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  • Page 1 Installation Manual MGC® COMPASS Gyro Compass - R-series...
  • Page 3 Company shared MGC® COMPASS Gyro Compass - R-series Installation Manual MGC-D-114/408705/14/N March 2024 © Kongsberg Discovery AS...
  • Page 4 • Revision: 14/N Copyright The information contained in this document remains the sole property of Kongsberg Discovery AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within it is not to be communicated to a third party, without the prior written consent of Kongsberg Discovery AS.
  • Page 5 Kongsberg Discovery disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation, use or maintenance of the equipment. Disclaimer Kongsberg Discovery AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct and fairly stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions. Support information If you require maintenance or repair, contact Kongsberg Discovery’s support organisation.
  • Page 6 MGC® COMPASS MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Installation Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............. 9 MGC® COMPASS ..............10 System description ......................10 System diagram........................ 11 System units ........................12 Sensor Unit description ..................12 MGC JB7 Junction Box description...............12 MGC JB5 Repeater Junction Box description ............12 Bridge Alert Panel description ................13 Scope of supply........................13 Product restrictions ......................14 Restrictions in export....................14...
  • Page 8 MGC® COMPASS Connecting IEC 61162:1 and IEC 61162:2 devices ............33 Cabling between Sensor Unit and MGC JB7 Junction Box ..........34 MGC JB7 Junction Box connections................36 SURVEYING SENSORS ON VESSELS ........42 Vessel coordinate system ....................42 Surveying the MGC Sensor Unit ..................43 Survey accuracy values....................45 SETTING TO WORK ..............
  • Page 9 Installation Manual Cabinet dimensions......................80 MGC JB7 Junction Box wiring inside cabinet ..............81 MGC JB7 power connection inside cabinet..............82 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........83 Performance specifications ....................83 Heading output .......................83 Roll and pitch output ....................84 Heave motion output ....................84 Position output......................85 Internal processing ....................85 Weights and outline dimensions ..................85 Power specifications......................86 Environmental specifications ...................86...
  • Page 10 MGC® COMPASS Taking delivery ......................103 Unpacking and handling ....................103 Storage ...........................104 Disposal .........................104 MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About this manual About this manual Purpose of manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the information, procedures and basic drawings required for the physical installation of the R-series MGC® COMPASS. Target audience The publication is intended for technical personnel such as skilled shipyard and factory workers, electricians, qualified engineers, and naval architects.

  • Page 12: Mgc® Compass

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual MGC® COMPASS Topics System description, page 10 System diagram, page 11 System units, page 12 Scope of supply, page 13 Product restrictions, page 14 Network security, page 15 Support information, page 16 System description The MGC® COMPASS consists of the MGC Sensor Unit and the MGC JB7 Junction Box.

  • Page 13: System Diagram

    MGC® COMPASS System diagram The system diagram identifies the main components of a basic MGC® COMPASS system. Main units Cables MGC Sensor Unit Sensor Unit cable (MRU-E-CS8) MGC JB7 Junction Box Repeater data cable MGC JB5 repeater Junction Box Power cable (24 V DC) Bridge Alert Panel Ethernet cable (shielded) Data receivers: Heading and bearing...

  • Page 14: System Units

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual System units Topics Sensor Unit description, page 12 MGC JB7 Junction Box description, page 12 MGC JB5 Repeater Junction Box description, page 12 Bridge Alert Panel description, page 13 Sensor Unit description The Sensor Unit is a north-seeking gyro compass. It is based on three Ring Laser Gyros (RLG) and three linear accelerometers.

  • Page 15: Bridge Alert Panel Description

    Software, calibration file and documentation on USB flash drive, MGC-SW-ED. Additional required items Additional items are required for operation. Additional required items can be purchased from Kongsberg Discovery AS or from a third party supplier. • Computer for configuration purposes • Data output cable for NMEA messages...

  • Page 16: Product Restrictions

    Changes or modifications to the product not explicitly approved by Kongsberg Discovery AS will void the guarantee. The liability of Kongsberg Discovery AS is limited to repair of this product only under the given terms and conditions stated in the sales documents. Consequential damages such as customer's loss of profit or damage to other systems traceable back to this product's malfunctions, are excluded.

  • Page 17: Network Security

    If the MGC® COMPASS product is connected to a local area network, data security is important. Equipment manufactured by Kongsberg Discovery is often connected to a local area network (LAN). When you connect a computer to a local area network you will always expose the data on that computer.

  • Page 18: Support Information

    Kongsberg Discovery will not accept any responsibility for errors or damages caused by unauthorized use of or access to the MGC® COMPASS system. Support information If you need technical support for your product you must contact a Kongsberg Discovery office. A list of all our offices is available on our website. •...

  • Page 19: Preparing The Installation

    Preparing the installation Preparing the installation Topics Mechanical drawings, page 17 Necessary tools and equipment, page 17 Sensor Unit transportation box, page 18 Location of hardware units, page 18 MGC® COMPASS power requirements, page 20 System communication ports description, page 21 Mechanical drawings Outline dimension drawings are included in this manual.

  • Page 20: Sensor Unit Transportation Box

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Special equipment • Torque screwdriver, less than 10 Nm Sensor Unit transportation box The unit is shipped in a specially designed transportation box. Keep the unit stored within the box until everything is ready for installation of the unit. Note After the unit has been installed, please keep the transportation box.

  • Page 21: Mgc Jb7 Junction Box Location

    Preparing the installation Be aware of vibrations The unit has some sensitivity to vibrations around sequences of 100 Hz (100, 200, 300 Hz and so on). Such vibrations should not exceed 0.5 m/s in any direction. Be aware of resonance Take care when mounting the Sensor Unit to the vessel’s hull.

  • Page 22: Bridge Alert Panel Location

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Bridge Alert Panel location Consider these factors when installing the unit. • The best location is typically on the bridge. Related topics Bridge Alert Panel dimensions, page 79 Installing the Bridge Alert Panel, page 30 MGC JB5 Repeater Junction Box location Consider these factors when installing the Junction Box.

  • Page 23: System Communication Ports Description

    Ethernet or digital conductors. Therefore, it is very important to measure the power voltage at the connector before the MGC® COMPASS is connected. Any damage resulting from incorrect connection or power, is not covered by the Kongsberg Discovery AS warranty.

  • Page 24: Installation

    Sensor Unit and the angle bracket. You can either buy a ready made adapter base plate from Kongsberg Discovery AS or you can make your own adapter base plate. The ready made adapter base plate has holes which fit the Sensor Unit and the base plate for an easier installation.
  • Page 25 Installation • Mark seven holes in the mounting surface for the Sensor Unit and the angle bracket screws. • Remove the Sensor Unit and the angle bracket. • Drill seven M6 holes in the mounting surface for the Sensor Unit and the angle bracket screws.
  • Page 26 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Procedure Identify the best mounting location for the unit. Make sure that the insulation disks surrounding the four screw holes on the Sensor Unit base plate are in place. Important This is important for electrical and mechanical insulation of the unit from the mounting surface due to earthing.
  • Page 27 Installation Tighten the screws to fasten the Sensor Unit. Tighten the four M6 screws for the Sensor Unit in steps in a diagonal pattern. Recommended torque steps is 1.5 Nm, 3.5 Nm and 7.9 Nm. If you are using the angle bracket, repeat the procedure for the three angle bracket screws.

  • Page 28: Installing The Mgc Jb7 Junction Box As A Stand-Alone Unit

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Installing the MGC JB7 Junction Box as a stand-alone unit The Junction Box provides extended interfaces between the Sensor Unit and external equipment. Prerequisites The junction box can be mounted as a stand-alone unit directly on the bulkhead. Context The Sensor Unit cable is 5 metres long.

  • Page 29: Installing The Mgc Jb7 Junction Box Inside A Cabinet

    Installation Installing the MGC JB7 Junction Box inside a cabinet The Junction Box provides extended interfaces between the Sensor Unit and external equipment. Prerequisites The junction box can be mounted inside a cabinet. You can use an existing cabinet or you can buy a new one.
  • Page 30 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Procedure Find a suitable location for the cabinet. Attach the mounting brackets to the junction box. Horizontally or vertically. Fasten the junction box with four screws inside the cabinet. Secure the screws with washers and nuts. Related topics MGC JB7 Junction Box location, page 19 MGC JB7 Junction Box dimensions, page 76...

  • Page 31: Installing The Mgc Jb5 Repeater Junction Box

    Installation Installing the MGC JB5 Repeater Junction The repeater junction box provides connection terminals for data receivers such as heading and bearing repeaters. Context The mounting bracket is pre-attached to the box. Mount the box where it is easy to run the cables into the box.

  • Page 32: Installing The Bridge Alert Panel

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Installing the Bridge Alert Panel The Bridge Alert Panel is a BAM (Bridge Alert Management) system component. It is to be used when no CAM (Central Alert Management) system is present. Context The mounting bracket is pre-attached to the box. Mount the box where it is easy to run the cables into the box.
  • Page 33 Installation Unscrew and remove the lid. Connect the wires for the power cable. Replace the lid and tighten the screws. Related topics Bridge Alert Panel location, page 20 Bridge Alert Panel dimensions, page 79 MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 34: Cable Layout And Interconnections

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Cable layout and interconnections Topics MGC JB7 Junction Box grounding system, page 32 Relays in MGC JB7 Junction Box, page 33 RS-422 A and B signal definition, page 33 Connecting IEC 61162:1 and IEC 61162:2 devices, page 33 Cabling between Sensor Unit and MGC JB7 Junction Box, page 34 MGC JB7 Junction Box connections, page 36 MGC JB7 Junction Box grounding system...

  • Page 35: Relays In Mgc Jb7 Junction Box

    Cable layout and interconnections Relays in MGC JB7 Junction Box The junction box has three relays: RL1, RL2 and RL3B. They are 60 Volt, 1 A solid state relays, with form C contacts (NO-C-NC). RL1 and RL2 are for BAM (Bridge Alert Management).

  • Page 36: Cabling Between Sensor Unit And Mgc Jb7 Junction Box

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual description above). For listen only devices, connection to the Tx pair and GND is sufficient. A cable shield should always be connected to equipment chassis in the sender end. Related topics Installing the MGC JB7 Junction Box as a stand-alone unit, page 26 Installing the MGC JB7 Junction Box inside a cabinet, page 27 Cabling between Sensor Unit and MGC JB7 Junction Box...
  • Page 37 Cable layout and interconnections Power connections Replica ports Sensor Unit connection Relay and analog ports COM ports 1 to 5 Network connections Procedure Connect the connector on the Sensor Unit cable into the connector at the top of the Sensor Unit. Terminate the wires to the J11a and J11b terminals in the junction box.

  • Page 38: Mgc Jb7 Junction Box Connections

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual MGC JB7 Junction Box connections The Junction Box provides extended interfaces between the Sensor Unit and external equipment. Power connections Replica ports Sensor Unit connection Relay and analog ports COM ports 1 to 5 Network connections The system has the following communication signals which are to be distributed on: •...
  • Page 39 Cable layout and interconnections MGC JB7 Junction Box Ethernet connections Ethernet connections Port Connection LAN 1 PP1 - Data 1 LAN 2 PP1 - Data 2 LAN 3 PP1 - Data 3 MGC JB7 Junction Box - Sensor Unit cable connections Table 1 Sensor Unit cable connections in the JB7 Junction Box - J11A terminal J11A terminal Signal...
  • Page 40 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Table 2 Sensor Unit cable connections in the JB7 Junction Box - J11B terminal J11B terminal Signal Pair no. Colour PWR- Power supply (0 V) Blue PWR+ Power supply (+24 V) White RJ-1 TD+, Ethernet White RJ-2 Brown TD-, Ethernet...
  • Page 41 Cable layout and interconnections Table 4 J2 terminal in the JB7 Junction Box J2 terminal Signal Signal R1A_GND Replica port 1A, R2A_GND Replica port 2A, RS-422 ground RS-422 ground R1A_TX_A- R2A_TX_A- Replica port 1A, Replica port 2A, RS-422 output RS-422 output R1A_TX_B+ Replica port 1A, R2A_TX_B+...
  • Page 42 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Table 6 J4 terminal in the JB7 Junction Box J4 terminal Signal Signal R5A_GND R6A_GND Replica port 5A, Replica port 6A, RS-422 ground RS-422 ground R5A_TX_A- Replica port 5A, R6A_TX_A- Replica port 6A, RS-422 output RS-422 output R5A_TX_B+ Replica port 5A, R6A_TX_B+...
  • Page 43 Cable layout and interconnections Table 8 J6 terminal in the JB7 Junction Box J6 terminal Signal Signal RL1_NC AGND Relay 1, normally closed Analog ground RL1_C Relay 1, common ANA1 Analog 1, output RL1_NO Relay 1, normally open AGND Analog ground RL2_NC Relay 2, normally closed ANA2...

  • Page 44: Surveying Sensors On Vessels

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Surveying sensors on vessels Topics Vessel coordinate system, page 42 Surveying the MGC Sensor Unit, page 43 Survey accuracy values, page 45 Vessel coordinate system The vessel coordinate system is established in order to define the relative physical locations and orientations of systems and sensors.

  • Page 45: Surveying The Mgc Sensor Unit

    Surveying sensors on vessels from the defined coordinate system should be well described in both text and drawings to avoid common misunderstandings. The illustration shows the definition of origin on the vessel and positive X, Y and Z axes directions. Stern +Z axis +X axis...
  • Page 46 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Sensor point for the MGC Sensor point on MGC MGC alignment surfaces The MGC bottom plate designed with alignment surfaces where you can place prisms for surveying the offset angles in roll, pitch and heading by use of a theodolite. The illustration shows the alignment surfaces for roll and pitch alignment and heading alignment.

  • Page 47: Survey Accuracy Values

    Surveying sensors on vessels For the roll and pitch alignments, space for prisms is made in three corners of the MGC bottom plate. The surface on these locations is prepared specially to make it flat and aligned (parallel) with the sensors inside the unit.

  • Page 48: Setting To Work

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Setting to work Topics Setting to work summary, page 46 Turning on the MGC® COMPASS system, page 47 About configuration methods, page 48 Connecting to the web interface, page 51 Installing the MRC+ application, page 52 Setting up Sensor Unit directly from web interface on MGC JB7 Junction Box, page 53 Setting up Sensor Unit using MRC+, page 55 Configuring the MGC®...

  • Page 49: Turning On The Mgc® Compass System

    Setting to work Apply power to the MGC JB7 Junction Box. The Sensor Unit is powered through the Junction Box. Install the MRC+ application on a computer. Configure the MGC® COMPASS system for operational use. Verify that the MGC® COMPASS system is operational. Related topics Mounting the Sensor Unit, page 22 Installing the MGC JB7 Junction Box as a stand-alone unit, page 26...

  • Page 50: About Configuration Methods

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Apply power to the MGC JB7 Junction Box. The Sensor Unit receives power through the MGC JB7 Junction Box. The unit starts automatically when it receives power and it will remain in operation as long as it is powered. Observe that the LED on top of the Sensor Unit flashes green and that the unit generates a humming sound.
  • Page 51 Setting to work When you have made the changes, they need to be confirmed before the changes take effect. This confirmation is carried out under . Here are all the changes Review changes listed. You can edit or revert your changes before you confirm. When you select , the changes are written to the MGC JB7 Junction Box Apply changes...
  • Page 52 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Note Setting up the Sensor Unit via the MRC+ application is the recommended way to set up the Sensor Unit, as this method will give you more detailed information about the parameters. These configuration parameters are recommended set up via the MRC+ application. •...

  • Page 53: Connecting To The Web Interface

    Setting to work Connecting to the web interface You must set up certain parameters in order to get a working MGC® COMPASS system. The configuration of the Sensor Unit is done through the MGC JB7 Junction Box web interface on an external computer. Prerequisites An external computer.

  • Page 54: Installing The Mrc+ Application

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Type the default login credentials for : jb7. User 10 Type the default login credentials for : 1234. Password 11 Select The web interface with the configuration menu appears in the display. Related topics About configuration methods, page 48 Setting up Sensor Unit directly from web interface on MGC JB7 Junction Box, page 53 Setting up Sensor Unit using MRC+, page 55 Installing the MRC+ application...

  • Page 55: Setting Up Sensor Unit Directly From Web Interface On Mgc Jb7 Junction Box

    Setting to work Follow the instructions on the screen in order to complete the installation of the MRC+ application. Select Run MRC+ now Select Finish Close the Windows File Explorer and remove the USB flash drive. Related topics About configuration methods, page 48 Setting up Sensor Unit using MRC+, page 55 Setting up Sensor Unit directly from web interface on MGC JB7 Junction Box...
  • Page 56 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Note No validation is performed on the values you enter. If you apply incorrect values, the application may malfunction. Procedure Connect an Ethernet cable between the external computer and LAN 1 on the junction box. Make sure that the external computer is in the same network range as the junction box.

  • Page 57: Setting Up Sensor Unit Using Mrc

    Setting to work Setting up Sensor Unit using MRC+ The MRC+ application is used to set up all configuration parameters, except for the communication interface parameters. Prerequisites An external computer. Make sure that the external computer is in the same network range as the junction box.
  • Page 58 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Procedure Connect an Ethernet cable between the external computer and LAN 1 on the junction box. Make sure that the external computer is in the same network range as the junction box. Open a browser and type the default IP address of the junction box in the address bar. Type the default login credentials for : jb7.

  • Page 59: Configuring The Mgc® Compass For Normal Operation

    Setting to work When the connection is up and running, the configuration parameters appear in tab. Configuration 12 Select the wanted configuration option and set the wanted parameters. 13 Select the menu → to download the changes to the Configuration Send to sensor unit Sensor Unit.

  • Page 60: Setting Mgc Sensor Unit Location And Mounting Angles

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Setting MGC Sensor Unit location and mounting angles The physical location of the Sensor Unit relative to the origin and its mounting angles is required for the Sensor Unit to be able to calculate position, roll, pitch and heading correctly.

  • Page 61: Setting The Latitude

    Setting to work Type the offset angles. Select to close the wizard. Finish Select the menu → to apply your settings. Configuration Send to sensor unit Related topics Survey accuracy values, page 45 Setting the latitude You must set the latitude of the location where the Sensor Unit is to be turned on for operational use.

  • Page 62: Setting The Time Synchronization

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Context Procedure In the MRC+ application, select the tab. Configuration Select → → Sensors Special In the box, select Rate of turn (ROT) output filter Enable filtering For the , type the value in seconds. Typically 10 seconds. Filter time constant Select the menu →...

  • Page 63: Setting Output Data To Heading Repeater Junction Box

    Setting to work Context The recommended method is to use ZDA input when the Sensor Unit is used as a compass. This is also the default method. Procedure In the MRC+ application, select the tab. Configuration Select Time Synchronization Select the preferred time synchronization method. Select the menu →...

  • Page 64: Setting Communication Channel For Alert Handling

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Select Message format NMEA Normal Type the data output in milliseconds. Typical value is 50. Interval Type HE as Token/ID Select THS as NMEA type Select to save your settings. Apply Changes Setting communication channel for alert handling You must set the serial communication parameters for the alert interface in order to receive and transmit alert messages.

  • Page 65: Setting The Alert Handling Mode

    Setting to work Setting the alert handling mode Alerts are used to announce abnormal situations and conditions which require attention, decisions and/or action. Context Alert handling is done by exchanging messages between the Integrated Navigation System (INS) and the MGC. The MGC can operate in two different alert handling modes.

  • Page 66: Setting Analog Roll And Pitch Output Data

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Procedure Enter the menu → → → Configuration Communication interface Serial ports COM3 (for example). Select the preferred baud rate. Typical 38400. Select Message format NMEA Normal Type the data output in milliseconds. Typical value is 100. Interval Type HE as Token/ID...

  • Page 67: Setting Analog Nmea Rot Output Data

    Setting to work Example: Gain calculation for roll/pitch output Requirement: ±10 V shall give ±0.5236 radians (±30 degrees). The gain factor must then be; Gain = volts/radians = 10/0.5236 = 19.0986 v/rad. This procedure is done in the MGC JB7 Junction Box web interface. Procedure Enter the menu →...

  • Page 68: Verifying That The Mgc® Compass System Is Ready For Operational Use

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Example: Gain calculation for analog rate-of-turn (ROT) indicator Requirement: ±10 V shall give ±0.017453 radians/s (±60 degrees per min = 60 deg/60 s = 1 deg/s). The gain factor must then be; Gain = volts/radians/s = 10/0.017453 = 572.9624.
  • Page 69 Setting to work Procedure Enter the menu → Configuration Status Observe the status to verify that the Sensor Unit Velocity Latitude Clock receives these external inputs. • : External velocity (code 22) Velocity • : External latitude (code 21) Latitude •...

  • Page 70: Switch Over Unit Functionality

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Switch Over Unit functionality Topics Connecting the replica ports, page 68 Enabling Switch Over Unit functionality, page 69 Selecting monitoring ports for Switch Over Unit functionality, page 70 Connecting the 7" Switch Over Unit display, page 70 Connecting the replica ports The replica ports which shall be used in the Switch Over Unit (SOU) functionality context must be daisy chained (wired) together.

  • Page 71: Enabling Switch Over Unit Functionality

    Switch Over Unit functionality Enabling Switch Over Unit functionality To be able to use the Switch Over Unit functionality, you must enable the functionality in the MGC JB7 Junction Box web configuration interface. Prerequisites This procedure is done in the MGC JB7 Junction Box web interface. Context Each of the junction boxes in the Switch Over Unit (SOU) functionality setup must a redundancy identification,...

  • Page 72: Selecting Monitoring Ports For Switch Over Unit Functionality

    When you have installed the display and connected power and network, you must connect the display to the gyro system. Prerequisites The physical installation of the 7" Multi Function Display is described in a separate manual, MFD 7" Installation Manual. Context The Kongsberg Network Protocol (KNP) is used to identify units. MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...
  • Page 73 Switch Over Unit functionality Procedure Press the horizontal soft button at the top of the display (dotted red rectangle). A window opens which shows available units in the network. Select (yellow rectangle) to open a list of available units. Units Select the gyro system you want to connect to.

  • Page 74: Drawings

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Drawings Topics Sensor Unit dimensions, page 73 Angle bracket dimensions, page 74 Sensor Unit and angle bracket mounting, page 75 MGC JB7 Junction Box dimensions, page 76 MGC JB5 Repeater Junction Box dimensions, page 78 Bridge Alert Panel dimensions, page 79 Cabinet dimensions, page 80 MGC JB7 Junction Box wiring inside cabinet, page 81 MGC JB7 power connection inside cabinet, page 82...

  • Page 75: Sensor Unit Dimensions

    Drawings Sensor Unit dimensions MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 76: Angle Bracket Dimensions

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Angle bracket dimensions MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 77: Sensor Unit And Angle Bracket Mounting

    Drawings Sensor Unit and angle bracket mounting MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 78: Mgc Jb7 Junction Box Dimensions

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual MGC JB7 Junction Box dimensions MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...
  • Page 79 Drawings MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 80: Mgc Jb5 Repeater Junction Box Dimensions

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual MGC JB5 Repeater Junction Box dimensions MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 81: Bridge Alert Panel Dimensions

    Drawings Bridge Alert Panel dimensions MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 82: Cabinet Dimensions

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Cabinet dimensions MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 83: Mgc Jb7 Junction Box Wiring Inside Cabinet

    Drawings MGC JB7 Junction Box wiring inside cabinet MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 84: Mgc Jb7 Power Connection Inside Cabinet

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual MGC JB7 power connection inside cabinet MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...

  • Page 85: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Topics Performance specifications, page 83 Weights and outline dimensions, page 85 Power specifications, page 86 Environmental specifications, page 86 Cable specifications, page 87 Interface specifications, page 88 Data input specifications, page 88 Performance specifications Heading output •...

  • Page 86: Roll And Pitch Output

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual • : 0.08° secant latitude RMS Heading accuracy (speed aided), MGC R3 • : 0.1° secant latitude RMS Heading accuracy (GNSS aided), MGC R2 • : 0.04° secant latitude RMS Heading accuracy (GNSS aided), MGC R3 •...

  • Page 87: Position Output

    Technical specifications • : 1 cm or 3% whichever is highest Heave accuracy for 10 s motion periods (real-time) (RMS) • : 2 cm or 2% whichever is highest Heave accuracy for 0 to 50 s motion periods (delayed) (RMS) Position output MGC R2 &...

  • Page 88: Power Specifications

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual – : 67 mm Height • : 1.5 kg Weight MGC repeater junction box • Outline dimensions – : MGC-E-JB5 Type – : 115 mm Length – : 104 mm Width – : 57.1 mm Height •...

  • Page 89: Cable Specifications

    Technical specifications • : Sealed Storage humidity • : IP66 Ingress protection (IP) code • : Anodised aluminium Enclosure material • : 1000 m/s (10 ms peak) Max shock non-operational • : 50000 h (computed) MTBF (hours) • : 100000 h (service history based) MTBF (hours) MGC JB7 Junction Box •...

  • Page 90: Interface Specifications

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual • : 13.5 mm Diameter • : 0.27 kg/m Weight • : IEC 60332-1 Flame retardation • : PP (conductors), PUR (outer cover) Insulation • : Cu-braid Screen Data cable Specification for cables connected to the communication interface ports. •...

  • Page 91: Telegram Specifications

    Telegram specifications Telegram specifications Topics Output formats, page 89 Input formats, page 94 Alert messages, page 99 Output formats Topics NMEA HCR, page 89 NMEA HDT, page 91 NMEA ROT, page 91 NMEA THS, page 91 NMEA VER, page 92 PSXN20, page 93 PSXN23, page 94 NMEA HCR...
  • Page 92 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Note The HCR sentence will send correction status N when the compass has no velocity input, or if the heading status is invalid, or when the compass in the realignment phase after a long velocity outage. Format $HEHCR,x.x,a,a,x.x*hh Description...

  • Page 93: Nmea Hdt

    Telegram specifications NMEA HDT The NMEA HDT sentence contains the actual vessel heading in degrees true produced by any device or system producing true heading. Note This is a deprecated sentence which has been replaced by THS. Format $--HDT,x.x,T*hh<CR><LF> Description : Heading, degrees true.

  • Page 94: Nmea Ver

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Note This sentence replaces the HDT sentence. Format $--THS,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF> Description : Heading, degrees true. : Mode indicator. This field should not be null. A = Autonomous E = Estimated (dead reckoning) M = Manual input S = Simulator mode V = Data not valid (including standby) : Checksum NMEA VER...

  • Page 95: Psxn20

    Telegram specifications : Sequential message identifier. Message identification number from 0 - 9. : Checksum PSXN20 The proprietary PSXN20 NMEA sentence contains quality indicators for roll, pitch, heading and position. The sentence destination is positioning reference systems. The sentence is based on NMEA sentence format. Format $PSXN,20,x,x,x,x*hh<CR><LF>...

  • Page 96: Psxn23

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual PSXN23 The proprietary PSXN23 NMEA sentence contains attitude and heave data calculated in the MGC system. The sentence destination is PRS monitoring systems. The sentence is based on NMEA sentence format. Format $PSXN,23,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> Description : Start character. : Seatex ID.

  • Page 97: About Input Formats

    Telegram specifications About input formats The MGC® COMPASS will accept several NMEA 0183 sentences, and extract valuable information. With reference to Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems – Digital interfaces Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners, IEC 61162-1 2010-11, edition 4. All fields must be non-empty, unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 98: Nmea Gll

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Time i seconds. Null field if DGPS is not used. : Differential reference station ID xxxx : Checksum Requirements for MGC® COMPASS • : Must be > 0. Item 6 - GPS quality • : Not used. Items 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 NMEA GLL The NMEA GLL sentence transfers the latitude and longitude of vessel position, the time...

  • Page 99: Nmea Vtg

    Telegram specifications NMEA VTG The NMEA VTG sentence transfers the actual course and speed relative to the ground. The sentence is as specified in NMEA standard 0183, version 3.0. Format $--VTG,x.x,T,x.x,M,x.x,N,x.x,K,a*hh Description : Course over ground, Degrees (True) : Course over ground, marker : Course over ground, Degrees (Magnetic) : Course over ground, marker : Speed over ground, knots...

  • Page 100: Nmea Zda

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Description : Speed relative to water, Longitudinal (knots) : Speed relative to water, Transverse (knots) : Status, Speed relative to water, A = The data are valid. : Speed relative to ground, Longitudinal (knots) : Speed relative to ground, Transverse (knots) :Status, Speed relative to ground = The data are valid.

  • Page 101: Alert Messages

    Telegram specifications Description : UTC of position (Hours, minutes and seconds) hhmmss.ss : Day UTC, 01 - 31 : Month UTC, 01 - 12 : YearUTC xxxx : Local time zone, hours, 00 - ±13 hrs : Local time zone, minutes, 00 – +59 : Checksum Requirements for MGC®...

  • Page 102: Nmea Acn

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual Modular structure for INS - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results, IEC 62923-1, edition 1.0, 2018-08. NMEA ACN The NMEA ACN sentence is used for alert handling. The sentence is used for acknowledge, silence, responsibility transfer and to request repeat of alert details.

  • Page 103: Nmea Alf

    Telegram specifications : Number of alert entries. 0-n if all alerts in normal state. : Manufacturer mnemonic code. Null if alert identifier = 3062 (system fault). : Alert entry 1 - Alert identifier. 3062 for system fault. : Alert entry 1 - Alert instance, 1 to 999999. Unique within life cycle of distributed alert.

  • Page 104: Nmea Arc

    MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual : Escalation counter, 0 to 9. : Alert text. c--c : Checksum NMEA ARC The NMEA ARC sentence is used for alert handling. The ARC sentence is transmitted by the Junction Box JB7/MGC Sensor Unit to notify the CAM about refused commands.

  • Page 105: Equipment Handling

    Equipment handling Equipment handling Topics Taking delivery, page 103 Unpacking and handling, page 103 Storage, page 104 Disposal, page 104 Taking delivery When the equipment arrives at its destination: • Perform an inspection immediately to register any damage that may have occurred in transit.
  • Page 106 - must take place according to national and international rules and regulations. Observe the relevant Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations. The equipment can be returned to Kongsberg Discovery AS if there is no local WEEE collection. The equipment is marked with this waste pictogram. MGC-D-114/408705/14/N...
  • Page 107 Index Index MGC Compass ........... 48 connecting ........... 51 about " display to SOU functionality ......70 export license..........9 replica ports..........68 maintenance ..........9 connecting devices MGC Compass configuration ......48 IEC 61162:1 ..........33 product license ..........9 IEC 61162:2 ..........
  • Page 108 ......... 63 set analog NMEA ROT output......65 set analog roll & pitch output ......64 set channel for alert handling......62 Kongsberg Discovery AS set latitude ..........59 support ............ 16 set MGC location ........58 set MGC mounting angles ......
  • Page 109 Index license ALF (alert handling)........101 export ............14 ARC (alert command refused) ....... 102 export license..........9 GGA (GPS fix data) ........95 product license ..........9 GLL (position, latitude/longitude)..... 96 location HBT (heartbeat supervision) ......102 Bridge Alert Panel ........20 HCR (heading correction) ......
  • Page 110 MGC® COMPASS Installation Manual installing repeater junction box ......29 RS-422 installing Sensor Unit ........22 A and B signal definition ....... 33 installing the Junction Box ......26–27 selecting monitoring port for SOU ....70 setting alert handling mode......63 setting analog NMEA ROT output ....
  • Page 111 ........... 46 supply voltage Sensor Unit ..........86 waste support handling ..........104 Kongsberg Discovery AS....... 16 web interface support information......... 16 connecting to ..........51 survey Sensor Unit setup ........53 accuracy values .......... 45...
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