User manual RAYMARINE PATHFINDER SMART HEADING SENSOR (GYROPLUS II)

[. . . ] Pathfinder Smart Heading System Owner's Handbook Document Number: 81198-1 Date: February 2002 Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook. Copyright Information Autohelm, HSB (High Speed Bus), SailPilot, SeaTalk and SportPilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Ltd. [. . . ] In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 2 m (7 ft). A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element. The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V, and starter motor transients, can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position. 2 Installation · · · 8 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner's Handbook 2. 2 Installing the GyroPlus 2 unit GyroPlus 2 unit - dimensions 2 Installation 150 mm (5. 9 in) 39 mm (1. 5 in) 130 mm (5. 1 in ) D5915-1 GyroPlus 2 unit - inputs/outputs GyroPlus 2 unit - inputs/outputs Fluxgate compass in NMEA 0183 in Not used NMEA 0183 out Heading at 10 Hz, ±2° accuracy, 0. 1° resolution SeaTalk in/out including Heading at 2 Hz, ±2° accuracy, 0. 5° resolution Rate output 22 mV/°/sec Power in 10 V to 32 V D5916-1 Chapter 2: Installation 9 Site requirements CAUTION: The GyroPlus 2 unit is not waterproof, so it MUST be installed in a dry location away from water splash or spray from bilges, hatches, etc. Mount the GyroPlus 2 unit below deck, in a dry location that is: · · · · · · vertical (see below) protected from excessive vibration and excessive temperatures: engine room mounting is not recommended shielded from physical damage accessible for installation and servicing at least 230 mm (9 in) from any compass (including the fluxgate compass in the Smart Heading System) at least 500 mm (20 in) from any radio receiving equipment 2 Installation Orientation As the GyroPlus 2 unit measures the boat's rate of turn, it is important to mount it on a vertical surface (as shown). If necessary, make up a suitable wedge-shaped packing piece to provide a vertical surface. Make sure you mount the unit the correct way up (as indicated on the mounting label) ­ with the power inputs at the bottom left. CAUTION: For the GyroPlus 2 unit to work accurately, you must mount it within +/- 10º of the vertical. For optimum performance, mount the GyroPlus 2 unit so it is as close as possible to vertical. Front view Vertical 10° 10° Side view Vertical 10° 10° D5917-1 10 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner's Handbook Mounting the GyroPlus 2 unit Fit the GyroPlus 2 unit to the vertical surface as follows: 1. Remove the outer cover (as shown below). b 2 Installation a D5918-2 2. Temporarily hold the GyroPlus 2 unit in the required position so you can mark the centers of the two fixing holes. Screw one of the self-tapping screws provided (No 8 x 1 in) into each hole, so each screw-head is at least 15 mm from the surface. Place the fixing holes over the screw heads, then move the GyroPlus 2 unit down so the screw heads are at the top of the keyhole slots. a b b a D5919-1 6. Note: Replace the outer cover after you have connected all cables. Chapter 2: Installation 11 GyroPlus 2 unit - power supply As described at the start of this Chapter, you can provide power to the GyroPlus 2 unit either: · · via SeaTalk (12 V) or direct from your boat's distribution panel (12 V or 24 V): using suitable cable protected with a 3 A in-line fuse or equivalent circuit breaker Note: If you connect power to both the SeaTalk terminals and the POWER terminals, the GyroPlus 2 unit will power up when either or both of these is switched on. Power from SeaTalk 2 Installation Red Screen Yellow Plug into SeaTalk instrument or SeaTalk junction box D5951-1 Note: Secure the SeaTalk cable to the loops on the GyroPlus 2 unit with one of the supplied cable ties. Power from distribution panel 3 A fuse or equivalent circuit breaker 12 V or 24 V power supply D5929-1 Note: Secure the power cabling to the loops on the GyroPlus 2 unit with one of the supplied cable ties. 12 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner's Handbook 2. 3 Installing the fluxgate compass Fluxgate compass - description and dimensions The fluxgate compass contains a self-levelling mechanism. This enables the compass to provide accurate readings with pitch and roll movements up to +/- 35°. 76 mm (3 in) 76 mm (3 in) 2 Installation D5381-1 Figure 2-1: Fluxgate compass dimensions Note: The rattle that the fluxgate compass makes when shaken is normal. It is caused by the pendulum weight hitting a buffer inside of the case. Select the location The compass is primarily designed for mounting below deck on a vertical bulkhead. [. . . ] Refer to the back cover or the Worldwide Distributor List for contact details. 4 Fault-finding & Maintenance Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots 27 Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots Connecting to Autopilots The information in this Appendix explains how to connect the GyroPlus 2 unit to the following Raymarine autopilot systems: · connecting to T150 or T400 course computers (Section A. 1) · integrating with other Raymarine autopilots (Section A. 2) · ST4000+ or ST5000+ autopilot (see page 30) · T100 or T300 course computer (see page 31) A. 1 Connecting to T150 or T400 course computers Connecting the GyroPlus 2 unit to a T150/T400 upgrades the course computer so it has the same functions as a 150G/400G: · `AST' (Advanced Steering Technology) is enabled, providing enhanced course keeping and FastTrim · AutoLearn is enabled, providing automatic steering calibration when used with a ST6001+ or ST7001+ autopilot control unit · the course computer NMEA 1 port will transmit 10 Hz fast heading, suitable for MARPA and radar/chart overlay on Pathfinder Plus units Connecting to T150/T400 course computer To connect the GyroPlus 2 unit to a T150/T400: · leave the autopilot fluxgate compass connected to the T150/T400 · power the GyroPlus 2 unit via SeaTalk · connect its RATE OUTPUT to RATE GYRO inputs on the T150/T400 Connecting to T150/T400 course computer and Pathfinder Plus To connect the GyroPlus 2 unit to a T150/T400 course computer and also a Pathfinder Plus: · leave the autopilot fluxgate compass connected to the T150/T400 · connect the RATE OUTPUT on the GyroPlus 2 unit to the RATE GYRO inputs on the T150/T400 · power the GyroPlus 2 unit from both SeaTalk and the distribution panel: · provide power from SeaTalk so the GyroPlus 2 unit receives power when the course computer is powered up but the Pathfinder is off · provide power from the same switch as the Pathfinder Plus so the GyroPlus 2 unit receives power when the Pathfinder is powered up but the course computer is off · connect the NMEA 1 outputs on the course computer to the NMEA inputs on the Pathfinder Plus 28 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner's Handbook Connecting to T150/T400 Course Computer Connecting to Autopilots ST6001+ SeaTalk Instrument SeaTalk SeaTalk SeaTalk Fluxgate Compass Course Computer GyroPlus 2 unit SeaTalk SeaTalk Gyro Data Power 12/24V D5934-1 Connecting to T150/T400 course computer and Pathfinder Plus Pathfinder Plus Radar Radar Scanner SeaTalk Instrument ST6001+ SeaTalk SeaTalk Fluxgate Compass SeaTalk Course Computer GyroPlus 2 Unit SeaTalk NMEA out Power 12/24V Power 12/24V NMEA out Gyro Data Power 12/24V D5931-1 SeaTalk Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots 29 Installation instructions for T150/T400 Connecting to Autopilots Fluxgate compass Leave the compass connected to course computer FLUXGATE inputs. Installing the GyroPlus 2 unit Follow the installation instructions for the GyroPlus 2 unit in Chapter 2. CAUTION: If you are using the Smart Heading System as the primary heading reference for an autopilot, you must ensure that it receives power (via SeaTalk or direct from the distribution panel) when the autopilot is switched on. Connecting the Rate Output Connect the RATE OUTPUT on the GyroPlus 2 unit to the RATE GYRO inputs on T150/T400. GyroPlus 2 unit outputs Rate output GROUND (GREY) Rate output SIGNAL (YELLOW) connect to Course computer inputs X GREY YELLOW RED - DO NOT CONNECT Yellow Screen T150 or T400 course computer Screen Yellow D5929-1 Calibration You do not need to re-calibrate the autopilot fluxgate compass after connecting the GyroPlus 2 unit to the T150/T400. Note: If you need to calibrate the fluxgate compass for any reason in the future, follow the procedures in the autopilot owner's handbook. 30 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner's Handbook A. 2 Integrating with other Raymarine autopilots Connecting to Autopilots If you already have a Raymarine fluxgate compass mounted in a suitable location as part of your autopilot system (not T150/T400), you need to: · · · install GyroPlus 2 unit and connect the existing SeaTalk system to the SeaTalk terminals on the GyroPlus 2 unit re-route the compass cable and connect it to the FLUXGATE inputs on the GyroPlus 2 unit use the autopilot control head or Pathfinder Plus to re-calibrate the compass (see either the autopilot owner's handbook or Chapter 3: Calibration in this handbook for more details) The GyroPlus 2 unit will then output: · · an accurate, stabilized heading on SeaTalk for the autopilot fast heading data on NMEA for the Pathfinder Plus functions CAUTION: If you are using the Smart Heading System as the primary heading reference for an autopilot, you must ensure that it receives power (via SeaTalk or direct from the distribution panel) even if the Pathfinder Plus is switched off. Connecting to ST4000+ or ST5000+ autopilot Connecting to ST4000+ or ST5000+ autopilot (and Pathfinder Plus) Pathfinder Plus Radar Radar Scanner SeaTalk Instrument ST4000+ or ST5000+ SeaTalk Fluxgate Compass GyroPlus 2 Unit NMEA out SeaTalk Power 12/24V Power 12/24V SeaTalk Power 12V D5933-1 Appendix: Connecting to Autopilots 31 Connecting to T100 or T300 course computer Connecting to Autopilots Connecting to T100 or T300 course computer (and Pathfinder Plus) Pathfinder Plus Radar Radar Scanner SeaTalk Instrument ST6000+ or ST6001+ SeaTalk Fluxgate Compass SeaTalk SeaTalk T100 or T300 Course Computer GyroPlus 2 Unit NMEA out SeaTalk Power 12/24V Power 12/24V Gyro Data Power 12/24V D5932-1 SeaTalk Yellow Screen Type 100 or Type 300 course computer Screen Yellow D5923-1 32 Pathfinder Smart Heading System - Owner's Handbook Specifications Connecting to Autopilots GyroPlus 2 unit Nominal supply voltage: Operating voltage range: Power consumption (max): Operating conditions: temperature range relative humidity limit water protection 12 V or 24 V DC 10 V to 32 V DC 130 mA -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F) 80% drip resistant when mounted vertically -5°C to 60°C (23°F to 140°F) 75% 150 mm (5. 9 in) 130 mm (5. 1 in) 39 mm (1. 5 in) 0. 27 kg (9. 5 oz) · fluxgate compass · SeaTalk · power · service port (NMEA 0183 v2. 3 in) · NMEA 0183 v2. 3 out: Heading (HDM) 10 Hz at 0. 1° resolution, accurate to ±2° NMEA Heading sentence: $APHDM, XXX. X, M*hh<CR><LF> · SeaTalk (2 Hz, including Heading at 0. 5° resolution, accurate to ±2°) · Analogue Rate: 22 mV/°/sec · compensates for 1st and 2nd harmonic deviation errors · eliminates northerly turning error 89/336/EC (EMC), EN60945:1997 Storage conditions: temperature range relative humidity limit Dimensions: width height depth Weight: Inputs: Outputs: Heading error correction: CE approvals - conforms to: Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below. Defects will be corrected by Raymarine or an authorized Raymarine dealer. [. . . ]