Navigat X MK 1

Operator, Technical, Installation and Service Manual
NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10
SR 180-MK 1 Mod. 10
Digital Gyrocompass System
11 AUG 98 REV A
Stock No.056310
Printed in Germany
3-149 MK110ENG.P65
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NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10
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LIST OF CONTENTS
Chap./
Sect.
Page
1
1.1
1.2
DESCRIPTION
Design and Main Features ..................................................................... 1-01
Technical Data ........................................................................................ 1-02
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
2.3.8
2.3.9
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.2
OPERATION
Display and Control Elements ................................................................ 2-01
Operating Conditions ............................................................................. 2-01
Operation ................................................................................................ 2-02
Power-up Sequence ...................................................................... 2-02
Heading Reference Source Selection ........................................... 2-02
Display Illumination ........................................................................ 2-02
Confirm Alarm / Mute Alarm Buzzer .............................................. 2-02
Menu Operation ............................................................................. 2-03
Menu Structure .............................................................................. 2-04
Display Data Selection................................................................... 2-05
Optional Functions ......................................................................... 2-06
North Speed Error Correction ........................................................ 2-06
Manual Settings ..................................................................................... 2-07
Speed/Latitude Input for Automatic Error Correction .................... 2-07
Heading Difference Alarm Threshold ............................................ 2-07
Magnetic Variation ......................................................................... 2-08
North Speed Error Correction ........................................................ 2-08
Voyage Data Printer (Set. NAVIPRINT) ......................................... 2-08
Rate Of Turn Damping Time Constant / Alarm Threshold ............. 2-09
Manual Settings Overview .......................................................... 2-10
Setup Menu User Setup ...................................................................... 2-11
Date / Time .................................................................................... 2-11
Software Version ............................................................................ 2-11
Magnetic Compass Calibration Table ............................................ 2-11
User Setup Overview .................................................................. 2-12
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3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
ALARMS AND ERRORS

Alarm System ......................................................................................... 3-01
Alarm Indication ............................................................................. 3-01
Alarm Relays ................................................................................. 3-02
Error List ........................................................................................ 3-02
Service Setup 2 ...................................................................................... 3-03
Access Code .................................................................................. 3-03
Gyrosphere Data ........................................................................... 3-03
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3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.1
Op. Time Counter ........................................................................... 3-03

Data List ......................................................................................... 3-03
Error List ........................................................................................ 3-03
Masterboard Reset (reset MK 1) ................................................... 3-03
Service Setup 2 Overview .......................................................... 3-04
Locating Errors ....................................................................................... 3-05
Failure Indication (red LEDs) ......................................................... 3-05
Activity/Status Indication (green LEDs) ......................................... 3-06
4
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
4.4
4.4.1
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4
4.6.5
4.6.6
4.6.7
4.6.8
4.6.9
4.6.10
4.6.11
INSTALLATION AND INITIALIZATION

Installation of the Compass Housing ..................................................... 4-02
Electrical Connections ........................................................................... 4-02
The Connection Diagram ............................................................... 4-02
Connecting the Ship's Cables ....................................................... 4-03
Installation of the Gyrosphere ................................................................ 4-03
Basic System Configuration ................................................................... 4-03
Alignment Error Correction ............................................................ 4-04
Magnetic Compass Calibration .............................................................. 4-05
Determinging Correction Values .................................................... 4-05
Storing the Calibration Table .......................................................... 4-06
Service Setup 1 ...................................................................................... 4-07
Access Code .................................................................................. 4-07
Interface Configuration (Interface I/O) ........................................... 4-07
Analogue Rate Of Turn Output ...................................................... 4-09
Rudder Angle Feedback Inputs ..................................................... 4-09
System Type .................................................................................. 4-10
Alignment Error Correction Value .................................................. 4-10
Shaft Encoder Correction Angle .................................................... 4-10
Ext. Status Input ............................................................................ 4-11
Name of Gyro ................................................................................ 4-11
Test Mode ...................................................................................... 4-11
Service Setup 1 Overview .......................................................... 4-12
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5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.2
5.2.1
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Maintenance Specifications ................................................................... 5-01
Annual Maintenance ...................................................................... 5-01
Five-Year Maintenance .................................................................. 5-01
Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel ................................................... 5-02
Removal of the Gyrosphere Container
at Low Ambient Temperatures ....................................................... 5-02
Maintenance by Service Personnel ....................................................... 5-04
Gyrosphere Handling and Storage Instructions ............................ 5-04
Safety Warning .............................................................................. 5-04
Installation of the Gyroshpere ....................................................... 5-05
Removal of the Gyrosphere ........................................................... 5-15
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
Contents-II
A
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
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TABLES
Magnetic Compass Calibration Table .................................................... A-01
Standard Manual Settings ..................................................................... A-02
Basic Configuration Settings (Service-Setup 1) ................................... A-03
North Speed error Tables ...................................................................... A-04
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DESCRIPTION
1.1
Design and Main Features
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NAVIGAT X Mk 1 / SR-180 Mk 1 is a microprocessor controlled gyrocompass system

with integrated automatic north speed error correction.
The system is type approved by the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic
Agency (BSH) and complies with IMO resolutions A.424 (IX) and A.574 (14) as well
as DNV-W1 and ISO standard 8728.
For use in high speed craft, an optimized system is available, which complies with
IMO resolution A.821 (19) - HSC.
C. PLATH's unique method of supporting the gyrosphere by means of mere buoyancy ensures north stabilization during short power failures. For example, after a
three minute loss of power, no more than two degrees of deviation may be expected.
Once power has been restored, the gyrocompass will return quickly to the correct
heading without requiring the usual settling period. The combined effects of the twin
rotors an the liquid damping system virtually eliminate latitude error.
Heading is measured as a 12 bit absolute value by means of a digital shaft encoder.
The high-speed follow-up system (> 100/sec.) ensures extremely accurate measurements of heading and rate of turn under all operating conditions.
The system features an integrated TMC-function (magnetic compass transmission)
and input interfaces for a second gyrocompass, speed log, position receiver and two
rudder angle feedback units.
The gyrocompass provides 12 independent serial data outputs to analogue or digital
repeaters (including short-circuit-proof 24 VDC repeater power supply), RS 422 and
NMEA sensor data outputs, a special NMEA Fast output interface (reduced dataset)
and a NMEA Superfast output interface (adjustable baudrate, max 38400 baud). Furthermore, two 6 step/ heading outputs, an analogue rate of turn output and an interface for the voyage data printer NAVIPRINT are provided.
Integrated monitoring and alarm functions for the supply powers, gyroscope temperatur
and current and the follow-up system ensure secure and trouble-free operation of the
system.
The single unit design with a polyurethane hard foam housing of low weight allows
the gyrocompass system to be installed on any bridge, from large yachts to the most
capacious merchant vessels. If required, the integrated control and display unit may
be installed at a remote location from the gyrocompass or an additional remote operating unit installed.
As an option, a special "compass monitor" control unit is available, which provides
additional independent monitoring functions and features a numerical keypad, which
facilitates the operation of the system.
An optional switch-over unit for twin gyrocompass systems provides for complete
redundancy of all in- and output signals and thus ensures the independence of the
individual compasses.
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Technical Data
heading display ............................................... 4-digit
follow-up speed ............................................... > 100/s
mean settling time ........................................... < 3 h
freedom of roll and pitch ................................. 40
Accuracy
standard system
linear mean settle point error ................. 0.1 sec lat
static error .............................................. 0.1 sec lat
dynamic error ......................................... 0.4 sec lat
max. deviation after power interruption
of 3 min. .................................................. < 2
HSC-system (high speed craft) ...................... accuracies comply to IMO resolution
A.821(19) - HSC
Ambient Temperature Range
operation ......................................................... -10 +55 C
storage ............................................................ -25 +70 C (w/o supporting fluid)
Power Supply
supply voltage ................................................. 115/230 V~ 10%;
including automatic switchover to
24 V emergency power supply in
accordance with GMDSS rules for
INMARSAT/SES terminals
or .................................................. 24 VDC (18 - 36 V)
Protection Grade ........................................... IP 23 in accordance with DIN 40050
Environmental Requirements and EMC ..... in accordance with IEC 945
Power Consumption
DC
start-up ............................................................ 80
operation ......................................................... 45
each analogue repeater ................................... 7
each digital repeater ........................................ 7
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AC
W 125 VA
W 75 VA
W 7 VA
W 7 VA
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Data Outputs
repeater outputs ....................................... 12 gyrocompass heading, magnetic
compass heading, rate of turn, heading reference status; supply power
24 VDC, max. 7 W each
data outputs NMEA .................................... 2 gyrocompass heading, magnetic
compass heading, rate of turn, position, speed, heading reference status
data outputs RS 422 .................................. 3 gyrocompass heading, magnetic
compass heading, rate of turn, position, speed, heading reference status
data output RS 422 FAST .......................... 1 gyrocompass heading, magnetic
compass heading, rate of turn
data output RS 422 SUPERFAST ............. 1 gyrocompass heading, magnetic
compass heading, rate of turn, heading reference status
6 step/-outputs .......................................... 2 act. heading; 24 VDC, max. 18 W
(12 70 VDC with ext. power supply)
analogue rate of turn output ...................... 1 0.1-999.9 mV//min, settable;
max. 10V, 10 mA
voyage data printer output ......................... 1 act. heading, rudder angles, date,
time, heading reference, steering
mode, speed, position
Alarm and Status Outputs
power failure / general device error alarm ...... potential-free contact;
max. 30W, 1A; 125 V
AC power supply ............................................. potential-free contact;
max. 30W, 1A; 125 V
AC power supply ............................................. potential-free contact;
max. 30W, 1A; 125 V
heading reference status (G1/G2/Mag) .......... potential-free contact;
max. 30W, 1A; 125 V
heading difference alarm ................................ potential-free contact;
max. 30W, 1A; 125 V
max ROT alarm ............................................... potential-free contact;
max. 30W, 1A; 125 V
watch alarm trigger output .............................. potential-free contact;
max. 30W, 1A; 125 V
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Data and Signal Inputs

magnetic heading ........................................... fluxgate sensor, sin/cos type or
electronic compass, NMEA 0183 or
PLATH-format
heading gyro 2 ................................................ NMEA 0183, PLATH-format,
Lehmkuhl LR 20 or LR 40
position ............................................................ NMEA 0183
speed .............................................................. NMEA 0183 or 200 pulses/nm
rudder angle .................................................... 2 independent rudder angles, analogue (feedback. potentiometer)
steering mode ................................................. sel. switch status
heading reference ext. (Gyro/Mag;G1/G2) ..... sel. switch status
time const. ROT .............................................. sel. switch status
ext. alarm acknowledge .................................. sel. switch status
Dimensions and Weight

width ................................................... 404 mm
height ................................................. 520 mm
depth .................................................. 420 mm
front plate control unit ................... 96 x96 mm
weight ..................................................... 25 kg
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404
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OPERATION
2.1
Display and Control Elements
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GYROCOMPASS
DISPLAY. DATA. GYRO. 1.
HEADING. TRUE. 271.3.
. ROT ..... 1.2 .. /MIN .
CORR. . OFF..........
F1
F2
F3
RESET
ENTER
DIM
DIM +
LCD screen
4 x 20 characters, alphanumerical
MENU
control keys
SHIFT
direct functions: Menu, , , Dim-, Dim+

via shift-key: F1, F2, F3, Reset, Enter
NAVIGAT X Mk 1 / SR-180 Mk 1
control and display unit
2.2
Operating conditions
Caution:
After a cold start, the gyrocompass system requires a settling time of up to three
hours before reliable heading data is produced. The gyrocompass system is to be in
operation for at least three hours before leaving harbour. It is recommended that the
gyrocompass system be switched off during long docking periods only.
Caution:
The permitted ambient temperature range for the operation of the gyrocompass system is -10 +55 C.
At ambient temperatures below 0 C when the gyrocompass is not in operation, and
below -10 C when the gyrocompass is in operation, the gyrosphere container is to
be removed from the compass housing and stored at a place where the ambient
temperature will not fall below 0 C.
If no storage place is available where the ambient temperature will not fall below 0 C,
the gyrosphere is to be removed from the gyrosphere container to prevent damage
caused by frozen supporting fluid.
The gyrosphere may be removed by personnel of an authorized C. PLATH service
station only.
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2.3
Operation
2.3.1
Power-up Sequence
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Energize the gyrocompass system.

....................
... MKI . User . Panel...
... Version: ... 1.1 ...
.... C. . P . L . A . T . H ....
....................
... NAVIGAT . X . MK.1 ...
>F1 . GYRO . 1 .. 271.3..

. F2 . GYRO . 2 .. 271.2..
. F3 . MAGN.C. . 270.9..
. DIFF . G1/G2... 3.2.
1)
2)
3)
2.3.2
The control and display unit performs self-test and takes up operation.
The control and display unit displays the masterboard status message.
The gyrocompass system enters normal operational mode. The startup screen
is displayed, showing heading data from the connected compasses and the
heading difference alarm threshold.
Heading Reference Source Selection

From the startup screen, the operator may select one of the available heading sources
as the reference for the devices connected to the gyrocompass system (e.g. autopilot, repeaters etc.).
Internal Selection (standard)
4 1 Press keys simultaneously to select gyro 1.

4 2 Press keys simultaneously to select gyro 2 (if available).
4 3 Press keys simultaneously to select magnetic compass (if available).
External Selection (optional)
Use the external selector switch to select the heading reference.
Note:
2.3.3
Display Illumination
6
5
2.3.4
Heading reference selection is permitted in manual steering mode only. If

steering in autopilot mode, source selection is disabled.
Press key. The display becomes brighter.
Press key. The display becomes darker.
Confirm Alarm / Mute Alarm Buzzer

alarm, press keys to confirm the alarm and clear the alarm message
4 1 On
from the display screen. The alarm buzzer is muted simultaneously. If the
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cause of an alarm is eliminated, a pending alarm message is automatically

cleared from the display and the buzzer muted.
On alarm, press keys to mute the alarm buzzer.
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Menu Operation
The data display screens and the manual settings, user and service setup modes are
accessible via a multilevel operating menu.
entering / quitting the main menu
>F1 . GYRO . 1 .. 271.3..

. F2 . GYRO . 2 .. 271.2..
MENU /
. F3 . MAGN.C. . 270.9..
. DIFF . G1/G2... 3.2.
..... MAIN . MENU .....
. F1 . DISPLAY . DATA....
. F2 . MANUAL . SETTINGS.
. F3 . SETUP . MENU......
higher menu level
lower menu level
F1
F2
F3
MENU
1/3
from startup screen, press to go to

main menu screen.
from main menu screen, press to return to startup screen.
navigating the menu
41
42
43
1
3/2
go to sub-menu
return to next higher menu level

go to next/previous screen on same
menu level
selecting parameter settings

....MAN.SETTINGS ....
... SPEED. LAT. CORR...
......... ON....
.
flashing arrows: selection expected
2/3
46
show next/previous option

select option and go to next line
entering data
....MAN.SETTINGS ....
............ .......
.MAGN..VAR.. .0.E.
flashing cursor: data input expected
2/3
6/5
46
45
increase/decrease input value

move cursor forward/back
confirm input and go to next line
clear input (value is set to zero)
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Menu Structure
..... MAIN . MENU ......

. F1 . DISPLAY . DATA....
. F2 . MANUAL . SETTINGS.
. F3 . SETUP . MENU......
DISPLAY DATA
GYROCOMPASS
MAG. COMPASS
SERVICE SETUP
SERVICE SETUP 1
INTERFACE I/O
POSITION
NMEA SUPERFAST
SPEED
TxD NMEA FAST
DATE/TIME
GYRO INPUT
MANUAL SETTINGS
SPEED/LATITUDE
HDG DIFF. ALARM
MAGNETIC VARIATION
MAG HDG INP.

SPEED INPUT
POS INPUT
SENS.D.M.OUTP
NORTH SP.ERR.CORR
ANALOG. ROT OUTP.
SET.NAVIPRINT
FEEDBACK SIGNAL
SETTINGS ROT
SYSTEM TYPE
ALIGN ERR. CORR.
SETUP MENU
USER SETUP
DATE/TIME
SOFTWARE VERSION
SHAFT COR. ANGLE

EXT. STATUS IN
NAME OF GYRO
TEST MODE
MAG. C. CAL. TABLE

SERVICE SETUP 2
GYROSPHERE DATA
OP. TIME COUNTER
DATA LIST
ERROR LIST
RESET MK 1
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Display Data Selection

The "Display Data" menu provides access to the data display screens. The selected
display screen remains active until the user selects a different screen or quits the
display data menu.
Display data screens

HEADING. TRUE. 271.3.
. ROT ..... 1.2 . /MIN ..
CORR. . OFF...........
Gyrocompass data
- gyrocompass heading
- rate of turn
- correction status (on / off)
32
HEADING. MAGN. 270.9.
MAGN.VAR...... 2.3 . E
....................
Magnetic compass data (M-System types only)

- magnetic compass heading
- magnetic variation
32
.... POSITION . AUTO..
... LAT .. 44.09.46. N..
... LON . 023.54.21. E..
Position data
- position data source (auto /man)
- latitude
- longitude
32
DISPLAY . DATA. GYRO. 1.
..... SPEED . AUTO .....
....... 12.3 . kt ......
....................
Speed
- speed data source (auto / man)
- actual speed
32
DISPLAY . DATA. GYRO. 1.
.. DATE . 23.01.98.....
.. TIME .... 12.34 .....
....................
Date / Time
- current date
- current time
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Optional Functions (available if relevant equipment installed)

Ext. Alarm Acknowledge
Mutes the alarm buzzer from a remote facility (e.g. a central alarm panel). The alarm
message remains on the display screen until the alarm is confirmed.
Turn Heading Display 180
Turns the heading display by 180 (e.g. for operation in ferries). Actuated by external
selector switch.
Analogue Rate of Turn Display Damping
Turns damping of the analogue rate of turn output on/off. Actuated by external selector switch.
Watch Alarm Trigger Output
Activates the watch alarm trigger relais for 100 msec. Actuated by pressing any key
on the control and display unit.
2.3.9
North Speed Error Correction

The NAVIGAT X Mk 1 gyrocompass system provides automatic correction of the
north speed error. If correction is active, the system permanently calculates the north
speed error from the current speed and position and corrects the gyrocompass heading data accordingly.
The north speed error arises from the combination of the ship's speed with the
rotation of the earth. Depending upon the latitude and the vessel's speed and direction, the heading indicated by an uncorrected gyrocompass deviates from the true
heading by the north speed error .
The mathematical formula for the north speed error is:
v cos hdg.
sin =
904 cos
where:
v = speed (kts.)
= latitude
904 = rotational speed of the earth (kts.)
As a reference, a set of error tables is provided at the back of this manual which give
the north speed error of an uncorrected gyrocompass at different headings, speeds
and latitudes.
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2.4
Manual Settings
2.4.1
Speed/Latitude Input for Automatic Error Correction
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input mode (speed/lat mode)

Settings:
speed mode man =

auto =
lat mode man =
auto =
manual speed input

automatic speed input
manual position input
automatic position input
Function:
Selects between automatic/manual input of the actual speed and latitude respectively. In order for automatic north speed error correction to
work, valid speed and latitude data must be available to the system. If
possible, automatic data input should be used.
Note:
If manual input mode is selected, no speed/position data is sent to the

data outputs.
manual input speed/latitude
2.4.2
Settings:
speed: 0 99.9 kts.

latitude: 90:00.00 N 90:00.00 S
Function:
Enters speed/position data manually.
Note:
If speed and/or position are entered manually, the relevant data must
be continuously updated according to the prevailing conditions. Manual
speed input should be accurate to at least 1 kt., manual latitude input
should be accurate to at least 1.
Heading Difference Alarm Threshold

Settings:
GY1/GY2
GY1/Mag
GY2/Mag
OFF
= monitors gyro 1 / gyro 2

= monitors gyro 1 / magnetic compass
= monitors gyro 2 / magnetic compass
= no monitoring
alarm threshold: 0 99
Function:
Selects the heading sources to be monitored and sets the heading

difference alarm threshold. If the difference between the heading data
from the monitored compasses exceeds the set threshold, the heading
difference alarm relay is actuated. Simultaneously, an error message is
displayed and an audible alarm given.
Note:
The heading difference alarm function is not available if the system

type is G.
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2.4.4
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Magnetic Variation
Settings:
99.9 W 99.9 E
Function:
Sets the magnetic variation for the vessel's area of operation. The magnetic compass heading data is automatically corrected according to
the set variation. The applicable value for the magnetic variation is to
be taken from the sea chart relevant to the area in question.
Note:
Check for the sea chart's date of issue and apply annual changes of
the magnetic variation, if necessary. The setting of the magnetic variation is not available if the compass system type is G or GG.
North Speed Error Correction

Settings:
ON = automatic correction active

OFF = no automatic correction
Function:
Turns the automatic north speed error correction on or off. If automatic

north speed error correction is active, the system permanently calculates the north speed error from the current speed and position and
corrects the gyrocompass heading data accordingly.
Automatic north speed error correction should be active at any time.
If possible, automatic speed and position input should be used.
Note:
If manual speed and/or position input is selected, the relevant data

must be continuously updated according to the prevailing conditions.
Manual speed input should be accurate to at least 1 kt., manual latitude input should be accurate to at least 1.
Voyage Data Printer (Set. NAVIPRINT)

Settings:
ON = output to printer active

OFF = no output to printer
paper feed speed: 60 mm/h / 150 mm/h / 600 mm/h
heading scale: 30 / 180
rudder scale: 9 / 45 / 70 / OFF
Function:
Sets the parameters for the printout to a C. PLATH voyage data printer
NAVIPRINT. "ON" turns on printing, using the set parameters for paper
speed, heading and rudder scales. "OFF" turns off printing.
Note:
The voyage data printer may be connected to different C. PLATH equipment (autopilots, compass systems, compass monitor, digital repeater).
The printing parameters can only be set from the device the printer is
directly connected to.
After any interruption of power, the compass system's internal clock
must be reset in the user setup, in order for time and date to appear
correctly on the printout.
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Rate Of Turn Damping Time Constant / Alarm Threshold (Settings ROT)

damping time constant
Settings:
0 - 99 s
Function:
Sets the damping time constant for the analogue rate-of-turn output.
The larger the constant, the stronger sudden peaks of the output voltage are damped. Damping is turned on/off by an external selector switch.
Note:
Damping is effective for the analogue rate of turn output only. The digital display and the serial outputs always put out undamped rate of turn
data.
alarm threshold
Settings:
0 6000/min
Function:
Sets the threshold value for the maximum rate of turn alarm. If the
actual rate of turn exceeds the set value, the rate of turn alarm relay is
actuated. Simultaneously, an alarm message is displayed and an audible alarm given.
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Manual Settings Overview
MAN.SETTINGS. GYRO. 1.
. F1 . SPEED/LATITUDE..
. F2 . HDG . DIFF.ALARM..
. F3 . MAG. . VARIATION.
SPEED/LATITUDE
SPEED/LAT MODE
data input for automatic

error correction
SPEED MODE
AUTO
MAN
POSIT MODE
AUTO
MAN
SPEED/LAT SET
32
0 99.9 kts.
90:00.00 N 90:00.00 S
HDG DIFF. ALARM

GY1/GY2
GY1/MAG
GY2/MAG
OFF
0 99
MAGNETIC VARIATION
heading difference alarm

threshold
magnetic variation
99.9 W 99.9 E
MAN.SETTINGS. GYRO. 1
F1 . NORTH . SP.ERR.CORR
F2 . SET. . NAVIPRINT.
F3 . SETTINGS. ROT
NORTH SP.ERR.CORR
north speed error correction
ON
OFF
SET. NAVIPRINT
settings for voyage data printer
NAVIPRINT
ON
OFF
PAP. SPD.
60 mm
150 mm
600 mm
HDG
30
180
RUD
9
45
70
OFF
SETTINGS ROT
TIME CONST. ROT
0 99 sec.
MAX. VALUE ROT

0 9999/min
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time const. / alarm threshold

rate of turn
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Setup Menu User Setup

The "User Setup" menu provides acces to the internal clock, software version data
and the magnetic compass calibration table.
2.5.1
2.5.2
Date/Time
Settings:
Day/Month/Year
Hours/Minutes
Function:
Sets the internal clock. Date and time information is accessible via the
display data menu. If a voyage data printer NAVIPRINT is connected to
the compass system, the internal clock provides the time reference for
the printer.
Note:
The internal clock is not backed up by a battery. After any interruption

of power, date and time must be reset by the operator.
Software Version
Function:
2.5.3
Displays the version numbers of the control unit's and the masterboard's
software respectively.
Magnetic Compass Calibration Table

Settings:
ON = calibration active
OFF = no calibration
heading display values: 0.0 359.9
correction values: -99.9 +99.9
Function:
Selects between the calibrated/uncalibrated display of the magnetic

compass heading and provides access to the magnetic compass calibration table.
For a description of the magnetic compass calibration procedure, see
section 4.5.
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User Setup Overview
..... USER . SETUP .....

. F1 . DATE/TIME.......
. F2 . SOFTWARE. VERSION
. F3 . MAG.C. . CAL.TABLE
DATE/TIME
input date/time
DATE
DD.MM.YY (day/month/year)
TIME
HH:MM (hr./min.)
SOFTWARE VERSION
display software version
master board: NN.N

display board: NN.N
MAG.C. CAL.TABLE
ON
OFF
ENTER VALUES
entry #: 0 49
hdg. display: 0.0 359.9
corr. value: -99.9 +99.9
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magnetic compass
calibration table
ALARMS AND ERRORS
3.1
Alarm System
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The system continuously monitors the function of the gyrocompass and the integrity
of all input data.
3.1.1
Alarm Indication
When the system detects an error, the alarm buzzer is actuated. An alarm message
appears on the display, indicating the cause of the alarm. The user is prompted to
confirm the alarm state.
... GYRO . 1 . FAILURE
.
..... F1 . CONFIRM
keys to confirm the alarm and clear the alarm message from the dis4 1 Press
play screen. The alarm buzzer is muted simultaneously.
keys to mute the alarm buzzer. The alarm message remains on the
4 5 Press
display screen until the alarm is confirmed.
Note:
As soon as the cause of the alarm is eliminated, the corresponding alarm

message is automatically cleared from the display and the buzzer muted
simultaneously.
Confirmation of an alarm does not clear the corresponding entry from the
internal error list (see 3.1.3).
alarm message displayed
cause
FAILURE GYRO CURRENT
gyrosphere current <150 mA or >550 mA
GYRO FAILURE
local compass: follow-up system failure

second compass: no valid data from second gyrocompass
MAGN. COMPASS ERROR
receiving no valid data from magnetic compass
POSITION ERROR
receiving no valid data from position receiver
SPEED ERROR
receiving no valid data from speed log
HDG. DIFF. ALARM
heading difference exceeds alarm threshold
MAX. ROT EXCEEDED
rate of turn exceeds alarm threshold
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Alarm Relays
The gyrocompass system provides three alarm relays to signal a detected alarm
state to external devices. When the system is energized and no alarm state is detected, the alarm relays are attracted , i.e. the relay contacts closed.
If failure occurs in the compass which is currently selected as the heading reference,
an alarm is given and relay K6 (power failure and general alarm) released.
If the currently set heading difference threshold is exceeded, an alarm is given and
relay K7 (hdg. diff. alarm) released.
If the currently set max. rate of turn threshold is exceeded, an alarm is given and relay
K4 (max. ROT alarm) released.
A released alarm relay will attract again automatically when the cause of the alarm is
eliminated.
3.1.3
Error List
The gyrocompass system maintains a list of currently detected errors which is accessible via the service setup 2 menu.
... SERVICE . SETUP. 2
ERROR . LIST
FAILURE . GYRO. 1
NUMBER . OF . ERRORS:. 01
If more than one error is detected, the error causes are indicated alternately in the
third display line. The number of detected errors is displayed in the fourth display line.
Confirmation of an alarm state does not clear the corresponding entry from the error
list. Entries are cleared automatically from the list when the cause of a given error is
eliminated.
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Service Setup 2
The "Service Setup 2" menu provides access to operational data that may be of
importance when service or maintenance work is carried out. Additionally, the operator may initiate a masterboard reset.
3.2.1
Access Code
In order to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes of the configuration settings,
the service setup modes are protected by acces codes.
To access the Service-Setup 2, enter 610.
3.2.2
3.2.3
Gyrosphere Data
Function:
Displays the gyrosphere temperature, phase bridge voltage and

gyrosphere current.
Note:
Directly after power-up, the gyrosphere current should not exceed

550 mA. The current will gradually fall while the gyrosphere settles.
Within 45 minutes after power-up, the gyrosphere current must have
dropped below 300 mA. Failing this, the gyrosphere is defective and
must be replaced.
Op. Time counter

Function:
3.2.4
Data List
Function:
3.2.5
3.2.6
Displays the operation time counter.
Displays a list of operational data.
Error List
Function:
Displays a list of currently detected errors. When the cause of a given

error is eliminated, the corresponding entry is automatically cleared
from the error list.
Note:
Confirming an alarm state or muting the alarm buzzer does not clear
the corresponding entry from the error list.
Masterboard Reset (reset Mk 1)

Function:
Initiates a reset (warm start) of the masterboard.
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Service Setup 2 Overview
... SERVICE . SETUP. 2.

. F1 . GYROSPHERE. DATA
. F2 . OP.TIME . COUNTER
. F3 . DATA . LIST ......
GYROSPHERE DATA
gyrosphere data
display data
OP. TIME COUNTER
operation time counter
display counter
32
... SERVICE . SETUP. 2.
. F1 . ERROR . LIST
. F2 . RESET . MK1
DATA LIST
ERROR LIST
error list
display active errors
RESET Mk 1
initiate reset
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data list
display data
masterboard reset
(warm start)
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Locating Errors
To facilitate servicing, the masterboard is equipped with LEDs indicating the activity
and status of all in- and outputs, the presence of both external and internally generated supply voltages and short circuit or overload of the voltage outputs.
3.3.1
Failure Indication (red LEDs)

CR 60
CR 58
CR 131
CR 132
CR 85
CR 83
CR 82
CR 84
CR 81
CR 79
CR 77
CR 75
CR 73
CR 71
CR 130
CR 129
CR 128
CR 80
CR 78
CR 76
CR 74
CR 72
CR 70
NAVIGAT X Mk 1 masterboard: location of red LEDs
overload / short circuit indication

58
24 VDC out (TB 1.3/4)
70
serial repeater 1
82
+12 VDC fluxgate (TB 3.16)
71
serial repeater 2
83
+24 VDC switchboard (TB 3.22)
72
serial repeater 3
84
+24 VDC switchboard (TB 3.23)
73
serial repeater 4
85
+12 VDC control unit (J3)
74
serial repeater 5
128
+12 VDC ext. control unit (Tb 4.9)
75
serial repeater 6
129
+24 VDC compass monitor (Tb 4.3)
76
serial repeater 7
130
-12 VDC out (Tb 4.24)
77
serial repeater 8
131
+24 VDC cooling fan (J10)
78
serial repeater 9
132
+24 VDC 6 step/ outputs (Tb 7.19/26) 79
serial repeater 10
80
serial repeater 11
81
serial repeater 12
24 VDC power supply warning

60
24 VDC supply present - wrong polarity
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Activity/Status Indication (green LEDs)
CR 61
CR 93
CR 94
CR 95
CR 99
CR 98
CR 97
CR 53
CR 45
CR 46
CR 49
CR 50
CR 35
CR 36
CR 37
CR 38
CR 29
CR 31
CR 30
CR 150
CR 19
CR 17
CR 24
CR 23
CR 152
CR 67
CR 2
CR 4
CR 6
CR 66 CR 69
CR 1
CR 3
CR 5
CR 20
CR 86
CR 18
CR 21
CR 22
CR 402
CR 403
CR 404
CR 405
CR 406
CR 401
CR 407
CR 408
CR 409
NAVIGAT X Mk 1 masterboard: location of green LEDs
relay status indication
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401
relay K1 (watch alarm acknowledge) attracted = acknowledge status active
402
relay K2 (status G1/G2) attracted = gyro 2 active
403
relay K3 (status gyro/magn.) attracted = magn. active
404
relay K4 (max. ROT alarm) attracted = no alarm state
405
relay K5 (status AC) attracted = AC power present
406
relay K6 (power failure + general alarm) attracted = no alarm state
407
relay K7 (hdg. diff. alarm) attracted = no alarm state
408
relay K8 (status DC) attracted = DC power present
409
relay K9 (status G1/G2 to switchboard) attracted = gyro 2 active
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sending data to:
receiving data from:

1
speed log (NMEA)
17
NMEA Superfast interface
position receiver
18
voyage data printer
magnetic compass (NMEA)
19
remote control + display unit
unused
20
compass monitor
compass monitor
21
sensor data interface (TB 7.1/2)
remote control + display unit
22
sensor data interface (TB 7.3/4)
30
speed log (200 pulse/nm)
23
unused
24
NMEA Fast interface
86
serial repeaters 112
status indication
power indication
35
G1/G2 gyro 2 selected
53
115/230 VAC supply present
36
gyro/magn. magn. selected
61
24 VDC supply present / polarity ok.
37
master/remote remote selected
66
+12 VDC present
38
ROT damping time const. active
67
-12 VDC present
29
auto/man man selected
69
+5 VDC present
31
ext. status in status signal present
152
+24 VDC FU-motor present
150
ext. alarm ackn. signal present

6 step/ output activity
FU-step-motor activity
93
output 1 phase 3 active
45
FU-motor phase active TB 8.6
94
46
95
49
97
50
98
99
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INSTALLATION AND INITIALIZATION

The NAVIGAT X Mk 1 gyrocompass system comprises a compass housing complete
with installed baseplate assembly, masterboard and control and display unit, a
gyrosphere container, a gyrosphere and an installation and replacement parts kit.
The gyrosphere is contained in a shockproof box, which is packed in a transport

container. This transport container is completely suitable for transport by air, sea, rail
and road.
Caution:
The gyrosphere is always to be transported in an original transport container.
Do not throw or drop the transport container.
The transport container is to be transported in an upright position only.
The gyrosphere may be installed by personnel of an authorized C. PLATH service
station only.
Until installation, the shockproof box containing the gyrosphere is to be stored in its
original transport container. Upon installation, the gyrosphere is to be removed from
the transport container in its shockproof box and is to be carried by hand directly to
the place of installation.
Caution:
The shockproof box containing the gyrosphere is only to be transported by hand, and
is to be handled with extreme care.
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Installation of the Compass Housing

The compass housing is to be attached to a level surface, e.g. a floor or console by
means of six M10 bolts or welding studs (to be supplied by the shipyard). At the place
of location of the compass, proper ventilation must be ensured and sufficient space
provided for the housing to be opened and maintenance work to be carried out. The
amount of space required, the attachment points and the position of the cable inlets
are shown in the dimension drawing at the back of this manual.
In the horizontal plane, the compass may be installed at any angle with respect to the
vessel's longitudinal axis. Alignment error (i.e. the angle between the compass' and
the vessel's longitudinal axis) is corrected electronically by setting the alignment error correction value in the service setup 1 (see 4.4.2).
4.2
Electrical Connections
4.2.1
The Connection Diagram

Each gyrocompass system is supplied with an installation-specific connection diagram. The connection diagram provides the information needed to fit and connect all
cables required by the gyrocompass system.
All cables supplied by the manufacturer carry identification labels, as do all plug connectors. These identifications may also be found in the connection diagram.
4.2.2
Connecting the Ship's Cables

Except for the AC power supply cables, all ship's cables are directly connected to
terminals on the masterboard.
Insert the ship's cables through the inlets at the sides of the compass housing. Remove the outer cable covers, draw back the cable shields and fasten the cables with
clamps or cable bands to the threaded studs as shown in the dimension drawing at
the back of this manual.
To connect the individual wires, remove the terminal strips
from their sockets. After wiring, fasten the strips to the sockets with their securing screws.
All wires running inside the housing should be kept as short
as possible. Avoid to lead wires from one side of the housing
to the other. The data and signal inputs as well as the status
outputs and connections to the operating units and the switchboard are located on the left hand side of the masterboard (TB2 TB4). The serial
data outputs, the analogue rate of turn output and the repeater power supply connections are located on the right hand side of the masterboard (TB5 TB7).
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Installation of the Gyrosphere

Install the gyrosphere as described under 5.3.3.
Note:
4.4
The gyrosphere may be installed by personnel of an authorized C. PLATH

service station only.
Basic System Configuration

When the ship's cables have been connected and the gyrosphere installed, the basic
system configuration is to be carried out by setting the configuration parameters to
the required values in the service setup 1 (see 4.6).
To configure the system:
1) Go to the service setup 1 menu.
2) Select the required system type and heading reference selection mode (see
4.6.5). In twin gyrocompass systems, assign a compass ID (see 4.6.9).
3) Select the required data formats for all devices connected to the data inputs
(see 4.6.2). Disable unused heading inputs (gyro and/or magnetic hdg. inputs in system types G, GM, or GG).
4) Select the required data output formats (see 4.6.2).
5) If required, set the parameters for the analogue rate of turn output and the
rudder angle feedback and ext. status inputs.
Note:
Do not change the preset shaft correction angle in the service setup 1. The
alignment error correction may be set to an approximate value at this point.
The existing alignment error, however, must be exactly determined and corrected as described in the following section.
To round off the configuration:

1) Select the required speed/latitude modes, north speed error correction, voyage data printer and rate of turn output settings in the manual settings menu.
2) Enter the current date and time in the user setup menu.
Note:
In twin gyrocompass systems, the individual compasses must be configured

separately with identical parameters except for the compass ID.
After configuration, function-check the complete system with all connected equipment in operation. Use the test mode in the service setup 1 to check the heading
output to serial and 6 step/ repeaters and the analogue rate of turn output.
In order to bring the gyrocompass system into a working state, the existing alignment
error must now be determined and corrected as described in the following section.
If required, correction values for the magnetic compass heading display may be determined and entered into the system's calibration table as described under 4.5.
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Alignment Error Correction

In order to obtain correct heading data, the existing alignment error (i.e. the angle
between the compass' and the vessel's longitudinal axes) must be determined and
the required correction applied. Alignment error is 0 if the sides of the compass
housing run exactly parallel to the vessel's longitudinal axis and the back of the housing points dead ahead. Alignment error correction is carried out electronically by setting the required correction value in the service setup 1.
Caution:
Before alignment error correction is carried out, the gyrocompass system is to be in
continuous operation for at least 4 hours.
1)
Determine the existing alignment error.
Note:
If bearing repeaters are used to determine the aligment error, these must be
properly aligned to the vessel's longitudinal axis.
vessel's longitudinal axis

compass orientation
alignment error
correction value = -(alignment error)

.. ALIGN . ERROR. CORR.
.......+000.0
2)
In the service setup 1, select the align error correction sub-menu.
3)
Enter the required correction value. The correction value equals the alignment error with the sign reversed.
Note:
After correction of the alignment error, the compass is to display the vessel's
true heading to an accuracy of at least 0.5.
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Magnetic Compass Calibration

Because the function of fluxgate sensors and electronic compasses is not exactly
linear, minor deviations may occur between the actual magnetic compass heading
and the heading data transmitted by these devices. The gyrocompass system will
automatically correct these deviations if a calibration table has been stored in the
system's memory and calibration is activated in the user setup.
4.5.1
Determining Correction Values

1)
Check that magnetic compass calibration is set to "OFF" in the user setup
menu.
2)
Check that the magnetic variation is set correctly in the manual settings
menu.
3)
Select manual steering mode. Compare at regular intervals the difference

between the actual magnetic compass heading and the magnetic heading
displayed on the gyrocompass' display. It is recommended to cover the full
circle in steps of 10 (0, 10, ... , 350).
4)
Enter the observed display values in the magnetic compass calibration table
at the back of this manual.
5)
Calculate the required correction value for each heading. The correction value
is the offset which must be applied to a given display value in order to obtain
the actual magnetic heading.
e.g.: The actual magnetic heading is 0. The magnetic heading displayed on
the gyrocompass' display is 0,8. The required correction value is -0,8.
. F1 . GYRO . 1 .... 0.0

. F2 . GYRO . 2 .... 0.0
>F3 . MAGN.C.... 0.8
. DIFF . G1/G2... 3.2
magnetic
compass
heading
N
W
hdg. display
NAVIGAT X Mk 1
(uncalibrated)
0,8
10
0,9
correction
value
-0,8
S
20
determine correction values
Note:
The magnetic compass used as reference during the calibration procedure

must be properly installed and adjusted.
Use of the gyrocompass as a calibration reference (gyrocompass emulation) is not permitted!
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Storing the Calibration Table

1)
In the user setup, select the magnetic compass calibration sub-menu.
magnetic
compass
heading
hdg. display
NAVIGAT X Mk 1
(uncalibrated)
..... USER . SETUP

.. MAG.C.CAL.. TABLE
.........ON
. F1 . TO . ENTER . VALUES
correction
value
0,8
-0,8
10
0,9
-0,9
20
1,0
-1,0
41
enter heading/correction
value pairs
2)
3)
41
Press keys to go to the calibration table entry screen.
Enter heading/correction value pairs:
2/3
6/5
46
42
43
increase / decrease value at cursor position

move cursor forward / back
confirm set value; when both heading and correction values have
been confirmed, the entry is stored in the calibration table
go to next table entry
go to previous table entry
45 + 46
Note:
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..... USER . SETUP

. MAG.C.CAL.TABLE. 00
..... HEADING . 000.0
CORR. . VALUE.. -00.8
clear entry from calibration table
The calibration table is stored in the system's permanent memory. If the

complete set of table entries is to be altered (e.g. when a new magnetic
heading sensor has been fitted), clear the old entries from the table first.
4.6
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Service Setup 1
The "Service Setup 1" menu provides access to the basic configuration settings.
4.6.1
Access Code
In order to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes of the configuration settings,
the service setup modes are protected by acces codes.
To access the service setup 1, enter 600.
4.6.2
Interface Configuration (Interface I/O)

NMEA Superfast Interface Baudrate (NMEA Superfast)
Settings:
4800 baud
9600 baud
19200 baud
38400 baud
NMEA-HCHDT
= all available data; 4800 baud

= true hdg. derived from mag. hdg. only; 4800 baud
Function:
Selects the output baudrate of the NMEA Superfast interface.

For special purposes, the NMEA-HCHDT mode is provided, in which
the interface sends true heading data derived from the magnetic heading sensor input by applying magnetic variation and deviation (mag.
hdg. calibration).
Note:
The NMEA standard transmission baudrate is 4800 baud. Higher

baudrates can only be used if supported by the receiving equipment.
NMEA Fast Interface Data Format (TxD NMEA Fast)

Settings:
NMEA = NMEA sentences; 4800 baud

PLATH = Plath-format
NMEA-HCHDT = NMEA true hdg. derived from mag. hdg. only;
Function:
Selects the output data format of the NMEA Fast interface. The NMEA
Fast interface sends a reduced set of data (heading, rate of turn and
heading reference only) at an increased update rate.
For special purposes, the NMEA-HCHDT mode is provided, in which
the interface sends true heading data derived from the magnetic heading sensor input by applying magnetic variation and deviation (mag.
hdg. calibration).
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Gyrocompass Data Input Format (Gyro Input)

Settings:
PLATH =
LEHMKUHL LR 40 =
LEHMKUHL LR 20 =
NMEA HDT =
OFF =
Plath-format
Lehmkuhl-LR 40-format
Lehmkuhl-LR 20-format
NMEA sentence $..HDT
Interface disabled
Function:
Selects the input data format of the gyrocompass interface.
Note:
If no second gyrocompass is connected to the system, the gyrocompass interface must be set to OFF. Accordingly, the system type must
be set to G or GM.
Magnetic Compass Data Input Format (Mag Hdg Inp.)

Settings:
SIN COS =
NMEA HDM =
PLATH-MAGN =
OFF =
fluxgate-sensor, sin/cos-type
NMEA sentence $..HDM
Plath-format
Interface disabled
Function:
Selects the input data format of the magnetic compass interface.
Note:
If no magnetic compass is connected to the system, the magnetic compass interface must be set to OFF. Accordingly, the system type must
be set to G or GG.
Speed Data Input Format (Speed Input)

Settings:
200 Pulse/NM =
NMEA-VHW =
NMEA-VTG =
NMEA-VBW =
pulse log, 200 pulses/nm

NMEA sentence $..VHW
NMEA sentence $..VTG
NMEA sentence $..VBW
Function:
Selects the input data format of the speed interface.
Note:
In order to receive speed data via the speed interface, speed mode
"auto" must be selected in the manual settings menu.
Position Data Input Format (Pos Input)

Settings:
NMEA-GLL = NMEA sentence $..GLL

NMEA-GGA = NMEA sentence $..GGA
Function:
Selects the input data format of the position interface.
Note:
In order to receive position data via the position interface, latitude mode
"auto" must be selected in the manual settings menu.
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Sensor Data / Magnetic Heading Output Format (Sens. D. M. outp.)

Settings:
4.6.3
4.6.4
NMEA-HCHDM = NMEA sentence $..HDM

NMEA-HCHDT = NMEA sentence $..HDT
NMEA-HCHDG = NMEA sentence $..HDG
Function:
Selects the magnetic heading output data format of the sensor data
interfaces (NMEA and RS 422).
Note:
If set to NMEA-HCHDT, the interface sends true heading derived from

magnetic heading by applying magnetic variation and deviation (talkerID HC) as well as true heading from the gyrocompass (talker-ID HE).
Receiving equipment must be able to discriminate between heading
data sources by their talker-IDs.
Analogue Rate Of Turn Output

Settings:
scale factor: 0.1 999.9 mV//min

damping time constant: 0 99 sec.
Function:
Sets the scale factor and the damping time constant for the analogue
rate of turn output.
Note:
The maximum output voltage of the analogue rate of turn output is

limited to 10 V.
The damping time constant may also be set in the manual settings
menu.
Rudder Angle Feedback Inputs (Feedback signal)

Settings:
Function:
No. of rudders: 1/2

scale factor 1/2: 0.1 99.9 mV/
zero offset 1/2: -9.9 +9.9
Configures the rudder angle feedback inputs. If the number of rudders
is set to 1, only the feedback signal from feedback input 1 is read. If the
number of rudders is set to 2, feedback signals are read from both
feedback inputs.
The scale factor and zero-point offset can be set independently for
both feedback inputs.
The scale factors for C. PLATH rudder angle feedback units are:
49.7 mV/ for units with a rudder angle range of 45;
31.9 mV/ for units with a rudder angle range of 70.
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Note:
4.6.5
Feedback signals are only read to record the rudder angles using the
voyage data printer NAVIPRINT. No rudder angle data is sent to the
serial outputs.
If the number of rudders is set to 2, NAVIPRINT automatically prints
two rudder angle graphs next to each other.
System Type
Settings:
G=
GM =
GG =
GGM =
Int/G =
Int/GG =
Ext =
NSD =
4.6.6
4.6.7
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single gyrocompass
single gyro- and magnetic compass
twin gyrocompass
twin gyro- and magnetic compass
internal switchover, single gyrocompass
internal switchover, twin gyrocompass
external switchover via selector switch
internal switchover w. NSD-protocol evaluation
Function:
Selects the compass system type and the heading reference switchover
mode.
Note:
According to the system type settings, unused heading data inputs

must be inactivated in the interface configuration.
In twin gyrocompass systems, different compass IDs must be assigned
to the individual compasses (see 4.6.6).
Alignment Error Correction Value

Settings:
-180.0 +180.0
Function:
Sets the alignment error correction to the required value. Alignment

error is 0 if the sides of the compass housing are running exactly parallel to the vessel's longitudinal axis and the back of the housing points
dead ahead. The required correction value equals the alignment error
with the sign reversed.
Note:
After correction of the alignment error, the gyrocompass is to display

the angle between the vessel's longitudinal axis and true north to 0.5.
Shaft Encoder Correction Angle

Settings:
-180.0 +180.0
Function:
Sets the shaft encoder correction to the required value. The shaft encoder correction angle is set in the factory and must not be changed.
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Only when a complete baseplate assembly is to be exchanged, a new

correction angle must be entered. Each baseplate carries a label indicating the required shaft encoder correction angle.
4.6.8
Ext. Status Input

Settings:
Function:
4.6.9
Status LOG = log status

Status HDG +180 = turn heading display by 180
Selects the function to be activated via the external status input. If set
to LOG, the external status input reads the status signal from a pulse
log. If set to HDG +180, the heading display can be turned by 180
using an external selector switch (e.g. for operation in ferries).
Name of Gyro
Settings:
Function:
gyro ID: 1/2/3

Sets the compass' ID. The ID serves to identify the individual gyrocompasses in multicompass systems.
4.6.10 Test Mode

Settings:
rate of turn: -99.9/min +99.9/min

scale factor: 0.1 99.9 mV
heading: 0.0 359.9
Function:
The test mode serves to test the proper function of the analogue rate of
turn output and of the serial and 6 step/ outputs.
In test mode operation, an output voltage corresponding to the set rate
of turn and scale factor is present at the analogue rate of turn output.
After initiation of the test mode, the heading data sent to the serial and
6 step/ outputs moves from the actual to the set value with the set rate
of turn.
The test mode is activated once the user has set a value in the test
mode sub-menu. The test mode is quit by leaving the test mode submenu.
Note:
The test mode provides a convenient method of setting the scale factor
of an analogue rate of turn indicator:
Set the rate of turn to a suitable value and adjust the scale factor until
the rate of turn displayed on the indicator matches the set value.
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4.6.11 Service Setup 1 Overview

... SERVICE . SETUP. 1..
. F1 . INTERFACE. I/O...
. F2 . ANALOG . ROT. OUTP.
. F3 . FEEDBACK. SIGNAL
INTERFACE I/0
interface configuration
NMEA SUPERFAST
4800 Baud
9600 Baud
19200 Baud
38400 Baud
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA FAST
NMEA
PLATH
NMEA-HCHDT
GYRO INPUT
PLATH
LEHMKUHL LR 40
LEHMKUHL LR 20
NMEA HDT
OFF
MAG HDG INP.

SIN COS
NMEA-HDM
PLATH-MAGN
OFF
SPEED INPUT
200 Pulse/NM
NMEA-VHW
NMEA-VTG
NMEA-VBW
POS INPUT
NMEA-GLL
NMEA-GGA
SENS.D.M.OUTP.
NMEA-HCHDM
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA-HCHDG
ANALOG. ROT OUTP.

scale: 0.1 999.9 mV//min
time const.: 0 99 sec.
contd. on next page
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... SERVICE . SETUP. 1..

. F1 . INTERFACE. I/O...
. F2 . ANALOG . ROT. OUTP.
. F3 . FEEDBACK. SIGNAL
FEEDBACK SIGNAL
rudder angle feedback inputs
NO. OF RUDDERS
1/2
SET. RUDDER 1
32
scale: 0.1 99.9 mV/

offset: -9.9 +9.9
SET. RUDDER 2
scale: 0.1 99.9 mV/
offset: -9.9 +9.9
... SERVICE .SETUP .1 .

.F1 .SYSTEM .TYPE .....
.F2 .ALIGN .ERR..CORR.
.F3 .SHAFT.COR.ANGLE
32
SYSTEM TYPE
system type settings
type G
type GM
type GG
type GGM
hdg. sel. INT/G
hdg. sel. INT/GG
hdg. sel. EXT
hdg. sel. NSD
ALIGN ERR. CORR.
alignment error correction angle
-180.0 +180.0
SHAFT COR. ANGLE
shaft encoder correction angle
-180.0 +180.0

. F1 . EXT. . STATUS. IN
. F2 . NAME . OF . GYRO
. F3 . TEST . MODE
EXT. STATUS IN
function ext. status input
Stat. LOG
Stat. HDG +180
NAME OF GYRO
gyro ID
gyro ID.: 1/2/3
TEST MODE
test mode
rate of turn: -999 +999/min

scale: 0.1 999.9 mV//min
heading: 0.0 359.9
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
5.1
Maintenance Specifications
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All maintenance work is to be carried out by an authorized C. PLATH service station,

unless otherwise stated.
Following any maintenance work, the complete gyrocompass system is to be function checked.
5.1.1
Annual Maintenace
C. PLATH recommends that annually the gyrosphere container be opened, its internal surfaces and the gyrosphere be cleaned and the mercury, insulating fluid and
supporting fluid be renewed. If necessary, the centering pin is to be renewed.
5.1.2
Five-Year Maintenance
C. PLATH recommends that at intervals of a maximum of five years, the gyrosphere
and the centering pin be renewed.
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5.2
Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel
5.2.1
Removal of the Gyrosphere Container at Low Ambient Temperatures

At ambient temperatures below 0 C when the gyrocompass is not in operation, and
below -10 C when the gyrocompass is in operation, the gyrosphere container is to
be removed from the compass housing and stored at a place where the ambient
temperature will not fall below 0 C.
If no storage place is available where the ambient temperature will not fall below 0 C,
the gyrosphere is to be removed from the gyrosphere container to prevent damage
caused by frozen supporting fluid. The gyrosphere may be removed only by personnel of a C. PLATH-authorized service station.
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1)
De-energize the gyrocompass system.
2)
Wait at least 45 minutes for the gyroscopes to stop rotating.
3)
Unscrew the retaining screws of the compass housing door and take the door off
the housing.
4)
Disconnect the grounding strap between

door and housing. If the control and display unit is mounted in the door, unplug
the unit's connector from the masterboard
(plug connector J3).
5)
Place the door aside.
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6)
Disconnect the plug from the socket on

the gyrosphere container.
7)
Put both hands around the gyrosphere

container, placing the thumbs on the rim
of the bellows.
8)
Press together bellows and gyrosphere

container. With the thumbs, turn the bellows to the right until the bayonet coupling
disengages.
9)
Lift the gyrosphere container out of the

compass housing and carefully transport
it to a suitable storage place.
10) Fit the door back on the compass housing and secure it with the retaining screws.
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5.3
Maintenance by Service Personnel
5.3.1
Gyrosphere Handling and Storage Instructions
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The gyrosphere is contained in a shockproof box, which is packed in a transport

container. This transport container is completely suitable for transport by air, sea, rail
and road. The gyrosphere is always to be stored in its original transport container.
The storage temperature is to be between -25 C and +70 C. The humidity in the
storage room is to be between 60% and 90%.
The period of storage before the gyrosphere is taken into operation is not to exceed
12 months. Gyrospheres stored longer than 12 months before being taken into operation are to be tested by an authorized C. PLATH service station before installation.
Caution:
The gyrosphere is always to be transported in an original transport container.
Do not throw or drop the transport container.
The transport container is to be transported in an upright position only.
Upon installation, the gyrosphere is to be removed from the transport container in its
shockproof box and is to be carried by hand directly to the place of installation.
Caution:
The shockproof box containing the gyrosphere is only to be transported by hand, and
is to be handled with extreme care.
5.3.2
Safety Warning
Installation and removal of the gyrosphere includes the handling of mercury.
The mercury together with insulating fluid is contained in a phial enclosed in a sealed box in the
installation and replacement parts kit.
Warning:
Spilt mercury will evaporate and give off poisonous fumes.
Spilt mercury is to be gathered up with the syringe provided in the installation and replacement
parts kit and sealed in an empty phial.
After installation of the gyrosphere, keep the
empty phial in its box in the installation and replacement parts kit. After removal of the
gyrosphere, return the phial with the used mercury and insulating fluid to C. PLATH
for recycling.
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5.3.3
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Installation of the Gyrosphere

Note:
At the place of installation, a clean and level work surface must be available.
In addition to the parts provided in the installation and replacement parts kit,
a 5 mm hexagon key, a medium-sized and a small screwdirver will be needed
during the installation.
For cleaning purposes, a lint-free cloth and alcohol are required.
Caution: Do not use acetone or similar solvents.
1)
2)
Remove the gyrosphere container from its

transport box and place it on the work surface.
3)
Unscrew the centering pin and place it

aside (do not yet remove the protective
cap from the pin).
4)
Disconnect and remove the plug connector from the base contact.
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5)
Unscrew the captive screws attaching the

two halves of the gyroshere container.
6)
Remove the upper section of the

gyrosphere container and place it upside
down on the work surface.
Caution:
Do not damage the golden contact pins.
7)
Open the gyrosphere transport box, remove the top foam rubber pad and place it
with the recess uppermost on the work
surface.
8)
Remove the gyrosphere from the transport

box and place it in the foam rubber pad.
9)
Take the plastic bowl from the replacement

parts kit and place it on the work surface.
10) Remove the protective sticker from the recess of the gyroshere. Placing a thumb in
the recess, lift the gyrosphere out of the
foam rubber pad and place it on the plastic
bowl.
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11) Carefully wash the gyrosphere with alcohol and dry it with a lint-free cloth.
Caution:
do not use acetone or similar solvents.
12) Rinse the gyrosphere with fresh supporting fluid.
Caution:
The recess of the gyrosphere must be kept
absolutely clean and dry. Do not use compressed air to dry the gyrosphere.
13) Take the box containing the phial of mercury and insulating fluid from the installation and replacement parts kit. Remove
the phial from the box.
Warning:
Spilt mercury will evaporate and give
off poisonous fumes.
Spilt mercury is to be gathered up with
the syringe provided in the installation and
replacement parts kit and sealed in an
empty phial.
14) Open the phial and pour the entire contents into the recess of the gyrosphere.
The mercury is to form a single drop at
the bottom of the recess.
If necessary, take the syringe and cannula from the installation kit and gather
the mercury in a single drop by gently
pressing on it with the tip of the cannula.
15) Close the empty phial and put it back in
its box. The phial is to be kept in the installation kit and will be needed to take
up used mercury and insulating fluid during the removal of the gyrosphere.
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16) Carefully fill up the recess of the

gyrosphere with supporting fluid.
17) Rinse the inside of the lower section of
the gyrosphere container with supporting
fluid.
18) Check that the drain plug is tightened
firmly. Pour some supporting fluid into the
gyrosphere container until the base contact is covered by the fluid.
19) Check that the quad ring lies correctly in

its groove in the lower section of the
gyrosphere container.
Caution:
When replacing a gyrosphere, always use
a new quad ring.
20) Carefully remove the gyrosphere from the

plastic bowl and place it into the container.
21) Rinse the inside of the upper section of
the gyrosphere container with suppurting
fluid.
22) Carefully fit the upper par t of the

gyrosphere container to the lower part.
The golden contact pins fit into grooves in
the lower part of the container.
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23) Tighten the captive screws in a series of

diagonal opposites.
24) Remove the outer end of the ventilation

valve from its neck.
25) Fit the funnel into the hole for the centering
pin. Fill up the gyrosphere container with
supporting fluid until excess fluid exits from
the valve neck. Remove the funnel from
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26) Take off the protective cap from the

centering pin and rinse the pin thoroughly
with supporting fluid.
27) Screw in the centering pin and tighten it

firmly by hand.
28) Draw up some supporting fluid with the

syringe and inject it into the open end of
the ventilation valve until the remaining air
has exited the container (remaining air is
visible through the translucent top of the
container). Gently tilt the container, if necessary.
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29) Attach the free end of the ventilation valve

to its neck.
30) Carefully dry the gyrosphere container with
a lint-free cloth.
31) Connect the power cable to the centering
pin and firmly tighten the terminal screw.
32) Insert the base plug connector through the

hole in the lower section of the container.
Lift the container to the shoulder, keeping
it in a vertical position. Connect the plug
to the base contact.
33) Place the container back on the work surface.

34) If replacing a gyrosphere, place the provided label with the new gyrosphere's serial number on the magnetic shield of the
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34) Unscrew the retaining screws of the compass housing door and take off the door
from the housing
35) Disconnect the grounding strap between

door and housing. If the operating and
control unit is mounted in the door, disconnect the unit from the masterboard
(plug connector J3). Place the door aside.
36) Gently turn the bellows, until the rubber

tongue points towards the front of the
housing.
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37) Place the gyrosphere container into the

compass housing with the pointer located
directly below the tongue of the bellows.
38) Put both hands around the container and
lift it into the bellows. Turn the container
to the left until the coupling engages.
39) While supporting the countainer with the

palms, put the thumbs on the rim of the
bellows and press together bellows and
container. With the thumbs, turn the bellows to the left to lock the coupling.
40) Connect the plug to the socket on the

41) Put the door in front of the housing and
connect the grounding strap. Connect the
control and display unit to the masterboard
42) Fit the door on the housing and tighten
the retaining screws.
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Function test
1)
Energize the gyrocompass system.
2)
In the service setup 2, select the gyrosphere data sub-menu.

Observe the gyrosphere current:
Directly after power-up, the gyrosphere current should not exceed 550 mA.
The current will gradually fall while the gyrosphere settles.
Within 45 minutes after power-up, the gyrosphere current must have dropped
below 300 mA.
... GYROSPHERE. DATA
. TEMPERATURE... 40. C
. PH.BRIDGE..... 10 . mV
. GYRO . CURR .... 234 . mA
After initial power-up, gyrosphere

current must drop below 300 mA
within 45 minutes.
If, after 45 minutes of operation, a gyrosphere current above 300 mA is displayed in the gyrosphere data sub-menu, measure the AC-voltage present
across resistor R150 (1) on the masterboard. The voltage across R150 in
mV equals the gyrosphere current in mA.
Caution:
If 45 minutes after power up, the gyrosphere current has not dropped below
300 mA, the gyrosphere is defective and must be replaced.
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Removal of the Gyrosphere

1)
2)
Wait at least 45 minutes for the gyroscopes to stop rotating.
3)
Unscrew the retaining screws of the compass housing door and take the door off
the housing.
4)
Disconnect the grounding strap between

door and housing. If the control and display unit is mounted in the door, unplug
the unit's connector from the masterboard
5)
Place the door aside.
6)
Disconnect the plug from the socket on

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7)
Put both hands around the gyrosphere

container, placing the thumbs on the rim
of the bellows.
8)
Press together bellows and gyrosphere

container. With the thumbs, turn the bellows to the right until the bayonet coupling
disengages.
9)
Take the gyrosphere container out of the

compass housing and lift it to the shoulder, keeping it in a vertical position. Disconnect the plug connector from to the
base contact and pull the cable through
the hole in the lower section of the container.
10) Place the container on the work surface

11) Take the plastic bowl from the installation
and replacement parts kit and place it under the drain plug of the gyrosphere container.
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12) Unscrew the terminal screw in the centering

pin. Remove the contact from the pin and
tighten the screw.
13) Unscrew the centering pin and remove it

from the gyrosphere container.
14) Wash and dry the centering pin. Put the

protective cap on the tip of the pin.
15) Unscrew the drain plug and let the supporting fluid run into the bowl.
Screw in and tighten the drain plug.
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16) Unscrew the captive screws attaching the

two sections of the gyrosphere container.
17) Remove the upper section of the

gyrosphere container and place it upside
down on the work surface.
Caution:
Do not damage the golden contact pins.
18) Take the box containing the phial of mercury and insulating fluid from the installation and replacement parts kit. Remove
the phial from the box and open it.
Warning:
Spilt mercury will evaporate and give
off poisonous fumes.
Spilt mercury is to be gathered up with
the syringe provided in the installation and
replacement parts kit and sealed in an
empty phial.
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19) Insert the syringe with the cannula into

the recess of the gyrosphere. Draw up the
mercury and insulating fluid completely.
20) Inject the mercury and insulating fluid into

the empty phial.
21) Placing a thumb in the recess of the
gyrosphere, lift the gyrosphere out of the
container and pour the remaining supporting fluid from the recess into the plastic
bowl.
22) Place the gyrosphere back into the lower
section of the gyrosphere container.
23) If there is any mercury left in the plastic
bowl, take it up with the syringe and inject
it into the phial.
24) Close the phial and put it back into the

box.
25) Return the box with the phial to C. PLATH
for recycling.
Note:
Used mercury and insulating fluid may not
be reused. When replacing the gyrosphere, always use fresh mercury and insulating fluid.
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26) Discard the supporting fluid from the plastic bowl.

Note:
The supporting fluid is not poisonous.
27) Placing a thumb in the recess of the
gyrosphere, lift the gyrosphere out of the
gyrosphere container and place it in the
plastic bowl.
28) Using a lint-free cloth and alcohol, carefully wash and dry the gyrosphere.
Caution:
Do not use acetone or similar solvents.
29) Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces of

the gyrosphere with the stainless steel
wool pad provided in the installation and
replacement parts kit.
30) Seal the recess of the gyrosphere with a

protective sticker. Stickers are included in
the installation and replacement parts kit
and with replacement gyrospheres.
31) Pack the gyrosphere in its shockproof box
and pack the box in the original transport
container.
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32) Discard the remaining supporting fluid

from the lower section of the gyrosphere
container.
33) Using a lint-free cloth and alcohol, thoroughly wash and dry the inside of the
34) Carefully fit the upper section of the
gyrosphere container to the lower section.
The golden contact pins fit into grooves in
the lower section of the container.
35) Tighten the captive screws in a series of
diagonal opposites.
36) Screw in the cetering pin and tighten it
firmly by hand.
37) Pack the gyrosphere container in its original transport box.
38) Fit the door back on the compass housing and secure it with the retaining screws.
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TABLES
A1
Magnetic Compass Calibration Table
3-149 MK110ENG.P65
Use this table to note heading display and correction values during the calibration of
the magnetic compass display (see 4.5).
magnetic
compass
heading
mag. hdg. display

NAVIGAT X MK 1
(uncalibrated)
correction
value
magnetic
compass
heading
180
10
190
20
200
30
210
40
220
50
230
60
240
70
250
80
260
90
270
100
280
110
290
120
300
130
310
140
320
150
330
160
340
170
350
mag. hdg. display

NAVIGAT X MK 1
(uncalibrated)
correction
value
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Standard Manual Settings

Use this table to note the standard (preferred) settings of the parameters settable in
the manual settings menu.
Speed/Latitude
speed mode
auto
man
position mode
pos1
man
Heading difference alarm

monitor diff. between
diff. alarm threshold
GY1/GY2
OFF
GY1/MAG
GY2/MAG
___
North speed error correction

automatic correction
ON
OFF
Settings NAVIPRINT
ON
OFF
60 mm/h
150 mm/h
heading scale
30
180
rudder scale
9
OFF
45
output to printer
paper feed speed
Settings rate of turn

damping time constant
max. ROT alarm threshold
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___ sec.
___ /min
600 mm/h
70
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Basic Configuration Settings (Service Setup 1)

Interface I/O
NMEA Superfast
send baudrate
NMEA Fast
send protocol
gyrocompass input
data format
magnetic compass input

data format
speed input
data format
position input
data format
sensor data output
mag. hdg. data format
4800 Baud
38400 Baud
9600 Baud
NMEA-HCHDT
19200 Baud
NMEA
PLATH
NMEA-HCHDT
PLATH
NMEA-HDT
Lehmkuhl LR 20
OFF
Lehmkuhl LR 40
Sin Cos
OFF
NMEA-HDM
PLATH-Magn.
200 Pulse/NM
NMEA-VTG
NMEA-VHW
NMEA-VBW
Lehmkuhl LR 40
NMEA-GLL
NMEA-GGA
NMEA-HCHDM
NMEA-HCHDT
NMEA-HCHDG
Analogue rate of turn output

scale factor
damping time const.
___ mV//min
___ sec.
Feedback signal
no. of rudders
scale factor
zero-offset
r.1: ___ mV//min
r.2: ___ mV//min
r.1: ___
r.2: ___
System type
system type
G
GGM
GM
GG
hdg. select mode
INT/G
NSD
INT/GG
EXT
Alignment error correction

correction value
___
Shaft encoder correction value

correction value
___
Ext. status in
status
LOG
HDG +180
Name of gyro
gyro ID
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North Speed Error Tables

The tables give the north speed error of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees,
i.e. the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to
obtain true heading.
Lat.
30
40
45
50
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Heading
Speed (kts.)
North
South
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
360 180 180
0.3
0.6
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2
30
330 150 210
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.7
45
315 135 225
0.2
0.4
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
60
300 120 240
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.4
1.6
70
290 110 250
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.6
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
0.4
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.8
2.2
2.6
2.9
3.3
3.7
30
330 150 210
0.3
0.6
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2
45
315 135 225
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.6
60
300 120 240
0.2
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.6
1.8
70
290 110 250
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
1.3
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.6
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.7
2.1
2.5
2.9
3.3
3.7
4.1
30
330 150 210
0.4
0.7
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2
3.6
45
315 135 225
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.9
60
300 120 240
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.7
1.9
2.1
70
290 110 250
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.4
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.7
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
0.4
0.9
1.3
1.8
2.2
2.7
3.1
3.6
4.0
4.5
30
330 150 210
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
45
315 135 225
0.3
0.6
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2
60
300 120 240
0.2
0.4
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
70
290 110 250
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.6
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.5
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
3.9
4.4
4.9
30
330 150 210
0.4
0.9
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.6
3.0
3.4
3.8
4.3
45
315 135 225
0.3
0.7
1.0
1.4
1.7
2.1
2.4
2.8
3.1
3.5
60
300 120 240
0.2
0.5
0.7
1.0
1.2
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.5
70
290 110 250
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.7
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.7
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
90
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
90
90
90
90
90
270
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The tables give the north speed error of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees,
i.e. the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to
obtain true heading.
Lat.
55
60
65
68
70
Heading
Speed (kts.)
North
South
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
360 180 180
0.6
1.1
1.7
2.2
2.8
3.3
3.9
4.4
5.0
5.5
30
330 150 210
0.5
1.0
1.4
1.9
2.4
2.9
3.4
3.8
4.3
4.8
45
315 135 225
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.9
60
300 120 240
0.3
0.6
0.8
1.1
1.4
1.7
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.8
70
290 110 250
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.7
1.9
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
0.6
1.3
1.9
2.5
3.2
3.8
4.4
5.1
5.7
6.4
30
330 150 210
0.5
1.1
1.6
2.2
2.7
3.3
3.8
4.4
4.9
5.5
45
315 135 225
0.4
0.9
1.3
1.8
2.2
2.7
3.1
3.6
4.0
4.5
60
300 120 240
0.3
0.6
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2
70
290 110 250
0.2
0.4
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.7
2.0
2.2
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.1
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
0.7
1.5
2.3
3.0
3.8
4.5
5.3
6.0
6.8
7.5
30
330 150 210
0.6
1.3
1.9
2.6
3.2
3.9
4.6
5.2
5.9
6.5
45
315 135 225
0.5
1.1
1.6
2.1
2.7
3.2
3.7
4.2
4.8
5.3
60
300 120 240
0.4
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.6
3.0
3.4
3.8
70
290 110 250
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.0
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.3
2.6
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.3
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
0.8
1.7
2.5
3.4
4.2
5.1
5.9
6.8
7.6
8.5
30
330 150 210
0.7
1.5
2.2
2.9
3.7
4.4
5.1
5.9
6.6
7.3
45
315 135 225
0.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.2
4.8
5.4
6.0
60
300 120 240
0.4
0.8
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.5
3.0
3.4
3.8
4.2
70
290 110 250
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.3
2.6
2.9
80
280 100 260
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.0
1.2
1.3
1.5
90
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
90
90
90
90
270
360 180 180
0.9
1.9
2.8
3.7
4.6
5.6
6.5
7.4
8.4
9.3
30
330 150 210
0.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
5.6
6.4
7.2
8.1
45
315 135 225
0.7
1.3
2.0
2.6
3.3
3.9
4.6
5.2
5.9
6.6
60
300 120 240
0.5
0.9
1.4
1.9
2.3
2.8
3.2
3.7
4.2
4.6
70
290 110 250
0.3
0.6
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2
80
280 100 260
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.1
1.3
1.4
1.6
90
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
90
270
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he tables give the north speed error of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees, i.e.
the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to obtain
true heading.
Lat.
72
74
76
78
80
Page A-06
Heading
Speed (kts.)
North
South
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
360 180 180
1.0
2.1
3.1
4.1
5.1
6.2
7.2
8.2
9.3
10.3
30
330 150 210
0.9
1.8
2.7
3.6
4.4
5.3
6.2
7.1
8.0
8.9
45
315 135 225
0.7
1.5
2.2
2.9
3.6
4.4
5.1
5.8
6.5
7.3
60
300 120 240
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.1
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
4.6
5.1
70
290 110 250
0.4
0.7
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.2
3.5
80
280 100 260
0.2
0.4
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
90
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
90
270
360 180 180
1.1
2.3
3.5
4.6
5.8
6.9
8.1
9.2
10.4 11.6
30
330 150 210
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
45
315 135 225
0.8
1.6
2.4
3.3
4.1
4.9
5.7
6.5
7.3
8.2
60
300 120 240
0.6
1.1
1.7
2.3
2.9
3.5
4.0
4.6
5.2
5.8
70
290 110 250
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.1
3.5
3.9
80
280 100 260
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
1.3
2.6
3.9
5.2
6.6
7.9
9.2
10.5 11.9 13.2
30
330 150 210
1.1
2.3
3.4
4.5
5.7
6.8
8.0
9.1
10.3 11.4
45
315 135 225
0.9
1.9
2.8
3.7
4.6
5.6
6.5
7.4
8.4
9.3
60
300 120 240
0.7
1.3
2.0
2.6
3.3
3.9
4.6
5.2
5.9
6.6
70
290 110 250
0.4
0.9
1.3
1.8
2.2
2.7
3.1
3.6
4.0
4.5
80
280 100 260
0.2
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.3
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
1.5
3.0
4.6
6.1
7.6
9.2
10.7 12.3 13.9 15.4
30
330 150 210
1.3
2.6
4.0
5.3
6.6
7.9
9.3
10.6 12.0 13.3
45
315 135 225
1.1
2.2
3.2
4.3
5.4
6.5
7.6
8.7
9.7
10.8
60
300 120 240
0.8
1.5
2.3
3.0
3.8
4.6
5.3
6.1
6.9
7.6
70
290 110 250
0.5
1.0
1.6
2.1
2.6
3.1
3.7
4.2
4.7
5.2
80
280 100 260
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.1
2.4
2.6
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
1.8
3.7
5.5
7.3
9.2
11.0 12.9 14.8 16.7 18.6
30
330 150 210
1.6
3.2
4.7
6.3
7.9
9.5
11.1 12.7 14.4 16.0
45
315 135 225
1.3
2.6
3.9
5.2
6.5
7.8
9.1
10.4 11.7 13.0
60
300 120 240
0.9
1.8
2.7
3.7
4.6
5.5
6.4
7.3
8.2
9.2
70
290 110 250
0.6
1.2
1.9
2.5
3.1
3.7
4.4
5.0
5.6
6.3
80
280 100 260
0.3
0.6
1.0
1.3
1.6
1.9
2.2
2.5
2.9
3.2
90
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
90
90
90
90
270
056310
3-149 MK110ENG.P65
he tables give the north speed error of an uncorrected gyrocompass in degrees, i.e.
the correction which must be applied to the gyrocompass heading in order to obtain
true heading.
Lat.
81
82
83
84
85
Heading
Speed (kts.)
North
South
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
360 180 180
2.0
4.1
6.1
8.1
10.2 12.2 14.3 16.4 18.6 20.7
30
330 150 210
1.8
3.5
5.3
5.7
7.0
10.6 12.4 14.2 16.6 17.8
45
315 135 225
1.4
2.9
4.3
5.7
7.2
8.6
10.1 11.5 13.0 14.5
60
300 120 240
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.1
5.1
6.1
7.1
8.1
9.2
10.2
70
290 110 250
0.7
1.4
2.1
2.8
3.5
4.2
4.9
5.6
6.2
6.9
80
280 100 260
0.4
0.7
1.1
1.4
1.8
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.2
3.5
90
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
90
270
360 180 180
2.3
4.6
6.8
9.1
11.5 13.8 16.2 18.5 21.0 23.4
30
330 150 210
2.0
3.9
5.9
7.9
9.9
11.9 13.9 16.0 18.0 20.1
45
315 135 225
1.6
3.2
4.8
6.5
8.1
9.7
11.3 13.0 14.7 16.3
60
300 120 240
1.1
2.3
3.4
4.6
5.7
6.8
8.0
9.1
10.3 11.5
70
290 110 250
0.8
1.6
2.3
3.1
3.9
4.7
5.5
6.2
7.0
7.8
80
280 100 260
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.2
3.6
4.0
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
2.6
5.2
7.8
10.5 13.1 15.8 18.5 21.3 24.1 27.0
30
330 150 210
2.3
4.5
6.8
9.0
11.3 13.6 16.0 18.3 20.7 23.1
45
315 135 225
1.8
3.7
5.5
7.4
9.2
11.1 13.0 14.9 16.8 18.7
60
300 120 240
1.3
2.6
3.9
5.2
6.5
7.8
9.1
10.5 11.8 13.1
70
290 110 250
0.9
1.8
2.7
3.6
4.5
5.3
6.2
7.1
80
280 100 260
0.5
0.9
1.4
1.8
2.3
2.7
3.2
3.6
4.1
4.5
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
3.0
6.1
9.1
12.2 15.3 18.5 21.7 25.0 28.4 31.9
30
330 150 210
2.6
5.3
7.9
10.6 13.2 16.0 18.7 21.5 24.4 27.3
45
315 135 225
2.1
4.3
6.4
8.6
10.8 13.0 15.2 17.4 19.7 22.0
60
300 120 240
1.5
3.0
4.6
6.1
7.6
9.1
10.7 12.2 13.8 15.3
70
290 110 250
1.0
2.1
3.1
4.2
5.2
6.2
7.3
80
280 100 260
0.5
1.1
1.6
2.1
2.6
3.2
3.7
4.2
4.7
5.3
90
270
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
360 180 180
3.6
7.3
11.0 14.7 18.5 22.4 26.4 30.5 34.8 39.4
30
330 150 210
3.2
6.3
9.5
12.7 15.9 19.3 22.6 26.1 29.6 33.3
45
315 135 225
2.6
5.1
7.7
10.3 13.0 15.6 18.3 21.0 23.8 26.7
60
300 120 240
1.8
3.6
5.5
7.3
9.1
11.0 12.8 14.7 16.6 18.5
70
290 110 250
1.2
2.5
3.7
5.0
6.2
7.5
80
280 100 260
0.6
1.3
1.9
2.5
3.2
3.8
4.4
5.1
5.7
6.3
90
270
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
90
90
90
90
270
8.7
8.3
8.0
9.4
8.9
10.4
10.0 11.3 12.5
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10

NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10

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NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10

Design and Main Features

NAVIGAT X Mk 1 / SR-180 Mk 1 is a microprocessor controlled gyrocompass system

NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10

NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10

NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod. 10 / SR-180 MK 1 Mod. 10

Data and Signal Inputs

Dimensions and Weight

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Display and Control Elements

direct functions: Menu, , , Dim-, Dim+

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Energize the gyrocompass system.

>F1 . GYRO . 1 .. 271.3..

Heading Reference Source Selection

4 1 Press keys simultaneously to select gyro 1.

Heading reference selection is permitted in manual steering mode only. If

Confirm Alarm / Mute Alarm Buzzer

cause of an alarm is eliminated, a pending alarm message is automatically

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entering / quitting the main menu

>F1 . GYRO . 1 .. 271.3..

higher menu level

lower menu level

from startup screen, press to go to

from main menu screen, press to return to startup screen.

navigating the menu

return to next higher menu level

selecting parameter settings

flashing arrows: selection expected

show next/previous option

flashing cursor: data input expected

increase/decrease input value

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..... MAIN . MENU ......

TxD NMEA FAST

MAG HDG INP.

ANALOG. ROT OUTP.

SHAFT COR. ANGLE

MAG. C. CAL. TABLE

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Display Data Selection

Display data screens

Magnetic compass data (M-System types only)

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Optional Functions (available if relevant equipment installed)

North Speed Error Correction

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Speed/Latitude Input for Automatic Error Correction

input mode (speed/lat mode)