Manual SMIDS Installation Manual-Iss6

AMI MARINE LTD
Ships Movement Information Display System
SMIDS
INSTALLATION MANUAL
AMI Installation KW919 Doc No: AMI IM919
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Document Date Modification Number (where applicable)

Issue Brief Record of Change and Reason for Change
1 15.08.02 Original Issue
2 02.01.03 Correction to Doc numbering and page layout (CN0006)
3 24.09.04 Change to Hardware Settings (CN0012)
4 10.08.05 Replace PPA with PDA and Bluetooth TX (CN0035)
5 19.11.06 Revised text to comply with Type Approval
6 01.06.07 Added termination sheets
NOTE: All alterations must be verified by re-authorisation and approval of the complete document.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE!
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
This unit has a high voltage source inside.

Disconnect from the power before removing protective covers.
DO NOT remove the covers while the unit is switched on.
220 Volt AC electrical power in MEU.
24 Volt DC electrical power on sensors, display ports and external units.
NOTICE
Compass safe distance is 1 meter.
NOTICE
No user serviceable parts inside, servicing only by properly
qualified and certified technical staff.
NOTICE
This manual is for informational use only, and may be changed without notice. This manual
should not be construed as a commitment of AMI Marine Ltd. Under no circumstances does
AMI Marine Ltd assume any responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may
appear in this document. The equipment should only be used for the purposes intended by
the manufacturer; any deviation from this will void the warranty of the product.
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OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 11
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION................................................................................... 11
SMIDS INSTALLATION NOTES .............................................................................. 13
SMIDS MAIN UNIT SPECIFICATION ................................................................... 15
SMIDS MAIN UNIT FIXING BRACKET................................................................. 16
KW991 DISPLAYS (VERTICAL)........................................................................... 17
KW991 DISPLAYS (HORIZONTAL) ..................................................................... 18
KW992 TFT DISPLAY .......................................................................................... 20
KW993 GRACIE ................................................................................................... 21
KW993 GRACIE FIXING BRACKET..................................................................... 22
ANTENNA and FIXINGS (KW900-AN) ................................................................. 23
ANTENNA and FIXINGS (KW900-AL) .................................................................. 25
KW991 BRIDGE WING ENCLOSURES ............................................................... 27
KW991 BRIDGE WING ENCLOSURES FIXING BRACKET ................................ 28
KW994 BLUETOOTH TX...................................................................................... 29
SMIDS and GEOLOG INSTALLATION NOTES ....................................................... 31
SMIDS DISPLAY ...................................................................................................... 32
SMIDS SYSTEM TERMINATIONS .......................................................................... 34
SMIDS and GEOLOG. CHECKING OPERATION.................................................... 35
CHECKING THE SENSOR UNITS........................................................................... 37
SMIDS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 38
SHIPS MOVEMENT INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM ....................................... 39
KW991 SMIDS DISPLAY OPERATOR’S GUIDE..................................................... 39
KW991-HR HEADING DISPLAY .............................................................................. 45
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 45
KW991 DISPLAY MOUNTINGS ........................................................................... 46
INSTALLATION NOTES ....................................................................................... 47
KW991-HR HEADING DISPLAY OPERATOR’S GUIDE.......................................... 52
APPROXIMATE CABLE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 55
M.E.U. – Terminal Connections................................................................................ 59
SMIDS INSTALLATION DATA ................................................................................. 69
EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS ................................................................................... 73
TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATION ................................................................. 75
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Tel No 44(0) 23 8048 0450

E-mail sales@amimarine.net
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Scope of Supply
KW919 SMIDS Docking System consisting of the following:
- 1 Set KW990 SMIDS MEU in Bridge / Adjacent compartment
- 1 Set KW991-HR Heading Repeater Interface in Main Bridge
- 1 Set KW991-ND Navigational Display in Main Bridge
- 1 Set KW993 Satellite Receiver Astern
- 1 Set KW900-AN Antenna and fixings on Aft Mast
- 1 Set KW993 Satellite Receiver Forward
- 1 Set KW900-AN Antenna and fixings on Fore Mast
Optional Extras
Option 1. Fixed Bridge Wing Displays (Simulates Conventional Doppler System)
- 1 Set KW991-SD Head Up Display in Main Bridge
- 1 Set KW991-SD Head Up Display plus Enclosure on Port Bridge Wing
- 1 Set KW991-SD Head Up Display plus Enclosure on Starboard Bridge Wing
Option 2. Portable Handheld (Removes the need for Bridge Wing Displays)
- 1 Set KW994/5 Blue Tooth TX and PDA
Miscellaneous Options
- 1 Set KW992 TFT Display
- 1 Set KW909-NAV NAVTALK Data Distribution Unit
- 1 Set Flush Mount KW991 Display
Please Note! Options 1 and 2 are suggestions only. For customised

requirements or configurations please contact our technical staff
for assistance.
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INTRODUCTION
SMIDS uses two GEOLOG sensors (The GEOLOG is a satellite based replacement
for a traditional ship's Dual Axis log. It gives speed over the ground in the direction of
the bow, as well as lateral speed) to measure bow and stern ground speeds. SMIDS
gives fore and aft and athwart ships speed at Bow and Stem. It replaces traditional
Doppler docking aids.
The speed information is displayed on rugged instruments, or PC based displays, or

distributed for use by RADAR and ECDIS. Besides speed the system gives position,
COG and SOG with accuracy better than standard GPS.
Satellite receivers are located fore and aft each independently calculating position of
bow and stern together with bow and stern movement over the ground. (Or across
the surface)! The data is passed to all the SMIDS display instruments and each
instrument independently processes the data and displays it.
The combination of GPS and GLONASS satellites achieves high accuracy

measurement of speed. After processing by SMIDS the result is at least equal to
Doppler sonar systems. SMIDS has the added advantage of being relatively
unaffected by rolling and quite unaffected by turbulence in the water such as when
running full astern. In addition SMIDS provides accurate position fixes at the bow and
the stern and off-course alarm and distance run record.
Vacuum fluorescent graphic display modules present the data in figures and arrows
similar to that expected of traditional docking Systems but with some extras.
There are other modules involved in a SMIDS fit to control the satellite sensors,
combine and distribute the data, generate 200 pulses per mile and process the gyro.
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
ACCURACY
Based on that of Ashtech/Thales GG24 GPS Glonass receiver based on actual tests
given in Ashtech specification and through consultation with Ashtech personnel.
Speed accuracy relies on the availability of at least a combination of 6 GPS/Glonass
satellites.
Mean Velocity is better than +/- 0.01 knots 95% 0.03 knots.
SMIDS is programmed to improve these figures.
Position accuracy 95% better than +/-16 metre.

With added differential correction +/- 75cm.
There may be on rare occasions where the lack of GLONASS and GPS satellites will
cause the speed calculations to become inaccurate. In these instances the speed
indications on the displays will go blank and the total satellite indications will flash.
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HOW IT WORKS
The antenna with satellite sensors in rugged aluminium housing feed their data to the
main unit. The main unit distributes raw data to the various displays, along with 24v
power.
GEOLOG and SMIDS use both GPS and GLONASS satellites, and the heading from
the ships gyro. The data is subjected to special processing in the displays and main
unit. The result is speed accuracy equal if not better to ground tracking Doppler logs,
but with the advantage it does not suffer from turbulence and boundary layer effects.
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SMIDS INSTALLATION NOTES
MOUNTING THE MAIN UNIT
If the door opens the “wrong way” it is possible to turn the chassis plate around to
make it open the other way. The housing must be grounded.
INSTALLING THE SENSORS (GRACIE)
The GNSS regulator and control interfacing equipment should be installed indoors
whilst their enclosures are rated IP67 AMI do not warrant them weatherproof. If the
cable length requirement meant installing outside then ft the units inside a rugged
weatherproof box.
CABLE TO THE BOW
4 cores (2 pairs) are needed, 6 cores (3 pairs) if differential corrections are to be

sent. On a new installation use a triple or twin screened twisted pair data cable. Many
are available. The maximum length is greater than 1 km.
On a retrofit, replacing an existing log / Doppler system, the existing cable can be
used. It has been used on numerous refits successfully, but the communications
must be tested. Try and find a twisted pair for the data.
Ideally, ground the screen at the sending sensor end. When there is a break ground
the new cable at it's a starting point.
Generally numerous grounds are more beneficial than too few.
MOUNTING ANTENNAS
It is most important that the antennas have a wide view of the sky. Do not mount in a
position with a large mast shadow or you will tend to lose satellites during fast turns
as the shadow interrupts the view of satellites. Particularly at the bow ensure the
antenna is protected from heavy weather by fitting an appropriate plate or ring.
Do not install very close to satellite communication antennas, or in the direct close
field beam of RADARS.
SMIDS DISPLAY
Mount the display for best visibility and access. It should be mounted so that it can be
viewed from most positions on the bridge, and with consideration against the bright
sunlight. It should be within reach to be able to change the illumination level.
Even with the anti-glare filter, direct light reflected off the screen can ruin its
performance. Adjustment of angle in its trunnion may help reduce the effect of
reflections.
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SMIDS MAIN UNIT SPECIFICATION
400mm 150mm
450mm
500mm
ALL FIXING
HOLES 10mm
350mm
GLAND PLATE
VOLTAGE: 110/220VAC 50/60Hz SWITCHABLE

GLANDS CAN BE FITTED TO
CURRENT: 2AMP
VENT PLATE TO SUIT CABLES
VOLTAGE OUTPUT: NOMINAL 24VDC
DATA OUTPUT: PROPRIATORY AND STANDARD NMEA 0183
THE DOOR OPENING CAN
ARPA OUTPUT: 200 PULSE PER MINUTE
BE REVERSED BY REMOVING
TERMINALS: AS PER MANUAL
THE DOOR HINGES AND
PROTECTION: IP21
FITTING ON THE OPPOSITE
HOUSING: PRESSED STEEL
SIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE
APPROX. WEIGHT: 7Kg
COLOUR: POWER COAT BIEGE
ISS CHANGE DATE - INIT DRAWN

28 FEB 2002 RG
1 ORIGINAL FEB - 02 RG
AMI MARINE Ltd CHECKED
04 MAR 2002 MD
SMIDS M.E.U
KW919 FILE NAME
SMIDS MAIN ELECTRONICS UNIT 919MEU.DOC

DWG No
AMI919001000
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SMIDS MAIN UNIT FIXING BRACKET
500mm
500mm
4 x 10mm
450mm
Holes
50mm
350mm
Mounting Brackets to be fabricated from flat

bar 30 - 40mm wide and 3 - 5mm thickness
Type and dimensions of the flat bar are
approximate and can be made of similar
characteristics.

08 MAY 2007 RG
1 ORIGINAL MAY - 07 RG
MEU BRACKETS
KW990 FILE NAME
SMIDS MEU 990Brackets.DOC
MOUNTING BRACKETS DWG No

AMI919006993B
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KW991 DISPLAYS (VERTICAL)
4 x 13mm
CABLE
TOP VIEW GLAND
90mm
160mm
ALL FIXING
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW HOLES 6mm
TRUNNION MOUNT CUT OUT

FLUSH MOUNT
32mm
ALLOW 350 mm
260mm 184mm
264mm
273mm 200mm
180mm
30mm
9mm
50mm 162mm
VOLTAGE: 24VDC
CURRENT: 3AMP ON STARTUP
INPUT: NMEA 0183
ILLUMINATION: TACTILE BUTTONS
TERMINATIONS: AS PER MANUAL
PROTECTION: IP65
HOUSING: DIACAST ALUMINIUM
COLOUR: DUCK EGG BLUE
APPROX WEIGHT: 1.5Kg

SMIDS HEAD UP DISP
02 MAR 2002 RG
1 ORIGINAL MAR - 02 RG
2 TERMINATIONS MAR - 02 RG AMI MARINE Ltd CHECKED
Remove Bridge 08 MAR 2002 MD
3 Wing Name SEP - 02 RG
KW991 FILE NAME
SMIDS HEADS UP DISPLAY 991SD.DOC
6 BUTTON DWG No
AMI919003991SD
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KW991 DISPLAYS (HORIZONTAL)
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

260mm 90mm
160mm
4 x 13mm
CABLE
GLAND
ALLOW 350 mm
BASE VIEW
TRUNNION MOUNT
180mm
30mm 50mm
273mm
ALL FIXING
CUT OUT HOLES 6mm
FLUSH MOUNT
264mm
180mm
162mm
VOLTAGE: 24VDC
CURRENT: 3AMP ON STARTUP
INPUT 1: 5 to 70V STEP, 360:1 SYNCHRO
INPUT 2: NMEA 0183
9mm
TERMINATIONS: AS ABOVE
32mm 200mm GYRO TERMINATIONS: AS PER MANUAL
GLANDS SIZE: 13mm MAX CABLE SIZE 10mm
PROTECTION: IP65
COLOUR: DUCK EGG BLUE/BLACK

HEADING/SMIDS DISPLAY
28 FEB 2002 RG
08 MAR 2002 MD
KW991 FILE NAME
DIGITAL HEADING DISPLAY 991HR.DOC
6 BUTTON DWG No
AMI919004991HR
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KW991 DISPLAY FIXINGS
FRONT VIEW
130mm
BASE VIEW
TRUNNION MOUNT
180mm
30mm 50mm
273mm
290mm
264mm
180mm
ALL FIXING
190mm HOLES 6mm
162mm
9mm
32mm 200mm
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KW992 TFT DISPLAY
199mm 7mm 43mm
161mm
CUT OUT
199mm
145mm
VOLTAGE: 24VDC
CURRENT: 400mA
INPUT: NMEA 0183
PROTECTION: NEMA-4
HOUSING: GLASS FILLED POLYESTER

25 JAN 2007 RG
SMIDS TFT DISPLAY
1 ORIGINAL JAN - 07 RG
KW992 FILE NAME
SMIDS TFT DISPLAY 992TFT.DOC
10 BUTTON DWG No
AMI919003992
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KW993 GRACIE
INSIDE VIEW
FIXING HOLES SIDE VIEW
160mm 90mm
260mm
240mm
ALL FIXINGHOLES M5
110mm
BNC 13mm
SOCKET CABLE GLAND
VOLTAGE: 24VDC
CURRENT: 300mA
INPUT: NMEA 0183
OUTPUT: NMEA 0183
PROTECTION: IP65
COLOUR: DUCK EGG BLUE/BLACK

28 FEB 2002 RG
SMIDS GRACIE GPS
08 MAR 2002 MD
KW993 FILE NAME
SMIDS COMBINED GPS/GLONASS RECEIVER 993GRACE.DOC
GRACIE DWG No
AMI919006993
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KW993 GRACIE FIXING BRACKET
INSIDE VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FOUR x 7mm
20mm
FIXING HOLES
Mounting Brackets to
be fabricated from flat
bar 30 - 40mm wide
and 3 - 5mm thickness
240mm Type and dimensions
of the flat bar are
approximate and can
be made of similar
characteristics.
110mm

08 MAY 2007 RG
GRACIE BRACKETS
KW993 FILE NAME
SMIDS GRACIE 993Brackets.DOC
MOUNTING BRACKETS DWG No

AMI919006993B
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ANTENNA and FIXINGS (KW900-AN)
69.1mm
194.5mm
DIAMETER: 194.5mm
HEIGHT: 69.1mm
CONNECTOR: TNC FEMALE
VOLTAGE: +5 to 20v
APPROX. WEIGHT: 0.7Kg
FIXINGS: 5/8” x 11TPI
COLOUR: GREY/BLUE

08 MAY 2007 RG
AMI MARINE Ltd
SMIDS ANTENNA
CHECKED
KW900-AN FILE NAME
GPS/GLONASS ACTIVE ANTENNA 900N.DOC

DWG No
AMI919002420
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5/8” x 11 THREAD
22mm
LOCK NUT
MAST
BOTH FOREMAST
AND
AFTMAST
To be sited at the top or as
near to the top of the mast
and/or clear of any of the ship’s
superstructure.
Shipyard to manufacture and
fix in position.
08 MAY 2007 RG
SMIDS ANTENNA FIXING
KW900-AN FILE NAME
ANTENNA FIXING BRACKET 919NFIX.DOC

DWG No
AMI919002421
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ANTENNA and FIXINGS (KW900-AL)
120mm
Assembled
TNC FEMALE
CONNECTOR
1” UNF THREAD
STANDARD GPS
FITTING
3 X M4 HEX BOLTS
140mm ^
DIAMETER: 140mm
HEIGHT: 120mm
CONNECTOR: TNC FEMALE
VOLTAGE: +5 to 20v
APPROX. WEIGHT: 0.7Kg
FIXINGS: 1” UNF STANDARD GPS
COLOUR: WHITE/BLACK

28 FEB 2002 RG
AMI MARINE Ltd
SMIDS ANTENNA
CHECKED
04 MAR 2002 MD
KW900-AL FILE NAME
GPS/GLONASS ACTIVE ANTENNA 900A.DOC

DWG No
AMI919002420
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2 x ’ U’ CLAMPS
THREAD M10
SUPPLIED WITH
NUTS & WASHERS
1” UNF THREAD
STANDARD GPS
FITTING
60mm
90mm
60mm
90mm
WIDTH: 90mm
ALL FIXING
HEIGHT: 100mm
HOLES 10mm MATERIAL: STAINLESS STELL
APPROX. WEIGHT: 0.5 Kg
FIXINGS: 4 x 10mm HOLES

28 MAR 2002 RG
SMIDS ANTENNA FIXING
1 ORIGINAL MAR - 02 RG
AMI-GFV MARINE Ltd CHECKED
28 MAR 2002 MD
KW900-AL FILE NAME
ANTENNA FIXING BRACKET 900AFIX.DOC

DWG No
AMI919002421
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KW991 BRIDGE WING ENCLOSURES
220mm 20mm 155mm 180mm

150mm
Fixing Holes 380mm

400mm 400mm 4 x 8mm Ø
10mm
12mm 125mm
FRONT SIDE REAR

PROTECTION: IP65
HOUSING: MOULDED POLYMER
WITH VIEWING WINDOW
COLOUR: GREY
FOR DOOR OPENING OPTIONS

ROTATE ENCLOSURE FOR CORRECT
ORIENTATION PRIOR TO DRILLING
CABLE GLAND ENTRY

05 FEB 2007 RG
SMIDS Bridge W ENC
05 FEB 2007 MD
KW991 FILE NAME
SMIDS DISPLAY (BRIDGE WING) 991SDBW ENC.DOC
ENCLOSURE DWG No
AMI919003991BWE
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KW991 BRIDGE WING ENCLOSURES FIXING BRACKET
INSIDE VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FOUR x 9mm
20mm
FIXING HOLES
Mounting Brackets to
be fabricated from flat
bar 30 - 40mm wide
and 3 - 5mm thickness
380mm Type and dimensions
of the flat bar are
approximate and can
be made of similar
characteristics.
125mm

05 FEB 2007 RG
BW ENC BRACKETS
05 FEB 2007 MD
KW991-SD FILE NAME
SMIDS DISPLAY (BRIDGE WING) 991BW Brackets.DOC
FIXING BRACKETS DWG No

AMI919003991BWB
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KW994 BLUETOOTH TX
BLUETOOTH TX
Bluetooth Transmitter
VOLTAGE: 24VDC
CURRENT: 0.2AMP
INPUT: NMEA 0183
OUTPUT: BLUETOOTH
COLOUR: BLACK
Junction Box
HOUSING: ABS Plastic
COLOUR: BLACK
APPROX WEIGHT: 0.3Kg 195mm
95mm Serial Port Adapter
50mm
80mm 40mm

08 JAN 2007 RG
1 ORIGINAL JAN - 07 RG
SMIDS PDA BT TX

08 JAN 2007 MD
Dimensions
FILE NAME
KW994 994BTTX-Dim.DOC
SMIDS PDA BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER DWG No
Dimensions AMI919007994-2
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SMIDS and GEOLOG INSTALLATION NOTES
MOUNTING THE MAIN UNIT
If the door opens the “wrong way” it is possible to turn the chassis plate around to
make it open the other way. The housing must be grounded.
On a retrofit it maybe convenient to mount the main unit chassis plate in the existing
cabinet.
SMIDS MAIN UNIT PROCESSOR JUMPER 3
J3 = 0. (NORMAL) 8 seconds smoothing time.

J3 = 1. 4 seconds smoothing time. May be better for smaller vessels.
AC VOLTAGE CHANGE-OVER
The transformer primary AC input is Switchable.
An AC terminal is available if a fan is required.
INSTALLING THE SENSORS (GRACIE)
The GNSS regulator and control interfacing equipment should be installed indoors
whilst their enclosures are rated IP67 AMI do not warrant them weatherproof. If the
cable length requirement meant installing outside then ft the units inside a rugged
weatherproof box.
CONFIGURATION SWITCH
SW1-1 = STERN / BOW
SW1-2 = NORMAL / TEST
SW1-3 = ASHTECH / JAVAD
SW1-4 = NORMAL / NMEA DATA OUT
CABLE TO THE BOW
4 cores (2 pairs) are needed, 6 cores (3 pairs) if differential corrections are to be sent
to the GRACIE. On a new installation use a triple or twin screened twisted pair data
cable. Many are available. The maximum length is greater than 1 km.
On a retrofit, replacing an existing log / Doppler system, the existing cable can be
used. It has been used on numerous refits successfully, but the communications
must be tested. Try and find a twisted pair for the data.
Ideally, ground the screen at the sending sensor end. When there is a break ground
the new cable at it's starting point.
Generally numerous grounds are more beneficial than too few.
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MOUNTING ANTENNAS
It is most important that the antennas have a wide view of the sky. Do not mount in a
position with a large mast shadow or you will tend to lose satellites during fast turns
as the shadow interrupts the view of satellites. Particularly at the bow ensure the
antenna is protected from heavy weather by fitting an appropriate plate or ring.
A good place for the stern sensor on a VLCC is on the bridge wing.
Do not install very close to satellite communication antennas, or in the direct close
field beam of RADARS.
SMIDS DISPLAY
DISPLAY MODULE
It works on a high voltage (at low current) and is not suitable for use in damp wet
conditions. Thus the SMIDS displays should not be mounted outside without the
optional certified enclosure which can be supplied by AMI. The warranty does not
cover damage by corrosion, caused by water entry or unventilated humid conditions.
INTERFACE MODULE (EL.PCB)
The input-output and all processing of the data is performed or the interface module.
The same module is used for the heading display KW991-HR,
Features are NMEA 0183 input and output, and a switched mode power supply. The
microprocessor circuit address and data bus are carried to the display module by
ribbon cable.
LEDS and DATA OUTPUT
Self-explanatory LEDs on the PCB give confidence in the unit operating status. The
NMEA data output can be read on a PC and is a further source of test data.
The NMEA 0183 output can be used to drive other instruments, but this is normally
supplied by the SMIDS main unit, which uses the same software.
There is a note on the PCB to guide the connecting of RS232 instruments.
In normal operation the data input LED will flash merrily and the output LED will flash
at one second intervals.
ALARM OUTPUT
The CMOS drivers can deliver 5 mA to a low current audible alarm or to drive a high
power alarm via a low current relay.
POWER
The unit works from 12 to 32 volts DC.
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DISPLAY CONFIGURATION SWITCH

SW1-1 = 0 Normal.
SW1-1 = 1 For development purposes only.
SW1-2 = 0 The unit will give a "head-up bridge wing type of display.
SW1-2 = 1 The unit will give a horizontal console or navigator's display.
SW1-3 = 0 Gives a long smoothing period for ships such as VLCCs.

SW1-3 = 1 Gives a shorter smoothing period for smaller vessels.
SW1-4 = 0 There are additional screen displays or a multi-display console.

SW1-4 = 1 Normal. The unit is intended to be a single horizontal display SMIDS.
Please note that 0 = ON and 1 = OFF
PROGRAM OPERATION
It is the program in the EPROM that makes SMIDS and GEOLOG work. The input
data is in an AMI Marine proprietary format in order to separate similar data from bow
and stem sensors. The data can be read at 4800 baud to confirm it is being received
correctly.
The accuracy of speed display is due to the accuracy of the raw data from the bow
and stem sensors, although the SMIDS display improves on this by some filtering.
Transverse and longitudinal speeds are resolved with the use of gyro heading.
SMIDS makes two calculations per second.
The final longitudinal speed is the average of the bow and stem's individual speeds.
Therefore, in the case of one of the sensors delivering inaccurate speeds through a
fault such as a waterlogged antenna, switch it off so its erroneous speed is not
available.
EPROM UPDATE
SMIDS is continuously looking for ways to improve results. Changing the EPROM is
no special deal, and an EPROM extractor should be used. EPROM updates can be
sent by EMAIL in Intel hex format for programming locally. That is the easy way to
update SMIDS.
If you have any feedback, please let us know and we may well be able to include it
into future additions.
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SMIDS SYSTEM TERMINATIONS

The connector blocks lift off and may be refitted vertically or horizontally.
The cables can be supported on the chassis plate using adhesive cable tie bases.
The KW991 display units only require 10 watts. So miniature-screened cable is all
that is required. Earth the screen at the main unit.
CONNECTING NMEA 0183 or RS232 OUTPUT

NOTE!
NMEA 0183 equipments normally have an opto-isolated input.
Generally PC RS232 Comm. ports do not.
For NMEA 0183: connect A to A B to B

For RS232: connect A to data + 0 to data return or data ground.
For RS422 connect A to - B to +. If that does not work,
reverse the connection.
Ground the screen at the SMIDS main unit.
"DEMO MODE"
It can be very useful to operate the system in demo mode. Switch on the GRACIES
with SW1-2 set to TEST & DEMO. They will then generate messages with simulated
speed. Because the data changes in a predictable way you can use this test to verify
good quality communications from the bow, in particular.
You can also start the KW99l-HR heading instrument in demo mode by switching on
whilst holding the button.
The simulated data is good to exercise RADAR, ECDIS and any PC docking aid
display, which would otherwise stay near zero knots.
Switch off and set SW1-2 back to NORMAL when tests are finished
SPEED FOR ARPA.
When SMIDS/GEOLOG speed is used for an ARPA and Water speed is not available
as an additional NMEA input then a notice should be fitted to the radar, to say it is
using ground speed and not water speed.
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SMIDS and GEOLOG. CHECKING OPERATION.
SWITCH ON!
Observe various LEDS flashing merrily in time with data. You can read the data on a
PC at the various input connectors and data test points. Reading this data is
essential in proving an installation or if you ask for any assistance.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
LD3 Bow sensor data input. First it flashes unevenly until the satellite data
goes good. Then it flashes regularly at half-second intervals as Bow raw
data arrives, in time with LD4.
LD4 Stern sensor data input. This behaves like LD3.
LD5 Heading input from gyro via KW99I-HR heading repeater. It flashes at
least once per second. The data is ship's heading and rate of turn.
LD6 / LD7. Optional NMEA inputs for use with such as water speed log.
THESE INPUTS ARE FED INTO PROCESSOR 1,

THE DATA COMBINER.
LD8 indicates the combined data. The data can be read at J8. The
combined data is fed out to the KW991 displays
LD1 indicates optional RTCM SC104 differential data input. It is amplified
and sent to the bow and stern GRACIE units.
THE COMBINED DATA IS SENT TO SK12 –SK19 AND PROCESSOR 3,
THE SMIDS PROCESSOR
LD11 indicates the processed NMEA data out the radar; ECDIS or any PC
based docking aid display. It flashes once per second.
PROCESSOR 3 DATA IS SENT TO PROCESSOR 2.

WHICH PRODUCES 200 Pulses Per Mile if Speed/EM Log is input.
LD10 flashes in time with the relays. 18 knots = 1 pulse per second.
LD9 indicates processor 3 SPLASH processor data out.
DISPLAYS
The first things to look for are valid and stable data, with typically more than 10
satellites and an HDOP of 0 or 1.
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PROCESSOR 2, SHIP'S SPEED AND HEADING

This process (SPLASH) produces a pulse log and ships heading function.
Pulses at 200 pulses per mile are generated, using the NMEA data from the
Speed/EM log. This simulates the function of logs that traditionally output speed in
the direction of the bow.
NOTE! If the LOG NMEA data is not available the Relays will not pulse.
SHIP'S HEADING BY SATELLITE (only if Heading Repeater is fitted with CCA)

This function is a by-product of the calculation of the ships heading by satellite. The
measurement is between the bow and stem positions, so the longer the base line the
more accurate the result will be. This function can be used in an emergency.
The bow and stem antennas will probably not be on the centre line. Measure the
offsets and longitudinal separation of the antennas from a ship's plan (Usually found
on the bulkheads around the ship) then calculate the correction angle using
Pythagoras.
Switches SW2 and SW3 provide correction, which are a signed hexadecimal byte. 00
to FF hex, giving a correction of +/- 12.7 degrees. The following table will help.
For SW3 = 0 to 7 For SW3 = 8 to F

SW2 Corr SW3 Add SW2 Corr SW3 Add
0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 8 -11.2
1 0.1 1 1.6 1 -1.5 9 -9.6
2 0.2 2 3.2 2 -1.4 A -8.0
3 0.3 3 4.8 3 -1.3 B -6.4
4 0.4 4 6.4 4 -1.2 C -4.8
S 0.5 5 8.0 5 -1.1 D -3.2
6 0.6 6 9.6 6 -1.0 E -1.6
7 0.7 7 11.2 7 -0.9 F 0.0
8 0.8 8 -0.8
9 0.9 9 -0.7
A 1.0 A -0.6
B 1.1 B -0.5
C 1.2 C -0.4
D 1.3 D -0.3
E 1.4 E -0.2
F 1.5 F -0.1
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CHECKING THE SENSOR UNITS

Again LEDs provide a rapid assessment of operation.
LD1 Data 2 module flashes every few seconds.
LD2 indicates data from the satellite receiver. It does not start flashing for
some time after initialisation, and then flashes twice per second.
LD3 indicates the raw data out to the main unit. You can read the data but it
is compacted and mostly meaningless.
LD4 shows if RTCM SC104 differential data is arriving.
LD5 Status Led indicates the number of satellites being used.
Red = no satellites. Flash = less than 10. Green = 10 or more.
SW1-2 and SW1-4 must be set to NORMAL.
DATA can be read at the connection.
SCREEN ONE (NAVIGATOR'S HORIZONTAL DISPLAY KW991-ND)
This is the STARTUP / STATUS screen for the Console and the Head-up displays.
For some minutes after switch on the GPS/GLONASS data will not be available.
Note that when data is unavailable, the satellite position and status remains blank.
Note the number of satellites GLO/GPS for BOW and STERN, each figure indicates a
signal strength 0 to 5 for each satellite received.
Information on this Screen can be used in diagnosing possible problems.
A) NO MESSAGES
Seen on initial start up but will proceed through sequence to B.
If not then it is possible that: -
1 Loss of DC voltage at the relevant Sensor Interface – Check DC at Interface.
2 Defective Sensor Interface / NMEA data cable – Check data output at
Interface.
B) MESSAGES RECEIVED BUT NO DATA

Next in the Start up sequence then proceeds to C.
1 Break in the Antenna cable – Check continuity of cable.
2 Defective Antenna – Check LED on the Sensor (see page 22)
3 Locked Up / Defective Sensor – Switch off System, disconnect antenna cable
and run system up for a minimum of 120 minutes. This will induce a software
reset in the Sensor and bring the system back to normal.
C) DATA RECEIVED
When the Almanac is sufficiently acquired then proceeds to D.
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D) HEIGHT FIXED
The height becomes “FIXED” when the sensor considers its self reliable. This 2D
mode allows speed to be computed more accurately. Press to show the altitude
and geoidal separation.
Once HEIGHT FIXED is achieved, the display will after 10 seconds automatically
switch to SCREEN 2.
SATELLITE DATA
Speed is more accurate the more satellites are available. To let the user have a
ready “quality" or “reliability" indicator of speed the number of satellites is displayed.
Example "12" means a combination of Glonass and GPS satellites. The higher the
number the better. If 6 or less the indication will flash and the relevant speed may go
blank. On the Start up screen or Status screen 1, the signal strength for each satellite
used is displayed on a scale of 0 to 5.
SMIDS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN

Clean the screen using Anti-static cleaning pads or lint free cloth and glass polish.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as the filter material is soft and will
scratch easily.
LEDS and DATA OUTPUT

Self-explanatory LEDS on the PCB give confidence in the operation of the unit. The
NMEA data output can be read on a PC and is a further source of test data.
The NMEA 0183 output can be used to drive other instruments.
POSSIBLE “PROBLEMS”
The repeater will indicate “CHECK ALIGNMENT” if it detects errors on the gyro
signals input. In that case investigate possible problems with the gyro
Retransmission Unit.
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SHIPS MOVEMENT INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM
KW991 SMIDS DISPLAY OPERATOR’S GUIDE

KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
= Press to turn off display.
= Press to turn on display.
= Increases Illumination level.

Increases the Off Course Alarm window. (Optional)
= Decreases illumination level.

The lowest levels of illumination are unstable as a facet of the display,
but outside its spec. They are provided knowing they will be useful.
Decreases the Off Course Alarm window. (Optional)
= Press to turn the off course alarm on or off.

Hold for 10 seconds to clear the distance run value.
= Press to change display screen.
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SCREEN ONE (NAVIGATOR'S HORIZONTAL DISPLAY)
4
1 5
2 6
3 7
This is the STARTUP / STATUS screen for the Console and the Head-up displays.
For some minutes after switch on the GPS/GLONASS data will not be available.
Note that when data is unavailable, the satellite position and status remains blank.
1. Indicates the version of SMIDS programmed in the EPROM.

2. and 6. Sensor status.
3. and 7. GLONASS and GPS satellite signal strength.
4. Time UTC.
5. Position.
Note the number of satellites GLO/GPS for BOW and STERN, each figure indicates a
signal strength 0 to 5 for each satellite received.
Information on fields 2 and 6 can be used in diagnosing possible problems.
A) NO MESSAGES
Seen on initial start up but will proceed through sequence to B.
B) MESSAGES RECEIVED BUT NO DATA

Next in the Start up sequence then proceeds to C.
C) DATA RECEIVED
When the Almanac is sufficiently acquired then proceeds to D.
D) HEIGHT FIXED
The height becomes “FIXED” when the sensor considers its self reliable.
Once HEIGHT FIXED is achieved, the display will after 10 seconds automatically
switch to SCREEN 2.
Press the button to change to the next screen.
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SCREEN TWO (NAVIGATOR'S HORIZONTAL DISPLAY)
1 3
2 4
5
6
7
Here the Bow and Stern sideways movement and the ships longitudinal movement
are displayed.
1. Shows the speed in knots athwart ships at the Bow.

2. Shows the speed in knots athwart ships at the Stern.
3. Shows the speed in knots forward and astern in the direction of the ships Bow.
4. Distance displayed is derived from the speed over the ground in the direction
of the bow (normally) as was expected of a log. DISTANCE may be set to zero
by holding the button for 10 seconds.
5. Total Distance Run. TOTAL RUN may be set to zero by holding both the &
for 20 seconds
6. For convenience “distance at UTC….” saves the accumulated distance at
each hour so that it may be read at leisure
Press the button to change to the next screen.
SCREEN THREE (NAVIGATOR'S HORIZONTAL DISPLAY)
2 3
4
Here the Speed/EM Log (Dual axis if available) speed indications are displayed.
1. Shows the speed in knots forward and astern in the direction of the ships Bow.
2. Shows the speed in knots athwart ships.
3. Distance displayed is derived from the speed from the log.
4. Total Run displayed is derived from the speed from the log.
Note that Distance and Total Distance Run seen on this screen is derived from the
NMEA serial data from the parent log equipment.
NOTE! DISTANCE and TOTAL RUN can not be set to zero locally on this Display.
Pressing the button will return to the first screen.
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SCREEN FOUR (NAVIGATOR'S HORIZONTAL DISPLAY)
2
3
4
5
1 6
7
8
9
Here the Position and Status indications are displayed.

1. Shows the position latitude and longitude.
2. Indicates the location of the sensor used. (STERN or GEOLOG)
3. Time UTC. – Blanks out if data missing
4. COG. – Blanks out if data missing
5. SOG. – Blanks out if data missing
6. HDOP. – Flash if greater than 2 (minimum HDOP)
7. Total combination of GPS and GLONASS satellites acquired. – Flash if less
than 6 (minimum SATS)
8. Position – STANDARD, DIFFerential or NO FIX
9. System status: DATA MISSING (flash) No Data!
INVALID DATA (flash) Sensor Flags no good.
CAUTION (flash) HDOP or SATS have reach limits.
NO HEADING (flash) Heading Missing
INITIALISING For 15 seconds after switch ON.
RAIM NO DATA (flash) Sensor not sending.
RAIM UNSAFE (flash) Sensor reports Unsafe.
RAIM SAFE 0 Sensor reports OK.
Pressing the button will return to the first screen.
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SCREEN 1 (HEAD UP DOCKING AID DISPLAY )
This display gives the same data as screen one on the Navigators Horizontal display.
SCREEN 2 (HEAD UP DOCKING AID DISPLAY)
The display indicates, heading, bow lateral speed, fore and aft
speed and stem lateral speed.
1. The top line gives the total of usable GPS/GLONASS

satellites status. If 6 or less then the indication will flash and
the relevant speed field will go blank.
2. In this field the ship’s Gyro Heading is displayed.
3. Shows the speed in knots athwart ships at the Bow.
4. Shows the speed in knots forward and astern in the direction

of the ships Bow.
5. Shows the speed in knots athwart ships at the Stern.
CLEANING THE SCREEN
The standard unit is fitted with a plastic anti-glare display filter. This filter
material is soft the same as a computer screen and easily scratched. Anti-static
cleaning pads are available for cleaning computer screens available wherever
computers are sold. Keep a supply of them ready for use rather than anything
else

scratch easily.
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Fault Finding
If the NMEA serial data from the water log equipment goes missing the speed fields
will blank out and the message LOG DATA PROBLEM will appear.
1. Confirm the Log equipment is switched ON
2. Check the cable and terminations.
3. Check the NMEA output from the Log with a suitable data reader.
If the NMEA serial data from the water log equipment gets corrupted the check sums
will not be correct the speed fields will flash on and off and the message LOG DATA
PROBLEM will appear.
1. Check the cable and terminations.
2. Check the NMEA output from the Log with a suitable data reader.
If the problem continues contact the Log Manufacturer.
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KW991-HR HEADING DISPLAY
INTRODUCTION
A bright green vacuum fluorescent dot matrix display presents ships heading from
the gyro or magnetic compass. The VF display overcomes the disadvantages of
other electronic displays such as LCD, such that it can be seen in dark environments,
and has a higher contrast.
Screen presentations of heading are two TAPE displays, DIGITAL display and
DIGITAL with RATE OF TURN indicator, and OFF COURSE ALARM.
The unit connects to all standard gyro transmissions, and magnetic electronic
compasses. With two inputs, gyro and magnetic, the unit will change over to
magnetic if gyro fails. As an off course alarm it would normally receive only magnetic
compass heading, but can work from gyro or a second gyro.
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT 1. Stepper or 360:1 synchro gyro “Sperry” 90 x 400Hz transmission.

With the addition of an extra PCB (M type) and 1:1 / 36:1 synchro and
raw rectified stepper tracking rate > Freq/3 degrees per second.
NMEA 0183 heading input 1 (i.e. 2 NMEA inputs)
INPUT 2. NMEA 0183. All valid heading sentences, plus Cetrek and Yokogawa
4800 proprietary data.
OUTPUT 1. NMEA 0183 heading sentence.
DISPLAY: Fatuba vacuum fluorescent display 256 x 64 pixels. Viewing area

166mm x 41mm. Luminescence 540 cd/m2 typical. Protected by an
anti-glare filter.
CONTROLS: Illumination, alignment and screen presentation via a waterproof pad.
POWER: 10 to 35 volts DC at 12 watts. (Switch on surge 3A).
HOUSING: 260 x 160 x 90 mm die-cast aluminium housing. Provided with a

trunnion mount. Flush mount optional extra.
Note: DISPLAY FOR OUTSIDE USE
The unit is not designed to be fitted permanently in exposed positions. The main
reason is that the high-voltage fluorescent screen will not tolerate any ingress of
moisture and we cannot guarantee 100% weatherproof.
Units damaged by outside use are not covered by warranty.
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KW991 DISPLAY MOUNTINGS
FRONT VIEW
130mm
BASE VIEW
TRUNNION MOUNT
180mm
30mm 50mm
273mm
290mm
264mm
180mm
ALL FIXING
190mm HOLES 6mm
162mm
9mm
32mm 200mm
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INSTALLATION NOTES
SITING
Pre-planning and fore thought is essential for the practical siting of the display for
best visibility and access. It should be mounted so that it can be viewed from most
positions on the bridge, and with consideration against the bright sunlight. It should
be within reach of the vertically challenged to be able to change the illumination level.
Even with the anti-glare filter, direct light reflected off the screen can ruin its
performance. Adjustment of angle in its trunnion may help reduce the effect of
reflections.
CONNECTIONS
Remove the lid of the unit taking care when detaching the cables from the interface
board. Use the levers to remove the ribbon cable connector.
GYRO INPUT
The interface allows connections to most as per the input specifications.
For M type transmission and 1:1 or 36:1 Synchro an additional PCB has to be fitted
to order. The standard interface can connect to M type with a suitable EPROM but of
resolution to 1/3rd degree only not 1/6th.
NMEA 0183 INPUT
Use screened cable and earth from the sending end.
NMEA 0183 OUTPUT
Use A-B to drive pure opto isolated NMEA 0183 receivers. Use A-0 to drive
computers and non-standard equipment. Earth the screen at the heading repeater.
5v DRIVER OUTPUT ALARM OUTPUT with reference to SK1-6 the 0v line
D1 and D2 normally low and +5v on alarm. D3 normally +5v and 0v on alarm. The
drive capability is 10mA. It may be used to drive a low power audible alarm directly,
or to drive an external low power relay to switch a higher power alarm.
ALTERATIVE 5v OUTPUTS
These 5v outputs can be changed through the EPROM to give an output from the
following selection; 5v stepper output. Furuno clock and data output. Yokogawa data
output. Reversed heading output. Alarm output, “tick” output.
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TESTING
If the heading turns the wrong way reverse one pair of phase wires i.e. S1 and S2.
Read the data output on a laptop PC or any other device that can read NMEA 0183.
It can give data in plain language, which is the prime source of faultfinding
information.
HEADING REPEATER MODEL KW991
COMPASS COMPARATOR ALARM

A Compass Comparator Alarm will detect a gyro failure by comparing two heading
inputs (Also this may detect you going off course).
N.B. The KW991-HR repeater is not your gyro alarm
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COMMON TYPES OF GYRO TRANSMISSIONS
SYNCHRO TYPES
AMUR CC150 . 115v ref. 50/60v 500Hz sigs, synchro 360:1
ANSHUTZ Std 4 Std 6 50/60v ref. 20/24v 50/60Hz sigs, synchro 360:1
HOKUSHIN PY76-N2 115v ref. 90v sigs, 360:1 synchro, double-check.
KURS 4 . . 110v ref. 50v 60Hz sigs, synchro 360:1, others also.
MICROTECHNICA . 115v ref. 90v 60Hz sigs.
PLATH Type 71 . 115v ref. 90v 60Hz sigs, double-check.
VEGA 1404KN . 115v ref. 60v 60Hz sigs.
YOKOGAWA NAVITEC 110v ref. 60v 60Hz sigs, if 24v DC on treat as M-type.
STEPPER TYPES
ADMIRALTY M TYPE 24v M-type (EPROM option)
ANSHUTZ Std 20 . 24v –steps. NMEA 0183 or Anshutz private format.
ARMA BROWN Mk1 +steps.
ARMA BROWN Mk10 –steps.
SG BROWN 1000 . –steps.
PLATH NAVIGAT 7,8 –steps. Also 48step/degree bipolar.
ROBERTSON SKR80 + and –steps. Both encountered please check.
ROBERTSON SKR82 NMEA 0183 9600 baud.
SPERRY Mk 20 . Unsmoothed rectified – or +steps. Check for both.
SPERRY Mk 37 . Unsmoothed rectified 35v –steps.
SPERRY SR120, 130,140 35v –steps.
SPERRY VT6 . –steps. NMEA 0183 $HEHDT, xxx,xxxx,T
TOKIMEK . . 400Hz contactless transmitter (90x)
TOKIMEK . . 35v –steps.
YOKOGAWA CMZ250/300x 35v –steps. YOKOGAWA proprietary data.
GYRO INTERFACE WIRING
PURE DC STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS

S1 to S1–
S2 to S2–
S3 to S3–
Common + to S1+, S2+, S3+ (Most common stepper system)
PURE DC STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS

S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
Common – to S1–, S2–, S3–
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UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER

This is raw rectified. You can measure using a ‘scope. On a Multimeter you can
measure a voltage on AC range where as with pure DC you should not measure a
voltage. This connection uses the gyro repeater + and – supply which is normally
provided for illumination, and is the source for the stepper signals. This is called the
Common + and –.
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS

S1 to S1–
S2 to S2–
S3 to S3–
Common + to R1+, S1+, S2+, S3+
Common – to R2–
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS

S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
Common + to R1+
Common – to R2–, S1–, S2–, S3–
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS. Neg. line not available

S1 to S1– and via a diode to R2–
Common + to R1+, S1+, S2+, S3+
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS. Pos. line not available

S1 to S1+ and via a diode to R1+
Common – to R2–, S1–, S2–, S3–
M-TYPE STEPPER (Requires EPROM option)

S1 to S1+ and S3–
S2 to S2+ and S1–
S3 to S3+ and S2–
SYNCHRO 1 REV PER DEGREE. (N.B. DC SYNCHRO DO NOT CONNECT R1

AND R2)
S1 to S1+ and S3–
S2 to S2+ and S1–
S3 to S3+ and S2–
R1 to R1+
R2 to R2–
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CONNECTION FOR “90x CONTACTLESS TRANSMITTER” or “SYNCHRO”

This is found as the basic transmitting device in some Sperry and Tokimek gyros. It
looks like a synchro but has 6 connections instead of 5. The reference is fed with
115v 400Hz.
S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
R1 to R1+
R2 to R2–
N to S1–, S2–, S3–.
If this does not work reverse R1 and R2.
The 2 NMEA input version does not allow connection to stepper or Synchro.
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KW991-HR HEADING DISPLAY OPERATOR’S GUIDE
KEY PAD FUNCTIONS
Switch off Display illumination.
Switch on Display illumination.
Increase illumination. Increase CCA window.
Decrease illumination. Decrease CCA window.
Hold for 3 seconds to enter alignment mode. Keep holding then use
INC and DEC to align heading. Heading MUST be aligned or the wrong
course will be displayed! Heading from an NMEA 0183 source can not
be changed here; you must change it at its source.
Press to accept a “CHECK ALIGNMENT” error message.
Press to save or clear Course to Steer.
Hold at “Switch On” to enter demonstration mode.
Press to change the screen functions.

1) Tape repeater at 8 pixels per degree showing > +/– 30 degrees.
2) Tape repeater at 10 pixels per degree showing > +/– 25 degrees.
3) Digital heading and rate of turn indicator. (Degrees per minute).
4) Very large heading display. (Rounded to nearest degree).
5) Off Course or Compass Comparator Alarm.
ALARM LOGIC
GYRO (OR MAGNETIC COMPASS) ALARMS
“CHECK ALIGNMENT” is given whenever a false gyro stepper or Synchro state is

detected even if briefly. If this message is persistent it indicates a gyro transmission
fault NOT a fault with the Heading Repeater. Pressing will clear the Alarm State.
“GYRO FAIL” occurs after loss of gyro signal for several seconds.
The AUDIBLE alarm (if fitted) will sound on a heading fault ONLY if an alarm has
been set. To accept and cancel the audio alarm, press the button.
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COMPASS COMPARATOR ALARM
The alarm is OFF when disabled or the limit window is set to zero. The display and
audio alarms become active by toggling the button. The comparator alarm
compares the two heading inputs and ideally they should always stay the same. If
one input failed and the two diverged by more than the window setting, the alarm will
be raised.
If the second input is TRUE (gyro or SMIDS) the difference between the two is used
and displayed. If the second input is magnetic there could be a substantial fixed
difference between the two so the CCA allows for this and stores a correction to
make them equal at the time the alarm is enabled. (In effect applying correction for
variation and deviation at the time of pressing .
TYPICAL ALARM OPERATION
When the ship is on passage select the screen and open and increase the window
limits by using INC. ( to decrease it). Press to set the alarm. You will see the
bar indicate the divergence of the two headings. The alarm will be raised if the bar
passes the window limit lines. (You only need to come back to this screen to alter the
window limit lines).
The Compass Comparator Alarm will remain active with whatever screen you now
select. Thus you can now use it as a heading repeater on a tape display.
When you are going to change to a new course you do not disable the alarm, for both
inputs should stay synchronised. In a perfect world you need not switch the alarm off!
Unfortunately electronic magnetic compasses are prone to show errors as you
change course and location or pass close to large steel structures.
CLEANING THE SCREEN
The standard unit is fitted with a plastic anti-glare display filter. This filter material is
soft the same as a computer screen and easily scratched. Anti-static cleaning pads
are available for cleaning computer screens available wherever computers are sold.
Keep a supply of them ready for use rather than anything else.
scratch easily.
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APPROXIMATE CABLE REQUIREMENTS
NOTE!
All cables (with the exception of the Antenna RG213) originate from the MEU.
The MEU is normally located in the BRIDGE or an adjacent compartment.
BOW GRACIE located in a FORWARD Compartment below the foremast 200 to 280 Metres 6 Core Screened 2.5mm each conductor.
STERN GRACIE located in the BRIDGE or an adjacent compartment 10 to 30 Metres 6 Core Screened 2.5mm each conductor.
KW991-HR HEADING DISPLAY on the BRIDGE 10 to 30 Metres 6 Core Screened 1.0mm each conductor.
KW991-ND SMIDS NAVIGATIONAL DISPLAY on the BRIDGE 10 to 30 Metres 4 Core Screened 1.0mm each conductor.
KW991-SD SMIDS HEADUP DISPLAY on the BRIDGE 20 to 30 Metres 4 Core Screened 1.0mm each conductor.
KW991-SD SMIDS HEADUP DISPLAY on the PORT BRIDGE WING 30 to 40 Metres 4 Core Screened 1.0mm each conductor.
KW991-SD SMIDS HEADUP DISPLAY on the STBD BRIDGE WING 30 to 40 Metres 4 Core Screened 1.0mm each conductor.
AC SUPPLY from Switch Supply Panel (TBC) 3 Core Screened 2.5mm each conductor.
SPEED LOG DATA from the Speed Log (TBC) 2 Core Screened for NMEA
BOW ANTENNA on Fore Mast to BOW GRACIE 30 Metres RG213 Maximum
STERN ANTENNA on Aft Mast to STERN GRACIE 30 Metres RG213 Maximum
KW992-TFT SMIDS TFT DISPLAY in the BRIDGE 20 to 30 Metres 4 Core Screened 1.0mm each conductor.
KW994/5 SMIDS BLUTOOTH TX in the BRIDGE 20 to 30 Metres 4 Core Screened 1.0mm each conductor.
Type Total
6 Core Screened 2.5mm 340Mtr
3 Core Screened 2.5mm TBC
2 Core Screened (NMEA) TBC
RG213 60Mtr
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Cable Types
Cable 1
3 Core 13 amp
Cable 2
6 Core Screened. Conductor Thickness 2.5mm2.
Low Impedance to ensure minimum of 12v DC reaches the forward Sensor.
Cable 3
6 Core Screened. Conductor thickness 1.0mm2.
Current Rating 10 amp.
Cable 4
4 Core Screened. Conductor Thickness 1.0mm2.
Current Rating 10 amp.
Cable 5
2 Core Screened. 1 amp.
Cable 6
As dictated by type of Gyro.
Antenna Cables (Maximum length 30 Meters)
RG 213
Attenuation 10MHz 100MHz 1000Mhz
(per 10 M) 0.18dB 0.62dB 2.63dB
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M.E.U. – Terminal Connections

Equipment Signal Termination CORE Colour/No Cable Type MEU Termination
AC IN LINE 1 SK1-1 (LNE)

SHIP SUPPLY GROUND (AMI-1) SK1-1 (GND)
LINE 2 SK1-3 (LINE)
KW993 (24V+) SK1-1 SK6-1 (24V+)

G.R.A.C.I.E. (0V) SK1-2 SK6-2 (0V)
BOW
(RTCM IN A) SK1-3 SK6-3 (RTCM A)
(RTCM IN B) SK1-4 (AMI-2) SK6-4 (RTCM B)
(DATA OUT A) SK1-5 SK6-5 (DATA IN A)
(DATA OUT B) SK1-6 SK6-6 (DATA IN B)
(SCREEN) SK1-7 SK6-7 (SCREEN)
KW993 (24V+) SK1-1 SK7-1 (24V+)

G.R.A.C.I.E. (0V) SK1-2 SK7-2 (0V)
STERN
(RTCM IN A) SK1-3 SK7-3 (RTCM A)
(RTCM IN B) SK1-4 (AMI-2) SK7-4 (RTCM B)
KW991-HR (24V+) SK3-1 SK8-1 (24V+)

HEADING (0V) SK3-3 SK8-2 (0V)
DISPLAY
(DATA IN A) SK2-1 SK8-3 (DATA OUT A)
BRIDGE
(DATA IN B) SK2-2 (AMI-3) SK8-4 (DATA OUT B)
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SPEED LOG NMEA 0183 A SK9 (NMEA 0183 A)

(OPTION) (AMI-5)
NMEA 0183 B SK9 (NMEA 0183 B)
SPARE NMEA 0183 A (AMI-5) SK10 (NMEA 0183 A)

(OPTION) NMEA 0183 B SK10 (NMEA 0183 B)
RTCM DIFFIRENTIAL NMEA 0183 A (AMI-5) SK11 (NMEA 0183 A)

DATA INPUT
(OPTION) NMEA 0183 B SK11 (NMEA 0183 B)
KW991-ND (24V+) SK3-1 SK12-1 (24V+)

SMIDS DISPLAY (0V) SK3-3 SK12-2 (0V)
(NAV)
(DATA IN A) SK2-1 (AMI-4) SK12-3 (DATA OUT A)
BRIDGE
(DATA IN B) SK2-2 SK12-4 (DATA OUT B)
KW991-SD (24V+) SK3-1 SK13-1 (24V+)

(HEADUP)
BRIDGE
KW991-SD (24V+) SK3-1 SK14-1 (24V+)

PORT
BRIDGE WING
(OPTION) (DATA IN B) SK2-2 SK14-4 (DATA OUT B)
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KW991-SD (24V+) SK3-1 SK15-1 (24V+)

STARBOARD
BRIDGE WING
(OPTION) (DATA IN B) SK2-2 SK15-4 (DATA OUT B)
KW991 (24V+) SK3-1 SK16-1 (24V+)

(OPTION)
KW991 (24V+) SK3-1 SK17-1 (24V+)

(OPTION)
KW991 (24V+) SK3-1 SK18-1 (24V+)

(OPTION)
KW991 (24V+) SK3-1 SK19-1 (24V+)

(OPTION)
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200 PULSES (CONTACT) SK20-1 (RELAY)

PER NAUTICAL (CONTACT) SK20-2 (RELAY)
MILE
(OPTION) (SCREEN) SK20-3 (SCREEN)
(AMI-4)
(CONTACT) SK20-4 (RELAY)
(CONTACT) SK20-5 (RELAY)
(SCREEN) SK20-6 (SCREEN)
SPEED AND (NMEA A) SK21-1 (NMEA OUT A)

HEADING (0V) SK21-2 (0V)
(AMI-5)
(OPTION)
(NMEA B) SK21-3 (NMEA OUT B)
SHIPS (NMEA A) SK22-1 (NMEA OUT A)

NAVIGATION (0V) (AMI-5) SK22-2 (0V)
EQUIPMENT
(OPTION)

EQUIPMENT
(OPTION)

EQUIPMENT
(OPTION)
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SHIPS (NMEA A) (AMI-5) SK25-1 (NMEA OUT A)

NAVIGATION (0V) SK25-2 (0V)
EQUIPMENT
(OPTION)

NAVTALK (24V+) (AMI-4) SK17-1 (24V+)
BRIDGE (0V) SK17-2 (0V)
(OPTION)
(NMEA A) SK23-1 (NMEA OUT A)
- - SK23-2 (0V)
Equipment Term Signal CORE Colour/No JB 2 CORE Colour/No Cable Type MEU Termination
KW992-TFT Pin 9 (24V+) JB2-1 (AMI-4) SK15-1 (24V+)
DISPLAY Pin 5 (0V) JB2-2 SK15-2 (0V)
BRIDGE
Pin 3 (NMEA A) JB2-3 SK25-1 (NMEA OUT A)
POWER & DATA - - - JB2-4 - SK25-2 (0V)
‘DSUB’ RS422
Pin 6 (NMEA B) JB2-5 SK25-3 (NMEA OUT B)
(OPTION)
SHELL (SCREEN) JB2-6 SK25-4 (SCREEN)
Equipment Term Signal CORE Colour/No JB 1 CORE Colour/No Cable Type MEU Termination
KW994 PL1-2 (24V+) Red JB1-1 (AMI-4) SK19-1 (24V+)
BLUTOOTH TX PL1-1 (0V) Blue JB1-2 SK19-2 (0V)
BRIDGE
Pin 2 (NMEA A) Red JB1-3 SK23-1 (NMEA OUT A)
POWER - PL1 - - - JB1-4 - SK23-2 (0V)
DATA -
‘DSUB’ RS232
Pin 5 (NMEA B) Black JB1-5 SK23-3 (NMEA OUT B)
(OPTION) SHELL (SCREEN) JB1-6 SK23-4 (SCREEN)
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SMIDS INSTALLATION DATA
Pre Installation Checks

Comments
Bow cable Continuity Ω
Insulation Ω
Port Wing cable Continuity Ω
Insulation Ω
Stbd Wing cable Continuity Ω
Insulation Ω
Mains supply available

Gyro Type
Pre Power Up Checks

Comments
Bow Antenna cable Continuity Ω
Insulation Ω
Stern Antenna cable Continuity Ω
Insulation Ω
Re-check Termination’s
Display SW1
GRACIE SW1
Post Power Up Checks

Comments
DC level at MEU for Bow GRACIE
DC level at MEU for Stern GRACIE
DC level at Bow GRACIE
DC level at Bow GRACIE for Antenna
DC level at Stern GRACIE
DC level at Stern GRACIE for Antenna
Check NMEA I/P LED in MEU from Bow GRACIE
Check NMEA I/P LED in MEU from Stern GRACIE
Check NMEA I/P LED in MEU for Heading Display
Check NMEA O/P LED in MEU for Heading Display
Check Alignment of Heading Display
Heading Display cycles through screens
SMIDS Displays cycle through screens
Note GPS/GLO Satellites acquired Bow GLO GPS
Note GPS/GLO Satellites acquired Stern GLO GPS
AMI Manual KW919 Doc No: AMI TM919
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1. EPROM issue SMIDS Displays SMIDS
2. EPROM issue GRACIES GRACIE
3. EPROM issue M.E.U. MUX
3. EPROM issue M.E.U. SPLASH
3. EPROM issue M.E.U. SMIDS
4. EPROM issue Heading Display CCA
5. Check and note GPS / GLONASS reception strengths
6. Check all cables are neatly secured
7. Give brief to ship staff
8. Make note of any ship staff’s suggestions
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EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS
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TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATION

IEC60945
TÜV Certificates:
SJ613140-002 Vibration
SX613140-004 High Temperature
SX613140-005 Damp Heat Cyclic
SX613140-006 Low Temperature
OO613140/01 EMC
Lloyds Certificate for additional Tests:

05/00024 Vibration, Salt Spray and Enclosure Protection
IEC61023
TÜV Test Report:
RM200591-01
QINETIQ Type Approval Certificate:

QQ-MED-0107-01
USCG Approval Number:

165.105/EC0191/0107-01
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Ships Movement Information Display System

Document Date Modification Number (where applicable)

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DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE!

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

This unit has a high voltage source inside.

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OPERATION AND TECHNICAL MANUAL

AMI MARINE LTD

Tel No 44(0) 23 8048 0450

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KW919 SMIDS Docking System consisting of the following:

- 1 Set KW990 SMIDS MEU in Bridge / Adjacent compartment

- 1 Set KW991-HR Heading Repeater Interface in Main Bridge

- 1 Set KW991-ND Navigational Display in Main Bridge

- 1 Set KW993 Satellite Receiver Astern

- 1 Set KW900-AN Antenna and fixings on Aft Mast

- 1 Set KW993 Satellite Receiver Forward

- 1 Set KW900-AN Antenna and fixings on Fore Mast

Option 1. Fixed Bridge Wing Displays (Simulates Conventional Doppler System)

- 1 Set KW991-SD Head Up Display in Main Bridge

- 1 Set KW991-SD Head Up Display plus Enclosure on Port Bridge Wing

- 1 Set KW991-SD Head Up Display plus Enclosure on Starboard Bridge Wing

- 1 Set KW994/5 Blue Tooth TX and PDA

- 1 Set KW992 TFT Display

- 1 Set KW909-NAV NAVTALK Data Distribution Unit

- 1 Set Flush Mount KW991 Display

Please Note! Options 1 and 2 are suggestions only. For customised

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The speed information is displayed on rugged instruments, or PC based displays, or

The combination of GPS and GLONASS satellites achieves high accuracy

Position accuracy 95% better than +/-16 metre.

SMIDS INSTALLATION NOTES

MOUNTING THE MAIN UNIT

INSTALLING THE SENSORS (GRACIE)

CABLE TO THE BOW

4 cores (2 pairs) are needed, 6 cores (3 pairs) if differential corrections are to be

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SMIDS MAIN UNIT SPECIFICATION

VOLTAGE: 110/220VAC 50/60Hz SWITCHABLE

ISS CHANGE DATE - INIT DRAWN

KW919 FILE NAME

SMIDS MAIN ELECTRONICS UNIT 919MEU.DOC

SMIDS MAIN UNIT FIXING BRACKET

Mounting Brackets to be fabricated from flat

ISS CHANGE DATE - INIT DRAWN

KW990 FILE NAME

SMIDS MEU 990Brackets.DOC

MOUNTING BRACKETS DWG No

KW991 DISPLAYS (VERTICAL)

TRUNNION MOUNT CUT OUT

ISS CHANGE DATE - INIT DRAWN

SMIDS HEADS UP DISPLAY 991SD.DOC

KW991 DISPLAYS (HORIZONTAL)

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

ISS CHANGE DATE - INIT DRAWN