NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION General :- The NT925 HDI (Heading Data Interface) will provide four types of output data derived from virtually any Synchro or Step by Step gyrocompass heading signals connected to the appropriate input terminals. (i) 2 Channels of isolated NMEA 0183 (1Hz, 10Hz & 25Hz selectable) (ii) 2 Channels of Furuno heading format (5Hz & 40Hz selectable) (iii) 1 Channel of isolated Step by Step (3,6 & 24 steps per degree selectable) (iv) 1 Channel of Navitron Serial Data. Alll four data types are simultaneously and continuously transmitted on the relevant channels on receipt of gyro input signals which are opto isolated within the 925 HDI to eliminate common mode and loading problems Gyro heading data is permanently displayed via a 4 digit LCD with variable backlight illumination for night viewing whilst built in alarm functions triggered by internal monitors warn of Gyro input and/or NMEA output data failure. An internal power monitoring relay provides a volt free normally open (NO) or normally normally closed (NC) contact to warn of power supply failure. Contact ratings 0.5A @ 125Vac, 1A @ 30Vdc. Suitable for 11 - 40Vde power supply connection, the NT925 HDI may be powered up via the unit mounted ON/OFF switch or from a remote location via remote power up terminals also provided. INPUT SIGNALS :- ‘SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUTS :~ SYNCHRO OR 2 x ISOLATED RS422 STEP BY STEP NMEA CHANNELS: FROM GYRO 2.x FURUNO FORMAT CHANNELS NNT925 HD 11 - 40Vde SUPPLY _ i ISOLATED STEP BY STEP NAVITRON SERIAL DATA tds]NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION NT925 HDI INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUTS SUPPLY VOLTAGE RANGE 11 - aovde NMEA 0183 ~ JOHANN [CHANNEL POWER CONSUMPTION 2.5 ISOLATED RS422 1 2 ILLUMINATION MAX 3.0 ‘SENTENCE TYPE $HEHDT INDEPENDENTLY ‘STEP BY STEP GYRO INPUT UPDATE RATE SELECTABLE @ 1 Hz, "STYPE | Mr TYPE 5 Hz OR 25H2 ISTEP VOLTAGE RANGE |15-100vdc| 1S-100vac| | RESOLUTION oa° STEPS PERDEGREE | 3,6a24 | 12, RESOLUTION o4°-0.39°| _0a° FURUNO [CHANNEL [CHANNEL FOLLOW UP RATE (MIN) | 40SEC | 407SEC FORMAT 1 2 MAX CONSUMPTION | 4mA/LINE | 4mA/LINE INDEPENDENTLY UPDATE RATE SELECTABLE SYNCHRO GYRO INPUT @ Stiz OR 4oHtz laanio qa) se 80 INDEPENDENTLY 180:1, 360:1] | RESOLUTION SELECTABLE lV REF RANGE 10 - 4415Vac|10 - 146Vac| @0.166° OR 0.1° MAX CONSUMPTION 2mA 2mA SIONAL INDEPENDENTLY vsenaier Yo eve| wae] | wmmone | eerams FREQUENCY RANGE | 50 600Hz| 60 -S00Hz RESOLUTION a ISOLATED STEP BY STEP ae = steps PER Decree | SFLECTARE® FOLLOW UP RATE (min) | 50/SEC EXCEPT _ 360:1 @ 25°/SEC SIGNAL 5 40Vde AMPLITUDE (SEE SECTION 2.6) ‘OPERATING = TEMPERATURE RANGE | “20 T0 +60) ™ NAVITRON SERIAL DATA FOR DIRECT CONNECTION TO OUTLINE NAVITRON DIGITAL HEADING DIMENSIONS (run) eee REPEATER(S) TYPE NT920 DHR (MAX: 4 HEADS). NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION Section 1 : Siting the NT925 HDI 1.1 The NT925 HDI is not suitable for external location and should be mounted in an enclosed wheelhouse environment which is readily accessible for calibration! alignment purposes and visible if the heading display is to be viewed. <—_——— 145mm —_____» |}¢— 55mm —>] 4x4mm Z FIXING HOLES ACCESSIBLE WITH LID REMOVED 222mm oO FIG 4.1 - NT925 HDI OUTLINE DIMENSIONS NB: Consideration should also be given to cable routing and associated 925 HDI cable entry gland locations (see section 2).NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION Section 2 : NT925 HDI Connections and Services mn S$ OUTPUT CONNECTIONS TERM] ‘CABLE No. TYPE 7 FURUNO. 2XSCR CLK CHANNEL ‘TWISTED OM 1 PAIRS FURUNO cLK CHANNEL, ICOM 2 COMMON MONITOR H RELAY 10 +VE {REMOTE ‘oN | 2 CORE ve 5-40Vdc (UF REQ’ ‘St ‘STEP BY ae STEP INPUTS | 4 CORE 83 FROM COMMON NMEA, B CHANNEL 1 NMEA 8 (CHANNEL 2 SCR TwisTeD PAIR INPUTS: NAVITRON FROM SERIAL G DATA s3 NSOLATED SEE 83 OUTPUT SECTION & SUPPLY 28r NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION 2.1 GYRO TO 925 HDI CONNECTION NOTE The NT925 HDI is equipped with opto isolated input stages which obviate Max Load 4mA/Line = 8mA total on step by step systems, Max Load 2mA (Rotor) + 2mA (Stator) = 4mA total on synchro systems. NT925 HDI synchronization with gyro excitation frequencies in the range 50 - 500Hz is automatic. j ] j J 4 2.2 SYNCHRO TYPE GYRO CONNECTIONS TO 925 HDI 5 core cable required from gyro for 925 HDI connection as follows :~ The 925 HDI SYNCHRO operating mode and voltage (V SIG) range is defined by ‘SW1 and SW2 as detailed in Section 3. 2.3. STEP BY STEP GYRO CONNECTIONS TO 925 HDI In most cases, Step by Step Gyro outputs are 'S' type based on 3, 6 or 24 steps per degree. 'M' type outputs are rare and usually associated with older British Admiralty transmission systems. 4 core cable required from Gyro for 925 HDI connection as follows :- (i) 'S' Type (3, 6, 24 Steps/degree) (ii) 'M’ Type (12 Steps/degree) The 925 HDI'S' type or 'M' type Step operating mode is defined by SW1 and SW3 as detailed in Section 3.3 common mode connection problems and minimise loading on the gyro output lines.Tos gl NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION 925 HDI OUTPUT CONNECTION TO NMEA RECEIVERS: 2 core screened cable required per NMEA output channel. The NT925 HDI transmits one heading sentence type in NMEA 0183 format $HEHDT at an installation selectable update rate of 1Hz, 10Hz or 25Hz on two channels. Each channel is isolated from the other and may be independently set for update rate. Both channels are also opto isolated from the receiver. NT925 HDI APPLICATION NOTE Whilst the NMEA Specification defines that all data receiving equipment shall be internally equipped with opto isolated input stages, this feature does not always exist in proprietary radars, trackplotters and pe’s etc, Potential common mode problems arising from this are eliminated within the NT925 HDI via the use of opto isolated (kv) output stages in both NMEA 0183 output channels (50mA Sink per channel). RS 422 COMPATIBLE OUTPUTS Both NT925 HDI output channels are equipped to drive differential inputs at the receiver via signal lines A and B which move between OV and +5V levels with respect to receiver common. Itis essential therefore that 3 connections are made for RS 422 cofigurations as follows :- OA Rs 422 Plcounon, RECEIVER oB RS 232 COMPATABILITY Since the RS 232 receiver specification calls for +/- 3V signal level acceptance, the NT925 HDI may be connected (output level effectively +/- 5V). In this configuration, the screen should NOT be connected OA a RS 232 eons RECEIVER ONO CONNECTION (ISOLATE SCREEN) eyins = eS nna f. NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION 2.4 925 HDI OUTPUT CONNECTION TO NMEA RECEIVERS......continued STANDARD NMEA CONNECTIONS OA STANDARD Os NMEA RECEIVER © NO CONNECTION (ISOLATE SCREEN) 2.5 925 HDI OUTPUT CONNECTION TO FURUNO RECEIVERS 4 core screened cable required per Furuno output channel (2 x twisted pairs) The NTS25 HDI transmits heading data in Furuno format at installation selectable update rates of SHz or 40Hz and resolution of ‘/ or ‘ho degree on two channels. Each channel is isolated from the other and provides an open collector (PNP) output with an installation selectable signal amplitude of SV or 12Vdc. DATA 1 (HI) SHIFT 4 (HI) DATA 1(C) SHIFT 1 (C) FURUNO RECEIVERS. (0) 17 1 (CLK) 18 — NT925 (COM) 19 HDI (D) 20 (CLK) 21 (COM) _22 DATA 1 (HI) SHIFT 1 (HI) DATA 1 (Cc) SHIFT 1 (C) Channel 1 and Channel 2 signal amplitudes (5V or 12Vdc) are defined by links LK4 and LKS as detailed in Section 3.4NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION .6 925 HDI OUTPUT CONNECTION TO STEP BY STEP RECEIVERS. 5 core cable required. The NT925 HDI transmits one channel of opto isolated (1KV) step output data which is installation selectable to provide 3, 6, 12 or 24 steps per degree. Each step line (S1, S2 & S3) is derived from an open collector pull up/pull down (link selectable) output stage with a 50mA max source/sink current rating, Since the output stages are opto isolated to obviate common mode connection problems, independent power supply terminals are also provided within th 925 HDI. This independent power supply (5 - 40Vdc) should be derived from the step receiving equipment or from a source which is common mode compatible with the receiving equipment. Simplified Isolated Step Output configuration :~ STEP OUPUT CONNECTIONS FOR PULL DOWN OPERATION. (STEP LINE COMMON +VE REQUIRING -VE STEP SWITCHLINES). << ISINK st ia 82 925 HDI 351 ‘O s3 - STEP 3 Ocom (+VE) RECEIVER NIB: If Step line receiving equipment input impedance is low, resistors may be required to limit 1 Sink to maximum permissible level of 50 mA. ie 5=d0Vde a ‘See section 3.5 for pull down operation RA(SR)+Zin mA nk selection (LK1, LK2 & LK3)NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION ‘STEP OUTPUT CONNECTIONS FOR PULL UP OPERATION (STEP LINE COMMON -VE REQUIRING +VE STEP SWITCHLINES). ‘STEP RECEIVER NB: If Step line receiving equipment input impedance is low, resistors may be required to limit 1 source to maximum permissible level of 50 mA. ie 5-40Vde See section 3.5 for pull up operation = 50mA max RA (33R) + Zin Pe link selection (LK1, LK2 & LK3) 2.7 925 HDI NAVITRON SERIAL DATA OUTPUT CONNECTIONS. 4 core cable required between 925 HDI and Navitron Digital Heading Repeater type NT920 DHR for connection as follows :~ So = 13 i 925 HDI TH)a y © iis 1 ee HTH NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION 2.8 925 HDI OPTIONAL REMOTE POWER UP FACILITY. 2 core cable required between 925 HDI and remote switch. The NT925 HDI is equipped with two polarity conscious opto isolated input terminals which when energised/de-energised (5 - 40Vdc max) will provide an ON/OFF function from a remote location. The remote ON/OFF function is effectively in parallel with the unit mounted ON/OFF switch thus either will activate the 925 HDI. 925 HDI 925 HDI EXTERNAL POWER FAIL ALARM FACILITY 2 core cable required between 925 HDI and external alarm. The 925 HDI is equipped with a power supply monitoring relay which provides a single pole closing or opening contact in the event of external power supply failure when the unit is operational. The normally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) contacts are rated 0.5A @ 125Vac and 1A @ 30Vdc,NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION Section 3 : NT925 HDI Internal Settings for required Input/Output operating modules. 3.1 Itis assumed that all connections have been made as appropriate in accordance with Section 2. 3.2 The NT925 HDI is equipped with three switches (SW1, SW2, SW3) and two link selectors (LK1, LK2) all of which are mounted on the main P.C. board and accessible when the case lid is removed. (Fig 3.) 3.3 GYRO INPUT OPERATING MODE SELECTION. ‘STEP BY STEP ‘STEP BY STEP (COMMONLY USED) (RARELY USED) (i) Set SW1 as follows :- | (i) Set SW1 as follows :- | (i) Set SW1 as follows :- << + 1m) 1g) OFF | > am ] on OFF | og | ON = <—_— OR : ss Halt = for BIPOLAR Operation (See note 1) (ii) Refer to Section 3.4 with the V Sig rating of the Gyro as follows :- (ii) Set SW3 as follows :- | fal 4 Note 1: UNIPOLAR operation = step lines moving +VE or -VE with respect to common. BIPOLAR operation = step lines moving +VE and -VE with respect to common. If operating mode is unknown, both settings of SW1 (UNIPOLAR & BIPOLAR) may be tried without damage. (iii) Refer to Section 3.4 (ii) Refer to Section 3.4© NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION oe i: FURUNO OUTPUT LINK SELECTION. FURUNO CHANNEL 1 FURUNO CHANNEL 2 ‘TERMINAL BLOCK FIG 3.0 L Le Cl L cE When all Switches/Links have been set as required refer to Section 4 for Calibration procedure.NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION Section 4 : NT925 HDI Calibration 4.1 Itis assumed that all terminal block connections and internal switch settings (Gyro input type) and link positions (Furuno output parameters) have been completed as appropriate in accordance with Sections 2 and 3 respectively Ships supply power (11 - 40Vdc) and gyro input signals (Step or Synchro) should now be available at the NT925 HD! input terminals enabling the calibration procedure to commence as follows :~ 4.2 INITIAL (FIRST TIME) CALIBRATION At switch on (depress red switch pad) the heading display and alarm LED's will automatically enter a sequential self-test routine following which the display will show the software version number (1.0) or later. 4.3 After the self-test routine described above, the 925 HDI display will show ‘SET GYRO TYPE’. 4.4 TO ENTER THE CALIBRATION MODE :~ Enter the calibration routine by depressing the 4 and y pads simultaneously for 5 seconds until confirmed by an audible bleep and display reading SET STEP TYPE or SET SYNC TYPE NB: The STEP or SYNCHRO display reading reflects the internal switch selections in Section 3. If the wrong gyro type (Step instead of Synchro or vice-versa) is displayed, the wrong internal switch settings have been selected (Section 3.3 refers). 4.5 TO SET THE GYRO INPUT RATIO :- Press the ‘CAL’ pad once at which time the display will read one of the following messages :~ 3in 1 Gin 36:1 12in 90:1 24 in 180:1 360:1 (STEP SYSTEMS) | (SYNCHRO-SYSTEMS) = 3,6 Stepidegree etc = input ratio 4.6 Use the 4 or ¥ pads to select the input type appropriate for the gyro heading transmission. (6 Steps per degree = 6 in) (360:1 Synchro ratio = 360.1) etc.4.7 10 11 12 4.13 14 15 16 NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION TO SET THE STEP OUTPUT TYPE. Press ‘CAL’ once to confirm and move to next set up parameter confirmed by an alternating display reading of one of the following types :~ 3 <4 OUT = — 3Steps/degree step output 6 <> OUT = _ 6 Steps/degree step output 124% OUT = 12 Steps/degree step output 244% OUT = 24 Stepsidegree step output Use the 4 ory pads to select the required output type. TO SELECT CHANNEL 1 (CH.1) 0183 UPDATE RATE :- Press ‘CAL’ once to confirm and move to the next set up parameter signalled by a three part message of one of the following types :- 0183, CH.1, 1.0 0183, CH.1, 10.0 0183, CH.1, 25.0 Channel 1 output at 1Hz Channe! 4 output at 10Hz Channel 4 output at 25Hz Use the 4 ory pads to select the required CH.1 output rate. TO SELECT CHANNEL 2 (CH.2) 0183 UPDATE RATE :- Press 'CAL' once to confirm CH.1 entry and move to Channel 2 (CH.2) set up signalled by another three part display message of one of the following types :- 0183, CH.2, 1.0 0183, CH.2, 10.0 0183, CH.2, 25.0 Channel 2 output at 1Hz Channel 2 output at 10Hz Channel 2 output at 25Hz wun Use the 4 ory pads to select the required CH.2 output rate. TO SELECT CHANNEL 14 (CH.1) FURUNO OUTPUT RATE :- Press 'CAL' once to confirm last entry and move to Furuno Channel 1 output set up signalled by one of two alternating display readings as follows :~ Frno, CH.1, 5.0 Fro, CH.1, 40.0 Channel 4 output at SHz Channel 1 output at 40Hz Use the # ory pads to select the required CH.1 output rate. TO SELECT CHANNEL 2 (CH.2) FURUNO OUTPUT RATE :- Press ‘CAL’ once to confirm CH.1 entry and move to Channel 2 (CH.2) set up signalled by one of two alternating display readings as follows :- Fino, CH.2, 5.0 Fro, CH.2, 40.0 Channel 2 output at SHz Channel 2 output at 40Hz Use the 4 ory pads to select the required CH.2 output rate.NT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION 4.47 TO SELECT CHANNEL 14 (CH.1) FURUNO OUTPUT RESOLUTION :- Press 'CAL' once to confirm last entry and move to Channel 1 resolution set up confirmed by one of two alternating display readings as follows :~ Fro, CH.1, 6th = Channel 1 output at Ye” resolution Fo, CH.1, 10th = Channel 1 output at ‘/0” resolution 4.18 Use the 4 or} pads to select the required output resolution. NB: In most cases this should be set to ‘/s” 4.49 TO SELECT CHANNEL 2 (CH.2) FURUNO OUTPUT RESOLUTION = Press ‘CAL’ once to confirm CH:1 entry and move to Channel 2 (CH.2) set up signalled by one of two alternating display readings as follows :- Frno, CH.2, 6th Fro, CH.2, 10th Channel 2 output at ‘/” resolution Channel 2 output at ‘/10° resolution 4.20’ Use the 4 or} pads to'select the required output resolution. NB: In most cases this should be set to "6°. 4.21 Press ‘CAL’ once to confirm last entry and complete the calibration procedure signalled by the display message ‘End’ 4.22 TO EXIT THE CALIBRATION MODE :~ Press the ‘CAL’ pad for 5 seconds until confirmed by an audible bleep and an alternating display message of :- CAL 4» HDG 4.23 Switch OFF the 925 HDI (depress red switch pad). The NT925 HDI is now ready for alignment and normal operation in accordance with Section 5 In the event that a FAIL message is displayed or that a mistake has been made during the calibration procedure refer to Section 6. —_-_m_memeweEwaseSeSelhlULwSllUDSOU Oe Oe ee a ae Oe ee lBNT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION { Section 5 : Heading Alignment and Normal Operation 5.1 It is assumed that all required input/output calibration parameters have been programmed into the 925 HDI in accordance with the calibration procedure detailed in Section 4. HEADING ALIGNMENT NOTE In all cases other than 1:1 synchro transmissions the 925 HDI will require heading alignment calibration each time that the unit is switched ON. 5.2 HEADING ALIGNMENT AND NORMAL OPERATION. | ‘Switch on the 925 HDI (Red ON/OFF pad) 5.3 A short self-test routine will be followed by an alternating display message CAL <-® HDG unless prevoiusly calibrated against a 1:1 synchro transmission in which case a steady heading will be displayed 5.4 TO ALIGN HEADING Note the true heading on the gyro main unit and depress the ‘CAL’ and 4 or CAL’ and ¥ pads on the 925 HDI simultaneously to ‘clock’ the displayed heading to agree with the gyro heading noted. NB: Holding down the CAL and 4 or CAL and ¥ pads will result in a display count up or down respectively from 000° which will always start with the least significant digit (‘hons). After a few seconds with the pads held depressed the display will automatically clock through units and tens to 100's. (i) Depress the CAL and # or CAL and ¥ pad to set hundreds (0, 1, 2 or 3) | | and release at the required value. (ii) Repeat CAL and 4/ CAL ¥ to set 10's and release. (iii) Repeat" i "units" " (iv) Repeat" * "thon" } * The NT925 HDI display will register the following values after the decimal point :- Gyro Input Type Display inerements| 4:1 Synchro 0.5° (000 * 000.5-> 001.0 etc) 3 Stepidegree 000.0-> 000.3-> 000.6->001.0 6 Step/degree 000.0->.1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 001.0etc 07,02,03,04,05, All others 06, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9 ete 5 Red backlight illumination for night viewing is adjustable from OFF to maximum intensity (through 3 levels) by pressing the ILLUM padNT925 HDI INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION Section 6 : NT925 HDI Fail Messages and Alarms. DISPLAY ut — GYRO FAIL oe GYRO OUTPUT ANOMALY (STEP SYSTEMS ONLY) {ALL LINES HIGH OR LOW) GYRO LO FAIL GYRO INPUT —_| GYRO OUTPUT Low | OR WRONG SWITCH GYRO HI FAIL cHA GYRO OUTPUT HIGH J SETTINGS (SEE 3.3) GYRO PHS FAIL, ‘SUSPECT GYRO LINES OR (SYNCHRO SYSTEMS ONLY)| CONNECTIONS S1, $2, $3 GYRO REF FAIL (SYNCHRO SYSTEMS ONLY)| NORMAL HEADING | - - © 2 ‘SUSPECT R1/R2 GYRO CONNECTIONS OR GYRO SWITCHED OFF INTERNAL SERIAL DATA TRANSMISSION FAULT OR SHORT CIRCUITS ON NMEA OUTPUT LINES TO RECEIVING EQUIPMENT. CH. OR CH.2 BLANK oR HDI COMPUTER FROZEN DISPLAY FLASHING SRO RUT: GYRO DATA ERR *& INTERNAL 925 HDI FAULT eH 2 INTERNAL 925 HDI | % In the event of any of these messages appearing :~ INTERNAL 925 HDI FAULT HDI COMPUTER LED FLASHING = Switch off and retry, If fault persists refer to factory GYRO DATA ERR - Fatal failure likely - refer to factory. DATA ERR - = Switch off and retry, If fault persists reprogram and recalibrate per sections 4 and 5. 7 ee weSection 6 : NT925 HDI Fail Messages and Alarms. NT925 HDILINSTALLATION & CALIBRATION continued TO INSPECT PROGRAMMED PARAMETERS: (i) Switch ON (Red switch pad) (ii) Press “and for 5 seconds to enter calibration mode confirmed by ‘Set Step Type’ or ‘Set Sync Type' (as appropriate) (ili) Use CAL pad to step through all set up parameters to calibration routine 'End’. (iv) Exit calibration routine by depressing ‘CAL’ pad for 5 seconds until display reads CAL HDG. TO CLEAR DOWN PROGRAMMED PARAMETERS, In the event of complete confusion for any reason, all field programmed data can be erased for reprogramming as follows :~ (i) Switch ON (Red switch pad) (ii) Press 4 and ¥ for 5 seconds to enter calibration mode confirmed by ‘Set Step Type! or ‘Set Sync Type’ (as appropriate), (iii) Press CAL and or CAL and. for 5 seconds during which the display will read CLR DATA (Clear data) until data clearance is confirmed by the message ‘Set Gyro type’. (iv) Calibration mode can now be re-entered in accordance with Section 4.4 onwards.