Page 3
• The contents of this manual and equipment specifications are subject to change without notice. • Store this manual in a convenient place for future reference. • FURUNO will assume no responsibility for the damage caused by improper use or modification of the equipment (including software) by an unauthorized agent or a third party.
The voltage rating appears on the inlet Warning Label of power. A warning label is attached to the equipment. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or illegible, contact a FURUNO agent or dealer about replacement. CAUTION CAUTION Name: Warning Label(1)
FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the SC-30 Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO SC-30 Satellite Compass. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for quality marine electronics equipment.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SC-30 NMEA-2000 NavNet 3 (MFD, MFDBB) Marine Instrument Junction Box IF-NMEASC Video Plotter NMEA-0183 Radar IF-NMEASC Autopilot INTERFACE UNIT Current Indicator Scanning Sonar Video Sounder ECDIS : Standard supply : Optional supply : Local supply 12-24 VDC Busse-Yachtshop.de...
Page 8
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION This page is intentionally left blank. Busse-Yachtshop.de info@busse-yachtshop.de...
MOUNTING Equipment Lists Standard supply Name Type Code No. Remarks Sensor SC-30 Installation CP20-02900 000-011-455 With cable MJ-A10SPF0016-060C Materials (Select (6 m) and Installation materials one) CP20-02901* CP20-02910 000-011-459 With cable MJ-A10SPF0017-150C (15 m) and Installation materials CP20-02901* CP20-02920 000-011-461...
General considerations Mount the sensor above radar mast Like in the figure below, mount the SC-30 sensor above a radar mast. This provides an unob- structed path between the sensor and the satellite, regardless of vessel heading. Follow the pro- cedure on the next page to choose an installation site.
Page 11
• Separate the SC-30 at least three meters from an open-type radar antenna. • If the SC-30 absolutely cannot be separated at least three meters from an open-type radar an- tenna, install it at least 80 cm above the top of the radar antenna.
Page 12
Separate the SC-30 as far as possible from communication antennas. CONDITION 4: Select a stable location, no resonance location by engine or waves Install the SC-30 in a stable location. The SC-30 contains highly sensitive GPS and angular speed sensors. Therefore, install it where shock, vibration, etc. are minimal.
Page 13
The deck is flat and metallic, or the area around the installation site is metallic • If metallic surface is wider than the area of the top view of the SC-30, install the SC-30 at least 800 mm above the deck.
Page 14
1. MOUNTING Installation examples for a pleasure boat No tuna tower Fixing holes should "surround" the sensor. Further, fix the mounting pole at a right angle. The recommended dimensions for the pole are Sensor fixed to a platform φ Diameter: more than 80 mm Length: less than 500 mm...
1. MOUNTING Mounting Procedure "Bird-repellent fixtures" (option) can be attached to the sensor cover to prevent birds from alighting on the cover. If it is more convenient to attach them before mounting the sensor, do step 7 first. 1. As shown in the figure below, weld a platform (local supply) for which to mount the sensor. The thickness of the platform should be max.
Page 16
1. MOUNTING 3. Slip the rubber bushing (supplied) onto the sensor cable at the location shown below. Attach the cable to the connector. Make a loop in the cable to prevent cable fatigue. Loop in cable Cable clamp Rubber bushing Projection Rubber bushing (This end of bushing...
WIRING NMEA 2000 Network Connection The SC-30 connects to the devices in an NMEA 2000 network with a drop cable, which is con- nected to a backbone cable w/T-type connectors. The backbone cable can be light or heavy type. Attach a terminator at both ends of the backbone cable. Use a Micro-C connector to connect to the devices.
NMEA 2000 I/O DATA The SC-30 handles the NMEA 2000 I/O data sentences listed below. Input Data Name (Parameter Remarks Group No.) ISO Acknowledge- 059392 ment ISO Request 059904 Request for one-time transmission of asterisk-marked PGN in the output data table on the next page.
Output Data Name (Parameter Output Interval Remarks Group No.) ISO Acknowledgement 059392 ISO Address Claim 060928 Heave 065280 100 ms FURUNO proprietary sentence NMEA-Acknowledge 126208 Group Function PGN List 126464 System Time 126992 Product Information 126996 Vessel Heading 127250 100 ms...
SC-30 directly from the power source. If heading data is not being output, first check the SC-30's breaker at the power source and the check if a fuse in the power cable has blown. If it has blown, find out the cause before replacing the fuse. If it blows again after replacement, request service.
• Check that the cable (MJ-A10SPF0016-060C (6m)) is used. (If power is fed through a trunk line, the feeder cable shall be no longer than 6 m). • If power to the SC-30 is fed directly from the ship's mains, check breaker switch on mains switchboard and fuse in power cable.
Page 22
4. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING Autopilot jerks suddenly • Check for interfering objects near the SC-30. • Check the installation site and mounting base for vibration. • Check if antenna of radar, radio equipment, etc. is near the installation site. • Check operation at the autopilot: •...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SC-30 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers