Summary of Contents for MARINE DATA MD61
- Page 1 …navigation with innovation USER MANUAL MD61 F061001 - Rudder Angle Transmitter MD61-MA-v04r03 2014-08-01 ENGLISH...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MD61 CONTENTS MD61 RUDDER ANGLE TRANSMITTER ........... 5 DOCUMENT ..................6 About This Manual ..................6 NOTICE ....................7 Copyright ...................... 7 DESCRIPTION ..................8 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .............. 8 APPLICATION ..................9 SPECIAL FEATURES ................. 9 MAJOR DIMENSIONS ..............10 INSTALLATION ................. - Page 4 13.3 Operational ....................21 13.4 Environmental ..................... 22 13.5 Additional Information ................. 22 14 ACCESSORIES ................. 23 15 SAFETY AND SECURITY ..............24 15.1 Grounding and Shielding ................24 16 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ..............25 17 ABOUT MARINE DATA ..............26...
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Page 5: Md61 Rudder Angle Transmitter
MD61 1 MD61 RUDDER ANGLE TRANSMITTER With Adjustable Tiller Arm connecting rod (supplied) -
Page 6: Document
2.1 About This Manual This Manual provides installation, operating Instructions and fault-finding procedures for the MARINE DATA MD61 Rudder Angle Transmitter. After installation, this manual should remain with the vessel to which it relates. This manual may also be made available in electronic Portable Document Format (PDF). -
Page 7: Notice
Vittlefields Technology Centre Forest Road NEWPORT Isle of Wight PO30 4LY UNITED KINGDOM tel: +44 (0)1983 822180 email: info@marine-data.co.uk fax +44(0)1983 822181 web: www.marine-data.co.uk MARINE DATA SYSTEMS LIMITED reserves the right to make changes to its products and specifications without notice... -
Page 8: Description
The MARINE DATA MD61 Rudder Angle Transmitter provides an IEC61162-1 compliant digital data transmission and a traditional potentiometer output. The digital output is designed to feed the MARINE DATA range of Rudder Angle Indicators, or other certified rudder angle indicators, located at any convenient location on a vessel. -
Page 9: Application
MD61 6 APPLICATION The MD61 transmits rudder angle data to an indicator, VDR or auto-pilot at any convenient location on a vessel. Connections may be made using the (optional) MARINE DATA MD94DDU Signal Junction Box. 7 SPECIAL FEATURES • Visual indication of rudder position: •... -
Page 10: Major Dimensions
MD61 8 MAJOR DIMENSIONS All Dimensions mm... -
Page 11: Installation
M4 set screws. Mechanical adjustment of the tiller arm may be required to fine adjust the output of the Rudder Angle Transmitter. Secure the MD61 to its foundation using four M6 fixings (not supplied), one through each of 4 mounting slots. It is recommended to use shake-proof washers or thread-locking compound. -
Page 12: Typical Installation
MD61 Typical Installation Rudder... -
Page 13: Electrical Installation
/ data cable. It may be necessary to use a junction box; see section 14 ACCESSORIES. The MD61 is designed to use 24V DC and transmits both a NMEA sentence and a 5KΩ (volt free) potentiometer output. Ensure all incoming supply and signal cables are either: suitably insulated and/or connected, or bonded to the vessel’s earth where appropriate. -
Page 14: Pin Connections (By Function)
Not connected 9.6 Cable Requirements The MD61 is supplied with a captive 12-way screened data cable. The bare tail end of the cable should be made ready to be terminated at a MARINE DATA MD94DDU Data Distribution Unit or a MARINE DATA Junction Box. Any extension cable should match this cable type;... -
Page 15: Typical System Schematic Diagrams
MD61 9.7 Typical System Schematic Diagrams... -
Page 16: Commissioning The System
(split-pins or lock-wired nuts) for additional mechanical security. Note: The MD61 transmits data at 1:1 i.e. one degree of rudder rotation equals one degree of transmitter shaft rotation. On completion, sign the vessel’s records to confirm that commissioning checks have been successfully completed. -
Page 17: Product Registration
MD61 10.1 Product Registration Be sure to fill out the product registration form and return it to MARINE DATA. This activates the warranty. Alternatively, register your product online at www.marine-data.co.uk You will need: • Product Type (e.g. MD61) • Product Serial No. -
Page 18: Operation
The MD61 Rudder Angle Transmitter has no user controls. 11.3 Indications The MARINE DATA MD61 Rudder Angle Transmitter has two indicators: a red LED (PORT) and a green LED (STARBOARD). These are used to indicate the respective PORT and STARBOARD rudder movements. The rudder amidships position is... -
Page 19: Maintenance And Fault-Finding
Note: The MD61 is a sealed unit and has no user-serviceable parts inside. Breaking the factory seal will invalidate the warranty. Should a fault develop, it must be sent back to MARINE DATA for a full factory service. 12.2 Fault-Finding It is probable that there is a loss of power. -
Page 20: Technical Support
MD61 12.3 Technical Support If further technical support is required then please contact your local Marine Data agent or Marine Data Technical Support: • By email: support@marine-data.co.uk • Through our website: www.marine-data.co.uk Please be sure to include as much information about the fault as possible, including: 1. -
Page 21: Specifications
MD61 13 SPECIFICATIONS 13.1 Physical Weight: 4.0kg (includes adjustable Linkage Rod) Dimensions: Ø200mm; Height 125mm; Linkage Rod: Adjustment range: 580mm max. length; 270mm min. length Construction: Aluminium Alloy Mounting: Bulkhead mounted Connections: Watertight Gland; M20 stainless steel (A4) to captive cable Cable: Length 2.5m;... -
Page 22: Environmental
ISO 20673:2007 RoHS: Compliant Type Approval: 0098-14 Germanischer Lloyd 13.5 Additional Information If spare parts are required then please contact either your supplier or MARINE DATA. MARINE DATA reserves the right to makes changes to its products and specifications without notice. -
Page 23: Accessories
MD61 14 ACCESSORIES MD Part No. Description MD77RDI F077202 Analogue Rudder Angle Indicator MD74RDI F074019 Digital Rudder Angle Indicator MD71RDI F071004 Compact Digital Rudder Angle Indicator MD94DDU F0940053 NMEA to NMEA Data Distribution Unit MD69CBW F069103 IP65 Junction Box 8-way or 16-way... -
Page 24: Safety And Security
MD61 15 SAFETY AND SECURITY Please observe the following procedures to ensure safety of personnel installing and operating the equipment: • Ensure all power to the unit is disconnected and locked-out during installation, maintenance and removal procedures • Ensure power is disconnected and locked-out in the event of mechanical damage to the unit, rendering internal parts accessible to personnel •... -
Page 25: Glossary Of Terms
MD61 16 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Term Description Electro-Magnetically Compatibility (Measured against the relevant standard, e.g. IEC60945 or MIL-STD-461F) Electromagnetic Compass (electronic device measuring ships heading by sensing the earth’s magnetic field directly) Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems. General EN60945 requirements. -
Page 26: About Marine Data
In the cruise liner industry, MARINE DATA is the choice again; you will find our equipment on the liners of the world’s leading leisure operators - including P&O™ and Disney®. In the fishing industry, MARINE DATA is there to help the world’s fishing skippers harvest the... - Page 27 MD61 NOTES...
- Page 28 MARINE DATA SYSTEMS LIMITED Vittlefields Technology Centre Forest Road NEWPORT Isle of Wight PO30 4LY UNITED KINGDOM tel: +44 (0)1983 822180 fax +44(0)1983 822181 web: www.marine-data.co.uk email: info@marine-data.co.uk...
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