page 344: Diagnostics
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Diagnostics Diagnostics & Commissioning Diagnostics The Diagnostics menu includes the following diagnostic sub-menu functions as a series of tab folders: • Software (S/W) • Report • Buzzer • Version • Tx/Rx Configuration • Tx/Rx Data •...
Page 345: S/W) Software
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning (S/W) Software (S/W) Software The S/W (Software) folder includes version information of all the operational software included on the system, including charting (CMAP and/or SevenCs) data. Data used during operation and stored in the Software folder is protected in such a way, that necessary modifications and amendments by the user cannot endanger...
Page 346: Report
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Report Diagnostics & Commissioning Report The Report folder enables the user to export a system fault report to an external device such as a USB memory stick. There are three types of export options available for reports: •...
Page 347: Buzzer
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Buzzer Buzzer The Buzzer folder enables the user to test the operation of the buzzer (the buzzer is located in the Console Monitor). To test click on the button. Test Buzzer The alarm buzzer should sound. If there are any problems with the alarm buzzer refer to Section 6.7 ‘Announcements’...
Page 348: Version
ROM BIOS version • C-MAP Chart Engine Version • chart engine version number • C-MAP eToken ID • Sperry Marine eToken ID number • Computer Manufacturer • name of PC manufacturer • Computer Model • name and number of PC model •...
Page 349 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Version • Security Block Serial # • serial number • Security Block Version • version number • SevenC’s Chart Engine Version • chart engine version number • SevenC’s Presentation Library • SevenCs presentation library version number •...
Page 350: Tx/Rx Configuration
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual TX/RX Configuration Diagnostics & Commissioning TX/RX Configuration The following data received periodically from the currently selected transceiver (transmitter/receiver) is displayed for information in the Configuration folder: • Transceiver Type BridgeMaster (BM) E, BM generation or Unknown. •...
Page 351: Tx/Rx Bite
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning TX/RX BITE TX/RX BITE When connected to a BridgeMaster (BM) E or BM II transceiver the following test results, except where indicated, are displayed on the transceiver's Built In Test Equipment (BITE) folder. •...
Page 352: Performance Monitor
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Performance Monitor Diagnostics & Commissioning Performance Monitor The Performance Monitor (PM) facility allows the operator to detect degradation in the performance of the transceiver. The PM facility is available when: • the display is a Master display and is in Transmit mode. •...
Page 353: Performance Monitor Operation
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Performance Monitor Operation 2.8.1 Performance Monitor Operation The PM folder displays the current operational Transceiver (Tx/Rx), selected from the Radar menu, see ‘Interswitch Control’ in the VisionMaster FT User Guide. With reference to the User Guide, select the following operating parameters: •...
Page 354 Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Performance Monitor Operation Diagnostics & Commissioning CAUTION! The adjustment of the attenuation (XR or XT) tune levels should only be done when a major component such as the magnetron or receiver is changed. To adjust the Performance Monitor, do the following: 1.
Page 355 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Performance Monitor Operation 2.8.1.2 Adjusting the PM in Operator Mode A non-logged on user can operate the PM and adjust the monitor mode (Receiver or System) tune levels to determine if there has been a drop in performance.
Page 356: Time
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Time Diagnostics & Commissioning Time The Time folder displays transmission and total persisted runtime data. The information listed in the Time window is divided between Time in Transmit and Total Run Time. Time in Transmit displays the total transmission time on all the available transceivers as listed in ‘Interswitch Control’...
Page 357: Commissioning
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning The Commissioning menu includes the following security, configuration and service settings: • Login • Video • Tx/Rx • Authorization • Security • Service. The Login, Video, Tx/Rx and Authorization functions are available to a non- logged in user, although the data shown in the Video, Tx/Rx and Authorization folders is read only.
Page 358: Login
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Login Diagnostics & Commissioning Login This function enables a suitably qualified user to access locked system processes by entering a user name and password. When the Login function is accessed the window confirms the current login functionality.
Page 359: Video
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Video Video The Video folder shows the video enablement settings and read-only data transmitted from the Transceiver. The information is divided into the following two areas: 1. Current Status 2. Commissioning The Commissioning area comprises four tick boxes which control the Scan Filter and Video Build Up enablement in the Current Status area.
Page 360: Tx/Rx Settings
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Tx/Rx Settings Diagnostics & Commissioning Tx/Rx Settings A group of settings are stored in each display for all the Transceivers with which the display can operate. 3.3.1 Selecting the Required Transceiver If a six way Interswitch is fitted, settings can be entered for up to six transceivers, which are identified by letter ranging from A to F.
Page 361 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Setting the Tx/Rx Parameters 3.3.2.1 Marker Offset The marker offset is the value of the heading marker, offset in degrees, and is the angular amount required to align the heading marker with the compass of the ship.
Page 362 Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Setting the Tx/Rx Parameters Diagnostics & Commissioning 3.3.2.3 Video Level The signal level of the video received from the transceiver is monitored at regular intervals when the display is in transmit. If the level falls below a low video level threshold a video alarm is raised. The video alarm is automatically cleared If the monitored video level is greater than the low video level threshold, or the transceiver is in standby.
Page 363 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Setting the Tx/Rx Parameters 3.3.2.5 Sample Width Displays the sample pulse width in units of metres (minimum = 6, maximum = 70, system default = 14). 3.3.2.6 Turndown Displays the video turndown for all pulse lengths (SP, MP and LP) in dimensionless units.
Page 364: Selecting And Setting Other Transceivers In Interswitched Systems
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Selecting and Setting other Transceivers in Diagnostics & Commissioning Interswitched Systems 3.3.2.9 A/C Spike Displays the A/C spike in dimensionless units. (minimum = 0, maximum = 3, system default = 3). It should not normally be necessary to change this setting from its default value.
Page 365: Authorization
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Authorization Authorization The Authorization folder displays authorization data on the system.The data includes a PIN which is required to authorize the system and the current product type. To view authorization data: 1. Left click on the Authorization field. If the system is fully authorized the folder displays a five digit PIN, which is encrypted when the system is initially...
Page 366: Security
Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Security Diagnostics & Commissioning Security The Security management folder enables a logged on user to create a group of members. The members of a group will be in roles lower than the currently logged on user.
Page 367: Service
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning Service Service When logged on as a service engineer the Service folder displays the following tree menu item: • Communications • Port Monitor Note: The Service folder displays more service options when the operator is logged on as a Developer.
Page 368 Chapter 5 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Display Port Monitor Data Diagnostics & Commissioning Figure 5.3 Port Monitor Comms Window 5. To halt the monitor process click on the button. The port stops Stop transmitting data. To clear the data from the Port Monitor window click on button.
Page 369 H A P T E R H A R T N S T A L L A T I O N...
Page 370 Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Chart Installation O N T E N T S Introduction ....................6-4 Accessing the Chart Installer Program ............. 6-4 Chart Installer....................6-6 Running the Chart Installer ............... 6-7 2.1.1 Installing CMAP charts....................6-8 2.1.2 Installing SevenCs charts...................
Page 371 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Appendices P P E N D I C E S Appendix A Registering C-MAP eToken Appendix B 7Cs ChartHandler User’s Guide 65900011 6–3...
Page 372: Chapter 6 Chart Installation
USB key. If the chart type supports network installation, charts can be installed from any node of the system. In order to run the Sperry Marine Chart Installer program you must first connect the Sperry Marine Chart Radar USB key into one of the available USB sockets at the rear of the PC.
Page 373 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Accessing the Chart Installer Program 2. When Chart Installation is accessed the screen prompts to confirm the switch to chart installation mode. To confirm click the button on the confirmation window. 3. The VisionMaster system powers down and the welcome screen of the Chart Installer wizard appears, see Figure 6.2 below.
Page 374: Chart Installer
Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chart Installer Chart Installation Chart Installer The Chart Installer utility installs CMAP and SevenCs (S-57 and S-63) charts onto the system. Initially CMAP charts can only be installed on a local workstation. To install CMAP charts on all nodes of the system, copy the charts onto a local workstation then run the chart installer utility on each node to register CMAP databases.
Page 375: Running The Chart Installer
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Running the Chart Installer Running the Chart Installer 1. With the Chart Installer Welcome page displayed click on the Next>> button. 2. The following screen prompts to select from the chart formats: • CMAP/CM63 •...
Page 376: Installing Cmap Charts
Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing CMAP charts Chart Installation 3. Select the radio button of the chart format you wish to install and click on button. Next>> The subsequent screens shown are dependant on the selection made here, for CMAP chart installation see Section 2.1.1 ‘Installing CMAP charts’ below, for SevenCs chart installation, see Section 2.1.2 ‘Installing SevenCs charts’, page 16.
Page 377 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Installing CMAP charts Figure 6.4 Select Action 65900011 6–9...
Page 378 Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing CMAP charts Chart Installation 2.1.1.1 Copy Database on Hard Drive Where is selected from the Select Action Copy Database on Hard Drive screen the following screen is displayed. Figure 6.5 CMAP Source and Destination Directories 1.
Page 379 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Installing CMAP charts Note: Where other node destination directories have been selected chart databases must be registered and licences applied on each mode. 4. To delete a previously selected destination node directory highlight the line in the field and click on the Delete Selected Destination Directory 5.
Page 380 Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing CMAP charts Chart Installation Figure 6.7 Register/Unregister Databases 3. To unregister a database highlight the database in the list and click on button. The database is removed from the list of Unregister DB Registered Databases. 6–12 65900011...
Page 381 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Installing CMAP charts 2.1.1.3 View/Apply Licenses When View/Apply Licenses is selected from the Select Action screen the following screen enables you to view previously applied licenses, apply a new chart license to another directory. 1.
Page 382 Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing CMAP charts Chart Installation 3. To copy a license to another node, highlight the license in the Applied Licenses field and click on the button. A Browse window Copy License opens from where you can navigate to the required directory. The system will copy the license from your local directory to the selected node.
Page 383 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Installing CMAP charts 2.1.1.5 Apply Updates When Apply Updates is selected from the Select Action screen the following screen enables you to apply updates to an installed and registered CMAP database. 1. Select the directory with the *. ans file by clicking on the button Browse and navigating to the directory.
Page 384: Installing Sevencs Charts
Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing SevenCs charts Chart Installation 2.1.2 Installing SevenCs charts Installing SevenCs charts requires running an additional chart handler utility accessed from the Sperry Chart Installer. 2.1.2.1 Installing S-57 Charts Where S-57 (unencrypted) format is selected from Select Chart Format the following screen appears.
Page 385 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Installing SevenCs charts 2. If required, add a destination directory on other nodes as described previously for CMAP charts, see See “Copy Database on Hard Drive” on page 10. 3. To install charts from the source directory onto other nodes click on the button.
Page 386 Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installing SevenCs charts Chart Installation 3. For instructions on operating the SevenCs Chart Handler click the Help icon at the bottom right of the screen. The Chart Handler User’s Guide appears as an Acrobat pdf file. See Appendix B, 7Cs Chart Handler User Guide for details.
Page 387 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Installing SevenCs charts 2.1.2.3 Updating the Cell Permit File Select Browse to cell permits only if you have a new file, or the permit.txt field is blank. Note: If you receive your cell permit file on a 3 ½ “ floppy disk you must first transfer the file to a USB key before following the cell update procedure below.
Page 388: Exiting The Chart Installer Program
Chapter 6 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Exiting the Chart Installer Program Chart Installation Exiting the Chart Installer Program When CMAP or SevenCs charts have been successfully installed and the Next button clicked the following screen appears. >> Figure 6.14 Install more Charts or Finish 1.
Page 389 P P E N D I X C - M A P E G I S T E R I N G O K E N...
Page 390 Appendix A VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Chart Installation O N T E N T S Registering the C-MAP eToken .................3 Accessing the Service Desktop................3 Running E-Token Registration .................4 I S T O F I G U R E S Figure A.1 Shutdown menu with Service Mode button enabled ......3 Figure A.2 Service Mode Desktop ................4...
Page 391: A.1 Registering The C-Map Etoken
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 6 Chart Installation Registering the C-MAP eToken A.1 Registering the C-MAP eToken The C-MAP eToken is registered from the Service desktop. To access the service desktop a suitably qualified user logs on as a service engineer via the VisionMaster Login window, see Section 3.1 ‘Login’...
Page 392: A.1.2 Running E-Token Registration
Appendix A VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Running E-Token Registration Chart Installation Figure A.2 Service Mode Desktop A.1.2 Running E-Token Registration To run the eToken registration click on the icon on the Register C-MAP eToken Service desktop. A MS-DOS window opens and the registration process begins.
Page 393 P P E N D I X ’ H A R T A N D L E R S E R U I D E...
Page 395 ChartHandler Version 2.2 User’s Guide 2005 SevenCs AG & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany...
Page 396 Page i SevenCs AG & Co KG Ruhrstraße 90 22761 Hamburg Tel. +49 (0)40/851 7240 +49 (0)40/851 5440 http:// www.sevencs.com All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, disclosed or used by any person who has not received prior written authorization from SevenCs AG &...
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Page 398 Preface Page iii Preface ChartHandler considerably simplifies loading, viewing and deleting electronic charts. This applies to charts in the SevenCs directENC format as well as to charts in S-57 / S-63 and in TX-97 (Transas) format. This guide gives a brief description of the various functions of ChartHandler. SevenCs User’s Guide: ChartHandler November 2005...
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Page 400 Contents Page v Contents Preface ......................iii Contents......................v Introduction..................1 Conventions Used in this Document ............ 1 Select Chart Type................3 Chart Information Displayed..............5 2.1.1 Common for all Chart Types..............5 2.1.2 Display While Showing S-57/S-63 Exchange Sets ......6 2.1.3 Display While Showing TX-97 Exchange Sets........
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Page 402: Introduction
1 Introduction Page 1 Introduction Conventions Used in this Document Times New Roman font is used for: plain text in this document Italic font is used for: program and component names Boldface is used for: chapter and section headlines important notes Courier New font is used for: any text typed by the user file content and names...
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2 Select Chart Type Page 3 Select Chart Type ChartHandler facilitates loading, viewing and deleting charts. This applies to charts in the SevenCs directENC format as well as to charts in S-57 / S-63 and in TX-97 (Transas) format. Splash Screen ChartHandler After calling ChartHandler the dialogue window opens.
Page 405 Page 4 2 Select Chart Type Dialogue window ChartHandler for Chart Type directENC Dialogue window ChartHandler for Chart Type TX-97 (Transas) To close the ChartHandler dialogue click on Quit in the bottom right corner. SevenCs User’s Guide: ChartHandler November 2005...
Page 406: Chart Information Displayed
2 Select Chart Type Page 5 Chart Information Displayed 2.1.1 Common for all Chart Types Permit Status Displays whether charts can be installed (Import), or whether installed charts have a valid subscription status and can be used. The Permit Status may be N.A.
Page 407: Display While Showing S-57/S-63 Exchange Sets
Page 6 2 Select Chart Type Charts: The number of charts contained in the Chart Unit/ TX-97 Folio/ S-57/S-63/S63x Exchange Set. Edition Chart Edition <Major>_<Minor>_<SubMinor> Issue Date (“Import” Mode): Date of issue of chart product. Updated (“View Installed” Mode): Date of the last update of the chart product. 2.1.2 Display While Showing S-57/S-63 Exchange Sets Data Server...
Page 408: Select Mode
3 Select Mode Page 7 Select Mode Installed Chart Units is always ticked by default. This lists all chart units of the respective chart format currently installed. Import S-57/S-63 or Import Chart Units (direct ENC) or Import TX-97 Charts (the name varies according to the chart format) starts the import of charts.
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Page 410: Action
3 Select Mode Page 9 Action Read Permit Files When ordering charts you receive one permit per ordered chart. Provided these permits are stored on the same CD or floppy with the chart units you can start installing the charts immediately (see chapter 4.2 Install Charts). ChartHandler supports the following Key / Permit formats: dENC: 7CK, 7CP,...
Page 411: Install Charts
Page 10 TIP: It is recommended always to load all chart permits. This will ensure that all ordered charts can be smoothly loaded. Click Open. The chart permits are loaded. Install Charts Note: Import S-57/S-63/S63x, Import Chart Units or Import TX-97 Charts must be selected.
Page 412 3 Select Mode Page 11 S-63/S63x Only In case the Permit Status is (valid for several charts) only those charts with valid permits will be installed (see chapter 4.1 Read Permit Files). For example, although the Primar Base CD contains world coverage only those charts the permits of which have been previously installed will be transferred.
Page 413: Update Exsets
Page 12 Update ExSets Exchange sets in S-57/S-63 format the exchange sets available can be updated. Dialogue window Import S-57/S-63 To do this, click on Update ExSets. Note: This button is only available when mode Import S-57/S-63 is selected. SevenCs User’s Guide: ChartHandler November 2005...
Page 414: See Updates
3 Select Mode Page 13 See Updates This one allows to view available updates in a modified version of the overview window (see chapter 6 Overview Mode). Displaying updates At the top of the window the available updates are listed. Below this list you can select the name of a cell you need updates for from a drop down list.
Page 415: Remove Charts
Page 14 Remove Charts You can remove charts if they are no longer needed. NOTE: There is no problem if you have accidentally removed a chart or if you want to access a chart again which has already been removed. You only must reload the respective chart, e.g.
Page 416: Create Chart Unit
3 Select Mode Page 15 Create Chart Unit (Disabled for TX-97 / Transas) ChartHandler not only administers official chart units but also offers the user to create individual chart units from single cells. Dialogue window Select File(s) Dialogue window Enter Unit Name How to create chart units: In ChartHandler, click on Create Chart Unit.
Page 417: Update Chart Unit
Page 16 Update Chart Unit (Disabled for TX-97 / Transas) The charts contained in the database can easily be updated. However, this requires update files to be available. These files can be marked from .000 up to .999. Dialogue window Select File(s) Due to various reasons, e.g.
Page 418: Advanced Functions
5 Advanced Functions Page 17 Advanced Functions When Show advanced functions in the bottom left corner of the dialogue window is ticked, three additional buttons will be displayed. They are (left to right): Order Charts Write ECDIS Passport Show S-63 certificate Order Charts / Export Chart List This name of the button is Order Charts provided the SevenCs ChartBrowser is installed on the system.
Page 419 Page 18 5 Advanced Functions Create ECDIS Installation Passport / Classic enabled Note: There are two versions of the Installation Passport, Classic and Advanced. While the Classic version just requires the Installation Name, the Advanced version offers to enter further information, e.g. Vessel Name, Vessel Type, etc. Some of these fields are mandatory How to create an ECDIS Installation Passport: Click on Write ECDIS Passpoprt in the ChartHandler window.
Page 420: Show S-63 Certificate
5 Advanced Functions Page 19 Show S-63 Certificate Opens a window which displays the S-63 User Permit which is needed for ordering S-63 encrypted charts, plus the content of the Certificate as issued by the S-63 Scheme Administrator. Basic Functions Clicking on the About button will display information on the update history of ChartHandler.
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Page 422: Overview Mode
6 Overview Mode Page 21 Overview Mode ChartHandler can be switched to Overview mode by ticking Show Overview top right in the window. This adds a chart display and various functions at the bottom of the CharHandler window. Dialogue window ChartHandler in Overview mode The Display in ChartHandler Overview In the display at the bottom of the ChartHandler window those areas are outlined for which charts are currently available in the database.
Page 423 Page 22 6 Overview Mode Dialogue window ChartHandler with selected charts How to select charts in ChartHandler: Tick Select. Position the cursor on the map. Press the left mouse key. Draw a frame enclosing the area which shall be covered by charts. The respective charts (provided there are any) are highlighted in the list.
Page 424 6 Overview Mode Page 23 How to zoom in and out in ChartHandler: Click on one of the magnifier symbols , or open the drop-down list, and select the scale. Drop down list Scale It is possible to centre the chart section displayed on a port. Drop down list of ports How to centre the chart section on a port: Open the drop down list of ports.
Page 425 Page 24 6 Overview Mode Finally, in the bottom right corner of the ChartHandler window the current position of the cursor is displayed in latitude and longitude. Position of cursor displayed SevenCs User’s Guide: ChartHandler November 2005...
Page 426: Index
7 Index Page 25 Index Install Charts ............. 10 certificate S-63 certificate..........19 chart list load..............9 export............17 chart permits........... 9 chart permits ............9 chart permitszload ..........9 chart unit overview.............. 7 create............. 15 show ............. 21 update ............16 ChartHandler quit..............
Page 427 H A P T E R A U L T E P O R T I N G A N D I R S T I N E E R V I C I N G...
Page 428 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing O N T E N T S Introduction ..........................7-6 Contact ........................... 7-6 Information Required for Service ................7-6 Fault Identification and Isolation ..................7-7 VisionMaster FT System Fundamentals ...............
Page 429 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Contents 3.1.7 Setting the Magnetron Current................... 7-91 3.1.8 Trigger PCB – Replacement ..................7-92 3.1.9 Modulator PCB – Replacement ................. 7-94 3.1.10 Power Supply PCB Replacement ................7-96 3.1.11 Receiver Assembly – Replacement ................7-98 3.1.12 Bearing and Heading Marker PCB –...
Page 430 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Figures Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing I S T O F I G U R E S Figure 7.1 Location of Major Parts ................7–85 Figure 7.2 Access to Transceiver – Masthead Transceiver ........7–86 Figure 7.3 Access to Transceiver –...
Page 431 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing List of Tables I S T O F A B L E S Table 1: Monitor Resolution and Frequency Status ............ 7–11 Table 2: Monitor OSD Settings ..................7–12 Table 3: Advanced Utilities Settings ................
Page 432: Introduction
The module may be covered by the Service Exchange scheme. Contact If a unit has a fault, please contact you supplier or local dealer, or if on International trade, contact: Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. SERVICE CONTROL Telephone: +(44)(0) 208 329 2400...
Page 433: Fault Identification And Isolation
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Identification and Isolation Fault Identification and Isolation WARNING! – Lethal Voltage Hazard Lethal voltages are exposed when the covers are removed from the units.Only qualified persons should work on the equipment when power is applied.
Page 434 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Identification and Isolation Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing As the antenna rotates azimuth pulses are produced. Each pulse causes the Transceiver or TCU to send one character of data. If the antenna stops rotating, synthetic azimuth pulses are produced by the Pulse Bearing PCB to maintain the serial comms between the Transceiver and the PCIO.
Page 435: Monitor Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Monitor Unit Monitor Unit There are two basic types of flat panel monitor: • 250mm radar circle, 19” screen diagonal • 340mm radar circle, 23” screen diagonal 2.2.1 Normal Operation Controls The monitor controls include an On/Off button and a brightness adjustment control.
Page 436 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Monitor Test Controls Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing There are two OSD main menus: • Simplified OSD menu, which includes five icons across the top of the OSD and four icons across the bottom of the OSD. •...
Page 437 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Monitor Test Controls Status This sub menu displays, but cannot adjust, the monitor resolution and frequency as follows: Table 1: Monitor Resolution and Frequency Status Parameter Horizontal Vertical Resolution 1280 1024 Frequency...
Page 438 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Monitor Test Controls Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Table 2: Monitor OSD Settings Parameter Default Value Notes OSD H-Position Do not change OSD V-Position Do not change OSD Background Translucent User may prefer Opaque OSD Menu Rotate Normal Do not change...
Page 439: Monitor Cables
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Monitor Cables Table 3: Advanced Utilities Settings Sub Menu Parameter Default Setting DPMS Enable Display Input Enable User Setting Auto Source Select Gamma Freeze Not frozen Zoom Level Zoom Horizontal Pan Vertical Pan Display Orientation...
Page 440: Processor Unit
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Processor Unit Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Processor Unit 2.4.1 General Description The Processor unit is based on an Intel Pentium Processor running Windows XP at 1280 x 1024 resolution, 32 bit colour at 60Hz. It contains the interface PCB (SC2 card) that processes data from the top unit.
Page 441: Pcio Unit
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing PCIO Unit PCIO Unit 2.5.1 General Description There are two PCIO Unit variants; one fitted with a standard compass board and one fitted with a special compass board. The following inputs are provided on the PCIO PCB: •...
Page 442 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Technical Description Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Six serial inputs/outputs (4 through to 9) are provided that transmit external character based messages. These inputs and outputs are associated with USB devices 2 through 7, see Section 2.5.2.2 ‘USB Port’. Serial messages received from the Processor are announced by interrupts to the microcontroller.
Page 443 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Technical Description 2.5.2.2 USB Port The USB port communicates all message and control data between the PCIO and the Processor. The PCIO contains seven USB UART devices that are connected via a USB Hub to the associated Processor USB Port. The USB device number and serial ports associated with each UART are shown below.
Page 444: Pcio Cables
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual PCIO Cables Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.5.2.5 Power Supply Unit PCB The power supply unit PSB provides a 24V external supply and a +/-15v external supply for an Interswitch (if fitted). It also supplies +/-15v to the PCIO PCB, which uses regulators to provide +/-12V, +5V and +3.3V.
Page 445: Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly)
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly) Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly) Flowcharts for the isolation of faults on the console assembly (Monitor, PCIO unit and Processor unit) are shown on page 20 to page 29. Flowcharts 2, 3 and 4 cover the monitor picture faults.
Page 446 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Assembly) Overall Flowchart - Console Assembly LOWCHART Flowchart 2 START Flowchart 3 Monitor Faults ‘A’ End Flowchart 4 ‘A’ End Flowchart 5 START Flowchart 6 ‘A’...
Page 447 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly) Console Faults (No Picture) LOWCHART START Go to Flowchart 4 Does picture appear on Picture appears with faults Entry point A Monitor? Turn brilliance control to maximum Does picture appear on Monitor?
Page 448 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Assembly) Console Faults (No Picture contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 2 !WARNING! Entry point A This test exposes dangerous voltages Change Line Filter Check mains external fuse in PCIO unit In PCIO unit check mains Has fuse failed?
Page 449 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly) Console Faults (Picture appears with faults) LOWCHART From Flowchart 2 Picture appears with faults Entry point A Is the picture Are any alarms Is picture normal in distorted? displayed?
Page 450 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Assembly) Console Hardware Error Messages LOWCHART From Flowchart 4 Entry point A ‘PCIO USB Comms’ ‘PCIO Reset Error’ ‘Monitor Comms Error’ Error shown? shown? shown? Go to Flowchart 6 Go to Flowchart 8...
Page 451 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly) Error Messages (Monitor Comms Error) LOWCHART From Flowchart 5 Entry point Check 9-way data cable between monitor and PCIO unit Is the ‘Monitor Comms Error’ shown? Check Port Monitor comms input/ output from the Port Monitor...
Page 452 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Assembly) Error Messages (PCIO Reset Error) LOWCHART From Flowchart 5 Entry point Is the PCIO Reset Error’ permanently shown? Is the error message intermittent? Check Power connection to PCIO PCB Is the...
Page 453 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly) Error Messages (PCIO USB Comms Error) LOWCHART From Flowchart 5 Entry point Check USB cable connection between the Processor and PCIO unit Is the ‘PCIO USB Comms Error’...
Page 454 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Assembly) Error Messages (SC2 PCIO Comms Error) LOWCHART From Flowchart 5 Entry point Check video/data cable between the Processor and PCIO unit Is the ‘SC2 PCIO Comms Error’...
Page 455 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly) Error Messages (Tracking Unavailable Error) LOWCHART From Flowchart 5 Entry point Check video/data cable between the Processor and PCIO unit Is the ‘Tracking Unavailable Error’ still shown? Replace SC2 card in Processor unit...
Page 456: Scanner Unit (S-Band And X-Band)
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Scanner Unit (S-band and X-band) Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Scanner Unit (S-band and X-band) 2.7.1 Technical Description There are four basic types of Scanner Unit: • S-band with an integral transceiver module • S-band without an integral transceiver (bulkhead mounted) •...
Page 457: X-Band Unit Physical Arrangements
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing X-Band Unit Physical Arrangements The Transceiver Unit can be removed for below decks servicing. Four M16 bolts are used to attach the Scanner Unit to the radar platform or wheelhouse roof.
Page 458: Transceiver Module Overview
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Transceiver Module Overview Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.7.4 Transceiver Module Overview The Transceiver module can be fitted in the Turning Unit, or mounted on a casting for below-decks bulkhead mounting as a separate unit. Both Transceiver units (integral and bulkhead mounted) contain the following modules: •...
Page 459 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Transceiver Module Overview The presence of data on the serial data link, when the Display is switched on, is detected by the power supply, which then becomes active. The power supply includes a Power Factor Correction circuit, and a number of switching regulators to generate the necessary voltage supplies.
Page 460: Automatic Start-Up Sequence
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Automatic Start-up Sequence Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.7.4.5 Receiver The receiver consists of the following: • low noise amplifier; • mixer; • linear pre amplifier; • logarithmic amplifier; • video amplifier. The mixer has a 60MHz output, which is amplified by the linear pre-amplifier followed by the logarithmic amplifier.
Page 461 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Automatic Start-up Sequence The Power Supply in the Transceiver is only active during normal operation when there is a PCIO connected to it. The RS422 serial data stream from the PCIO is used to drive an opto-coupler in the PSU.
Page 462 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Automatic Start-up Sequence Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.7.5.3 Magnetron Operation The Modulator PCB generates the high-voltage negative pulses required to drive the magnetron. The modulator pulse widths and timing signals are controlled from the Trigger PCB. A spark gap on the Modulator is fired if the magnetron fails to operate.
Page 463: Turning Unit Overview (S-Band)
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Turning Unit Overview (S-band) 2.7.6 Turning Unit Overview (S-band) 2.7.6.1 Drive System The scanner motor is an AC induction motor. It drives either a 12:1 or a 20:1 reduction gearbox. The output of the gearbox drives the final output helical gear via a pinion.
Page 464: Turning Unit Overview (X-Band)
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Turning Unit Overview (X-band) Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.7.7 Turning Unit Overview (X-band) 2.7.7.1 Drive System The scanner motor is a 3-phase electronically commutated DC motor. The motor commutation drive signals are supplied by the Motor Drive PCB, which can give high- and low-speed operation by link selection.
Page 465 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Turning Unit Overview (X-band) 2.7.7.3 Bearing and Heading Marker System A disc with 128 teeth is attached to the Antenna torque tube and, combined with an opto-coupler, generates 128 pulses per rotation of the Antenna. A second opto-coupler together with a flag on the toothed disc generates a Heading Marker approximately 10°...
Page 466: Trigger Pcb
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Trigger PCB Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.7.8 Trigger PCB 2.7.8.1 General Description The Trigger PCB controls the operation of the Transceiver, under instruction from the PCIO. There are two serial links, which are used to transfer control messages from the PCIO to the Trigger PCB and Transceiver information back to the PCIO.
Page 467 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Trigger PCB 2.7.8.2 Functional Description (Trigger PCB) The 80C51 family microcontroller supplies overall control of the Trigger PCB functions. Program memory and RAM are included within the microcontroller IC. Serial I/O is handled by the microcontroller’s internal UART and an external RS422A driver and receiver.
Page 468 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Trigger PCB Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing An optional Pre-trigger will be produced approximately 11μs before the Modulator trigger. This is not normally fitted and is intended for use in Special Options applications. The Modulator Trigger is used to let the charge out of the PFN into the magnetron and is the trigger that starts the modulator firing.
Page 469 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Trigger PCB 2.7.8.5 Analogue Inputs There are various analogue inputs to the Trigger PCB from other PCBs in the Transceiver. There are also some on-board signals that are fed into an eight channel 8-bit ADC, and converted to digital values.
Page 470 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Trigger PCB Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing • SP and MP both set to 0V is an illegal state and will not happen in normal operation. Turndown enable is used to reduce the heater current in the magnetron. It is only set when an S-band magnetron is fitted and is transmitting in long pulse.
Page 471: Built In Self Test (Bist)
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Built In Self Test (BIST) 2.7.9 Built In Self Test (BIST) The microcontroller performs several self-test operations and reports the results to the PCIO as part of the serial message link. Error situations that are monitored in the Transceiver are: •...
Page 472: Transceiver Power Supply
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Transceiver Power Supply Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.7.10 Transceiver Power Supply 2.7.10.1 General Information The power supply is an AC to DC inverter that generates the supplies for the Transceiver. The inverter is housed on a single board and is powered by an AC supply of nominal 110/120V (low voltage) or 220/240V (high voltage) in the frequency range 50 to 60Hz.
Page 473: Modulator Pcb
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Modulator PCB 2.7.11 Modulator PCB 2.7.11.1 Functional Description The principal function of the Modulator PCB is to generate an 8kV, 8A negative pulse to drive the cathode of the magnetron. An SCR is used to resonantly charge a Pulse Forming Network (PFN) to -1200V from the -600V Modulator HT supply.
Page 474 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Modulator PCB Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.7.11.3 Outputs from the Modulator PCB Primary sample Positive pulse sample from pulse transformer used to initiate Radar Trigger. Typically 40V amplitude. Magnetron current A DC voltage proportional to the magnetron current derived sample from the secondary of the pulse transformer.
Page 475 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Modulator PCB Table 5: X-band & S-band Magnetron Heater Supply Required Magnetron heater System Mode voltage (measured between TSJ1 and TSJ2) 10kW X-band Standby, Short Pulse, Medium 6.1V Pulse and Long Pulse 25kW X-band Standby, Short Pulse and 6.1V...
Page 476: Error Messages And Tellbacks For Transceivers
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Error Messages and Tellbacks for Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Transceivers Error Messages and Tellbacks for Transceivers 2.8.1 Error Messages The following errors may be reported by the Transceiver: 2.8.1.1 Message Failure The Transceiver expects to receive a message from the PCIO at least once per second.
Page 477 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Error Messages 2.8.1.3 Spark Gap Detect The Modulator contains a spark gap to protect the pulse transformer from excessive voltage if the magnetron misfires. If the spark gap operates for more than two seconds this is detected and a Spark Detect error is signalled.
Page 478: Transceiver Bite Data
Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Transceiver BITE Data Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2.8.2 Transceiver BITE Data The following information is transmitted from the Transceiver to the PCIO unit to be shown in the TxRx BITE folder of the Diagnostics sub menu. Table 6: Transceiver BITE data Parameter Normal Range...
Page 479 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Tellbacks 2.8.3.3 Medium Pulse and Short Pulse These bits reflect the status of the pulse length control signals within the Transceiver. They show the status as follows: Table 7: SP and MP bits Receiver Selection SP Bit...
Page 480 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. WARNING! LETHAL VOLTAGE HAZARD When the covers are removed from the equipment, dangerous voltages are exposed.
Page 481 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 11 Overall Flowchart - Scanner Units LOWCHART Flowchart 12 START Flowchart 13 Flowchart 14a & 14b Flowchart 15a & 15b End A Flowchart 16 Flowchart 17...
Page 482 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 12 S-band and X-band Hardware Error Messages LOWCHART START ‘Azimuth Error’ ‘Low Video Error’ ‘Standby/Transmit error’ shown? shown? shown? Go to Flowchart 13 Go to Flowchart 23a or Go to Flowchart 22 Entry point A...
Page 483 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 13 Azimuth Error Message LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point Switch to Transmit Go to Flowchart 20 Is antenna Rotating? Entry point A From the System, +12V and +30V...
Page 484 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. Azimuth Error Message (S-band Scanner) LOWCHART From Flowchart 13 Entry point Press Reset at the Scanner Control Unit Is antenna rotating? Open the Scanner Control Unit.
Page 485 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. Azimuth Error Message (X-band Scanner) LOWCHART From Flowchart 13 Entry point Is antenna rotating? !WARNING! Set Scanner On/Off to Off. Raise Scanner top and make sure the This test exposes safety lock is engaged.
Page 486 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. Azimuth Error Message (S-band Scanner) LOWCHART From Flowchart 14a Entry point Isolate Transceiver from Ship’s Is +12V supply. present between chassis Is +12V present between &...
Page 487 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. Azimuth Error Message (X-band Scanner) LOWCHART From Flowchart 14b Entry point Is +12V At Input PCB present between is +12V present Isolate Transceiver from Ship’s chassis &...
Page 488 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 16 Azimuth Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 13 Entry point Is the Isolate Transceiver from Ship’s At the power supply, supply, remove cover.
Page 489 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 17 Azimuth Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 16 Entry point Change Input PCB. If fault persists Is the change Scanner. Check wiring voltage at TP6 +11.4V to between Transceiver and Scanner +12.6V?
Page 490 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 18 Azimuth Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 13 Entry point Between At Input PCB measure voltage Change Input PCB PLYB17&PLYB18(TriggerPCB), is between PLZB17 and PLZB18.
Page 491 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 19 Azimuth Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 18 Entry point !WARNING! This test exposes At PSU Fit LKA. dangerous voltages Is the Change Trigger PCB voltage at TP7 on Power Supply...
Page 492 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 20 Azimuth Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 13 Entry point At the Scanner Control Unit set the Isolator Switch to Off. Lock to make scanner unit safe to service.
Page 493 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 21 Azimuth Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 20 Entry point The fault is probably on Pulse Bearing PCB. Also check for Is the Is voltage short circuits on: Trigger PCB;...
Page 494 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 22 Standby/Transmit Error Message LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point Change data cables between Transceiver and PCIO unit Is ‘Standby/Transmit Error’...
Page 495 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. Low Video Error Message (S-band Scanner) LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point Is normal Go to Flowchart 25 PCIO fault background noise Entry point A visible?
Page 496 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. Low Video Error Message (X-band Scanner) LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point Is normal Go to Flowchart 25 PCIO fault background noise Entry point A visible?
Page 497 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 24 Low Video Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 23a From Flowchart 23a Entry point Entry point At the Receiver unplug PLXV. Monitor the signal at SKXV on the Receiver.
Page 498 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 25 Low Video Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 23a Entry point From the System Diagnostics menu select Tx/Rx BITE Does ‘Charge Trigger’...
Page 499 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 26 Low Video Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 25 Entry point If radar tuning At the Display select procedure was performed, was Is radar picture still OK? AFC tuning fault corrected?
Page 500 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 27 Low Video Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 26 Entry point Is the voltage Change Receiver or change at PLYA3 on the Trigger PCB Limiter or change Magnetron 27.5 to 31.5V? Is voltage...
Page 501 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 28 Heading Marker Error Message LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 or Flowchart 37 Entry point X-band Scanner S-band Scanner At the Scanner Control Unit set the At the Scanner Control Unit set the !WARNING! Isolator Switch to Off.
Page 502 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 29 Heading Marker Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 28 Entry point Monitor voltage at TSC12 on the Change Input PCB. Check Input PCB while rotating the cable between Input PCB and antenna by hand through one...
Page 503 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 30 Trigger Error Message LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point X-band Scanner S-band Scanner If Transceiver is aloft: at the If the Transceiver is aloft, at the Scanner Control Unit set the Scanner Unit set the Scanner On/...
Page 504 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 31 Interswitch Comms Error Message LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point Check data cable between Transceiver and Interswitch Is a ‘Interswitch Comms Error’...
Page 505 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 32 Transceiver Comms Error Message LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point Check data cable between Transceiver and PCIO Is a ‘Transceiver Comms Error’...
Page 506 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 33 Transceiver BITE Error Message LOWCHART From Flowchart 12 Entry point From System menu select Diagnostics, TxRx BITE Is Magnetron Go to Flowchart 34 Suspect Magnetron current between 6 and 9.5A on...
Page 507 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 34 Transceiver BITE Error Message (Spark Gap Test LOWCHART Failure) From Flowchart 33 !WARNING! Entry point This test exposes dangerous voltages X-band Scanner S-band Scanner At the Scanner Control Unit set the ‘On/Off’...
Page 508 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 35 Transceiver BITE Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART FromFlowchart 24 & Flowchart 33 Entry point Monitor the following voltages at PLTH on the Power Supply PCB: PLTH1 -11.2 to -12.6V PLTH2 +11.2 to +12.6V...
Page 509 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band and X-band Scanner Units. 36 Transceiver BITE Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 25 and Flowchart 33 Entry point Change Modulator PCB Is the voltage Is the voltage Unplug PLVB from the between PLVB1 &...
Page 510 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Fault Isolating Flowcharts for S-band Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and X-band Scanner Units. 37 Transceiver BITE Error Message (contd.) LOWCHART From Flowchart 33 Entry point Check data cable from PCIO. Change Trigger Board Suspect Trigger PCB Does Corrupt Data pass? Change Input Board...
Page 511 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing First-line Servicing First-line Servicing S-band Scanner Unit Figure 7.1 Location of Major Parts 65900011 7–85...
Page 512 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Access to Masthead Transceiver Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.1.1 Access to Masthead Transceiver See Figure 7.2 for instructions on how to access the masthead transceiver. Figure 7.2 Access to Transceiver – Masthead Transceiver 7–86 65900011...
Page 513 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Access to Bulkhead Transceiver 3.1.2 Access to Bulkhead Transceiver See Figure 7.3 for instructions on how to access the bulkhead transceiver. D A N G E R ! L E T H A L V O L T A G E S A R E E X P O S E D W H E N C O V E R S A R E R E M O V E D .
Page 514 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Replacing the Transceiver in the Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Masthead Turning Unit 3.1.3 Replacing the Transceiver in the Masthead Turning Unit See Figure 7.4 for instructions on removing and replacing the Transceiver from the masthead Turning Unit. DANGER! LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE EXPOSED WHEN COVERS ARE REMOVED.
Page 515 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacing the Transceiver in the Bulkhead Turning Unit 3.1.4 Replacing the Transceiver in the Bulkhead Turning Unit See Figure 7.5 for instructions on removing and replacing the Transceiver from the bulkhead Tuning Unit. D A N G E R ! LE TH A L V O LT A G E S A R E E X P O S E D W H E N T H E C O V E R S A R E R E M O V E D .
Page 516 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Magnetron Replacement – Masthead Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Transceiver 3.1.5 Magnetron Replacement – Masthead Transceiver 1. At the Scanner Control Unit set the isolating switch to the ‘OFF’ position and lock it. 2. Rotate the antenna until the front face is pointing away from the Transceiver.
Page 517 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Setting the Magnetron Current 3.1.7 Setting the Magnetron Current 1. On the Trigger PCB set LK5 and LK6 to 2–3. This is the service position and will let the transmitter transmit when the antenna is stationary.
Page 518 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Trigger PCB – Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.1.8 Trigger PCB – Replacement See Figure 7.7 and Figure 7.8 for instructions on replacement of the Trigger PCB. Set the links as shown in Figure 7.8. Figure 7.7 Replacing the Trigger PCB 7–92 65900011...
Page 519 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Trigger PCB – Replacement Figure 7.8 Trigger PCB Link Settings 65900011 7–93...
Page 520 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Modulator PCB – Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.1.9 Modulator PCB – Replacement See Figure 7.9 and Figure 7.10 for instructions on replacement of the Modulator PCB. Set the links as shown in Figure 7.10. Figure 7.9 Replacing the Modulator PCB 7–94 65900011...
Page 521 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Modulator PCB – Replacement Figure 7.10 Modulator PCB Link Settings 65900011 7–95...
Page 522 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Power Supply PCB Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.1.10 Power Supply PCB Replacement See Figure 7.11 and Figure 7.12 for instructions on replacement of the Power Supply PCB. Set the links as shown in Figure 7.12. Figure 7.11 Replacing the Power Supply PCB 7–96 65900011...
Page 523 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Power Supply PCB Replacement Figure 7.12 Power Supply PCB Link Settings 65900011 7–97...
Page 524 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Receiver Assembly – Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.1.11 Receiver Assembly – Replacement See Figure 7.13 and Figure 7.14 for instructions on replacement of the Receiver Assembly: Figure 7.13 Replacing the Receiver Assembly 65830616 7–98 65900011...
Page 525 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Bearing and Heading Marker PCB – Replacement Figure 7.14 Replacing the Receiver Assembly 65830616 3.1.12 Bearing and Heading Marker PCB – Replacement 1. At the Scanner Control Unit set the isolating switch to the ‘OFF’ position and lock it.
Page 526 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Bearing and Heading Marker PCB – Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacement 6. Remove the two securing screws and remove the PCB. 7. Replace the PCB and secure with the two screws (two dowels of different diameters locate the PCB in the correct orientation).
Page 527 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Bearing and Heading Marker PCB – Replacement Figure 7.16 Replacing the Bearing and Heading PCB 65900011 7–101...
Page 528 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Performance Monitor – Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.1.13 Performance Monitor – Replacement See Figure 7.15 and Figure 7.17 for instructions on replacement of the Receiver Assembly: Figure 7.17 Replacing the Performance Monitor 7–102 65900011...
Page 529 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Fan Assembly – Replacement 3.1.14 Fan Assembly – Replacement See Figure 7.18 for instructions on replacement of the Fan Assembly: Figure 7.18 Replacing the Fan Assembly 65900011 7–103...
Page 530 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 531 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.19 S-band Turning Unit Schematic 65900011 7–105...
Page 533 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.20 S-band Bulkhead Transceiver Schematic 65900011 7–107...
Page 535 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing X-band Scanner Unit X-band Scanner Unit Figure 7.21 Main Assemblies of X-band Bulkhead Turning Unit 65900011 7–109...
Page 536 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual X-band Scanner Unit Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.22 Main Assemblies of X-band Masthead Turning Unit 7–110 65900011...
Page 537 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing X-band Scanner Unit Figure 7.23 Fitment of Main Assemblies on X-band Masthead Turning Unit 65900011 7–111...
Page 538 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Access to Masthead Transceiver Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.24 Assemblies Fitted to Lower Casting – Bulkhead Turning Unit 3.2.1 Access to Masthead Transceiver 1. Select in the Display System menu and wait for the Shutdown System VisionMaster FT application and Windows to fully power down.
Page 539 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Access to Bulkhead Transceiver 8. On earlier units the sliding locking bolt should be pushed to the bottom of the slot in the stay to prevent inadvertent release of the upper casting. Refer to Figure 7.25.
Page 540 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Replacing the Transceiver in the Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Masthead Turning Unit Figure 7.26 X-band Bulkhead Turning Unit – assemblies fitted to lower casting 3.2.3 Replacing the Transceiver in the Masthead Turning Unit 1.
Page 541 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacing the Transceiver in the Masthead Turning Unit 4. Refer to Figure 7.23. 5. Release the four M6 captive screws that hold the microwave assembly to the waveguide transition (around the base of the Circulator plate). 6.
Page 542 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Replacing the Transceiver in the Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Masthead Turning Unit Figure 7.27 View inside Upper Casting with Transceiver removed 7–116 65900011...
Page 543 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacing the Transceiver in the Bulkhead Turning Unit 3.2.4 Replacing the Transceiver in the Bulkhead Turning Unit 1. Refer to Section 3.2.2 ‘Access to Bulkhead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects. 2.
Page 544 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Replacing the Transceiver in the Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Bulkhead Turning Unit 15. Fully tighten the three screws in the Modulator heat sink. 16. Fully tighten the two large bolts in the slotted holes in the PSU heat sink. Note: This sequence is important to make sure the microwave alignment takes priority in terms of mechanical tolerances.
Page 545 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacing the Transceiver in the Bulkhead Turning Unit P O W E R S U P P L Y P C B 2 S L O T T E D H O L E S ( T R A N S C E I V E R R E M O V A L ) M A I N S F U S E M A I N S I N P U T F I L T E R C O V E R...
Page 546 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Magnetron Replacement – Masthead Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing and Bulkhead Transceivers 3.2.5 Magnetron Replacement – Masthead and Bulkhead Transceivers 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’ or Section 3.2.2 ‘Access to Bulkhead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects.
Page 547 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Trigger PCB – Replacement 3.2.7 Trigger PCB – Replacement 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’ or Section 3.2.2 ‘Access to Bulkhead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects.
Page 548 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Trigger PCB – Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.30 Trigger PCB Link Settings 7–122 65900011...
Page 549 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Modulator PCB – Replacement 3.2.8 Modulator PCB – Replacement 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’ or Section 3.2.2 ‘Access to Bulkhead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects.
Page 550 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Modulator PCB – Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.32 Modulator PCB Link Settings 7–124 65900011...
Page 551 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Power Supply PCB – Replacement 3.2.9 Power Supply PCB – Replacement 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’ or Section 3.2.2 ‘Access to Bulkhead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects.
Page 552 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Power Supply PCB – Replacement Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.34 Power Supply PCB Link Settings 7–126 65900011...
Page 553 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Receiver Assembly – Replacement (Masthead) 3.2.10 Receiver Assembly – Replacement (Masthead) 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects. 2. Check that the Transceiver is fully isolated from the ship’s supply. 3.
Page 554 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Bearing and Heading Marker PCB – Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacement 3.2.12 Bearing and Heading Marker PCB – Replacement 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’ or Section 3.2.2 ‘Access to Bulkhead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects.
Page 555 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Motor Drive Board – Replacement 3.2.15 Motor Drive Board – Replacement 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects. 2. Check that the Transceiver is fully isolated from the ship’s supply. 3.
Page 556 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Motor and Gearbox Assembly – Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacement Figure 7.35 Motor Drive Board Retaining screws 3.2.16 Motor and Gearbox Assembly – Replacement 1. Refer to Section 3.2.1 ‘Access to Masthead Transceiver’, paying attention to all safety aspects.
Page 557 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Drive Belt – Replacement 9. Replacement is the reverse of the removal process, taking care to engage the motor pulley into the drive belt. 3.2.17 Drive Belt – Replacement 1.
Page 558 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 559 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.36 X-band Turning Unit (Aloft) Schematic 65900011 7–133...
Page 561 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.37 X-band Transceiver Schematic 65900011 7–135...
Page 563 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.38 X-band Turning Unit (Bulkhead) Schematic 65900011 7–137...
Page 565 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Monitor Unit - Replacement Monitor Unit - Replacement 1. Shut down the system from the VisionMaster FT application, and when fully powered down, switch the On/Off switch located on the underside of the Control Panel to OFF.
Page 566 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Control Panel Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Control Panel Before replacing any control panel modules shut down the system from the VisionMaster FT application, and when fully powered down, switch the On/Off switch located on the underside of the Control Panel to OFF. Figure 7.40 Control Panel Assembly 3.4.1 Replacing the Trackball Assembly...
Page 567 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacing the USB Connector 4. Connect the cable from the PCIO unit to the rear of the switch unit, connect the earth lead on the cable assembly to the earth stud between the two plain washers.
Page 568 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Replacing the SC2 PCB Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 4. From the rear of the Processor disconnect the following two cables (the remaining cables to the Processor do not need to be disconnected) : a.
Page 569 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing PCIO Unit PCIO Unit Figure 7.42 PCIO Unit WARNING! – Lethal Voltage Hazard Lethal voltages may be exposed when access covers are removed. Only qualified persons should work on the equipment when power is applied.
Page 570 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Removing the PCIO Unit Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.6.1 Removing the PCIO Unit Although completely removing the PCIO unit from its support shelf is not always necessary when replacing individual modules, it may be preferable, depending on ease of access for servicing.
Page 571 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Replacing the Main PCB Figure 7.43 PCIO Unit with top cover removed 3.6.2 Replacing the Main PCB 1. With all cables disconnected from main PCB, remove fastener securing the 9-way ribbon power cable to the PSB shield and disconnect cable from the PLP terminal.
Page 572 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Replacing the Power Supply PCB Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 3.6.3 Replacing the Power Supply PCB 1. Disconnect the cable from the 4-way terminal block to the power supply PLTA terminal. 2. Disconnect the 9-way ribbon cable from the main PSB to the power supply PLTB terminal.
Page 573 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Figure 7.44 Power Supply PCB - circuit diagram 65900011 7–147...
Page 575 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Limited Spares List for Field Replacement Limited Spares List for Field Replacement Console Assembly Module Part Number 19” Kit (Monitor Unit) 65817G 23.1” Monitor Unit (Hatteland) 65923C 23.1” Monitor Unit (Melford) 65923M Processor Unit (with SC2 Card) 65901AR...
Page 576 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual 2-Way Interswitch 65842A Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing 2-Way Interswitch 65842A Assembly Part Number PCB ASSEMBLY T65842800 6-Way Interswitch 65846A Assembly Part Number PCB ASSEMBLY T65846800 BYPASS PCB ASSEMBLY T65846801 Spares for Transceivers and Turning Units The tables below list the spares for standard Transceivers and Turning Units.
Page 577 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing S-band Turning Units (Masthead and Bulkhead) 4.4.1 S-band Turning Units (Masthead and Bulkhead) Assembly Part Number TRIGGER PCB ASSEMBLY T65801801 INPUT PCB ASSEMBLY (MASTHEAD TRANSCEIVER) T65801804 or T65801813 INPUT PCB ASSEMBLY (BULKHEAD TRANSCEIVER) T65801814 POWER SUPPLY PCB ASSEMBLY T65801809...
Page 578 Chapter 7 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Standard X-band Turning Units and Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Transceivers 4.4.2 Standard X-band Turning Units and Transceivers 65825A, 65825G, 65825H, 65825P, 65825W, 65825Lyy, 65825Myy, 65825Pyy, 65825Wyy, 65810A, 65810G, 65810H, 65810P, 65810W, 65810Myy, 65810Pyy, 65810Wyy Assembly Part Number...
Page 579 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 7 Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing Standard X-band Turning Units and Transceivers MAGNETRON (25kW) T91003496 CIRCULATOR T91005227 PERFORMANCE MONITOR T91005220 MOTOR DRIVE & DYNAMIC BRAKE PCB ASSEMBLY T65801811 MOTOR & GEARBOX ASSEMBLY T91003765 IMPELLER 65801136 MAINS FILTER PCB ASSEMBLY T65825601 FUSE...
Page 580 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 581 H A P T E R O U T I N E A I N T E N A N C E...
Page 582 Chapter 8 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Routine Maintenance O N T E N T S Introduction ..........................8-3 Maintenance Plan ........................ 8-4 8–2 65900011...
Page 583 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 8 Routine Maintenance Introduction Introduction The VisionMaster FT System is designed to function reliably for many years. To make sure of the best possible performance, you must complete specific maintenance tasks at regular intervals. This chapter has details of the recommended maintenance plan.
Page 584 Chapter 8 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Maintenance Plan Routine Maintenance Maintenance Plan WARNING! – Lethal Voltage Hazard Before the following maintenance tasks are started (except the 3 monthly actions), the equipment must be isolated from the mains supply. No components or assemblies should be touched for at least five minutes after isolation.
Page 585 H A P T E R O D I F I C A T I O N S...
Page 586 Chapter 9 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Modifications O N T E N T S 9.1 Introduction...................... 9-3 9–2 65900011...
Page 587 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 9 Modifications Introduction 9.1 Introduction This chapter will be used for recording system and equipment modifications (including the issue of Modification Leaflets), and for conveying information released after publication. 65900011 9–3...
Page 588 N T E N T I O N A L L Y E F T L A N K...
Page 589 H A P T E R N T E R S W I T C H N I T S...
Page 590 Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Interswitch Units O N T E N T S Interswitch Units - General View..............10-5 Interswitch Units - General Description............10-6 System Configuration..................10-7 Installation and Commissioning ..............10-8 Siting Considerations................10-8 Interswitch Hardware Configuration............10-8 4.2.1 Dil Switches....................
Page 591 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units List of Figures I S T O F I G U R E S Figure 10.1 2-Way Interswitch Unit 65842A – General View......10-5 Figure 10.2 6-Way Interswitch Unit 65846A – General View......10-5 Figure 10.3 Placement of Interswitch Unit in typical VisionMaster System ..10-7 Figure 10.4 2-Way Interswitch Unit –...
Page 592 Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Tables Interswitch Units I S T O F A B L E S Table 1: Link Settings 1 & 2................10-8 Table 2: Link Settings 3 & 4................10-9 Table 3: Radar Video Input................10-15 Table 4: Typical Examples of Status Panel Read-Outs for 2-Way ....
Page 593: Interswitch Units - General View
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units Interswitch Units - General View Interswitch Units - General View Figure 10.1 2-Way Interswitch Unit 65842A – General View Figure 10.2 6-Way Interswitch Unit 65846A – General View 65900011 10–5...
Page 594: Interswitch Units - General Description
Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Units - General Description Interswitch Units Interswitch Units - General Description The Interswitch Units are used as part of a Marine Radar System for installation in ships’ bridges and wheelhouses. An Interswitched system comprises more than one radar combined so that the whole system can be controlled and configured from any display position.
Page 595: System Configuration
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units System Configuration System Configuration BRIDGEMASTER BRIDGEMASTER SCANNER UNIT SCANNER UNIT X or S-BAND X or S-BAND BRIDGEMASTER E INTERSWITCH 65842 / 65846 VISIONMASTER FT VISIONMASTER FT DISPLAY UNIT DISPLAY UNIT Figure 10.3 Placement of Interswitch Unit in typical VisionMaster System 65900011 10–7...
Page 596: Installation And Commissioning
Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Installation and Commissioning Interswitch Units Installation and Commissioning Siting Considerations The maximum separation between the Interswitch and an operating display should not exceed 12 metres. (i.e. if only one display in the system may be functioning, and the other displays are turned off;...
Page 597 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units Interswitch Hardware Configuration Table 2: Link Settings 3 & 4 Link Settings Factory set 1-2 Not fitted 4.2.2 Installation Drawings For installation of the 2-Way Interswitch and 6-Way Interswitch, refer to Figure 10.4 and Figure 10.5. 65900011 10–9...
Page 598 Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Hardware Configuration Interswitch Units Figure 10.4 2-Way Interswitch Unit – Installation Drawing 10–10 65900011...
Page 599 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units Interswitch Hardware Configuration Figure 10.5 6-Way Interswitch Unit – Installation Drawing 65900011 10–11...
Page 600 Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Hardware Configuration Interswitch Units Figure 10.6 2-Way Interswitch PCB Assembly 65842800 10–12 65900011...
Page 601 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units Interswitch Hardware Configuration Figure 10.7 6-Way Interswitch PCB Assembly 65846800 65900011 10–13...
Page 602: Interface To Transceiver And Display Unit
Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Hardware Configuration Interswitch Units Bypass connectors TST1, TSD1, SKT1 and SKD1 Figure 10.8 6-Way Interswitch Bypass PCB Assembly 65846801 4.2.3 Interface to Transceiver and Display Unit There is a bi-directional serial port to send and receive signals between the display unit and the transceiver.
Page 603: Bypass Connections For 2-Way Interswitch
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units Interswitch Hardware Configuration Table 3: Radar Video Input Parameter Values Peak amplitude 2.5V to -5.5V Shoulder noise -0.25V minimum Ω Input Impedance ± 10% 4.2.4 Bypass Connections for 2-Way Interswitch On the Interswitch PCB, additional connectors are provided. These allow a display to be connected to a Transceiver, bypassing the Interswitch.
Page 604: System Status For The 2-Way Interswitch
Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Hardware Configuration Interswitch Units 4.2.7 System Status for the 2-Way Interswitch Visual indication of the system status is provided by green and red LEDs which show whether a display is connected to Transceiver A or Transceiver B.
Page 605: Interconnections
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units Interswitch Hardware Configuration 4.2.10 Interconnections All connections to the Interswitch physically plug directly into the Interswitch logic PCB. The cables to the Turning Units/Transceivers consist of a quad twisted pair cable with overall screen for Trigger, SART Video and the bi-directional serial data, and a co-ax cable for Video.
Page 606 Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Interswitch Hardware Configuration Interswitch Units FILE REF:ISWSYS.DWG CABLES FOR: COMPASS (6 CORE) LOG (2 CORE) NAV I/P (2 CORE) Figure 10.9 Block Diagram – Interswitched System 10–18 65900011...
Page 607: Technical Specification
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 10 Interswitch Units Technical Specification Technical Specification Interswitch Power Supply Each Display Unit supplies +12V (+15V) & -12V (-15V) to the Interswitch. The +12V (+15V) inputs are diode OR'd to produce ≈ +11V (+14V). The -12V (-15V) inputs are diode OR'd to produce ≈ -11V (+14V). An on-board regulator produces +5V for the logic.
Page 608: Environmental Specification
Chapter 10 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Environmental Specification Interswitch Units Environmental Specification Temperature Operating -15°C to +55°C Storage -25°C to +70°C Relative Humidity 95% at 40°C (non condensing) Weights and Dimensions Nominal Height Depth Width Weight (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) 2-Way Interswitch Unit 65842A Nominal Height Depth...
Page 609 H A P T E R D D I T I O N A L E A T U R E S...
Page 610 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Contents Additional Features O N T E N T S Introduction .......................... 11-5 Technical Specification ..................... 11-6 General ......................... 11-6 Isolated Ship’s Heading Marker Output .............. 11-6 Pulse Bearing Output ....................11-7 Synchro and Resolver Bearing Output ..............
Page 611 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features List of Figures I S T O F I G U R E S Figure 11.1 X-band Turning Unit Cable Entry Installation Drawing ....11-17 Figure 11.2 S-band Turning Unit Cable Entry Installation Drawing ....11-18 Figure 11.3 Input PCB Assembly 65801815.............
Page 612 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual List of Tables Additional Features I S T O F A B L E S Table 1: Heading Marker Output 1 ..............11-6 Table 2: Heading Marker Output 2 ..............11-6 Table 3: Pulse Bearing Output 1................ 11-7 Table 4: Pulse Bearing Output 2................
Page 613: Introduction
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Introduction Introduction This chapter contains the additional information required to cover the installation and operation of radar systems equipped with the ‘Additional Features’ option. The additional features are as follows: • Isolated Ship’s Heading Marker output, RS422, and uncommitted relay contacts •...
Page 614: Technical Specification
Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Technical Specification Additional Features Technical Specification General This section only gives details of the technical specification for the ‘additional features’, for all other parameters see Chapter 1 ‘Technical Specification’. Except where indicated, the following specification applies equally to X-band and S-band Transceivers, and Turning Units.
Page 615: Pulse Bearing Output
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Pulse Bearing Output Pulse Bearing Output Output 1 Table 3: Pulse Bearing Output 1 Parameter Value Output Type Open drain FET (referenced to 0V) Pulses per Revolution 4096 Voltage Rating 25V DC maximum Current Rating 100mA maximum Mark Space Ratio...
Page 616: Synchro And Resolver Bearing Output
Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Synchro and Resolver Bearing Additional Features Output Synchro and Resolver Bearing Output The turning unit may be fitted with one size 11 synchro or resolver. This is not aligned, any alignment must be made externally. Control transmitter (CX) or control differential transmitter (CDX) synchro options are available.
Page 617: Pre-Trigger Output
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Pre-trigger Output The standard resolver that is available is: 11M6P1 Table 7: Resolver 11M6P1 Outputs Value Parameter Type Data transmission Ratio Input Voltage 26V rms line to line Output Voltage 11.8V rms line to line Frequency 400Hz Pre-trigger Output...
Page 618 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Radar Silence Input Additional Features Closing Contact Table 10: Closing Contact Inputs Parameter Value Input Type Uncommitted closing contact Voltage on Open Contact 6V max Sink Current Through Closed Contact 4mA max Response Time Within 1 PRI Sense Selectable RS423...
Page 619: External Trigger Input
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features External Trigger Input External Trigger Input Table 12: External Trigger Inputs Parameter Value Amplitude 4.0V min. 40.0V max Duration 0.2μs min. 40μs max Polarity Positive Rise Time (10% - 90%) <50ns Delay to Magnetron Output 11μs approx.
Page 620: Antenna Speed Selection Input
Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Antenna Speed Selection Input Additional Features Antenna Speed Selection Input An isolated closing contact can be connected to the X-band turning unit to enable remote selection between normal and high speed antenna rotation. In the absence of the closing contacts, links are used to preset the rotation speed to normal or high speed.
Page 621: Installation And Interconnections
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Installation and Interconnections Installation and Interconnections General To make use of the ‘additional features’, extra cables need to be fitted to the Turning Unit or Transceiver. To help with fitting the extra cables, the Turning Units are supplied with additional cable glands.
Page 622 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual X and S-band Turning Unit Additional Features Connections Cable No: EMC CAT – Cable Type: 16 - 2 - 6C From: Turning Unit Unit Connector No: TSD Unit Connector No: Cable Connector Type: 159749 BL3.5/15 Cable Connector Type: Manufacturer: Weidmuller Manufacturer: Connector:...
Page 623 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features X and S-band Turning Unit Connections Cable No: EMC CAT – Cable Type: From: Turning Unit Unit Connector No: TSD Unit Connector No: Cable Connector Type: 159749 BL3.5/15 Cable Connector Type: Manufacturer: Weidmuller Manufacture: Line Function...
Page 624: And S-Band Transceiver Connections
Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual X and S-band Transceiver Additional Features Connections 3.2.2 X and S-band Transceiver Connections Cable No: EMC CAT – Cable Type: PT1YM (75ohm coax) From Transceiver Unit Unit Connector No: SKH Unit Connector: Cable Connector Type: L734PNI Cable Connector Type: Manufacturer;...
Page 625 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features X and S-band Transceiver Connections Figure 11.1 X-band Turning Unit Cable Entry Installation Drawing 65900011 11–17...
Page 626 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual X and S-band Transceiver Additional Features Connections Figure 11.2 S-band Turning Unit Cable Entry Installation Drawing 11–18 65900011...
Page 627: Configuring Printed Circuit Boards
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Configuring Printed Circuit Boards. Configuring Printed Circuit Boards. 3.3.1 Input PCB Assembly 65801815 Used in S-band and X-band bulkhead transceiver types 65810F, 65810L, 65825F, 65825L, 65831B L K 7 L K 6 L K 1 L K 2 L K 3 Figure 11.3 Input PCB Assembly 65801815...
Page 628 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Input PCB Assembly 65801815 Additional Features 3.3.1.3 Input types RS422 not fitted or parked on pin 1 (in other words, not linking two pins.) fitted 2–3 not fitted (park on pin 1) Transmission is inhibited when the input at TSD1 is positive wrt that at TSD2 To change the sense of operation of the input reverse the connections to TSD1 and 2 RS423...
Page 629: Input Pcb Assembly 65801815
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Input PCB Assembly 65801819 Transmission is inhibited when TSD2 is shorted to 0V. (TSC8) To change the sense of operation of the input: fitted 2–3 fitted 1–2 not fitted (park on pin 1) Connect input to TSD1 Transmission is enabled when TSD1 is shorted to 0V.
Page 630 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Input PCB Assembly 65801819 Additional Features 3.3.2.1 Default Settings The default setting for Turning Units 65801Cxx, 65825Nxx, 65825Txx, 65810Nxx, 65810Txx is for high-speed rotation. To select normal speed rotation link TSK1 to TSK2. Table 16: Default Settings for Input PCB Assembly 65801819 Unit Type 65801CAx 2–3...
Page 631 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Input PCB Assembly 65801819 3.3.2.3 Input Types RS422 not fitted or parked on pin 1 (in other words, not linking two pins.) fitted 2–3 fitted 1–2 Transmission is inhibited when the input at TSD10 is positive with respect to TSD11 To change the sense of operation of the input, reverse the connections to TSD10 and TSD11.
Page 632 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Input PCB Assembly 65801819 Additional Features Closing Contact or No Input (default setting) No closing contact option available on units with Trigger PCB 65801803 fitted 1–2 fitted 1–2 fitted 1–2 Connect input to TSD11 Transmission is inhibited when TSD11 is shorted to 0V (TSC8) To change the sense of operation of the input: fitted 2–3 fitted 1–2...
Page 633 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Input PCB Assembly 65801819 3.3.2.5 LK5: Fixed/Adjustable Heading Marker Selection This link lets you select between an adjustable heading marker that can be preset to lead or lag the true heading, or a fixed heading marker. Usually the link will be set to the adjustable heading maker position.
Page 634 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Input PCB Assembly 65801819 Additional Features Remote Speed Selection Enabled fitted 2–3 Remote Speed Selection Disabled not fitted or parked on pin1 (in other words, not linking two pins) LK9: Forced Antenna Rotation Only applicable to Turning Unit Type 65825LAR, 65801Cxx, 65810Nxx, 65810Txx, 65825Nxx, 65825Txx.
Page 635: Input Pcb Assembly 65801821
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Input PCB Assembly 65801821 3.3.3 Input PCB Assembly 65801821 Used in X Band bulkhead transceiver types 65810B, 65810T, 65825B, 65825T. LK6 LK7 LK1 Figure 11.5 Input PCB Assembly 65801821 3.3.3.1 Default Settings Table 17: Default Settings for Input PCB Assembly 65801821 Unit Type 65810B 65825B...
Page 636 Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Input PCB Assembly 65801821 Additional Features 3.3.3.3 Input Type RS422 not fitted or parked on pin 1 (in other words, not linking two pins.) fitted 2–3 not fitted (park on pin 1) Transmission is inhibited when the input at TSD1 is positive wrt that at TSD2 To change the sense of operation of the input reverse the connections to TSD1 and 2 RS423...
Page 637: Pulse Bearing Pcb Assembly 65801826
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Pulse Bearing PCB Assembly 65801826 To change the sense of operation of the input: fitted 2–3 fitted 1–2 not fitted (park on pin 1) Connect input to TSD1. Transmission is enabled when TSD1 is shorted to 0V (TSC8). 3.3.4 Pulse Bearing PCB Assembly 65801826 Fitted to X-Band Turning Unit types 65801Cxx, 65810Nxx, 65810Txx,...
Page 638: Motor Drive Board 65801827
Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Motor Drive Board 65801827 Additional Features 3.3.4.1 LK1: Speed Select Normal Speed Selected fitted 1–2 High-Speed Selected not fitted or parked on pin1 (in other words, not linking two pins) Selectable Speed Selected fitted 2–3 3.3.5 Motor Drive Board 65801827 Fitted to X-band Turning Unit types 65801Cxx, 65810Nxx, 65810Txx,...
Page 639 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Motor Drive Board 65801827 3.3.5.1 LK1: Speed Select Normal Speed Selected fitted 1–2 High-Speed Selected not fitted or parked on pin1 (in other words, not linking two pins) Selectable Speed Selected fitted 2–3 65900011 11–31...
Page 640: Spares List For Field Replacement Modules
Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Spares List for Field Replacement Additional Features Modules Spares List for Field Replacement Modules Standard PCBs are replaced by Additional Features variants in systems with additional features. The following list shows the boards that are different in the Additional Features systems.
Page 641: X-Band Turning Unit (For Use With Bulkhead Transceiver)
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features X-band Turning Unit (for use with Bulkhead Transceiver) X-band Turning Unit (for use with Bulkhead Transceiver) Table 20: X-band Turning Unit (Bulkhead Transceiver) Spares Description Spare Part Number Input PCB T65801819 Pulse Bearing PCB T65801826 Motor Drive PCB T65801827...
Page 642: S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver Unit 65831B
Chapter 11 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual S-band Bulkhead Transceiver Unit Additional Features 65831B S-band Bulkhead Transceiver Unit 65831B Table 24: Transceiver Unit 65831B Spares Description Spare Part Number Trigger Board T65801803, T65801806 Input Board T65801815 * T65801806 can be used to replace T65801803, but if the radar silence input is being used with the RS422 format it will be necessary to connect a 120 ohm resistor between TSD1 and TSD2.
Page 643: Circuit Diagrams
VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Circuit Diagrams Circuit Diagrams This sections includes circuit diagrams for the Input PCBs, for the main unit schematic diagrams see Chapter 7 ‘Fault Reporting and First Line Servicing’. 65900011 11–35...
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Page 645 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Figure 11.8 Circuit Diagram Input PCB 65801819 65900011 11–37...
Page 647 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Figure 11.9 Circuit Diagram Input PCB 65801815 65900011 11–39...
Page 649 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Chapter 11 Additional Features Figure 11.10 Circuit Diagram Input PCB 65801821 65900011 11–41...
Page 651 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary G L O S S A R Y 65900011 Glossary–1...
Page 652 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary of Terms Acquisition An area on the video circle that has been defined by the operator. Zone Any target that enters this zone is automatically acquired and tracked. Activated Target A symbol representing the automatic or manual activation of a sleeping target for the display of additional graphically presented information including: a vector (speed and course over ground);...
Page 653 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary Consistent The CCRP is a location on own ship, to which all horizontal Common measurements such as target range, bearing, relative course, Reference Point relative speed, closest point of approach (CPA) or time to closest (CCRP) point of approach (TCPA) are referenced, typically the conning position of the bridge.
Page 654 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Dead A method of estimating the position of a ship without astronomical Reckoning observations, as by applying to a previously determined position the course and distance traveled since. Distance To Go Distance to next action, such as a turn, while running a Voyage (DTG) Plan.
Page 655 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary Gain The ratio of the signal output of a system to the signal input of the system expressed in dB. A gain of 10 would imply that the signal power had increased by a factor of 10. There are two general usages of the term in radar: (a) antenna gain (or gain factor) is the ratio of the power transmitted along the beam axis to that of an isotropic radiator...
Page 656 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Heatsink Device used to conduct away and disperse the heat generated by electronic components. Heading-to-Steer Command. Heading order sent to an autopilot from an external electronic navigation aid, such as the ECDIS. International Hydrographic Office. IHO has developed an ENC product specification as the standard for ECDIS data, and has published this specification in its Special Publication No.
Page 657 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary Nautical mile The nautical mile is closely related to the geographical mile which (NM) is defined as the length of one minute of arc on the earth's equator. By international agreement, the nautical mile is now defined as 1852 meters (1.15 standard miles).
Page 658 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Random Memory used in computer systems. RAM is volatile memory, Access Memory which does not hold data when the power is turned off Range Rings A set of concentric circles labeled by distance from the central point, useful for judging distance (especially from own ship).
Page 659 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary System SENC means a database resulting from the transformation of the Electronic ENC by ECDIS for appropriate use, updates to the ENC by Navigational appropriate means, and other data added by the mariner. It is this Chart (SENC) database that is actually accessed by ECDIS for the display generation and other navigational functions, and is the equivalent...
Page 660 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual TTMG Track To Make Good. In the context of the ECDIS, TTMG denotes a temporary plan which may be activated at any time, and which by default consists of a 500 nm track line on present heading. Turning Unit Contains the Antenna rotation motor, the microwave rotary joint, and may contain an integral Transceiver.
Page 661 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary Waypoint A geographical location (for example, latitude and longitude) on a route indicating a significant event on a vessel’s planned route (for example, course alteration point, calling in point, etc.). WGS-84 World Geodetic System 1984. Chart datum specified in accordance with the IMO ECDIS standard.
Page 662 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary of Abbreviations Symbols μA Microamp (0.000001 amps) Microsecond (0.000001 seconds) μ Ω Ohms φ Phase Ampere Alternating Current Analog to Digital Converter Automatic Frequency Control (fine tuning) Automatic Identification System ARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid – a system wherein radar targets are automatically acquired and tracked and collision situations computer assessed and warnings given.
Page 663 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary Constant Radius Turn CourSE [through water] Control transmitter Decibel. Direct Current Electronic Bearing Line Electromagnetic Compatibility Electronic Plotting Aid ERBL Electronic Range and Bearing Line Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time of Departure Foot or feet Flat Panel Display Greenwich Mean Time Global Positioning System...
Page 664 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Kilometre Knot (one nautical mile per hour – 1.15 mph) Kilovolt (1000 Volts) Kilowatt (1000 Watts) Local-Area Network Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode LNFE Low Noise Front End Long Pulse (available from 3 NM and upwards) Metre Milliamp (0.001 Amps) Megahertz (1000000 Hertz)
Page 665 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Glossary Printed Circuit Board PCIO PC Imput/Output Processor Electronics Unit Power Factor Correction Pulse Forming Network Performance Monitor Plan Position Indicator Pulse Repetition Frequency Pulse Repetition Interval Power Supply Unit RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring Random Access Memory Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Interference RM(R)
Page 666 Glossary VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Short Pulse (available below 3 NM) Speed Through Water T BRG Target Bearing/True Bearing TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach [to own ship] True Motion Temporary Route Plan Time To Go. Time to next action, such as a turn, while running a Route Plan.
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Page 668 Index VisionMaster Ship’s Manual bulkhead transceiver 3-73 to 3-84 S-band Numerics 3-40 to 3-52 X-band 4096 pulse bearing output 1-11 cable glands 3-69 details for S-band 3-35 AFC 7-35, 7-44 details for X-band 3-69 fitting S-band 7-54 3-37 fitting X-band 7-43 trigger cabling information...
Page 669 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Index interconnections 7-38, 7-40, 11-13 3-134 diagrams international specifications 1-46 isolation transformer unit 3-88 facilities 5-21 video setting MERGEFORMAT false echoes 3-16 fan assembly limiter drive PCB 7-43 replacement in S-band 7-104 transceiver limiting relative wind speed fault isolating flowcharts S-Band 7-55...
Page 670 Index VisionMaster Ship’s Manual mixer 7-35 polarisation modulator 7-44 S-Band X-Band modulator PCB power requirements 1-43 7-48 inputs power supply 7-49 outputs 7-48 7-33 overview S-band replacement in S-band start-up 7-95 transceiver power supply PCB replacement in X-band replacement in S-band 7-123 transceiver 7-97...
Page 671 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Index rotational speed S-band scanner unit 7-31 7-34 S-band microwave 7-34 X-band modulator PCB 7-31 physical arrangements 7-33 power supply 7-35 receiver 7-31 technical description S-band 7-33 transceiver overview 3-69 cable gland details 7-34 trigger PCB ?? to 3-72 installation 7-38 turning unit overview...
Page 672 Index VisionMaster Ship’s Manual tellbacks 7-51, 7-53 variable range marker accuracy 1-6 thermal current trip settings 3-88 timer 7-54 transceiver power supply 7-47 overview waveguide 3-13, 3-45 transceiver specification 3-45 bend radius mounting arrangements 3-46 connecting receiver 3-51 installation transmitter 3-40 signal loss transmit 7-53...
Page 673 VisionMaster Ship’s Manual Index 7-130 replacement X-band transceiver 7-129 motor drive PCB replacement 11-16 connections performance monitor 7-152 spares list 7-128 replacement X-band turning unit 7-125 power supply PCB replacement 11-13 connections 7-127 receiver replacement 7-152, 11-32, 11-33 spares list 7-114 replacing Xr adjust 7-43...
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