Simrad SIMRAD HS50 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUA L Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor[...]

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20221081 / F i Instruction Manual HS50 Heading Sensor This manual is intended as a re ference guide for installing, operating and maintaining Si m rad HS50 Heading Sensor.[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor ii 20221081 / F Document revisions Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by A 12.06.02 FOS/ B 26.09.02 C 06.11.02 D 02 .0 4 .03 FOS/ E 06.11.03 FOS/ F 07.01.04 Document history Rev. A Original issue. Rev. B The manual updated and rewritten. Rev. C Cable pair numbers for Sensor unit corrected (page 13). Optional d ocumen[...]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20221081 / F iii Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1 1.1 HS50 System components ............................................. 1 1.2 About this manual ........................................................ 3 1.3 Definitions, abbreviations and acronyms ......................[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor iv 20221081 / F Cable wiring ................................................................... 13 Waterproofing the connectors ........................................... 14 3.5 Display unit ................................................................14 Location of the unit . ........................................[...]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20221081 / F v Processing unit ............................................................... 44 Display unit ................................................................... 44 Software upgrades .......................................................... 44 5.3 Repairs and modifications .......................................[...]

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INTRODUCTION 20221081 / F 1 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 HS50 System components Simrad HS50 is a GPS compass that provides true heading output with position, velocity and rate of turn information in addition. This product replaces several vessel instruments with one compact navigation package: gyrocompass, GPS system , speed log and Rate Of Turn (ROT) indic[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 2 20221081 / F High-precision heading is derived from the fixed-distance dual GPS antenna arrangement in the Sensor unit, using carrier phase data to generate heading information independent of latitude and vessel dynamics. GPS position and speed are calculated from both antennas, which give redundant position and velocit[...]

INTRODUCTION 20221081 / F 3 1.2 About this manual This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating, installing and maintaining the HS50 Heading Sensor. Please take time to read this manua l to get thorough understanding of the operation and system components. In this manual the following notations are used: Caution! Used to make the user [...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 4 20221081 / F Abbreviations and acronyms CEP Circular Error Probability COG Course Over Ground DGPS Differential GPS DU HS50 Display Unit EPE Estimated Position Error GPS Global Positioning System GSA A standard NMEA message including GPS satellite ID numbers, PDOP, HDOP and VDOP HDOP Horizontal Dilution Of Precision HGT[...]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 20221081 / F 5 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Health, environment and safety Operation or troubleshooting of HS50 equipment will not imply any risk for high voltages, explosions or exposure to gas. The HS50 is type-approved according to IEC 950/EN60950 standards regarding product safety (low voltage), and IEC 945/EN60945 s[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 6 20221081 / F 2.4 Performance data Heading accuracy, static: ............................................... 0.3° RMS Heading accuracy, dynamic: .......................................... 0.5° RMS Heading resolution: ............................................................... 0.01° Heading operational measurement [...]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 20221081 / F 7 Processing unit Width: ............................................................... 287 mm (11.3 in.) Height: ................................................................... 203 mm (8 in.) Depth: ................................................................... 60 mm (2.4 in.) Weight: ...............[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 8 20221081 / F Processing unit Enclosure material: ....................................... Anodized aluminum Enclosure protection: ............................................................. IP44 Operating temperature range: ................ 0 to +55ºC (32 to 131°F) Storage temperature range: ................. -20 to [...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 9 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 General The following parts are supplied with a standard HS50 system: − Sensor unit with 1 meter cable w/connector and 4 fastening bolts − Display unit with 15 meters cable to the Processing unit and flush mounting kit − Processing unit including 4 fastening screws − 30 meters cable to be used[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 10 20221081 / F 3.4 Sensor unit Location of the unit The Sensor unit is the most important part of the HS50 system , and great care should be taken when deciding the mounting location. The space above the Sensor unit has to be free of obstructions of any kind. A GPS compass is mo re sensitive for blocking and reflections [...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 11 Mechanical installation The Sensor unit may be mounted in the m ast or directly on the deck. The dimensional drawing for the Sensor unit on page 50 shows dimensions and internal distan ce for the mounting holes and the cable outlet. Holder If necessary, a user-made holder may be used as shown on the figure when installi[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 12 20221081 / F Bracket mounting (option) An optional mounting bracket (part no. 20213039) can be delivered from Simrad by request. Assemble the mounting bracket to the Sensor unit with the four screws with washers as shown in the figure below. 4 10 11 12 Cable ties Holder self-bonding tape Cable duct Connector with Conne[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 13 Pedestal mounting (option) An optional mounting pedestal (part no. 20213021) can be delivered from Simrad by request. This pedestal is designed for 2-inch mast mounting. Attach the pedestal to the Sensor unit with the four screws and washers similar to the bracket mounting option described on page 12. self-bon ding tape[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 14 20221081 / F If the Sensor unit connector n eeds to be reconnected to the cable, the wiring for the cable within the Sensor unit connector is as follows: Sensor Unit Connector Cable Wire No. Signal Description Pin no. Connector housing Screen Shield 2 4 Transmit 4 3 Receive 3 2 +24 VDC 1 2 4 3 FRONT VIEW 1 1 Power grou[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 15 Panel mounting Two mounting methods m ay be used when panel mounting the HS50 Display unit. A drilling template, part no. 22084883, is supplied with the HS50 documentation. Use this template when m aking panel cut- out and drilling holes. Gasket 1 Remove the front panel corners. 2 Drill the mounting holes and make panel[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 16 20221081 / F Bracket mounting (option) An optional bracket, part no. 22084941, may be ordered from Simrad. Note! When the Display unit is bracket-mounted, it is not weatherproof from the back due to a breathing hole in the back cabinet. When bracket-mounted, the exposed parts of the plugs should be protected against sa[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 17 Display unit cable The 15 m cable to the Processing unit has connector only at the Display unit end. Optional extensions cable (10 m) is available and has a male and a female connector. The connector is of crimp type. It can be easily disassembled, if desired for ease of installation. The extracting tool (p.no. 44161792[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 18 20221081 / F 3.6 Processing unit The Processing unit is not waterproof and should be mounted vertically in a dry place. Rese rve sufficient space below the unit to allow insertion for cable connections. It is recommended that ventilation or air conditioning is provided in order to keep the ambient operating temperature[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 19 Cable connections Proceed as follows to connect the cables to the Processing unit: 1 Remove the bottom cover (term inal cover) to get access to the plug-in terminals. 2 Strip 1 cm (0.4") of the cable's insulation and pull the screen backward to cover the insulation. Position the straps as shown in the figur e [...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 20 20221081 / F The pinout for each terminal is as follows: ALARM GREEN POW C Y ELLOW P200 DISPLA Y GND GREY UNIT PW R PINK BUS+ W HIT E BUS- BROW N GND SHIE LD COMM + 4 P201 SENSOR CO MM - 3 UNIT PW R+ 2 PW R- 1 J60 Ethernet RJ45 P80 NOT USED 232 OUT P202 DA TA 422- OUT OUT 1 422+ OUT GND_A 232 OUT P203 DA TA 422- OUT OU[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 21 Connecting to Simrad equipment The figures on the following pages show how HS50 is connected to Simrad equipment. All equipment using NMEA signal is connected to 232 OUT and GND, alternatively to 422– OUT and 422+ OUT on P202, P203 or P204. After the equipmen t is connected to HS50, the data output line has to be conf[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 22 20221081 / F J50/J300X Junction unit PROCESSING UNIT HS50 JUNCTION J50 / J300X UNIT RX2+ RX2- 422- OUT 422+ OUT 232 OUT GND or P204 P202, P203 TB8 NI300X PROCESSING UNIT HS50 NI300 UNIT JUNCTION 422- OUT 422+ OUT 232 OUT GND or P204 P202, P203 A RX+ B RX- IS15 Instruments PROCESSING UNIT HS50 2 1 J4 IS15 422- OUT 422+ [...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 23 RGC12 Gyro Compass PROCESSING UNIT HS50 P203 P204 or P202, 232 OUT 422+ OUT 422- OUT GND RGC12 TERMINAL BOARD GRXH GRXL TB7 Simrad RA40/RA50 Radar PROCESSING UNIT P208 HS50 AD10_D AD10_GND AD10_C RADAR GYRCK- GYRCK+ GYRCK+ GYRCK- 26 27 9 10 Note! Requires the optional 36-pins connector 72099 for the Radar. Software set-[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 24 20221081 / F 3.7 Software setup procedure This chapter describes a number of installation settings that must be performed as part of the installation of the HS50. Failure to correctly set the values in the installation settings may prohibit the product from functioning properly. Before attempting to turn on the HS50 an[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 25 Example: The following example shows how to change the ROT Max value in the Display adjustment submenu using the keys and the rotary knob: 1 Press the SETUP key for 5 seconds until the Setup menu appear on the screen. 2 Select Display adjustment by turning the knob clockwise 3 Press the arrow down key un til the cursor [...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 26 20221081 / F Differential corrections The signal cable with the differen tial corrections is connected to the terminal block P205 on the Processing unit for RS-422 input signal, and P206 for RS-232 input signal. In the Diff. corrections submenu the correct baud rate and format for the signal must be set. If RTCM format[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 27 Data output The Processing unit has two indi vidually configurable output serial lines. On output line Data output 1 two RS-232 and two 422 serial lines are available. The signal cables can be connected to both terminal block P202 and P203. On Data output 2 one RS-232 and one 422 serial lines are available. The signal c[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 28 20221081 / F Ethernet The Processing unit can output data on Ethernet from terminal J60. In the Ethernet submenu the IP address, netmask, IP port number and output format have to be specified. For the NMEA format the messages GGA, GLL, VTG, HDT, ROT and RRE are included. IP Address : Default setting: 010 000 021 030. I[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 29 Height aiding For operations with weak sate llite geometry the position output can be made more accurate by using height aiding. For norm al operation height aiding should be set to Filter or Off . When Filter or Fixed is selected, an initial height has to be entered. The value to be entered in Init. height is the GPS h[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 30 20221081 / F Expert setup By pressing the SETUP button twice and then holding this button for 5 seconds, an Expert Setup category will be available in the SETUP menu. Use the rotary knob to enter the SETUP Expert submenu. The following settings are available: Head offset : Used for correcting a constant heading offset.[...]

INSTALLATION 20221081 / F 31 Run mode : Used for switching the HS50 between NORMAL and DEMO mode. DEMO mode is used for simulating input data to the system. WARNING! The HS50 must not be s witched to DEM O mode when the system is in operation! Log data, Server address , User name and Password : Used for service purpose. Caution! A change in Expert [...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 32 20221081 / F The average value for observati ons from each of the two different systems should then be used, and the offset between the two systems (reference value minus HS50 reading) input as the Head offset value. The offset value can be either positive or negative. Example: If the heading measured by the re ference[...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20221081 / F 33 4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 Overview The Display unit is used for setup and operation of the HS50. Each of the push buttons is clear ly identified with the primary function in large text, and a sec ondary function listed in smaller text. Each button provides you with the ability to access a primary display, [...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 34 20221081 / F FUNCTION REF. PAGE The rotary knob is used for entering values in SETUP submenus, and for adjusting the display brightness. 21 4.2 Turning the system ON/OFF A single press on the POWER button switches the system ON, and the following start up information is shown on the display: Once installed, calibrated [...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20221081 / F 35 • POS-Q . The quality of the position measurements. Two black bar graphs indicate norma l accuracy, one black and one white bar graph indicate reduced accuracy and two white invalid position. • DIF . Indicated whether differential corrections are input and used in the position determ ination or not. A blac[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 36 20221081 / F GPS heading, the heading output is determined from the inertial element. The data quality status information indicated on the Display unit is also included in some of the NMEA messages that can be output on the serial lines. Navigation/HDT display HDT When pressing the NAV1/HDT button, the HS50 will toggle[...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20221081 / F 37 Third NAV2/POS display: the Satellite skyplot. This display shows satellites in sight by the Sensor unit, and which satellites the HS50 is tracking. The satellites are presented according to satellite geometry. The bars on the left side of this display indicate the signal-to-noise level for each satellite. Inf[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 38 20221081 / F In this display, a number of additional information on the heading solution is presented. This information is m ainly used for troubleshooting the system. An explanation of the information shown is as follows: Gps hdt The heading determined from GPS alone. Deviation The difference in heading determined fro[...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20221081 / F 39 Number of satellites used in the GPS position solution and the number of satellites tracked by GPS antenna no. 1 (Tr1) and 2 (Tr2). This display is mainly used by service personnel. Software version for each unit (Distribution Unit = DU , Sensor Unit = SU and Processing Unit = PU ), together with internal seri[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 40 20221081 / F Invalid Position alarm Activated if the system has been unable to determ ine position the last two seconds, or if the HDOP value is greater than 4. See No valid data , page 46 for troubleshooting. The following alarm text will be displayed: Invalid Heading alarm Activated 300 seconds after the system is un[...]

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20221081 / F 41 4.5 Operation The HS50 will normally output signals on the serial lines without any involvement from th e user. However, the following should be taken into consideration during operation: Height aided GPS position In periods with weak satellite geometry, the position can be made more accurate by using he ight [...]

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MAINTENANCE 20221081 / F 43 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 General Service on the HS50 hardware in the field can consist of: • Replacing damaged cables • Replacing failed Sensor unit • Replacing failed Processing unit • Replacing failed Display unit The Sensor unit is not designed for service in the field and opening the housing will result in da mage [...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 44 20221081 / F Re-calibration of the Sensor unit The direction of the Sensor unit relative to the vessel's heading has to be recalculated only if the Sensor unit has been moved or dismounted from its holder. Then the calibration procedure described in General section , page 28 has to be followed for re- calibration [...]

MAINTENANCE 20221081 / F 45 5.3 Repairs and modifications Repair of the HS50 units is lim ited to replacem ent of damaged cables, Sensor unit, Processing unit, or Display unit. Replacing damaged cables Power off the Processing unit and dismount the damaged cable. If the connector is not damaged it may be re-used, else a new connector has to be made[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 46 20221081 / F No response In normal operation it takes about one minute from the Display unit is powered on until informati on appears in the display. If the display screen is still black after three minutes f rom power on, do as follows: • Check the power connection to the Processing unit, and check that the Processi[...]

MAINTENANCE 20221081 / F 47 No Differential corrections The possible reason for a white box for differential correction indication (DIF) could be one of the following: • No differential corrections are input through terminal port P205 or P206 on the Processing unit. If differential corrections are input through one of these terminal ports, check [...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 48 20221081 / F Reduced heading indication The reason for reduced heading performance could be one of the following: • The number of GPS satellites the Se nsor unit is able to see is too few. Press the NAV2/POS button until the Skyplot view appears. Check that at least four satellites are available and that the PDOP val[...]

FIGURES AND DRAWINGS 20221081 / F 49 6. FIGURES AND DRAWINGS This section contains outline drawings showing the mechanical dimensions of the different HS50 parts. To scale drawings are available upon request. The following drawings are enclosed: Name Drw. no Rev. Sensor Unit, dim ensions 3822-M A-015 1 Sensor Unit Bracket, dim ensions 3822-MD-027 2[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 50 20221081 / F 6.1 Sensor unit, dimensions Approv ed : Checked : Sub title: Title : Issued : Drawing n o: Xref file : Projection: Rev. Descri ption Date : Date, S ign. Design by : Usage: Rev. no: Sc ale : 1 KL KONGSBERG SEATEX M10 (4x) Ship Headi ng and Navigat ion Sensor Dimensions Sensor Unit 03.08. 28 Assey 02.05. 08 [...]

FIGURES AND DRAWINGS 20221081 / F 51 6.2 Sensor unit bracket, dimensions Approved : Checked : Subtitle: Title : Issued : Drawing no: Xref file : Projecti on: Rev. Descri ption Date: Date, Sign. Design by : Usage: Rev. no: Scale : Weight Descriptio n Tolerance: ISO 2768-M if not specified on drawin g No. Pos. Material 2 KL/HW Material : Alu minium A[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 52 20221081 / F 6.3 Sensor unit pedestal, dimensions Approved : Checked : Subtitle: Title : Issued : Drawing no: Xref file : Projection: Rev. Description Date: Date, Sign. Design by : Usage: Rev. no: Scale : Weight Descri ption Toler ance: I SO 276 8-M if not s pecified on drawing No. Pos. Material 0 KL KONGSBERG SEATEX 3[...]

FIGURES AND DRAWINGS 20221081 / F 53 6.4 Processing unit, dimensions[...]

Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor 54 20221081 / F 6.5 Display unit, dimensions Note! Mounting bracket is optional[...]

PARTS LIST 20221081 / F 55 7. PARTS LIST 7.1 Standard delivery The standard HS50 consists of: Part no. No. Description 20212858 1 HS50 Sensor unit, including 1 meter cable and 4 fastening bolts 22084289 1 HS50 Processing unit including 4 fastening screws 20212759 1 HS50 Display unit, including 15 meter cable, flush mounting kit and protecting cover[...]