MD77HR CONTENTS MD77HR HEADING REPEATER ............5 DOCUMENT ..................6 About This Manual ..................6 NOTICE ....................7 Copyright ...................... 7 DESCRIPTION ..................8 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION .............. 9 APPLICATION ................... 10 SPECIAL FEATURES ............... 10 MAJOR DIMENSIONS ..............11 INSTALLATION .................
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12.2 Fault-Finding ....................21 12.2.1 MD77HR does not operate ............. 21 12.2.2 MD77HR aligns to 000° but does not follow the source heading ..21 12.2.3 Display illumination not functioning ..........21 12.2.4 Display illumination flashing or Alarm indications present ....21 12.3 Technical Support ..................
About This Manual This Manual provides installation, operating Instructions and fault-finding procedures for the MARINE DATA MD77HR Heading Repeater. 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).
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...
MD77HR 4 DESCRIPTION The MD77HR is a rotating dial Compass Heading Repeater. It is designed to display Ship’s heading as part of a Gyro-Compass or Transmitting Magnetic Compass System, receiving data via a NMEA 0183 digital transmission. The MD77HR has a dial of 118mm diameter marked in 1 degree increments with numeric values every 10 degrees plus cardinal and inter-cardinal markers.
MD77HR 5 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The MD77HR accepts serial azimuth data from a Gyro-Compass or Transmitting Magnetic Compass (TMC) in digital format using standard NMEA 0183 (IEC61162-1) True or Magnetic sentences. The input is processed by electronic circuitry contained within the Repeater enclosure, powered from 18V to 32V DC derived from the ship’s supply.
MD77HR 6 APPLICATION The MD77HR displays True or Magnetic Heading Data transmitted from NMEA 0183 (IEC 61162-1) compatible marine equipment (Gyro-Compass, TMC, EMC, GPS Compass etc.) The following NMEA 0183 sentences (in priority order) may be used to display Heading:...
Connect the MD77HR in accordance with table 9.3 - Pin Connections (by function). The MD77HR is designed to use 24V DC and accept a digital RS422 data signal using the NMEA 0183 protocol. Ensure all incoming supply and signal cables are either suitably insulated and/or connected, or bonded to the vessel’s earth where appropiate.
MD77HR Pin Identification Pin Idents of the 15-pin fixed D-type socket connector (view looking on the rear panel of the MD77HR): Typical Wiring Diagram (shown with remote dimmer option)
Ensure that the installation complies with section 9 - Installation. Apply system power (24V DC) to the MD77HR. The MD77HR Heading Repeater will initially align to 000° degrees; it will then adopt the heading which is being transmitted from the heading source.
MD77HR 11 OPERATION 11.1 Operator Controls A. Function Button B. Acknowledge Button C. Repeater Status (Green) D. Alarm Status (Red) E. True Heading (Blue) F. Magnetic Heading (Yellow) G. Dimmer & Control [Increase & Save Button] H. Dimmer & Control [Decrease &...
0.5 seconds or more. When the warning is acknowledged, the audible alarm is silenced and the alarm indicator is turned OFF. The MD77HR returns to normal operation with the heading type displayed as indicated by the True Heading or Magnetic Heading indicator.
11.6 Automatic Baud Rate Detection If valid data is not received and a No Data error is active, then the MD77HR will scan all available Baud rates to look for valid data at an alternative baud rate. If valid data is discovered which corresponding to the list of acceptable data sentences, then the new Baud rate will be stored and used for future data reception.
MD77HR 11.7 Heading Type Selection The type of Heading displayed (depending on the available data) can be selected as True Heading or Magnetic Heading. It can also be selected as Automatic where True Heading is displayed if available. In this case Magnetic Heading will be displayed if data is available for Magnetic but not available for True.
11.8 Test Function A Test Function is provided to give confirmation of the correct operation of the MD77HR electro-mechanical arrangement and illumination. To activate the Test Function, press and hold both buttons for 3 seconds until the Test Function starts.
12.1 Maintenance No scheduled maintenance is required. It is recommended to gently wipe away any accumulated dust periodically. Note: The MD77HR is a sealed unit and has no user-serviceable parts inside. Breaking the factory seal will invalidate the warranty. 12.2 Fault-Finding 12.2.1...
MD77HR 12.3 Technical Support If further technical support is required then please contact Marine Data Technical Support: • By email: support@marine-data.co.uk • Through our website: www.marine-data.co.uk All technical support enquiries must include the following basic equipment information: About your MARINE DATA Equipment: MARINE DATA Equipment Model number (e.g.
Supplied with 2.5m of data cable terminated with a 15-pin D-sub type connector 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...
MD77HR 15 GROUNDING AND SHIELDING This repeater is designed to be grounded via an M4 earth stud provided on the rear panel. This earth stud provides the electrical contact for protective earth bonding. The power/data connector has a conductive outer casing which, when mated, connects to the unit enclosure.
MD77HR 17 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Term Description Electro-Magnetically Compatibility - specifically measured against MIL-SPEC-461 Electromagnetic Compass (fluxgate coil Compass) Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems. EN60945 General requirements. Methods of testing and required test results. Minimum Order Quantity...
MARINE DATA is a brand name and trademark of Marine Data Systems Limited, a British multi-award winning company established in 1978 and based on the Isle of Wight, England. MARINE DATA, now in its 35th year, has led the world in the development and manufacture of marine navigation and control systems.
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