Simrad SIMRAD HS50 manual Introduction, HS50 System components

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INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1HS50 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) indicator.

The HS50 comprises the following units:

SENSOR UNIT

1m

DISPLAY UNIT

30m

15m

PROCESSING

UNIT

POWER INPUT

The Sensor unit contains two GPS sensors, electronic board with I/O and an inertial rate element.

The Sensor unit is to be mounted in the vessel’s mast or flat on a roof or deck.

The Display unit contains an LCD for navigation information, mainboard with CPU, flash, power and I/O, and buttons for setup and operation of the HS50 system.

The Processing unit contains the mainboard with CPU, flash, power, I/O and a terminal list.

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Contents Simrad HS50 Heading Sensor Copyright 20221081 / F Document revisions Contents Operating Instructions Figures and Drawings This page Intentially Left Blank HS50 System components Introduction20221081 / F About this manual Definitions, abbreviations and acronymsDefinitions Nmea Abbreviations and acronymsHealth, environment and safety Restrictions in guaranteeRestrictions in use Performance data Physical dimensionsSensor unit Display unitPower Environmental specificationProcessing unit Cable InterfaceProcessing unit to sensor unit cable General Cable connectionGrounding Location of the unit Sensor unitMechanical installation Bracket mounting option Pedestal mounting option Cable wiringDisplay unit Waterproofing the connectorsAlternative panel mounting Panel mountingBracket mounting option Display unit cable Processing unit Cable connections Display Unit Sensor Unit Connecting to Simrad equipment RGC Signal Interface unitAP9MK3 Autopilot J50/J300X Junction unit NI300XIS15 Instruments Simrad RA40/RA50 Radar RGC12 Gyro CompassSoftware setup procedure Example Display AdjustmentsDifferential corrections All six serial lines may be used simultaneously Data outputGeneral EthernetVelocity filtering Height aidingRadar format DatumHDT-Q Expert setupHeading offset Run modeExample Overview Operating InstructionsPerformance monitoring Turning the system ON/OFF348 Navigation/POS display Navigation/HDT displayHdop Pdop Info displaysGps hdt Deviation Accuracy Last heading Common sat Alarms Invalid Position alarm Invalid Heading alarmInvalid Position and Heading alarm Height aided GPS position OperationThis page Intentially Left Blank Periodic maintenance MaintenanceRe-calibration of the Sensor unit Software upgradesRepairs and modifications TroubleshootingReplacing damaged cables Replacing damaged unitsNo valid data No responseInvalid Heading No Differential correctionsSimulated data Reduced heading indicationFigures and Drawings Seatex DimensionsKongsberg Seatex Sensor unit bracket, dimensionsSensor unit Processing unit, dimensions Display unit, dimensions Standard delivery Optional equipmentDocumentation