Simrad GC80 Compact, GC85 Compact gyro compass INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SIMRAD GC80/85

COMPACT

Gyro Compass

20221511C English

Simrad GC80/GC85 Compact Gyro Compass

Document revisions

Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by

A 19.12.03

B 17.02.05

C 05.12.05

Document history

Rev. A First issue.

Rev. B Updated for new software release (Master compass: V.1.03, Control unit: V.1.04).

Rev. C New procedure for how to adjust true heading, updated dimensions for remote panel, other minor updates to text throughout the manual. ii

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About this manual

This manual is intended as a reference guide for installing, operating and maintaining

Simrad GC80 and GC85 Compact Gyro compasses.

The manual assumes that the operator is a qualified ship officer, or is under supervision of a qualified person.

In this manual, references to buttons on the operator panels are written in boldface, but in a different text style (e.g. SET button, DISP button, GYRO button).

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:

Note! Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.

Caution Used for warning the reader that a risk of damage to the equipment exists if care is not exercised.

WARNING Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that a risk of injury or death exists if care is not exercised.

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This manual is divided in the following sections:

1. System overview

An overview of the GC80/GC85 Compact gyro system and it’s components.

2. User interface

Overview of GC80 Compact Control unit and the user interface.

3. Operation

Main operating procedures for using the GC80/GC85 Compact Gyro compass.

4. Maintenance

Simple maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system operator, together with a complete procedure for how to replace the sensitive element and fuses.

5. Installation

Mechanical installation, cable connection, and software configuration for the

GC80/GC85 Compact gyro system.

6. Advanced settings

A description of parameters that can be entered or changed in the Extension menu.

7. Technical specifications

Specifications for the system and for all separate units in the GC80/GC85 Compact gyro system.

8. Drawings

Outline drawings and wiring diagrams for the GC80/GC85 Compact gyro system.

9. Spare part list

List of all standard and optional units that are used in the GC80 and GC85 Compact gyro systems.

10. Terminal layout

List of all terminal pins and terminal labelling with details on pcb’s in the GC80 Control unit.

11. Dip switch settings

Drawings and references of jumpers and dip switches for the different printed circuits boards in the Control unit.

12. Alarm messages and corrective actions

A description of how system errors are indicated, and corrective actions that can be performed by the operator. iv

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Contents

1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW...........................................................1

1.1

Introduction.......................................................................2

1.2

Precaution in use................................................................3

1.3

System components............................................................4

1.4

Bearing repeaters ...............................................................4

2 USER INTERFACE ..............................................................5

2.1

GC80 Compact Control unit..................................................6

3 OPERATION.......................................................................9

3.1

System Start-up and Shut-down......................................... 10

Start-Up .................................................................... 10

Turning the Gyro compass OFF...................................... 11

3.2

Selecting active compass ................................................... 12

3.3

Adjusting dimming level .................................................... 12

3.4

Displaying present settings ................................................ 13

3.5

Confirming present settings ............................................... 15

True bearing............................................................... 15

Latitude ..................................................................... 15

Speed........................................................................ 16

3.6

Pendulum function ............................................................ 18

3.7

Alarm messages ............................................................... 19

Acknowledging an alarm .............................................. 20

4 MAINTENANCE ................................................................21

4.1

General........................................................................... 22

4.2

Precautions...................................................................... 22

4.3

Cleaning the operator panels and the cabinet surface ............ 22

4.4

Checking the connectors.................................................... 22

4.5

Checking mechanical installation......................................... 22

4.6

Preventive maintenance intervals........................................ 23

4.7

Replacing the Sensitive element ......................................... 23

Mechanical installation ................................................. 23

Verifying the element’s tilt angle ................................... 27

Parameter updates ...................................................... 28

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Balancing the Horizontal ring ........................................ 29

4.8

Replacing the Fuses .......................................................... 30

Master Compass.......................................................... 30

Compact Control unit ................................................... 30

Power Supply Unit (Option) .......................................... 32

5 INSTALLATION................................................................33

5.1

Unpacking and handling .................................................... 34

5.2

Mechanical installation ...................................................... 34

Control unit ................................................................ 35

Power supply unit (Option) ........................................... 37

Master compass .......................................................... 38

5.3

Cabling ........................................................................... 39

5.4

Grounding the units .......................................................... 40

5.5

Dip-switch settings ........................................................... 40

Configuring the Control unit.......................................... 41

Activating an external heading sensor ............................ 42

Activating the pendulum function .................................. 42

5.6

Installing the Sensitive element .......................................... 43

Verifying the element’s tilt angle ................................... 45

5.7

System start-up and software configuration ......................... 47

System Start-up ......................................................... 47

Configuring the gyro system ......................................... 48

Setting the Latitude input system .................................. 50

Setting the Speed input system..................................... 51

5.8

Balancing the Horizontal ring.............................................. 52

Adjusting True heading ................................................ 52

6 ADVANCED SETTINGS .....................................................55

6.1

General........................................................................... 56

6.2

Using the Extension menu ................................................. 56

6.3

The Extension menu overview ............................................ 57

7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ...........................................63

7.1

Accuracy ......................................................................... 64

7.2

General specification ......................................................... 64

7.3

Input specification ............................................................ 65

7.4

Output specification .......................................................... 66

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7.5

Physical Dimensions.......................................................... 67

GC80 Master Compass ................................................. 67

GC80 Compact Control Unit .......................................... 67

GC80 Power Supply unit (option)................................... 67

7.6

Power ............................................................................. 67

GC80/85 Master Compass ............................................ 67

GC80 Compact Control Unit .......................................... 68

GC80 Power Supply unit (option)................................... 68

7.7

Environmental Specification ............................................... 68

GC80/85 Master Compass ............................................ 68

GC80 Compact Control unit .......................................... 68

8 DRAWINGS .....................................................................69

8.1

Drawings included ............................................................ 70

9 SPARE PART LIST............................................................77

9.1

GC80 Compact Gyro system............................................... 78

9.2

GC85 Compact Gyro system............................................... 78

9.3

GC80/GC85 Optional equipment ......................................... 79

10 TERMINAL LAYOUT .........................................................81

10.1

ITERM board .................................................................... 82

TB1 ........................................................................... 82

TB2 ........................................................................... 83

TB3 ........................................................................... 84

10.2

IOPT board ...................................................................... 85

TB3 ........................................................................... 85

TB4 ........................................................................... 85

11 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ...................................................87

11.1

Compact control unit......................................................... 88

ICIF board.................................................................. 89

IOPT board................................................................. 92

ITERM board............................................................... 94

12 ALARM MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS...............95

12.1

The alarm system............................................................. 96

12.2

Acknowledging an alarm.................................................... 97

12.3

Fault finding .................................................................... 98

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Main power failure....................................................... 98

Internal power failure in Control unit.............................. 99

Inverter failure ........................................................... 99

Zero cross failure ........................................................ 99

System communication failure .................................... 100

GPS communication or data failure .............................. 100

Internal communication failure.................................... 101

External bearing sensor failure .................................... 101

LOG (serial) communication or data failure ................... 101

Repeater failure ........................................................ 102

Failure when powering ON the gyro compass ................ 102

12.4

Complete alarm code list ................................................. 103

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW

This section provides an overview of GC80 and GC85

Compact Gyro compasses and their components.

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1.1 Introduction

GC80 and GC85 Compact Gyro compasses have been designated for any size of vessels to enhance the navigation capabilities and reliability. The gyro compasses eliminate the inconvenience and limitations of magnetic compasses, and provide a variety of electrical outputs to supply accurate and consistent heading information to other navigational equipment.

- A GC80 Compact gyro is designed for vessels with speed up to 30 knots. The system complies with IMO A.424 (11) and Wheel Mark Specifications.

- A GC85 Compact gyro system is suitable for high speed vessels with speed up to 70 knots. It complies with IMO

A.821 (19) HSC.

GC80 and GC85 Compact gyro systems have different sensitive elements, but use the same GC80 Compact Control unit. The systems are identified with divergent dip switch settings in

Master compass and in the Control unit.

Note! A GC80 or GC85 system is identified by the labelling on top of the Master compass’ case as shown on the figure below.

The labelling on the control unit is identical for both gyro systems.

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1.2 Precaution in use

The GC80/GC85 Compact Gyro compass displays and outputs bearing information. Although the system continually checks for faults while the system is running, failures or malfunctions may occur.

Any errors in input information will generate an alarm. These errors may also cause large jumps in the output bearing from the gyro compass. If this happens, any external equipment depending on the bearing output from GC80/85 should be operated manually or switched to other bearing sensors.

To assure long time safe operation, the following precautions should be taken:

- Assure that the operator is familiar with the use of the gyro compass

- Perform daily check to maintain normal system operation.

Refer MAINTENANCE, page 21 onwards

- If any unusual behavior is observed during daily inspection, the cause should be found and corrected. If necessary, the local Simrad dealer should be contacted

- If any alarm is generated, verify the reason for the alarm

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1.3 System components

A GC80/GC85 Compact Gyro compass includes the following units:

- Master Compass with Sensitive Element

- Compact Control unit

- Power Supply unit (Option)

COMPACT

CONTROL

UNIT

SPEED

GPS

EXTERNAL HEADING SENSOR

24V DC POWER INPUT from Ship’s Supply or from the optional

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

4 x NMEA

1 x 24V STEP

24V DC

POWER

SUPPLY

UNIT

(OPTION)

MASTER

COMPASS

110/220V AC

For details, refer TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION, page 63.

Note!

1.4 Bearing repeaters

GC80 and GC85 outputs step and serial signals used for repeaters. Even when the gyro compass is supplied by the emergency power supply, the connected repeaters will be driven by the repeater backup function included in GC80/GC85.

If the serial output signal not is used for repeaters, the following serial signal may be output:

- IEC61162-1 ed.2, close in comparison with NMEA0183 version 2.30 (4800 baud)

- IEC61162-2, based upon NMEA0183 version 2.30

(38400 baud, 9600 baud possible)

These signals may be set separately for each circuit.

For connection of repeaters, refer to wiring diagrams, page 70

onwards.

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2 USER INTERFACE

This section gives an overview of the GC80 Compact

Control unit and the user interface.

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2.1 GC80 Compact Control unit

The Control unit includes the control panel for the gyro compass.

A flush mount kit (part number 27101757) may be ordered from

Simrad for remote installation of the control panel. Refer Flush

mounting the control panel, page 35.

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POWER Button

Used for switching the gyro system ON. The button will be lit to

indicate that power is applied to the system. Refer System Start-

up and Shut-down, page 10.

Display

The LCD displays data in two rows: the Data indicator row and the Mode indicator row.

- The Data indicator consists of four 7-segments red

LEDs. The indicator is used for displaying the vessel’s

bearing, latitude and speed. Refer Displaying present

settings, page 13.

The Data indicator is also used for displaying alarm

codes as described from page 18 onwards.

- The Mode indicator consists of three 7-segments green

LEDs. The Mode indicator displays codes used for identifying input type for bearing, latitude and speed.

GYRO Button

Used for selecting the gyro compass as the active heading reference system. The status lamp is lit to indicate that the gyro system is active.

Refer Selecting active compass, page 12.

EXT Button

Used for selecting the external heading system as the heading reference. The status lamp will be lit to indicate that the external heading reference system is active.

Refer Selecting active compass, page 12.

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DISP Button

Used for displaying data on the LCD. Refer Displaying present

settings, page 13.

SET Button

Used for changing data and input systems. Refer System start-up

and software configuration, page 47 onwards.

ACK/ENT Button

Used for confirming a change in data and input systems. Refer

System start-up and software configuration, page 47 onwards.

The button is also used for acknowledging an alarm as described

in Acknowledging an alarm, page 20.

Arrow Buttons

Used for increasing or decreasing a parameter value. Refer

System start-up and software configuration, page 47 onwards

Also used for lamp test and for setting the display illumination

as described in page 12.

Alarm Indicator

Used for indicating an alarm situation. Refer Alarm messages, page 19.

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3 OPERATION

This section describes the main operating procedure used when operating the GC80/GC85 Compact Gyro compass.

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3.1 System Start-up and Shut-down

A GC80/GC85 Compact gyro system is usually left with power on. If the system has to be shut down and restarted, the procedures in the following sections should be followed.

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Start-Up

Before the gyrocompass is turned into normal operation, it has to be configured according to the description in System start-

up and software configuration, page 47 onwards.

Turn ON the gyro system by pressing the POWER button on the

Control panel. The following start-up sequence will be run:

1 Control unit type (GC80 Std, or GC85 HSc), SW version for Control unit and for Master compass is displayed in rapid succession. Examples of display text are shown below:

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UNIT

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GC80 CONTROL

UNIT

HIGH SPEED

VERSION

SW VERSION

CONTROL UNIT

SW. VERSION

MASTER COMPASS

2 If the rotor not was completely stopped when the POWER button was pressed, a rotor break function will be activated to stop the rotor.

Active rotor break is indicated with flashing display.

3 The sensitive element starts rising horizontally, and the compass rotates 360° clockwise. The display shows decreasing bearing as the compass is rotating.

4 When the rotation is stopped, start bearing is indicated with flashing text in the display. The start bearing will be the same as active bearing when the compass was turned

OFF.

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5 The indicated start bearing is accepted by pressing the

ACK/ENT button, or increased/decreased by using the arrow buttons and then pressing the ACK/ENT button. If no action is taken within 3 minutes, the start-up process will continue with the indicated start bearing.

The bearing indication stops flashing when the start bearing is accepted, while the lamp remains flashing.

6 The rotor will now start rotating, and reaches pre-described number of revolutions after maximum 30 minutes.

7 When the rotor has reached full speed, the compass starts the north seeking rotation. The display will now change to show the compass’ actual heading, and from now on bearing output will be available.

The lamp beside the GYRO button change from flashing to steady light.

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Turning the Gyro compass OFF

1 Press the POWER button on the Control panel. The light in the POWER button will be switched off.

2 Repress the POWER button to activate the rotor break function. The light in the POWER button will be lit again.

Active rotor break is indicated by:

- flashing display as shown on the figure

- a soft clicking sound heard from the gyrocompass

The rotor break function will be active for maximum 4 minutes.

It is very important that the rotor break is activated to stop the rotor rotation. If not, the sensitive element may be damaged!

3 Press the POWER button again to shut down the gyrocompass when both the data and the dot in the display change from flashing to steady light.

The light in the POWER button will now be turned OFF.

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3.2 Selecting active compass

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If an external heading sensor is connected to GC80/GC85, it is possible to switch between gyro and external heading sensor as active steering sensor.

The gyro system will normally be used with the gyro compass selected as active compass. An external heading sensor should only be used as active compass when the gyro compass not is working properly.

By pressing the GYRO or the EXT and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously, the GC80/GC85 will toggle between using the gyrocompass or an external sensor as active sensor.

When the active sensor is changed, an audible alarm will sound three times.

Active compass is identified with light in the button’s indicator lamp, and with active compass type in the LCD as shown in the figures below. dvol dvol

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ACTIVE STEERING SENSOR

Changing active compass may result in large change of true bearing. No changes should therefore be made when the system is in operation.

3.3 Adjusting dimming level

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The display illumination and the light intensity in the indicator lamps can be increased or decreased in 5 steps by pressing the arrow buttons.

When the illumination is set to lowest level, a faint light is still present in the display, Alarm indicator, status lamp and Power button.

Panel lamps and display segments may be tested by pressing both arrow buttons simultaneously. All lamps and display segments will be lit, and a short audible alarm will be activated.

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3.4 Displaying present settings

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When pressing the DISP button on the GC80 Control unit, the system will loop through a display sequence showing present settings for the system. afpm

- The first row in the display will show the value

- The second row displays code used for identification

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EXTERNAL HEADING SENSOR

SELECTED AS

ACTIVE STEERING SENSOR

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GYRO COMPASS IS

PASSIVE STEERING SENSOR

This display is only available when an external sensor is connected to the GC80/GC85.

Gyro compass bearing without correction, together with active speed input system indication (GPS, Manual, Log or Serial

Log)

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Latitude for the vessel’s current position. Value indicated as

North (n) or South (s) latitude afpm

NORTH LATITUDE SOUTH LATITUDE

Vessel speed. GPS, Manual, Log or Serial Log may be selected as speed input system afpm

Rate of turn in °/min. afpm

Error codes (up to 4), and error indication.

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3.5 Confirming present settings

After the GC80 is configured according to the System start-up

and software configuration, described in page 47 onwards, it

should not be necessary to adjust any settings when operating the gyro compass.

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True bearing

Make sure that the gyro compass is selected as active compass.

Refer Selecting active compass, page 12.

Confirm that the gyro compass’s displayed true bearing is the same as a known target or astronomical observation.

If there is any difference, adjust the bearing according to

Adjusting True heading, page 52.

Note!

Latitude

Press the DISP button until the vessel’s latitude is displayed.

The displayed latitude value is calculated based on the vessel’s true bearing and the vessel’s actual speed. Refer setting the

latitude input system and speed input system, page 50 onwards.

- If GPS is selected as latitude input system, the latitude obtained from the GPS is displayed on the LCD. Confirm that the displayed latitude is the same as indicated on the

GPS indicator.

- If GYRO is selected as latitude input system and other than MANUAL selected as the vessel’s speed input system, the latitude will be automatically updated. In this case, the indicated latitude should be confirmed every 4ht hour when the vessel is in harbor. If there is any difference between the displayed value and the vessel’s actual

latitude, the value should be adjusted according to Setting

the Latitude input system, page 50.

When GYRO is selected as latitude input system and MANUAL is selected as the speed input system, the indicated latitude value will not be updated.

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Note!

Speed

The GC80/GC85 gyro compass calculates bearing based on the speed and latitude information that is input to the gyro system.

Any errors in speed input will therefore cause incorrect true bearing from the gyro compass.

Press the DISP button until the vessel’s speed information is displayed.

Confirm in 4 hours intervals that the displayed speed is the same as the vessel’s actual speed.

Any discrepancy between displayed speed and actual speed is

corrected as described in Setting the Speed input system, page

51.

Speed error correction

Any gyro compass will generate a heading error caused by vessel speed and the earth rotation. GC80/GC85 calculates this error based on latitude and speed input information, and corrects automatically the bearing signal output. If no speed information is available, the gyro compass will output a heading error either westwards or eastwards depending on the vessel’s course.

If speed information is unavailable, the figure on next page could be used for manually calculating the heading error.

In this figure, the following values are used as example:

- Latitude: 40°

- Vessel speed:

- Vessel heading:

The heading error is found by:

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30°

1 Drawing a line between the latitude and the vessel heading

(shown with gray line on the figure)

2 Drawing a straight line (broken line in the figure) between the vessel speed and the point where the latitude/heading line intersects with the solid black line in the figure.

In the example above, the figure shows a speed error of appr.

1.1°, and the true bearing should then be 30°-1.1° = 28.9°.

When the course is within 270° - 0° - 90°, true heading is found by subtracting the speed error from the compass heading.

If the course is within 90° - 180° - 270°, true heading is found by adding the speed error to compass heading.

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3.6 Pendulum function

GC80/85 software includes a pendulum function that enables the heading to be changed by 180°.

The heading change is activated by closing a potential free contact connected between TB1, pin 25 and 26 in GC80/85 control unit.

Note! To identify the function, S2-4 on the ICIF board has to be set to

ON. Refer DIP switch settings on ICIF board, page 91 onwards.

When the switch is activated, the following actions are performed:

- The compass heading and repeaters start to change towards the new 180° shifted heading

- An acoustic alarm sounds 5 times

- The dots in the indicator field in the display starts flashing.

These will remain flashing for as long as the pendulum function is active.

Normal compass operation is resumed by opening the closed potential free contact. The function is indicated by the same acoustic alarm, and the flashing dots returns to fixed illuminated dots.

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3.7 Alarm messages

The GC80/GC85 system will continually check for faults while the system is running.

If a fault occurs, an alarm code will be displayed in the LCD, the

Alarm lamp will be flashing, and an audible alarm will be activated.

Up to 4 alarm codes may be displayed in the LCD to indicate that several alarm situations are present. The last activated alarm will be displayed on the right side of the display. The figure shows that alarm with code 1, 3 and 2 were generated in that order.

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If more than 4 alarms are active, this will be indicated with a dot behind the last number as shown on the figure below. Further alarm codes may then be displayed by pressing the “arrow up” button.

The example shows that alarm code 2, 3, U, d and 7 were activated.

When an alarm is generated, bearing information from the

GC80/GC85 may not be present or may have large error. Any equipment using bearing information from the gyro compass should therefore immediately be operated according to the equipment’s emergency operating procedure.

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Acknowledging an alarm

An alarm is acknowledged by pressing the ACK/ENT button.

- The audible alarm will be silenced

- If the alarm situation has disappeared, the alarm lamp will be switched off, and the alarm code will be removed from the LCD

- If the alarm situation continues, the alarm lamp will switch from flashing to steady light. The LCD will return to show true bearing with flashing numbers to indicate that the bearing may have large errors

An alarm code for an active error may be recalled by pressing the DISP button until the alarm display is shown. It is possible to recall any alarm code in the LCD for as long as the alarm situation is present.

The Complete alarm code list section, page 103, has a complete

list of alarm codes.

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4 MAINTENANCE

This section holds descriptions for maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system operator.

The section also includes a detailed description for how to replace the sensitive element and the fuses.

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4.1 General

All units in the GC80 system are designed for optimum safety and reliability. However, a limited amount of preventive maintenance should be performed to verify safe operation and durability.

If any strange motion, smell, sound or heat is generated from any unit, a Simrad dealer shall be contacted.

4.2 Precautions

Touching internal parts may cause electric chock if power is connected to the system, even if the POWER button is turned

OFF. Do not touch any terminal board or power supply unit when maintaining and checking the system. If necessary, disconnect the power cable from the Control unit.

Electrostatic charges may damage components on the circuit boards inside the units. Always wear a correctly connected earthing strap when opening the units.

4.3 Cleaning the operator panels and the cabinet surface

Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to avoid damage to the buttons and the panel. If required, clean the buttons and panel with a non-abrasive cloth moistened with mild soap solution.

4.4 Checking the connectors

The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only.

Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector plugs are equipped with a lock, ensure that this is in correct position.

4.5 Checking mechanical installation

Vibration and chock may cause mechanical parts to loosen. All fastening screws should therefore regularly be checked and eventually tightened.

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4.6 Preventive maintenance intervals

Local evaluations should be made to determine site-specific maintenance intervals.

ACTION

Confirm that the value of each repeater synchronizes with the displayed true bearing on the

Operator panel.

INTERVAL RECOMMENDED

Daily

Confirm that the displayed latitude and speed is according to the vessel’s actual latitude and speed.

Check connectors

Tighten fastening screws

Clean panels and cabinet

Daily

Every six month

Every six month

Once a year or as required

4.7 Replacing the Sensitive element

Caution The Sensitive element should only be replaced by authorized

Simrad personnel.

Note! A special tool is required when installing the Sensitive element.

This tool is optional and must be ordered from Simrad (part no.

44174449).

Caution

Mechanical installation

Use extreme caution when handling the Sensitive element! Do not tilt the element. It is filled with oil and the top is open.

1 Ensure that the power is disconnected from the Control unit.

2 Remove the four screws securing the compass case, and lift the case carefully upwards and away.

3 Loosen the screw on the plug-holder on the Sensitive element, and disconnect the plug.

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4 Remove the four screws securing the Sensitive element.

Tilt the Horizontal ring to the side where the plug is located, and carefully remove the element from the compass.

Note!

5 Place the defective Sensitive element in its original package, and put the rubber tube on top of the element.

6 Re-install the plug-holder on the defective Sensitive element.

7 Lift the new element carefully from its package, and remove the rubber tube on top of the element.

The package and the rubber tube should be kept for re-use if the

Sensitive element has to be sent to factory for service!

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8 Tilt the Horizontal ring to the side where the plug is located, and carefully put the sensitive element into the ring.

- The socket on the Sensitive element should be located right above the plug attached to the Horizontal ring.

9 Position the Sensitive element on the Horizontal ring by putting the assembly jigs into the holes as indicated on the figure below. Observe the rings on the jigs to ensure proper positioning. Insert and fasten the two screws in the other holes.

ASSEMBLY JIG

WITH 1 CIRCLE

ASSEMBLY JIG

WITH 2 CIRCLES

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10 Replace the assembly jigs with the two remaining screws after placing the ground wire as shown on the figure.

11 Loosen the screw on the plug holder on the Sensitive element, and lift the holder 2-3 mm upwards.

12 Connect the plug to the connectors on the Sensitive element’s pcb according to the labelling on the pcb and on the wires. Make sure that the pin guides on the plug are properly entered, and that the wires are not twisted.

13 Firmly tighten the screw on the holder.

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Verifying the element’s tilt angle

1 Tilt the Sensitive element by hand towards the level tool on the Horizontal ring and keep it tilted for approximately

1 minute. Remove the pressure and observe that the tilt angle remains at:

- GC80: 15° to 19°

- GC85: 18° to 22°

The tilt angle is indicated on the figures below.

15° 19°

Max and min tilt angle for GC80 std system

18° 22°

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The tilt angle shown above is correct for cold condition. The angle may change when the element has reached normal operational temperature!

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2 If the tilt angle is incorrect, weight disks must be adjusted by moving weights from one side to the other. After adjustments, wait for 2 minutes before the tilt angle verification is repeated.

Caution The sensitive element must have equal number of weight disks on both weight points on the tilting side (north and south side)!

3 Carefully rotate the Horizontal ring at least one complete rotation. Verify that all movable parts will rotate without making any contact with mechanical or electrical components.

Parameter updates

When a sensitive element is replaced, parameters for the new element have to be loaded into the GC80 Control unit before the gyro compass is started. This is done from the Extension menu as described below.

1 Enter the Extension menu by pressing and holding the SET button and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

Main category A-1 will be displayed.

2 Press the SET button to enter the sub-category loop. Subcategory 1.1.U and its parameter values will be displayed.

3 Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the parameter value until the value is according to the labelling for the new sensitive element.

4 Confirm the entry by pressing the ACK/ENT button. The display will return to sub-category 1.1.U, and the data will be transferred to the gyro immediately.

5 Press the DISP button again to select sub-category 1.6.t, and use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the parameter value until the value corresponds with the parameter for the new sensitive element. Confirm the entry by pressing the ACK/ENT button.

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WARNING

MAINTENANCE

6 Exit the sub-category by pressing the SET button, and then exit the Extension main category by pressing and holding the SET and ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least

3 seconds.

For more information about the Extension menu, see

ADVANCED SETTINGS, page 55 onwards.

Balancing the Horizontal ring

After the Sensitive element has been replaced, the gyro compass

should be started as described on page 10.

When the compass has been running continuously for at least 2 hours, the horizontal ring should be adjusted.

1 Locate the reference level tool on the horizontal ring, and check that the level bubble is within +/-10 minutes from the center. Each division equals 2 minutes.

10 minutes

2 If the level bubble not is within this limit, add or remove weights from the horizontal ring until it is level.

It is important that the total number of weights on the horizontal ring is as few as possible.

3 Let the compass run for at least 20 minutes before the level is rechecked and eventually confirmed.

If the horizontal ring is tilted more than +/-

10’, a bearing error will be generated!

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4.8 Replacing the Fuses

WARNING Before a fuse is replaced, ensure that both the main power and the emergency power are disconnected from the unit.

Use the procedures described in the following pages when replacing the fuses.

F1 (12A)

Master Compass

Fuse F1 is located inside the fuse holder in the front of the

Master compass.

1. Open the fuse holder by pressing and turning the fuse holder edge counter-clockwise with a screw driver.

2. Replace fuse F1, and close the holder by turning it clockwise.

Compact Control unit

F1

FUSE NO CAPACITY TB-NO SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

TB1-33 1R24+ Power supply for ch.1 serial repeater

F2

F3

F4

F5

F7

F9

1A

3.15A

10A

TB1-38 2R24+ Power supply for ch.2 serial repeater

TB1-43 3R24+ Power supply for ch.3 serial repeater

TB1-48 4R24+ Power supply for ch.4 serial repeater

TB1-21 ST15 Power supply for ch.1 step motor repeater

Main power supply (standard type)

Master compass power supply (with Power supply unit

TB3-3 24B+ Power supply for ICIF and IOPT board (with

Power supply unit)

Power supply unit)

TB3-5 24BT+ Emergency power supply (standard type)

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TB1

F2

F1

F3

F4

F5

F8

TB2

MAINTENANCE

F1 – F5

(1A)

F8

(6.3A)

TB3

F6

F9

F7

TB3

F6, F7

AND F9

WARNING

Note!

Make sure that power is disconnected from pin 1-4 on TB3 before any fuses are replaced!

The fuses in the Compact Control unit are open glass type and may be damaged if handles with force.

1 Pull the broken fuse up from the holder.

2 Re-install a new fuse by carefully pushing it into the holder. When correctly located, it should be fixed 1-2mm above and parallel with the mounting level.

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Power Supply Unit (Option)

FUSE NO CAPACITY TB-NO SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

F201

F202

6.3A

20A

TB201 2AC1/2 Main power supply

TB201 2B+/- Emergency power supply

F201 (6.3A) –

F202 (20A)

F201 F202

Caution

TB201

Make sure that power is disconnected from TB201 before any fuses are replaced.

The fuses in the Power Supply unit are located inside a fuse holder.

1 Open the fuse holder by pressing and turning the fuse holder edge counter-clockwise with a screw driver.

2 Replace fuse F201 and F202, and close the holder by turning it clockwise.

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5 INSTALLATION

This section is a reference guide for correctly installing and configuring the GC80/85 Gyro Compasses.

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5.1 Unpacking and handling

A GC80/85 Gyro compass consists of the following units:

- Master compass

- Sensitive element

- Control unit

- Power Supply unit (Option)

- Spare part kit

- Documentation

The sensitive element is shipped from the factory packed separately in a carton box to protect it from shock and vibration.

The final assembly of the sensitive element into the Master compass have to be done when the Master compass is mounted

onboard the vessel. Refer page 42.

Note! It is recommended to keep the packing material for the Sensitive element. This original packing should be used if the element is sent to the factory for service or repair.

Care should be taken when unpacking and handling the equipment. A visual inspection should be made to see that the equipment has not been damaged during shipment and that all components and parts are present.

5.2 Mechanical installation

The units included in the GC80/GC85 system should be mounted with special regard to the units’ environmental protection, temperature range and cable length. Refer Technical

specifications, page 63 onwards.

Note! A special tool (part no. 44174449) is required when installing the Sensitive element. This tool is included in the gyro package, and the sensitive element should not be installed without using this tool.

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Control unit

The Control unit is bulkhead mounted by using 4 bolts as shown in the illustration.

CONTROL

PANEL

Flush mounting the control panel

The control panel may be removed from the Control unit and mounted in a remote location by using the optional flush mounting kit (part number 27101757).

GC80/85

CONTROL

UNIT

The flush mounting kit includes:

- 1 flush mounting panel

- 4 corners

- 4 mounting screws

- 1 blind cover

GC80/85

REMOTE PANEL

In addition to this kit, an optional control panel cable must be ordered. The cable is available in three different lengths:

- 5m (part no. 44170736)

- 10m (part no. 44170744)

- 15m (part no. 44170751).

Use the following procedure when mounting the remote control panel:

1 Open the control unit, and remove the wiring strips holding the control panel’s cable.

2 Disconnect the cable’s grounding wires (labelled FG) from the control panel and from the PWB_ICIF board in the Control unit.

3 Disconnect the plugs and remove the control panel’s cable.

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4 Loosen the 4 nuts holding the control panel, and remove the panel. These nuts are to be re-used when fastening the control panel to the flush mounting panel.

5 Insert the control panel in the flush-mounting kit from the front side as shown on the figure. Fasten the panel with the

4 nuts.

6 Insert the plug on the optional control panel cable, and connect the grounding wire.

7 Mount the cover on the back side.

8 Fasten the cable to the cover by a wire strip.

9 Slide the control panel cable through the cable inlet, insert the plug in PWB_ICIF board and connect the grounding wire. Secure the cable to the control unit by a wire strip.

10 Insert the blind cover in the Control unit by using the 4 bolts included in the kit.

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Power supply unit (Option)

Refer mounting description for the Control unit above.

Dimensional drawings for the optional Power supply unit are

found on page 73.

Jumper settings in Compact Control unit

When the optional Power supply unit is included in the GC80/85 compact gyro system, jumper settings in the GC80/85 Control unit have to be modified as follows:

J6

TB1

TB2

F8

J5

1 Remove J6

2 Remove the wire connecting

TB2-16 and J5-3

3 Remove J5

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Master compass

Select a mounting location where the deck is horizontally, flat and with little vibration, and where the pitch/roll motion is as small as possible.

It is also important to select a mounting location with sufficient space for installation and service. Refer dimensional drawing,

page 72.

1 Locate the compass on or parallel to the vessel’s horizontal centerline, with the bow indication on the top of the case pointing towards the vessel’s bow.

Use the datum line in the front and back to of the compass to line up the unit.

- It is possible to compensate for a small mounting offset by using the heading offset feature as described in

Adjusting True heading, page 52.

2 Remove the four screws holding the compass case, and lift the case carefully upwards and away.

3 Remove the cable inlet cover.

4 Fasten the compass to the deck with four bolts. The bolts should be located in the center of the trails for later to be able to adjust the compass direction when the heading is

tuned in. Refer Adjusting True heading, page 52.

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5 Remove strips and foam rubber from the chock absorbers, together with all strips used for securing moving parts during transportation.

Note! The foam rubber should be kept for re-use if the Master compass has to be sent to factory for service!

5.3 Cabling

Note! No cables are included when the gyro system is delivered from factory.

The wiring diagram on page 70 onwards includes cable

specification for all cables that is to be used.

Caution If the optional Power Supply unit is included in the system, jumper settings have to be modified as described in page 37.

Connect power and signal cables according to the wiring

diagram on page 70 onwards.

To avoid that vibration should cause the cables to loose connection, the cables could be fastened to the fixing device by using wire straps as illustrated on the figure.

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5.4 Grounding the units

All units in the GC80/GC85 system should have a proper ground connection from the unit’s ground terminal.

The wires should be as short as possible and have a cross section of at least 16mm 2 (gauge).

MASTER COMPASS

COMPACT

CONTROL UNIT

POWER SUPPLY

UNIT (OPTION)

5.5 Dip-switch settings

GC80 and GC85 gyro systems include several dip switches.

With the exception of two switches on the ICIF board in the

Control unit, no switches have to be set when installing the system. These two switches are set to configure the Control unit to match type of gyro system (GC80 or GC85), and to activate an external heading sensor.

Note! These dip switch settings are read when the system is started.

Any changes when the system is running will therefore not take affect before the system is restarted.

For a complete list of dip switch settings, refer to DIP SWITCH

SETTINGS, page 87.

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Configuring the Control unit

When the gyro system is shipped from factory, all dip switches in the Control unit are set as for a standard GC80 system.

Before the system is started, the switch settings described below has to be changed to match a GC85 system.

Dip switch no.2 on S1 on the ICIF board identifies the gyro as a

GC80 or GC85 system.

GC80 system

1

OFF

S1

8

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F8

F7 F6

TB3

GC85 system

1

ON

S1

8

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Activating an external heading sensor

If an external heading sensor is connected to the GC80/GC85, dip switch no.5 on S1 on the ICIF board has to be set to activate the external heading sensor.

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F8

F7 F6

TB3

No external sensor

1

S1

OFF

8

Active external sensor

1

S1

ON

8

Activating the pendulum function

If an external switch is connected to GC80/85 to operate the pendulum function, dip switch no.4 on S2 on the ICIF board has to be set to activate the pendulum function.

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F8

F7 F6

TB3

Pendulum function disabled

1

OFF

S2

8

Pendulum switch enabled

1

ON

S2

8

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5.6 Installing the Sensitive element

The Sensitive element is shipped from the factory packed separately, and the element has to be installed in the Master compass according to the description below.

Note! A special tool (part no. 44174449) is required when installing the Sensitive element. This tool is included in the gyro package, and the sensitive element should not be installed without using this tool.

Caution Use extreme caution when handling the Sensitive element! Do not tilt the element. It is filled with oil and the top is open.

1 Make sure that the master compass is installed and cables

connect according to the description on page 38 onwards.

2 Remove the four screws on the Horizontal ring.

3 Lift the sensitive element carefully from its package, and remove the rubber tube on top of the element.

Note! The package and the rubber tube should be kept for re-use if the

Sensitive element has to be sent to factory for service!

4 Tilt the Horizontal ring to the side where the plug is located, and carefully put the sensitive element into the ring.

- The socket on the Sensitive element should be located right above the plug attached to the Horizontal ring.

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5 Position the Sensitive element on the Horizontal ring by putting the assembly jigs into the holes as indicated on the figure below. Observe the labelling and the diameter on the jigs. Fasten two screws in the other two holes.

ASSEMBLY JIG

WITH 1 CIRCLE

ASSEMBLY JIG

WITH 2 CIRCLES

6 Replace the assembly jigs with the two remaining screws.

Locate the ground wire on one of the screws as shown on the figure.

7 Loosen the screw on the plug holder on the Sensitive element, and lift the holder 2-3 mm upwards.

8 Connect the plug to the connectors on the Sensitive element’s pcb according to the labelling on the pcb and on the wires. Make sure that the pin guides on the plug are properly entered, and that the wires not are twisted.

9 Firmly tighten the screw on the holder.

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Verifying the element’s tilt angle

1 Tilt the Sensitive element by hand towards the level tool on the Horizontal ring and keep it tilted for approximately

1 minute. Remove the pressure and observe that the tilt angle remains at:

- GC80: 15° to 19°

- GC85: 18° to 22°

The tilt angle is indicated on the figures below.

15° 19°

Max and min tilt angle for GC80 std system

18° 22°

Note!

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Max and min tilt angle for GC85 High Speed system

The tilt angle shown above is correct for cold condition. The angle may change when the element has reached normal operational temperature!

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2 If the tilt angle is incorrect, weight disks must be adjusted by moving weights from one side to the other. After adjustments, wait for 2 minutes before the tilt angle verification is repeated.

Caution The sensitive element must have equal number of weight disks on both weight points on the tilting side (north and south side)!

3 Carefully rotate the Horizontal ring at least one complete rotation. Verify that all movable parts will rotate without making any contact with mechanical or electrical components.

4 Lift the lid from the damper oil case, and fill the container with the supplied damper oil. The oil has high viscosity, and care should be taken when pouring the damper oil into the container to avoid spill. Reinstall the lid on the damper oil case.

Any oil spilled on the outside should be wiped up.

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5.7 System start-up and software configuration

When all GC80 units are installed and the cables connected according to the procedures described in previous chapters, the system is ready for the first time start-up procedure. mltbo

System Start-up

Turn ON the gyro system by pressing the POWER button on the

Control panel. The following start-up sequence will be run:

1 Control unit type (GC80 Std, or GC80 HSc), SW version for Control unit and for Master compass is displayed in rapid succession. Examples of display text are shown below:

GC80 CONTROL

UNIT

STD VERSION

OR

GC80 CONTROL

UNIT

HIGH SPEED

VERSION

SW VERSION

CONTROL UNIT

SW. VERSION

MASTER COMPASS dvol

2 The sensitive element starts rising horizontally, and the compass rotates 360° clockwise. The display shows decreasing bearing as the compass is rotating. dvol

3 If the gyro has been turned ON and OFF again, but rotor still rotation when the POWER button was pressed for new start, a rotor break function will be activated to stop the rotor completely.

4 Active rotor break is indicated with flashing display.

5 When the rotation is stopped, start bearing is indicated with flashing text in the display. The start bearing will be the same as active bearing when the compass was turned

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6 The indicated start bearing is accepted by pressing the

ACK/ENT button, or increased/decreased by using the arrow buttons and then pressing the ACK/ENT button. If no action is taken within 3 minutes, the start-up process will continue with the indicated start bearing.

The bearing indication stops flashing when the start bearing is accepted, while the lamp remains flashing.

The rotor starts rotating, and reaches pre-described number of revolutions after maximum 30 minutes.

7 When the rotor has reached full speed, the compass starts the north seeking rotation. The display will now change to show the compass’ actual heading, and from now on bearing output will be available.

The lamp beside the GYRO button change from flashing to steady light.

The GC80/GC85 will be settled within 3 hours when started with a deviation angle less than 5°. With a larger deviation angle, the compass will be settled within 4 hours.

Configuring the gyro system

Each Sensitive element is tuned to its Master compass before it is shipped from the factory. This tuning is reflected in a set of parameters specific for this gyro compass. These parameters are included in the sensitive element’s package, and they have to be entered into the Control unit as part of the gyro compass’ installation procedure.

Parameters used for time settings should also be entered. These parameters are essential when monitoring the occurrence of alarms.

The parameters are loaded into the Control unit from the

Extension menu as described below.

1 Enter the Extension menu by pressing and holding the SET button and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

Main category A-1 will be displayed.

2 Press the SET button to enter the sub-category loop. Subcategory 1.1.U and its parameter values will be displayed.

3 Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the parameter value until the value is according to the labelling for the sensitive element.

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4 Confirm the entry by pressing the ACK/ENT button. The display will return to sub-category 1.1.U, and the data will be transferred to the gyro immediately.

5 Press the DISP button again to select sub-category 1.2.F, and use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the parameter value until the value corresponds with the parameter for the new sensitive element. Confirm the entry by pressing the ACK/ENT button.

6 Repeat step 5 for sub-category 1.3.S, 1.4.u, 1.5.L and

1.6.t.

7 Press the SET button again to return to main category A1, and then press the DISP button to go to A2 main category.

8 Press the SET button, and enter values for 2.1.o and 2.3.h as described above.

9 While still in A2 main category, enter values for 2.5.y

(Year), 2.6.N (Month and Day), 2.7.t (Hour and Minute) and 2.8.d (total days of operation. This value should be reset after installation).

All time parameters should be in CET (Central European Time) or local time.

10 Press the SET button again to return to main category A2, and then press the DISP button until main category A7 is displayed.

11 Press the SET button, and enter the value for 7.3.u as described above.

12 Exit the sub-category by pressing the SET button, and then exit the Extension main category by pressing and holding the SET and ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least

3 seconds.

For more information about the Extension menu, see

ADVANCED SETTINGS, page 55 onwards.

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Setting the Latitude input system

The latitude input system may be changed during the settling process of the start-up procedure from item 7 onwards.

1 Press the DISP button until the display shows latitude value.

2 Press SET button once, and the upper line in the display starts flashing.

3 Use the arrow buttons for selecting Gyro or GPS as the latitude input system, and confirm the entry with the

ACK/ENT button.

4 The display will change to flashing number.

5 Press the arrow buttons for increasing/decreasing the latitude value, and confirm the entry with the ACK/ENT button.

- This entered latitude value will now be used, together with speed and bearing information, for calculating the vessel’s current latitude.

6 The display will return to show latitude value without flashing.

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Setting the Speed input system

The latitude input system may be changed during the settling process of the start-up procedure from item 7 onwards.

1 Press the DISP button until the display shows speed value and speed input system.

2 Press SET button once, and the upper line in the display starts flashing.

3 Use the arrow buttons for toggling between available speed input systems:

Manual

GPS

LOG (pulse)

LOG (serial)

4 Select active speed input system, and confirm the selection by pressing the ACK/ENT button.

5 If Manual input system is selected, the display will change to show flashing numerical values.

6 Use the arrow buttons for entering the speed value, and confirm the input by the ACK/ENT button.

7 The display will return to shown speed value and speed input system without flashing.

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5.8 Balancing the Horizontal ring

After the compass has been running continuously for at least 2 hours, the horizontal ring should be adjusted.

1 Locate the reference level tool on the horizontal ring, and check that the level bubble is within +/-10 minutes from the center. Each division equals 2 minutes.

10 minutes

Note!

Caution

2 If the level bubble not is within this limit, add or remove weights from the horizontal ring until it is leveled.

It is important that the total number of weights on the horizontal ring is as few as possible.

3 Let the compass run for at least 20 minutes before the level is rechecked and eventually confirmed.

If the horizontal ring is tilted more than +/-10’, a bearing error will be generated.

Adjusting True heading

After the GC80/85 is settled, the gyrocompass has to be calibrated against an external reference, e.g.:

- a known target

- astronomical observation

- the heading of the pier or quay the vessel is moored to

- two fixed points on the chart that the vessel is sailing between

The observation period for the heading difference should be as long as possible.

If there is any difference between the gyro bearing and the confirmed external reference that not can be corrected by adjusting the mechanical location of the master compass, an offset value may be inserted in the GC80. This value is entered by using the Extension menu as follows:

1 Activate the Extension menu by pressing and holding the

SET button and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

- Main category A-1 will be displayed.

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2 Press DISP button once to display main category A-2.

3 Press SET button to enter the sub-category 2.1.o.

4 Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the offset parameter value.

To correct for +1.5°, press the Arrow Up button until the display shows 1.5°.

To correct for -1.5°, press the Arrow Down button until the display shows 358.5°!

5 Confirm the new value by pressing the ACK/ENT button, or reject the changes by pressing the SET button. The display will return to sub-category 2.1.o.

6 Exit the Extension menu by pressing and holding the SET and ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

For further information about the Extension menu, refer Using

the Extension menu, page 56 onwards.

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6 ADVANCED SETTINGS

This section gives an overview of the Extension menu, how to enter the menu and how to change parameter values.

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6.1 General

The Extension menu holds internal parameters and communication parameters required to achieve the best possible heading accuracy on the GC80/GC85 Gyro compass.

The Extension menu is grouped in 8 main categories, named A-

1 through A-8. Each of these main categories has again several sub-categories where parameter values may be set.

All values in the Extension menu are stored in the nonvolatile memory of the compass.

6.2 Using the Extension menu

Caution The Extension menu should not be entered by unauthorized personnel. Incorrect parameters may result in irregular operation of the GC80/GC85 gyro compass!

The extension menu can be entered when any display is shown in the LCD.

1 Activate the menu by pressing and holding the SET button and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

- Main category A-1 will be displayed.

2 Page through the main categories to the selected category by pressing the DISP button. Pressing the DISP and

ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously will display the main category loop in reversed order.

3 Press the SET button to enter the sub-category loop, and use the DISP button to select sub-category that holds the parameter to be changed.

4 Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the parameter value.

5 Confirm the new value by pressing the ACK/ENT button, or reject the changes by pressing the SET button. The display will return to selected sub-category.

6 Exit the Extension menu by pressing and holding the SET and ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

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MAIN

MENU pbq

^`h bkq pbq

^`h bkq

CHANGE /

CLEAR

PARA-

METER

VALUE afpm afpm

^`h bkq afpm afpm

^`h bkq

NEXT MAIN

CATEGORY

NEXT SUB

CATEGORY

6.3 The Extension menu overview

Main

Category

A-1

Sub

Category

Parameter/description

Determines the damping (damping operation in northseeking motion = half cycle attenuation) and actually represents a coefficient (ratio) to the standard value stored in the software.

Default value

Range

1.00 0.00 – 2.00

1.00 0.00 – 2.00

Determines the gain of the bearing servo loop where phi

Φ signal (deviation signal around rotor’s vertical axis) is calculated, drives the azimuth step motor and has the sensitive element follow to the gyro-sphere vertical axis

(around azimuth axis) rotation. Presents a coefficient

(ratio) to the standard value stored in software.

1.3.S Horizontal servo gain

Determines the gain of the horizontal servo loop where theta θ signal (rotor tilting angle signal) is calculated, drives the horizontal DST and has the sensitive element follow to the gyro sphere tilting angle (rotor tilting angle). Present a coefficient (ration) to the standard value stored in software.

1.00 0.00 – 2.00

1.4.u Leveling servo gain

Leveling motion (sensitive element erection motion) calculates X signal (equivalent inclination angle) which is output from the sensitive element and relative inclination angle signal from HRZC board, controls to have the sensitive element keep horizontal. The value determines this control loop gain. Presents a coefficient

(ratio) to the standard value stored in the software.

1.00 0.00 – 2.00

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Category

A-1 cont.

Sub

Category

Parameter/description

1.5.L (φ) Phi offset (°)

Offset value (°) around the vertical axis of gyro sphere

(rotor axis) and the sensitive element.

Default value

Range

0.00 -3.00 – 3.00

1.6.t (θ) Theta offset (°)

Offset value (°) around the horizontal axis of gyro sphere (rotor axis) and the sensitive element.

0.00 -3.00 – 3.00

1.7.G X signal pickup gain (v/°)

Distance of the sensitive element share and the rotor axis direction. Inclination angle around horizontal axis is obtained equivalently by monitoring this signal. For example, when north side of the rotor axis rises, the sensitive element follows to rise its north side, then gyro sphere suspended by the suspension wire moves to south side. X signal represents this amount of movement (v/°).

This parameter is only used for GC85.

2.32 0.00 – 5.00

1.8.c Ks/H

Suspension wire twist torque. Fixed value.

1.477 1.000 – 2.000

1.9.r Maximum rate of turn (°/sec)

Maximum rate of turn in the turn rates which the bearing servo system followed up to this moment

(°/sec).

NOTE: The maximum is measured after 3 hours from system start.

0.00 -

NOTE: Reset this data certainly after completion of installation!

1.A.F Maximum deviation of bearing servo (°)

Maximum deviation value in the bearing servo loop that occurred up to this moment (°).

0.00 -

NOTE: The maximum is measured after 3 hours from system start.

NOTE: Reset this data certainly after completion of installation!

1.b.S Maximum deviation of horizontal servo (°) 0.00 -

Maximum deviation value in the horizontal servo loop that occurred up to this moment (°).

NOTE: The maximum is measured after 3 hours from system start.

NOTE: Reset this data certainly after completion of installation!

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Main

Category

A-2

Sub

Category

Parameter/description

2.1.o Bearing offset A (°)

Offset value included in the “master bearing” and used for correction of fixed error (°). If the master compass not can be mounted parallel to the vessel’s fore-after line, this parameter is used to compensate for a small mounting error.

Default value

Range

0.0 0.0 – 359.9

2.2.O Bearing offset B (°)

Value for general bearing error correction to enter to master compass bearing. It is used to correct the bearing if the bearing for some reason deviates from correct heading.

This value is cleared when it passes the zero-cross pin or when power is switched OFF.

2.3.h Zero-cross bearing (°)

0.0 0.0 – 359.9

345.3 0.0 – 359.9

Absolute bearing set for MCU board when zero-cross pin was passed during start-up sequence (last azimuth operation) and normal running operation.

Zero-cross bearing can be set in this menu, but is normally set up be measuring position (angle) of the zero-cross pin in the master compass by the test mode

A.

2.4.E Zero-cross error allowance (°)

Zero-cross alarm limit. The compass will generate a zero cross alarm when the difference between the zerocross bearing and the relative bearing exceeds this zero cross value.

This value should be set every time the zero-cross pin is detected.

2.5.y Year

Used for setting current year.

2.6.N Month and Day

Used for setting current month and date.

2.7.t Hour and Minute

Used for setting current hour and minute.

2.8.d Total days of operation

This value should be reset after the installation is completed.

2.0

-

0.0 – 5.0

2000 - 2099

- -

- -

- -

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Category

Sub

Category

Parameter/description

A-2 cont. 2.9.G Display/setting of GPS connection

The following abbreviations are used:

Default value

Range

A-3

Non: No GPS connected

NOTE: When this value is set to “Non”, GPS can not be selected as the vessel’s input for speed and latitude.

2.A.L Display/setting of LOG connection

The following abbreviations are used: bE: with Log (contact)

Non: No Log (contact)

NOTE: When this value is set to “Non”, LOG can not be selected as the vessel’s speed input.

2.b.S Display/setting LOG (serial) connection

The following abbreviations are used: bE: with Log (serial)

Non: No Log (serial)

NOTE: When this value is set to “Non”, SLOG can not be selected as the vessel’s speed input.

2.c.t Display/setting of GPS performance index data check

The following abbreviations are used: bE: Check performance index

Non: Not check performance index

2.d.o Analogue signal output offset for ROT (°)

Offset value for analogue signal output of Rate Of

Turn. Entered value is +/-5% of maximum output ROT.

0.00

2.e.F Filter time constant for rate of turn (sec)

2.F.G Analog output gain for rate of turn

2.00

1.00

-

-

0.0 – 16 1

0.5 – 10.0

0.90 – 1.00

-

- 3.2.n Occurred number of zero-cross error

3.3.H Maximum zero-cross error

3.4.y Occurred year of zero-cross error

3.5.N Occurred month/day of zero-cross error

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 3.6.t Occurred hour/minute of zero-cross error

3.7.n Occurred number of encoder error

3.8.r Occurred number of reset with WATCH DOC TIMER

-

-

-

-

1 The maximum value is 5% of the maximum analog output for rate of turn.(32 deg./min: 1.6deg./min.,

130deg./min: 6.5deg./min., 320deg./min: 16.0deg./min.)

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Category

A-4

Sub

Category

Parameter/description

4.1.C GPS serial data character length

4.2.P GPS serial data parity bit

A-5

A-6

A-7

A-8

4.3.S

5.1.C

5.2.P

6.3.S

7.1.t

7.2.u

7.3.u

8.1.t

8.2.S

GPS serial data stop bits

LOG serial data character length

LOG serial data parity bit

5.3.S LOG serial data stop bits

6.1.C External sensor (standard) serial data character length

6.2.P External sensor (standard) serial data parity bit

External sensor (standard) serial data stop bits

Master compass type

SCC software version number

MCC software version number

For confirmation of extension menu

Filter of speed error correction

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Default value

8

Range

8 or 7

Non Non, Even,

Odd

1

8

1 or 2

8 or 7

Non Non, Even,

Odd

1

8

1 or 2

8 or 7

Non Non, Even,

Odd

1 1 or 2

Std Std or Hsc

-

-

-

-

-

On

-

On or Off

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7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

This section lists all specifications for GC80/85 gyro compass.

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7.1 Accuracy

Settling time:.......................................................... within 3 hours

(if startup heading is within +/-5° of actual heading)

Settle point error: ................................................... less than ±0.1º

RMS value of the difference:................................... less than 0.1º

Repeatability of settle point error: .........................less than ±0.1°

Roll and pitch error:...............................................less than ±0.4°

Static error: ............................................................less than ±0.1°

Settle point error under general conditions:...........less than ±0.4

°

Note! Accuracy at equator. For other latitudes, accuracy to be multiplied by *(1/COS f), where f = Latitude.

7.2 General specification

Follow-up speed..............................................................> 75°/sec

Gimbal freedom ................................for both roll and pitch: ±45°

Range of speed correction:

................0-50 knots (GC80) / latitude (0° - +70°)

................0-70 knots (GC85) / latitude (0° - +70°)

Main power supply: .....................................................24V DC or

Option:............... 100/110/115/200V AC, 50/60Hz

Power supply for alarm and back-up: .................... 24V DC, 70W

Voltage fluctuation: .......................................................AC ±10%

DC -20% - +30%

Frequency variation: .............................................................. ±5%

Power consumption:

Start:.....................................................within 140VA

Ordinary:................................................within 70VA

Repeater: ................................................within 17VA

Repeater type: .................................................. 24V DC – 6 step/°

Number of step repeater connections: .........................................1

Number of NMEA connections:..................................................4

Repeater back-up circuits: ...................................................... 1+4

Pendulum function....................................................refer page 18

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7.3 Input specification

Serial input signal (GPS)

Circuits:.....................................................................1

Electrical: .............. RS422/MNEA0183/Current loop

Baud rate:..................................................... 4800 bps

Data bits: ............................................................8 bits

Parity:.................................................................None

Stop bits: ...................................................................1

Transmit freq.: ...............................................1 – 5Hz

Input format:

$--GGA,x,xxxx.xx,N,xx.x,E,x,~*hh<CR><LF>

$--GLL,xxxx.xx,N,xxxx.xx,E,*hh<CR><LF>

$--VTG,xx,T,xx,M,xx.x,N,xx,K*hh<CR><LF>

Serial input signal (External heading)

Circuits:.....................................................................1

Electrical: ....................................RS422/NMEA0183

Baud rate:..........................................4800/38400 bps

Data bits: ............................................................8 bits

Parity:.................................................................None

Stop bits: ...................................................................1

Transmit freq.: ............................1 - 50Hz/20 – 50Hz

Input format:

$--HDT,xxx.x*hh<CR><LF>

$--HDG,xxx.x*hh<CR><LF>

Serial input signal (LOG)

Circuits:.....................................................................1

Electrical: ....................................RS422/NMEA0183

Baud rate:..................................................... 4800 bps

Data bits: ............................................................8 bits

Parity:.................................................................None

Stop bits: ...................................................................1

Transmit freq.: ..............................................1 - 50Hz

Input format:

$--VBW,x.x,x.x,A,~*hh<CR><LF>

PULSE signal (LOG)

Circuits:.....................................................................1

Electrical: .................... 200/400 p.p.n.m., dry contact

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7.4 Output specification

When Gyro is selected

Serial output signal 1

Circuits:.....................................................................4

Electrical: ..................................................RS422/485

Baud rate:

GC80: ...................................................... 4800 bps

GC85 ..................................................... 38400 bps

Note!

When

External heading sensor is selected

Baud Rate for GC85, refer Jumper settings on ICIF board, output serial signal selection, page 91.

Data bits: ............................................................8 bits

Parity:.................................................................None

Stop bits: ...................................................................1

Transmit freq.:

GC80 .............................................................10Hz

GC85: ............................................................50Hz

Output format:

Data no.1

$ HEHDT,xxx.x,T*hh<CR><LF>

Data no.2

$ HEROT,-xxx.xx,A*hh<CR><LF>

Data no.3

$ PCICM,HEALM,xxxx,x,xx*hh<CR><LF>

Serial output signal 2 *1

Circuits:.....................................................................4

Electrical: ..................................................RS422/485

Baud rate:

GC80: ...................................................... 4800 bps

GC85 ..................................................... 38400 bps

Data bits: ............................................................8 bits

Parity:.................................................................None

Stop bits: ...................................................................1

Transmit freq.:

GC80 .............................................................10Hz

GC85: ............................................................50Hz

Output format:

Data no.1

$ HEHDT,xxx.x,T*hh<CR><LF>

Data no.2

$ PTICM,--xxxx,x,xx,*hh<CR><LF>

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STEP signal

Circuits:.....................................................................4

Electrical: ...................................... 24V DC – 6 step/°

Alarm output

Potential free .................................................. NO/NC

Running contact

Potential free .................................................. NO/NC

Refer Jumper settings on ICIF board, page 89.

7.5 Physical Dimensions

GC80 Master Compass

Height: .................................................................438 mm (17.2”)

Width: ..................................................................340 mm (13.4”)

Depth: ..................................................................340 mm (13.4”)

Weight: .................................................................... 23 kg (51lbs)

GC80 Compact Control Unit

Height: ...................................................................252 mm (9.9”)

Width: ..................................................................278 mm (10.9”)

Depth: ....................................................................126 mm (5.0”)

Weight....................................................................... 7 kg (15 lbs)

GC80 Power Supply unit (option)

Height: .................................................................290 mm (11.4”)

Width: ..................................................................307 mm (12.1”)

Depth: ....................................................................140 mm (5.5”)

Weight....................................................................... 8 kg (18 lbs)

7.6 Power

GC80/85 Master Compass

Voltage input: .................................... Supplied from Control unit

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Voltage input: .................................................................. 24V DC

Backup voltage: ............................................................... 24V DC

Power consumption, including Master compass:

Starting............................................. 3.3A at 24V DC

Running:........................................... 2.6A at 24V DC

GC80 Power Supply unit (option)

Voltage input: ..............................................110/220 V AC ±10%

Frequency: ............................................................. 50/60 Hz ±5%

Backup voltage: ..........................................24V DC -20%, +30%

7.7 Environmental Specification

GC80/85 Master Compass

Enclosure material: ...................................................... Aluminum

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Temperature range:

Operating: .............................-10 - 50°C (14 - 122°F)

Storage: .............................. -25 – 70°C (-13 – 158°F)

Angular freedom of gimbal: ......................±45° for roll and pitch

GC80 Compact Control unit

Enclosure material: ...................................................... Aluminum

Environmental protection: ..................................................... IP22

Color: ................................................................................... Black

Temperature range:

Operating: .............................-10 - 50°C (14 - 122°F)

Storage: .............................. -25 – 70°C (-13 – 158°F)

Number of repeater ports:..............................................................1

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DRAWINGS

8 DRAWINGS

This section contains outline drawings showing mechanical dimensions of the different GC80/GC85 units, together with wiring diagrams for the gyro system.

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8.1 Drawings included

The following mechanical drawings are enclosed:

Name

GC80 Compact Control unit, dimensions

GC80/85 Master Compass, dimensions

GC80/GC85 Power Supply unit, dimensions

GC80/85 Remote panel, dimensions

Drw. no

N3-710178

N3-710179

N3-710180

D4-710208

Rev.

A

A

A

B

To scale drawings are available upon request.

The following wiring diagrams are enclosed:

Name

GC80/85 Gyro Compass, Compact system.

Wiring diagram

GC80/85 Gyro Compass, Compact system with

Power supply unit. Wiring diagram

Drw. no Rev.

N3-710181 B

N3-710182 B

Note! The original signed drawings are recorded at Simrad Egersund.

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TB3

TB1

TB1

TB2 3 TB TB4

TB1 TB2

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TB3 TB2

TB1

TB1

TB2 3 TB TB4

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201 TB

TB1 TB1 TB2

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SPARE PART LIST

9 SPARE PART LIST

This section includes part numbers for all standard and optional units that may be included in a GC80 and GC85 gyro system.

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9.1 GC80 Compact Gyro system

PART NO DESCRIPTION

27101674 GC80 Master compass

44174027 GC80 Sensitive element

27101690

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GC80 Compact Control unit

GC80/GC85 Compact gyro compass Instruction manual

Special tool required when installing the Sensitive element

9.2 GC85 Compact Gyro system

PART NO DESCRIPTION

27101682

44170728

27101690

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GC85 Master compass

GC85 Sensitive element

GC80 Compact Control unit

GC80/GC85 Compact gyro compass Instruction manual

Special tool required when installing the Sensitive element

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9.3 GC80/GC85 Optional equipment

PART NO DESCRIPTION

27101724 GC80/GC85 Power supply unit

27101757

44170736

44170744

44170751

GC80 Flush mounting kit in Simrad design for remote installation of operating panel

GC80 Extension cable 5 meter for remote installation of operating panel normally mounted in Control unit

GC80 Extension cable 10 meter for remote installation of operating panel normally mounted in Control unit

GC80 Extension cable 15 meter for remote installation of operating panel normally mounted in Control unit

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TERMINAL LAYOUT

10 TERMINAL LAYOUT

This section includes tables which list all terminal pins and terminal labelling on pcbs in the GC80 Control unit. The tables include detailed description for each terminal.

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10.1 ITERM board

TB1

PIN NO NAME

1

2

3

4

5

N+

N-

AL1

AL2

ALC

DETAILS

Master compass power supply (24V DC)

Master compass power supply (24V DC common)

Master compass inverter alarm (over current)

Master compass inverter alarm (over voltage)

Master compass inverter alarm (common)

6 MT+

Control unit – master compass serial signal

7 MT-

8 MR+

Master compass – control unit serial signal

9 MR-

11 ECA+

12 ECA-

Master compass encoder signal (A phase)

13 ECB+

14 ECB-

Master compass encoder signal (B phase)

15 ECC Master compass encoder signal (common)

16 FGND Earth

17 ST11

18 ST12 Step signal (open drain signal)

19 ST13

20 ST14 Step signal (24V DC common)

21 ST15

22

Step signal (24V DC)

23 ALCN+

Alarm contact signal output

24 ALCN-

25 BZSP+

Buzzer stop signal input

26 BZSP-

27 EACK+

External acknowledge signal input

28 EACK-

29 1TX+

Serial signal output

30 1TX-

32

33

1R24-

1R24+

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC common)

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC)

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PIN NO NAME

34 2TX+

Serial signal output

35 2TX-

DETAILS

37

38

2R24-

2R24+

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC common)

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC)

39 3TX+

Serial signal output

40 3TX-

42

43

3R24-

3R24+

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC common)

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC)

44 4TX+

Serial signal output

45 4TX-

47

48

4R24-

4R24+

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC common)

Serial repeater power supply (24V DC)

TB2

When used with Simrad Power supply unit (OPTION):

PIN NO NAME DETAILS

1

2

24R+

24R-

Power unit 24R input

Power unit 24RC input

3 PF

4 POC

5 POV

Power unit alarm input

6 PC

8 SW+ Power unit switch signal

10 GRX+

11 GRX-

GPS serial signal input

12 SL+

LOG contact signal input

13 SL-

14 FGND Earth

15

Not used

16

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TB3

When used with 24V DC main:

PIN NO NAME DETAILS

1 24M+

2 24M-

External power supply input

3 24B+

4 24B-

Not used

5 24BT+

Battery backup

6 24BT-

When used with non Simrad Power supply unit:

PIN NO NAME DETAILS

1 24M+

2 24M-

3 24B+

External power supply input

4 24B-

5 24BT+

Battery backup

6 24BT-

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10.2 IOPT board

TB3

PIN NO NAME DETAILS

1 ESSC

2 ESTX-

3 ESTX+

4 PRSC

10 TKSC

11 TKTX-

12 TKTX+

Not connected

5 PRRX-

6 PRRX+

7 LSC Log serial signal input common

8 LRX-

Log serial signal output (NMEA)

9 LRX+

Not connected

TB4

PIN NO NAME DETAILS

1 ESRX+

External sensor serial signal input

2 ESRX-

3 ESC External sensor serial signal common

4 RNCN1

Running contact signal output

5 RNCN2

6 GCCN+

Gyro select signal input (External switch)

7 GCCN-

10 SEL1

11 SEL2

12 SELC

Not used

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11 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

This section includes drawings for the different printed circuits boards in the Control unit that include jumpers and dip switches.

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11.1 Compact control unit

Three different boards in the Compact control unit have jumpers and/or dip switches that may be used for configuring the

GC80/85 system.

Only a few of these jumpers/dip switches are used in installation

and pre-running procedure for the gyro compass. Refer Jumper

settings in Compact Control unit, page 37, and Dip-switch

settings, page 40.

The following pages includes drawings showing location of jumpers and/or dip switches, together with a short description for the different settings.

TB3 TB4

TB1

F2

F1

TB2

F3

F4

F5

F8

TB3

F6

F9

F7

ICIF

BOARD

IOPT

BOARD

ITERM

BOARD

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DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

SWITCH DEFAULT

DIP switch settings on ICIF board

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

S1-1

S1-2

S1-3

S1-4

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

Control unit type OFF = Expanded, ON =Compact

Master compass type OFF = Standard, ON =High Speed

Control unit type

2 gyros used

OFF = Expanded, ON =Dual

OFF = No, ON =Yes

S1-5 OFF

External sensor connection

SW1-5 OFF

SW1-6 OFF

SW1-5 OFF

SW1-6 ON

= No external sensor

= Magnetic system connected (back-up)

S1-6 OFF

S1-7 OFF Serial signal format

SW1-5 ON

SW1-6 OFF

SW1-5 ON

SW1-6 ON

= External sensor connected

= External system connected

(back-up)

OFF = IEC61162-2

(NMEA0183, ref. page 4)

,

ON = Tokimec

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S1-8

DEFAULT

OFF

FUNCTION

Alarm output setup

S2-1 OFF

Used for debugging

S2-2 OFF

S2-5 OFF

Serial signal transmit frequency IEC61162-1 ed.2

S2-6 ON

S2-7 OFF

S2-8 OFF

S3-1

S3-2

OFF

OFF

Not used.

Timer startup

Talker ID of “ROT” sentence

DESCRIPTION

OFF = All alarms,

ON = Only power failures

OFF = Not connected

ON = Pendulum function in use

SW2-5 OFF

SW2-6 OFF

SW2-5 OFF

SW2-6 ON

SW2-5 ON

SW2-6 OFF

SW2-5 ON

SW2-6 ON

= 1sec (1Hz)

= 100msec (10Hz)

= 200msec (50Hz)

= Invalid

OFF = No,

OFF = “HE”,

ON = Yes

ON = “TI”

S3-3 ON

Rate of turn scale

S3-4 OFF

S3-6 ON For Simrad use

S3-7 OFF

Not used

S3-8 OFF

SW3-3 OFF

SW3-4 OFF

SW3-3 OFF

SW3-4 ON

SW3-3 ON

SW3-4 OFF

SW3-3 ON

SW3-4 ON

Max 30.0 °/min.

Max 300.0 °/min.

Max 120.0 °/min.

Invalid

Valid at the time of external sensor

(standard) selection.

OFF = Disabled, ON = Enabled

OFF = Not used

ON = Simrad GC type (80 or 85) shown in display at start-up according to S1-2 setting.

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JUMPER DEFAULT

Jumper settings on ICIF board

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

J5

J6

J7

J8

J9

J11

J14

Short

Open

3-4 short

3-4 short

3-4 short

Software installation Open = Software may be installed on ICIF board

NOTE: Make sure that also J1 on the IOPT board is set to “Open”

NOTE: Control unit will be damages if new software is installed with this jumper

ON!

CUP reset Used when resetting the CPU

Output port: ITERM board, TB1 “1TX”

1-2 short = IEC61162-2 or TOKIMEC version

3-4 short = IEC61162-1 ed.2

(ref. page 4)

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

Output port: ITERM board, TB1 “2TX”

Output serial signal selection

1-2 short = IEC61162-2 or TOKIMEC version

3-4 short = IEC61162-1 ed.2

(ref. page 4)

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

Output port: ITERM board, TB1 “3TX”

1-2 short = IEC61162-2 or TOKIMEC version

3-4 short = IEC61162-1 ed.2

(ref. page 4)

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

Output port: ITERM board, TB1 “4TX”

1-2 short = IEC61162-2 or TOKIMEC version

3-4 short = IEC61162-1 ed.2

(ref. page 4)

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

Input port: ITERM board, TB2 “GRX” 1-2 short Polarity for “GPS” signal setting

1-2 short = Standard

3-4 short = Reversed polarity

NOTE: If a signal not is received with 1-2 short, 3-4 should be set to short.

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

3-4 short Alarm contact output Output port: ITERM board, TB1 “ALCN”

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JUMPER

J15

DEFAULT FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

1-2 short = Alarm CLOSED, Normal OPEN

3-4 short = Alarm OPEN, Normal CLOSED

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

1-2 short LOG pulse selection Input port: ITERM board, TB2 “SL”

1-2 short = 200p.p.n.m.

3-4 short = 400p.p.n.m.

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

IOPT board

S1

J3

J6

J7

J1

2

4

2

4

2

4

2

1

3

1

3

1

3

1

TB3 TB4

SWITCH DEFAULT

DIP switch settings on IOPT board

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

S1-1 OFF

4800 bps S1-3 ON

S1-4 OFF

S1-6 ON 4800 bps

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JUMPER

J1

J3

J6

J7

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

Jumper settings on IOPT board

DEFAULT FUNCTION

1-2 short Software installation

DESCRIPTION

Open = Software may be installed in ICIF board

NOTE: Control unit will be damages if new software is installed with

this jumper ON!

1-2 short

1-2 short

1-2 short

Running contact output Output port: IOPT board TB4

“RNCN”

1-2 short = Running “Closed”,

Normal “Open”

3-4 short = Running “Open”,

Normal “Closed”

Polarity of “LOG” signal setting

NOTE: Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

Input port: IOPT board TB1 “L

RX”

Polarity of “External heading sensor” signal setting.

1-2 short = Standard

3-4 short = Reversed polarity

NOTE:

NOTE:

If a signal not is received with 1-2 short, 3-4 should be set to short.

Never use both jumpers at the same

time!

Input port: IOPT board TB1

“ESRX”

1-2 short = Standard

3-4 short = Reversed polarity

NOTE:

NOTE:

If a signal not is received with 1-2 short, 3-4 should be set to short.

Never use both jumpers at the same time!

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ITERM board

J6

TB1

TB2

F8

J5

JUMPER

Jumper settings without Power supply unit

DEFAULT FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

J5 -

System used without

Power supply unit

J6 -

1-3 short

2-4 short

J5-3 to

TB2-16 short

1-3 short

2-4 short

No Power supply unit

No Power supply unit

JUMPER

Note!

Jumper settings with Power supply unit

DEFAULT FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

All open

With Power supply unit

Remove the wire connecting TB2-16 and J5-3. Refer page 37

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12 ALARM MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE

ACTIONS

This section provides a description which system errors that are displayed, and which corrective actions that could be performed by the system operator.

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12.1 The alarm system

The GC80/GC85 system will continually check for faults while the system is running.

If a fault occurs, an alarm code will be displayed in the LCD, the

Alarm lamp will be flashing, and an audible alarm will be activated.

Up to 4 alarm codes may be displayed in the LCD to indicate that several alarm situations are present. The last activated alarm will be displayed on the right side of the display. The figure below shows that alarm with code 1, 3 and 2 were generated in that order.

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Caution

If more than 4 alarms are active, this will be indicated with a dot behind the last number as shown on the figure below. Further alarm codes may then be displayed by pressing the “arrow up” button.

The example shows that alarm code 2, 3, U, d and 7 were activated.

When an alarm is generated, bearing information from the

GC80/GC85 may not be present or may have large error. Any equipment using bearing information from the gyro compass should therefore immediately be operated according to the equipment’s emergency operating procedure.

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12.2 Acknowledging an alarm

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An alarm is acknowledged by pressing the ACK/ENT button.

- The audible alarm will be silenced

- If the alarm situation has disappeared, the alarm lamp will be switched off, and the alarm code will be removed from the LCD

- If the alarm situation continues, the alarm lamp will switch from flashing to steady light. The LCD will return to show true bearing with flashing numbers to indicate that the bearing may have large errors

An alarm code for an active error may be recalled by pressing the DISP button until the alarm display is shown. It is possible to recall any alarm code in the LCD for as long as the alarm situation is present.

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12.3 Fault finding

When an alarm is generated and not removed by pressing the

ACK/ENT button, further actions should be taken to correct the alarm situation.

The following pages present an overview of symptoms and corrective actions for faults that may be corrected by the operator. If none of these procedures correct the problem, contact the local Simrad dealer for advice or for requesting on board service.

Before any fault finding procedure is started, the following actions should be performed to verify a system error:

- Shut down and restart the gyro compass

- Verify that all cables are properly connected according to

the wiring diagrams, page 69 onwards

- Check the cables from the main power supply to the

Control unit

Main power failure

Alarm generated when the main power supply is lost.

Caution

Turn OFF the power as described in page 11 before checking

the main power supply.

1 Verify that the main power switch inside the Control unit is switched ON.

2 Check the input from the power supply to the Control unit:

Terminal board/Terminal: ....ITERM/ TB1, 24M+ and 24M-

Voltage:................................24V DC +30% / -20%

3 Check the cables from the main power supply to the

Control unit

4 Remove power to the Control unit and check the fuse:

F101: 6.3A

For location and replacement of the fuses, refer to page 28

onwards.

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Internal power failure in Control unit

Generated when the Control unit’s power supply are over current or over voltage.

1 Turn OFF the power by pressing the POWER button, and repress the POWER button after 20 seconds.

2 If no alarm is activated, continue the start-up procedure as

described in Start-Up, page 10.

3 If the alarm is repeated, contact Simrad’s local dealer for assistance.

Inverter failure

Alarm generated in the Inverter in the Master compass is over current or over voltage.

1 Turn OFF the power by pressing the POWER button, and repress the POWER button after 20 seconds.

2 If no alarm is activated, continue the start-up procedure as

described in Start-Up, page 10.

3 If the alarm is repeated, turn OFF the power and check the inverter fuse, F1:12A.

For location and replacement of the fuses, refer to page 28

onwards.

Zero cross failure

This alarm is generated when the reference angle for the compass bearing not can be properly detected, or if a fault is generated in the bearing calculation.

1 Press the DISP button until the flashing bearing is displayed in the LCD.

2 Adjust the bearing with the arrow buttons until the bearing corresponds to the vessel’s actual bearing, and confirm the entry with the ACK/ENT button.

If the bearing input was accepted by the system, the LCD will display current bearing without flashing.

3 Report the error to Simrad even if the bearing is accepted and the alarm removed.

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Note!

and

Caution

System communication failure

Alarms generated when there is a failure in communication from the Master compass to the Control unit.

1 Turn OFF the power by pressing the POWER button, and repress the POWER button after 20 seconds.

2 If no alarm is activated, continue the start-up procedure as

described in Start-Up, page 10.

3 If the alarm is repeated, turn OFF the power and disconnect the power cable to the Control unit.

4 Confirm the connection between the terminal board in the

Master compass and the terminal board in the Control unit as shown below:

- GC80 Master compass:

TB1, MR+/-

- GC80 Compact Control unit:

GTERM PWB, TB1, MR+/-

GPS communication or data failure

Generated when if the communication from GPS has stopped

( ), or when there is a failure in the communication line from the GPS ( ).

This alarm is only generated when GPS is selected as the vessel’s input system for latitude or speed.

1 Verify that the GPS operates according to the GPS documentation.

2 If the GPS has a failure, change the input system as

described in Setting the Latitude input system, page 50

and Setting the Speed input system, page 51.

Any alarm generated by a failure in the GPS may cause large errors in the bearing output.

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Caution

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ALARM MESSAGES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

Internal communication failure

Generated when the communication from the external bearing sensor has stopped ( ), or when a failure is detected in the communication ( ).

When these alarms are generated, the bearing information from the external bearing sensor may have large error.

1 Verify that the external bearing sensor operates correctly according to the system’s documentation.

External bearing sensor failure

Generated when the serial signal from the external bearing sensor has stopped ( ), or when a failure is detected in this serial signal ( ).

This alarm is only generated when the external bearing sensor is selected as active bearing output system.

1 Verify that the external bearing sensor operates correctly according to the system’s documentation.

LOG (serial) communication or data failure

Activated when the serial signal from LOG (serial) has stopped

( ), or when a failure is detected in the serial signal from the

LOG ( ).

This alarm is only generated when GYRO is selected as the active bearing output system, and when LOG (serial) is selected as the vessel’s speed input system.

1 Verify that the LOG operates according to the LOG documentation.

2 If the LOG has a failure, change the input system as

described in Setting the Speed input system, page 51.

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Repeater failure

No output on single repeaters

1 Check that the repeater is connected to the gyro according to the repeater’s documentation.

2 Each repeater output has a separate fuse in the Control unit. Disconnect the power to the Control unit, and check the fuse for the repeater not working:

- Step repeater:

F11 to F14, F5 to F9: 1A

- Serial repeater:

F1 to F10: 1A

For location and replacement of the fuses, refer to page 28

onwards.

No output on any repeater

1 Disconnect the power to the Control unit, and check the following fuses:

F16: 20A

For location and replacement of the fuses, refer to page 28

onwards.

Failure when powering ON the gyro compass

If alarm code and are generated simultaneously when the

GC80 system is turned ON, the following procedure should be used to correct the alarm situation:

1 Press the POWER button to turn OFF the system, and repress the button after 1 second.

2 If the alarm status remains, remove the power to the system and verify the fuse for the inverter.

For location and replacement of the fuses, refer to page 28

onwards.

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12.4 Complete alarm code list

Alarm code

Alarm content

Detailed code

Possible cause

E-1

Main power is abnormal

1 When the main power (AC power source) is lost.

E-2

E-3

Power is abnormal

Inverter is abnormal

E-4 *1

Control power is abnormal

2

3

6

7

4

5

Power supply unit in the control box becomes over current.

Power supply unit in the control box becomes over voltage.

24R is lost.

Inverter in the master compass becomes over current.

Inverter in the master compass becomes over voltage.

+12.5V is abnormal.

8

9

-12.5V is abnormal.

+10V is abnormal.

10 -10V is abnormal.

E-5 *1

Rotor current is abnormal

E-6

Rotor tilting angle is abnormal

11 Gyro rotor current is abnormal.

12 Rotor tilting angle is abnormal.

E-7 *1

Servo loop is abnormal

13 Horizontal servo loop is abnormal.

14 Bearing servo loop is abnormal.

15 Rate limit is abnormal.

E-8

Zero cross is abnormal

36 Zero cross azimuth angle sensor is abnormal.

E-9 *1

Memory is abnormal

16 Memory is abnormal

17 Memory is abnormal

18 Memory is abnormal

19 Memory is abnormal

20 Memory is abnormal

E-A

Communication error (1)

23 MCC is reset.

E-b *1

Communication error (2)

E-c

E-d

GPS communication off

GPS data abnormal

E-E

MAG/EHS communication off

25

32

When GPS system is stopped or serial signal from GPS is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)

26 GPS latitude data abnormal. (timeout is 17 sec.)

27 GPS speed data abnormal.(timeout is 17 sec.)

When MAG/EHS system is stopped or serial signal from

GPS is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)

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Alarm code

Alarm content

E-F

E-L

E-n

MAG/EHS data abnormal

EXT. sensor communication off

EXT. sensor data abnormal

E-P

E-U

LOG(serial) communication off

LOG(serial) data abnormal

E-r E5V is lost

E-G

Master bearing is abnormal

E-u *1

LOG(contact) data abnormal

Detailed code

33

30

31

28

29

34

35

37

Possible cause

EHS data abnormal. (timeout is 17 sec.)

When EXT. sensor system is stopped or serial signal from EXT. sensor is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)

EXT. sensor data abnormal.(timeout is 17 sec.)

When LOG (serial) system is stopped or serial signal from LOG (serial) is cut. (timeout is 15 sec.)

LOG (serial) data abnormal.(timeout is 17 sec.)

E5V (power supply of serial signal) is lost.

When compensation of the bearing by the encorder signal is not completed.

LOG (contact) is abnormal.

*1: This alarm code is not displayed to customer.

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