Deif XDi 96 User Manual

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DESIGNER’S HANDBOOK
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XDi
fleXible Display indicator
4189350049C

Deif XDi 96 Specifications

General

Dimensions	96 x 96 mm
Mounting	Panel mount
Frequency Range	45-65 Hz
Display	LCD
Power Consumption	< 5 VA
Operating Temperature	-10°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature	-20 to +70 °C
Relative Humidity	Up to 95% (non-condensing)
Weight	Approx. 0.3 kg
Input	Voltage

Summary

2 General information

2.1 Warnings, legal information, and safety

Covers warnings, legal information, safety issues, and ESD awareness for XDi unit.

2.1.3 Safety issues

Highlights safety concerns during installation and operation of the XDi unit.

3 Product Introduction

3.1 Virtual indicator library

Explains the structure of XDi virtual indicators, product profiles, and VI-setup profiles.

3.1.1 Product profile (PP)

Describes product profiles (PP) containing system-related parameters and default settings.

3.1.2 Virtual indicator (VI)

Defines virtual indicators (VI) which contain graphical elements and indicator layouts.

3.1.3 VI-setup profile (VS)

Details VI-setup profiles (VS) containing predefined parameters for indicator setup.

3.1.6 Upload a new library

Instructions for uploading new libraries via USB using the XDi update tool.

3.3 Sourcing data to the XDi

3.3.1 CANopen TPDO or RPDO (1)

Explains using CANopen Transmit/Receive Process Data Objects (TPDO/RPDO) for data input.

3.3.2 XDi-net as data input (2)

Details XDi-net as a simple broadcasting method for data sharing via CANopen.

3.3.3 DAM-MPDO as data input (3)

Explains Destination Address Mode Multiplexed PDO (DAM-MPDO) for transmitting multiplexed data.

3.3.5 Analogue data input (4)

Covers analogue data input using the AX1 extension module.

3.3.6 Digital data input (5)

Details digital data input using the DX1 Digital I/O module for data or control inputs.

3.3.7 NMEA serial data input (6)

Explains NMEA serial data input using the NX2 NMEA input/output extension module.

3.3.8 NMEA serial data output (7a and 7b)

Describes NMEA serial data output capabilities using NX1 or NX2 interface modules.

3.5 Multi sources and automatic fall-back

3.5.1 Example – Fall-back function used in the standard heading indicator library

Illustrates fall-back function using a standard heading indicator library with multiple sources.

3.6 Menu structure

3.6.1 Installation Wizard

Details the automatic installation wizard that guides setup until the XDi unit is configured.

4 Installation

4.1 Unpacking

Details the unpacking process for the XDi indicator to protect it from dust and damage.

4.2 Panel mounting of XDi

Explains how to mount the XDi unit from the front, considering space and airflow.

4.2.1 Cut-out and mounting depth behind panel

Provides panel cut-out dimensions and required depth for XDi with and without extension modules.

4.2.2 Waterproof mounting

Details waterproof mounting considerations, focusing on critical areas for IP protection.

4.4 Installing a CAN bus system

4.4.2 CAN bus system wiring

Explains connecting XDi units to the CAN bus via drop cables or daisy-chaining.

4.4.3 CAN backbone and Termination

Details CAN bus backbone requirements and built-in termination resistors.

4.4.4 CAN bus cable recommendation

Provides recommendations for selecting shielded CAN bus cables for optimal performance.

4.4.5 Shielding and grounding of the CAN bus cables

Explains cable shielding interconnection and single-point grounding for CAN bus cables.

4.5 XDi power supply and CAN connections

4.5.2 Supply voltage monitoring

Explains the XDi's dual supply voltage inputs and the monitoring function for low voltage alerts.

4.5.3 Warning/alert output

Details how warnings and alerts can be sent via CANopen or activate relay outputs.

4.6 First time setup using the wizard

4.7 Manual setup procedure

4.7.1 Step 1 - Select CAN Node ID

First step in manual setup: assigning a CAN Node ID for XDi accessibility on the CAN bus.

4.7.2 Step 2 - Select product profile

Second step: selecting a predefined Product Profile (PP) containing various system settings.

4.7.3 Step 3 - Select virtual indicator

Third step: selecting a virtual indicator (VI) from the installed DEIF or custom library.

4.7.4 Step 4 - Select VI setup profile

Fourth step: selecting a VI-setup profile (VS) with pre-set parameters for input, scaling, and behaviour.

4.7.5 Step 5 – Finish – XDi without NX2 module

Fifth step to finish the wizard and proceed to normal operation or access detailed setup menus.

4.7.6 Step 5 – NMEA setup – XDi with NX2 module

Fifth step for NX2 module users: configuring NMEA setup for input and output.

4.7.7 NMEA auto scan and input selection

Scans input channels to find and select relevant NMEA sentences for configuration.

4.7.8 NMEA auto setup example

Provides an example of NMEA auto setup for a main XDi-N wind indicator.

4.7.8.6 Finish the installation

Finalizes NMEA setup, verifying data and returning to the wind indicator display.

5 Detailed product description

5.1 XDi CAN bus

Details the XDi's standard equipment of two galvanic separated CAN ports.

5.1.2 XDi-net for easy integration

Highlights XDi-net for plug-and-play data sharing via CANopen.

5.1.3 CAN NodeID

Explains the requirement for unique NodeIDs on a CAN bus and the XDi's NodeID.

5.1.3.1 Which NodeID should you select?

Guidance on selecting NodeIDs based on CAN communication types and priority.

5.2 Overall CAN bus parameter settings

5.2.1 Important XDi-net restrictions

Lists critical restrictions for XDi-net, especially regarding RPDO1 and NodeID 127.

5.2.2 The CAN bus mode

Explains CAN bus modes: Single CAN, 2 x Single CAN, and Redundant CAN.

5.3 Error indication

5.5 Extension modules

5.6 AX1 analogue extension module

5.6.1 Reference voltage for potentiometer applications

Explains the AX1's stable reference voltage output for potentiometer applications.

5.6.1.1 Advanced potentiometer load correction

Describes the XDi's function to compensate for load impact from potentiometers.

5.6.2 Analogue input types

Lists analogue input types (voltage, current, potentiometer) and their setup in VS/PP.

5.6.3 Analogue scaling

Explains how analogue input signals are scaled to correct output values using VS profiles.

5.6.4 Analogue multi-point linearisation

Details the multi-point linearisation function for calibrating non-linear input signals.

5.6.7 Common mode rejection

5.6.7.2 Example of an incorrect RAI system configured (current sink) and some solutions

Shows an incorrect current sink configuration and its solutions for common mode problems.

5.6.7.2.1 Alternative 1 – How to solve the common mode problem above

Provides a solution for common mode problems by changing dimmer configuration to use Vref.

5.6.7.2.2 Alternative 2 - how to solve the common mode problem

Offers solutions to reduce common mode voltage by adjusting supply voltage or using a Zener diode.

5.6.7.2.3 Alternative 3 - how to solve the common mode problem

Suggests using two separate AX1 modules for solving common mode issues in systems.

5.6.9 Configuration of the AX1 module

5.6.9.1 Sin/cos dual input with +/- 10V supply to the potentiometer

Describes SIN/COS dual input configuration using a potentiometer with +/-10V supply.

5.6.9.2 Sin/cos dual input with +24V as potentiometer supply

Details SIN/COS dual input using +24V as potentiometer supply for stable analogue centre value.

5.6.9.3 Sin/cos dual input with Vref as potentiometer supply

Explains SIN/COS dual input using Vref as potentiometer supply for stable analogue centre value.

5.6.9.4 Double triangle input, external +10V supply for potentiometer

Describes double triangle input using an external +10V supply for potentiometers.

5.6.9.5 Double triangle input, Vref as supply for potentiometer

Explains double triangle input using Vref as supply for potentiometers, setting analogue centre value.

5.6.9.6 Input lost detection on dual potentiometer input

Details input lost detection for dual potentiometer inputs using resistors for error voltage detection.

5.6.9.7 Single high voltage input

Describes single high voltage inputs on AX1, configuration ranges, and resolution.

5.6.9.8 Single high current input

Details AX1 high current inputs, ranges, and overcurrent protection.

5.6.9.9 Single low current and low voltage input

5.6.9.10 Input lost detection on a current input

5.6.9.11 High accuracy potentiometer input

5.6.9.12 Input lost detection on a single potentiometer input

5.6.9.13 Dimmer input

5.6.9.14 Dimmer input using Vref

5.6.9.15 Dimmer input using PWM

5.6.10 Share analogue data via CAN

5.6.10.1 XDi-net

5.6.10.2 Share data in a TPDO

5.7 DX1 digital extension module

5.7.3 Digital inputs configuration

5.7.3.1 Connecting an RPM pickup

5.7.3.3 Mechanical RPM system recommendations

5.7.3.4 RPM pickup cable recommendation

5.7.3.5 Sharing RPM data from DX1 via CAN

5.7.3.6 Bidirectional RPM pickup system

5.7.5 Relay outputs

5.7.5.1 Relay mode

5.7.5.2 Timer function

5.7.5.3 Functions activated from product profile (PP)

5.7.5.4 Functions activated from the VI-setup (VS)

5.8 NX1 and NX2 NMEA interface module

5.8.1 Connection of the NX modules

5.8.2 Connection and cable for NMEA

5.8.3 NMEA inputs

5.8.4 NMEA outputs

5.8.5 Contact inputs

9.2 Master reset

10 User menu

10.1 Dimmer

Explains various methods for controlling the XDi backlight dimming and colour shift.

10.1.1 Normal dimmer function

10.1.2 Fixed dimmer level

10.1.3 Dimmer groups

Details controlling dimmer levels for groups of XDi units via CAN or local control.

10.1.4 Dimmer setup

10.1.4.1 Dimmer source

10.1.4.2 Analogue or digital dimmer input

10.1.4.3 Digital dimmer source setup

10.1.4.4 Analogue dimmer source setup

10.1.4.5 XDi-net dimming (or DAM-MPDO)

10.1.4.6 Dimmer PDO converter setup

10.2 Day/Night Colour shift

10.2.1 Virtual indicator colour modes

10.2.2 Auto Day/Night shift mode

Explains Auto Day/Night colour shift that controls backlight and display colour based on dimmer value.

10.2.2.1 Auto Day/Night Colour shift

10.2.2.2 Auto Day/Dusk/Night Colour shift

Adds an extra step for dusk in the auto colour shift function.

10.2.2.3 Auto shift setup menu

10.3 Warning and sound

10.3.1 Warning log

10.3.2 Warning setup

10.3.3 Warning marks

10.3.4 Sound setup

11 Installation menu

11.1 Accessing the installation menu

11.2 Restart Setup Wizard

11.3 Edit virtual indicator

Opens menu for editing elements within a virtual indicator, such as headlines and units.

11.3.1 Text and units

11.3.1.1 Headlines labels and units

11.3.1.2 Select a new headline

11.3.1.3 Select new label or unit

11.3.2 Warning marks/restricted band

Explains setting up restricted bands for warning sectors on indicator scales.

11.3.2.1 Edit warning marks and related critical bands

11.3.3 Indicators

11.4 Adjust input settings

11.7 CANopen TPDO/RPDO input adjust

11.7.1 PDO converter for azimuth/rudder

11.7.2 CANopen Rudder transmitter (for example DEIF RTC 600)

11.7.3 PDO converter for pitch %

11.7.4 PDO converter for RPM

11.7.7 CANopen PDO converter synchronisation via XDi-net

11.8 AX1 analogue input adjust

11.8.1 AX1 analogue input – azimuth/rudder set point 1

11.8.1.1 Analogue single input types

11.8.1.2 Analogue input with multi-point linearisation

11.8.1.3 Analogue data filter

11.8.1.4 Data sharing on XDi-net

11.9 DX1 Digital input adjust

11.9.1 DX1 digital RPM from pickup

11.9.1.2 Digital RPM data shared in a TPDO

11.11 DX1 Relay output adjust

11.11.1 Product-related events

11.11.2 Relay mode

11.11.3 Relay event mode

11.11.3.1 Normal mode

11.11.3.2 Timer mode

11.11.3.3 Timer mode with acknowledge

11.11.4 Indicator-related relay setup

11.11.4.1 Activate inside critical band

11.11.4.2 Activate outside critical band

11.11.4.3 User-defined relay activation band

11.11.4.4 Relay controlled by internal flag

11.11.5 Relay activation indication on a VI

11.12 NMEA output using NX1 (or NX2)

11.12.1 NMEA output in standard virtual indicators

11.13 NX1/NX2 NMEA0183 setup menu

11.13.1 COM port setup

11.13.1.1 Standard NMEA input/ output

11.13.1.2 High speed NMEA input / output

11.13.1.3 NMEA talker ID

11.13.2 NMEA output setup

11.13.3 NMEA input setup (NX2 only)

11.13.3.1 Change NMEA input source using the NMEA installation menu

11.13.3.2 Example: the standard heading repeater

11.13.3.2.2 Test of the heading system

11.13.3.2.4 Calculated data - HDG cc:

11.13.3.2.5 Finish the installation

11.13.3.3 Alternative NMEA input configurations for the heading example

12 Appendix 1: Colour calibration - service instruction

12.1 Display colour calibration

12.2 Colour and Backlight adjustment

Details a new menu function for colour adjustment and max backlight level tuning.

12.2.1 Access the new display calibration function

12.3 Display calibration

Explains the display calibration screen and its functions for colour and backlight adjustment.

12.3.1 Menu functions

12.3.2 Colour adjustment

12.3.2.1 Max backlight adjustment

12.4.1 Save or undo your display calibration

12.5 Master reset

Explains using Master Reset to restore factory settings, noting 'Reset' preserves colour calibration.

12.6 Display calibration step by step (Example)

13 Appendix 2: Application examples

13.1 Application 1 - XDi azimuth system, CANopen and XDi-Net

Details a fully CAN-based azimuth indicator system using CANopen and XDi-Net.

13.1.1 Azimuth and RPM indicator system with set point

13.1.1.1 Dynamic azimuth pointer

13.1.1.2 CAN angle transmitter (TPDO) and RPM via XDi-net

13.1.1.3 CAN angle transmitter (TPDO) and RPM via TPDO

13.1.2 Azimuth, Pitch and RPM system with set point

13.1.2.1 CAN angle transmitter (TPDO), RPM and Pitch via XDi-net

13.1.2.2 CAN angle transmitter (TPDO), RPM and Pitch using TPDO

13.2 Application 2 – azimuth CANopen and analogue system

Details an azimuth system using CANopen and analogue inputs via AX1 modules.

13.2.1 Azimuth and RPM indicator system with set point

13.2.1.1 CAN azimuth encoder, analogue RPM and set points

13.2.2 Azimuth, Pitch and RPM system with set point

13.2.2.1 CAN azimuth, analogue RPM and Pitch

13.3 Application 3 – azimuth analogue system using XDi-net

Describes an azimuth system using analogue inputs and XDi-net for data sharing.

13.3.1 Azimuth and RPM indicator system with set point

13.3.1.1 Normal analogue azimuth and RPM

13.3.1.2 SIN/COS azimuth angle and normal analogue RPM

13.3.2 Azimuth, Pitch and RPM system with set point

13.3.2.1 Normal analogue azimuth, RPM and Pitch

13.3.2.2 SIN/COS azimuth and normal analogue RPM and Pitch

13.4 Application 4 – azimuth, RPM pickup analogue system using XDi-net

Describes an azimuth/RPM system using analogue pickup and XDi-net.

13.4.1 Azimuth and RPM indicator system with set point

13.4.1.1 Normal analogue azimuth and RPM

13.4.2 Azimuth, Pitch and RPM system with set point

13.4.2.1 Normal analogue azimuth, RPM and Pitch

13.5 Application 5 - XDi rudder system using CANopen and XDi-net

Describes a CAN-based rudder system using CANopen and XDi-net.

13.5.2 Setup procedure

13.6 Application 6: XDi rudder system, analogue angle transmitter and XDi net

Describes an XDi rudder system using analogue angle transmitter and XDi-net.

13.6.2 Setup procedure:

13.7 Application 7 – dimmer control

Explains dimmer control options for virtual indicators, managed by product profile and dimmer groups.

13.7.1 XDi-net, CAN TPDO or analogue dimmer using AX1

13.7.2 Push-button dimmer using DX1

13.8 Application 8 – group dimmer control

Describes group dimmer control for multiple XDi units in bridge control and overhead panels.