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Summary of Contents for VDO COMPASS
- Page 2 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 22 - 40...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Preface
This document should always stay on board Preface With the purchase of an instrument of the VDO Marine program you sel- ected a high-quality product, made to the accepted State of the Art. Advanced production methods and the respect of the applicable quality assurance standards guarantee that our products are shipped in excel- lent condition. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
They are indications of particular importance for the operation of the system and for your safety. The use of the compass system does not relieve you of the responsibili- ty for your ship, and requires good seamanship. Always rely on your nautical experience for the interpretation of the indi- cated values. -
Page 7: For Maintenance
The use of non- insulated wires and contacts is strictly forbidden. Safety instructions concerning the maintenance: Repairs of the compass system components shall only be made by spe- cialists authorized by VDO Kienzle. The VDO Compass meets the corre- sponding safety regulations. -
Page 8: The Vdo Ocean Line Compass
Analog dial Display Pushbutton The VDO Compass is an electronic course indicator designed for the use in sports ships. The unit has a pushbutton on the front. It serves for the activation of the course indication and desired course with deviation . -
Page 9: System Components
Components of the system The supplied kit contains: Indicating instrument Union nut for instrument fixation Fluxgate compass sensor with connecting cable, length 1 m Warning label Red connecting cable compass sensor - indicating instrument, length 10 m Installation and operation manual... -
Page 10: The Indicating Functions Of The Vdo Compass
INDICATING FUNCTIONS The indicating functions of the VDO Compass The indicating instrument displays the following course information when the power is switched on: Course indication mode The display indicates the steered course (267° in the example). The pointer is in “OFF” position and has no function. -
Page 11: Automatic Compensation Of The Vdo Compass
Automatic compensation of the VDO Compass All on-board iron masses of a ship are more or less magnetic and influ- ence the compass. This effect must be compensated in a fluid compass as well as in a fluxgate compass. On conventional fluid compasses this requires the services of a qualified specialist. - Page 12 (see page 33). The display shows „ FAIL “ in the case of a failure of the automatic com- pass compensation, or if the compass compensation could not be finis- hed. In this case exit the failed compensation by switching the power supply off.
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Page 13: Setting Of The Position-Dependent Variation
This operation is necessary to set the valid local variation. The angular variation is found in the nautical map. Setting the variation eases wor- king with the map, and after compensation (see page 30) the compass will indicate the true course. -
Page 14: Adjustment Of The Compass Sensor
(e.g. true bearing : 001°, VDO Compass: 002°, difference north: -001°). Calculate the average of the differences. The average is the angular value by which the compass sensor must be turned for correct adjustment. A positive sign (+) means that the sensor should be turned clockwise, a negative sign (-) means counterclockwise. -
Page 15: Maintenance Of The Vdo Compass
Maintenance of the VDO Compass Indicating instrument and compass sensor are maintenance-free. Clean the indicating instrument with a clean, humid or antistatic cloth. The front lens is plastic. Do not use detergents to prevent scratches and... -
Page 16: Installation Of The Vdo Compass
INSTALLATION Installation of the VDO Compass Please read the safety instructions on pages 25 and 26 before starting the installation. Installation of the indicating instrument Make a hole, diameter 86 mm, at an adequate location. Clean the surroundings and remove the chips before inserting the indicating instrument. -
Page 17: Installation Of The Compass Sensor
Fixation parts kit N05 800 792 (order separately) Screw threaded stud in here Screw threaded stud in here Installation of the compass sensor Using the fluxgate principle the terrestrial magnetic field direction and strength are measured by two crossed coils. In the case of hulls made of wood, reinforced polyester, Kevlar or aluminium the sensor can be in- stalled in the hull;... - Page 18 INSTALLATION Temporarily install the sensor and make the first compensation run. A different location must be selected If several trials are not successful. After finding an adequate location fix the sensor with three brass or stainless steel screws to allow a rotation of the sensor for adjustment at a later time (see page 33).
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Page 19: Electrical Installation
INSTALLATION Electrical Installation System power supply Connecting cable Compass sensor - indicator Illumination Legend of the circuit schematic page 20... -
Page 20: Connection Of A Secondary Indicating Instrument
INSTALLATION Connection of a secondary indicating instrument Install the power supply to the second instrument in the same way as for the first one (see page 38). The power supply of both indicating instru- ments must be switched on at the same time. -
Page 21: Legend Of The Circuit Schematic
50 mA at 12 V DC Operating temperature: -10 to + 60 oC Type of protection: Indicating instrument: DIN 40050 - IP 65 at front Compass sensor: DIN 40050 - IP 65 EMC protection: CE: EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1 Dimensions: Indicating instrument: Front ring dia.:...
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