Input of Gyrocompass Signal, Alarm Signal Output

3.3 Input of Gyrocompass Signal

If the gyrocompass has no HDT signal, the AD-10 format (FURUNO format) signal can be input via the FURUNO A/D Converter AD-100. Connect the AD-100 to the “AD-10 IN” port (D-sub 9 pin) on the rear panel of the transponder unit.

FA-100

AD-10 IN

DATA-H >1>

DATA-L >2>

CLOCK-H >3>

CLOCK-L >4>

GND >8>

F.GND >9>

Twisted pair cable (Example: TTYCS-1Q cable) to DATA terminal of AD-100

Note: Set data output interval for 200 ms (instead of 25 ms) by internal jumper inside the AD-100.

3.4 Alarm Signal Output

The FA-100 generates an alarm signal (relay contact signal) for hardware failure such as transmitter block or sensor abnormality. For details of alarm type, see the operator’s manual.

Two kinds of contact signals, on (normal closure) or off (normal open), are output, and are selected at the junction box CB-100 according to the alarm generator connected. The maximum current and voltage of the contact are 1 A, 125 VAC and 60 VDC. Normally connect to the NC (normal close) between #45 and #47.

TB-1 in the junction box

45AOL

46AOH

47AOC

#45-#47: Normal Close

#46-#47: Normal Open

47: common line

FA-100 specifications

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