Navitwin Iv PDF

Operation, Installation and Service Manual
DISPLAY DATA
GYRO
1 246.8 SPEED
AUTO
GYRO 12.8 kn
2 246.7 MONITOR
Hdg. Diff Off Hdg.
GYRO 10˚ 10˚
3 246.8 Gyro 1
Gyro 2
Set Hdg.
246.0
ALARM
MAGN
COMP 247.0 NO ACTIVE
ALARM
NAVITWIN IV
Heading Management System
056344/A, 16 Mar 2006

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. (Representative Office)
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056344/A NAVITWIN IV
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Revision Record
Rev. Date Remarks

A 16 Mar 2006 initial release
NAVITWIN IV 056344/A
Safety Instructions
Safety Notice Conventions

The following safety notice conventions are followed throughout this
manual:
DANGER A Danger notice contains an operating or main-

tenance procedure, practice, condition, state-
ment, etc., which, if not strictly observed, will
result in injury or death of personnel.
WARNING A Warning notice contains an operating or

maintenance procedure, practice, condition,
statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed,
could result in injury or death of personnel.
CAUTION A Caution notice contains an operating or main-

tenance procedure, practice, condition, state-
ment, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could
result in damage to, or destruction of equip-
ment.
Note A Note contains an essential operating or main-

tenance procedure, condition or statement,
which is considered important enough to be
highlighted.
Special safety symbols may be used in this

manual to indicate:
Risk of electrical shock.

Used in conjunction with a Danger or Warning
notice.
Electrical components are sensitive to electro-

static discharge.
Used in conjunctin with a Caution notice.
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General Safety Information for the Operator
WARNING NAVITWIN IV permits to activate a heading source as soon as heading

data is received from the respective device.
Make sure that a gyrocompass has settled before using its heading as
the reference for heading control systems, RADAR, ECDIS, etc.
A magnetic heading source should be made active only in case of failure
of the gyrocompass(es).
CAUTION When the NAVITWIN IV is used in a system containing the fiber-optic

gyrocompass NAVIGAT 2100:
At each new alignment (restart) of the NAVIGAT 2100, make sure that the
compass aligns correctly, using valid speed and position data.
It is required to confirm the correct input data at the NAVIGAT 2100 con-
trol and display unit when a new alignment is carried out.
General Safety Information for Service Personnel
WARNING Hazardous voltage is present inside the NAVITWIN IV.
Danger of electrical shock or burn when the CCFL inverter connections

are touched.
Disconnect power before opening the device.

When servicing the device without the back cover installed, do not touch
the PCB while power is applied to the board.
CAUTION The NAVITWIN IV contains electrostatic sensitive components.
Electrostatic discharge may permanently damage components.
When servicing the NAVITWIN IV, take precautions to prevent electro-

static discharge. Avoid touching any of the electronic circuitry.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Design and Main Features........................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Example System Configurations ............................................................. 1-2
Standard NAVIGAT Dual Gyrocompass/TMC System ........................... 1-2
Triple Gyrocompass/TMC System ........................................................... 1-3
Independent Off Heading / Heading Diff. Alarm Device......................... 1-4
1.3 Technical Data............................................................................................ 1-5
Chapter 2: Operation
2.1 Display and Operating Keys ..................................................................... 2-1
Display ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Operating Keys .......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 External control devices ........................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Power-up Sequence .................................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Selecting the active heading source ....................................................... 2-3
2.5 Selecting additional display data ............................................................ 2-4
2.6 Adjusting the display brightness............................................................. 2-4
2.7 Optional Functions.................................................................................... 2-5
Muting Alarms Remotely.......................................................................... 2-5
Resetting/Acknowledging a Central Watch Alarm .................................. 2-5
Reversing the Heading Display (180° offset)........................................... 2-5
External Dimming ..................................................................................... 2-5
2.8 Operating Menu ........................................................................................ 2-6
Entering and Quitting the Menu Mode.................................................... 2-6
Navigating the Menu ................................................................................ 2-7
Selecting Parameter Settings ................................................................... 2-8
Editing Parameter Values ......................................................................... 2-8
2.9 Off Heading Monitor Settings.................................................................. 2-9
2.10 Heading Diff. Monitor Settings .............................................................. 2-10
2.11 Manual Settings Menu ........................................................................... 2-11
Manual Settings – Overview ...................................................................2-11
Manual Settings – Parameters ............................................................... 2-13
Speed ........................................................................................... 2-13
Mag Variation .............................................................................. 2-15
Rate of Turn ................................................................................. 2-16
North Sp. Err. Corr....................................................................... 2-16
2.12 User Setup ............................................................................................... 2-17
User Setup – Overview ........................................................................... 2-17
User Setup – Parameters ........................................................................ 2-18
Date & Time................................................................................. 2-18
Magn. Cal. Tab............................................................................. 2-18
Version Info ................................................................................. 2-19
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Chapter 3: Alarm System

3.1 Alarm Indication ........................................................................................ 3-1
Audible Alarm Indication .......................................................................... 3-1
Single Beep: Invalid Action .......................................................... 3-1
Continuous Beeping: Pending Alarm .......................................... 3-1
Visual Alarm Indication............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm............................... 3-2
Local Alarm Acknowledge ........................................................................ 3-2
External Alarm Mute ................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Viewing the active alarms ........................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Alarm messages ........................................................................................ 3-4
Internal Alarms .......................................................................................... 3-4
External Alarms (from NAVIGAT compasses)......................................... 3-6
Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance

4.1 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel .................................................... 4-1
Chapter 5: Installation
5.1 Mechanical Installation............................................................................. 5-1
Console Mounting ..................................................................................... 5-1
Console Frame Version ............................................................................. 5-1
Housing with Bracket ................................................................................ 5-1
Connector Cable ........................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Electrical Installation................................................................................. 5-2
Wiring Up the System............................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Initial System Configuration .................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Magnetic Heading Calibration ................................................................. 5-3
Calibration Procedure ............................................................................... 5-3
Determining magnetic heading correction values ..................... 5-4
Storing the magnetic heading calibration table ......................... 5-5
Deleting entries from the magnetic heading calibration table.. 5-6
Chapter 6: System Configuration

6.1 Service Setup Menu.................................................................................. 6-1
Setup Access Code.................................................................................... 6-1
Service-Setup – Overview......................................................................... 6-2
Service Setup – Parameters...................................................................... 6-6
Gyro 1............................................................................................. 6-6
Gyro 2............................................................................................. 6-7
Gyro 3/Magn. ................................................................................. 6-8
Set Hdg./GPS ............................................................................... 6-10
RS422 Outp. 1 .............................................................................. 6-11
RS422 Outp. 2 .............................................................................. 6-12
Port Settings ................................................................................ 6-14
Internals ....................................................................................... 6-16
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Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
7.1 General Troubleshooting Instructions..................................................... 7-1
7.2 Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB ........................................... 7-2
Exchangeable Components...................................................................... 7-3
Connectors................................................................................................. 7-3
Diagnostic LEDs......................................................................................... 7-4
Chapter 8: Corrective Maintenance

8.1 Exchanging the System Software ........................................................... 8-1
Downloading Software from the Flashboard.......................................... 8-1
Exchanging the Flashboard.......................................................... 8-2
Uploading Software via the Service Interface ........................................ 8-3
8.2 Replacing the RS-422 Output Driver IC ................................................... 8-3
Appendix A: Setup and Configuration Tables
Appendix B: Drawings
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Design and Main Features

The Heading Management System NAVITWIN IV performs a number of
control and monitoring functions within a multicompass system:
• It displays the actual heading from the available heading sources

and lets the operator select the active source for distribution to other
equipment, e.g. heading control systems, RADAR, compass repeat-
ers etc.
NAVITWIN IV can display up to three true heading and one magnetic
compass heading source.
• It monitors the difference between any two of the available heading
sources.
Should the difference exceed a user-defined threshold, a "Heading
Difference Alarm" is given.
• It monitors the difference between the active source’s heading and
the commanded set heading in automatic steering modes.
Should the difference exceed a user-defined threshold, an "Off Head-
ing Alarm" is given.
The set heading may be received automatically from a heading con-
trol system or entered manually.
• It reads the analogue signals from a Sperry Marine fluxgate sensor,
type 4863, and converts these into magnetic heading data in NMEA
format, including automatic correction for magnetic variation and
sensor calibration values.
• It serves as the central operating and control unit for dual and triple
gyrocompass systems with the NAVIGAT X MK 1, MK 2 and NAVI-
GAT 2100 compasses.
System-wide operational settings and setup parameters are entered
at the NAVITWIN IV and transmitted to the connected compasses.
Design and Main Features 1-1

1.2 Example System Configurations

The following simplified configuration examples illustrate some typical
applications of the NAVITWIN IV.
Standard NAVIGAT Dual Gyrocompass/TMC System
The system shown in Figure 1-1 below is the standard configuration for
a dual gyrocompass system with Sperry Marine gyrocompasses type
NAVIGAT X MK 1 or NAVIGAT 2100.
By selecting the active heading source at the NAVITWIN IV , the opera-

tor determines which compasses’ data is distributed via the Switch-Over
Unit to external equipment, such as heading control systems, RADAR,
compass repeaters etc.
The heading diff. alarm function permits to monitor the difference

between any two of the available heading sources.
The off heading alarm function permits to monitor the difference
between the actual heading from the active source and the set heading
order received from a heading control system.
Alarms generated locally by a NAVIGAT gyrocompass are indicated and

may be acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV.
In turn, the NAVITWIN IV transmits system-wide operational settings
and setup parameters to the NAVIGAT gyrocompasses.
In a NAVIGAT dual gyrocompass system, the available heading sources
and the hdg. diff threshold are also indicated at both gyrocompasses.
If a magnetic heading source is installed, NAVITWIN IV applies magnetic

variation and distributes the data to external equipment (TMC function).
In case of failure of the gyrocompasses, the magnetic heading source
may be activated to provide an emergency heading reference for repeat-
ers and other peripheral equipment.
Figure 1-1: Switch-Over Unit

NAVIGAT Dual
Gyrocompass System G1 Hdg.
Gyrocompass
NAVIGAT X MK 1
or G/ M Headings,
NAVIGAT 2100 RoT, and all other
data/signals
Gyrocompass G2 Hdg. distributed via
NAVIGAT X MK 1 Switch-Over Unit
or
NAVIGAT 2100
Magnetic M Hdg.
Compass Source Sel.
M Hdg. Status
GYRO
from vessel's steering/ 1 246.8
heading control system: GYRO
2 246.7
Steering Mode Status Alarm Status

Set Heading MAGN
COMP 247.0
(Hdg. Diff, Off Hdg)
NAVITWIN IV
1-2 Example System Configurations

Triple Gyrocompass/TMC System
In a triple gyrocompass system, the NAVITWIN IV displays the heading

data from three true heading sources and the magnetic heading from a
fluxgate sensor, type 4863 (if installed).
By selecting the active heading source at the NAVITWIN IV, the operator
determines which compasses’ data is distributed to external equipment,
such as heading control systems, RADAR, compass repeaters etc.
In a triple gyrocompass system, the NAVITWIN IV controls two cascaded
Switch-Over Units to distribute the data as required.
The heading diff. alarm function permits to monitor the difference

between any two of the available heading sources.
The off heading alarm function permits to monitor the difference
between the actual heading from the active source and the set heading
order received from a heading control system.
Alarms generated locally by a NAVIGAT compass within a triple gyro-

compass system are indicated and may be acknowledged at the
NAVITWIN IV.
In turn, the NAVITWIN IV transmits system-wide operational settings
and setup parameters to NAVIGAT gyrocompasses.
In contrast to the standard dual NAVIGAT system, the gyrocompasses in
a triple system are configured as stand-alone devices. Only the own
heading is displayed locally at the respective gyrocompass.
If a fluxgate sensor, type 4863, is installed, NAVITWIN IV applies mag-

netic variation and distributes magnetic heading data to external equip-
ment (TMC function). In case of failure of the gyrocompasses, the
magnetic heading source may be activated to provide an emergency
heading reference for repeaters and other peripheral equipment.
Figure 1-2: Switch-Over Units

Triple Gyrocompass/
TMC system GYRO 3 G3 Hdg. G/ M Headings,
RoT, and all other
data/signals
GYRO 2 G2 Hdg.
distributed via
Switch-Over Units
G1 Hdg.
GYRO 1
Magnetic M Hdg.
Compass Source Sel.
Status M Hdg.
GYRO
from vessel's steering/ 1 246.8
heading control system: GYRO
2 246.7
GYRO
Steering Mode Status 246.9

3
Alarm Status
Set Heading MAGN
COMP 247.0
NAVITWIN IV
Example System Configurations 1-3

Independent Off Heading / Heading Diff. Alarm Device
Another typical application for the NAVITWIN IV is to retrofit an existing

gyrocompass system with an independent off heading and/or a heading
difference alarm device.
In these cases, the NAVITWIN IV is used as a monitoring device only.

The device is not used to select the active heading source or to distrib-
ute data to external equipment.
Figure 1-3 below shows a simple system where the NAVITWIN IV is

used to monitor the difference between a gyro and a magnetic compass
and also to monitor the difference between the actual heading from the
reference selected and the set heading order as received from a heading
control system or entered manually.
Figure 1-3:
Independent GYRO 1 Magnetic
off hdg./hdg. diff. Compass
alarm system
from vessel's steering/

heading control system: G1 Hdg. M Hdg.
Steering Mode Status GYRO
246.8
Set Heading
1
Alarm Status
MAGN
COMP 247.0
NAVITWIN IV
1-4 Example System Configurations

1.3 Technical Data
Environmental Requirements
ambient temperature, operation –15 to +55 °C
ambient temperature, storage –25 to +70 °C
protection grade PN 74813 (for console mounting):
IP 56 to DIN 40050, if installed
with seal in console panel/frame
PN 74819 (in housing with
bracket): IP 23 to DIN 40050
environmental conditions / EMC in accordance with IEC 60945
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass 0.70 m
to steering magnetic compass 0.40 m
reduced, to standard magnetic compass 0.45 m
reduced, to steering magnetic compass 0.30 m
Power Supply
supply voltage 24 VDC (18-36 V)
max. ripple content ±4 Vpp; extreme values may not
exceed 36 V or fall below 18 V
power consumption 12 W
Dimensions and Weight

PN 74813 (for console mounting)
width 288 mm
height 96 mm
depth 44 mm; approx. 100 mm backward clearance

from mounting surface required for connector
cable and plug
weight 1 kg approx.
PN 79361 (PN 74813 factory-assembled in console frame)
frame width 319 mm
frame height 127 mm
PN 74819 (in housing with bracket)

width 350 mm
max. height (unit in 150 mm
vertical position)
max. depth (unit in 130 mm
horizontal position)
weight 2.15 kg approx.
Technical Data 1-5

Data Inputs
true heading (3x) NMEA 0183
or PLATH protocol
magnetic heading, serial* NMEA 0183

or PLATH protocol
autopilot set heading / GPS speed/pos. NMEA 0183
or NAVIPILOT†
* If serial magn. hdg. input is used, max. 2 true hdg. inputs are available.
† If NAVIPILOT format ist used, input receives set heading only.
Signal and Status Inputs

magnetic heading, fluxgate sensor sin., cos. and ref. voltages
from Sperry Marine flux-
gate sensor type 4863
steering mode status (auto/man) connection to P.Gnd via
ext. contact,
latching
ext. alarm acknowledge status (mute) connection to P.Gnd via
ext. contact,
momentary, n.o.
ext. dim+ or G1/G2 ctrl. status connection to P.Gnd via
ext. contact,
dim+: momentary, n.o.,
G1/G2 ctrl.: latching
ext. dim-, offset 180° or G/M|G/G3 ctrl. connection to P.Gnd via
status ext. contact,
dim-: momentary, n.o.,
offset 180°: latching,
G/M|G/G3 ctrl.: latching
1-6 Technical Data

Data Outputs
serial data RS-422 output 1 if available, all of:
gyrocompass heading
magnetic compass heading
rate of turn
heading reference status
comp. mon. op. data
serial data RS-422 output 2 if available, all or selectable sub-
set of:
gyrocompass heading
rate of turn
comp. mon. op. data
serial data TTL output if available, all of:
gyrocompass heading
rate of turn
comp. mon. op. data
Alarm and Status Outputs

power failure/general alarm potential-free relay contacts,
heading difference alarm each rated
off heading alarm 30 VDC/1.0 A,
watch alarm acknowledge 100 VDC/0.3 A,
125 VAC/0.5 A;
G1/G2 outputs to Switch-Over-Unit;
G/G3 open collector, drawn to Gnd
G/M potential in “on” status
Technical Data 1-7

1-8 Technical Data

Chapter 2: Operation
2.1 Display and Operating Keys

Figure 2-1:
5 1 2 3 6
NAVITWIN IV
operating unit
DISPLAY DATA
GYRO
1 246.8 SPEED
AUTO
GYRO 12.8 kn
2 246.7 MONITOR
Hdg. Diff Off Hdg.
GYRO 10˚ 10˚
3 246.8 Gyro 1
Gyro 2
Set Hdg.
246.0
ALARM
MAGN
ALARM
4 7 8 9
Display
➀ Heading Source Window: Shows the available heading sources

and their actual values. The currently active heading source is indi-
cated by a thick border and arrow symbols next the source’s name.
➁ Display Data Window: Shows additional data, such as rate of turn,

speed/position and the alarm list.
➂ Monitor Window: Shows the heading diff. and off heading monitor-
ing settings and status
➃ Alarm Window: Shows the current alarm status.
Operating Keys
➄ Heading Source Selector Keys: Select the currently active heading

source.
➅ Navigation Keypad: Arrow keys navigate through display data and

menu screens; ENTER key confirms and stores selections made in
menu screens.
➆ ACK key: Acknowledges pending alarms.
➇ MENU key: Calls up the operating menu from the normal opera-
tional mode.
➈ DIM- / DIM+ keys: Adjust the display brightness.
Display and Operating Keys 2-1

2.2 External control devices

Depending on the installation, external devices may be present which
remotely control certain functions of the NAVITWIN IV:
• An external selector switch may be used to reverse the heading

(apply a 180° offset to the heading data) e.g. for operation in double-
ended ferries.
• The audible alarm at the NAVITWIN IV the may be muted from a
remote device, e.g. a central alarm panel.
• External pushbuttons may be used to adjust the display brightness.
2.3 Power-up Sequence

The NAVITWIN IV is not equipped with a power switch. The device pow-
ers up as soon as supply power is applied to the gyrocompass system.
Upon power up, the startup routine is executed:
A startup screen is shown and a

system test sequence is executed.
A status line at the bottom of the

screen indicates the progress and
results of the following tests:
RAM test
I/O test
Checksum test
Setup Data test
DISPLAY DATA When the system test has been

GYRO
1 246.8 SPEED passed, the NAVITWIN IV enters
AUTO normal operational mode. The
GYRO 12.8 kn
2 246.7 heading source window displays
MONITOR
Hdg. Diff Off Hdg.
the heading data from the available
GYRO 10˚ 10˚ compasses.
3 246.8 Gyro 1
Gyro 2
Set Hdg.
246.0
MAGN
ALARM The currently active heading source
ALARM
is indicated by a bold frame and by
arrow symbols next to the source’s
name.
Note Upon power-up, the NAVITWIN IV will activate the heading source which
was selected when the device was last powered down.
If no valid heading is available from this source, an alarm is given and the
operator must activate a different source.
CAUTION When the NAVITWIN IV is used in a system containing the fiber-optic

gyrocompass NAVIGAT 2100:
At each new alignment (restart) of the NAVIGAT 2100, make sure that the
compass aligns correctly, using valid speed and position data.
It is required to confirm the correct input data at the NAVIGAT 2100 con-
trol and display unit when a new alignment is carried out.
2-2 External control devices

2.4 Selecting the active heading source

The operator may select one of the available heading sources as the
“active” source, i.e. the heading reference to be distributed to compass
repeaters, heading control system, RADAR, ECDIS etc.).
The currently active heading source is indicated by a bold frame around

its display and a pair of arrow symbols next to the source name.
To change the active heading

GYRO
1 246.8 source:
GYRO Press the selector key next to the

2 246.7 desired source’s heading display.
The selected source is made active.
GYRO
1 246.8
GYRO
2 246.7
Note The active heading source can be changed in a manual steering mode
only.
In automatic steering modes, source selection is disabled and an error
beep will be given when a source selector key is pressed.
WARNING NAVITWIN IV permits to activate a heading source as soon as heading

data is received from the respective device.
Make sure that a gyrocompass has settled before using its heading as
the reference for heading control systems, RADAR, ECDIS, etc.
A magnetic heading source should be made active only in case of failure
of the gyrocompass(es).
Selecting the active heading source 2-3

2.5 Selecting additional display data

The data display window shows a selection of additional data received
via the heading source inputs or the GPS/Auto input.
Depending on the available data, the operator may select one of up to

five groups of data to be displayed in the display data window.
DISPLAY DATA Press the Up/Down arrow keys to scroll

POSITION through the display data options.
AUTO
44˚09.46' N
023˚54.21' E
If all relevant data is available, the follow-
ing data groups are selectable:
SPEED
AUTO
• Position mode, latitude and longitude.
12.8 kn • Speed mode and actual value
• Mag. Variation mode and actual value
MAG VARIATION
MAN
• Rate of Turn and North Speed Error
1.2˚ E Correction values (if received from
gyrocompass type NAVIGAT)
RATE OF TURN • Date and Time (DD.MM.YY, hh.mm)
+32.1 ˚/min
Speed Corr. The selected data group is displayed until
-1.4˚ another group is selected.
DATE Upon power-up, the NAVITWIN IV will dis-

31.12.06
play the data group which was selected
TIME
12:34 when the device was last powered down,
providing the relevant data is available.
2.6 Adjusting the display brightness
The brightness of the display and keypad illumination is adjusted via the
DIM+/DIM- keys:
Press the DIM+ key to

increase the illumination
brightness.
GYRO Press the DIM- key to
2 246.7 MONITOR
reduce the illumination
Hdg. Diff Off Hdg.
GYRO 10˚ 10˚ brightness.
3 246.8 Gyro 1
Gyro 2
Set Hdg.
246.0
ALARM
MAGN
ALARM
Note The display brightness can only be adjusted in normal operational mode.
The brightness setting is not retained between power-ups. NAVITWIN IV
always powers up at maximum brightness.
2-4 Selecting additional display data

2.7 Optional Functions

The following functions may be available if the system is equipped with
the respective external controls and configured accordingly.
Muting Alarms Remotely
On alarm, actuate the mute control at a remote device (e.g. a central

alarm panel). The audible alarm is muted.
Note A remotely muted alarm remains in the pending (unacknowledged) state.

The alarm is indicated as pending in the alarm window until the alarm is
acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV or the cause of the alarm is elimi-
nated.
Resetting/Acknowledging a Central Watch Alarm
If connected to a central watch alarm facility ('dead man alarm'), the

NAVITWIN IV will automatically reset the watch alarm timer whenever a
key is pressed on the unit.
Should a watch alarm be given, pressing any key at the NAVITWIN IV

will acknowledge the alarm and reset the watch alarm timer.
Reversing the Heading Display (180° offset)
To reverse the heading display, e.g. for operation on double-ended fer-

ries, activate the 180° offset function at the associated external control.
External Dimming
If external DIM+/DIM- pushbuttons are installed, these operate in parallel

with the builtin DIM+/DIM- keys. If an external DIM+ button is installed
only, it will increase the illumination level stepwise and, will revert to the
lowest level when pushed past the maximum level.
Optional Functions 2-5

2.8 Operating Menu

The monitoring settings as well as the manual settings, user and service
setup sub-menus are accessed through a multilevel operating menu.
Entering and Quitting the Menu Mode
DISPLAY DATA From the normal operational mode,

press MENU to enter the menu mode.
SPEED
AUTO
12.8 kn MAIN MENU In the right hand side of the display,
MONITOR
the Main Menu window opens, which
OFF HDG ALRM
Hdg. Diff Off Hdg. HDG DIFF ALRM now overlays the data display, moni-
10˚ 10˚ MAN. SETTINGS tor and alarm status windows.
Gyro 1 Set Hdg. USER SETUP
Gyro 2 246.0 SERVICE SETUP
ALARM << EXIT The keys of the navigation keypad
NO ACTIVE may now be used to navigate the
ALARM menu, to select parameter settings
and to edit parameter values.
From the main menu screen, press

MAIN MENU
MENU to return to the normal opera-
OFF HDG ALARM tional mode.
HDG DIFF ALARM
DISPLAY DATA
MAN SETTING
USER SETUP SPEED The menu window is closed and the
SERV SETUP
<< EXIT
AUTO data display, monitor and alarm status
12.8 kn windows become visible again.
MONITOR
Hdg. Diff Off Hdg.
10˚ 10˚
Gyro 1 Set Hdg.
Gyro 2 246.0
ALARM
NO ACTIVE
ALARM
Note When the menu mode is active and no key is pressed for more than 30
seconds, the NAVITWIN IV automatically returns to normal operational
mode.
In the menu mode, the source selector keys are disabled and the bright-
ness level cannot be adjusted.
Should an alarm be given while the menu mode is active, the audible
alarm is sounded, but the operator must return to the normal operational
mode to view the alarm message and acknowledge the alarm.
2-6 Operating Menu

Navigating the Menu
In the menu mode, the operator may navigate through the menu using
the Right, Left, Up and Down arrow keys.
XXXXXXXX The arrow symbol ( ) at the left of

AAAAAAAA the window indicates the cursor
BBBBBBBB position on the current menu level.
CCCCCCCC
AAAAAAAA With the Up/Down arrow keys, move

BBBBBBBB to the cursor to the required sub-
CCCCCCCC
menu position.
AAAAAAAA
BBBBBBBB
CCCCCCCC
MAIN MENU Arrow symbols ( ) to the right of

XXXXXXXX the window indicate that a sub-
menu exists for the respective
XXXXXXXX option.
YYYYYYYY
Press the Right arrow key to enter a
XXXXXXXX sub-menu.
YYYYYYYY
ZZZZZZZZ
Press the Left arrow key to return to

XXXXXXXX
YYYYYYYY the next higher menu level.
< BACK
XXXXXXXX
< BACK
MAIN MENU
XXXXXXXX
Note Alternative key functions may be used to navigate the menu:

- selecting a sub-menu option and pressing ENTER enters the sub-menu
- pressing MENU in a sub-menu returns to the next higher menu level
- selecting the “<BACK” option in a sub-menu and pressing ENTER
returns to the next higher menu level
- selecting the “<<EXIT” option at the top menu level and pressing ENTER
quits the menu mode and returns to normal operational mode
Operating Menu 2-7

Selecting Parameter Settings
In a number of sub-menus, the operator is expected to select parameter

settings from a list of available options.
The available options and the current selection are indicated by different
symbols:
Radio buttons: Allow to select exactly one of the available options.

: selected
: deselected
Checkboxes: Allow to select or activate none, one or more of the
available options.
: selected
: deselected
To select parameter settings in a sub-menu:
With the Up/Down arrow keys, move

OPTIONS
to the required option.
OPTIONS
OPTION A
Press ENTER to confirm and store
OPTION B the selection.
OPTION C
OPTION A MENU leaves the option sub-menu

OPTION B
OPTION C without changes.
OPTION A
OPTION B
OPTION C
Editing Parameter Values
In a number of sub-menus, parameters are set by editing a numerical

value or an alphanumerical string.
To edit a parameter value in the respective sub-menu:
With the Up/Down arrow keys, edit

VALUE
the character at the current cursor
VALUE:
position.
00000
With the Right/Left arrow keys, move
the cursor forward/back to edit the
10000
next/previous character.
10000
Press ENTER to confirm and store
the new value.
VALUE
MENU leaves the option sub-menu

without changes.
2-8 Operating Menu

2.9 Off Heading Monitor Settings

NAVITWIN IV can monitor the difference between the actual heading
from the active source and the set heading order in automatic steering
modes. The set heading may either be received automatically from a
heading or track control system or may be entered manually.
Should the difference between the actual and set headings exceed the
alarm threshold, the “Off Heading Alarm” is given.
To set the parameters for off heading monitoring:
MAIN MENU
Call up the Main Menu
OFF HDG ALRM Go to OFF HDG ALRM settings
To select the off hdg. alarm mode:
MODE Go to MODE selection
OFF Select required mode;

AUTO
MAN OFF = alarm off
AUTO = set hdg. auto receive
MAN = set hdg. manual setting
To set the off hdg. alarm threshold:
THRESHOLD Go to THRESHOLD setting
Edit threshold value;

XXXXXXXX range: 0 – 99˚
To set the manual set hdg. value:
MAN. SET HDG Go to MAN SET HDG setting
Edit manual value;

XXXXXXXX range: 0.0 – 359.9˚
Note When the set heading order is changed (a turn is ordered), monitoring
becomes active only after the difference between the actual and set head-
ings has once fallen below the alarm threshold.
Off Heading Monitor Settings 2-9

2.10 Heading Diff. Monitor Settings

NAVITWIN IV can monitor the difference between any two of the availa-
ble heading sources. Should this difference exceed the alarm threshold,
the “Heading Diff. Alarm” is given.
To set the parameters for heading diff. monitoring:
MAIN MENU
Call up the Main Menu
HDG DIFF ALRM Go to HDG DIFF ALRM settings
To select the monitored sources:
SOURCE Go to SOURCE selection
OFF Select sources;

GY1/GY2
GY1/GY3 OFF = diff alarm off
GY1/MAGN
GY2/GY3 GY1/GY2 = true hdg. 1 vs. 2
GY2/MAGN
GY3/MAGN GY1/GY3 = true hdg. 1 vs. 3
GY1/MAGN = true hdg. 1 vs. magn.
GY2/GY3 = true hdg. 2 vs. 1
To set the alarm threshold:
THRESHOLD Go to THRESHOLD setting
Edit threshold value;

XXXXXXXX range: 0 – 99˚
2-10 Heading Diff. Monitor Settings

2.11 Manual Settings Menu

The Manual Settings menu provides access to settings which the opera-
tor may need to alter more or less frequently during normal operation.
Note Some of the manual settings have no direct effect at the NAVITWIN IV
but will overwrite the corresponding values at connected gyrocompasses
of types NAVIGAT X MK 1, MK 2, or NAVIGAT 2100.
Manual Settings – Overview
Figure 2-2:
MANUAL SETTINGS
Manual Settings
SPEED SPEED speed input settings
POSITION
MAG VARIATION MODE
AUTO
AUTO2
MAN
MANUAL VALUE
value: -99.9 – 99.9 kn
POSITION position input settings

MODE
AUTO
AUTO2
MAN
MANUAL LAT
lat. value: 90˚00.00' S – 90˚00.00' N
MANUAL LON
lon. value: 180˚00.00' W – 180˚00.00' E
MAG VARIATION mag. variation input settings

AUTO
MANUAL VALUE
value: 99.9˚ W – 99.9˚ E
contd. on next page
Manual Settings Menu 2-11

Figure 2-3: contd. from

Manual Settings previous page
(cont.d)
MANUAL SETTINGS
NAVIPRINT NAVIPRINT nav. data printer settings

RATE OF TURN
NORTH SP. ERR. C. not implemented in current software release
< BACK
RATE OF TURN rate of turn settings

TIME CONSTANT
damping time constant: 0.0 – 10.0 s
MAX ROT ALARM
'max. ROT' alarm threshold: 0 – 6000 ˚/min
NORTH SP. ERR. CORR north speed error correction
2-12 Manual Settings Menu

Manual Settings – Parameters
Speed
Sets the speed input parameters.

This setting is effective for the NAVITWIN IV internally and for all con-
nected compasses evaluating the NAVITWIN IV op. data.
Mode
Selects the speed input mode.
Settings: AUTO
Speed data is read automatically from the serial data input
NAVIGAT 2100 compasses will use the Auto1 input
AUTO2
Speed data is read automatically from the serial data input
MAN
The actual speed value is entered manually
Manual Value
Sets the input value for manual speed data.
Value: -99.9 – 99.9 kn

Position
Sets the position input parameters.

Mode
Selects the position input mode.
Settings: AUTO
Position data is read automatically from the serial data input
AUTO2
Position data is read automatically from the serial data input
MAN
The actual position value is entered manually
Manual Lat.
Sets the manual input value for the latitude.
Value: 90°00.00’ N – 90°00.00’ S
Manual Lon.
Sets the manual input value for the longitude.
Value: 180°00.00’ W – 180°00.00’ E

Mag Variation
Sets the magnetic variation input parameters.

AUTO
Selects the magnetic variation input mode.
Settings: ON (option checked)

Mag. variation data is read automatically from the serial
data input
OFF (option unchecked)

The actual mag. variation value is entered manually
Manual Value
Sets the manual input value for mag. variation.
Value: 99.9° W – 99.9° E
NAVIPRINT
Sets the operating parameters for the NAVIPRINT nav. data printer.
Thise settings are only effective for connected compasses evaluating the
NAVITWIN IV op. data
Settings
At the time of writing of this manual, the NAVIPRINT settings are not yet
implemented in the NAVITWIN IV system software.
The printer must be set up locally via the manual settings menu at the
respective compass(es). The local printer settings will not be overwritten
by the NAVITWIN IV, as the printer settings are omitted in the op. data
messages sent to the compasses.

Rate of Turn
Sets the rate of turn input parameters.

This setting is only effective for connected compasses evaluating the
NAVITWIN IV op. data.
Time Constant
Sets the damping time constant for rate of turn data.

In NAVIGAT 2100 compasses, the “low” time constant is set.
Value: 0.0 – 10.0 s
Max. ROT Alarm
Sets the alarm threshold for the “Rate of Turn exceeded” alarm.
Value: 0.0 – 6000 °/min.
North Sp. Err. Corr.
Selects the North speed error correction mode for the connected gyro-
compasses.
This setting is effective only for conventional gyrocompasses of type
NAVIGAT X MK 1 or NAVIGAT X MK 2.

Automatic North speed error correction is enabled.

Automatic North speed error correction is disabled.

2.12 User Setup

The User Setup menu provides access to settings which the operator
may need to alter only occasionally.
User Setup – Overview
Figure 2-4:
USER SETUP
User Setup
DATE & TIME DATE & TIME date and time settings
MAGN CAL TAB
VERSION INFO AUTO
< BACK
DATE
man. value: DD.MM.YY
TIME
man. value: hh:mm
MAGN CAL TAB magnetic hdg. calibration table

USE CAL TAB
ENTER VALUES
enter, modify or delete cal. table entries
VERSION INFO software version info

view software version info (read-only)
User Setup 2-17

User Setup – Parameters
Date & Time
Sets the date and time input parameters.
AUTO
Selects the date and time input mode.

Date/time are read automatically from the serial data input

The current date and time are entered manually
Man. Date
Sets the current date manually.
Value: DD.MM.YY (current date in format day.month.year)
Man. Time
Sets the current time manually.
Value: hh:mm (current time in format hours:minutes)
Note If manual input is used, date and time must be set after each power-up.
Magn. Cal. Tab
Sets the parameters for the magnetic compass calibration table.
Use Cal Tab
Switches the automatic magnetic heading correction on or off.

Automatic correction is enabled

Automatic correction is disabled
Enter Values
Enters the correction values into the magn. calibration table.
Values: max. 36 pairs of heading and correction values
2-18 User Setup

Version Info
Displays the system software version info screen.
Settings: none
The software version sub-menu is read-only.
User Setup 2-19

2-20 User Setup

Chapter 3: Alarm System
3.1 Alarm Indication
Audible Alarm Indication
Single Beep: Invalid Action
A single short beep indicates that the operator attempted to

carry out an invalid action.
This is the case, e.g. if the operator tries to change the heading
reference in an automatic steering mode or to activate a head-
ing source from which no valid data is received.
Continuous Beeping: Pending Alarm
Continuous on-off beeping indicates that a pending (unac-

knowldedged) alarm is present.
Simultaneously, a corresponding alarm message is shown in
the alarm window.
Visual Alarm Indication
Green: no active alarms
ALARM If no alarms are active, the alarm window title bar

NO ACTIVE and message area have a green background and
ALARM the message “no active alarms” is shown.
Red: active alarm(s)
If one or more alarms are active, the alarm window title bar changes to
red. A messages is shown which specifies the alarm at hand.
Active alarms have one of two possible states:
ALARM (1/1) Pending (unacknowledged):

TIMEOUT The cause of the alarm is present and the opera-
GYRO 1 tor has not yet acknowledged the alarm.
The message background flashes red-white.
ALARM (1/1) Acknowledged:

TIMEOUT The operator has acknowledged the alarm but
GYRO 1 the cause of the alarm is still present.
The message background is white.
Note Pending alarms from NAVIGAT gyrocompasses (“external alarms”) are

indicated and may be acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV.
However, the NAVITWIN IV displays no acknowledged external alarms.
Alarm Indication 3-1

3.2 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm
Local Alarm Acknowledge
To acknowledge a pending alarm at the NAVITWIN IV:
Press ACK.
ALARM (1/1)
The audible alarm indication is muted.
TIMEOUT
GYRO 1 In case of an internal alarm, the alarm is now
indicated as being acknowledged.
In case of an external alarm, the alarm is cleared

at the NAVITWIN IV.
ALARM (1/1)
TIMEOUT
GYRO 1
Note When an alarm has been acknowledged, the ext. alarm status output
remains active until the cause of the alarm is eliminated.
When the cause of an alarm is eliminated, the alarm is acknowledged
automatically and the alarm status is cleared.
The NAVITWIN IV does not keep a history of past (inactive) alarms.
External Alarm Mute
To mute the audible alarm externally (e.g. from a central alarm panel):
Actuate the external mute facility.
ALARM (1/1)
The audible alarm indication is muted.
TIMEOUT
GYRO 1 The visible alarm indication is not cleared and
the alarm remains in the pending state until it is
ext. alarm mute
locally acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV.
ALARM (1/1)
TIMEOUT
GYRO 1
3-2 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible

3.3 Viewing the active alarms

If more than one active alarm is present, the total number of alarms and
the index number of the currently displayed alarm are shown in the
alarm window title bar.
To view all active alarms, scroll through the list of alarm messages with
the Left or Right arrow key:
ALARM (1/3) ALARM (2/3) ALARM (3/3)

TIMEOUT TIMEOUT TIMEOUT
GYRO 1 SPEED POSITION
Note As long as any pending (unacknowledged) alarms are present, these will
automatically be redisplayed when other messages have been viewed,
until all alarms have been acknowledged by the operator.
Viewing the active alarms 3-3

3.4 Alarm messages
Internal Alarms
Internal alarms are all alarm condition which the NAVITWIN IV senses
by itself. Next to the “Off heading” and “Heading difference” monitoring
alarms, these are the loss of data on the serial input lines and faulty
return voltages from the fluxgate sensor.
If the system is configured to read back the selection status from the
Switch-Over Unit, an alarm is also given when the heading source selec-
tion at the NAVITWIN IV differs from the status of the Switch-Over Unit.
Table 3-1:
message text cause corrective action
Internal alarm
messages OFF HDG The difference between Determine the cause
ALARM the actual heading and for the off heading con-
the set heading has dition.
exceeded the alarm If heading control sys-
threshold. tem is not capable of
keeping set heading,
change over to manual
steering mode.
If actual heading data
appears incorrect,
change over to manual
steering mode and acti-
vate a reliable heading
source.
HDG DIFF. FAIL The difference between Check the monitored
ALARM the monitored heading heading sources for
sources has exceeded data integrity.
the alarm threshold. If active source delivers
incorrect data, change
activate another
source.
If any monitored
source delivers incor-
rect data,
select another pair of
monitored sources or
disable monitoring
until problem is fixed.
TIMEOUT No valid data received If source is active, acti-
GYRO1 from true heading vate another source
source. immediately.
TIMEOUT
(dashes shown in Check function of the
GYRO2
heading display of respective heading
TIMEOUT respective source) source and interface.
GYRO3
3-4 Alarm messages


TIMEOUT No valid data received If source is active, acti-
MAGN from magnetic head- vate another source
ing source (serial inter- immediately.
face) Check function of mag-
netic heading source
and interface.
INTERFACE FAIL Interface failure mag- If source is active, acti-
MAGN netic heading source vate another source
(sin/cos fluxgate sen- immediately.
sor) Check function of flux-
gate sensor and inter-
face.
TIMEOUT No valid position data Check whether active
POSITION received from active source or GPS provides
source (NAVIGAT gyro- valid position data,
compass) or GPS check interface.
TIMEOUT No valid speed data Check whether active
SPEED received from active source or GPS provides
source (NAVIGAT gyro- valid speed data, check
compass) or GPS interface.
TIMEOUT No rate of turn data Check whether active
ROT received from active source provides valid
source (NAVIGAT gyro- rate of turn data.
compass)
TIMEOUT No North speed error Check whether active
SPEED_ERR_CORR correction data source properly com-
received from active putes error correction
source (NAVIGAT gyro-
compass)
TIMEOUT No valid magn. varia- Check whether active
MAGN_VAR tion data received from source or GPS provides
active source (NAVI- valid magn. variation
GAT gyrocompass) or data, check interface.
GPS
TIMEOUT No valid date received Check whether active
DATE from active source source or GPS provides
(NAVIGAT gyrocom- valid date/time, check
pass) or GPS interface.
TIMEOUT No valid time received Check whether active
TIME from active source source or GPS provides
(NAVIGAT gyrocom- valid date/time, check
pass) or GPS interface.
TIMEOUT No valid set heading Check whether heading
SET_HDG data received from control system pro-
heading control system vides valid set heading,
check interface.
INTERFACE FAIL. Source selection sta- Check status lines to/
SWITCH OVER tus from Switch-Over from Switch-Over Unit,
Unit differs from active check whether unit
selection at reacts properly to
NAVITWIN IV source selection.
Alarm messages 3-5

External Alarms (from NAVIGAT compasses)
External alarms are the alarms transmitted by a NAVIGAT X MK 1, MK 2,

or NAVIGAT 2100 gyrocompass. These alarms are displayed and may be
acknowledged at the NAVITWIN IV. Once acknowledged, however,
external alarms are cleared at the NAVITWIN IV.
To determine whether an acknowledged external alarm is still active, the
error list at the respective compass must be checked.
CAUTION When acknowledging an external alarm from a NAVIGAT 2100, make

sure that the compass fully recovers from the error.
Upon alarm acknowledge, the NAVIGAT 2100 executes the command
which corresponds to confirming the alarm message, i.e. pressing the F1
key, at the compass.
In certain cases, it may be necessary to take further action to return the
NAVIGAT 2100 to normal operation, e.g. it might be required to change
the speed or position data source or to execute a new align (restart) of
the system.
Table 3-2:
External alarm
messages GYRO 1 FAIL Compass failure or If alarm given without
compass receives no an an internal gyro fail-
GYRO 2 FAIL
data from external ure occurring simulta-
GYRO 3 FAIL gyrocompass source. neously, check the
interfaces/connections
between the NAVIGAT
gyrocompasses.
MAGN FAIL No data received from If alarm given without
magnetic heading an an internal gyro fail-
source. ure occurring simulta-
neously, check the
interface/connection
between the NAVIGAT
gyrocompass and the
magnetic heading
source (normally the
NAVITWIN IV).
SPEED FAIL No data received from Check interface/con-
serial speed input. nection between the
(NAVIGAT 2100: serial NAVIGAT gyrocom-
speed input 1) pass and the speed
data source.
SPEED 2 FAIL NAVIGAT 2100: Check interface/con-
No data received from nection between the
serial speed input 2 NAVIGAT gyrocom-
pass and the speed
data source.
POSITION FAIL No data received from Check interface/con-
serial position input. nection between the
(NAVIGAT 2100: serial NAVIGAT gyrocom-
position input 1) pass and the position
data source.
3-6 Alarm messages


POS. 2 FAIL NAVIGAT 2100: Check interface/con-
No data received from nection between the
serial position input 2 NAVIGAT gyrocom-
pass and the position
data source.
HDG DIFF. FAIL Hdg. Diff. alarm thresh- If alarm given without
old exceeded. internal hdg. diff. alarm
occurring simultane-
ously, check the system
configuration and the
connection between
the gyrocompass and
the NAVITWIN IV.
MAX ROT EXC. Max. Rate of Turn “Max. ROT Exc.” alarm
alarm threshold reminds the operator
exceeded. not to exceed preset
threshold during turns.
Prevent vessel from
turning too fast or
increase threshold if
unwanted alarms are
given.
GYRO CUR. ALARM NAVIGAT X MK 1 / 2: check compass for
Excessive gyrosphere proper function. If
current. alarm persists, call
Sperry Marine for serv-
ice.
DC SUPPLY FAIL NAVIGAT X MK 1 / 2: Check power supply to
Backup DC power sup- compass
ply failure.
AC SUPPLY FAIL NAVIGAT X MK 1: Check power supply to
AC (main) power sup- compass
ply failure.
NAVIGAT X MK 2:
Main DC power supply
failure.
ERROR 19 NAVIGAT 2100: Alarm is given when-
Correction values out NAVIGAT 2100 roll/
of range. pitch correction values
are changed by more
than ±3°.
Acknowlegde the alarm
or cancel the change of
correction values at the
NAVIGAT 2100 directly.
ERROR 20 NAVIGAT X MK 1 / 2: Acknowledge the
Recommended gyro- alarm.
sphere maintenance Recommended gyro-
interval exceeded. sphere maintenance
should be carried out in
due time.
Alarm messages 3-7


ERROR 21 NAVIGAT 2100: Acknowledge the
Communication fault alarm.
between fiber-optic Check proper function
sensor and interface of the compass and
unit. take any further meas-
ures required to return
the NAVIGAT 2100 to
normal operation.
Position plausibility alarm.
error. Check proper function
of the compass and
take any further meas-
the NAVIGAT 2100 to
normal operation.
Error status message alarm.
received from fiber- Check proper function
optic sensor. of the compass and
take any further meas-
the NAVIGAT 2100 to
normal operation.
NTIV COM. FAULT Compass receives no Check the connection
valid data from the between NAVITWIN IV
NAVITWIN IV. and the gyrocompass.
Common parameters
in Manual Settings /
User Setup menues
will not be transmitted
to the compass.
3-8 Alarm messages

Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel

The NAVITWIN IV is a solid-state electronic device and contains no con-
sumable parts. Therefore, no set maintenance schedule is required.
The front plate should be kept clean and a regular visual inspection of
cables and connectors should be carried out to detect any signs of dam-
age or deterioration.
CAUTION The front plate is made of clear polycarbonate.

Do not clean the front plate with organic solvents, acetone or any other
substance which could damage or discolor plastic.
Use only water and soap or a mild detergent to clean the front plate.
Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel 4-1

4-2 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel

Chapter 5: Installation
5.1 Mechanical Installation
Console Mounting
To mount the NAVITWIN IV directly in a console panel (without console

frame) a panel cutout is required as shown in dimensional drawing
4994-0112-02 (see Appendix B). Suitable fasteners for console mounting
are provided in the installation kit 22596.
A backward clearance of approx. 100 mm from the mounting surface is

required to protect the connector cable from being bent too strongly at
the plug.
Console Frame Version
When ordered factory-assembled in a console frame, the NAVITWIN IV

is already fastened to the frame. The required cutout for a standard 3x1
frame is shown in dimensional drawing 0031-0112-02 (see Appendix B).
If a custom frame is delivered, installation-specific dimensional draw-

ings for the frame and cutout will be provided with the equipment.
A backward clearance of approx. 100 mm from the frame top surface is

required to protect the connector cable from being bent too strongly at
the plug.
Housing with Bracket
The NAVITWIN IV housing with bracket is shown in dimensional draw-

ing 4994-0112-02 (see Appendix B). The mounting bracket carries four
holes of 5.3 mm dia. for fixing the bracket to any plane surface, such as a
console panel, wall or ceiling. The required fasteners are to be provided
by the shipyard or installer.
Connector Cable
The NAVITWIN IV connector cable terminates into a 50-wire pigtail for

connection to a terminal block (see Appendix B).
If the optional connection box is not used, the required terminal block is
to be provided by the shipyard or installer. The installer must make sure
that the end of the cable sheath is firmly secured to the vessel structure
with tie-wraps or other suitable means, so that the individual wires are
free from tension at the terminals. Unused wires, if not connected to ter-
minals, must be isolated and fastened to the end of the cable sheath.
Mechanical Installation 5-1

5.2 Electrical Installation
Wiring Up the System
CAUTION When wiring up the system, make sure that the power supply for the
NAVITWIN IV is switched off and is safeguarded against accidental
switching-on.
Wire up the system according to the connection diagrams and other rel-
evant documents provided.
If installation-specific connection diagrams have been provided for a

given system, these supersede any connection information contained in
standard connection diagrams.
If wiring up according to standard connection diagrams, make sure

beforehand that all data and signals to receive from or transmit to exter-
nal equipment are compatible with the NAVITWIN IV I/O specifications,
according to interface specification 004994-0120-001.
5.3 Initial System Configuration

When the system has been wired up, all configuration parameters are to
be set to the required values in the Service Setup in order to make the
NAVITWIN IV fully functional. For a description of the Service Setup,
refer to Chapter 6.
The operating parameters in the User Setup and Manual Settings men-
ues should also be set as required for normal operation within the given
system.
If a magnetic heading source is connected to the NAVITWIN IV, the mag-

netic compass calibration procedure should be carried out during a sea
trial, as described in the following section.
5-2 Electrical Installation

5.4 Magnetic Heading Calibration

Ideally, the magnetic heading displayed at the NAVITWIN IV would
exactly match the indication of the steering magnetic compass (at a
mag. variation of 0.0°).
In practice, however, deviations will occur between the steering mag-
netic compass heading and the heading data transmitted by a fluxgate
sensor or an electronic compass, as displayed at the NAVITWIN IV.
The NAVITWIN IV automatically corrects such deviations if a calibration

table has been stored and calibration is activated in the User Setup.
Note The magnetic heading calibration serves to match, as closely as possible,

the indication at the steering magnetic compass and the magnetic head-
ing displayed at the NAVITWIN IV, at a mag. variation of 0.0°.
It is strongly disapproved to use a true heading source, e.g. a gyrocom-
pass, as the calibration reference.
Also, it should not be attempted to correct residual deviations of a prop-
erly adjusted magnetic compass by means of the calibration table.
CAUTION The magnetic heading calibration corrects deviations due to the com-
bined effects of the magnetic environment, the particular sensor being
used and the receiving circuitry inside the NAVITWIN IV.
Therefore, a new calibration must be carried out when:
- the steering magnetic compass is exchanged or newly adjusted,
- the magnetic heading sensor is exchanged and,
- if a fluxgate sensor is used, when the NAVITWIN IV itself is exchanged.
Calibration Procedure
The magnetic heading calibration is a two-part procedure.
First, the existing deviations between the indication of the steering mag-
netic compass and the magnetic heading displayed at the NAVITWIN IV
are determined. This requires that the vessel is swung very slowly
through a full circle so that for each full 10° of magnetic compass head-
ing (0, 10, ..., 350°) the corresponding display value is obtained.
After calculating the resultant correction values, these are entered in the
magnetic heading calibration table at the NAVITWIN IV.
The calibration table stores up to 36 entries (’cal. no.s’), each of which

assigns a correction value to a given magnetic heading (0, 10, ..., 350°).
CAUTION The magnetic compass used as the calibration reference must be prop-
erly installed and adjusted.
The procedure should be carried out in calm seas only.
Make sure that ample sea area is available for the vessel to execute a very
slow 360°-turn.
Magnetic Heading Calibration 5-3

Determining magnetic heading correction values
1. Make sure that the magnetic variation is set to 0.0° in the Manual
Settings menu.
2. Make sure that the calibration is disabled (option ’use cal tab’
unchecked) in the User Setup / Magn. Cal. Tab.
3. Select a manual steering mode.
4. Commence a continuous, very slow and steady turn. The vessel
must turn through one full circle (360°) at least.
5. While the vessel is turning, com-

pare the indication at the steer-
MAGN
COMP 000.8 ing magnetic compass with the
magnetic heading values shown
on the NAVITWIN IV display.
At every full 10° of steering
magnetic compass heading (0°,
10°, ... , 350°), note the display
value.
Mag. HDG
Mag. Compass Correction
Display
Heading
(uncalibrated)
Value
6. Enter the observed display val-
0 ues in the magnetic heading cal-
10 ibration table (blank form
included in [] of this manual).
7. Calculate the required correc-

Mag. Compass
Heading
Mag. Hdg.
Display
Correction
Value
tion value for each heading
(uncalibrated)
0
value.
10 The correction value is the offset
which must be applied to a
given display value in order to
obtain the steering magnetic
mag. compass hdg. compass heading.
– mag. hdg. display
Example:
= correction value steering magnetic compass
heading = 0°,
display value = 0,8°,
Mag. Hdg.
correction value = –0,8°.
Display
Heading Value
(uncalibrated)
0˚
10˚
5-4 Magnetic Heading Calibration

Storing the magnetic heading calibration table
1. Call up the User Setup and go to ’Magn

Cal Tab | Enter Values’.
MAIN MENU Press ENTER.
The calibration table entry screen is
USER SETUP
shown.
MAGN CAL TAB
USE CAL TABLE 2. Enter the previously determined correc-
ENTER VALUES tion values:
a) With the Up/Down arrow keys, select
CAL NO.: 00
the entry (’cal. no.’) to be edited.
HEADING: 000
b) Press ENTER to confirm the cal. no./
DIFF: heading value1.
DEL CAL: NO The cursor jumps to the ’diff.’ line.
c) Using the Up/Down and Left/Right
CAL NO.: 00 arrow keys, enter the required cor-
rection value (’diff.’).
HEADING: 000
d) Press ENTER to confirm the correction
DIFF:
value.
DEL CAL: NO
e) To enter another correction value,
press ENTER again.
The cursor returns to the ’cal. no.’
line.
Mag. Hdg.
Display
Heading
(uncalibrated)
Value
Repeat the procedure from step a)
0˚ above until all correction values have
10˚ been entered.
3. Press MENU to quit the table entry
screen.
1 The magnetic heading values are hard assigned to cal. numbers:

Entry 00 holds the correction value for a heading of 0°, entry 01 holds
the calibration value for a heading of 10° etc.
Magnetic Heading Calibration 5-5

Deleting entries from the magnetic heading calibration table
When a complete new calibration is carried out, it is recommended to

delete old entries from the calibration table first.
Also, if the determined correction values are comparatively small, it is

generally sufficient to enter only a few values for the headings where
the largest deviations occur. By deleting the correction value from a
table entry, the entry is made inactive and the correction applied at the
respective heading is instead calculated by interpolating between the
two adjacent active entries.
To delete entries from the magnetic heading calibration table:
1. Call up the User Setup and go to ’Magn

Cal Tab | Enter Values’.
Press ENTER.
MAIN MENU
The calibration table entry screen is
USER SETUP shown.
MAGN CAL TAB 2. Delete correction values:
USE CAL TABLE
ENTER VALUES a) With the Up/Down arrow keys, select
the entry (’cal. no.’) to be edited.
CAL NO.: 00 b) Press ENTER to confirm the cal. no.
HEADING: 000
Press ENTER again to move the cursor
down to the ’del. cal.’ line.
DIFF:
c) Press the Down arrow key to select
DEL CAL: NO “YES”.
d) Press ENTER to confirm deletion.
CAL NO.: 00
e) The cursor returns to the ’cal. no.’
HEADING: 000 line.
DIFF: If required, repeat the procedure
from step a above to delete another
DEL CAL: YES
value.
3. Press MENU to quit the table entry
screen.
5-6 Magnetic Heading Calibration

Chapter 6: System Configuration
6.1 Service Setup Menu

The Service Setup menu provides access to the system parameters
which configure the NAVITWIN IV according to the requirements of the
installation at hand.
Setup Access Code
To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to the system configu-

ration, setup menus which are to be accessed by service personnel only
are protected by access codes.
To access the Service Setup:
MAIN MENU Call up the Main Menu
SERVICE SETUP Go to the SERVICE SETUP
When prompted for the setup code:

ENTER CODE
000 Enter code "600 "

CONFIRM = ENTER
Press ENTER to confirm the code..
SERVICE SETUP The Service Setup sub-menu opens.

GYRO 1
GYRO 2
Service Setup Menu 6-1

Service-Setup – Overview
Figure 6-1:
SERVICE SETUP
Service Setup
GYRO 1 GYRO 1 settings for Gyro 1 input
GYRO 2
INTERFACE TYP
OFF
NMEA-HDT
NMEA NAVIGAT
PLATH BINARY
COMPASS NAME
GYRO
GYRO 1
GYRO 2
GYRO 3
FOG
FOG 1
FOG 2
FOG 3
NAVISTAR
USERNAME
GYRO 2 settings for Gyro 2 input

INTERFACE TYP
OFF
NMEA-HDT
NMEA NAVIGAT
PLATH BINARY
COMPASS NAME
GYRO
GYRO 1
GYRO 2
GYRO 3
FOG
FOG 1
FOG 2
FOG 3
NAVISTAR
USERNAME
contd. on next page
6-2 Service Setup Menu


Service Setup previous page
(contd.)
SERVICE SETUP
GYRO 3/MAGN GYRO 3/MAGN settings for Gyro 3 / Magn. input

SET HDG./GPS
G3 INTERFACE
INTERFACE TYP
OFF
NMEA-HDT
NMEA NAVIGAT
PLATH BINARY
COMPASS NAME
GYRO
GYRO 1
GYRO 2
GYRO 3
FOG
FOG 1
FOG 2
FOG 3
NAVISTAR
USERNAME
MAGN. COMP.
INTERFACE TYP
OFF
HCHDG
HCHDT
HCHDM
SIN/COS
COMPASS NAME
MAGNCOMP
FLUXGATE
USERNAME
SET HDG./GPS settings for set hdg./GPS input

PROTOCOL
OFF
NMEA 4800
NMEA 9600
NAVIPILOT
SET NMEA
GLL/GGA
ZDA
VBW/VHW/VTG
MVAR RMC/RMA
HTD/HTC/ASD
contd. on next page


(contd.)
SERVICE SETUP
RS422 OUTP. 2 RS422 OUTP. 1 settings for serial data

PORT SETTINGS output 1
INTERNALS MAGN SELECT
HCHDG
HCHDM
HCHDT
STATUS SELECT
PPLAN
PPNSD
RS422 OUTP. 2 settings for serial data

output 2
BAUDRATE
4800
9600
19200
38400
MAGN SELECT
OFF
HCHDG
HCHDM
HCHDT
STATUS SELECT
OFF
PPLAN
PPNSD
PPLAA/PPLAB/PPLAD
XXHDT
XXROT
PORT SETTINGS settings for status input ports

PORT 1 MODE
EXT. DIM (+)
G1/G2 CTRL
PORT 2 MODE
EXT. DIM (-)
180˚ OFFSET
G/G3 CTRL
G/M CTRL
180˚ OFFSET
GYRO 1
GYRO 2
GYRO 3
MAGN
contd. on next page


(contd.)
SERVICE SETUP
INTERNALS INTERNALS system-internal settings

< BACK
FACTORY SETTINGS
reset all setup parameters to factory settings
INDIVIDUAL NAME
GYRO1 NAME
(editable string; 8 chars. max.)
GYRO2 NAME
GYRO3 NAME
MAGN NAME
LCD COLOR
GRAY STYLE
BLUE STYLE
BLACK STYLE

Service Setup – Parameters
Gyro 1
Configures the Gyro 1 input.
InterfaceTyp
Selects the interface protocol for the Gyro 1 input.
Settings: OFF
The input is disabled
NMEA-HDT
The input reads the NMEA $--HDT sentence
NMEA NAVIGAT
The input reads NMEA data from a Sperry NAVIGAT X MK 1,
X MK 2, or 2100 gyrocompass
PLATH Binary
The input reads the PLATH binary data protocol
Comp. Name
Selects the displayed name for the device at the Gyro 1 input.
Settings: GYRO
GYRO 1
GYRO 2
GYRO 3
FOG
FOG 1
FOG 2
FOG 3
NAVISTAR
USERNAME (editable under Service Setup | Internals)

Gyro 2
InterfaceTyp
Settings: OFF
NMEA-HDT
NMEA NAVIGAT
The input reads NMEA data from a Sperry NAVIGAT X MK 1,
X MK 2, or 2100 gyrocompass
PLATH Binary
Comp. Name
Selects the displayed name for the device at the Gyro 2 input.
Settings: GYRO
GYRO 1
GYRO 2
GYRO 3
FOG
FOG 1
FOG 2
FOG 3
NAVISTAR
USERNAME (editable under Service Setup | Internals)

Gyro 3/Magn.
Configures the Gyro 3 and Magnetic Heading inputs.
G3 Interface
Interface Typ
Settings: OFF
NMEA-HDT
NMEA NAVIGAT
The input reads NMEA data from a Sperry NAV-
IGAT X MK 1, X MK 2, or 2100 gyrocompass
PLATH Binary
Comp. Name
Selects the displayed name for the device at the Gyro 3

input.
Settings: GYRO
GYRO 1
GYRO 2
GYRO 3
FOG
FOG 1
FOG 2
FOG 3
NAVISTAR
USERNAME (editable under Service Setup |
Internals)

Magn. Comp.
Configures the Magnetic Heading input.
Interface Typ
Selects the interface and protocol fot the magnetic heading

input.
Settings: OFF
HCHDG
The input input reads the NMEA $HCHDG sen-
tence at the G3/MAG interface
HCHDT
The input input reads the NMEA $HCHDT sen-
tence at the G3/MAG interface
HCHDM
The input reads the NMEA $HCHDM sentence at
the G3/MAG interface
SIN/COS
The input reads analogue voltages from a
Sperry Marine fluxgate sensor type 4863 at the
analogue fluxgate interface
Comp. Name
Selects the name for the device at the magnetic heading

input.
Settings: MAGNCOMP
FLUXGATE
USERNAME (editable under Service Setup |
Internals)
Note When the magnetic heading is to be read from a NMEA sentence at the
serial interface, the Gyro 3 input must be disabled.

Set Hdg./GPS
Configures the Set Hdg./GPS input.
Protocol
Selects the interface protocol for the Set Hdg./GPS input.
Settings: OFF
The Set Hdg./GPS input is disabled
NMEA 4800
The Set Hdg./GPS input reads the NMEA data at 4800 Bd.
NMEA 9600
The Set Hdg./GPS input reads the NMEA data at 9600 Bd.
NAVIPILOT
The Set Hdg./GPS input reads the NAVIPILOT protocol
Set NMEA
Selects the evaluated input sentences in NMEA mode.
Settings: GLL/GGA
The input may receive position using the $--GLL or $--GGA
sentences
ZDA
The input may receive date and time using the $--ZDA sen-
tence
VBW/VHW/VTG
The input may receive speed using the $--VBW, $--VHW or
$--VTG sentence
MVAR RMC/RMA
The input may receive magnetic variation using the $--RMC
or $--RMA sentences
HTD/HTC/ASD
The input may receive set heading using the $--HTD, $--HTC
or $AGASD sentences

RS422 Outp. 1
Configures the RS-422 output 1 and the TTL serial data outputs.
Magn. Select
Selects the output sentence for magnetic heading data.
Settings: HCHDG
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDG sentence
with talker ID “HC”
HCHDM
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDM sentence
HCHDT
Magnetic heading is sent using the NMEA $--HDT sentence
Status Select
Selects the output sentence for nav. status data (proprietary sentences)1.
Settings: PPLAN
Nav. status data is sent using the $PPLAN sentence
PPNSD
Nav. status data is sent using the $PPNSD sentence
1 $PPLAN (IEC 61162-conformant) should be selected unless older

peripheral equipment requires the $PPNSD sentence.

RS422 Outp. 2
Configures the RS-422 serial data output 2.
Bd. Rate
Selects the transmission baud rate
Settings: 4800
Data is transmitted at 4800 Baud
(standard according to NMEA / IEC 61162-1)
9600
(non-standard)
19200
(non-standard)
38400
(high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
Magn. Select
Selects the output sentence for magnetic heading data.
Settings: OFF
Magnetic heading data is not transmitted
HCHDG
Magnetic heading data is transmitted using the $--HDG sen-
tence with talker ID “HC”
HCHDM
Magnetic heading data is transmitted using the $--HDM sen-
HCHDT
Magnetic heading data is transmitted using the $--HDT sen-
Status Select
Selects the output sentence for nav. status data (proprietary sentences)1.
Settings: OFF
Nav. status data is not transmitted
PPLAN
Nav. status data is transmitted using the $PPLAN sentence
PPNSD
Nav. status data is transmitted using the $PPNSD sentence
1 $PPLAN (IEC 61162-conformant) should be selected unless older

peripheral equipment requires the $PPNSD sentence.

PPLAA/PPLAB/PPLAD
Selects whether the NAVITWIN op. data sentences are transmitted

(proprietary sentences $PPLAA, $PPLAB and $PPLAD).

The NAVITWIN op. data sentences are transmitted

The NAVITWIN op. data sentences are not transmitted
XXHDT
Selects whether true heading data is transmitted ($--HDT sentence).

True heading data is transmitted using the $--HDT sen-
tence with the talker ID of the currently active source
(talker=“HE” if source uses PLATH format)

True heading data is not transmitted
XXROT
Selects whether rate of turn data is transmitted ($--ROT sentence).

Rate of turn data is transmitted using the $--ROT sentence
with the talker ID of the currently active source
(talker=“TI” if source uses PLATH format)

Rate of turn data is not transmitted

Port Settings
Configures the status input ports.
Port 1 Mode
Selects the function of status input port 1.
Settings: EXT. DIM (+)

The port is used for external dimming; brightness is
increased one step when input contact is closed
G1/G2 CTRL
The port is used to read back the source selection status
from the Switch-Over Unit. Status “G2” recognized when
input contact is closed
Port 2 Mode
Selects the function of status input port 2.
Settings: EXT. DIM (-)

The port is used for external dimming; brightness is
decreased one step when input contact is closed
180° OFFSET
The port is used to reverse the heading display (e.g. for use
in double-ended ferries). 180° offset is applied when input
contact is closed
G/G3 CTRL
from the Switch-Over Unit. Status “G3” recognized when
G/M CTRL1
from the Switch-Over Unit. Status “M” recognized when
1 For future use; required “M” status signal is not provided by Switch-
Over Unit type 4932.

180° Offset
Selects the applicable heading sources for the 180° Offset function
Settings: GYRO 1
ON (option checked):
Gyro 1 heading is reversed when 180° Offset is active.
OFF (option unchecked):
Gyro 1 heading is not reversed when 180° Offset is active.
GYRO 2
Gyro 2 heading is not reversed when 180° Offset is active
GYRO 3
Gyro 3 heading is not reversed when 180° Offset is active
MAGN
Magnetic heading is reversed when 180° Offset is active.
Magnetic heading is not reversed when 180° Offset is active

Internals
Accesses system-internal parameters.
Factory Settings
Resets all configuration parameters to factory defaults.
Settings: none
Selecting “Factory Settings” and pressing the “Enter” key
resets all configuration parameters to the factory defaults
Individual Name
Sets the user-editable names for the heading source inputs.
Settings: GYRO1 NAME

Sets the name for the Gyro 1 input source
editable string, max. 8 alphanumeric characters
GYRO2 NAME
GYRO3 NAME
MAGN NAME
Sets the name for the magnetic heading input source
LCD Color
Selects the display colour scheme
Settings: Gray Style

The heading source window has a gray background.
Blue Style
The heading source window has a blue background.
Black Style
The heading source window has a black background.

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
7.1 General Troubleshooting Instructions

The NAVITWIN IV is a complex electronic device. In case of malfunction,
it would neither be practical nor economical to carry out troubleshooting
and servicing in the field down to the level of individual circuit compo-
nents.
Unless instructed otherwise by Sperry Marine engineering, field service

personnel should limit troubleshooting to:
• Visual inspection of mechanical components, the PCB and wiring.

• Continuity checks of wiring connections.
• Checks for short circuit or overload conditions or reversed polarity of
the external supply power.
• Checks of the on-board supply voltages and I/O signals and data.
The presence of voltages, signals and data is indicated by diagnostic
LEDs on the PCB.
Exact voltage levels must be checked with a voltmeter.
The data content on serial I/O lines must be checked with the aid of
suitable analyzing tools, such as PC-based protocol interpreters or
terminal programs.
When components on the PCB, other than socketed ICs or the exchange-
able system software flashboard, are assumed to cause malfunction, the
complete NAVITWIN IV operating unit is to be exchanged.

are touched.


General Troubleshooting Instructions 7-1

7.2 Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB

Figure 7-1 below shows the locations of exchangeable components,
connectors and diagnostic LED indicators on the NAVITWIN IV PCB.
Figure 7-1:
location of parts on the
NAVITWIN IV PCB
WARNING
danger of electrical shock
Flashboard or burn when CCFL inverter
connections are touched
J4
J2
CR 15
CR 13
IC 4
CR 21
CR 16
J1
CR 29
CR 30
J6
CR 32
CR 33 CR 34
CR 35
CR 48 CR 36
CR 57 CR 37
CR 58 CR 49
CR 59 CR 50
CR 46 CR 54 CR 52
CR 45 CR 53
7-2 Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB

Exchangeable Components
Table 7-1:
Part Function Stock No.
Exchangeable compo-
nents on the Flash- Flahsboard (flash-memory card), 020684-0000-000
NAVITWIN IV PCB board pre-programmed with system software
IC 4 quad RS-422 output driver IC; 046485-0000-000
drives serial data RS-422 outputs 1 and 2
Connectors
Table 7-2:
Function
Connectors on the
NAVITWIN IV PCB J 1 Socket for buzzer hi/lo jumper1;
J 2 RS-232 service interface connector
J 4 Socket for exchangeable system software flashboard
J 6 50-pin Sub-D I/O connector
1 J1 must be placed across pins 1 and 2 (buzzer hi) in normal operation.
Placing J1 across pins 2 and 3 (buzzer lo) is permitted only to tempo-
rarily silence buzzer during service.
Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB 7-3

Diagnostic LEDs
As an aid in troubleshooting, a number of diagnostic LED indicators are

provided on the NAVITWIN IV PCB. These indicate the presence of sup-
ply voltages, activities on the serial data I/O lines and the current states
of the status I/O ports.
Table 7-3: LED Colour Indication

Diagnostic LEDs
CR 15 green flashes with activity on Tx line, ser. data TTL
CR 16 green flashes with activity on Tx line, ser. data RS-422 2
CR 21 green flashes with activity on Tx line, ser. data RS-422 1
CR 29 green lit when +3.3 VDC (Vcc) on-board supply present
CR 30 green lit when +5 VDC on-board supply present
CR 32 green lit when –12 VDC on-board supply present
CR 33 green lit when +12 VDC on-board supply present
CR 34 green lit when status input closed, Ext. Dim+
CR 35 green lit when status input closed, Offset 180°/ Ext. Dim-
CR 36 green lit when status input closed, Auto/Man
CR 37 green lit when status input closed, Mute
CR 45 green flashes with activity on Rx line, Gyro 2 input
CR 46 green flashes with activity on Rx line, Gyro 1 input
CR 48 green lit when status output active, G1/G2
CR 49 green lit when relay attracted, K1, watch alarm trigger
CR 50 green lit when relay attracted, K2, off heading alarm
CR 52 green lit when relay attracted, K3, pwr. failure/gen. alarm
CR 53 green flashes with activity on Rx line, Gyro 3/Mag input
CR 54 green flashes with activity on Rx line, Auto/GPS input
CR 57 green lit when status output active, G/G3
CR 58 green lit when status output active, G/M
CR 59 green lit when relay attracted, K4, heading diff. alarm
7-4 Location of Parts on the NAVITWIN IV PCB

Chapter 8: Corrective Maintenance
The NAVITWIN IV is generally not field-serviceable on the component

level. Defective devices must be sent back to Sperry Marine for repair.
The only corrective maintenance procedures which may be performed

by field service personnel are the exchange of the system software and
the replacement of the serial RS-422 output driver IC.

are touched.


8.1 Exchanging the System Software
Downloading Software from the Flashboard
The NAVITWIN IV keeps two separate copies of the system software,

one in an onboard flash memory and the other on the exchangeable
software flashboard 20684.
The system always boots up from the onboard memory. Should, at

power-up, a different software version be found on the flashboard than
is currently stored onboard, the software from the flashboard is auto-
matically copied to the onboard memory and the system is restarted.
This allows both to upgrade to newer and to downgrade to previous

releases by simply exchanging the flashboard.
CAUTION It cannot be guaranteed that parameters settings in the User and Setup
menus and the entries made in the Magnetic Compass Calibration table
are left intact during the software download.
Before exchanging the flashboard, record all parameter settings to be
able to re-enter them manually, if required.
Exchanging the System Software 8-1

Exchanging the Flashboard
1. Disconnect the 50-pin plug connector from the back of the

NAVITWIN IV.
2. In case of a console or frame-mounted device, unmount the

NAVITWIN IV from the console and remove the back cover.
In case of a device in housing with bracket, unscrew the back cover
and remove the NAVITWIN IV insert from the housing.
3. Place the NAVITWIN IV insert face-down on a flat, clean surface.
4. Carefully remove the plastic pin

which secures the flashboard to
the main PCB.
5. Pull the old flashboard out of its
socket, making sure to touch it
at the edges only.
6. Insert the new flashboard into

the socket.
7. Secure the flashboard with the
plastic pin.
8. In case of a console or frame-mounted device, reattach the back

cover and mount the NAVITWIN IV in the console.
In case of a device in housing with bracket, insert the NAVITWIN IV
in the housing and screw on the back cover.
9. Connect and secure the 50-pin plug connector to the back of the
housing.
10. Power-up the NAVITWIN IV.
11. The NAVITWIN IV shows a blank

display at maximum brightness
for several minutes. This indi-
cates that the software is being
downloaded from the flash-
board to the onboard memory.
CAUTION Do not disconnect power or otherwise interrupt the power-up process

after an exchange of the flashboard.
8-2 Exchanging the System Software

12. When the software download is

complete, the NAVITWIN IV
automatically restarts.
13. If a “EEPROM DATA INVALID”
message is shown, the new soft-
ware requires the setup mem-
ory to be restored to factory
settings. Press the ACK key to
continue the power-up
sequence.
14. Check the parameter settings in the User and Service Setup menus
and the entries in the magnetic heading calibration table.
Re-enter any settings which may not have been preserved.
Note If the “EEPROM DATA INVALID” message was shown during the power-
up, the parameters settings in all menues and the entries in the magnetic
heading calibration table will have been restored to factory settings.
All parameters in the User and Service setups, the Manual settings and
the magnetic heading calibration table will have to be re-entered as
required for the given system.
Uploading Software via the Service Interface
The system software may also be uploaded from a PC or laptop via the
RS-232 service interface on the NAVITWIN IV PCB.
At the time of writing of this manual, however, an upload program for

field service use is not yet available. Sperry Marine will issue an official
Service Bulletin as soon as such a program becomes available.
8.2 Replacing the RS-422 Output Driver IC

The RS-422 output driver, IC 4, is a socketed 16-pin DIL chip. If failure or
malfunction of the RS-422 outputs is attributed to a defective driver IC,
the chip can easily be replaced against a new one.
The driver IC is a standard quadruple RS-422 line driver (MC3487), avail-

able from Sperry Marine Hamburg as part no. 46485.
Replacing the RS-422 Output Driver IC 8-3

8-4 Replacing the RS-422 Output Driver IC

Appendix A: Setup and Configuration Tables
The following tables (blank forms) are appended to this manual:
Designation Drawing No.

NAVITWIN IV 4994-0125-01
Preferred Operational Settings
Setup Table
Magnetic Compass Calibration Table
Note After installation of the NAVITWIN IV, please return a filled-out copy of
the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ship’s file.
When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please
return an updated copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine.
004994-0125-001/A, 16 Mar 2006; Page 1 of 1
NAVITWIN IV
Preferred Operational Settings
Vessel: Hull No.:
IMO No.: Shipyard:
Service Station / Installer: Date / Signature:
Note Make copies of this form to note the appropriate settings in the Manual
Settings and User Setups for normal operation of the equipment.
In general, automatic data input modes should be chosen in preference
of manual input, wherever possible.
Monitoring Functions
Off Hdg. Alarm Mode:
OFF AUTO MAN
Threshold: °
Hdg. Diff. Alarm Sources:
OFF GY1/GY2 GY1/GY3 GY1/MAGN
GY2/GY3 GY2/MAGN GY3/MAGN
Threshold: °
Manual Settings
Speed Mode AUTO AUTO2 MAN
Position Mode AUTO AUTO2 MAN
Mag Variation AUTO
NAVIPRINT* ON Paper Speed Heading Rudder

60 mm/h ±30° ±9°
150 mm/h ±180° ±45°
600 mm/h ±70°
OFF
Rate of Turn
Time Constant: s Max. ROT alarm: °/min.
North Sp. Err. Corr. Err. Corr.
* NAVIPRINT settings not implemented in current software. Printer settings must be entered at the
compass(es) directly.
User Setup
Date/Time Mode AUTO
Magn. Cal. Tab. Use Cal. Tab.

Woltmanstr. 19, D-20097 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49-40-299 00-0, Fax: +49-40-299 00-298, E-mail: service.de@sperry.ngc.com
004994-0125-002/A, 16 Mar 2006; Page 1 of 2
NAVITWIN IV
Setup Table
Vessel: Hull No.:
IMO No.: Shipyard:
Note After installation of the NAVITWIN IV, please return a filled-out copy of
the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ship’s file.
When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please
return an updated copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine.
Gyro 1
Interface Type OFF NMEA-HDT NMEA PLATH
NAVIGAT BINARY
Compass Name GYRO GYRO 1 GYRO 2 GYRO 3
FOG FOG 1 FOG 2 FOG 3
NAVISTAR USERNAME
Gyro 2
NAVIGAT BINARY
NAVISTAR USERNAME
Gyro 3/Magn
- G3 Interface
NAVIGAT BINARY
NAVISTAR USERNAME
- Magn. Comp.
Interface Type OFF HCHDG HCHDT HCHDM
SIN/COS
Compass Name MAGNCOMP FLUXGATE USERNAME
Set Hdg./GPS
Protocol OFF NMEA 4800 NMEA 9600 NAVIPILOT
Set NMEA GLL/GGA ZDA VBW/VHW MVAR RMC
VTG RMA
HTD/HTC/
ASD

004994-0125-002/A, 16 Mar 2006; Page 2 of 2
RS422 Outp. 1
Magn. Select HCHDG HCHDM HCHDT
Status Select PPLAN PPNSD
RS422 Outp. 2
Baudrate 4800 9600 19200 38400
Magn. Select OFF HCHDG HCHDM HCHDT
Status Select OFF PPLAN PPNSD
Status Data Out PPLAA/PPLAB/PPLAD
HDT Out XXHDT
ROT Out XXROT
Port Settings
Port 1 Mode Ext. Dim (+) G/G2 Ctrl.
Port 2 Mode Ext. Dim (-) 180° Offset G/G3 Ctrl. G/M Ctrl.
180° Offset GYRO 1 GYRO 2 GYRO 3 MAGN
Internals
Individ. Name GYRO1 NAME: GYRO2 NAME:
GYRO3 NAME: MAGN NAME:

LCD Color GRAY STYLE BLUE STYLE BLACK STYLE

004994-0125-003/A, 16 Mar 2006; Page 1 of 1
NAVITWIN IV
Magnetic Compass Calibration
Table
Vessel: Hull No.:
IMO No.: Shipyard:
Magnetic Magnetic
Magnetic Magnetic
Hdg. Display Correction Value Hdg. Display Correction Value
Compass Hdg. Compass Hdg.
(uncalibrated) (uncalibrated)
0.0 180.0
10.0 190.0
20.0 200.0
30.0 210.0
40.0 220.0
50.0 230.0
60.0 240.0
70.0 250.0
80.0 260.0
90.0 270.0
100.0 280.0
110.0 290.0
120.0 300.0
130.0 310.0
140.0 320.0
150.0 330.0
160.0 340.0
170.0 350.0

Appendix B: Drawings
The following drawings are appended to this manual:
Designation Drawing No.

Dimension Drawing: 4994-0112-01
Heading Management System NAVITWIN IV
Control and Display Unit in Housing with Bracket
Heading Management System NAVITWIN IV
Control and Display Unit
Console Frame Layout
(NAVITWIN IV in console frame, PN 79361)
Console Cutout
(cutout dimensions 3x1 frame)
Wiring Diagram: 4994-0115-01
NAVITWIN IV
Cable with D-Plug 4994-2000-00
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Operation, Installation and Service Manual

Heading Management System

056344/A, 16 Mar 2006

© 2006 Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

Rev. Date Remarks

Safety Notice Conventions

DANGER A Danger notice contains an operating or main-

WARNING A Warning notice contains an operating or

CAUTION A Caution notice contains an operating or main-

Note A Note contains an essential operating or main-

Special safety symbols may be used in this

Risk of electrical shock.

Electrical components are sensitive to electro-

General Safety Information for the Operator

WARNING NAVITWIN IV permits to activate a heading source as soon as heading

CAUTION When the NAVITWIN IV is used in a system containing the fiber-optic

General Safety Information for Service Personnel

WARNING Hazardous voltage is present inside the NAVITWIN IV.

Danger of electrical shock or burn when the CCFL inverter connections

Disconnect power before opening the device.

CAUTION The NAVITWIN IV contains electrostatic sensitive components.

Electrostatic discharge may permanently damage components.

When servicing the NAVITWIN IV, take precautions to prevent electro-

Chapter 3: Alarm System

Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance

Chapter 6: System Configuration

Chapter 8: Corrective Maintenance

Appendix A: Setup and Configuration Tables

1.1 Design and Main Features

• It displays the actual heading from the available heading sources

Design and Main Features 1-1

1.2 Example System Configurations

Standard NAVIGAT Dual Gyrocompass/TMC System

By selecting the active heading source at the NAVITWIN IV , the opera-

The heading diff. alarm function permits to monitor the difference

Alarms generated locally by a NAVIGAT gyrocompass are indicated and

If a magnetic heading source is installed, NAVITWIN IV applies magnetic

Figure 1-1: Switch-Over Unit

Steering Mode Status Alarm Status

1-2 Example System Configurations

Triple Gyrocompass/TMC System

In a triple gyrocompass system, the NAVITWIN IV displays the heading

The heading diff. alarm function permits to monitor the difference

Alarms generated locally by a NAVIGAT compass within a triple gyro-

If a fluxgate sensor, type 4863, is installed, NAVITWIN IV applies mag-

Figure 1-2: Switch-Over Units

Steering Mode Status 246.9

Example System Configurations 1-3

Independent Off Heading / Heading Diff. Alarm Device

Another typical application for the NAVITWIN IV is to retrofit an existing

In these cases, the NAVITWIN IV is used as a monitoring device only.

Figure 1-3 below shows a simple system where the NAVITWIN IV is

from vessel's steering/

1-4 Example System Configurations

1.3 Technical Data

Dimensions and Weight

depth 44 mm; approx. 100 mm backward clearance

PN 74819 (in housing with bracket)

Technical Data 1-5

magnetic heading, serial* NMEA 0183

Signal and Status Inputs

1-6 Technical Data

Alarm and Status Outputs