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- Page 1 PROCESSOR REGATTA Part number: 90-60-384 USER MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE Version V4.0 6 Rue Gutenberg – Zi de Kerandré 56700 – HENNEBONT – France www.nke-marine-electronics.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10.1 ONFIGURING THE FOR THE FIRST CONNECTION TO THE ROCESSOR EGATTA 10.1.1 Connecting the Processor Regatta to the PC 10.1.2 Configuring the network connection with Windows Seven 10.1.3 Configuring the network connection with Windows 10™ 10.1.4 Testing the connection with the Processor Regatta... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the nke Processor Regatta. This processor is the heart of the system and provides the most accurate, dynamic and noise-free information to the autopilot, the navigation programme, the tactician, the crew and of course the skipper. - Page 4 • Allows the on board PC to operate in standby mode while getting the performance data on the nke displays. • The Processor Regatta enhances the wind data (faster refresh and less noise). As a consequence, the autopilot steering is optimized and reduces the use of the ram’s motor.
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Page 5: System Description
The equipment featured in this drawing is for indication only. It does not reflect your own system. INSTALLATION OF THE PROCESSOR REGATTA In this chapter we will cover the installation of the unit and all calibration required in the Topline network environment. -
Page 6: Installation Of A Brand New Nke System
5.2 Installation of the Processor Regatta with an existing nke system As a first step, you need to update every component connected to the Topline network. This is done with the « Toplink2 » software, or alternatively you can send the units to nke customer support. -
Page 7: Adding The Processor Regatta To Your Nke System
You must also connect the HF GPS if the version is lower than 2.2 or another GPS source On the NMEA 2 input of the REGATTA PROCESSOR. In the case of a HF GPS version 2.2 or higher, it is not necessary to connect the NMEA 2 input. The Channels are broadcast directly by Topline Bus by the antenna. -
Page 8: Ethernet Configuration
WARNING The List creation is a long process (30 secondes). Always wait until the PROCESSOR REGATTA boot is completed (blue LED = 1 blip every 3 seconds) before asking for a new node number. 5.4 Ethernet configuration Depending on the network configuration on board your boat, several connection options are possible between your Processor Regatta and the PC. - Page 9 Ethernet and don’t have an IP address automatically attributed by DHCP, you should give your PC a fixed IP address such as 192.168.0.X where X is different from 232, which is the default address of the Processor Regatta. (see addendum A - Connecting the Pocessor Regatta) With the http protocol: Open your Internet browser (Internet explorer, Firefox etc.) and type in the address...
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Page 10: Connection To The Topline Bus
5.6 Connection to the Topline bus The Processor Regatta features a Topline plug for connection to the Topline bus which carries the 12 volts power supply as well. Cable: twisted pair with aeronautical type shield. Connector: Binder 5 pts série 620. -
Page 11: Nmea Input
5.9 NMEA input Below is the list of NMEA sentences accepted by the Processor Regatta Each NMEA sentence matches with channels on the Topline bus Channels are automatically detected. NMEA channels created by the Gyropilot Graphic remain as priority input on the NMEA port of the Processor Regatta... - Page 12 Distance to Waypoint Bearing to Waypoint Cross track error VMG to Waypoint UTC minutes and seconds UTC Hour and day UTC Year and month Latitude Degrees and Minutes Latitude Minutes decimals Longitude Degrees and Minutes Longitude Minutes decimals Speed Over Ground Heading Over Ground Rate of turn and direction of turn.
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Page 13: Nmea Sentences Input Priority Rules
5.10 NMEA sentences input priority rules A priority order is given to the data coming from the Topline bus on NMEA data. NMEA sentences from the displays have a priority order on those coming from the processor. Each Function can be fed by several NMEA sentences. The table below indicates priority between NMEA sentences. -
Page 14: Nmea Output
5.11 NMEA output Output frequency is linked to the baud rate selected. The table below shows all NMEA sentences that can be output from the processor. An NMEA sentence will be available for output if at least one value contained in the sentence is used by the processor. -
Page 15: Configuration Of The Processor Regatta
CONFIGURATION OF THE PROCESSOR REGATTA In this chapter we will cover the configuration of the Processor Regatta for your system. You can access the Processor Regatta home page by typing this address in your Internet browser: http://192.168.0.232 (refer to addendum A for PC configuration). - Page 16 Action: links to the Reboot and Stop buttons Calibration: links to the true wind correction tables, boat speed correction tables, polar tables and constants tuning. 47_processor_Regatta_um_UK_40...
- Page 17 Configuration: links to the Processor Regatta configuration. Tools: links to various useful tools to get the best of the Processor Regatta. 47_processor_Regatta_um_UK_40...
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Page 18: Configure The Installation File
Modifications are saved by pressing « Save File » and will be applied after you reboot the Processor Regatta. This is done by pressing « Reboot » in the « Action » section. [Language] Language = 1 ;... -
Page 19: Configure The Constants Calibration File
; UDP Port number for SailNet output SailNetInPort = 4004 ; UDP Port number for SailNet input 6.2 Configure the constants calibration file Press « Calibration » on the Processor Regatta home page, and then on « Constants ». will give access file «... -
Page 20: Configure The File Variable.csv
Once modified and saved, it has to be uploaded to the same address in the Processor Regatta. A « Reboot » will be required. This is performed from the home page by pressing the “Action” button. WARNING We recommend keeping a copy of the file before doing any modification. -
Page 21: Algorithm For The Processed Functions
ALGORITHM FOR THE PROCESSED FUNCTIONS This section describes the algorithms used to process the main functions used for the true wind calculation and data for the autopilot. The following diagrams will help you understand the system. The following symbols will be used: Manual Apparent wind Table of correction... -
Page 22: Functions For Boat Speed
7.2 Functions for boat speed Port Ultrasonic Starbord Ultrasonic Coefficient x AWS CA_VitSuBa CA_VitSuTr Port Surface Speed StarbordSurface Speed Linear Calibration Linear Calibration OF_VitSuBa OF_VitSuTr Surface Speed Offset Surface Speed Offset Port Starbord PortUsBs StbdUsBs 2 Hz 2 Hz Heel tack selection AWA tack selection Speed Calibration... -
Page 23: Function For Wind Data
7.3 Function for wind data Apparent Wind Angle Apparent wind speed Measured Mast Angle Measured Heel Angle Hull Pitch angle (MeasHeel) (3DH_Pitch) (MesMastRot) (MW_speedHR) (MW_angleHR) 25Hz 25Hz 25Hz 25Hz 25Hz Attitude coque (3DH_Acc, 3DH_Gir, 3DH_Mag) 25Hz Calculation of the Calculation of the dynamic compensation dynamic compensation Height of the MHU to the... -
Page 24: Calibrating Your System
Performance data is calculated and displayed using the polar table in the Processor Regatta. It is important that wind, speed and compass sensors are correctly calibrated to achieve accurate data for true wind direction and speed, target boat speed, VMG... -
Page 25: Calibrating The Compass
The 3D Sensor or Compass Regatta must be free from any heavy metal presence such as a pontoon or a cargo ship within a 20 meters radius. The boat must be well balanced. Check that the weight distribution is normal on board. -
Page 26: Linear Boat Speed Response Against Boat's Heel Angle
Therefore the speed sensor cannot be aligned correctly when the boat is flat or heeling. You may have to adjust the boat speed against the heel angle. For that purpose, a table « BtSpdHeel.txt » is available in the Processor Regatta at the following address: ftp://root:pass@192.168.0.232/mnt/flash/processor/tables... - Page 27 Always save the modifications by pressing « Save File ». Once the file has been saved, you must reboot the Processor Regatta for the changes to be taken in account. This is done by pressing « Reboot » accessible from the « Action » section.
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Page 28: Calibrating For Drift
8.6 Calibrating for drift Drift angle is not easy to evaluate, calculate or measure. It is linked to the hull shape, the design and presence of centerboards, foils, canting keel… Current is also a factor to consider. The drift angle is determined between the longitudinal axis of the boat and the progression vector over the water surface. - Page 29 USB key embedded in the Processor Regatta, or alternatively use the application of the Gyropilot Graphic. Warning! If you work with software such as « Tactique » from Adrena, the offset is calculated from the function «...
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Page 30: Calibrating True Wind Speed
Heel angle also has an influence on wind speed measurement. For all these reasons we recommend calibrating for wind speed. The correction table « Adjvt.d » is available in the Processor Regatta at the following address: ftp://root:pass@192.168.0.232/mnt/flash/processor/tables... -
Page 31: Calibrating True Wind Angle
Always save the modifications by pressing « Save File ». Once the file has been saved, you must reboot the Processor Regatta for the changes to be taken in account. This is done by pressing « Reboot » accessible from the « Action » section. - Page 32 Add hald of the difference between both values. For this purpose a correction table « Adjwa.d » is available at the following address in the Processor Regatta: ftp://root:pass@192.168.0.232/mnt/flash/processor/tables Alternatively, you can access that table from the home page under « Calibration » and then «...
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Page 33: Performance And Polar Tables
Always save the modifications by pressing « Save File ». Once the file has been saved, you must reboot the Processor Regatta for the changes to be taken in account. This is done by pressing « Reboot » accessible from the « Action » section. -
Page 34: Reading A Polar Table
A default polar table is stored in the Processor Regatta. It needs to be updated for your boat. WARNING Always save the modifications by pressing « Save File ». Once the file has been saved, you must reboot the Processor Regatta for the changes to be taken in account. This is done by pressing «... -
Page 35: Reading A Polar Diagram
The polar table file has the « .pol » extension. The maximum format is 32 lines for 17 columns, tabulation separator and point decimal sign. If that format is not followed, an error message will appear in the log file of the Regatta Processor. 9.2 Reading a polar diagram The diagram below shows both sides, but usually, only the port side is shown, as both tacks should be same. - Page 36 The diagram shows the target boat speed against wind speed and wind angle. As shown on the picture below, a target boat speed upwind is determined with a line perpendicular to the boat speed axis and tangential to the highest point of the curve. 47_processor_Regatta_um_UK_40...
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Page 37: Performance Functions
9.3 Performance functions The Processor Regatta generates performance functions from the polar table. They are displayed on the following nke displays: Multigraphic Multidisplay These functionss are a guide for fine tuning. Displaying these data in real time gives information about boat speed and wind angle against the target (theoretical values).. - Page 38 Wind VMG = boat speed Xcosine (True Wind Angle) • CMG : Stands for Course Made Good. It is the speed towards the mark. Upwind and downwind it is not very relevant, while sailing reaching it is a very valuable data. CMG = Boat speed * cosine (Heading - Marks Route bearing)
- Page 39 • % target boat speed : It is the ratio between the actual boat speed and the target boat speed • % Polar speed : • It is the ratio between the actual boat speed and the polar boat speed •...
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Page 40: Addedum A
ADDEDUM A 10.1 Configuring the PC for the first connection to the Processor Regatta 10.1.1 Connecting the Processor Regatta to the PC Connect the Processor Regatta to your PC with the crossover cable 10.1.2 Configuring the network connection with Windows Seven... - Page 41 Click on « View Network status and tasks» 47_processor_Regatta_um_UK_40...
- Page 42 On the right side, click on « Local area Connection »: (or the connection used for the Processor Regatta). Click on Local area Connection and choose Properties. 47_processor_Regatta_um_UK_40...
- Page 43 Double-click on Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Tick the box, use the following IP address and enter 192.168.0.233 ((where 233 can be replaced by any number between 2 et 254, except 232), and Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 Click OK. 47_processor_Regatta_um_UK_40...
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Page 44: Configuring The Network Connection With Windows 10
10.1.3 Configuring the network connection with Windows 10™ Here, the computer and the HR Processor are networked by an RJ-45 cable. They each have an IP address that allows them to communicate with each other. The local network IP address can be fixed or dynamic. Since neither your computer nor the processor has a DHCP server allowing dynamic addresses to be delivered, your connection will be in fixed IP. - Page 45 Select the "network and sharing center" Click on "modify the card parameters" On Ethernet card, right click and "Properties" 47_processor_Regatta_um_UK_40...
- Page 46 Double-click on the “Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4)” A new window appears. Check Use the following IP address. IP address put 192.168.0.233 * (you can replace 233 with any number between 2 and 254, except 232), at Subnet mask enter 255.255.255.0 * By default, the Processor HR is configured to work with a PC at this address.
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Page 47: Testing The Connection With The Processor Regatta
10.1.4 Testing the connection with the Processor Regatta We shall run a PING command to check the connection. Start \ Programs \ Accessories \ Run The following window opens: Enter cmd and clic OK. A DOS prompt will open in which you type ping 192.168.0.232... -
Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Message on Gyropilot Graphic « Trop d’erreur sur le bus » or on Multigraphic, Multidisplay « Bus en collision » There may be a conflict between addresses on the Topline bus. Disconnect the Processor and check each node address. Make sure there is no master on the bus. You should see the message «... - Page 49 The polar file is corrupted. Check the format (see 9.2 Reading a polar 12. I cannot download the new firmware with Toplink Downloading the firmware with toplink requires disconnecting the Processor Regatta 13. The Gyrographics display sounds continuously for 30 seconds when powered Critical data is missing.
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Page 50: Processor Regatta Software Evolution
Management of offsets in CAP MAG2 emergency magnetic heading mode (KVH or NMEA) Addition of the autocompensation function of the Regatta compass Added management of offset heading, list and pitch in the Regatta compass Added heading, heel and pitch filtering in the Regatta compass V2.1...