Thrane & Thrane NMEA Adapter Manual

TT-3606E Opt.
003 NMEA Adapter Installation & User Manual

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SAILOR
by Thrane & Thrane

TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter
Installation & User Manual

Copyright Thrane & Thrane A/S
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2007, Thrane & Thrane A/S

Information in this document is subject to change without
notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Thrane & Thrane A/S.

Document number: 98-124401 Revision: B

Release Date: 11
th
of September 2008
TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter Installation & User Manual

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SAFETY SUMMARY
The following general safety precautions must be observed
during all phases of operation, service and repair of this
equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the
equipment.

Thrane & Thrane A/S assumes no liability for the customers
failure to comply with these requirements.

KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers.
Only qualified maintenance personal must make component
replacement and internal adjustment. Under certain
conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the cable
removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and
discharge circuits before touching them.


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List of Contents:

1 Introduction ........................................ 7
1.1 Initial Inspection....................................................... 7
1.2 Storage..................................................................... 7
1.3 Repacking for shipment............................................ 8
1.4 Additional manuals................................................... 8
1.5 Abbreviations........................................................... 9
2 System Description............................. 10
2.1 TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter.......................... 10
3 System Installation............................. 12
3.1 Installation of the NMEA Adapter............................ 13
3.1.1 Mounting of The NMEA Adapter ...................... 14
3.1.2 Handling of wire terminals............................... 17
3.1.3 Connecting power to The NMEA Adapter ........ 17
3.1.4 Wiring NMEA signals....................................... 19
4 Test of the system............................... 22
4.1 Verification of correct power supply ...................... 22
4.2 Verification of NMEA IN data .................................. 23
4.3 Verification of NMEA OUT data............................... 23
5 Maintenance guidelines...................... 24
6 Appendix A Technical Specification ...... 25

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List of Figures:
Figure 1 TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS System overview............ 10
Figure 2 TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter ......................... 11
Figure 3 Outside view of TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter 13
Figure 4 Inside view of TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter.. 13
Figure 5 Free space around the NMEA Adapter. .................. 14
Figure 6 Drill template. All measures in mm. ....................... 15
Figure 8 Power cable connections. ...................................... 18
Figure 9 Talker and listener labelling.................................. 19
Figure 10 Wiring of NMEA Talker & Listener ....................... 20
Figure 11 TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter LED location. . 22

List of Tables:

Table 1 TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter Technical
Specification ................................................................. 25


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1 INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions for installing a TT-3606E
Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter to a TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS System.

1.1 INITIAL INSPECTION
Inspect the shipping carton immediately upon receipt for
evidence of damage during the transport. If the shipping
carton is severely damaged or water stained, request the
carrier's agent to be present when opening the carton. Save
the carton packing material for future use.

Contents of the shipment should be as listed in the enclosed
packing list. If the contents are incomplete, if there is
mechanical damage or defect, or if the system components do
not work properly, notify your dealer.

After you unpack the system please:
Inspect it thoroughly for hidden damaged, loose
components or loose fittings.
Inspect the cable harness for stress, loose or broken
wires, or broken cable ties.
Examine all the components for loose or missing
hardware.
Tighten all loose hardware.

1.2 STORAGE
The TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter may be stored or
shipped in temperatures within the limits -40 C to +80 C. It is
WARNING
To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform
electrical tests if there is any sign of shipping damage
to any portion of the outer cover. Read the safety
summary at the front of this manual before installing or
operating the TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter.

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recommended that the system is unpacked immediately on
delivery.
1.3 REPACKING FOR SHIPMENT
The shipping carton for the TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter
has been carefully designed to protect the equipment during
shipment. The carton and its associated packing material
should be used when repackaging for shipment. Attach a tag
indicating the type of service required, return address and
model number. Mark the carton FRAGILE to ensure careful
handling.
If the original shipping carton is not available, the following
general instructions should be used for repackaging with
commercially available material.

Wrap the equipment in heavy paper or plastic. Attach a
tag indicating the type of service required, return address
and model number.
Use a strong shipping container, e.g., a double-walled
carton made of 160 kg test material.
Seal the shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful
handling.

1.4 ADDITIONAL MANUALS

Ref. T&T number Title
[1] TT 98-122414 TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS System
Installation Manual

[2] TT 98-122464 TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS System
User Manual

[3] TT 98-122650 TT3000E SSAS Installation Manual


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1.5 ABBREVIATIONS
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GPS Global Positioning System
LED Light Emitting Diode
Opt. Short for option
SSAS Ship Security Alert System


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2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
An overview of the complete TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS System
is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS System overview

Detailed information concerning the TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS
System (with SSAS) can be found in ref. [1], [2] and [3]. This
manual only holds detailed information about the TT-3606E
Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter

2.1 TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA ADAPTER
For interfacing NMEA signals to the TT-3000E mini-C GMDSS
System, the TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter is used. It is
designed to be located inside a vessel close to the TT-3606E
Message Terminal.
It includes one NMEA talker port and one NMEA listener port.
The listener port is galvanic isolated from ground (according
to IEC 61162-1 & IEC 61162-2). The ports can operate at baud

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rates up to 38400, but the baud rate must be the same on both
channels.

Figure 2 TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The GPS data transmitted on the
NMEA output (Talker) is meant to be used for date, time and
position information for other GMDSS systems without internal
GPS. An example of such systems could be VHF and MF/HF
radios with DSC. The data is NOT meant to be used for
navigational purpose. Although repeated approximately
every second, the content of the NMEA sentences are only
updated every 30 seconds.

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3 SYSTEM INSTALLATION

This chapter provides specific information enabling you to
install the TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter on a TT-3000E
mini-C GMDSS System with a minimal effort. The default, or
factory configuration, is described together with procedures
for altering this configuration.

The TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter connects to the TT-
3000E mini-C GMDSS system using a standard RS232 cable
with DSUB9 connectors (male/female) connected to COM2 on
the TT-3606E Message Terminal.


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3.1 INSTALLATION OF THE NMEA ADAPTER

The TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter is designed to facilitate
a simple and robust interconnection to various external NMEA
based system components.

Figure 3 Outside view of TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter

Figure 4 Inside view of TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter

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3.1.1 MOUNTING OF THE NMEA ADAPTER
The TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter is designed to be
mounted on a flat surface anywhere inside a vessel and to be
located within a few meters from the TT-3606E Message
Terminal. In case the power supply originates from the
+9VDC output of the TT-3616C Interconnection Box the
distance from this box should also be kept within a few
meters.

In order to ease the installation, please observe the minimum
clearing area as given in Figure 5.
*
*

m
i
n
i
m
u
m

1
0
0

m
m
.
*

5
0

m
m
.

Figure 5 Free space around the NMEA Adapter.


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The unit must be fastened by the used of 4 screws, one in each
corner of the chassis as indicated by Figure 6. The
accessories for TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter include 2
different types of screws for the purpose, M5x12 and 5.5x25.

Figure 6 Drill template. All measures in mm.

The best grounding is made by fixing the chassis directly on
to the ships structure (provided its made of metal). If proper
grounding can not be made this way, then connect the pre-
mounted grounding wire to the ships structure. Find an
appropriate location as close as possible to the TT-3606E OPT.
003 NMEA Adapter and shorten the grounding wire
accordingly. Terminate the grounding wire with the yellow
ring terminal found in the accessory kit.

The correct (pre-mounted) position of the grounding wire can
be seen on Figure 4. Please note the use of a washer
underneath the yellow ring terminal.

The grounding wire delivered with the TT-3606E OPT. 003
NMEA Adapter has a length of 1 meter and a wire cross
section of 4mm
2
. Avoid extending the length of the grounding

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wire, as the protective effect will be severely degraded in
such a case.

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3.1.2 HANDLING OF WIRE TERMINALS
To help inserting wires into the
terminals, a special tool is
delivered as part of the
accessory kit. It is used as
shown in Figure 7 (the picture
shows another unit, but the
principle remains the same).

Please be careful not to
apply to much
pressure, as this might
damage the top of the terminal
housing.

In case the special tool is lost, a
small screwdriver can be used
as well.

3.1.3 CONNECTING POWER TO THE NMEA ADAPTER
The TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter is designed to operate
on DC in the range 8 - 32 V. As DC- is connected directly to
GND (Chassis), the supply to the TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA
Adapter must be taken directly from the +9VDC output on the
TT-3616C Interconnection Box. This ensures correct operation
even during switch over to battery operation during an AC
failure situation.

When connecting the power supply cable to TT-3606E OPT.
003 NMEA Adapter, make sure the cable screen is properly
terminated at the cable relief bracket as shown in Figure 8.
Connect the positive supply wire to the terminal denoted
DC+ and the negative supply wire to the terminal denoted
DC-. Do not connect the cable screen at the other end of the
cable.

Figure 7 Wire tool

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Figure 8 Power cable connections.

When power is switched on, the green LED denoted POWER
OK should be turned on.

The current drawn will range from around 30mA when used as
a listener only. When the talker is active, the current drawn
can be up to 130mA when fully loaded.


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3.1.4 WIRING NMEA SIGNALS

The TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter has one talker port
(labelled NMEA OUT) and one listener port (labelled
NMEA IN). The labelling is shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9 Talker and listener labelling

To ease wiring there are 2 terminals for each signal. They are
internally connected to each other as can be seen in Figure
10.

In case the listener is placed at the end of the cable and the
baud rate is higher than 4800 baud, it is recommended to
terminate the cable. Provided the impedance of the cable is
around 120, an internal 120 resistor can be enabled by
connecting jumper W1.


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Figure 10 I/O Schematic

The recommended cabling principles are shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11 Wiring of NMEA Talker & Listener

As can be seen from Figure 11 it is important to avoid getting
the cable shield in contact with the chassis when connecting
wires to the listener input.


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When connecting equipments with only A and B terminals
(IEC 61162-1 equipment), simply leave the C terminal
unconnected.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter
Listener (NMEA IN) is not compatible with old unbalanced
NMEA 0183 talkers characterised by V
A
V
B
at all times (V
A
=
voltage at terminal A etc.). Talkers compliant to IEC 61162-1
and/or IEC 61162-2 will interface without problems.

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4 TEST OF THE SYSTEM
This section provides information on how to perform system
checks as well as help for troubleshooting.

Concerning the initial start up and use of the TT-3606E
Message Terminal, please refer to the user manual, ref. [1].
Remember to enable the NMEA functionality (TT-3606E menu
path: <Application><System><Options><Serial ports>).
4.1 VERIFICATION OF CORRECT POWER SUPPLY
The TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter has one light emitting
diode (LED) to provide basic installation and troubleshooting
help. The location of the LED is shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12 TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA Adapter LED location.

When applying power to the TT-3606E OPT. 003 NMEA
Adapter, the DC in LED will light up. In case the LED does
not light up, then:

1) Check the wiring.
2) Check the power supply source.

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4.2 VERIFICATION OF NMEA IN DATA
As the NMEA IN data are used solely to form an additional
position data string in the SSAS message, simply send a SSAS
Test Message to verify the correctness of data. Refer to the TT-
3000E SSAS Installation Manual for further information, ref. [3].

Be aware, that the additional position data string in the SSAS
Message is only updated every 30 seconds.

4.3 VERIFICATION OF NMEA OUT DATA
Verification of correct NMEA output data should be done by
checking that each listener device receives the appropriate
information according to their needs.

Be aware, that although the NMEA sentences are repeated
approximately every second, the content is only updated
every 30 second.

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5 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

When properly installed the TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA
Adapter needs no maintenance.


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6 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Appendix A holds the technical specification for the TT-3606E
Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter.

Model TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter
General Specifications The unit is approved by Inmarsat and in
full compliance with IEC 60945 and Wheel
Mark specifications.
Dimensions (H x W x D) 46 mm x 198 mm x 104 mm
Weight 0.5 Kg
Mountings Wall mounting, 4 holes 6 mm
Power requirements Floating DC.
Can be taken directly from TT-3616C +9V
secondary supply or from an isolated
external power supply.
Nominal voltage range is 9V to 24V.
Working voltage range is 8V to 32V.
Max current 130mA.

Connector DSUB9 Female.
14 x Spring type terminals (max. 2.5mm
2
).
Fuse Automatic reset able fuse
Temperature -25C to 55C operating,
-40C to 80C storage
Relative humidity 95% non-condensing at 40C
Vibration operational Random vibrations: 5-20 Hz:0.005 g/Hz
20-150 Hz:-3 dB/oct
(0.5 g rms.)
Sinusoidal vibrations: 2-15.8 Hz: 2.54 mm
peak ampl.
10-100 Hz: 1.0 g
peak acceleration
Vibration survival Random vibrations: 5-20 Hz:0.05g/Hz
20-150 Hz:-3 dB/oct
(1.7g rms.)
Sinusoidal vibrations: 2-15.8 Hz:2.54 mm
peak ampl.
10-100 Hz: 1.0g
peak acceleration
Shock Half sine: 20g/11ms
Talker performance Capable of driving up to 8 listeners at
baud rates up to 38400 baud.

Listener characteristics Input resistance > 12k.

Compatible with IEC 61162-1 and IEC
61162-2 talkers, but not old NMEA 0183
talkers.

Table 1 TT-3606E Opt. 003 NMEA Adapter Technical
Specification

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