Operating Manual Table of contents INTRODUCTION ......................... 3 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT ..........4 Description ..........................4 Technical specifications ......................4 Structure and operation of the Product .................. 5 Measurement instruments, tools and appliances ..............6 Marking and sealing ......................7 Packaging ..........................
This operating manual (hereinafter referred to as OM) is intended to describe the structure, operating principles, technical specifications and service of NMEA amplifier- distributor MDU-102 (hereinafter referred to as the Product, the MDU). In addition to the instructions given in this document, the safety regulations and rules applicable in the field shall be observed.
Operating Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT 1.1 D ESCRIPTION The Product is designed for the multiplication of NMEA 0183 signals, version 1-3 (IEC 61162-1, 61162-2) or other serial data transmissions via RS-232 and RS-422/485 interfaces from one or two sources. The unit provides a checksum test for data received on the first channel.
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 1.3 S TRUCTURE AND OPERATION OF THE RODUCT 1.3.1 The Product is manufactured in metal casing where a grounding stud and connection ports are located, see Figure 1. Figure 1 – The Prodict’s appearance The Product’s functional elements are represented in Table 2.
Operating Manual Table 3 – Assignment of the Product port terminals Terminal № Connector Description (assignment) «12/24V» To connect input power supply – «CH1» To input data «CH2» «AI 1», «AI 2», To output data via optoisolated outputs «BI 1», «BI 2» «A 1», «A 2», To output data «B 1», «B 2»...
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 1.5 M ARKING AND SEALING The Product has a nameplate indicating name, serial number, date of manufac- turing, weight, protection degree, input voltage and power consumption. The sealing of the Product is not provided. 1.6 P ACKAGING At the time of delivery the Product is packed in a corrugated board box and in- ner packaging (air bubble film) ensuring its transportation and storage at the warehouse.
Operating Manual INTENDED USE OF THE PRODUCT PERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS Select the installation site in compliance with operational constraints (operating temperature and protection degree – IP). Caution! Distance between the installation site and magnetic compass shall not be less than 1 m! SAGE PREPARATIONS 2.2.1 Safety features While preparing the Product for operation, check it visually after unpacking;...
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 2.2.4 To switch The Product off: a) transfer circuit breakers of main power switchboard to «OFF» position; b) disconnect the connection cables. SAGE OF THE PRODUCT 2.3.1 Operation modes The MDU ensures operation in three modes: a) Signal multiplication mode with select of active channel;...
Page 11
Operating Manual Figure 4 – DIP-switch «SW1» on the Product’s PCB Modes are selected by DIP-switches «SW1» position «9» and «10» according to Table 5. Table 5 – Modes and corresponding DIP-switch «SW1» positions «SW1» «ХР1» Multiplication mode Input channel position «9»...
Page 12
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 Figure 5 – The Product’s operation scheme in signal multiplication mode Active channel may be selected in three ways: a) Automatic select of active channel; b) Manual select of active channel; c) Remote select of active channel.
Page 13
Operating Manual Figure 6 – Connector «ХР1» When jumper is set to position «CH1», input «CH1» is activated forcefully, au- tomatic switchover to «CH2» does not occur. When jumper is set to position «CH2», input «CH2» is activated forcefully, automatic switchover to «CH1» does not occur. 2.3.2.4 Remote select of active channel is a type of manual channel select.
Page 14
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 Figure 8 – The Product’s operation scheme in independent mode Data received on «CH1» input is transmitted to group outputs А («AI 1», «AI 2», «A 1», «A 2»), where «AI» – optoisolated outputs, «A» – non-optoisolated outputs.
Page 15
Operating Manual Figure 9 – The Product’s operation scheme in checksum test mode To ensure correct decoding of received data, provide pre-configuration of input signal parameters that are configured using DIP-switches on the PCB. Configuration of input interfaces parameters is carried out by DIP-switches «SW1» on the PCB according to Tables 6–8.
Page 16
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 Table 6 – Stop bit configuration «SW1» position «2» Stop bit Note – In Tables 6–8 «0» - means “switched off” (OFF), and «1» means “switched on” (ON). Table 7 – Parity configuration «SW1» Parity position «3»...
Page 17
Operating Manual 2.3.5 Alarm principle of operation Operation principle of alarm is based on voltage output +5 VDC to the line. To connect external alarm, for example, remote alarm unit AU-106, terminal block «+5V ALARM» is provided on PCB, see Figure 10. Figure 10 –...
Page 18
2.3.7 LEDs LEDs that indicate parameters are located on the PCB, see Table 10 and Figure 11. Figure 11 – Layout of LEDs on MDU-102 PCB Table 10 – LEDs for MDU parameters № Description Data in (input data) Signal on «CH1»...
Page 19
Operating Manual № Description Data out (output data) Output signal on output group «А», while trans- «GRP A» mitting data LED is flashing Output signal on output group «В», while trans- «GRP B» mitting data LED is flashing Active ch (active channel) Current active channel «CH1», if channel is ac- «CH1»...
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 TECHNICAL SERVICE OF THE PRODUCT 3.1 G ENERAL DESCRIPTION The Product’s TS shall be provided by the staff acquainted with its composition, structure and operation features. In order to provide safe and reliable operation for the Product, the staff shall maintain semi-annual TS.
Operating Manual Table 12 – Checklist № 1. Visual check of the Product Man-hours per To be done Routine 1 Product 1 check completeness and appearance of the Product; mechanical damage, paint defects must be absent; marking plates shall be present; legends are to be read easily;...
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 CURRENT REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT 4.1 G ENERAL DESCRIPTION To diagnose the problem, see Table 14. If you cannot diagnose the problem, contact the Manufacturer’s service centre. 4.2 S AFETY FEATURES Any repair works must be provided by personnel examined and received proper qualifications in the area of the occupational safety.
Operating Manual STORAGE The Product must be stored in packaging inside areas complying with the re- quired storage conditions (+ 5…+ 40 °С) with the concentration of dust, oil, moisture and aggressive impurities in the air within the required limits for the working areas of production facilities.
NMEA amplifier-distributor MDU-102 TRANSPORTATION The Product must be transported in the Manufacturer's transportation package in closed means of transport. Types of shipment: - motor vehicle and railroad transportation in closed means of transport (cov- ered cars, multipurpose containers); - air transportation (in sealed and heated compartments);...
Operating Manual DISPOSAL New equipment, the parts of the Product damaged during operation, and any overage equipment must not be disposed as standard household wastes, since they con- tain the materials suitable for re-use. Decommissioned and non-used components of the Product must be delivered to a special waste disposal center licensed by local authorities.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the MDU-102 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers