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Simrad Gyro RGC11 Manual
Simrad Gyro RGC11 Manual
Simrad Gyro RGC11 Manual
Simrad RGC11
Gyro Compass
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Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
This manual is intended as a reference guide for correctly
installing and maintaining the RGC11 Gyrocompass.
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Document revisions
Document history
Rev. – First edition.
A New layout. Modified text. Modifications to the following Circuit
diagrams and parts list: Servo Amplifier PCB, T/M PCB, Panel
PCB, CPU PCB, CPU I/F PCB, Inverter PCB, Step Amplifier
PCB, INV-OCT PCB and Spare Parts list. Gyro Repeater
drawings included.
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................7
1.1. General............................................................................................................7
1.2. Configuration..................................................................................................7
1.3. Construction....................................................................................................7
1.3.1 Master compass ................................................................................8
1.3.2 Transmission unit ...........................................................................10
1.3.3 Repeater compass ...........................................................................10
2. OPERATION.....................................................................13
2.1. Master compass control panel ......................................................................13
2.2. Start, Running ...............................................................................................16
2.2.1 Master Compass .............................................................................16
2.2.2 Transmission Unit and Repeater Compass.....................................17
2.2.3 Optional rectifier ............................................................................18
2.2.4 Caution in running..........................................................................18
2.2.5 Monitoring during voyage..............................................................19
2.2.6 Alarm..............................................................................................19
2.3. STOP ............................................................................................................19
2.3.1 Master compass ..............................................................................19
2.3.2 Transmission unit ...........................................................................19
2.3.3 Optional rectifier ............................................................................20
4. INSTALLATION................................................................25
4.1. Caution in installation...................................................................................25
4.2. Installation notes...........................................................................................25
4.3. Notes when the Sensitive Element is assembled ..........................................26
4.4. Opening package of the Sensitive Element ..................................................26
4.5. Unpacking of Binnacle and assembling Sensitive Element to Binnacle ......27
4.6. Confirm after assembly.................................................................................28
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5. ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................33
5.1. Rgc11 Inverter unit “Blue mark”..................................................................33
5.1.1 Voltage adjustment (RV1)..............................................................33
5.1.2 Frequency adjustment (RV21) .......................................................33
5.2. Rgc10/11 Inverter assy (new common type) ................................................34
5.2.1 Voltage adjustment (RV1)..............................................................34
5.3. Servo amplifier (Figure 5-7).........................................................................34
5.3.1 Phase adjustment (R61)..................................................................34
5.3.2 Phase adjustment (R55)..................................................................35
5.3.3 Servo gain R21 ...............................................................................36
5.4. Panel (Figure 5-8) .........................................................................................36
5.4.1 Adjustment of latitude signal voltage (R46) ..................................36
5.4.2 Adjustment of illumination (R13, R15, R6)...................................37
5.5. I/F PCB (Figure 5-9).....................................................................................37
5.5.1 Tilt signal offset adjustment (R25).................................................37
5.5.2 Torquer signal offset adjustment (R40)..........................................38
5.6. CPU PCB (Figure 5-10)................................................................................39
5.7. Transmitter....................................................................................................39
5.7.1 Zero adjustment ..............................................................................40
5.7.2 Confirmation of the transmitter signal ...........................................41
5.7.3 Confirmation of the repeater rotating direction..............................41
5.8. Adjustment of Sensitive Element .................................................................43
5.8.1 Adjustment of horizontal ring level................................................44
5.8.2 Adjustment of gyro rotor level .......................................................44
5.8.3 Azimuth adjustment .......................................................................45
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7. MAINTENANCE ................................................................91
7.1. General..........................................................................................................91
7.2. Routine Inspection ........................................................................................91
7.3. Periodical Inspection ....................................................................................92
8. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................93
8.1. General..........................................................................................................93
8.2. Troubleshooting chart...................................................................................93
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Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. General
The RGC11 Gyrocompass has been designated for medium and small
vessels to get higher accuracy and reliability. It is based on the
Tokimec ES series gyrocompass of which more than 20,000 sets
already have been installed.
RGC11 has a performance that complies with IMO A.424 (XI) and
Wheel Mark Specifications. The gyrocompass automatically corrects a
speed error by inputting the speed signal (200 pulses/NM) from the
outside unit.
It is also compact in size, easy to install and to operate. In addition it
features fewer failures and simple maintenance.
RGC11 basically consists of a master compass and a transmission
unit. Seven repeater circuits can be connected to the transmission unit.
1.2. Configuration
The Master Compass is supplied from the factory in two units, the
Master Compass harness and the gyrosphere (rotor). The rotor is
mounted in the Master Compass harness during installation. This rotor
is tuned to the Master Compass.
Transmission unit and repeaters with different mounting brackets may
also be supplied. Item description is as follows:
Master Compass w/rotor: Simrad RGC11
Transmission unit: Type TR-102-1
Repeater: Type RP-41-1
Repeater Mounting: Type MB-21-1
Repeater Mounting: Type BB-21-1
One spare parts box is also supplied.
Dimensional drawings are shown in Chapter 10.
1.3. Construction
The construction of each unit is explained below. Refer to attached
drawings in the end of this chapter.
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Running Lamp
Power Switch
Repeater Fuse
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2. OPERATION
Note! Allways set the speed corrector properly as the automatic latitude
correction is controlled by the speed signal.
4. Mode Switch
By pressing this switch, a number of information is called up in the
display. The information is shown in the following order:
1. Latitude
2. Master Compass heading
3. Repeater heading
4. Ships speed
5. Error codes
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Compass display
The compass heading display will show two different headings.
When the dot is flashing, the readout is the same as the compass
card, and not compensated for speed/latitude. When the dot is not
flashing, the heading readout is compensated for speed/heading,
and is the same as any repeater heading (step repeaters are
calibrated to this heading)
Example:
FLASHING DOT NO FLASHING DOT
Error Codes
Several error codes may be shown, indicating the following failures:
E-1 Abnormal control voltage
E-2 Abnormal rotor speed
E-3 Abnormal servo loop
E-4 Abnormal rotor level
E-5 No mains supply
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Example:
5. Lamp Switch
By pressing this button, all indicator lamps, the display and the
compass card illumination lamps are switched ON and OFF.
6. Illumination switch
The indicator lamps, display and compensation card illumination
lamps are switched for "bright" or "dark" by pressing this switch.
7. Alarm light/buzzer stop switch
A gyro failure actuates both an audible and a visual alarm. The
audible alarm, given by a buzzer, is cancelled by pressing the
switch, while the alarm light will stay on for as long as the failure is
present.
8. "UP" and "DOWN" switches
These switches are used to set the latitude, longitude and also the
gyro heading (during start-up, see Start Procedure)
Pressing ▼ decreases and pressing ▲ increases the numerical
value.
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5. After the "START" indicator lamp comes on, confirm that the
master compass has been set to the latitude display mode (L is
displayed on the first digit), and make fine adjustment of the set
latitude by using ▼ or ▲ switch. The latitude can be set up to 70
degrees.
After setting the Latitude, press the "ENT" switch to complete the
setting. If you do not press this switch, the master compass will
operate on the value set prior to the new setting.
Note! If you do not press the "ENT" switch within 10 seconds after the new
latitude has been set, the value automatically returns to the one prior
to the new setting.
6. Select display function for Master Compass Heading mode (decimal
point begins to flash), by pressing the mode switch and set the
compass display heading to the value shown by the compass card by
using Up or Down (▼ or ▲) fine adjustment switches.
After setting the value, press the "ENT" switch to complete the
setting. If you do not press this switch, the master compass will
operate on the value set prior to the new setting.
Note! If you do not press the "ENT" switch within 10 seconds after the new
latitude has been set, the value automatically returns to the one prior
to the new setting.
Note! The gyro compass is settled for navigation use after about three hours.
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Note! If manual correction of the latitude must be made, make sure that the
correction is made before the latitude error exceeds 10 degrees, else
gyro error will be introduced.
2. A gyro compass generates heading errors as a function of the ship's
speed. This gyro compass can automatically calculate the amount of
speed error by using the ship's speed as an input signal from the log
(200 pulses/mile), or by manual control. Corrected heading signals
are then transmitted to the repeaters.
At regular intervals, check that the ship's speed is correctly
displayed at the master compass display. Press the mode switch to
select ship's speed and eventually correct the display readout by
adjusting the "SPEED"-knob. The speed correction can be set to a
maximum of 50 knots.
Note! When setting the speed correction manually, make sure that the
correction is made before the difference between the set speed
correction and the new speed exceeds 20 kts, else gyro error will be
introduced.
The amount of speed error can be obtained by the attached "Figure
2-4 Speed Error Graph".
3. An error may be generated in the gyro compass if a sharp turn or a
rapid change of speed is made while the "FAST" indicator lamp is
lit. It is therefore recommended to wait until the "FAST" indicator
lamp is switched off before departing from port.
4. The gyro compass heading can be corrected any time. However,
never forget to adjust the synchronization of each repeater reading
after a heading correction.
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2.2.6 Alarm
If a failure occurs in the master compass, both the audible buzzer and
the visual alarm light will be activated.
If the alarm should be of instantaneous nature, both the audible and
visual alarm will be cancelled when pressing the "BUZZER STOP".
If the alarm light is still on after pressing the Buzzer Stop, select Error
Codes by the Mode Switch. There are 5 different faults that may be
displayed:
1. E-1 Abnormal control voltage
1. E-2 Abnormal rotor speed
2. E-3 Abnormal servo loop
3. E-4 Abnormal rotor level
4. E-5 No mains voltage supplied to the master compass (N+, N-)
Note! If an E5 alarm occurs, the back-up power operates the gyro. Check
the mains power.
If one failure leads to another failure, the fault code will include a
maximum of three codes such as E423, where 4 is abnormal rotor level,
2 is abnormal rotor speed (RPM) and 3 is abnormal servo loop.
If a failure occurs, try to switch the master compass off and on. If the
failure is still present, service is required.
2.3. STOP
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11 14 10 4
GYROCOMPASS
12 START REPEATER SPEED LATITUDE POWER
MODE
RUNNING FAST
S N OFF ON
20 0
10
10
10 30 20 20
ALARM
30 30
LAMP DIM
0 40 40 40
ENT
13 50
60
50
60
AUTO 50KT 70 70
5 6 7 8 9 3 2 1
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Running Lamp
Power Switch
Repeater Fuse
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90 - 90 - 270 - 270
10 - 170 - 190 - 350
20 - 160 - 200 - 340
( )
0 - 180 - 190 - 0
(+)
30
(+)
( )
28 0
26 0.2
0.4
24
0.6
22
0.8
20 1.0
1.2
18
1.4
16
1.6
14 1.8
2.0
12
2.2
10
2.4
8
2.6
6 2.8
3.0
4
3.2
2
3.4
0 3.6
90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 3.8
Latitude (degrees)
Note! When the course is 270°~0°~90°, the true heading is the value of the
compass heading from which the speed error is subtracted.
When the course is 90°~180°~270°, the true heading is the value of
the compass heading to which the speed error is added.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. Accuracy
Settling time: .......................................Within 4 hours (at lat. 35°)
Settle point error:.................................±0.75º x sec. latitude
Standard deviation:..............................0.25º x sec. latitude
Repeatability: ......................................±0.25°x sec. latitude
Roll and pitch error: ............................±1.0° x sec. latitude
Accuracy for environmental change: ..±1.0° x sec. latitude
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knots
ship’s speed
degree
bearing
start text
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4. INSTALLATION
Note! Never throw away the packing case and the packing material of the
sensitive element even after the installation. They may be used at the
time of periodical inspection or repair.
Each item is marked as follows:
1. Type of the gyro
2. Number of repeater
3. With or without option
4. Input power supply
Make sure the number of the sensitive element sticked on the upper
surface of the master compass coincides with the number of the
sensitive element that has been sent together with the master compass.
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10. With the grease applied to the axes as it is, push out each of the
axes toward the exterior of the phantom ring until the edges of the
axes and the inside surface of the phantom ring coincide with one
another.
11. In this condition, install the sensitive element.
The sensitive element should be installed so that the damper case
comes to the south.
12. Rotate the axis on the south side a little, and insert to fix the
damper bar which was removed at step 9.
13. Rotate the axes so that the damper bar goes into the case vertically
and fix the north-south axis.
14. Install the cover on the damper case.
15. Connect the terminals of flexible lead cable coming from the
horizontal ring of the sensitive element to the terminal board in the
north side of the phantom ring in the order the symbols appear.
(Connection terminals no.: 8, 9,10, 5, 4, A, B and C).
16. Cut off the band which fixes the horizontal ring of the sensitive
element
(Note: Never cut off any bands other than specified because they
are provided for clamping the harness.)
17. Arrange the lead wires used for each moving part of the sensitive
element so that they may not be twisted or crossed.
This completes the assembling of the sensitive element into the
binnacle.
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Adjustment
5. ADJUSTMENT
The electric adjusting points of this system are in the Inverter Unit,
Servo Amplifier PCB, Panel PCB and in the I/F PCB.
Note! Due to the frequency of 400 Hz, a true Rms voltmeter may read
93VAC.
123 V
123 V
2,5 ms
Figure 5-1
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Note! Due to the frequency of 400 Hz, a true Rms voltmeter may read
93VAC.
123 V
123 V
2,5 ms
Figure 5-2
Note! During adjustment of the servo amplifier, the alarm may sound, but
has no significance.
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TP5-TP1
TP6-TP1
Figure 5-3
TP6-TP1
Figure 5-4
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90°
Figure 5-5
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Note! During adjusting I/F PCB, the alarm may sound, but has no
significance due to the adjustment.
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Note! The tilt signal change by R25 is very slow. Then turn R25 a little and
close the front case at once.
Leave as it is for at least 2 minutes. Then open the front case again
and measure the voltage.
Do not open the case except when measuring the voltage and
adjusting R25.
Always close the case during waiting.
Caution ! The position of the bubble level is also contributing to the tilt
voltage. Adjusting the voltage also changes the bubble level. For
bigger offset, bubble level weights have to be installed. In case of
problems, contact Simrad Egersund AS.
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Adjustment
S1 S2 S1 S2
1 OFF 1 OFF 1 OFF 1 OFF
2 OFF 2 OFF 2 OFF 2 OFF
3 OFF 3 OFF 3 OFF 3 OFF
4 OFF 4 OFF 4 OFF 4 OFF
5 OFF 5 ON 5 OFF 5 ON
6 OFF 6 OFF 6 ON 6 OFF
7 ON 7 OFF 7 ON 7 OFF
8 OFF 8 ON 8 OFF 8 ON
SW5x SW6xx
Note! During service exchange of element, note that for software version
V6xx, S1 no 6 and 7 are ON. For software version V5x, S1 no 6 is
OFF. Software version follows the sensitive element.
• Jumper
➀ J1: Jumper
➁ J2: Not required
➂ J3: Not required
➃ J4: Not required
5.7. Transmitter
(Refer to paragraph 6.9.2 and 6.9.9)
This adjustment is necessary for synchronizing the master compass
bearing (card reading) with the master compass bearing on the panel.
This adjustment should always be made when T/M PCB, the disc (Part
no. 10230086-), the servo motor assembly and T/M assembly are
replaced.
This adjustment has been made correctly when shipment, however,
confirm items in 5.7.2.
Caution ! Some wiring to the master compass may have to be removed for this
adjustment.
Be fully careful to avoid an electric shock and not to short-circuit
the wiring.
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CR12 (T2) x x x o o o x
CR22 (T3) x o o o x x x
o : light
x : putting out light
***: unsettled
RV1 (voltage)
Figure 5-6 Inverter Unit
CN2
U7 CN1
U8
CNA
Q9 Q8 Q7 Q6
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Dimmer
Latitude
R25 R40
C12
CN5 CN4
U1
J1
K1 SCG
J2
CNA
SCG RD
CN2 CN1
U20
R41
R40 U1 U3
R43
U21
BZ1
K1 K2 S1 S2 CR8 (FS)
J1
CR7 (LEV)
CN4 CN3 CN7 CN5 CN6 CN8 CR6 (PS)
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Note! Be careful when adjusting the level bubble position, because it causes
the azimuth to shift. If necessary, adjust the reading of the azimuth by
the suspension twist wire.
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Adjustment
Note! Never touch other weights when making the adjustment, because they
have been adjusted at the factory.
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E W
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SHIFT OF AZIMUTH
SHIFT OF AZIMUTH
15' 3.0° 3.0°
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 0 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2
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Principles of Gyrocompass
6. PRINCIPLES OF GYROCOMPASS
The north-seeking action of the gyrocompass is produced by the
mutual action among the characteristics of the gyroscope, rotation of
the earth, and gravity.
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6.2.2 Precession
As shown in Figure 6-4, if a force is applied to the end of the rotating
axis, the rotating axis, without tilting, starts to turn around the vertical
axis, together with the vertical ring, while maintaining its
horizontality. Also, when the vertical ring is pushed, as shown in
Figure 6-4, B, the vertical does not move, but the gyro and horizontal
ring start tilting.
Figure 6-4
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consider the right-hand screw rule. When the screw is turned to the
right, the direction of the screw advance is determined as the direction
of rotating vector and is shown by arrow H in Figure 6-5. Next, let us
consider a torque as a force. Now, as shown in the drawing, if force F
is applied to the shaft end, a torque acts around axis 2. To express the
above as a vector, the direction of a right-hand screw advances when
the screw is turned with a force such as referred to above and is
determined as the direction of the vector and is indicated by arrow T,
shown in the drawing.
1. The tip of vector H tends to
precess as to turn in the
direction of vector T.
2. The speed of precession is
proportional to the magnitude of
torque and inversely
proportional to the momentum
of rotation. In other words, the
faster the speed of rotation and
greater the moment of inertia, Figure 6-5
the less action by the force
exerted on the gyro.
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filled with liquid. When the vertical axis tilts together with the gyro
around the horizontal axis, the liquid ballistics also tilt. The liquid
flows from one liquid ballistic to the other and a difference is created
in the amounts of liquid in the liquid ballistics. Due to gravity, a
torque is created around the horizontal axis, and this torque acts on the
gyro. As has been previously explained that the gyro, maintaining its
tilt, turns around the vertical axis with the above torque. The above is
an explanation of the principles of construction and operation. The
balance of each component is perfectly adjusted, and the gravity of the
entire equipment (including liquid) matches the intersecting point of
the horizontal and vertical axes when the rotating axis of the gyro is
horizontal. Further, if the rotating direction of the gyro is indicated,
the rotating vector becomes as shown in the drawing. The side which
is opposite to the vector direction points to the north. Thus, the
rotation of the gyro is clockwise as seen from the north.
Figure 6-7
In A of Figure 6-7, the gyro points to the east with its axis in
horizontal. Since the gyro axis is horizontal, the balance is perfect and
no torque is affected. Consequently, the gyro holds a constant
direction in space. As the earth rotates, the gyro reaches B in Figure 6-
7. Since the gyro is pointing towards one direction constantly, it
maintains the direction of A. However, as far as the point on the
surface of the earth, the gyro tilts towards an angle which corresponds
to the rotation from A to B, and the north-seeking end slowly rises.
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With the above inclination of the gyro, the liquid in the north-side
liquid ballistic flows to the south-side liquid ballistic and causes a
difference in the amounts of the liquid in the two liquid ballistics.
Gravity acts on this difference, and a torque is applied to the gyro
(around the horizontal axis). With the above torque, the gyro performs
precession and starts turning towards the north. After this, the gyro
goes through the same processes and gradually point to the true north
and stop when it arrives at D in Figure 6-7.
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When the gyro points west, the north-seeking end begins to go down
and its speed is symmetrical to that when the gyro is pointing east.
Figure 6-8
Thus, the locus drawn in this case also is an oval which is symmetrical
with that when the gyro is pointing east. Ultimately, the gyro axis
continues to oscillate to east and west, while drawing an oval circle as
shown in Figure 6-8. Because of the above, when the gyro is to be
used as a gyrocompass, a damping device which attenuates the above
oscillations and causes the gyro to point north and the stop becomes
necessary.
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Figure 6-9
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Latitude error
At any settled point other than the equator, the gyro has a constant
inclination in accordance with the latitude. Therefore, the torque
which is proportional to the inclination of the gyro is exerted about its
vertical axis by the damping weight. The gyro settles at the balanced
position between the torque and north seeking force, and an error is
therefore introduced. This error is determined in accordance with the
latitude. The latitude error is proportional to the tangent of the
latitude, and in northern latitudes, the north gyro axis end is up and to
the east of the meridian. In southern latitudes, the north end is down
and to the west of the meridian. This error increases to 1.4 degrees at
35 degree of latitude and to 3.4 degrees at 60 degrees of north or south
latitude. No error is introduced at the equator and the gyro points at
true north, as explained in the preceding paragraphs. The gyro is
levelled and placed in the meridian at the equator and therefore, as no
damping action is applied, there is no torque. Moreover, as the error is
settled in accordance with the latitude corrector, then the error is
easily corrected. For the latitude error correction, refer to the
paragraph of the master compass.
With this gyrocompass, this type of error does not occur as discussed
in section 6.5.
W E
Ω cos Φ
N2 ' N2
V
V V O V
R R R O
a) b) c)
Figure 6-10
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movement. R denotes the radius of the earth, then the speed of the
V
rotation is denoted as and the direction of its vector is west.
R
V
Therefore, the speed of rotation is added to the speed of the
R
rotation Ω cos Φ which, at this point, rotates on its axis of NS line. In
Figure 6-10 (b), ON' represents the actual plane of rotation due to
combined movement of earth and ship, which acts on the
gyrocompass. In other words, any point on the earth's surface where
the compass exists rotates on its axis of ON'.
The gyro, therefore, comes to rest in this direction and an error
corresponding to the angle of NON' is produced consequently. The
above is the case when the vessel is travelling north. However, when
the vessel is travelling on any optional courses it is clear that the
velocity of components of north-south direction will act as has been
mentioned above. The error, therefore, is produced in connection with
the ship’s course. When the vessel is travelling east or west as
previously explained the error is zero because the vessel's motion only
adds to or subtracts from the earth's motion. At higher latitudes, as
shown in Figure 6-10 (c).
The horizontal component (Ω cos Φ =ON2) due to earth's movement
becomes comparatively small. The new apparent meridian which is
V
compounded when the movement of is displayed further from the
R
actual meridian and a large correction is required. Thus the error is
determined in accordance with the ship’s latitude speed and course.
The ship’s speed error can be obtained from the attached speed error
graph (Figure 2-4).
Note that repeater output signals are corrected for this kind of error as
discussed in section 6.5.
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The encoder is connected to the follow-up motor shaft via a gear train.
When the encoder begins to rotate (when it begins to follow the gyro),
T/M PCB transmits the signal to CPU by every 1/6 degrees. The
signal transmitted here is a three phase step signal (grey code). The
power of T/M PCB is supplied from the Transmission Unit. The CPU
PCB consists of a digital section, which performs arithmetic
processing, and an analogue section specialized in input/output
processing. The tilt signal is inputted into the A/D converter to be
supplied to CPU. The torquer signal is outputted via the D/A and
sample & hold amplifier. The CPU reads the movement of the gyro in
the wake of the movement of the tilt signal and outputs the torquer
signal after performing arithmetic processing on this movement.
The 1/6 degrees signal obtained from T/M PCB is adjusted to the
azimuth angle initially established and is outputted as a repeater signal
after the speed error is corrected.
The CPU also receives information about the ship’s speed and latitude
(manual setting or manual/automatic switching) from the arithmetic-
processing panel for correction of heading.
In addition the CPU PCB is equipped with an alarm function which
makes it possible to display an abnormality on the panel.
The panel PCB is equipped with a power supply switch, trimmer for
inputting latitude, trimmer for inputting ship's speed and ship’s speed
manual/automatic changeover switch. When the ship’s speed
changeover switch is set to automatic, the CPU receives the signal of
200 pulses pr. nautical mile (P/N.M.) When it is set to manual, CPU
receives an analogue signal from the ship’s speed trimmer. The panel
PCB is also equipped with a display unit, switches for initial setting of
azimuth, fine adjustment of latitude, ENT (Enter), mode, buzzer stop
and dim switches.
The display unit has a section where azimuth angle heading or other
information is displayed and indicating lamps which indicate the
presence or absence of the panel or repeater power supply.
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24VDC Ship's power supply
Power switch Power unit 100/220V 50/60Hz
24VDC (rectifier)
400Hz 100V 3Ø
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Latitude indication
Master compass azimuth
angle indication
Abnormal rotor CPU PCB Repeater azimuth angle
rotation signal indication
400Hz 100V 1Ø CPU Ship's speed indication
Error code indication Ship's power supply 24 VDC
Mode signal Back-up power supply (battery)
Alarm indication
Tilt meter 12bit
Tilt meter Interface Power source indication
buffer Tilt signal Repeater power source
amplifier A/D indication
Constant Rotor rotation increase
current
Mode signal
indication
circuit 12bit Ship's power supply 24 VDC
Short-period operation
indication
Pick-up
Rotor D/A
torquer Constant Latitude setting
current Master compass azimuth
circuit
angle setting
Ship's speed auto/manual
RAM change-over
Ship's speed manual setting
Abnormal follow-
400Hz 100V 1Ø up signal
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Pickup
torquer
Band pass
filter amp. 1 Gain
control
Modulator Sero
Torquer motor
signal Power amp. 2
Constant
current cct.
Phase shifter 1
ω=2xf
1 1
2XxXC1XR1 2XxXC1XR1
Figure 6-13
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TP5
TP6
B.P.F.A.1 Output
Q1 OFF ON OFF ON
Q2 ON OFF ON OFF
Figure 6-14
When the phase shifter adjustment is not correct in Figure 6-14. the
waveform becomes as shown in Figure 6-15. In this case, adjust by
R61.
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TP5
TP6
Figure 6-15
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0V
TP7
Figure 6-16
Signal across
TP8-TP9
90°
Figure 6-17
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Gain control
R21 decides the servo loop gain. The adjusting procedure is as
follows: After the rotor runs up, turn R21 fully CW to produce
hunting in the servo loop. Then turn R21 gradually CCW and set
where the hunting stops. Next, confirm that no hunting is produced at
every 45° (0°, 45°... 315°, 0°) of the gyrocompass.
0 w = 2xf
1
2XxX (R24//R25) x R26 x C112
1
R24//R25 =
1 1
+
R24 R25
Figure 6-18
Power amplifier 1
The pseudo sine wave made in the previous stage is buffered in this
amplifier to drive the servo motor. This amplifier also operates as a
low pass filter.
The main components of the circuit are U3 1/2 (UPC 812G), Q6, Q7,
CR1 1/2 2/2, CR2 and peripheral capacitors and resistors.
The low pass filter cut-off frequency is decided by C14 and R29. CR1,
1/2 2/2 and R31, R32 compensate the voltage between base and
source of Qs6 and Q7. CR2, CR3 are provided to protect Q6 and U7
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Power amplifier 2
The signal from the power amplifier 1 is phase-inverted and buffered
(change the phase by 180°). Components are U3 2/2 (UPC 812G),
CR4 1/2 2/2, Q8, Q9, CR5, CR6 and peripheral capacitors and
resistors.
The circuit configuration and operation are the same as that of the
power amplifier 1, but it has no filter function.
The relation between the input voltage Ei and the output current Io is
given as follows.
( R 43 + R 44 Ei
Io = x
R 42 R 45
provided that
R 42 R 40
=
R 44 + R 43 R 41 + R 45
The reason why the pick up signal is not affected when connecting the
output of the constant current circuit to the secondary side of the pick
up torquer is that it can be considered that the output impedance of the
constant current circuit is infinity. In addition, the current from the
constant current circuit is a direct current and does not enter into the
servo loop because of presence of C1.
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ON
P11
OFF
P12
P13
1/6 deg.
1 deg.
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Azimuth signal
The three-phase 1/6 degree signal transmitted from the encoder and
T/M PCB is inputted into U28 and the resistor via CN6 to shape its
waveform and then transmitted to CPU. The CPU, through the phase
rotation of the 3-phase signal, determines if the pointed azimuth is
higher or lower and adjusts it to the current azimuth to display the
azimuth of the master compass on the panel. At the same time, CPU
uses this signal for its arithmetic processing.
Entry of latitude
The information about latitude can be obtained from the panel in the
form of DC signals between +10 V for North latitude of 65 degrees
and –10 V for South latitude of 65 degrees. The level of these signals
is converted into 0 to 5 V DC by U31 circuit configuration, and
inputted in A/D of CPU U1 (CN2-1 and 2 pins). The output from U31
circuit can be calculated by the following formula:
R 73
eo = – ( (ei–er) – er)
R72
Where er = + terminal voltage
eo = Output
er = Input
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Torquer signal
This signal is outputted from U21 D/A in determined cycles.
The outputted signal is sent to the constant current circuit of I/F PCB
via U35 sample & hold amplifier or sent further to the constant current
circuit of the Servo Amplifier PCB after passing through I/F PCB.
Repeater signal
The repeater signal is outputted after its speed differential is
eliminated. The output, a 1/6 degrees 3-phase signal, is outputted to
CN3 via U22, U27, Q2 to Q4, and PC2 to PC4.
PC2 to PC4 provides insulation from external circuits.
Other units
This system is also equipped with a relay (K1) for driving the buzzer
and a relay (K2) for driving the alarm display LED lamp if an error
occurs.
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changed between the LEVEL mode and other modes. This change is
made at U7.
The tilt signal is supplied to R20 (RA) as a current by the tilt meter
buffer amplifier. This current is converted to a voltage by R20, (RA)
and is amplified by U3 1/2.
The amplified tilt signal is wave-formed by the filter circuit (consists
of U3 2/2, R28, R29, R30, C12, C13 etc.) and sent to the CPU.
In the LEVEL Mode, the switch section of U7 1/4 is opened to change
the filter constant by separating C13 from the circuit.
Latitude information
The latitude data between the North latitude of 70 degrees and the
South latitude of 70 degrees is turned into a voltage between -10 V
and +10 V in VR1, and sent to CPU, The signal level can be fine-
adjusted in U17 and R46.
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Display unit
CR5 to CR8 are seven-segments, which display the master compass
heading (azimuth angle), repeater heading, latitude, ship's speed and
alarm codes.
CR2 is provided for power supply display, while CR3 for rotor
rotation increase display, CR4 for PS, LEV, F/S modes display and
CR1 for repeater power supply display.
CR10 is lit (red) if an error occurs.
Also, the “MODE”, "ENT" and other setting switches includes an
LED.
CR11 to CR16 are provided for Panel backlighting.
* CR3 and CR4 light up corresponding to the signal sent from CPU.
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Figure 6-21
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duty ratios of E1, E2 are decided by No. 4 pin voltage. When No. 4
pin is 0 V, output signals of El, E2 are shown in Figure 6-22.
E1
E2
Approx.
10,6 us
(95KHz)
Figure 6-22
No. 4 pin
voltage waveform
E1
Start
Figure 6-23
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U1 No. 2 pin
voltage
U1 No. 1 pin
voltage
Shift by adjusting RV1
Figure 6-24
As shown in Figure 6-24 when the load is heavy the pulse width
becomes wider to supply more power, and when the load is light the
pulse width becomes narrower to supply less power resulting in
keeping the output voltage (400 Hz 100 V 3ϕ) constant. The No. 16
pin is connected for protection in the way that El and E2 become 0 V
when the sensed voltage is abnormally high.
CR6 is arranged to use the sensed voltage for the controller Power
supply to protect Q1 from overheating during normal operation.
Switching 1
This circuit consists of four transistors (push-pull operation), four
FETs (parallel operation), snubber circuits of R16 and C12, R17 and
C16, and peripheral capacitors and resistors.
R12 is provided to protect Q2, Q3 from excessive current and reverse
current which are generated by ON.OFF operation of Q6 and Q7 due
to capacitance existed between gates and drains of Q6, Q7. C13, C14
and C15 operate as a filter and compensates the drain current at the
moment of FET turned ON.
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Rectifying, Smoothing
The voltage of approx. 160V (peak value) 95 kHz is generated
between No. 8 and No. 9 of the transformer T1 (secondary side).
(Figure 6-25)
The voltage is converted to approx. 130 VDC by CR22, CR23, C23
and L22.
Approx. 160 V
Approx. 160 V
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1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Input pulse
(2.4 kHz)
1Q U22
(No. 2 pin)
2Q U22
(No. 6 pin)
3Q U22
(No. 10 pin)
Figure 6-26
These outputs become gate signals for Q27, Q28 and Q29 excitation
pulses for the switching-2 circuit. The equivalent switching operation
is shown in Fig. 6-27.
S1 S2 S3
E X Rotor
Y
Z
S1 S2 S3
Figure 6-27
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When the input pulse is 2, then S1, S 2 , S 3 are ON, and S1 , S2 and
S3 are OFF. At this time the current flows from S1 → X → gyro rotor
→ Y, Z → S 2 , S 3 .
When the input pulse is 3, then S1, S 2 and S3 are ON, and S1 , S2
and S 3 are OFF. At this time the current flows from S1, S3 → X, Z
→ gyro rotor →Y→ S 2 .
When the input pulse is 4, then S1 , S 2 and S3 are ON, and S1, S2
and S 3 are OFF. At this time the current flows from S3 → Z → gyro
rotor→ X, Y → S1 , S 2 .
When the input pulse is 5, then S1 , S2 and S3 are ON, and S1, S 2
and S 3 are OFF. At this time the current flows from S2, S3 → Y, Z
→ gyro rotor → X → S1 .
When the input pulse is 6, then S1 , S2 and S 3 are ON, and S1, S 2
and S3 are OFF. At this time the current flows S2 → Y → gyro rotor
→ X, Z → S1 , S 3 . These operations are repeated by every pulse
input, and is shown in Figure 6-28.
ON ON Q21
ON Q23
ON ON Q25
X-Y (X COM,)
120°
Y-Z (Y COM,)
120°
Z-X (Z COM,)
2.5ms (400Hz)
Figure 6-28
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3 .0 Vref
+ = 4.8 V (3,3V)
2
Figure 6-29
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Maintenance
7. MAINTENANCE
7.1. General
The section describes daily checks and periodical inspections for
maintenance of the Simrad RGC11 Gyro Compass. Since correct
handling is the only way to maintain good characteristics of the Gyro
Compass over a long period, it is most important to follow the
directions and precautions given in this manual.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1. General
For failures of the gyrocompass careful attention should be paid for
early discovery of abnormalities such as vibration, noise and over-
heating. The cause of gyro compass failure can be classified as
electrical or mechanical malfunction. It is therefore important to
observe and become familiar with the normal working conditions.
The failure status caused from electrical failure will appear as no good
running condition, and that caused from mechanical failure enables
the gyro to continue running although with some reading error.
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Error code
E4 Inclination is abnormal.
E5 Power is lost.
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Parts List
9. PARTS LIST
9.1. GENERAL
This section contains parts list for the RGC11 in the form of assembly
drawings and wiring board drawings. The assembly drawings provide
a list of all mechanical parts that go into manufacturing of the
assembly, together with physical identification and location of each
part by part callout (PC) numbers.
In addition, the quantity of each part required per assembly is given
together with the part number of each part comprising the assembly.
Electrical parts data are shown on the wiring board drawings.
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Vertical Ring
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Phantom ring
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Base Plate
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Shock Absorber
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Servo Motor
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Servo Amplifier
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X = Short
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Transmission Unit
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Step amplifier
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Drawings
10. DRAWINGS
Figure 10-1 Master Compass .......................................................... 160
Figure 10-2 Package of Sensitive Element ..................................... 161
Figure 10-3 Transmission Unit ....................................................... 162
Figure 10-4 Spare Parts Box .......................................................... 163
Figure 10-5 Inter Unit Wiring Diagram .......................................... 164
Figure 10-6 Rectifier Unit (Option) ................................................ 165
Figure 10-7 Servo Amplifier PCB - Circuit Diagram ..................... 166
Figure 10-8 Acc. Buffer Amplifier PCB – Circuit Diagram........... 167
Figure 10-9 T/M PCB – Circuit Diagram ....................................... 168
Figure 10-10 Panel PCB Circuit Diagram (Page 1 of 2)................. 169
Figure 10-11 Panel PCB – Circuit Diagram (Page 2 of 2 ............... 170
Figure 10-12 CPU PCB – Circuit Diagram (Page 1 of 2)............... 171
Figure 10-13 CPU PCB – Circuit Diagram (Page 2 of 2)............... 172
Figure 10-14 I/F PCB – Circuit Diagram........................................ 173
Figure 10-15 CPU P.S PCB – Circuit Diagram .............................. 174
Figure 10-16 RGC11 Inverter PCB (blue mark) – Circuit Diagram175
Figure 10-17 RGC11 INV -OCT PCB – Circuit Diagram.............. 176
Figure 10-18 RGC10/11 Inverter PCB (common type) – Circuit
Diagram .................................................................................... 177
Figure 10-19 Step Amplifier PCB – Circuit Diagram..................... 178
Figure 10-20 Master Compass- Wiring Diagram............................ 179
Figure 10-21 Transmission Unit – Wiring Diagram ....................... 180
Figure 10-22 Rectifier Unit – Wiring Diagram............................... 181
Figure 10-23 Repeater & Dimmer Unit – Connections .................. 182
Figure 10-24 RP-41-1 Bearing Repeater – Dimensions.................. 183
Figure 10-25 MB Repeater Holder – Dimensions .......................... 184
Figure 10-26 BB Repeater Holder – Dimensions ........................... 185
Figure 10-27 Gyro Selector – Dimensions & Electrical Diagram .. 186
Figure 10-30 AR68 Steering Repeater – Dimensions & Panel cut-out
.................................................................................................. 189
Figure 10-31 AR77 Steering Repeater – Dimensions & Panel cut-out
.................................................................................................. 190
Figure 10-32 BH Repeater Stand – Dimensions ............................. 191
Figure 10-33 RGC11 Gyrocompass – Spare parts .......................... 192
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JP8
X
JP7
X
JP6
0
JP5
0
JP4
X = Short
0 = Open
0
JP3
0
JP2
0
JP1
X
SETTING
JUMPER
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Vishey Sfernice PE30 Series 2K2 3 Wa tt
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ALLOW 90MM
CLEAR FOR D-TYPE
CONNECTOR AND
163 CABLE BEND.
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128 CONNECTOR AND
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