OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

ModelMSM-4000B1-A

2005.10 NC

This manual contains cautionary instructions to observe for safe use of the Anti Rolling
Gyro. Please make sure you read these instructions carefully and become familiar with
them before using the Anti Rolling Gyro to prevent any accident that could result from
failure to observe them. It is recommended that you keep this manual available for quick
reference.

Please make sure to deliver this manual to customers who finally operate the
Anti Rolling Gyros.

The cautionary instructions shown here are to ensure the correct and safe use of the Anti
Rolling Gyro and to avoid personal injury or boat damage. They are identified by the
headings and symbols that have their meanings explained below. These headings and
symbols will help understand the nature of the instructions.

WARNING

Precautions if ignored which could result in serious injury or

death.

CAUTION

Precautions if ignored which could result in non-fatal injury to

people or damage to property.

Symbols

PROHIBITED USE
Do not operate during stormy weather or waves exceeding 7
feet (2.1m) to avoid serious injury.

ELECTRIC SHOCK
This symbol is used to indicate danger of electric shock
resulting from touching electric wiring terminals (especially
those of the Motor Driver).

HIGH TEMPERATURE
This symbol is used to indicate danger of a burn resulting from
touching a part that becomes hot during operation of the device
(damper for example).

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These instructions contain correct handling and operational procedures for the Anti Rolling
Gyro (the ARG) and information for the proper maintenance and inspection of the ARG.
You must read these instructions before starting to operate the ARG so that you correctly
understand the characteristics of the ARG.
These instructions and the warnings attached to the ARG may not cover all the possible
dangers caused by improper use of the ARG.
Therefore, it is recommended that you contact the Sales Agent or Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, LTD. (the MHI), if you have any questions regarding the operational procedure
or on the contents of these instructions.
Please note that due to product improvements in the future, the contents of these
instructions may change.
It is important to keep these instructions available for review by each operator of the ARG.
The Sales Agent or MHI will not bear any responsibility for damage to the ARG, injury to
any person, loss of profit or consequential damages or claim by any third party, which is
caused by any deviation from the correct handling or operational procedures described in
these instructions.

Contents
Page

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

To avoid serious Injury / Death / Malfunction

Specifications
Configurations
Check before operation
Operating the ARG
What to do in case of operational problems
Warranty, Service and Maintenance
Installation

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5
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1. To avoid serious Injury / Death / Malfunction

WARNING

The ARG is a device exclusively intended to improve the comfort of

people on a boat.

The ARG is designed to improve the comfort of you and passengers on a

boat. Do not operate during stormy weather or waive exceeding 7 feet
(2.1m) to avoid serious injury. The use of the ARG under stormy weather
conditions or waive exceeding 7 feet (2.1m) may add excessive load the
ARG and cause damage or malfunction. The ARG should be turned off in
stormy weather or waive exceeding 7 feet (2.1m).

WARNING

Do not open the ARG cover.

During operation, the ARG components inside the cover are rolling; opening
the cover can cause injury to you. In the event of a malfunction, have
inspection done at your sales agent if it necessitates opening the cover.

WARNING

Be sure to use only the Motor Driver specially designed for the ARG.

Only use the Motor Driver supplied by MHI. If you use a different kind of
Motor Driver, it may result in malfunction of the ARG, which could lead to
interference with the running of the boat or to an accident.
To prevent an electric shock, do not touch the electric terminals.

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WARNING

Do not make exceeding repetitive 6 turns a minute during operation

of the units.

ARG is intended to suppress rolling of the boat at anchoring or trolling. Do

not operate ARG when exceeding repetitive 6 turns a minute to avoid
damage to the ARG and injury.

WARNING

Do not touch the ARG while it is operating.

When the ARG is operating, the dampers and ARG cover heat up. You could
burn yourself if you touch the ARG during operation.

Damper

WARNING

Do not place objects or sit on the ARG

cover.

The ARG cover is not a strength member. If you place objects or sit
on the ARG cover it could result in failure.
During operation the ARG components inside the cover are rolling;
broken the ARG cover could be caused injury or death.

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CAUTION

Turn off the switch if abnormal conditions

occur.

If you notice an unusual noise, vibration or any other abnormality

during operation of the ARG, immediately turn off the switch to shut
down the ARG. Keeping the ARG running under abnormal conditions
could result in failure.

CAUTION

Use all the installed ARG units.

Always use all the installed ARG units. Using only a few of them
could lead to malfunction of the whole system.

CAUTION

Do not disassemble the ARG or use a

substitute for any of its parts.

Do not disassemble the ARG yourself, replace any of its parts, or use it
for any purpose other than that for which it was designed. MHI will accept
no responsibility if such actions lead to failure.

CAUTION

Do not install the ARG in a place where it is

likely to get covered in seawater.

The ARG is not waterproof.

If it gets covered in seawater it may lead to malfunction.

ON
ON
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2. Specifications
Table2-1

ARG unit specifications 1EA

Item
Model
Dimensions
Weight
Power supply
Power
consumption*1)
Performance

Others

Specifications
MSM-4000B1-A
1000mm(width) 720mm(depth) 700mm(height)/
39.4 inch(width) 28.3 inch(depth) 27.6 inch(height)
Approximately 700kg/ 1543 lbs.
Supplied by exclusive Motor Driver (MAA-2000/4000-A200)
(Alternating current single-phase 220-240V 50/60Hz /three-phase 200-240V
50/60Hz)
Single-phaseApproximately 4.8kW(Max) 3.5kW(Max) (Steady-state)
Three-phaseApproximately 4.3kW(Max) 3.0kW(Max) (Steady-state)
The ARG suppress a rolling motion or a rolling angular velocity of the boat.
Mechanism of the ARG is to rotate the flywheel to the high-speed
(Approximately 3750rpm) to produces the force (torque).
Start up duration to the rated speed: Approximately 40 minutes
To stop the operation completely from the steady-state: Approximately 60 minutes

*1) Power consumption varies with the customer generator.

The ARG is declared to meet the CE Directive as follows.
Council Directive:

EMC:

89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC

Reference Directives: Machinery: 98/37/EC

LVD:

73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC

Applicable Standards: Machinery: EN292-1 (1991), EN292-2 (1991)

LVD:

EN60204-1 (1997)

EMC:

EN50081-2 (1993)
EN61000-6-2 (1999)

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Table 2-2

Motor Driver Specifications1EA

Item
Model
Dimension
Weight
Control method

Specifications
MAA-2000/4000-A200
340mm(width)218mm(depth)245mm(height)
13.4inch(width)8.6 inch(depth)9.7 inch(height)
Approximately 12kg/ 26.5lbs
Inverter control

Alternating current single-phase 220-240V 50/60Hz / three-phase

200-240V 50/60Hz*1)
Remote switch: connect to the Motor Driver to remote control the
ARG operation (On/Off).
Options
ARG can be switched on/off by this remote switch.
outer connecting
Start check lamp: connect to the Motor Driver to confirm the ARG is
terminal
in operation or not.
(Please prepare by
Rotation rate check lamp: connect to the Motor Driver to confirm
customer)
the ARG had reached the rated rotational speed (steady-state) or
not.
Power input

*1) The Motor Driver is able to use both single-phase and three-phase. Please choose
appropriate power input for your need.

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3. Configurations

Motor Driver unit

ARG unit

Motor Driver

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4. Check before operation

Before initial operation of your boat, check the followings.
(1) Please confirm Warning and Caution in attachedAnti Rolling Gyro Installation
Manual.
(2) Please inspect the items in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 ARG inspection-before initial operation

No

Inspection area

1
2

ARG unit
installation

Inspection item
Is there any loosen installation nut or bolt?
Tight them completely by the nut which prevents
loosening.
Any corrosion or deformation?

Is installation environment good? No dust, no

flammables, no water around

Any corrosion or deformation?

Any oil leakage?

ARG unit

Any loose connection of connectors?

(Is the connector completely latched?)

Is it grounded to the boat?

Is there any loosen installation nut or terminal bolt?

9
10

Motor Driver

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12

Any corrosion or deformation?

Any incorrect wiring?
Is it grounded to the boat?
Is supplied product liability (PL) label attached to
somewhere around remote switch?PROHIBITED USE
Dont operate during stormy weather and excessive
high wave condition

Others

Result

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5. Operating the ARG

5-1 Method of operation
Please operate the ARG according to the procedure below.
(1) Starting
Start the power generator on boat, which supply the electricity for ARG.
Set the switch to ON of the circuit breaker.
Set the switch to ON of the remote switch which operate the ARG. If
start check lamp is used, check the lamp whether it is on or not.
ARG takes approximately 40 minutes to reach rated rotational speed
after set the remote switch ON.
If the rotation rate check lamp is used, the lamp will light ON
approximately 40 minutes later.
There should be no unusual noise or vibration during the operation.
If the test run is performed on the sea, anti rolling effect should be felt
approximately 40 minutes after starting. Confirm this by feeling.

(2) Stopping
Turn the remote switch OFF.
Confirm the start check lamp and the rotation rate check lamp is OFF
too.
Turn the circuit breaker OFF, then turn off the ARGs power generator.
After cut off the power supply to the ARG, ARG stops its operation
gradually. It takes approximately 1 hour the system becomes ineffective
completely.

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Warning

If you notice an unusual noise, vibration or any other abnormality during

operation of the ARG, immediately turn off the switch to shut down the ARG.
Keeping the ARG running under abnormal conditions could lead to failure.

Warning

Use all the installed ARG units.

Always use all the installed ARG units. Using only a few of them could lead
to malfunction of the whole system.

Warning Stay away from the ARG units while the system is operating.

Warning

Do not remove the top and side covers from ARG unit. The inner parts of
an operating ARG unit are moving at dangerously high speeds.

Warning Do not touch any operating ARG unit; it could be hot.

Warning

ARG cover has blowholes for inside cooling. (See Figure 5-1.)
If you put finger or foreign substances in the blowholes it could be cause
of injury or malfunction. If dust enters in the blowholes it could be cause
of

malfunction.

Blowholes
(The reverse side is
the same)

Figure 5-1

ARG unit blowholes

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Warning Do not place objects or sit on the ARG cover.

Warning It takes about 1 hour after the switch has been turned off for the ARG to
stop completely. If you turn the switch back on before the unit has
stopped completely, self shutdown circuit may occur due to over current.
In this case, release the over current of the Motor Driver and then restart
the ARG.

(Refer to Restating in Section 5-2.)

It will be better not to restart the ARG for at least 1 hour after shutdown.

Warning Never touch the ARG unit and Motor Driver until it completely stops.

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5-2 Restarting
If restart the ARG due to any kind of anomalies, turn off the remote switch, then
turn off the circuit breaker. This will stop the power supply to the Motor Driver,
and the Motor Driver become reset. Confirm the Motor Drivers charge lamp is
OFF restart the ARG according to the procedures in Section 5-1

Please check the ARGs operation is completely off to perform the restarting.

5-3 Automatic Fast return functions

(1) Description of the functions
The ARG has a function that is called automatic return functions.

It is a

function that the ARG will not be turned off even the main power generator
turned off for a moment. This function is valid only for the following
conditions.
If the boat temporary use an electricity from the ground to start the ARG
and then change it from the boat (power generator) to supply the
electricity.
If there are some power generators on the boat and want to change the
generator to get applicable electric capacity during the ARGs operation.
A customer does not need to prepare any extra parts or wirings to get this
function.

(2) Procedure for automatic fast return function

A customer does not need to do any special operation to get this function.

Table 5-1 describes the procedure from the time the power generator is
temporary turned off and to the ARG reduce its rotational speed and
automatically return it to normal speed. When you use this automatic fast return
function, confirm this procedure carefully and check the start check lamp and
rotation rate check lamp all the time. If dust enters in the blowholes it could be
cause of injury or malfunction.

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Table 5-1

No.

Operation

Procedure for automatic Fast return function

ARGs condition

Power
generator

Remote
switch

Start
check
lamp

Rotation rate
check lamp

ARG
is in operation

Steady-state
rotational speed.

ON

ON

ON

Change the
power generator
Reduce the
(Turn off the main rotational speed
power generator)

OFF

ON

OFF

Change the
power generator
Restarting
(Turn on the main
power generator)

ON

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

Steady-state
rotational speed

ON

Caution When automatic fast return function is used to turn off the main power
generator, keep the remote switch ON all the time. If you change it to OFF
during its operation, the ARG will have excessive current and it will start the
protective function of the Motor Driver to stop the whole system.

Caution If you operate the ARG for the first time, follow the procedure below and
Section5-1 Method of operation. If you turn the ARG on by the main
power generator or the circuit breaker with a remote switch is On, it starts
the automatic fast return function. Then the ARG takes for a while to start.
Main power generator is ON

Remote switch is ON

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6. What to do in case of operational problems

Before contact to your sales agent or manufacture, please check your problems
according to Table 6-1. Also, please read Anti Rolling Gyro Installation Manual
carefully to help your problems.
No.

Problem

The
ARG
does
not
operate
even though
the power
switch
is
ON.

Table 6-1 Fault finding table for ARG

Possible cause
Step to take
Check the wirings include below.
Check the connection of the terminals R/L1,S/L2,T/L3
of the Motor Driver, which should be connected to the
power supply.
Check
the
connection
of
the
terminals
U/T1,V/T2,W/T3 of the Motor Driver, which should be
connected to the ARG unit.
Power circuit
Check the terminals other than specified in this
is incorrectly wired.
manual are not used.
Check the connection between the power supply and
the ARG. The connector of the ARG should be
latched completely.
Check the connecting terminals of the Motor Driver,
which should not have any foreign metal residue
attached.
Confirm the wirings include below.
Check if there is no short circuit between DCM1
and DI1 of the Motor Driver when the remote switch
is OFF.
Signal circuit
Check the connecting terminals of the Motor Driver,
is incorrectly wired.
which should not have any foreign metal residue
attached.
Test the circuit of connector area or wires to check
the connection failure.
Circuit breakers switch Turn on the circuit breaker again according to the
is not turned on.
procedures in this manual.
Check the capacity of the power generator, which
should not exceed the mass of the total ARGs power
Power generator is not
used.
producing
enough
Check the phase of the power generator and the
power.
R/L1,S/L2,T/L3 terminals of the Motor Driver if they
are using a same phase.
Stop the ARG completely, and then restart according
Restart of ARG is
to the procedures in this manual.
attempted before it Check the remote switch was on when turned on the
main power generator. Make sure to turn off the
completely stops after
remote switch and then turn on the main power
shutdown.
generator, then turn on the remote switch.
Remote switch is not Connect the remote switch between DCM1andDI1of
used
the Motor Driver.
Selected the wrong
Confirm the correct remote switch as specified in this
type of the remote
manual.
switch.
Wrong starting steps Restart the ARG as follows.
were taken (turned on
Power generator supply: ON
the automatic fast
Circuit breaker: ON
return function).
Remote switch: ON
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No.

Problem

Breaker switch
trips
immediately
after it has been
turned on.

Start check
lamp does not
light on.

Rotation
rate
check
lamp
does not light
on.

Table 6-1 Fault finding table for ARG

Possible cause
Step to take
Check the short circuit of the power circuit
between the power generator and the ARG unit.
Check the ground lead and shield line, which
should be connected to only the terminal
specified in this manual.
Power circuit is

Check the Motor Drivers terminal, it should be

incorrectly wired.
the one specified in this manual.
Check the connecting terminals of the Motor
Driver, which should not have any foreign metal
residue attached.
Check the short circuit of the power circuit
between the power generator and the ARG unit.
Check the ground lead and shield line, which
should be connected to only the terminal
specified in this manual.
Ground fault.
Check the Motor Drivers terminal, it should be
the one specified in this manual.
Check the connecting terminals of the Motor
Driver, which should not have any foreign metal
residue attached.
Confirm the wirings include below
Check the operation lamp connection between
+24 and DO1.
Check the ground lead and shield line, which
Signal circuit
should be connected to only the terminal
is incorrectly wired.
specified in this manual.
Check the connecting terminals of the Motor
Driver, which should not have any foreign metal
residue attached.
Check the lamp, which should be the one
Selected wrong type of
specified in this manual(+24VDC 50mA
lamp.
maximum).
Confirm the wirings include below
Check and confirm the rotation rate check lamps
Signal circuit
connection between +24 and DO2
is incorrectly wired.
Check the ground lead and shield line, which
should be connected to only the terminal
specified in this manual.
Check the lamp, which should be the one
Selected wrong type of
specified in this manual(+24VDC 50mA
lamp.
maximum).

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No.

Problem

ARG stops after

turned on or
during
the
operation.

GPS , radio or
other equipment
have noise after
the ARG is in
operation.

ARG
has
unusual noise
or vibration.

Table 6-1 Fault finding table for ARG

Possible cause
Step to take
Check the capacity of the power generator, which
should not exceed the mass of the total ARGs
power used.
Check the phase of the power generator and the
Power generator is not
R/L1,S/L2,T/L3 terminals of the Motor Driver if
producing
enough
they are using a same phase.
power.
The power generator that is used to supply the
ARG is also used for another equipment, which
consumes big amount of electricity and it causes
the power generator produce not enough power.
If other equipment is turned on, it decreases the
Electric shutdown due
voltage momentary and it stops the ARG. Please
to the other equipment
turn the other equipment on first, then turn the
use.
ARG on.
Check the type of the connecting line for the
ARG whether appropriate shield line is used.
Check the both side of the shield line if it is
The ARGs noise is
grounded to the designated point specified in this
affecting
the
other
manual.
equipments noise.
Keep the distance between the other equipment
and the ARG and/or its wirings.
Check the earth connection between the ARG
and the boat.
Check the serial number of the ARG unit and the
Motor Driver to confirm they are the same.
Selected wrong
Check the connection of U/T1,V/T2,W/T3
rotational direction.
terminal of the Motor Driver and 1,2,3 terminal of
the ARG connector.
There is a mechanical resonance to the ARG
during the time that rotational speed become
steady-state. Please wait until it becomes
Effect of resonance.
steady-state rotational speed.
If there is a resonance to the hull or wall,
reinforce the area to have enough strength.
When the environmental temperature is low, the
bearings might have some noise especially just
Effect of environmental
after the starting. In this case, leave it until the
temperature.
rotational speed become steady-state and the
bearings will not make a noise any longer.

(Note) To restart the ARG, please follow the Section 5 Operating the ARGof this manual.

Caution

If none of the symptoms in Table 6-1 applies, please contact your sales
agent whose address is shown at the end of this manual.

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7. Warranty, Service and Maintenance

(1) Warranty
The warranty for the ARG is a LIMITED WARRANTY that the ARG is free of defects
in design, workmanship and materials at the time of delivery.

The remedy for any

breach is expressly limited to repair or replacement as described below.

Warranty Period.

The warranty for the ARG shall expire one year after date of

purchase by the end user.

In no event shall MHI have any obligation to remedy any

defect (including latent defects) if ARG Owner fails to deliver notice to the Sales
Agent or MHI specifically identifying the defect prior to the expiration of the Warranty
Period. Any corrective work (including without limitation, any repaired or replaced
item) furnished under the warranty shall carry the same LIMITED WARRANTY on the
same terms for same period ending one year after the date of sale of the ARG.
Warranty Notices.

If Owner discovers any defect in the ARG, you must deliver

written notice to your sales agent or MHI specifically describing the defect on or
before the expiration of the Warranty Period. MHI at its expense and option shall
thereupon promptly correct any Defect by (1) correcting the Defect, (2) repairing any
defective part of the ARG, or (3) delivering with freight prepaid to the Site necessary
replacement parts.

The duties, liabilities, and obligations of MHI under this warranty

does not extend to any adjustments, alterations, repairs, additions, corrections, or

replacements which are required as a result of abnormal operation of the ARG,
erosion and galvanic corrosion or wear and tear, abuse, accident or damages caused
by operator or a third party.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
WARRANTY, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES OF
ANY KIND, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR WHATSOEVER. ARG OWNER AGREES TO
DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSED HEREIN.
THE REMEDY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, IS THE ARG OWNER'S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY FAILURE BY MHI TO COMPLY WITH ITS
WARRANTIES WHETHER THE CLAIMS OF ARG OWNER ARE BASED IN
CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR
OTHERWISE.
No recovery of consequential damages ARG
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Owner shall have no right to recover any
indirect, consequential, loss of profit, loss of use,
loss

of

opportunity,

incidental

or

special

damages or damage to vessel or any other

property for any defect or non conformity in the
ARG.

(2) Service and Maintenance

MHI recommends you to have your ARG serviced
regularly to ensure you can use it safely and for a
long time. Desirable service frequency is once a
year. These services will be charged for. Please
contact your sales agent for details.
Service and Maintenance items:
Oil leakage
Loose bolts and other fasteners
Inspection of parts

Caution

Do not disassemble the ARG yourself, or replace any of its parts, or use it
for any purpose other than that for which it was designed. MHI will accept
no responsibility if such actions lead to any failure, or personal injury.

8. Installation
The attached Installation Manual describes the instructions on how to install the ARG
on your boat. To install the ARG, it may be necessary to make appropriate
reinforcements to the boat and it is also necessary to provide an appropriate power
supply (generator). Your sales agent will be happy to assist you in providing further
information about this.

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The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.

This manual was written with the greatest possible care. However, if you find any parts that
are mistaken or doubtful, please contact the Sales Agent or MHI.
The Sales Agent or MHI will be glad to provide you with extra copies for use with the ARG.
The Sales Agent or MHI will not bear any responsibility for any malfunction, damage, loss of
revenue or claim from a third party arising from the installation or wiring of the device in a
way other than that described in this manual.

Sales Agent

Manufacture

NAGOYA GUIDANCE & PROPULSION SYSTEMS WORKS ARG Group

Address1200, Higashi-tanaka, Komaki-shi, Aichi-ken 485-8561 JAPAN