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HTX30 Product Manual HTX30 blue ARROW R0A5...
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C.W.F. Hamilton & Co Ltd. Due to our policy of continuous development, specifications in this document are subject to change without notice or obligation. Control type blue ARROW for HTX30 Part number 89169 Revision 25/02/19...
About this manual ......................... 1-4 Limited warranty Terms of coverage C.W.F. Hamilton & Co. Ltd. (HamiltonJet) warrants to the original purchaser that each new Hamilton Jet product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the warranty period.
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Hamilton Jet has no control. Operation or maintenance in any way other than in accordance with the operating and maintenance ...
HTX30 Product Manual Introduction General safety notice Warning A warning is an operation or maintenance procedure, practice, condition or statement which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or death to personnel. Indicated throughout this manual as shown below:...
About this manual This manual: provides an overview of the blue ARROW control system; describes how to install and service the blue ARROW control system for HTX30 waterjets; has been written for installation, maintenance, and service personnel; ...
HTX30 Product Manual System Overview 2 - System Overview In this section Installation and commissioning overview ................2-1 Component overview ......................2-2 This manual describes the installation, configuration and commissioning of the blue ARROW control system. It is intended for use by registered installers who have successfully completed the HamiltonJet blue ARROW installation training course.
System Overview HTX30 Product Manual Step Refer Description Installation steps Section Component overview Become familiar with the main components of the system Design considerations Consider design and layout environmental requirements Component installation Install components and run cabling between modules Post-installation checks...
HTX30 Product Manual System Overview Station control panel Part number: 119002 The station control panel provides: Visual and audible feedback of the jet and system status. Takes the signals from the control input devices, and outputs them to the jet and engine interface modules to control the vessel.
System Overview HTX30 Product Manual Mouseboat manoeuvring controller Two types of Mouseboat Manoeuvring Controller are available, the standard Mouseboat and the JETanchor Standard Mouseboat manoeuvring controller Mouseboat. Figure 1: Standard Mouseboat manoeuvring controller Part number: 119004 Allows simplified control of the vessel during docking or low speed manoeuvring.
HTX30 Product Manual System Overview Jet interface module Part number: 204177 Controls the movement of the steering nozzle and reverse duct based on signals from the station control panel. Provides backup throttle demand signals to control the engine throttle in backup mode.
System Overview HTX30 Product Manual JETanchor control module Part number: 212875 Only fitted to vessels that have the JETanchor system. Generates engine and jet control signals when JETanchor is engaged. Has a separate port for connection to each of the ...
HTX30 Product Manual System Overview Network terminators [A] Station control panel termination link, part number 203881 Must be fitted to the SCP connector on the last station control panel in the chain. [B] Control input device termination (CID) link, part...
HTX30 Product Manual System Design 3 - System Design In this section Mounting the modules ......................3-2 Cabling ........................... 3-2 Power supplies ........................3-4 Precautions against corrosion ....................3-5 Engine start interlock by-pass ....................3-5...
System Design HTX30 Product Manual This section describes the design and installation requirements when preparing a blue ARROW installation. Mounting the modules The location and mounting of modules should be decided before starting the installation. This reduces the chance of equipment damage and allows for the wiring lengths to be determined early in the installation process.
Once the position of the modules has been determined, measure the lengths of the cables required between the modules. Cable type Length (Mtrs) Part # Hamilton Jet supplies cables in the following lengths. Station control panel to station control panel 204378 204379 204380...
System Design HTX30 Product Manual When installing cables: Cables should be fixed on cable trays or located in enclosed ducts. Cable trays or ducts should provide protection against oil, dirt and mechanical damage. Cables must be installed away from high current carrying power cables such as engine or generator ...
HTX30 Product Manual System Design Precautions against corrosion If the jet unit is exposed to salt spray, corrosion is likely to become a problem. HamiltonJet recommends the following precautions: Liberally grease rod ends and linkages with water resistant grease. ...
HTX30 Product Manual Component Installation 4 - Component Installation In this section Tools ............................4-1 Installation ..........................4-2 This section describes how to install the blue ARROW control system. For more information about installation and connections, please refer to the relevant schematic on the HamiltonJet web site.
Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual Installation Module dimensions can be found here (► page 8-18). Installation check sheets can be found here (► page 8-28). Power supply The blue ARROW control system requires two independent 24VDC power supplies. (Not part of HamiltonJet's scope of supply).
HTX30 Product Manual Component Installation Control input devices The control input device modules should be mounted: Near the corresponding station control panel, so as to be easily operated. With enough clearance to prevent interference with other modules. With enough clearance beneath the module to connect cables.
Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual Interconnecting cables The connections between modules are made using pre-fabricated cables. At each end of the cable there is a coloured label. This will match coloured connectors on the modules. The cables are keyed to only fit the correct connectors.
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Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual Figure 7: Twin jet interconnecting cabling To port jet power supplies and jet sensors CIDs Control input devices To starboard jet power supplies and jet sensors Station control panel CAN Bus terminators fitted to last SCP or module in the chain...
HTX30 Product Manual Component Installation JETanchor control module The JETanchor control module incorporates an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), which means the module must be correctly orientated with the vessel's axes. The module should be installed: Near the midship point between bow and stern. A variation up to +/- 25% of vessel length from the ...
Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual JETanchor GPS antenna JETanchor systems require a dedicated GPS antenna. The required GPS antenna and a 15 m cable are supplied with each JETanchor system. Due to configuration and performance variations between different types and brands of GPS antenna, only the supplied GPS antenna can be used.
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HTX30 Product Manual Component Installation Avoiding VHF interference VHF interference from cellular phones and radio transmitters may affect GPS signal quality and degrade JETanchor performance. To maximise GPS reception and JETanchor performance, the GPS antenna should not be installed within an exclusion zone around any VHF radio mast. The exclusion zone forms a truncated cone with a radius of 1.5 m (5 ft) at the masthead and 1 m (3 ft) at the mast's base, as shown in the following...
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Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual Figure 12: JETanchor control module Control Station 1 Black connector Control Station 2 Green connector Station control panel White connector Control input device. * For vessels with JETanchor, at Yellow connector least one CID on each vessel must be a JETanchor...
HTX30 Product Manual Component Installation External control interface module The external control interface module can be mounted in any convenient location but note the following: Must be connected to the SCP connector at the last station control panel in the chain.
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Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual Figure 14: JETanchor control module and external control interface Control Station 1 Black connector Control Station 2 Green connector Station control panel White connector Control input device. * For vessels with JETanchor, at Yellow connector...
HTX30 Product Manual Component Installation External CAN bus terminators External CAN bus terminator links are supplied with each station control panel. Fit these to the following connectors: The unused JIM1 connector (In multi-station installations only). The SCP connector on the last station control panel in the chain. This terminator is not required if an ...
Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual Internal CAN bus terminators The following modules have an internal CAN bus terminator: External Control Interface (XCI) modules JETanchor Control Modules (JACMs) External Control Interface modules are always installed as the last module in the chain, so their internal terminators are enabled by default and so do not need to be accessed or configured during installation.
HTX30 Product Manual Component Installation Station control panel - after installation checks System tests described in this section must be done before the vessel is operated at sea. Installation check sheets can be found here (► page 8-28). After installation, do the following checks to ensure correct installation.
Component Installation HTX30 Product Manual Power checks Make sure the primary and secondary power supplies are charged and providing the correct voltage. Make sure the primary and secondary power supplies are correctly connected to the jet interface modules.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning 5 - Commissioning In this section Before launch setup....................... 5-1 The blue ARROW support tool ....................5-1 Start a new commissioning ....................5-2 System checks ........................5-21 Jet setup ..........................5-23 After operation ........................5-28 System registration ........................ 5-28 JETanchor commissioning .....................
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Overview Item Description Figure 17: Main application window The title of the current commissioning and the name of the person commissioning. Tasks that can be done or have been completed. Double-click to activate a task. A list of logs and information.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Before starting Before starting: This part of the commissioning should be done before the vessel is in the water. Make sure that the control system power can be turned on and off. If applicable, find the engine RPM sensors, and make sure that they can be disconnected.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning details Enter the required fields. These fields are necessary to continue with commissioning: Vessel name. Name of the person doing the commissioning. Company name. Enter the optional fields. Anything can be entered ...
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Programming the modules When programming the modules the alarm sounds continuously and cannot be cancelled until programming is complete. Turn off the power to the control system, wait five seconds, then turn it back on again. The status lights on the control devices blink dimly and erratically.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Configuring the network Configuring the module network assigns a unique number to each module. This step is required every time a module is added or replaced. Check that the system is switched on. Click Next to configure the module network.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Engine interface module set up Set the following: Demand type (depends on the engine type). Feedback type (depends on the engine type). Select the Has gearbox check box if a gearbox is fitted.
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Setup the demand values for the demand type. Voltage - For voltage demand: Voltage idle level. Voltage full level. PWM - For PWM Voltage or PWM open drain demand: Frequency. Idle duty ratio.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Station control panel set up Set the following: Number of jets. If an autopilot is attached to this control panel, check the Has an autopilot checkbox. User level setup password. This allows user level ...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Mouseboat manoeuvring controller Only available in twin jet vessels. If there is no Mouseboat manoeuvring controller, click skip to continue. If there is a Mouseboat manoeuvring controller, set the following: Gate profile Aside throttle. ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Station control panel - advanced set up Lockable: This control panel to be lockable, thereby not allowing other panels to take control. Do not select this option for vessels with only one control panel.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Jet interface module set up Jet interface modules must be calibrated in two stages. Stage 1 must be performed before: the vessel is launched, and before the engines can be run and hydraulic power is available.
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Click OK to continue. Upper limit of the reverse duct. Lift the duct into the fully raised position. Click OK to continue. Lower limit of the reverse duct. Lower the duct into the fully lowered position.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual External control interface set up If the control system includes an external control interface (XCI), follow these steps to set it up: Set the maximum idle engine demand allowed when the XCI is controlling the throttle. This is set as a percentage of full throttle.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning JETanchor control module set up If the control system includes a JETanchor control module (JACM), follow these steps to set it up: Set the vessel waterline length. This is the vessel's length at waterline in mm.
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Set the alarm setpoints or accept the default setpoints. Click Next to save the settings and continue. Set the following JETanchor GPS and hardware parameters: These parameters must be set to match each individual vessel. JETanchor will not function correctly if the default values are used.
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning GPS antenna offset is the distance measured from a vessel axis to the center of the GPS antenna. Each vessel has three axes (X, Y, and Z), so there are three antenna offsets (GPS antenna offset X, GPS antenna offset Y, and GPS antenna offset Z).
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Vessel origin. GPS antenna. Waterplane. X axis. An imaginary axis line that runs horizontally along the vessel from bow to stern, passing through the vessel origin. Y Axis. An imaginary axis line that runs horizontally across the vessel from port to starboard, passing through the vessel origin.
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning The JETanchor control module must be mounted in one of the orientations shown in the following figure. Check the JETanchor control module to see which orientation it has been mounted in, then select the corresponding orientation from the drop-down list in the JACM Orientation field.
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Set the following waterjet parameters: These parameters must be set to match each individual vessel. JETanchor will not function correctly if the default values are used. Parameter Description Jet model The model of waterjet being set up.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning System checks Do not run the waterjet out of the water unless it is fitted with a dry run kit, or the marine bearing and main shaft water seal are kept wet by some means. After initial system setup, the following checks must be done to make sure the system is configured correctly.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Sea trialling Before commencing system setup, make sure that: The vessel is securely moored (jet commissioning may produce large thrust forces) All controls are set to zero speed (transfer enable icon will display on the station ...
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Jet setup Ensure that the waterjet steering nozzles and position sensors have been correctly set up and centred as described in the waterjet product manual. If not already running, start the blue ARROW Support Tool.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Configuration pauses during steering mid position setup. The system attempts to correctly centre the jet nozzle. The nozzle centre position can be fine tuned by clicking the Increase or Decrease buttons. When the jet nozzle is correctly centred, click OK to ...
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning General checks Test the throttles. Make sure that both port and starboard engine RPM match when the throttle demands to each engine Power supply: are the same. Disconnect the secondary power supply. Make sure the system is still powered by the primary power supply.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual At sea Do not remove inspection hatches when the vessel is in the water. Make sure the engine throttle is set to full when the Throttle Control Lever is at full ahead. Check throttle response. Ensure that the throttle curve is appropriate.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Tuning the system To fine tune any of the control settings below, use the fine tuning tool. Idle trim on any of the engines. Full trim on any of the engines. Zero speed position on any of the jets.
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual After operation Check the hydraulic oil levels. Once all the modules have been configured, save these settings as defaults. This will allow the system to revert to these settings if they are changed at a later date.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Prerequisites for JETanchor auto tuning The following prerequisites must be met before JETanchor auto tuning can begin: Installation prerequisites More Information Completed JETanchor control module (JACM) is fitted to the vessel in its final See (► page 4-7) mounting position (►...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Vessel displacement The auto tune process (autotune) should be performed with the vessel loaded midway between light and loaded displacement. Once in service, optimal JETanchor control performance occurs at the vessel Weather and sea conditions displacement used during autotune.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Start JETanchor autotune To start JETanchor Autotune: Ensure all prerequisites from the previous section have been completed Ensure that the vessel is in an area where automated vessel movement can occur safely. The recommended minimum safe area for each autotune test is specified in following sections where each test is described in more detail (►...
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual LED indication that JETanchor is in setup or autotune mode: Thrust hold LED flashes yellow [1], and Virtual anchor mode LED flashes yellow [2], and Station keeping LED flashes yellow [3]. The station control panel also displays "AUTOT"...
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Automatic termination of autotune tests Autotune quits and any test currently running is terminated when any of the following conditions occur: The JETanchor Mouseboat is moved away from its central resting position Station keeping is engaged ...
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Autotune tests Autotune is a series of discrete tests: You must separately initiate each of the tests. Only one test can run at a time. Some of the tests must be performed in a specific order, which is described in the following section.
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Autotune test: Calibrations port and starboard 0. Calibrations Port Test names 1. Calibrations Starboard Purpose Sets the JIM steering and reverse gains to JETanchor settings Calibrates the JETanchor control module mathematical zero speed setting to ...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Autotune test: Sensor orientation 2. Sensor orientation Test name Purpose Confirms that GPS and IMU sensors are correctly orientated Prerequisites The blue ARROW system has been commissioned and is alarm free JETanchor system is installed ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Autotune test: Engine calibration 3. Engine Calibration Port Test names 4. Engine Calibration Starboard Purpose Records a table of engine demand to shaft rpm Results are used to develop a vessel thrust model Prerequisites The blue ARROW system has been commissioned and is alarm free ...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Autotune test: Maximum velocity sway 5. Maximum Velocity Sway Test name Purpose Determines the vessel's maximum sway velocity Information captured by this test is also used by the Vessel Dynamics Sway test Prerequisites The blue ARROW system has been commissioned and is alarm free ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Autotune test: Maximum velocity yaw Test name 6. Maximum Velocity Yaw Purpose Determines the maximum rotational velocity for the vessel Information captured by this test is also used by the Vessel Dynamics Yaw test...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Autotune test: Vessel dynamics yaw Test name 7. Vessel Dynamics Yaw Purpose Measures the dynamics of the vessel in the yaw axis Captures information needed by the yaw axis controller Prerequisites The blue ARROW system has been commissioned and is alarm free ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Autotune test: Vessel dynamics surge Test name 8. Vessel Dynamics Surge Purpose Measure the dynamics of the vessel in the surge axis Captures information needed by the surge axis controller Prerequisites The blue ARROW system has been commissioned and is alarm free ...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Autotune test: Vessel dynamics sway Test name 9. Vessel Dynamics Sway Purpose Measure the dynamics of the vessel in the sway axis Captures information needed by the sway axis controller Prerequisites The blue ARROW system has been commissioned and is alarm free ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Autotune test: Positional step tests 10. Positional step tests Test name Purpose Confirms that JETanchor has been auto tuned correctly Prerequisites The blue ARROW system has been commissioned and is alarm free JETanchor system is installed ...
Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Closing JETanchor autotune When all autotune tests have been successfully completed, close the autotune window. Results for each test are automatically saved at the conclusion of each test. Verifying JETanchor performance When the auto tune procedure is complete you must verify the quality of JETanchor's performance.
HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Autotune error messages The following error messages can be displayed by the Support Tool when you attempt to start JETanchor Autotune. In all cases Autotune engagement is denied until the error is resolved. Error message Comments...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Error message Comments JIM 1 reverse stuck. Cannot Autotune cannot start because the indicated propulsion line's commence Autotune reverse duct is stuck Ensure all reverse ducts are operational before starting Autotune JIM 2 reverse stuck. Cannot commence Autotune JIM 1 steering stuck.
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Error message Comments Stbd waterjet is not ready. Cannot Autotune cannot start because the starboard waterjet is not commence Autotune ready for operation Ensure that: The waterjet has been installed and set up ...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Error message Comments JIM 1 has gone into backup mode The test aborted because the indicated propulsion line has been placed in backup mode The backup jogstick of the station control panel (SCP) that is in ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Commissioning Error message Comments Port waterjet has gone unavailable The test aborted when the port waterjet became unavailable The JETanchor Mouseboat has control of all waterjets and engines that are available for remote (normal) control Determine why the waterjet became unavailable, resolve any ...
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Commissioning HTX30 Product Manual Error message Comments Stbd throttle has gone into backup The test aborted because the starboard propulsion line has been placed in backup mode The backup jogstick of the station control panel (SCP) that is in ...
HTX30 Product Manual Fault Finding 6 - Fault Finding In this section Alerts............................6-2 Alarm browser ........................6-4 The following pages contain solutions to faults that could occur and some possible solutions: Locate a symptom similar to that experienced. ...
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Fault Finding HTX30 Product Manual Status lights on control devices fail to light Possible cause Solution Dimming level set too low at the control station Adjust dimming level. Device or control station is not active. Transfer control to the required control station or device.
HTX30 Product Manual Fault Finding Alerts Two types of alert can occur during operation. Alarms: High priority alerts warning of a fault with the control system. e.g. Power supply failure. Warnings: Lower priority alerts warning of minor events or system changes which will affect normal operation.
Fault Finding HTX30 Product Manual Alarm browser The alarm browser allows current and previous alarms to be viewed along with detailed information about the alert. Before contacting your distributor for assistance, record the information from the alarm browser. To enter the alarm browser, press and hold the cancel button for 3 seconds.
HTX30 Product Manual Fault Finding Jog right a third time to display the alarm sub-code. Sub codes are described in the appendix and can be used to further diagnose the alarm's cause. In the following example, sub-code 0 is shown.
Fault Finding HTX30 Product Manual Common alarms Alarm summary Name SCP text Description Priority Param corrupt PARAM / INVAL Parameters are defaulted or corrupt in some way. Sub code is Alarm from paramStatusT Cable fault CABLE / FAULT Messages from a module on the same physical CAN bus are no...
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HTX30 Product Manual Fault Finding Name SCP text Description Priority Parameters PARAM / INCON Some of the parameters on this module are inconsistent with each Alarm inconsistent other. Subcodes: 1 - User throttle calibration: The throttle calibration values are ...
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Fault Finding HTX30 Product Manual Name SCP text Description Priority Backup BAKUP / Comms error with the backup processor Warning communication COMMS Subcodes: 0 - Link 1 - Param 2 - Tx Notify Fallback out of FALBK / RANGE...
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HTX30 Product Manual Fault Finding SCP alarms Name SCP text Description Priority Control conflict CTRL / CNFLT More than one SCP is in control Warning Simulate mode SIMUL The SCP is simulating control and feedback Warning In backup BAKUP This module is in backup mode...
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Fault Finding HTX30 Product Manual Name SCP text Description Priority Real time clock CLKFT The real time clock battery is missing, has never been set, or the Warning fault internal battery has failed. Subcodes: 0 - Time data invalid ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Fault Finding EIM alarms Name SCP text Description Priority Engine local LOCAL The operator has taken control at the engine local control panel Warning mode SCP demand DEMND / LOST This module has lost in control demand from the SCPs...
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Fault Finding HTX30 Product Manual JETanchor alarms Name SCP text Description Priority Not autotuned ATUNE JETanchor cannot be engaged because it has not been autotuned Alarm/ Warning In autotune AUTOT JETanchor is in autotune mode Alarm/ Warning GPS fault NOGPS The GPS has a fault.
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HTX30 Product Manual Fault Finding Name SCP text Description Priority GPS degraded BDGPS GPS data is low quality or erratic. An alarm if the JETanchor Alarm/ Mouseboat is in control, otherwise a warning. Warning Subcodes: 0 - GPS heading jumped. The reported heading jumped by the ...
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Fault Finding HTX30 Product Manual Name SCP text Description Priority IMU degraded BDIMU The IMU has an error. Warning Subcodes: 0 - IMU communications. Communication with the IMU is erratic with a significant number of protocol errors. 1 - Rapid. The rate of motion values measured by the JACM ...
HTX30 Product Manual Maintenance 7 - Maintenance In this section General ..........................7-1 Preservation: Pre installation ....................7-3 Service Intervals........................7-4 Servicing details ........................7-4 Servicing details (electronic system) ..................7-7 General This section describes standard maintenance procedures for the blue ARROW electronic control system.
Maintenance HTX30 Product Manual Tools and accessories Tool or accessory Comments The following tools and accessories are required for maintenance procedures. Screwdrivers Flat blade & posidrive Spanners Metric and imperial Allen keys Metric and imperial Thread tape Loctite Find instructions for the correct use of Loctite here (► page 8-3)
HTX30 Product Manual Maintenance Preservation: Pre installation Protect components that are in storage from damage and deterioration. To protect stored components from deterioration: Coat all exposed steel parts (except stainless steel) with a thin layer of rust preventative oil. ...
Maintenance HTX30 Product Manual Service intervals Item Maintenance Normal operation, test Backup operation, test Station control panel, check rubber boot on jogstick Jet interface module, check anti-vibration mounts Cables and connectors, visually inspect Modules general, check all mounting bolts Sensors and connectors: visually inspect...
HTX30 Product Manual Maintenance Oil filter Renew after the initial first 5 hours of running and then every 1000 hours. Oil coolers Visually inspect the oil coolers after the first 5 hours of operation and then monthly. Look for leaks or damage at the sealing face of the oil cooler and oil cooler cover plate.
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Maintenance HTX30 Product Manual Check and correctly tension all newly installed V-belts. Recheck and re-tension all V-belts after their first 5 hours of operation. Recheck and if necessary re-tension all V-belts monthly. The following tables list the belt frequency or deflection that is permissible.
HTX30 Product Manual Maintenance System hoses and tubing Visually check after the first 5 hours, then monthly. Check the following and replace or repair as necessary: Wear and chafing. Check for oil leaks around cylinders, hoses and fittings. ...
Check mounting nuts, bolts and screws and tighten where necessary. Control levers: If the friction of the control lever needs adjusting: Remove the Hamilton jet label [A]. Insert a number 3 Allen key [B] into the hole in the centre of the handle hub [C].
HTX30 Product Manual Appendix 85144 Loctite application guide Issue J General practice No smoking in the presence of primer, activator or accelerator. These products are highly flammable. Never mix primer or activator and adhesive directly as liquids. For additional safe handling procedures refer to the product material safety data sheets (MSDS) and technical data sheets (TDS) available from www.loctite.com.
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Loctite grade Equivalent Equivalents Purple Low strength threadlocker: Loctite 221 (compatible primer is 7471) Blue Medium strength threadlocker: Loctite 225 (compatible primer is 7471) Loctite 242 (compatible primer is 7471) Loctite 245 (compatible primer is 7471) ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Unpainted bores, stainless bushes Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed Green Type Drying time Partial Full Primer 7471 30-70 seconds 5 minutes 4-6 hours Bushes, sleeves, composite bush assemblies (extra high strength retaining). Use primer in all retaining applications.
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Painted gloss bores, stainless steel bushes Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed Green Type Drying time Partial Full Primer 7471 30-70 seconds 5 minutes 4-6 hours Bushes, sleeves, composite bush assemblies (extra high strength retaining).
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix D-glide thrust washers Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed Amber Type Drying time Partial Full Activator 7387, or 1-3 minutes 5 minutes 24 hours Activator 7075 D-glide thrust washer retention (high strength adhesive). Use activator in all retaining applications.
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Water offtake bungs and hose tails Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed White Type Drying time Partial Full Primer 7649 30-70 seconds With primer 2 hours 6 hours (optional) Without primer 12 hours 24 hours Water offtake bungs &...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Nuts on studs and bolts (where specified) Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed Blue Type Drying time Partial Full Primer 7471 30-70 seconds With primer 10 minutes 2 hours (optional) Without primer 20 minutes...
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Stainless steel cylinders and backheads Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed Brown Type Drying time Partial Full 45 minutes 24 hours Stainless steel cylinders & backheads (medium strength hydraulic thread sealant). Leave the first thread free of sealant.
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Steering crank shaft and mounting block Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed Green Type Drying time Partial Full Primer 7471 30-70 seconds 5 minutes 4-6 hours Steering crank shaft to mounting block (extra high strength retaining).
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Rubber toughened adhesive Loctite Colour Primer, activator, accelerator Loctite cure speed Black Type Drying time Partial Full 2 minutes 24 hours Clean grease from bond surfaces. 1- Apply to one of the bonding surfaces. Join surfaces and hold together for at least 30 seconds.
HTX30 Product Manual Appendix 85113 Tightening torques Issue Y Make sure all threads are clean. Torque values are for fasteners lubricated with grease or Loctite unless otherwise stated. Where the assembly drawing does not specify Loctite or thread lubricant, use the thread ...
HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Rolled formed studs with nose Stud installation Size Torque 48 N·m (35 lbf ft) Rolled formed studs without nose A - Nose on stud bottomed in hole Size Torque Fit stud into casting until thread bottoms. Confirm the stud protrusion is equal to stud length minus thread length as per stud description.
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual GPS antenna weight (excluding mounting adaptor): 0.75 kg. Figure 28: GPS antenna dimensions (without mounting adapter) Module inputs and outputs Refer to the appropriate vessel wiring schematics for wiring information. Output - Throttle: Module inputs and outputs blue ARROW provides normal and backup throttles.
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Output - Normal/backup: (Refer throttle above) Input - Warm-up: blue ARROW provides indication if the engine is or should be limiting maximum RPM. For example, during warm-up. A switch contact to ground should be provided.
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Jet loom pin assignments The following tables list pin assignments for the jet loom, which connects the Jet Interface Module (JIM) to various sensors, actuators and power supplies. Signal JIM connector pin Wire colour or number...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Voltage JIM connector pin Wire colour or number JIM connector to 24 VDC secondary power input number 24 V Voltage JIM connector pin Wire colour or number JIM connector to 24 VDC primary power input number...
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Installation and commissioning check sheets Module and wiring checks Completed After installation checks Modules secure. Cables are correctly attached. Termination links on last control devices. Termination links on last SCP (unless an XCI or JACM is fitted).
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix General checks Completed Port oil level. Starboard oil level. SCP communication with modules when cable lost. Port junction box relay. ______V Port junction box relay supply voltage. ...
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Jet checks Completed Before launch checks Port jet centred. Port reverse duct at zero speed. Starboard jet centred. Starboard reverse duct at zero speed. Control system checks Completed Steering from helm.
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Engine checks Completed Trials at sea Boat securely moored. Control devices at zero speed. Gearboxes disengaged. No alarms at SCP. Start port engine. Port engine idle speed.
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual General checks Completed Start port engine. Test alarm sounder. Dimmer button operation. Lamps and LCD. Port throttle. Port RPM feedback. Starboard throttle. ...
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Configurable parameters There are two ways to access and set configurable parameters: Through the station control panel (SCP) jogstick. Through the blue ARROW Support Tool. This section describes how to access parameters via the SCP jogstick. You can also use the blue ARROW Support Tool to access parameters (►...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Action Icon Menu Description blue ARROW setup menu display Press the shift button twice, then on the third press hold the button down. Button presses should be in quick succession. Continue to hold the shift button until SETUP setup appears on the menu display.
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Configurable parameter navigation tree This section provides an overview of the parameter tree structure. You can navigate around the tree structure, and set parameter values, using the station control panel (SCP) jogstick. Configurable parameters are described in more detail (including descriptions, ranges, defaults and units) later in this manual (► page 8-42).
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual P RPM (Port RPM) Adv (Advanced) 00 th (RPM at 0.0 throttle) ExUar (Expansion Port UART) 01 th (RPM at 0.1 throttle) TEnvX (Maximum vessel X thrust) 02 th (RPM at 0.2 throttle) TEnvY (Maximum vessel Y thrust) ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix CID parameters Top level parameters Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Type Type The type of CID: He - Helm Cl - CLC Bo - MouseBoat Dc - DLM-C Dr - DLM-R ...
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Top level parameters EIM parameters Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Demand type Demnd The type of demand to deliver to the engine: Cu - Current Vo - Voltage Pl - PWM voltage ...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Voltage demand group Short name: VoDmd Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Voltage idle level VIdle The voltage demand for idle RPM. V/10 Voltage full level VFull The voltage to demand for maximum RPM. V/10...
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Calibration group Short name: Calib Name SCP text Description Default Units Access 4mA demand D 4mA The DAC value to write for 4.0 mA. 4095 20mA demand D20mA The DAC value to write for 20.0 mA.
HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Top level parameters JIM parameters Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Software version SWVer Boot block software BbVer version Backup software BkVer version Amendment Amend PCB amendment PCBAm Jet model JtMdl The model number of the jet...
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Steering control group Short name: Str / Ctrl Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Proportional gain for the steering control loop 1000 Integral value for the steering control loop 1000 Differential value for the steering control loop...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Reverse advanced group Short name: Rev / Adv Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Feedback invert Fbk / Invrt Reverse feedback sender is inverted, i.e. high fbk value = fully down Deadband offset DbOff The offset which is used against the measured...
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Sensors group Short name: Sens Name SCP text Description Default Units Access JHPU oil temp OilT Maximum JHPU oil temperature, before an alarm degC condition. Set to zero to disable the oil temperature sensor JHPU oil level...
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Save and reload group Short name: Save / Relod Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Load factory values LoadF Copies the factory parameters to the user space, this will default all user settings Save to ship...
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Top level parameters SCP parameters Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Number of jets NumJt The number of jets expected to be in the system. Set explicitly to detect a mis-installed twin jet system that looks like a single jet.
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Docking group Short name: Dockn Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Gate profile GaPro The profile used when dividing up the gate into reverse and throttle control zones: a - A b - B ...
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Advanced group Short name: Advcd Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Lockable Lock? Set to enable station locking. Station locking allows the operator to lock the control at this station, preventing any other from taking control.
HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Top level parameters XCI parameters Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Software version SWVer Boot block software BbVer version Amendment Amend PCB amendment PCBAm Load ship values Load Maximum idle IdMax J1939 group engine demand...
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Docking group Short name: Dockn Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Aside throttle AsiTh The percentage throttle demand when a docking input is pressed hard to port or hard to starboard. Ahead throttle AhdTh The percentage throttle demand when a docking input is pushed hard ahead.
HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Top level parameters JACM parameters Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Software version SWVer Software version for JETanchor. Boot block software BbVer Software version for bootloader. version Amendment Amend Module amendment. PCB amendment PCBAm PCB Amendment.
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Sensor group Short name: Sensr Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Has DGPS DGPS? Set if the installation has a DGPS correction service corrections connected to the GPS. If set, an alarm activates if the correction service is missing: 0 = no DGPS connected.
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Gains group Short name: Gains Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Kp (surge) Kp Su Proportional gain, surge position. 65000 /1000 Kpr (surge) KprSu Proportional gain, surge velocity. 65000 *100 Kir (surge) KirSu Integral gain, surge velocity.
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Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Port RPM group Short name: P RPM Name SCP text Description Default Units Access Port jet RPM at 0.0 00 th Port waterjet rpm at zero throttle. 5000 throttle Port jet RPM at 0.1 01 th Port waterjet rpm at 10% throttle.
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HTX30 Product Manual Appendix Advanced group Short name: Adv Name SCP text Description Default Units Access JETanchor autotune Auto? The JETanchor autotune procedure complete has finished. Expansion port UART ExUar Expansion port UART function: No = none. Ii = IMU interface.
Appendix HTX30 Product Manual Glossary Active device/station The control device or control station which is currently in control of the vessel. Backflush When the gearboxes on the engines are operating in reverse, and water is being forced through the jets ...
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With Wheel Plastic Cap Included With Wheel. Type "A" Helm Wheel Remove Morse Label & Fit Destroyer Type 1" Parallel Bore Hamilton Jet Label (3) Used on: Type "A" Helm Wheel Wagner B2 & B4 Helm Pumps Morse Padded Sports Wheel Used on: Wagner 700 &...
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C. W. F. Hamilton and Co. Ltd. 318780 CARTRIDGE VALVE - RESTRICTIVE COMPENSATOR (SUN LPBC-XHN) PROPORTIONAL VALVE BLOCK ASSY - ELECTRONIC CONTROLS - HTX30 DOCUMENT TITLE 203724 10 CARTRIDGE VALVE - SUN HYDRAULICS NFBC-KCN NEEDLE...
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Additionally, factory-based fi eld technicians are on permanent stand-by to travel anywhere in the world at short notice. HamiltonJet World Headquarters HamiltonJet Europe Hamilton Jet Global Hamilton Jet (U.K.) Ltd Lunns Road Unit 26, The Birches Industrial Estate PO Box 709 Christchurch East Grinstead West Sussex...
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