Navigat Manual MK2

Operation, Installation and Service Manual
NAVIGAT X MK 2
Digital Gyrocompass System
Type 4991, Stock No. 74799
056341/C, 08 May 2008
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. (Representative Office)
Woltmanstr. 19 D-20097 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49-40-299 00-0 Fax: +49-40-299 00-146 E-mail: [email protected]
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Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems sector.
Revision Record
Rev.
Date
Remarks
08 May 2008
Added new options (alarm mute relay, speed filter).
17 Nov 2006
Removed gyrospere installation/service instructions. These are now

contained in separate documents delivered with the respective gyrosphere container.
AA
07 May 2004
Initial release
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Safety Instructions
Safety Notice Conventions
The following safety notice conventions are followed throughout this
manual:
DANGER
Note
A Danger notice contains an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, will
result in injury or death of personnel.
WARNING
A Warning notice contains an operating or

maintenance procedure, practice, condition,
statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed,
could result in injury or death of personnel.
CAUTION
A Caution notice contains an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could
result in damage to, or destruction of equipment.
A Note contains an essential operating or maintenance procedure, condition or statement,
which is considered important enough to be
highlighted.
Special safety symbols may be used in this
manual to indicate:
Risk of electrical shock.
Used in conjunction with a Danger or Warning
notice.
Electrical components sensitive to electrostatic

discharge.
Used in conjunction with a Caution notice.
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General Safety Information for the Operator

WARNING
Never rely on one heading source alone to navigate a vessel.

Always confirm the plausibility of the NAVIGAT X MK 2 heading and the
speed and position input data against all available aids to navigation.
WARNING
After a power-up from cold, the NAVIGAT X MK 2 requires a settling time

of three hours before reliable heading data is available.
Power up the system at least three hours before leaving harbour.
Power down the system during long docking periods only.
Make sure that the NAVIGAT X MK 2 has settled before using its heading
as the reference for heading control systems, RADAR, ECDIS, etc.
A magnetic heading source should be made active only in case of failure
of the gyrocompass(es).
WARNING
Before using this system, operators must be appropriately trained and

familiar with the operating procedures and safety instructions contained
in this manual.
Keep system manuals in a well-known, readily available location.
CAUTION
The supporting fluid in the gyrosphere container will start freezing at

temperatures below 0 C.
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 may no longer be operated when the ambient temperature at the gyrocompass location falls below 10 C while the compass is in operation or when the ambient temperature falls below 0 C
while the compass is not in operation.
CAUTION
Any service work on the gyrosphere is to be carried out by authorized

service personnel only.
CAUTION
Do not clean the compass housing with organic solvents, acetone or any
other substance which could damage or discolour plastic.
Use only soapy water or a mild detergent to clean the compass housing.
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General Safety Information for Service Personnel

DANGER
When the compass is energized, the gyrosphere operating voltage of

100 VAC @ 337 Hz is present on the master PCB, the gyrosphere supply
lines, and across the gyrosphere contacts.
CAUTION
The gyrosphere is always to be transported in its carrying box in the original transport container.
Do not throw or drop the transport container.
The transport container is to be transported in an upright position only.
Carry the carrying box containing the gyrosphere by hand only and handle it with extreme care. Remove the gyroshpere from the carrying box
only if required for immediate installation.
CAUTION
After power-down of the compass system, it may take up to 45 minutes

for the gyroscopes to stop rotating.
During this time, the container must be handled with extreme care.
Should the sphere touch the wall of the container, the momentum of the
rotating gyroscopes will make it topple and damage the center pin.
CAUTION
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 contains electrostatic sensitive components.

Electrostatic discharge may permanently damage components.
When servicing the NAVIGAT X MK 2, take precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge. Avoid touching any of the electronic circuitry.
CAUTION
It cannot be guaranteed that parameter settings in the User and Setup

menus and the entries made in the Magnetic Compass Calibration table
are left intact when the software is exchanged.
Before exchanging the system software IC, record all parameter settings
to be able to re-enter them manually, if required.
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Contents
Safety Instructions
Safety Notice Conventions........................................................................... i
General Safety Information for the Operator ............................................ ii
General Safety Information for Service Personnel................................... iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1
Design and Main Features........................................................................ 1-1
1.2
Operating Principle ................................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Example System Configurations ............................................................. 1-3

Standalone Gyrocompass/TMC System ................................................. 1-3
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 within multicompass systems ............................. 1-3
1.4
Technical Data............................................................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2: Operation
2.1
Operating Conditions ............................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Display and Operating Keys ..................................................................... 2-2

Control and Display Unit .......................................................................... 2-2
2.3
External control devices ........................................................................... 2-3
2.4
Power-up Sequence .................................................................................. 2-4
2.5
Selecting the active heading source ....................................................... 2-5
2.6
Adjusting the display brightness............................................................. 2-5
2.7
Optional Functions.................................................................................... 2-6

Muting Alarms Remotely.......................................................................... 2-6
2.8
Operating Menu ........................................................................................ 2-7

Entering and Quitting the Main Menu..................................................... 2-7
Navigating the Menu ................................................................................ 2-7
Selecting Parameter Settings ................................................................... 2-8
Editing Parameter Values ......................................................................... 2-8
2.9
Selecting a Display Data Page ................................................................. 2-9
2.10
Manual Settings Menu ........................................................................... 2-10

Manual Settings Overview .................................................................. 2-10
Manual Settings Parameters ............................................................... 2-12
2.11
User Setup ............................................................................................... 2-15

User Setup Overview ........................................................................... 2-15
User Setup Parameters ........................................................................ 2-16
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Chapter 3: Errors and Alarms

3.1
Alarm Indication ........................................................................................ 3-1

Audible Alarm Indication .......................................................................... 3-1
Visual Alarm Indication............................................................................. 3-1
3.2
Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm............................... 3-2

Alarm Acknowledge .................................................................................. 3-2
Alarm Mute ................................................................................................ 3-2
3.3
Error messages .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.4
Service Info Menu (Service Setup 2) ....................................................... 3-5

Service Setup 2 Access Code ................................................................ 3-5
Service Setup 2 Overview ...................................................................... 3-6
Service Setup 2 Parameters................................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance

4.1
Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel .................................................... 4-1
4.2
Gyrosphere Maintenance Specifications ................................................ 4-1

18-Month Maintenance ............................................................................. 4-1
Five-Year Maintenance.............................................................................. 4-2
Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

5.1
Protecting the Gyrosphere from Low Temperatures.............................. 5-1

Removing the container from the compass housing ............................. 5-2
Parts, materials and tools required .......................................................... 5-2
Procedure ................................................................................................... 5-2
Re-installing the container in the compass housing .............................. 5-4
Parts, materials and tools required .......................................................... 5-4
Procedure ................................................................................................... 5-4
Power-up function test .............................................................................. 5-6
Procedure ................................................................................................... 5-6
Chapter 6: Installation
6.1
Mechanical Installation............................................................................. 6-1

Installing the Compass Housing .............................................................. 6-1
6.2
Electrical Installation................................................................................. 6-2

Wiring Up the System............................................................................... 6-2
6.3
Gyrosphere Installation ............................................................................ 6-2
6.4
Initial System Configuration .................................................................... 6-3
6.5
Alignment Error Correction ...................................................................... 6-5

Magnetic Compass Calibration ................................................................ 6-6
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Chapter 7: System Configuration

7.1
Configuration Menu (Service Setup 1).................................................... 7-1

Setup Access Code.................................................................................... 7-1
Service-Setup 1 Overview ..................................................................... 7-2
Service Setup 1 Parameters .................................................................. 7-5
7.2
Factory Settings Menu (Technical Pages) ............................................. 7-12

Setup Access Code.................................................................................. 7-12
Technical Pages Overview ................................................................... 7-12
Technical Pages Parameters ................................................................. 7-13
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
8.1
Troubleshooting Instructions ................................................................... 8-1
8.2
Location of Parts on the Master PCB ...................................................... 8-2

Exchangeable Components...................................................................... 8-3
Connectors................................................................................................. 8-3
Test Resistor / Trimpots............................................................................. 8-4
Diagnostic LEDs......................................................................................... 8-4
Chapter 9: Corrective Maintenance

9.1
Exchanging the System Software ........................................................... 9-1
9.2
Replacing Socketed ICs ............................................................................ 9-2
Appendix
A
Setup and Configuration Tables
Drawings
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Design and Main Features
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 is a microprocessor controlled marine gyrocompass system with integrated automatic North speed error correction.
The system complies with IMO resolutions A.424(IX) and A.694(17) and
with EN ISO 8728.
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 has been type approved by the German Federal
Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), in accordance with the
Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98/EC, as modified by Directive
2002/75/EC.
The single unit design with a polyurethane hard foam housing allows
the gyrocompass to be installed on any bridge. If required, an optional
remote operating unit may be installed.
The unique method of supporting the gyrosphere by means of mere
buoyancy ensures North stabilisation during short power failures. E.g.,
after a three minute loss of power, no more than two degrees of deviation may be expected. Once power has been restored, the gyrocompass
will return quickly to the correct heading. The combined effects of the
twin rotors and the liquid damping system virtually eliminate latitude
error.
Heading is measured as a 13-bit absolute value with a digital shaft
encoder. The high-speed follow-up system (follow-up speed up to 100/
s) ensures that accurate heading and rate of turn data is provided under
all operating conditions.
Integrated monitoring of the supply powers, gyroscope current and the
follow-up system ensure secure and trouble-free operation.
Design and Main Features
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1.2 Operating Principle

The north-seeking element used in the NAVIGAT X MK 2 system is the
gyrosphere, a hermetically sealed unit with a funnel-shaped recess,
reaching from the outer skin down to its center.
Inside the gyrosphere, two mechanically linked gyroscopes are
mounted with their spin axes horizontal in a carrying frame. The gyroscopes are allowed to turn around the vertical, but torsion bands effect a
defined rest position, while a mechanical linkage ensures that the resultant spin vector of the gyros remains stationary relative to the gyrosphere. This twin gyro arrangement eliminates intercardinal roll error.
Once the gyros have run up to speed, their resultant spin vector, and
with it the sphere, settles in the direction of true North.
Figure 1-1:
The gyrosphere
damping trough
S gyro
gyro linkage
centering pin
N gyro
gyrosphere shell
The top of the gyrosphere contains an annular damping trough, half

filled with a viscous fluid. The fluid damps azimuthal oscillations of the
gyroscope system. The oscillation period is tuned to the Schuler period
of 84.4 minutes, so that heading errors during horizontal acceleration
due to changes in speed and/or direction are prevented.
The gyrosphere floats in a supporting fluid inside the gyrosphere container. Because the buoyancy of the sphere is a little greater than its
weight, a bearing cup at the bottom of the recess is pressed against the
centering pin and keeps the sphere exactly centered in the container.
In order to make the gyroscope system pendulous, that is, to provide the
gravity controlling moment, the gyrosphere is designed so that its centre of gravity lies slightly below the centre of bouyancy.
The gyroscopes are in fact squirrel-cage induction motors, which attain
a speed of nearly 20000 rpm at a voltage of 100 VAC @ 337 Hz.
In the Mod. 10/3 container, their supply power is applied through the
electrolytically conducting supporting fluid, via the top and bottom contacts. In the Mod. 10/2 container, the power is applied via the centering
pin and the bottom contacts.
A follow-up control circuit keeps the container aligned with the sphere at
all times, thus heading can be derived from the containers orientation.
While systems with the Mod. 10/3 container employ an optical pickoff to
provide the follow-up control signal, systems with the Mod. 10/2 container use a resistance bridge circuit, formed by the conducting paths
from the contact pins in the container, through the supporting fluid and
to the equator contact of the gyrosphere.
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1.3 Example System Configurations

Standalone Gyrocompass/TMC System
As a standalone system, the NAVIGAT X MK 2 provides North-speed
error corrected true heading as well as rate of turn data.
If an electronic magnetic compass is installed, the NAVIGAT X MK 2
applies magnetic variation and distributes magnetic heading data to
external equipment (TMC function).
The heading diff. alarm function permits to monitor the difference
between the gyro and magnetic heading sources.
In case of failure of the gyrocompass, the magnetic heading source may
be activated to provide an emergency heading reference for repeaters
and other peripheral equipment.
Figure 1-2:
Standalone
Gyrocompass/TMC
system
Serial Repeaters
Magnetic
Compass
Equipment using
serial input
Equipment using
Furuno AD10 input
Position Receiver
Equipment using
6 step/ input
Speed Log
ROT
Analogue
R.o.T.
Indicators
Status Signals In
Nav. Data
Printer
Status Signals Out
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 within multicompass systems

The NAVIGAT X MK 2 may also be used as part of a multicompass system in conjunction with the Compass Monitor/Heading Management
System NAVITWIN and a Switch-Over Unit.
In such a system, the NAVITWIN acts as the main heading source selector and controls distribution of the compasses' output signals via the
Switch-Over Unit.
Another typical case is the retrofitting of the NAVIGAT X MK 2 for an
older gyrocompass within an existing system.
If possible, the existing control facilities in such a system (e.g. changeover switches, distribution boxes etc.) will be left intact, to seamlessly
integrate the NAVIGAT X MK 2 into the retrofit system.
Example System Configurations
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1.4 Technical Data

Accuracies
heading:
lin. mean settle point error
static error
dynamic error
deviation after 3 min. power interruption
0.1 secant latitude

0.1 secant latitude
0.4 secant latitude
< 2
Operational Characteristics
mean setting time
< 3h
max. follow-up speed
100/s
freedom of roll and pitch
40
MTBF
40 000 h
Environmental Requirements
ambient temperature, operation
10 to +55 C
ambient temperature, storage

(without supporting fluid)
25 to +70 C
environmental conditions / EMC
in accordance w. IEC 60945
Protection Grade
according to IEC 60529/DIN 40050
IP 23
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass
0.6 m
to steering magnetic compass
0.4 m
reduced, to standard magnetic compass
0.3 m
reduced, to steering magnetic compass
0.3 m
Power Supply
supply voltage
main 24 VDC (18 - 36 V),

backup 24 VDC (18-36 V), including automatic switchover to
backup supply in case of main
supply failure
max. ripple content backup supply 4 Vpp; extreme values may not
exceed 36 V or fall below 18 V
power consumption:
start-up
operation
each repeater compass
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80 W
45 W
7W
Technical Data
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Dimensions and Weight

width
404 mm
height
520 mm
depth
420 mm
520
404
weight
420
25 kg approx.
Data Inputs
magnetic heading
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1

or PLATH protocol
or NAVIPILOT
position
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1
speed
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1
compass monitor NAVITWIN
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1
Signal and Status Inputs

speed, 200 pulse/nm
connection to P.Gnd via ext. contact, momentary
steering mode status (auto/man)
connection to P.Gnd via ext. contact, latching
ext. heading reference sel. (gyro/

mag)
connection to P.Gnd via ext. contact, latching
ext. alarm acknowledge (mute)
connection to P.Gnd via ext. contact, momentary
Data Outputs
Technical Data
serial repeater outputs

(4 x TTL)
NMEA 0183
sensor data
(2 x RS-422)
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1
FAST output (RS-422)
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1

or PLATH protocol
SuperFAST output (RS-422)
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1

or NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-2
or PLATH protocol
NAVITWIN output
NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162-1

to compass monitor NAVITWIN
NAVIPRINT output
serial data to nav. data printer
AD10 heading data output
AD10 serial data and clock
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Signal and Status Outputs
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6 step/ output
3 phases, switched to 0V potential

if active (minus switching),
common positive;
internal supply 24 VDC, max. 18 W
rate of turn, analogue
0.1999.9 mV//min;
max. 10 V, 10 mA
power failure/general alarm

heading difference alarm
potential-free contact closures,

each rated
30 VDC/1.0 A,
100 VDC/0.3 A,
125 VAC/0.5 A
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Chapter 2: Operation
2.1 Operating Conditions
The permitted ambient temperature for the operation of the gyrocompass system is -10 +55 C.
CAUTION

When the ambient temperature at the gyrocompass location falls below
-10 C while the compass is in operation or when the ambient temperature falls below 0C while the compass is not in operation, the gyrosphere container must be removed from the compass housing and
stored in a place where the ambient temperature will not fall below 0 C.
If no storage place is available where the ambient temperature will not
fall below 0 C, the gyrosphere must be removed from the gyrosphere
container to prevent possible damage by frozen supporting fluid.
CAUTION
Operating Conditions
The gyrosphere may be removed from the gyrosphere container by

authorized service personnel only.
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2.2 Display and Operating Keys

Control and Display Unit
Figure 2-1:
NAVIGAT X MK 2
control and display unit
1

3
2
4
6
7
Display
LCD Display: 4x20 character text display

In normal operational mode, shows the available heading sources
and the heading diff. alarm threshold.
In menu mode: displays the currently active op. menu screen
Operating Keys
2-2
MENU / F1 key: Calls up the main menu from normal operational

mode. When pressed in menu mode, returns to next higher menu
level.
When pressed simultaneously with the SHIFT key, the F1 function is
executed.
Up () / F2 key: In menu mode, returns from the main menu to normal operational mode. Within a sub-menu, scrolls up through available pages on same menu level.
executed.
Down () / F3 key: Calls up the Main Menu from normal operational
mode. Within a sub-menu, scrolls down through available pages on
same menu level.
executed.
SHIFT key: Pressed with other key to call up keys SHIFT function.
DIM+ / RESET key: Adjust the display brightness.

When pressed simultaneously with the SHIFT key, the RESET function
is executed.
DIM- / ENTER key: Adjust the display brightness.

When pressed simultaneously with the SHIFT key, the ENTER function
is executed.
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2.3 External control devices

Depending on the installation, external devices may be present which
remotely control certain functions of the NAVIGAT X MK 2:
External control devices
An external device may be used to select the active source, i.e. the
heading reference to be distributed to compass repeaters, heading
control system, RADAR, ECDIS etc.).
The audible alarm at the NAVIGAT X MK 2 the may be muted from a

remote device, e.g. a central alarm panel.
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2.4 Power-up Sequence

The NAVIGAT X MK 2 is not equipped with a power switch. The gyrocompass powers up as soon as supply power is applied.
Upon power up, the startup routine is executed:

A startup screen is shown and a system

test sequence is executed.

!
"
When the system test has been passed, the

NAVIGAT X MK 2 enters normal operational
mode. The display shows the heading data
from the available compasses and the
heading difference alarm threshold.
The currently active heading source is indicated by an arrow symbol () next to the
sources name.
WARNING
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After a power-up from cold, the NAVIGAT X MK 2 requires a settling

time of three hours before reliable heading data is available.
Power up the system at least three hours before leaving harbour.
Power down the system during long docking periods only.
Power-up Sequence
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2.5 Selecting the active heading source

The operator may select one of the available heading sources as the
active source, i.e. the heading reference to be distributed to compass
repeaters, heading control system, RADAR, ECDIS etc.).
Depending on the system configuration, the active heading source is
either selected from the NAVIGAT X MK 2 control and display unit (single
gyrocompass systems) or from an external device such as a NAVITWIN
compass monitor/heading management system, a NAVIPILOT heading
control system or an external selector switch.

!
"
To change the active heading source from

the control and display unit
Press the selector key next to the desired
sources heading display.
The selected source is made active.

!
"
If the system is configured for source selection from an external device,

selection from the control and display unit is disabled.
The active heading source can be changed in a manual steering mode
only.
In automatic steering modes, source selection is disabled and an error
beep sounds when an attempt is made to change the active source.
Note
WARNING
A magnetic heading source should be made active only in case of failure
of the gyrocompass(es).
2.6 Adjusting the display brightness

The brightness of the display and keypad illumination is adjusted via the
DIM+/DIM- keys:

!
!
"
Selecting the active heading source
Press the DIM+ key to increase the illumination brightness.

Press the DIM- key to reduce the illumination brightness.
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2.7 Optional Functions

The following functions may be available if the system is equipped with
the respective external controls and configured accordingly.
Muting Alarms Remotely

On alarm, actuate the mute control at a remote device (e.g. a central
alarm panel). The audible alarm is muted.
Note
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A remotely muted alarm remains in the pending (unacknowledged) state.

The alarm message is shown on the display until the alarm is acknowledged at the NAVIGAT X MK 2 or the cause of the alarm is eliminated.
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2.8 Operating Menu

The data display menu as well as the manual settings, user and service
setup sub-menus are accessed through a multilevel operating menu.
Entering and Quitting the Main Menu

From the normal operational mode,
press the MENU or the Down key to
enter the menu mode.

!
"
The main menu screen opens.

From the main menu screen, press the
Up key to return to the normal operational mode.
#

$

#$
% # #
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 returns to normal operational mode.
Navigating the Menu

In the menu mode, the operator may navigate through the menu using
the F1, F2, F3, Up/Down, Dim+/Dim- and MENU key functions.
Press Shift-F1, Shift-F2 or
Shift-F3 to go to the respective sub-menu.
#
#&#
#&#

%
#&#
&
&
&%
#&#

#&#

Arrow symbols (/) at the

right of the window indicate
that further pages are available at the same menu level.
With the Down or Up key,
scroll to the next or previous
page respectively.
Press the MENU key to return

to the next higher menu
level.
#
#&#
Operating Menu
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Selecting Parameter Settings

A number of operational and setup parameters are set by selecting the
appropriate option from a list.
Flashing up/down arrow symbols to the right of a parameter setting
indicate that a selection can be made from a list of options:

' # (
' #
With the Up/Down keys, select the required

option.
Press Shift-ENTER to confirm and store the
selection.
MENU leaves the sub-menu without
changes.
Editing Parameter Values

A number of operational and setup parameters are set by editing a
numerical value.
A flashing box cursor indicates that a parameters value is editable:

' % )*
$' "+',
With the Up/Down keys, edit the character at

the current cursor position.
With the Dim+/Dim- arrow keys, move the
cursor forward/back to edit the next/previous character.
Press Shift-ENTER to confirm and store the
new value.
MENU leaves the sub-menu without
changes.
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2.9 Selecting a Display Data Page

The Display Data menu allows the operator to select one out of five
pages to permanently display relevant operational data, instead of the
normal heading display screen.
The selected page is displayed until another page is selected or the Display Data mode is quit.

#
#

#
From the Main Menu, press

SHIFT - F1 to go to the Display
Data sub-menu.
With the Up/Down keys, select
the required page to display

The following data pages are

available:
True heading (own gyro

heading);
Rate of turn;
Correction mode and value.
Magnetic comp. heading;

Magnetic variation.
Position Mode;
Latitude
Longitude (in auto mode).
Speed Mode;
Actual speed value
Speed value used for speed
error correction.
Date (DD.MM.YY);
Time (hh.mm).

!
!

"
Selecting a Display Data Page
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2.10 Manual Settings Menu

The Manual Settings menu provides access to settings which the operator may need to alter more or less frequently during normal operation.
Note
In case a NAVITWIN compass monitor / heading management system is

installed, the manual settings must be entered at the NAVITWIN.
The NAVITWIN will overwrite all changes to manual settings entered
locally at the NAVIGAT X MK 2 control and display unit.
Manual Settings Overview

Figure 2-2:
Manual Settings

speed/latitude input settings
SPEED/LATITUDE
SPEED/LAT MODE
SPEED MODE
AUTO
MAN
POSIT MODE
AUTO
MAN
SPEED/LAT SET
man. speed value: 0.0 99.9 kts.
man. lat. value: 99:99.99 N 99:99.99 S
HDG. DIFF. ALARM
heading difference alarm threshold
BETWEEN
GY1 / M
OFF
alarm threshold: 0 99
MAGNETIC VARIATION
mag. variation input settings
MODE
AUTO
MAN
man. variation value: 99.9 W 99.9 E
contd. on next page
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Manual Settings Menu
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Figure 2-3:
Manual Settings
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NORTH SP. ERR. CORR
north speed error correction
ON
OFF
SET. NAVIPRINT
nav. data printer settings
NAVIPRINT
ON
OFF
PAP. SPEED
60 mm
150 mm
600 mm
HDG
30
180
SETTINGS ROT
rate of turn time constant
TIME CONST. ROT

damping time constant: 0.0 10.0 s
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Manual Settings Parameters

Speed/Latitude
Speed/Lat Mode
Selects the speed and position input modes.
Speed Mode
Selects the speed input mode.
Settings:
AUTO
Speed data is read automatically from the serial data or the
200 pulse/nm input
MAN
The actual speed value is entered manually
Posit Mode
Selects the position input mode.
Settings:
AUTO
Position data is read automatically from the serial data input
MAN
The actual position is entered manually
Speed/Lat Set
Sets the manual input values for the speed and latitude.
Values:
speed: 0.0 99.9 kn

latitude: 9000.00 N 9000.00 S
Hdg. Diff. Alarm

Sets the manual input values for the speed and latitude.
Between
Selects the heading sources to monitor.
Settings:
GY1/M
Monitor difference between gyro 1 and magnetic hdg.
OFF
Hdg. diff monitoring is disabled
Alarm threshold
Sets the alarm threshold value.
Value:
2-12
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Magnetic Variation
Sets the magnetic variation input parameters.
Mode
Selects the magnetic variation input mode.
Settings:
AUTO
Mag. variation data is read automatically
MAN
The actual mag. variation value is entered manually
Manual Value
Sets the manual input value for mag. variation.
Value:
99.9 W 99.9 E
North Sp. Err. Corr.

Selects the North speed error correction mode.
Settings:
ON
Automatic North speed error correction is enabled.
OFF
Automatic North speed error correction is disabled.
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Set. NAVIPRINT
Sets the operating parameters for the NAVIPRINT nav. data printer.
NAVIPRINT
Turns printing on and off.
Settings:
ON
Activate output to printer
OFF
No output to printer
Pap. speed
Sets the paper feed speed.
Settings:
60 mm
print at 60 mm/h (1 cm = 10 min.).
150 mm
print at 150 mm/h (1 cm = 4 min.)
600 mm
print at 600 mm/h (1 cm = 1 min.)
Hdg.
Sets the scaling of the heading graph.
Settings:
30
scale to show 30 to the left and to the right from the graphs
centre (current print position shifts to centre when graph
reaches margin)
180
scale to show 180 to the left and to the right from the
graphs centre (current print position shifts to the centre
when graph reaches margin)
Settings ROT
Sets the rate of turn input parameters.
Time constant ROT
Sets the damping time constant for the analogue rate of turn output.
The larger the time constant, the less short-time fluctuations will be
present in the analogue rate of turn output voltage.
Value:
2-14
0.0 10.0 s
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2.11 User Setup

The User Setup menu provides access to settings which the operator
may need to alter occasionally.
User Setup Overview

Figure 2-4:
User Setup

input date/time
DATE/TIME
MODE
AUTO
MAN
DATE
dd.mm.yy (day.month.year)
TIME
hh:mm (hours:minutes)
SOFTWARE VERSION
software version info
master board: nn.n
MAG. C. CAL.TABLE
MAG. C. CAL.TABLE
ON
OFF
magnetic compass
calibration table
ENTER VALUES (F1)

entry #: 0 49
hdg. display: 0.0 359.9
corr.value: -99.9 +99.9
User Setup
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User Setup Parameters

Date & Time
Sets the date and time input parameters.
Mode
Selects the date and time input mode.
Settings:
AUTO
Date/time are read automatically from the serial data input
MAN
The current date and time are entered manually
Man. Date
Sets the current date manually.
Value:
DD.MM.YY (current date in format day.month.year)
Man. Time
Sets the current time manually.
Value:
Note
hh:mm (current time in format hours:minutes)
If manual input is used, date and time must be set after each power-up.
Software Version
Displays the master board software version info.
Settings:
none
The software version sub-menu is read-only.
Mag. C. Cal. Table

Sets the parameters for the magnetic compass calibration table.
Mag. C. Cal. Table
Switches the automatic magnetic heading correction on or off.
Settings:
ON
Automatic correction is enabled
OFF
Automatic correction is disabled
Enter Values
Enters the correction values into the magn. calibration table.
Values:
2-16
max. 50 pairs of heading and correction values
User Setup
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Chapter 3: Errors and Alarms

3.1 Alarm Indication
Audible Alarm Indication
Single Beep: Invalid Action
A single short beep indicates that the operator attempted to
carry out an invalid action.
This is the case, e.g. if the operator tries to change the heading
reference in an automatic steering mode or to activate a heading source from which no valid data is received.
Continuous Beeping: Pending Alarm

Continuous on-off beeping indicates that a pending (unacknowledged) alarm is present.
Simultaneously, an alarm message is displayed.
Visual Alarm Indication

In case of a pending alarm, an alarm message is shown on the display
which specifies the type of alarm present.
Figure 3-1:
Alarm message
(gyro failure)

The message remains on the screen until the operator acknowledges the
alarm or the cause of the alarm is no longer present.
Alarm Indication
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3.2 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm

Alarm Acknowledge
To acknowledge a pending alarm at the NAVIGAT X MK 2:
Press Shift-F1.

The alarm message is cleared and the audible

alarm is muted.
As long as the cause of the alarm is present, the
alarm remains active. The currently active
alarms may be viewed in the error list in the
Service Setup 2.

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!#$

%"
Note
When an alarm has been acknowledged, the ext. alarm status output
remains active until the cause of the alarm is eliminated.
When the cause of an alarm is eliminated, the alarm is acknowledged
automatically and the alarm status is cleared.
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 does not keep a history of past (inactive) alarms.
Alarm Mute
To mute the audible alarm at the NAVIGAT X MK 2:
Press Shift-Reset.

The audible alarm indication is muted.

The visible alarm indication is not cleared and
the alarm remains in the pending state until it is
acknowledged by the operator.

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3.3 Error messages

The following table lists the error messages which may appear on the
display and in the error list when a system alarm is active.
Table 3-1:
error messages
Error messages
Message on
Display
Message in
Error List
Cause
Corrective
Action
GYRO FAILURE
FAILURE GYRO
The system cannot provide

gyro heading.
Possible causes
are defects of
the gyrosphere,
the follow-up
system or the
shaft encoder,
or a defect of
the hard- or
software on the
master PCB.
If gyro is active
hdg. source,
activate another
source, if available.
Restart the
gyrocompass
system. If the
error persists,
call an authorized Sperry
Marine service
station.
MAGN.
COMPASS
ERROR
FAILURE
MAGN.
Loss of magnetic heading

data from ext.
source.
Check magnetic
heading source
and interface.
MAGN.VAR.
INVALID
MAGN.VAR.
INVALID
Loss of magn.
variation data
(if automatic
input active)
Check magnetic
variation source
and interface.
SPEED
ERROR
FAILURE SPEED Loss of speed

data from ext.
source.
Check speed
data source and
interface.
SPEED INVALID
SPEED INVALID
Actual speed
outside of valid
speed range;
invalid speed
will not be used
for North speed
error correction
Check speed
data source and
interface.
Check current
speed filter
parameters in
Service Setup.
If required,
increase valid
speed range
and/or increase
filter time constant.
POSITION
ERROR
FAILURE POS.
Loss of position
data from ext.
source.
Check position
data source and
interface.
HEADING
DIFF. ALARM
HEAD. DIFF
ALARM
The monitored
heading
sources differ
by more than
the set alarm
threshold.
Check heading
sources to
determine
cause of the difference.
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Message on
Display
Message in
Error List
Cause
Corrective
Action
FAILURE DC
MAIN SUPPLY
FAILURE DC
MAIN
Loss of power
from main supply.
Check main
power supply.
FAILURE DC
BACKUP
SUPPLY
FAILURE DC
BACKUP
Loss of power
from backup
supply.
Check backup
power supply.
OPERATION
RECOMTIME
MENDED
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE DUE!
(see manual)
Alarm given at
power-up if
more than 18
months have
passed since
last gyrosphere
maintenance
Acknowledge
alarm. System
will power-up
normally. To
ensure troublefree operation,
it is highly recommended to
have maintenance carried
out every 18
months.
NT COM FAULT
Loss of input
data from compass monitor
NAVITWIN
Check
NAVITWIN and
interface
NT COM FAULT
Error messages
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3.4 Service Info Menu (Service Setup 2)

The Service Setup 2 provides access to system status information which
is used during installation and for troubleshooting errors.
Furthermore, an option is provided to reset the system without cycling
the power (warm start).
Service Setup 2 Access Code

To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to the system configuration, all service setup menus are protected by access codes.
To access the Service Setup 2:

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Service Info Menu (Service Setup 2)
Call up the Main Menu
Press Shift-F2 to select "Service Setup".
When prompted for the setup code:

Enter code "610 "
Press Shift-ENTER to confirm the code.
The Service Setup 2 sub-menu opens.
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Service Setup 2 Overview

Figure 3-2:
Service Setup 2

GYROSPHERE DATA
gyrosphere operational data
TEMPERATURE: gyrosphere ambient temperature

PH. BRIDGE: phase bridge voltage
GYRO CURR.: gyrosphere current
OP. TIME COUNTER
operation time counter
operation time since last gyroshpere service (hours)
list of operational data
DATA LIST
not implemented in current software release

list of active errors
ERROR LIST
error messages
number of errors
system reset (warm start)
RESET MK 2
initiate system reset
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Service Setup 2 Parameters

Gyrosphere Data
Displays the gyrosphere operating data.
Displays:
Temperature
The ambient temperature around the gyrosphere container.
Ph. Bridge
The follow-up circuit phase bridge voltage.
Gyro Curr.
The gyrosphere current.
Op. Time Counter

Displays the gyrosphere operation time counter.
Displays:
Operation time in hours since last gyrosphere maintenance.

The operation time counter is reset to zero by field service
personnel during gyrosphere maintenance.
Data List
The Data List is not implemented in the current software version.
Error List
Displays the currently active system alarms.
Displays:
Error messages
The display alternates through the message texts of all
active alarms. If no errors are present, "No Errors" is displayed.
No. of errors
Displays the total number of active errors.
Reset MK 2
Initiates a system resets (warm start).
The warm start is equivalent to powering the system down and up
again, except that the power is not cycled.
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Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance

4.1 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel
For maintenance work to be carried out by shipboard personnel, no set
maintenance schedule is required.
The display front plate and the compass housing should be kept clean
and a regular visual inspection of cables and connectors should be carried out to detect any signs of damage or deterioration.
CAUTION
Do not clean the compass housing with organic solvents, acetone or any
other substance which could damage or discolour plastic.
Use only soapy water or a mild detergent to clean the compass housing.
4.2 Gyrosphere Maintenance Specifications

The gyrosphere is the only component of the NAVIGAT X MK 2 which
requires regular maintenance.
CAUTION
Scheduled maintenance or service work on the gyrosphere is to be carried out by authorized service personnel only.
18-Month Maintenance
Sperry Marine recommends to have a regular gyrosphere maintenance
carried out by authorized service personnel every 18 months. During the
18-month maintenance, the gyrosphere and the inner surface of the container are cleaned and all fluids are renewed. If necessary, the centering
pin is exchanged.
Note
If more than 18 months have passed since the last gyrosphere maintenance, a reminder message is displayed every time the gyrocompass is
powered up.
This message indicates no malfunction but is intended to remind the
operator that the recommended maintenance interval has been
exceeded.
When the reminder message is acknowledged, the gyrocompass will
power-up and commence normal operation. During the gyrosphere
maintenance, the gyrosphere operation time counter is reset.
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Five-Year Maintenance
To ensure continued trouble-free operation and to minimize the risk of
failure, Sperry Marine recommends that every five years, the gyrosphere and the centring pin are exchanged by authorized service personnel.
Note
4-2
The five-year exchange interval for the gyrosphere is to be regarded as a

recommendation only. Under normal conditions, the gyrosphere is able
to operate flawlessly over a considerably longer period of time.
Gyrosphere Maintenance Specifications
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Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

5.1 Protecting the Gyrosphere from Low Temperatures
The permitted ambient temperature for the operation of the gyrocompass system is 10 to +55 C.
CAUTION

When the ambient temperature at the gyrocompass' location falls below
10 C while the compass is in operation or when the ambient temperature falls below 0 C while the compass is not in operation, the gyrosphere container must be removed from the compass housing and
stored in a place where the ambient temperature will not fall below 0 C.
If no such storage place is available, the gyrosphere must be removed
from the gyrosphere container to prevent possible damage by frozen
supporting fluid.
Removal and storage of the container as a whole (with the gyrosphere
installed), as well as later re-installation of the container may be carried
out by shipboard personnel.
Removal of the gyrosphere from the container and re-installation of the
sphere into the container may be carried out by authorized service personnel only.
Protecting the Gyrosphere from Low Temperatures
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Removing the container from the compass housing

DANGER

lines, and across the gyrosphere contacts.
Before removing the gyrosphere container, make sure the main and
backup power supplies to the compass are switched off and safeguarded against accidental switching-on.
CAUTION
After power-down of the compass system, it may take up to 45 minutes

for the gyroscopes to stop rotating.
During this time, the container must be handled with extreme care.
Should the sphere touch the wall of the container, the momentum of the
rotating gyroscopes will make it topple and damage the center pin.
When the container is temporarily stored away with the gyrosphere
installed, pack it into its original transport box or another suitable outer
package and make sure that:
- the container is stored in an upright position,
- the temperature at the storage location cannot fall below 0C,
- the container is not moved, tilted or subjected to shock.
Parts, materials and tools required
a 5mm hex key
a No. 2 Philips-head screwdriver
Procedure1
1. Unscrew the 5 mm hex-head screws of the compass housing door
and take off the door from the housing
2. Disconnect the grounding strap between door and housing. Place
the door aside. If the door is put next to the housing, the keypad
cable may be left connected to the master PCB.
3. Unplug the gyrosphere supply and
pickoff connector from its socket
on the pickoff PCB.
1. Illustrations show the Mod. 10/3 gyrosphere container. All instructions

equally apply to the Mod. 10/2 container.
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4. Turn the bellows, until the largest

of the three coupling seats in the
bayonet collar points towards the
front of the housing.
The seat is marked by a green dot
on the collar.
5. Put both hands around the container and lift it up, so that the coupling tongues disengage from
their seats in the bayonet.
6. While supporting the container

with both palms, put the thumbs
on the rim of the collar, pull down
on it and turn it to the left
7.
Gently lower the container. The

coupling tongues slide down in
the grooves of the bayonet and the
container is released from the collar.
8. Carefully remove the container from the housing and take it to its
storage location.
9. At the storage location, carefully place the container into its original
transport box or another suitable outer package.
10. Clearly label the packaged container and store it safely in an upright
position, making sure that it cannot be moved, tilted or subjected to
shock.
11. Put the door in front of the housing and reconnect the grounding
strap.
12. Fit the door back on the housing and tighten the retaining screws.
13. Take the necessary precautions to make sure that the compasses
main and backup power supplies remain switched off while the container is not installed.
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Re-installing the container in the compass housing

DANGER

lines and across the gyrosphere contacts.
Before installing the gyrosphere container, make sure the main and
backup power supplies to the compass are switched off and safeguarded against accidental switching-on.
Parts, materials and tools required
a 5mm hex key
a No. 2 Philips-head screwdriver
Procedure1
1. At the storage place, carefully unpack the gyrosphere container and
take it to the compass location.
2. Unscrew the 5 mm hex-head screws of the compass housing door
and take off the door from the housing
3. Disconnect the grounding strap between door and housing. Place
the door aside. If the door is put next to the housing, the keypad
cable may be left connected to the master PCB.
4. Gently turn the bellows, until the largest of the three coupling seats
in the bayonet collar points towards the front of the housing. The
seat is marked by a green dot on the collar.
5. Place the gyrosphere container
into the compass housing with the
largest of the three coupling
tongues located directly below the
groove in the collar. The tongue is
marked by a green dot on the container
6. Put both hands around the container and lift it into the collar, so
that the coupling tongues slide
into the corresponding grooves in
the bayonet.
7.
While supporting the container

with both palms, put the thumbs
on the rim of the collar, pull down
on it and turn it to the right
1. Illustrations show the Mod. 10/3 gyrosphere container. All instructions

equally apply to the Mod. 10/2 container.
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8. Gently lower the container. The

coupling tongues engage into their
seats in the bayonet and the container locks in place by its own
weight.
9. Plug the gyrosphere supply and

pickoff connector into its socket on
the gyrosphere container.
10. Check that the gyrosphere container turns freely around the vertical.
11. Put the door in front of the housing, so that the keys can be operated. If the keypad or display has been disconnected during gyrosphere installation, reconnect it.
12. The compass is now ready to be put into operation.
Leave the housing door open to observe the settling of the gyrosphere and proceed now with the power-up function test.
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Power-up function test

To verify the correct operation of the re-installed gyrosphere, the settling
behaviour of the compass is to be observed.
DANGER

lines and across the gyrosphere contacts.
When operating the compass while the housing is open, do not touch
the master PCB, the connecting cables to the gyrosphere container or
any conductive components on the container.
Procedure
1. Power up the compass system.

A startup screen is shown and a system

test sequence is executed.

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!#$

%"
When the system test has been passed,

the compass enters normal operational
mode. The display shows the heading
data from the available compasses and
the heading difference alarm threshold.
In case of a first-time installation where the basic configuration has

not been carried out yet, alarms will be given at this point.
Alarms caused by missing input data or an incomplete system configuration may be safely acknowledged to continue with the powerup function test.
CAUTION
Should a GYRO FAILURE alarm be given at power-up, the compass is

not working properly.
De-energize the system and visually check the connections to the gyrosphere, the follow-up step motor and the shaft encoder.
If the failure reoccurs when the compass is powered-up again, the installation has not been carried out correctly or the gyrosphere is defective.
2. Observe the settling of the gyrosphere:
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The gyro motors will create a spinning noise which slowly but
constantly rises in pitch until the rotors reach their final speed.
The follow-up system will turn the container quickly around the
gyrosphere until the optical pickoff locks onto the motion of
the sphere. From then on, the container will engage in a slow
oscillatory motion around the vertical, following the motion of
the sphere.
The amplitude and speed of this motion will steadily decrease

until the sphere finally settles.
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3. During the settling phase, periodically call up the gyrosphere data

sub-menu from the Service Setup 2 (code 610), to observe the gyrosphere current:

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Directly after power-up, the gyrosphere current should not exceed

550 mA. The current will gradually
fall while the gyrosphere settles.
Within 45 minutes after power-up,

the gyrosphere current must have
dropped below 300 mA.
If 45 minutes after power-up, a gyrosphere current above 300 mA is

displayed in the gyrosphere data sub-menu, the value should be
confirmed by measuring directly at the 1 gyro current test resistor
on the master PCB.
The AC-voltage in mA across the test resistor equals the gyrosphere
current in mA.
CAUTION
If 45 minutes after power-up, the gyrosphere current has not dropped

below 300 mA, the gyrosphere is not working properly.
If visual inspection reveals no obvious cause of malfunction, the gyrosphere is to be regarded defective and must be replaced.
4. After a settling time of at least 4 hours, verify that the compass has
settled to the correct heading:
Note
To verify the compass heading, the actual true heading of the vessel
should be known with an accuracy of 0.1.
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Chapter 6: Installation
6.1 Mechanical Installation
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 gyrocompass system comprises the compass
housing complete with installed base plate assembly and master PCB,
the gyrosphere container, the gyrosphere and the installation and
replacement parts kit.
The gyrosphere is contained in a carrying box, which is packed in a
transport container. This transport container is completely suitable for
transport by air, sea, rail and road.
CAUTION
The gyrosphere is always to be transported in its carrying box in the original transport container.
Do not throw or drop the transport container.
The transport container is to be transported in an upright position only.
Until installation, the carrying box containing the gyrosphere is to be
stored in its original transport container. Upon installation, the carrying
box with the gyrosphere is to be removed from the transport container
and is to be carried by hand directly to the place of installation.
CAUTION
Carry the carrying box containing the gyrosphere by hand only and handle it with extreme care. Remove the gyroshpere from the carrying box
only if required for immediate installation.
Installing the Compass Housing

The compass housing is to be attached to a level surface, e.g. a floor or
console base by means of six M10 bolts or welding studs (to be supplied
by the shipyard). At the location of the compass, proper ventilation must
be ensured and sufficient space provided for the housing to be opened
and maintenance work to be carried out.
For the amount of space required, the attachment points and the position of the cable inlets, refer to dimension drawing 4991-0112-02.
In the horizontal plane, the compass may be installed at any angle with
respect to the vessels longitudinal axis.
Alignment error (i.e. the angle between the compass and the vessels
longitudinal axis) is corrected electronically by setting the alignment
error correction value in the Service Setup 1.
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6.2 Electrical Installation

Wiring Up the System
DANGER
When the compass is energized (main and/or backup supply present),

the gyrosphere operating voltage of 100 VAC @ 337 Hz is present on the
master PCB, the gyrosphere supply lines and across the gyrosphere contacts.
When wiring up the system, make sure the compass' main and backup
power supplies are switched off and safeguarded against accidental
switching-on.
Wire up the system according to the connection diagrams and other relevant documents provided.
If installation-specific connection diagrams have been provided for a
given system, these supersede any connection information contained in
standard connection diagrams.
Ship's cables are directly connected to screw-down terminals on the
master PCB.
Insert the ship's cables through the inlets at the sides of the compass
housing. Remove the outer cable covers, draw back the cable shields
and fasten the cables with clamps or tie-wraps to the threaded studs of
the inlet plates. Refer to dimension drawing 4991-0112-02.
Keep all wires running inside the housing as short as possible. Avoid to
run wires from one side of the housing to the other. Route wires connecting to TB1 or TB2 through the inlets on the left hand side of the
housing and wires connecting to TB3 through the inlets on the right
hand side.
6.3 Gyrosphere Installation

When the compass housing has been mounted and the system is wired
up so far that supply power is available, works should continue with the
installation of the gyrosphere into the gyrosphere container and the
mounting of the assembled container in the compass.
Alternatively, the installer may wire up the system completely and carry
out the initial system configuration before the gyrosphere is installed.
The gyrosphere installation and service instructions are contained in a
separate document delivered with the gyrosphere.
CAUTION
6-2
The gyrosphere may be installed by authorized service personnel only.
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6.4 Initial System Configuration

To make the system fully functional, the configuration parameters need
to be set to the required values in the Service Setup 1. Additionally, the
applicable standard operational settings should be entered in the Manual Settings menu.
If a magnetic heading source is connected to the NAVIGAT X MK 2, the
magnetic compass calibration procedure should be carried out during a
sea trial, as described under "Magnetic Compass Calibration" below6.5.
To configure the system:
1. Check that the wiring has been carried out completely. All devices
connected to data or signal in- and outputs should be operative.
DANGER

2. Energize the system at the vessel's switch and fuse unit.
A startup message is displayed and the initial selftest is executed.
Note
If the initial system configuration is carried out before the installation of

the gyrosphere, the system will raise a gyro failure alarm at power-up.
The alarm may be safely acknowledged at this point to continue with the
initial configuration.
3. Go to the Service Setup 1.
4. Select the required system type and heading reference selection settings.
5. In dual or triple gyro systems, assign the required compass ID.
6. Select the required data formats for all devices connected to the data
inputs. In G systems, disable the magnetic heading input.
7.
Select the required data output formats and IEC 61162/NMEA protocol standard setting.
8. Check that the min./max. limits for the speed filter are well outside
the possible range of the vessels operating speed. In high-speed
craft, the max. speed value will have to be increased.
Note
Do not change the factory-set shaft correction angle in the Service Setup
1. The alignment error correction may be set to an approximate value at
this point. The existing alignment error, however, must later be determined exactly and corrected as required.
To finalize the installation:
1. Set the operational parameters the Manual Settings menu to suitable values. Wherever possible, automatic data input should be
selected in preference of manual input.
2. Enter the current date and time in the User Setup menu.
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3. After configuration, function-check the system with all connected

equipment in operation. Use the test mode in the Service Setup 1 to
check the heading output to serial and 6 step/ repeaters and the analogue rate of turn output. The test mode is functional even if the
gyrosphere is not yet installed.
4. If not yet installed, the gyrosphere must now be installed and the
proper function of the compass verified.
5. To bring the gyrocompass system into working order, the existing
alignment error must now be determined exactly and the error correction applied as described under "Alignment Error Correction"
below6.5.
6. If required, determine the correction values for the magnetic heading and enter the magnetic compass calibration table as described
under "Magnetic Compass Calibration" below6.5.
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6.5 Alignment Error Correction

In order to obtain correct heading data, the existing alignment error (i.e.
the angular difference between the compass orientation and the vessel's
fore-and-aft axis) must be determined and the required correction
applied. Alignment error is 0 if the sides of the compass housing run
exactly parallel to the vessels longitudinal axis and the back of the
housing points dead ahead. The alignment error correction is carried out
electronically by setting the correction value in the Service Setup 1.
vessel's fore-and-aft axis
compass orientation
alignment error
To carry out the alignment error correction:

1. Determine the existing alignment error by comparing the compass
heading with the vessel's true heading. The true heading must be
known to an accuracy of at least 0.5.
CAUTION
The compass must have been in continuous operation for at least 4 hours
before the alignment error can be determined accurately.
If bearing repeaters are used to determine the true heading, these must
be properly aligned to the vessel's fore-and-aft axis.
2. In the Service Setup 1, select the align error correction sub-menu.

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3. Enter the required correction

value. The correction value
equals the alignment error with
the sign reversed.
Example:
The vessels true heading is
123.0, the compass displays
123.4, the required correction
value is thus 0.4.
Note
After correction of the alignment error, the compass is to display the vessel's true heading to an accuracy of at least 0.5.
Alignment Error Correction
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Magnetic Compass Calibration

Ideally, the magnetic heading displayed at the NAVIGAT X MK 2 would
exactly match the indication of the steering magnetic compass (at a
mag. variation of 0.0).
In practice, however, deviations will occur between the steering magnetic compass heading and the heading data transmitted by a fluxgate
sensor or an electronic compass, as displayed at the NAVIGAT X MK 2.
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 automatically corrects such deviations if a calibration table has been stored and calibration is activated in the User Setup.
Note
If magnetic heading is received from an already calibrated source, such

as a NAVITWIN, NAVIPILOT or a self-calibrating electronic compass, calibration at the NAVIGAT X MK 2 is not required and must be disabled.
CAUTION
The magnetic heading calibration corrects deviations due to the combined effects of the magnetic environment and the particular sensor
being used.
Therefore, a new calibration must be carried out when:
- the steering magnetic compass is exchanged or newly adjusted,
- the magnetic heading sensor is exchanged.
It is strongly disapproved to use a true heading source, e.g. a gyrocompass, as the calibration reference.
Also, it should not be attempted to correct residual deviations of a properly adjusted magnetic compass by means of the calibration table.
Calibration Procedure
The magnetic heading calibration is a two-step procedure.
First, the existing deviations between the indication of the steering magnetic compass and the magnetic heading displayed at the
NAVIGAT X MK 2 are determined. This requires that the vessel is swung
very slowly through a full circle so that for each 10 of magnetic compass heading (0, 10, ..., 350) the corresponding display value is
obtained.
Then, the resultant correction values are calculated and entered in the
magnetic heading calibration table at the NAVIGAT X MK 2. The calibration table stores up to 50 entries (cal. no.s), each of which assigns a
correction value to a given magnetic heading (0, 10, ..., 350).
CAUTION
6-6
The magnetic compass used as the calibration reference must be properly installed and adjusted.
The procedure should be carried out in calm seas only.
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Determining magnetic heading correction values

1. Make sure that the magnetic variation is set to 0.0 in the Manual
Settings menu.
2. Make sure that the calibration is disabled (setting OFF selected in
the User Setup / Magn. Cal. Tab.)
3. Select a manual steering mode.
4. Commence a continuous, very slow and steady turn. The vessel
must be swung through one full circle (360) at least.

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5. While the vessel is turning, compare the indication at the steering magnetic compass with the
magnetic heading values shown
on the NAVIGAT X MK 2 display.
At every full 10 of steering
magnetic compass heading (0,
10, ... , 350), note the display
value.
Mag. Compass
Heading
Mag. HDG
Display
(uncalibrated)
Correction
Value
Mag. Hdg.
Display
(uncalibrated)
Correction
Value
0
10
6. Enter the observed display values in the magnetic heading calibration table (blank form
included in the appendix of this
manual).
7.
Mag. Compass
Heading
0
10
mag. compass hdg.

mag. hdg. display
= correction value
Mag. Compass
Heading
Mag. Hdg.
Display
(uncalibrated)
Calculate the required correction value for each heading

value.
The correction value is the offset
which must be applied to a
given display value in order to
obtain the steering magnetic
compass heading.
Example:
steering magnetic compass
heading = 0,
display value = 0,8,
correction value = 0,8.
Correction
Value
0
10
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Storing the magnetic heading calibration table

1. Call up the User Setup and go to the Magn Cal Tab sub-menu.
Press Shift-F1. (enter values)
The calibration table entry sub-menu is shown.
2. To enter the previously determined correction values:

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Mag. Compass
Heading
Mag. Hdg.
Display
(uncalibrated)
a) Using the Up/Down and Dim+/Dim- keys,

enter the respective heading value.
b) Press Shift-ENTER to confirm the value.
c) Using the Up/Down and Dim+/Dim- keys,
enter the corresponding correction
value.
Correction
Value
d) Press Shift-ENTER to confirm the value.
10
3. To enter another pair of values, press Shift-F2.

The table index count in the first line is increased by 1.
Repeat the procedure from step 2.a) above until all correction values
have been entered.
4. Press MENU to quit the table entry sub-menu.
To scroll through the list of entries, press Shift-F2.or Shift-F3 respectively
from within the table entry sub-menu
To delete a pair of values, if required, go to the calibration table entry
sub-menu and twice press Shift-RESET followed by Shift-ENTER to clear the
heading and correction value entries.
Note
6-8
The calibration table is stored in the system's permanent memory. If the

complete set of table entries is to be altered (e.g. when a new magnetic
heading sensor has been fitted or the steering magnetic compass has
been newly adjusted), delete the old entries from the table first.
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Chapter 7: System Configuration

7.1 Configuration Menu (Service Setup 1)
The Service Setup 1 provides access to the system parameters which
configure the NAVIGAT X MK 2 according to the requirements of the
installation at hand.
The Service Setup 1 also provides a test mode to check the proper function of the serial and 6 step/ heading outputs and the analogue rate of
turn output.
Setup Access Code

To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to the system configuration, setup menus which are to be accessed by service personnel only
are protected by access codes.
To access the Service Setup 1:

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Configuration Menu (Service Setup 1)

Enter code "600 "
The Service Setup 1 sub-menu opens.
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Service-Setup 1 Overview
Figure 7-1:
Service Setup 1

INTERFACE I/O
interface configuration
MAG.HDG.INP.
NMEA-HDM
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA-HDG
PLATH-MAGN
NAVIPILOT
COMP.MONITOR
OFF
SPEED INPUT
200 Pulse/NM
NMEA
POS INPUT
NMEA-GLL
NMEA-GGA
SENS.D.M.OUTP.
NMEA-HCHDM
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA-HCHDG
S/FAST M.OUTP.
NMEA-HCHDM
NMEA-HCHDT
MAGN. VARIATION
NMEA-HDG
NMEA-RMA
NMEA-RMC
NMEA SUPERFAST
4800 BAUD
9600 BAUD
19200 BAUD
33 Hz 38400 BD
50 Hz 38400 BD
NMEA-HCHDT
PLATH
TxD NMEA FAST
NMEA
HCHDT
HDT/ROT
PLATH
SENS.DATA 2
SENS.DATA
NAVIPRINT
contd. on next page
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Figure 7-2:
Service Setup 1
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ANALOG ROT OUTP.
settings analog ROT output
sc. factor: 0.1 999.9 mV//min

zero offset: -999 +999 mV
PROTOCOL TYPE
NMEA output protocol standard
IEC 61162-1
NMEA 0183

SYSTEM TYPE
system type / hdg. reference selection
SYSTEM
G
GM
HDG. SEL
CDU 1
COMP.MON
AUTOPILOT
EXT.SEL.
ALIGN ERR. CORR.
alignment error correction
corr. value: -179.9 +180
SHAFT COR. ANGLE
shaft encoder correction angle
corr. value: -179.9 +180
contd. on next page
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Figure 7-3:
Service Setup 1
(contd.)
NAVIGAT X MK 2

GEN. ALARM SETUP
conditions for actuation

of general alarm relay
ON ALL ALARMS
ON FATAL ALARMS
NAME OF GYRO
gyro ID setting
ID-No. 1
ID-No. 2
ID-No. 3
TEST MODE
indicator/repeater test mode
rate of turn: -999 +999/min

CHANGE SETTINGS
time const.: 0.0 99.9 s
zero offset: -999 +999 mV
heading value: 0.0 359.9

K1 MUTE/HDG-DIFF
alarm relay K1 functionality
HDG-DIFF
MUTE
SPEED FILTER
t. const.: 0 99 s
speed min. : -99.9 +99.9 kn
speed max.: -99.9 +99.9 kn
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speed filter settings for

error correction
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Service Setup 1 Parameters

Interface I/O
Configures the in- and output interfaces.
Mag Hdg. Inp.
Configures the magnetic heading input.
Settings:
NMEA-HDM
The input reads the NMEA $--HDM sentence at the NMEA
magn. interface
NMEA-HCHDT
The input reads the NMEA $HCHDT sentence at the NMEA
magn. interface
NMEA-HDG
The input reads the NMEA $--HDG sentence at the NMEA
magn. interface
PLATH-MAGN
The input reads magnetic heading from the PLATH binary
data protocol at the NMEA magn. interface
NAVIPILOT
The input reads magnetic heading from the NAVIPILOT
repeater protocol at the NMEA magn. interface
COMP. MONITOR
The input reads magnetic heading (NMEA) at the Compass
Monitor interface
OFF
The input is disabled
Speed Input
Configures the speed input.
Settings:
200 Pulse/NM
Speed is computed from pulses at the 200 p./NM interface
NMEA
The input reads speed from an NMEA sentence received at
the serial speed data input 1.
Pos. Input
Configures the position input.
Settings:
NMEA-GLL
The input reads the NMEA $--GLL sentence
NMEA-GGA
The input reads the NMEA $--GGA sentence
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Sens. D. M. Outp.
Selects the output sentence format for magnetic heading at the sensor
data outputs
Settings:
NMEA-HCHDM
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDM sentence
with talker ID HC
NMEA-HCHDT
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDT sentence
with talker ID HC
NMEA-HCHDG
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDG sentence
with talker ID HC
S/FAST M. Outp.
Selects the output sentence format for magnetic heading at the FAST
and SuperFAST data outputs
Settings:
NMEA-HCHDM
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDM sentence
with talker ID HC
NMEA-HCHDT
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDT sentence
with talker ID HC
Magn. Variation
Selects the sentence format for automatic magnetic variation input
Settings:
NMEA-HDG
Magnetic variation is read from the NMEA $--HDG sentence
at the serial data magn. interface
NMEA-RMA
Magnetic variation is read from the NMEA $--RMA sentence
at the currently active position interface
NMEA-RMC
Magnetic variation is read from the NMEA $--RMC sentence
at the currently active position interface
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NMEA SuperFAST
Configures the SuperFAST serial data output.
Settings:
4800 Baud
The output transmits all available data in NMEA format at
4800 Bd. (standard according to IEC 61162-1)
9600 Baud
9600 Bd. (non-standard)
19200 Baud
19200 Bd. (non-standard)
33 Hz 38400 Bd
38400 Bd. (high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
The update rate for the HDT sentence is 33 Hz.
50 Hz 38400 Bd
38400 Bd. (high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
The update rate for the HDT sentence is 50 Hz.
NMEA-HCHDT
The output transmits magnetic heading only, using the
NMEA $HCHDT sentence at 4800 Bd.
PLATH
The output transmits heading and rate of turn data, using
the PLATH binary protocol at 9600 Bd.
TxD NMEA FAST

Configures the FAST serial data output.
Settings:
NMEA
4800 Bd. (standard according to NMEA / IEC 61162-1)
HCHDT
The output transmits magnetic heading only, using the
NMEA $HCHDT sentence at 4800 Bd.
HDT/ROT
The output transmits the active heading and rate of turn
data only, using the NMEA $--HDT and $--ROT sentences at
4800 Bd.
PLATH
The output transmits heading and rate of turn data, using
the PLATH binary protocol at 9600 Bd.
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Sens. Data 2
Configures the Sens. Data 2 output.
Settings:
SENS. DATA
The output mirrors the Sens Data 1 output
NAVIPRINT
The output provides data for a NAVIPRINT nav. data printer
Analog ROT Outp.

Configures the analogue rate of turn output.
Sc. Factor
Sets the scaling for the output.
Value:
0.1 999.9 mV//min.
Zero Offset
Sets the zero-point offset for the output.
Value:
-999 999 mV
Protocol Type
Selects the conformance level for NMEA outputs
Settings:
IEC 61162-1
NMEA outputs conform strictly to IEC 61162-1. Proprietary
output sentences start with $PPLA...
NMEA 0183
NMEA outputs use the older form of the proprietary nav.
status data sentence, $PPNSD.
System Type
Configures the system type and the heading selector device.
System
Sets the system configuration
Settings:
G
Single gyrocompass system: the control and display unit
shows own gyro heading only; the heading source selection
and heading difference alarm functions are not available.
GM
Gyro-/Magnetic compass system: the control and display
unit shows own gyro and magnetic compass headings;
heading source selection and heading difference monitoring
functions are available for sources G and M.
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Hdg. Sel.
Selects the heading source selector device to use.
Settings:
CDU 1
Standalone system: the active heading source is selected at
the control and display unit
Comp. Mon.
Multicompass system with Compass Monitor/Heading Management system NAVITWIN: the active heading source is
selected at the NAVITWIN
Autopilot
Gyrocompass/Autopilot system: the active heading source
is selected at the autopilot (NAVIPILOT V, ADII or V HSC)
Ext. Sel.
The active heading source is selected using an external
selector switch
Align Err. Corr.

Sets the alignment error correction value
Settings:
-179.9 +180.0
Shaft Cor. Angle

Sets the shaft encoder correction value
Settings:
-179.9 +180.0
Gen. Alarm Setup

Selects in which cases the General Alarm relay is actuated.
Settings:
On all alarms
The relay is actuated whenever an alarm condition exists.
On fatal alarms
The relay is actuated only in case of fatal alarms. A fatal
alarm exists when the gyrocompass can no longer provide
its own heading data. Loss of external data and the heading
difference alarm are non-fatal alarm conditions.
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Name Of Gyro
Sets the compass ID.
Settings:
1
Standalone single gyro or main gyro in multiple gyrocompass system.
2
Backup gyro in a dual or triple gyrocompass system.
3
Backup gyro in a triple gyrocompass system.
Test Mode
Activates the output test mode
Rate of Turn
Sets the rate of turn value and turn direction for the test mode
Settings:
-999 +999 /min
Change Settings
Accesses the analogue ROT output settings
time const.: 0.0 99.9 s
zero offset: -999 +999 /min
Note
The Change Settings sub-menu provides quick access to the analogue

ROT output settings from the test mode. Changes made during the test
mode directly affect the time constant setting in the Manual Settings
menu and the scale factor and zero offset values in the Service Setup 1 /
Analog ROT Outp. menu respectively.
Heading Value
Sets the target heading value for the test mode
Settings:
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K1 Mute/Hdg-Diff
Configures the funcion of the alarm relay K1 output
Settings:
Hdg-Diff
Relay K1 is used to signal the heading difference alarm condition. This option must be selected in multicompass systems which route the individual compasses hdg-diff alarm
relay outputs to a central alarm facility.
Mute
Relay K1 is used to mute an audible alarm generated by a
central alarm facility. When this option is selected, relay K1
is actuated whenever an alarm is acknowledged or muted
locally at the NAVIGAT X Mk 2.
In multicompass systems which also require a heading difference alarm output, a separate compass monitoring
device, such as the NAVITWIN IV, must provide the heading
difference alarm.
Speed Filter
Sets the filter parameters used for the North speed error correction.
The preset factory defaults should not normally be altered. In highspeed craft, however, it will be necessary to increase the maximum
speed value to prevent rejection of valid high speed values.
Settings:
T. Const.
filter time constant: 0 99 s (default = 20 s)
The filter time constant determines the level of filtering
applied to the incoming speed before it enters the calculation of North speed error correction.
Occasional dropouts and glitches will be completely blocked
for a duration of up to the time constants value.
At the same time, the effects of steady acceleration or decelleration are smoothed out. After a change of speed, a new
constant speed will enter the error correction routine with a
delay of approximately five times the time constant.
Speed Min.
minimum speed value: -99.9 +99.9 kn (default = -5.0 kn)
The minimum speed value determines the lower limit of the
valid speed range. Actual speeds below the limit will be
rejected. Should the actual speed remain below the limit for
more than 10 s, a speed invalid alarm will be given.
Speed Max.
maximum speed value: -99.9 +99.9 kn (default = 30.0 kn)
The maximum speed value determines the upper limit of
the valid speed range. Actual speeds above the limit will be
rejected. Should the actual speed remain above the limit for
more than 10 s, a speed invalid alarm will be given.
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7.2 Factory Settings Menu (Technical Pages)

The Technical Pages provide access to a number of factory-set parameters which need not normally be altered. However, should the system
software need to be exchanged, these settings will be lost and must be
re-entered manually.
Setup Access Code

To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to the system configuration, setup menus which are to be accessed by service personnel only
are protected by access codes.
To access the Technical Pages:


Enter code "140 "
The Technical Pages sub-menu opens.
Technical Pages Overview

Figure 7-4:
Technical Pages

SOFTWARE VERSION
software version info
HARDWARE: main PCB revision

SW. VER: software creation date
MASTERBOARD: system software version
DISPLAY BOARD: ext. display software version
UPDATE SOFTWARE
in-circuit software update
update software via service interface

(factory use only, not for field service)
corr. values for temperature

and gyro current
corr. value temp..: -99 +99 C
gyro current gain: 0.000 9.999
CORRECTION VAL.
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Technical Pages Parameters

Software Version
Displays detailed hard- and software version information.
Settings:
Hardware
The revision code of the master PCB.
SW Ver.
The creation date of the system software.
Masterboard
The version code of the system software.
Display Board
The version code of an external Control and Display unit, if
present.
If no external unit is connected, dashes are shown.
Update Software
Initiates a software update via the service interface.
Settings:
This feature is for factory use only. Field service is required

to exchange the software flash-memory to update the system software.
Correction Val.
Sets the correction values for the on-board temperature and gyrosphere
current measurement
Settings:
Corr. Val. Temp.

Temperature correction value. Adjusts the measured value
to show the actual temperature inside the compass housing.
Correction range is -99.9 +99.9 C.
Gyro Current Gain
Gain factor for the gyrosphere current. Adjusts the measured value to show the actual current flowing through the
gyrosphere.
Correction range is 0.000 9.999, where a setting of 1.000
equals unity gain, i.e. no correction.
Note
The correction values are set in the factory. These must not normally be
altered. However, when the system software is exchanged, the values
will be lost and must be re-entered manually.
The correction values are specific to the respective master PCB.
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
8.1 Troubleshooting Instructions
The NAVIGAT X MK 2 is a complex electronic system. In case of malfunction, it would neither be practical nor economical to carry out troubleshooting and servicing in the field down to the level of individual circuit
components.
Unless instructed otherwise by Sperry Marine engineering, field service
personnel should limit troubleshooting to:
Visual inspection of mechanical components, the master board and

wiring.
Continuity checks of wiring connections.
Checks for short circuit/overload conditions or reversed polarities.

These conditions are indicated by red LEDs on the master board.
Checking for on-board voltages and I/O signals. The presence of voltages and signals is indicated by green LEDs on the master board.
Exact voltage levels must be checked with a voltmeter. The data content on serial I/O lines must be checked with the aid of suitable analyzing tools, such as PC-based protocol interpreters or terminal
programs.
When components on the master board, other than socketed ICs, are
assumed to cause malfunction, the complete master board assembly,
stock no. 20130, is to be exchanged.
When components on the baseplate assembly are assumed to cause
malfunction, the complete baseplate assembly, stock no. 22407, is to be
exchanged.
DANGER

CAUTION

Troubleshooting Instructions
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8.2 Location of Parts on the Master PCB

Figure 8-1 below shows the locations of exchangeable components,
connectors, trimpots and diagnostic LED indicators on the master PCB.
Figure 8-1:
location of parts on the
master PCB
TB 3
CR 35
CR 23
CR 34
CR 43
CR 22
CR 7
CR 64
CR 21
CR 49
J7
CR 53
CR 50
CR 77
CR 71
CR 83
CR 78
CR 89
CR 88
CR 93
CR 54
J1
IC 29
IC 37
IC 6
CR 10
IC 21
IC 35
CR 9
display
PCB
J5
J4
CR 19
R9
CR 18
R 167
IC 13
CR 73
CR 17
CR 69
CR 81
CR 74
CR 16
CR 8
TB 4
IC 12
J3
CR 52
J3
CR 90
CR 57
CR 66
CR 38
CR 3
CR 80
R 54
CR 4
CR 2
CR 58
CR 1
CR 84
CR 67
TB 1
TB 2
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Location of Parts on the Master PCB
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Exchangeable Components
Table 8-1:
Exchangeable components on the master
PCB
Part
Function
Stock No.
IC 6
UART
046537-0000-000
IC 12
follow-up motor phase 2 driver IC
045871-0000-000
IC 13
follow-up motor phase 1 driver IC
045871-0000-000
IC 21
UART
046537-0000-000
IC 29
quad RS-422 output driver IC;

drives AD10 data/clock, Comp. Monitor,
Ext. Display Unit
046485-0000-000
IC 35
software flash-memory IC,

pre-programmed
020669-0000-000
IC 37
quad RS-422 output driver IC;

drives Sens Data 1/2, FAST, SuperFAST
046485-0000-000
Connectors
Table 8-2:
Connectors on the
master PCB
TB / J
to / from
TB 1
24VDC main and backup supply power
TB 2
serial repeaters 1-4 (supply power and data outputs),

relay status outputs (hdg. diff., pwr. fail.),
status inputs (Auto/Man, G/M, Mute),
200 pulse/nm speed input,
analogue ROT output
TB 3
RS-422 serial data outputs,

serial data inputs,
6 step/ output
TB 4
follow-up step motor
J1
shaft encoder
J2
ventilation fan
J3
gyrosphere power supply and pickoff contacts
J4
keypad ribbon connector
J5
RS-232 service port (factory use only)
J7
internal jumper alarm buzzer/LED1 (must be jumpered for

buzzer)
1 J1 must be placed across pins 1 and 2 (buzzer) in normal operation.

Placing J1 across pins 2 and 3 (LED) is permitted only to temporarily
silence buzzer during service.
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Test Resistor / Trimpots

Table 8-3:
Test resistor /
trimpots on the
master PCB
to / from
R 54
gyrosphere current test resistor, 1;

voltage across R 54 in mV equals gyrosphere current in mA;
current should not exceed 500 mA at power-up and must
drop below 300 mA within 45 minutes after power-up
R9
gyrosphere voltage adjustment

(factory-set, normally no adjustment required in the field)
nominal gyrosphere voltage is 100 VAC @ 337 Hz
R 167
display contrast adjustment

(factory-set, normally no adjustment required in the field)
Diagnostic LEDs
As an aid in troubleshooting, a number of diagnostic LED indicators are
provided on the NAVIGAT X MK 2 PCB. These indicate the presence of
supply voltages, activities on the serial data I/O lines and the current
states of the status I/O ports.
Table 8-4:
Diagnostic LEDs
LED
Colour
Indication
CR 1
green
24VDC backup supply power present
CR 2
red
24VDC backup supply polarity reversed - swap lines
CR 3
green
24VDC main supply power present
CR 4
red
24VDC backup supply polarity reversed - swap lines
CR 7
red
alarm LED - alarm condition present (when LED

jumpered instead of buzzer)
CR 8
red
overload 24VDC out to fan - check fan
CR 9
green
+12VDC on-board supply present
CR 10
green
+5VDC (Vcc) on-board supply present
CR 16
green
follow-up step motor phase 2 active
green
follow-up step motor phase 1 active
CR 21
red
overload 12VDC out to ext. control and display unit
CR 22
red
overload 12VDC out to fluxgate sensor
CR 23
red
overload 24VDC out to 6-step/ repeater
CR 34
green
6-step/ repeater phase active
CR 35
green
CR 38
green
24VDC follow-up motor supply present
CR 43
green
CR 49
green
activity on Rx line, Compass Monitor
CR 50
green
activity on Rx line, NMEA fluxgate input
CR 17
CR 18
CR 19
8-4
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LED
Colour
Indication
CR 52
green
-12VDC on-board supply present
CR 53
green
activity on Rx line, position input
CR 54
green
activity on Rx line, speed input
CR 57
green
status input closed, Auto/Man
CR 58
green
status input closed, G/M
CR 64
green
activity on Tx line, Compass Monitor
CR 66
green
status input closed, Mute
CR 67
green
status input closed, 200 Pulse/nm
CR 69
red
overload 24VDC out to repeater 4
CR 71
green
activity on Tx line, ext. Control and Display Unit
CR 73
red
CR 74
red
CR 77
green
activity on Tx line, AD10 clock
CR 78
green
activity on Tx line, AD10 data
CR 80
green
activity on Tx line, repeaters 1-4
CR 81
red
CR 83
green
activity on Tx line, SuperFast
CR 84
green
relay attracted, K1 (heading diff. alarm)
CR 88
green
activity on Tx line, Fast
CR 89
green
activity on Tx line, Sens. Data 2 / NAVIPRINT
CR 90
green
relay attracted, K2 (pwr. failure / general alarm)
CR 93
green
activity on Tx line, Sens. Data 1
8-5
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Chapter 9: Corrective Maintenance

The NAVIGAT X MK 2 is generally not field-serviceable on the component level. In case of malfunction, complete sub-assemblies must be
exchanged and the defective sub-assemblies returned to Sperry Marine.
Singular electronic components which may be exchanged by field service personnel are the system software IC and the other socketed ICs on
the NAVIGAT X MK 2 master board.
DANGER

When exchanging components on the master board, make sure the
compass' main and backup power supplies are switched off and safeguarded against accidental switching-on.
CAUTION

9.1 Exchanging the System Software

The NAVIGAT X MK 2 system software is contained on a flash-memory
chip, IC 35, on the master PCB. By exchanging the software IC, the system can be easily upgraded to a newer or downgraded to a previous
software release, if required.
The stock number of the pre-programmed software IC, 20669, remains
identical through all software releases. The ICs revision identifier indicates which software release it has been programmed with. Unless
specified otherwise upon ordering, Sperry Marine will deliver the IC preprogrammed with the latest official software release.
Note
CAUTION
It cannot be guaranteed that parameter settings in the User and Setup

menus and the entries made in the Magnetic Compass Calibration table
are left intact when the software is exchanged.
Before exchanging the system software IC, record all parameter settings
to be able to re-enter them manually, if required.
Exchanging the System Software
9-1
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Exchanging the flash-memory IC

Note
The flash-memory IC is a 32-pin PLCC chip. A suitable extractor tool is

required to remove the IC from its socket.
Verify that a new flash-memory IC, stock no. 20669, containing software
4995-1090-00 with the required revision identifier and release date has
been obtained.
1. At the running system, take notes of the current settings in the Manual Settings, User and Service Setup menus. Check that the settings
have been entered correctly into the setup tables in the appendix of
this manual. If necessary, correct and amend the tables.
2. Power down the system.
Make sure that both the main and backup supplies are switched off
and safeguarded against accidental switching-on.
3. Remove the cover from the compass housing.
4. Remove the currently installed flash-memory chip (IC 35) from its
socket on the master PCB.
5. Insert the new flash-memory IC into the socket.
6. Re-attach the cover to the compass housing.
7.
Power up the system.
8. Re-enter all settings in the Manual Settings, User and Service Setup
menus, as noted in the setup tables in the appendix of this manual.
9.2 Replacing Socketed ICs

While all socketed ICs may be easily exchanged, it will mostly be impossible for field service personnel to trace back malfunction of the system
to the failure of a given IC, such as an UART or PAL.
In case of failure of an RS-422 serial data output, however, the reason is
mostly a defective driver IC. The RS-422 serial data outputs use standard
quadruple RS-422 line drivers (MC3487), available from Sperry Marine
under stock no. 46485.
9-2
Replacing Socketed ICs
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Appendix
A Setup and Configuration Tables
The following tables (blank forms) are appended to this manual:
Note
Designation
Drawing No.
NAVIGAT X MK 2: Preferred Operational Settings
4991-0125-02
NAVIGAT X MK 2: Setup Table
4991-0125-03
NAVIGAT X MK 2: Magnetic Compass Calibration

Table
4991-0125-04
After installation of the NAVIGAT X MK 2, please return a filled-out copy

of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ships file.
When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please
return an updated copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine.
B Drawings
The following drawings are appended to this manual:
Note
Designation
Drawing No.
Dimension Drawing: NAVIGAT X MK 2
4991-0112-01
Wiring Diagram: NAVIGAT X MK 2
4991-0115-01
Dimension Drawing: External Operating Unit
4926-0112-01
All appended drawings are revision-controlled separately at Sperry

Marine. In case of doubt, verify the current revision status of the drawings with Sperry Marine. This manuals revision status does not change
when the revision of an appended drawing changes.
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Vessel:
Hull No.:
IMO No.:
Shipyard:
Service Station / Installer:
Date / Signature:
/
Make copies of this form to note the appropriate settings in the Manual
Settings and User Setups for normal operation of the equipment.
In general, automatic data input modes should be chosen in preference
of manual input, wherever possible.
Note
Manual Settings
Speed/Lat Mode
Speed Mode:
AUTO
Hdg. Diff. Alarm
Posit Mode:
MAN
AUTO
MAN
Between:
GY1/M
OFF
Diff. Alarm Threshold Value:
Magnetic Variation
AUTO
MAN
North Sp. Err. Corr.
ON
OFF
Settings NAVIPRINT
ON
OFF
Paper Speed
Heading
60 mm/h
30
150 mm/h
180
600 mm/h
Settings ROT
Time Constant:
User Setup
Date and Time Mode
AUTO
MAN
Mag. Comp. Cal. Table
ON
OFF

Woltmanstr. 19, D-20097 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49-40-299 00-0, Fax: +49-40-299 00-298, E-mail: [email protected]
004991-0125-002/A, 17 Nov 2006; Page 1 of 1
NAVIGAT X MK 2
Preferred Operational Settings
Vessel:
Hull No.:
IMO No.:
Shipyard:
Date / Signature:
/
Note
After installation of the NAVIGAT X MK 2, please return a filled-out copy

of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ships file.
When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please
return an updated copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine.
Service Setup 1 (Code 600)
Interface I/O
Mag Hdg Input
Speed Input
Pos. Input
Sens. D. M. Outp.
S/Fast M. Outp.
Magn. Variation
NMEA SuperFast
TxD NMEA Fast

Sens. Data 2
NMEA-HDM
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA-HDG
NAVIPILOT
COMP. MON.
OFF
200 Pulse/NM
NMEA
NMEA GLL
NMEA GGA
NMEA-HCHDM
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA-HCHDM
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA-HDG
NMEA-RMA
NMEA-RMC
4800 BAUD
9600 BAUD
19200 BAUD
50 Hz 38400 BD
NMEA-HCHDT
PLATH
NMEA
HCHDT
HDT/ROT
SENS. DATA
NAVIPRINT
PLATH-MAGN
NMEA-HCHDG
33 Hz 38400 BD
PLATH
Analog ROT Outp.

Settings
sc. factor:
mV//min
zero offset:
mV
Protocol Type
NMEA outp. protocol standard:
IEC 61162-1
NMEA 0183
GM
CDU 1
COMP. MON.
System Type
System
Hdg. Sel.
AUTOPILOT
EXT. SEL.

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NAVIGAT X MK 2
Setup Table
004991-0125-003/B, 08 May 2008; Page 2 of 2
Align Err. Corr.

Setting
corr. value:
corr. value:
Shaft. Cor. Angle

Setting
Gen. Alarm Setup

Alarm relay
active:
ON ALL ALARMS
ON FATAL ALARMS
Name of Gyro
ID-No.
HDG-DIFF
MUTE
K1 Mute / Hdg.-Diff.
K1 alarm relay
functionality:
Speed Filter
Settings
time const.:
speed min.:
kn
speed max.:
kn
Technical Pages (Code 140)

Correction Val.
Settings
Note
corr. val. temp:
gyro current gain:
Make sure to re-enter the correction values when updating the system
software.
Correction values are specific to the master PCB installed. When
exchanging a master PCB, read out the correction values and update this
setup table to reflect the new values.

Vessel:
Hull No.:
IMO No.:
Shipyard:
Date / Signature:
Magnetic
Compass Hdg.
Magnetic
Hdg. Display
(uncalibrated)
Correction Value
Magnetic
Compass Hdg.
0.0
180.0
10.0
190.0
20.0
200.0
30.0
210.0
40.0
220.0
50.0
230.0
60.0
240.0
70.0
250.0
80.0
260.0
90.0
270.0
100.0
280.0
110.0
290.0
120.0
300.0
130.0
310.0
140.0
320.0
150.0
330.0
160.0
340.0
170.0
350.0
Magnetic
Hdg. Display
(uncalibrated)
Correction Value

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Operation, Installation and Service Manual

2008 Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

Added new options (alarm mute relay, speed filter).

Removed gyrospere installation/service instructions. These are now

A Warning notice contains an operating or

Electrical components sensitive to electrostatic

General Safety Information for the Operator

Never rely on one heading source alone to navigate a vessel.

After a power-up from cold, the NAVIGAT X MK 2 requires a settling time

Before using this system, operators must be appropriately trained and

The supporting fluid in the gyrosphere container will start freezing at

Any service work on the gyrosphere is to be carried out by authorized

General Safety Information for Service Personnel

When the compass is energized, the gyrosphere operating voltage of

After power-down of the compass system, it may take up to 45 minutes

The NAVIGAT X MK 2 contains electrostatic sensitive components.

It cannot be guaranteed that parameter settings in the User and Setup

Design and Main Features........................................................................ 1-1

Operating Principle ................................................................................... 1-2

Example System Configurations ............................................................. 1-3

Technical Data............................................................................................ 1-4

Operating Conditions ............................................................................... 2-1

Display and Operating Keys ..................................................................... 2-2

External control devices ........................................................................... 2-3

Power-up Sequence .................................................................................. 2-4

Selecting the active heading source ....................................................... 2-5

Adjusting the display brightness............................................................. 2-5

Optional Functions.................................................................................... 2-6

Operating Menu ........................................................................................ 2-7

Selecting a Display Data Page ................................................................. 2-9

Manual Settings Menu ........................................................................... 2-10

User Setup ............................................................................................... 2-15

Chapter 3: Errors and Alarms

Alarm Indication ........................................................................................ 3-1

Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm............................... 3-2

Error messages .......................................................................................... 3-3

Service Info Menu (Service Setup 2) ....................................................... 3-5

Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel .................................................... 4-1

Gyrosphere Maintenance Specifications ................................................ 4-1

Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance

Protecting the Gyrosphere from Low Temperatures.............................. 5-1

Mechanical Installation............................................................................. 6-1

Electrical Installation................................................................................. 6-2

Gyrosphere Installation ............................................................................ 6-2

Initial System Configuration .................................................................... 6-3

Alignment Error Correction ...................................................................... 6-5

Chapter 7: System Configuration

Configuration Menu (Service Setup 1).................................................... 7-1

Factory Settings Menu (Technical Pages) ............................................. 7-12

Troubleshooting Instructions ................................................................... 8-1

Location of Parts on the Master PCB ...................................................... 8-2

Chapter 9: Corrective Maintenance

Exchanging the System Software ........................................................... 9-1

Replacing Socketed ICs ............................................................................ 9-2

Setup and Configuration Tables

Design and Main Features

1.2 Operating Principle