LFK95

Fiber Optic Gyro Compass

and Attitude Reference System

The LFK95 is a marine Gyro Compass and Attitude

Reference System using state-of-the-art Fiber
Optic Gyros in a strapdown configuration.
System Description

The LFK95 is a solid-state

marine Gyro Compass and
Attitude Reference System
with no moving mechanical
components. It is mechanized
in proven state-of-the-art
strapdown technology,
comprising six modules only:

 three Fiber Optic Gyro

Modules
 one two axis Level Sensor
 one Navigation Processor
Card
 one Power Supply Module

Each Fiber Optic Gyro Module

includes:
 a Fiber Optic Coil
 an analog electronic card The Power Supply Module All six modules are mounted
containing the light source, receives an external 28 VDC on a common base plate,
photodetector and an A/D supply voltage and generates which acts as the mechanical
convertor, to convert the the required internal secon- interface to the ship’s
gyro analog signals to a dary voltages. During normal structure. The mechanical
digital format operation the power con- construction of the base plate
 a digital electronic card, sumption does not exceed guarantees the orthogonality
containing a Signal Pro- 25 W. of the gyro axes.
cessor to compute the gyro
data and to transmit the
compensated gyro data to
the Navigation Processor
As a testimony to its expertise and experience
via the digital serial bus in this field, LITEF has manufactured more than
6,000 Fiber Optic Gyros for a wide variety of air,
The Navigation Processor land and marine applications to customers
Card is the heart of the
system, consisting of a worldwide.
Navigation Processor for the
necessary navigation compu-
tations and an I/O Processor
to communicate with the
Level Sensor and the Fiber
Optic Gyros via the internal
serial bus and the external
user systems via the serial
interfaces.
 LFK95
Fiber Optic Gyro Compass
and Attitude Reference System

Benefits of Use
• Low initial cost
• No scheduled maintenance
• High MTBF of more than 20,000 hours resulting in low life cycle cost
• Easy installation due to small size and weight
• Use of the IPSU (Interface and Power Supply Unit) provides a variety of interfaces
to the user
• 24 VDC operation with low power consumption
• Very short settling time and capability to align at sea
• Very high dynamic performance

Applications

The LFK95 is designed to

meet the gyro compass
requirements for:

 Naval vessels
 Coast guard vessels
 Quasi-military vessels

The LFK95’s very high dyna- Control and Display Unit

mic performance, especially
during ship’s manoeuvres,
makes it most suitable
for the following types of
vessels:
 High speed vessels
 Fast patrol boats
 Search and rescue vessels
 Police boats
 Customs patrol vessels
 Research and hydrographic
vessels
 Vessels requiring fin stabili-
sation
 Vessels with dynamic
positioning systems
 Vessels with a helicopter
landing deck
 Vessels with stabilisation
requirements
Significant Features
 FOG sensors with a high
system MTBF of more than
20,000 hours
 Self aligning without aug-
mentation
 Output of roll and pitch
values as well as rates (all
axes) and position
information
 Use of the latest Power PC
and interface processor
technology
 Strapdown technology with
no moving parts
 System control via an ex-
ternal central computer or
via a Control and Display
Unit (CDU) through an
Interface and Power Supply
Unit (IPSU)
 In conjunction with one
IPSU/CDU, a dual installa-
tion can easily be realised
 Vessel speed of up to 75
knots
 LFK95
Fiber Optic Gyro Compass
and Attitude Reference System
Technical Data
Measuring Range Heading: 0° - 360°
Roll / Pitch: ± 45°
Rates (x, y, z axis): 90 °/sec
Settling Time: Stationary: ≤30 min.
At Sea: ≤45 min.
Environmental: In accordance with MIL-STD-810D
Ambient Temperature: Operation: -15 °C to +55 °C
Storage: -35 °C to +70 °C
Accuracy (RMS values): Heading: 0.7° x SecLat.
Roll / Pitch: 0.5°
Rates (x, y, z axis): 300 ppm of the Rate input
Signal Input: RS422: Velocity, Position (initial), Commands
Signal Output: RS422: Heading, Roll, Pitch, Rates (all axes),
Position, Status, Bite
Power Supply: 28 VDC (18 V to 36 V)
Power Consumption: During Operation 35 W max.
Reliability/Maintainability: MTBF: >20,000 hours
MTTR: <30 min

Dimension: W x D x H (in mm) Weight

Inertial Measuring Unit: 292 x 340 x 170 11.5 kg
Control and Display Unit: 192 x 55 x 96 0.7 kg
Interface and Power Supply Unit: 525 x 335 x 120 15 kg

System Configuration

Control and Display Unit

Inertial Measuring Unit
LFK95
RS422
24 VDC Power Supply



Power Supply 115/230 VAC
max. 40 W 18-36 VDC
Heading outputs
Interface to analog and digital
Second Inertial Measuring Unit 12 x NMEA 0183
and repeaters, radar and
or other Gyrocompass
navigation systems
Magnetic Compass Reference
Power
RS422 Supply NMEA 0183 HDG, ROT, Roll, Pitch, X-Rate, Y-Rate, Speed, Position
HDLC consisting ISO 3309
Unit NMEA 0183 HDG, ROT, Roll, Pitch, X-Rate, Y-Rate, Speed, Position
RS422 HDG, ROT, Roll, Pitch, X-Rate, Y-Rate, Speed, Position
Position RS422 RS422 HDG, ROT, Roll, Pitch, X-Rate, Y-Rate, Speed, Position
Position RS422 NMEA 0183 FAST HDG, ROT, Roll, Pitch
RS422 HDG, ROT, Roll, Pitch, X-Rate, Y-Rate


200 pulses / nm 6 Steps / 1° Heading Output
Speed NMEA 0183 6 Steps / 1° Heading Output
NMEA 0183 Analog Outputs (±10 V) X and Y Rates
Analog Output (±10 V)Rate of Turn
Status Voyage Data Recorder
Spare Alarm
© LITEF GmbH Freiburg • 02/2003

For further information please contact:

LITEF GmbH Tel.: +49 761 4901 381

Naval Navigation Product Group Fax: +49 761 4901 689
Lörracher Straße 18 Email: navalnav@litef.de
79115 Freiburg, Germany URL: http://www.litef.com