Simrad HS70 User Manual
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HS70
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www.simrad-yachting.com

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  • Page 1 HS70 User Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 Compliance The HS70 complies with the following regulations: • FCC Part 15, Subpart B • IEC 60945 (CE) For further compliance information please refer to our website: www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 4 In case of any queries, refer to the our website: www.simrad-yachting.com About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing and using the Simrad HS70. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: ¼ Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Parts list Included in package Assessories Spare parts Specifications TGPS sensor specifications Communication specifications Power specifications Mechanical specifications Environmental specifications HS70 Dimensions PGNs with the HS70 in NMEA 2000 mode NMEA 0183 messages | iii Contents | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 6 | Contents | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Overview The HS70 is a complete GPS compass and positioning system in a single enclosure that requires only one power/data cable connection. With its NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 support and ease of installation, the HS70 is the perfect solution for marine applications.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Mount the HS70 parallel to, and along the centerline of, the axis of the boat. This provides a true heading. In this orientation: •...
  • Page 9: Mounting Options

    The HS70 allows for two different mounting options: fixed mount and pole mount. Refer “HS70 Dimensions” on page 14. • Flush mount - The bottom of the HS70 contains four M8 holes for flush mounting the unit to a flat surface •...
  • Page 10 • Hand tighten until snug (do not overtighten) while ensuring correct orientation • Use the set screws on the long sides of the base to secure the HS70 in place (3/16” Allen wrench not included) Warning: Overtightening may damage the system. This is not covered under warranty.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Cable

    See “Power specifications” on page 13 for complete power specifications. Before you power up the HS70 you must terminate the wires of the power cable as required. There are a variety of power connectors and terminals on the market from which to choose, depending on your specific requirements.
  • Page 12 Power/Data Cable Considerations The HS70 uses a single 15 m (49 ft) cable for power and data input/output. The receiver end of the cable is terminated with an environmentally sealed 12-pin connection while the opposite end is unterminated and requires field stripping and tinning.
  • Page 13: Default Parameters

    NMEA Messages Port A 4800 GGA, HD, HEV, ROT, VTG, ZDA (NMEA 0183) Port C 57600 None, used for serial to NMEA 2000 adapter (RS-232) Power RED (+) 6 - 36 V DC BLK (-) Installation | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Autonomous positioning capabilities of the HS70 will result in positioning accuracies of 4.0 m 95% of the time. In order to improve positioning quality to better than 1.0 m 95%, the HS70 is able to use differential corrections received through the internal SBAS demodulator.
  • Page 15 Supplemental Sensors The HS70 has an integrated gyro and two tilt sensors. The gyro and tilt sensors are enabled by default. Each supplemental sensor may be individually enabled or disabled. Both supplemental sensors are mounted on the printed circuit board inside the HS70.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Check receiver power status to ensure the receiver is powered (an ammeter can be used for this) • Ensure the baud rate (4800) of the HS70 matches that of the receiving device • Check integrity and connectivity of power and data cable connections •...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Mounting template Assessories Part no Description Refer Simrad price list NMEA 2000 cables 000-10640-001 HS70 Power/NMEA 0183 cable, 15 m (49,2 ft) Spare parts There are no spare parts available for the HS70. | 11 Parts list | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Communication specifications Item Specification Serial ports 2 full-duplex RS-232 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 (with programming Baud rates cable - Simrad dealers only) Correction I/O protocol RTCM SC-104 Data I/O protocol NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 12 | Specifications |...
  • Page 19: Power Specifications

    Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, ionospheric activity, and use of SBAS Depends on multipath environment, number of satellites in view, satellite geometry, and ionospheric activity IEC 60945 Standard Based on a 40 second time constant | 13 Specifications | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 20: Hs70 Dimensions

    HS70 Dimensions 158 mm (6.21”) 417 mm (16.41”) 67 mm (2.63”) Max and Min Threads 15 mm 8 mm (0.59”) (0.31”) 14 | Specifications | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Pgns With The Hs70 In Nmea 2000 Mode

    PGNs with the HS70 in NMEA 2000 mode Received messages based on a request PG No. Description Level Default Freq (Hz) (PGN) Update Rate (msec) 059392 ISO Acknowledgement On Request Request Used to acknowledge the status of certain requests addressed to a specific ECU.
  • Page 22 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update Single frame PGN that provides Course Over Ground (COG) and Speed Over Ground (SOG). 16 | Specifications | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 23 GNSS Sats in View 1000 GNSS information on current satellites in view tagged by sequence ID. Information includes PRN, elevation, azimuth, SNR, defines the number of satellites; defines the satellite number and the information. | 17 Specifications | HS70 User Manual...
  • Page 24: Nmea 0183 Messages

    GPS-derived true heading $GPHEV Heave value (in meters) *$GPROT GPS-derived rate of turn (ROT) $GPVTG COG and ground speed $GPZDA Time and date ¼ Note: The GP of the message is the talker ID. 18 | Specifications | HS70 User Manual...
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