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- Page 1 Operator Manual MGC® COMPASS Gyro Compass - R-series...
- Page 3 Company shared MGC® COMPASS Gyro Compass - R-series Operator Manual MGC-D-104/408706/7/G March 2024 © Kongsberg Discovery AS...
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operator Manual Table of contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............. 5 MGC® COMPASS ..............6 System description ......................6 System diagram........................7 Product restrictions ......................8 Restrictions in export....................8 Restrictions in guarantee ..................8 Network security........................9 Support information ......................10 OPERATION ................11 Turning on the MGC® COMPASS system ..............11 Turning off the MGC®... - Page 6 MGC® COMPASS Selecting gyro manually ..................36 Switching between gyros in Manual mode ............37 Switching from Manual to Auto mode..............38 Changing operation mode ..................39 User preference procedures....................40 Selecting colour palette for display ................40 Adjusting brightness with the brightness slider .............41 Troubleshooting SOU ......................43 Investigating "No connection"...
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Page 7: About This Manual
About this manual About this manual Purpose of manual The purpose of this manual is to provide the descriptions and procedures required to allow for safe and efficient use of the MGC® COMPASS. This manual is a reference book, and as such it is not intended for sequential reading. Use the table of content, the index, the search functionality as well as the interactive links to seek out the information you need when you need it. -
Page 8: Mgc® Compass
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual MGC® COMPASS Topics System description, page 6 System diagram, page 7 Product restrictions, page 8 Network security, page 9 Support information, page 10 System description The MGC® COMPASS consists of the MGC Sensor Unit and the MGC JB7 Junction Box. -
Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Network Security
Note Kongsberg Discovery will not accept any responsibility for errors or damages caused by unauthorized use of or access to the MGC® COMPASS system. MGC-D-104/408706/7/G... -
Page 12: Support Information
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual 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. • : Kongsberg Discovery AS Company name •... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Operation Topics Turning on the MGC® COMPASS system, page 11 Turning off the MGC® COMPASS system, page 12 Operating modes, page 13 System alerts, page 14 Bridge Alert Panel alert modes, page 15 Operating procedures, page 15 Turning on the MGC® COMPASS system Turn on the MGC®... -
Page 14: Turning Off The Mgc® Compass System
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Note Settling to optimal heading accuracy can take longer than the specified time if the unit is exposed to high accelerations at start-up. For a fast settling of heading, start-up in harbour is recommended. However, under most conditions the heading accuracy will be within 1 degree during five to ten minutes from power-on. -
Page 15: Operating Modes
Operation Procedure • To turn off the system, disconnect the power to the MGC JB7 Junction Box. Operating modes The MGC product can operate in two modes. AHRS mode The gyrocompass calculates the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) certified heading output by the AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) mode algorithm. In this mode input of speed and latitude are required to obtain full accuracy. -
Page 16: System Alerts
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual System alerts The MGC® COMPASS alerts are according to the IEC 62923:1 and IEC 62923:2 standards. According to these standards a gyro compass can issue a single alert, which is a warning. Warning identifier 3062 System fault description •... -
Page 17: Bridge Alert Panel Alert Modes
Operation Bridge Alert Panel alert modes Alerts are sent to the CAM (Central Management System) either by serial line or network connection. The Bridge Alert Panel has the following alert modes: • : No visual indication and no sound. No error/cleared alert •... -
Page 18: Connecting To The Web Interface
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual 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 19: Changing Operation Mode For Dp Operations
Operation 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 system operation, page 15 Changing operation mode for DP operations, page 17 About Switch Over Unit functionality, page 20 Updating the system software, page 45... -
Page 20: Acknowledging Alerts
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Important When you leave the DP zone and for transit, the MGC COMPASS unit(s) must be set back to (AHRS mode) or (INS mode). The same procedure applies. Mode 0 Mode 1 Procedure Enter the menu → →... -
Page 21: Setting Light Intensity On Bridge Alert Panel Lamp
Operation Procedure The CAM (Central Alert Management) system issues a command to acknowledge an alert. Press the button on the Bridge Alert Panel to acknowledge an alert. Press the button in the MGC JB7 Junction Box to acknowledge an alert. Related topics System alerts, page 14 Setting light intensity on Bridge Alert Panel lamp... -
Page 22: Switch Over Unit Functionality
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Switch Over Unit functionality Topics About Switch Over Unit functionality, page 20 Gyro modes and states, page 23 User interface, page 24 Operating procedures, page 15 User preference procedures, page 40 Troubleshooting SOU, page 43 About Switch Over Unit functionality You can have several gyros connected to your system. - Page 23 Switch Over Unit functionality The MGC Sensor Unit is connected to the JB7 Junction Box via LAN through the Sensor Unit cable from the MGC. Each JB7 Junction Box is interconnected. This connection is essential for the SOU functionality. The JB7 Junction Box has a web interface. When connecting to the web interface, the web browser automatically receives information on the IP (internet protocol) addresses to the other JB7 Junction Boxes in the system.
- Page 24 MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual symbol will be displayed for GYRO 1. You can select this symbol to see more Info information about the error situation for GYRO 1. If both GYRO 1 and GYRO 2 should fail, GYRO 3 will become the Master gyro. No alert indication is given until GYRO 3 should fail.
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Page 25: Gyro Modes And States
Switch Over Unit functionality Gyro modes and states The gyros (MGC and JB7 Junction Box) can be in two different modes. Auto mode mode the gyros have two states, Auto Master Slave gyro distributes data to clients. For example heading repeaters and Master displays. -
Page 26: User Interface
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual User interface Topics Display organisation, page 24 Top bar description, page 25 SOU Status page, page 27 SOU Control page, page 28 Heading page, page 29 Internal Status page, page 30 External Status page, page 31 Configuration changes, page 32 Bridge Alert Management (BAM) alert symbols, page 33 Display organisation... -
Page 27: Top Bar Description
Switch Over Unit functionality The menu symbol, , on the top bar holds the page selection and the Configuration change symbol, . Select the Configuration change symbol to enter the display configuration. Menu symbol Pages Configuration change symbol Related topics Top bar description, page 25 Top bar description The top bar is located at the top of the display. - Page 28 MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual The menu symbol also holds the Configuration change symbol, . Selecting this symbol allows you to change the configuration of a specific gyro. Only gyros in Slave state can be selected. Time indication The time indicator in the top bar is used as an "alive" signal. The clock is synchronised towards the JB7 Junction Box using Network Time Protocol (NTP).
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Page 29: Sou Status Page
Switch Over Unit functionality SOU Status page page shows the normal output from the gyros.This page is the default page Status in the display. How to open To open the page, select the menu symbol, on the top bar. Status Details Status indicates that you are on the... -
Page 30: Sou Control Page
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Related topics Top bar description, page 25 SOU Control page page allows you to switch gyro mode from . The SOU Control Auto Manual selected mode is indicated by a blue line. It also allows you to reset the gyro state. How to open To open the page, select the menu symbol,... -
Page 31: Heading Page
Switch Over Unit functionality Auto mode Auto Select to switch to Auto mode. The gyro system automatically selects which Auto gyro should be the Master gyro. Manual mode Manual Select to switch to Manual mode. In this mode you select the active gyro Manual manually. -
Page 32: Internal Status Page
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Details Heading gyro 1 indicates that you are on the page for Gyro 1. Heading gyro 1 Heading HDG (°) shows the vessel heading in degrees. ROT (°/min) shows the vessel rate-of-turn in degrees/minutes. Related topics Top bar description, page 25 Internal Status page page shows status for roll/pitch, heading, position, PPS and mode for... -
Page 33: External Status Page
Switch Over Unit functionality Details Internal status gyro 3 indicates that you are on the internal status page for Gyro 3. Internal status gyro 1 Roll/pitch is the status of the roll and pitch data quality. Roll/pitch Heading is the status of the heading quality. Heading Position is the status of the position data quality. -
Page 34: Configuration Changes
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Details External status gyro 1 indicates that you are on the status page for Gyro 1. External status gyro 1 shows the measured speed over ground. shows the value of the course over ground input signal. shows the position of the latitude input signal. -
Page 35: Bridge Alert Management (Bam) Alert Symbols
Switch Over Unit functionality Description Note The changes to the gyro configuration which you do here, will only be temporary changes. You will only reset the MGC JB7 Junction Box. A reset of the junction box takes less that a minute compared to a full reset of the whole system. A full reset takes approximately 20 minutes. -
Page 36: Operating Procedures
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Symbol Description Cause Transfer of responsibility to the Central Alert Transfer of responsibility Management (CAM). The display symbol is to CAM. not flashing. No audible signal. The warning condition is cleared before Cleared unacknowledged the warning is acknowledged. The display warning. -
Page 37: Resetting The Gyro State
Switch Over Unit functionality An alert is also indicated on the BAM LED on the JB7 Junction Box. If the LED is flashing, it indicates a warning. If the LED is constantly lit (no flash), it indicates an active acknowledged warning. Procedure On the display: Select the Alert symbol,... -
Page 38: Selecting Gyro Manually
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Context The blue line under indicates that the Switch Over Unit (SOU) functionality is Auto in Auto mode. This is the default mode. You can re-initiate the SOU functionality on all JB7 Junction Boxes. For example, if GYRO 2 was the Master before the reset, GYRO 1 will be the Master after the reset. -
Page 39: Switching Between Gyros In Manual Mode
Switch Over Unit functionality Procedure Select the page. Control Select Manual The message , appears. Do you want to change mode Select After a few seconds the gyro will change from . The other Status Master Manual gyros will change status from Slave Disabled The active gyro has status... -
Page 40: Switching From Manual To Auto Mode
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Procedure Select the page. Control Select Manual The message , appears. Do you want to change mode Select Select the wanted gyro and select Disabled Set active The message , appears. Do you want to change active sensor? Select page appears and the selected gyro is now Status... -
Page 41: Changing Operation Mode
Switch Over Unit functionality Related topics SOU Control page, page 28 Changing operation mode Some vessel operations require a change of operation mode. For example, a vessel with a dynamic positioning (DP) system which enters the DP zone, must have gyro compasses which operate in Manual mode. -
Page 42: User Preference Procedures
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Select Apply Select to save the changes permanently, also after a restart. Select temporary changes. Related topics Changing operation mode for DP operations, page 17 Configuration changes, page 32 User preference procedures Topics Selecting colour palette for display, page 40 Adjusting brightness with the brightness slider, page 41 Selecting colour palette for display You can select a colour scheme for the display which suits your current light conditions. -
Page 43: Adjusting Brightness With The Brightness Slider
Switch Over Unit functionality Under , select the colour scheme you want to use. Palette Select the Palette symbol again to close the selection. Related topics Top bar description, page 25 Adjusting brightness with the brightness slider You can adjust the brightness of the display to suit your current light conditions. Context The brightness slider is located to the right of the display. - Page 44 MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Press the vertical button to the left (red rectangle) of the slider to close the brightness slider. MGC-D-104/408706/7/G...
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Page 45: Troubleshooting Sou
Switch Over Unit functionality Troubleshooting SOU Topics Investigating "No connection" message, page 43 Investigating "Error" status for all gyros, page 44 Investigating "No connection" message message appears in the top bar if there is no network connection No connection between the Switch Over Unit user interface and the gyro (MGC and JB7 Junction Box). Context Procedure If the message appears during start-up or restart, it should disappear in a few... -
Page 46: Investigating "Error" Status For All Gyros
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Investigating "Error" status for all gyros If you get a warning in the top bar, an error condition may have occurred System fault with the gyros. Context Procedure Select the page → Control Manual Observe the for the gyros. -
Page 47: Maintenance
We recommend that you keep your product updated with the latest software version. Kongsberg Discovery AS will offer regular software updates for the MGC® COMPASS with improvements and new functionalities. It is up to you to decide whether you want to update your product with the new software. -
Page 48: Creating A Backup Of The System Configuration
MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual The new software is installed on the MGC JB7 Junction Box. The software update procedure is described in the Release Note for the specific software. These updates are done by connecting an external computer to the junction box and using the MGC JB7 Junction Box web interface. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Maintenance Troubleshooting Topics Inspecting the system status, page 47 Investigating no signal to external equipment, page 48 Inspecting the system status Events which have occurred can be observed in the page of the MGC JB7 Junction Status Box web interface. Context This procedure is done in the MGC JB7 Junction Box web interface. -
Page 50: Investigating No Signal To External Equipment
The Sensor Unit is not designed for repair in the field. All repairs and modifications of the unit, except for installation of new software versions and system setup, must be done by qualified personnel. A failed unit should be shipped back to Kongsberg Discovery AS or other agreed service point for repair. -
Page 51: Replacing The Sensor Unit
Maintenance Caution Opening the Sensor Unit housing will result in permanent damage to the unit. You should under no circumstance make any attempt to do so. Replacing the Sensor Unit If the unit fails, it can be replaced by a spare unit. Local repair is not possible. Prerequisites Turn off all power to the system. - Page 52 MGC® COMPASS Operator Manual Disconnect the junction box cable from the Sensor Unit. Disconnect all other connections to the junction box terminals. Dismount the failed junction box from its foundation. Mount the spare junction box in the same foundation as the failed box. Connect the junction box cable to the Sensor Unit.
- Page 53 Index Index gyro modes ..........23 Heading page ..........29 about Internal Status page........30 export license..........5 menu symbol ..........25 maintenance ..........5 Operating mode .......... 13 product license ..........5 SOU Control page ........28 registered trademarks........5 SOU Status page .........
- Page 54 39 changing mode for DP operations ..... 17 connecting to web interface ......16 creating a backup ........46 Kongsberg Discovery AS handling alerts..........18 support ............ 10 how to choose colour palette ......40 how to find product version ......45 investigating "No connection"...
- Page 55 ..........45 SOU Control page description ..........28 SOU Status page description ..........27 support Kongsberg Discovery AS....... 10 support information......... 10 Switch Over Unit functionality description ..........20 switching between gyros in Manual mode......37 from Manual to Auto mode......38 system alerts ............
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