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Operator, Technical, Installation and Service Manual NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 SR 180-MK 1 Mod. 10 Digital Gyrocompass System 11 AUG 98 REV A Stock No.056310 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Printed in Germany Head Office and Freight: Stueckenstrasse 1-3, D-22081 Hamburg, Germany Correspondence Address: P.O.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 LIST OF CONTENTS Chap./ Page Sect. DESCRIPTION Design and Main Features ..............1-01 Technical Data ..................1-02 OPERATION Display and Control Elements ..............2-01 Operating Conditions ................2-01 Operation ....................
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 3.2.3 Op. Time Counter ................3-03 3.2.4 Data List ..................3-03 3.2.5 Error List ..................3-03 3.2.6 Masterboard Reset (reset MK 1) ........... 3-03 3.2.7 Service Setup 2 –...
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 TABLES Magnetic Compass Calibration Table ............ A-01 Standard Manual Settings ..............A-02 Basic Configuration Settings (Service-Setup 1) ........A-03 North Speed error Tables ..............A-04...
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 DESCRIPTION Design and Main Features NAVIGAT X Mk 1 / SR-180 Mk 1 is a microprocessor controlled gyrocompass system with integrated automatic north speed error correction.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Technical Data heading display ..........4-digit follow-up speed ..........> 100°/s mean settling time ........... < 3 h freedom of roll and pitch ......... ±40°...
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Data Outputs repeater outputs ........12 gyrocompass heading, magnetic compass heading, rate of turn, head- ing reference status; supply power 24 VDC, max. 7 W each data outputs NMEA ........
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Data and Signal Inputs magnetic heading ........... fluxgate sensor, sin/cos type or electronic compass, NMEA 0183 or PLATH-format heading gyro 2 ..........NMEA 0183, PLATH-format, Lehmkuhl LR 20 or LR 40 position ............
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Operation 2.3.1 Power-up Sequence Energize the gyrocompass system......C. P L A T H ..>F1 GYRO 1 .
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 2.3.5 Menu Operation The data display screens and the manual settings, user and service setup modes are accessible via a multilevel operating menu. entering / quitting the main menu >F1 GYRO 1...
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 2.3.6 Menu Structure ..MAIN MENU ..F1 DISPLAY DATA ..F2 MANUAL SETTINGS F3 SETUP MENU ..DISPLAY DATA SERVICE SETUP GYROCOMPASS SERVICE SETUP 1 MAG.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 2.3.7 Display Data Selection The "Display Data" menu provides access to the data display screens. The selected display screen remains active until the user selects a different screen or quits the display data menu.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 2.3.8 Optional Functions (available if relevant equipment installed) Ext. Alarm Acknowledge Mutes the alarm buzzer from a remote facility (e.g. a central alarm panel). The alarm message remains on the display screen until the alarm is confirmed.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 2.4.3 Magnetic Variation Settings: 99.9° W – 99.9° E Function: Sets the magnetic variation for the vessel's area of operation. The mag- netic compass heading data is automatically corrected according to the set variation.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Setup Menu – User Setup The "User Setup" menu provides acces to the internal clock, software version data and the magnetic compass calibration table. 2.5.1...
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 ALARMS AND ERRORS Alarm System The system continuously monitors the function of the gyrocompass and the integrity of all input data. 3.1.1 Alarm Indication When the system detects an error, the alarm buzzer is actuated. An alarm message appears on the display, indicating the cause of the alarm.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 3.1.2 Alarm Relays The gyrocompass system provides three alarm relays to signal a detected alarm state to external devices. When the system is energized and no alarm state is de- tected, the alarm relays are attracted , i.e.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Service Setup 2 The "Service Setup 2" menu provides access to operational data that may be of importance when service or maintenance work is carried out. Additionally, the opera- tor may initiate a masterboard reset.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 3.2.7 Service Setup 2 – Overview SERVICE SETUP 2 û gyrosphere data F1 GYROSPHERE DATA GYROSPHERE DATA F2 OP.TIME COUNTER display data F3 DATA LIST ..
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Locating Errors To facilitate servicing, the masterboard is equipped with LEDs indicating the activity and status of all in- and outputs, the presence of both external and internally gener- ated supply voltages and short circuit or overload of the voltage outputs.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 INSTALLATION AND INITIALIZATION The NAVIGAT X Mk 1 gyrocompass system comprises a compass housing complete with installed baseplate assembly, masterboard and control and display unit, a gyrosphere container, a gyrosphere and an installation and replacement parts kit.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Installation of the Compass Housing The compass housing is to be attached to a level surface, e.g. a floor or console by means of six M10 bolts or welding studs (to be supplied by the shipyard). At the place of location of the compass, proper ventilation must be ensured and sufficient space provided for the housing to be opened and maintenance work to be carried out.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Installation of the Gyrosphere Install the gyrosphere as described under 5.3.3. Note: The gyrosphere may be installed by personnel of an authorized C. PLATH service station only.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 4.4.1 Alignment Error Correction In order to obtain correct heading data, the existing alignment error (i.e. the angle between the compass' and the vessel's longitudinal axes) must be determined and the required correction applied.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Magnetic Compass Calibration Because the function of fluxgate sensors and electronic compasses is not exactly linear, minor deviations may occur between the actual magnetic compass heading and the heading data transmitted by these devices.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 4.5.2 Storing the Calibration Table In the user setup, select the magnetic compass calibration sub-menu..USER SETUP magnetic hdg. display correction MAG.C.CAL. TABLE compass...
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Service Setup 1 The "Service Setup 1" menu provides access to the basic configuration settings. 4.6.1 Access Code In order to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes of the configuration settings, the service setup modes are protected by acces codes.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Gyrocompass Data Input Format (Gyro Input) Settings: PLATH = Plath-format LEHMKUHL LR 40 = Lehmkuhl-LR 40-format LEHMKUHL LR 20 = Lehmkuhl-LR 20-format NMEA HDT = NMEA sentence $..HDT...
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Note: Feedback signals are only read to record the rudder angles using the voyage data printer NAVIPRINT. No rudder angle data is sent to the serial outputs.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Only when a complete baseplate assembly is to be exchanged, a new correction angle must be entered. Each baseplate carries a label indi- cating the required shaft encoder correction angle.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance Specifications All maintenance work is to be carried out by an authorized C. PLATH service station, unless otherwise stated. Following any maintenance work, the complete gyrocompass system is to be func- tion checked.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel 5.2.1 Removal of the Gyrosphere Container at Low Ambient Temperatures At ambient temperatures below 0 °C when the gyrocompass is not in operation, and below -10 °C when the gyrocompass is in operation, the gyrosphere container is to...
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 6) Disconnect the plug from the socket on the gyrosphere container. 7) Put both hands around the gyrosphere container, placing the thumbs on the rim of the bellows.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Maintenance by Service Personnel 5.3.1 Gyrosphere Handling and Storage Instructions The gyrosphere is contained in a shockproof box, which is packed in a transport container. This transport container is completely suitable for transport by air, sea, rail and road.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 5.3.3 Installation of the Gyrosphere Note: At the place of installation, a clean and level work surface must be available. In addition to the parts provided in the installation and replacement parts kit, a 5 mm hexagon key, a medium-sized and a small screwdirver will be needed during the installation.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 5) Unscrew the captive screws attaching the two halves of the gyroshere container. 6) Remove the upper section of the gyrosphere container and place it upside down on the work surface.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 11) Carefully wash the gyrosphere with alco- hol and dry it with a lint-free cloth. Caution: do not use acetone or similar solvents. 12) Rinse the gyrosphere with fresh support- ing fluid.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 16) Carefully fill up the recess of the gyrosphere with supporting fluid. 17) Rinse the inside of the lower section of the gyrosphere container with supporting fluid.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 23) Tighten the captive screws in a series of diagonal opposites. 24) Remove the outer end of the ventilation valve from its neck. 25) Fit the funnel into the hole for the centering pin.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 26) Take off the protective cap from the centering pin and rinse the pin thoroughly with supporting fluid. 27) Screw in the centering pin and tighten it firmly by hand.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 29) Attach the free end of the ventilation valve to its neck. 30) Carefully dry the gyrosphere container with a lint-free cloth. 31) Connect the power cable to the centering pin and firmly tighten the terminal screw.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 34) Unscrew the retaining screws of the com- pass housing door and take off the door from the housing 35) Disconnect the grounding strap between door and housing.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 37) Place the gyrosphere container into the compass housing with the pointer located directly below the tongue of the bellows. 38) Put both hands around the container and lift it into the bellows.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Function test Energize the gyrocompass system. In the service setup 2, select the gyrosphere data sub-menu. Observe the gyrosphere current: Directly after power-up, the gyrosphere current should not exceed 550 mA.
056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 5.3.4 Removal of the Gyrosphere 1) De-energize the gyrocompass system. 2) Wait at least 45 minutes for the gyro- scopes to stop rotating. 3) Unscrew the retaining screws of the com- pass housing door and take the door off the housing.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 7) Put both hands around the gyrosphere container, placing the thumbs on the rim of the bellows. 8) Press together bellows and gyrosphere container. With the thumbs, turn the bel- lows to the right until the bayonet coupling disengages.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 12) Unscrew the terminal screw in the centering pin. Remove the contact from the pin and tighten the screw. 13) Unscrew the centering pin and remove it from the gyrosphere container.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 16) Unscrew the captive screws attaching the two sections of the gyrosphere container. 17) Remove the upper section of the gyrosphere container and place it upside down on the work surface.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 19) Insert the syringe with the cannula into the recess of the gyrosphere. Draw up the mercury and insulating fluid completely. 20) Inject the mercury and insulating fluid into the empty phial.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 26) Discard the supporting fluid from the plas- tic bowl. Note: The supporting fluid is not poisonous. 27) Placing a thumb in the recess of the...
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 32) Discard the remaining supporting fluid from the lower section of the gyrosphere container. 33) Using a lint-free cloth and alcohol, thor- oughly wash and dry the inside of the gyrosphere container.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 TABLES Magnetic Compass Calibration Table Use this table to note heading display and correction values during the calibration of the magnetic compass display (see 4.5).
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 Standard Manual Settings Use this table to note the standard (preferred) settings of the parameters settable in the manual settings menu. Speed/Latitude ❏ auto ❏ man speed mode ❏...
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 North Speed Error Tables The tables give the north speed error δ of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees, i.e. the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to obtain true heading.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 The tables give the north speed error δ of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees, i.e. the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to obtain true heading.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 he tables give the north speed error δ of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees, i.e. the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to obtain true heading.
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056310 NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10 3-149 MK110ENG.P65 he tables give the north speed error δ of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees, i.e. the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to obtain true heading.
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