Furuno DS-8500 User Manual

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Installation Manual
DOPPLER SPEED LOG
Model DS-85
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ i
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... ii
EQUIPMENT LISTS........................................................................................................ iii
1. MOUNTING..............................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Display Unit........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Distributor Unit ...................................................................................................................1-5
1.3 Transceiver Unit.................................................................................................................1-6
1.4 Transducer.........................................................................................................................1-8
1.5 Option Unit.......................................................................................................................1-22
2. WIRING....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Precautions for Cable Installation ......................................................................................2-2
2.3 Display Unit........................................................................................................................2-2
2.4 Distributor Unit ...................................................................................................................2-5
2.5 Transceiver Unit...............................................................................................................2-10
2.6 Junction Box (option) .......................................................................................................2-12
2.7 Grounding ........................................................................................................................2-14
3. ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................3-1
3.1 [EQUIPMENT] sub menu...................................................................................................3-3
3.2 [I/O] sub menu ...................................................................................................................3-6
3.3 [SIMULATION] sub menu ..................................................................................................3-7
3.4 [MAINTENANCE] sub menu ..............................................................................................3-8
3.5 [TEST] menu....................................................................................................................3-12
3.6 [DS-8510 DATA]/[DS-8520 DATA] sub menu..................................................................3-20
3.7 [EQUIP RESET] sub menu ..............................................................................................3-20
3.8 How to Set SFI.................................................................................................................3-20
3.9 How to Offset for Analog Port ..........................................................................................3-21
APPENDIX 1 JIS CABLE GUIDE .............................................................................AP-1
APPENDIX 2 DIGITAL INTERFACE .......................................................................AP-2
APPENDIX 3 CALIBRATION....................................................................................AP-7
PACKING LISTS ......................................................................................................... A-1
OUTLINE DRAWINGS ................................................................................................ D-1
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM ................................................................................ S-1

Furuno DS-8500 Specifications

General

Type	Doppler Speed Log
Frequency	2 MHz
Depth Range	Up to 200 meters
Power Supply	24 VDC
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Outputs	NMEA 0183
Weight	5 kg

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning and Caution Guidelines

Describes the meaning and use of safety warning and caution symbols.

Installation Precautions

Provides essential safety advice for equipment installation.

Compass Distance Guidelines

Specifies safe distances to prevent magnetic compass interference.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration Diagram

Illustrates the overall system setup and component connections.

EQUIPMENT LISTS

DS-8500/-HK Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8500 unit.

DS-8510 Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8510 unit.

DS-8520/-HK Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8520 unit.

DS-8530 Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8530 unit.

1. MOUNTING

Display Unit Mounting

Guidelines and procedures for installing the display unit in various configurations.

Distributor Unit Mounting

Considerations and steps for mounting the distributor unit.

Transceiver Unit Mounting

Factors for locating and installing the transceiver unit.

Transducer Installation Types

General considerations and specific installation methods for transducers.

Option Unit Mounting

Installation guidelines for the junction box option unit.

2. WIRING

Cable Installation Precautions

Guidelines for cable routing, noise reduction, and grounding.

Display Unit Wiring

Procedures for connecting and waterproofing display unit cables.

Distributor Unit Wiring

Steps for fabricating and connecting distributor unit cables.

Transceiver Unit Wiring

Methods for fabricating and connecting transceiver unit signal and transducer cables.

Junction Box Wiring

Procedures for connecting junction box cables and ensuring watertightness.

3. ADJUSTMENTS

Initial Unit Settings

Initial setup for transducers, display units, and language selection.

Equipment Menu Configuration

Navigating and understanding the main equipment menu options.

Transducer and Trim Settings

Adjusting transducer parameters, offset, and ship trim.

Input/Output and Network Settings

Configuring I/O ports, channels, LAN, and communication settings.

Monitor and Diagnostic Functions

Using monitors and diagnostic tools for system status and troubleshooting.

Speed Trial and Calibration Settings

Performing speed trials, system resets, and basic calibration.

Analog Port Offset Configuration

Adjusting offset values for analog output ports.

APPENDIX 1 JIS CABLE GUIDE

JIS Cable Naming Conventions

Explains the structure and meaning of JIS cable nomenclature.

Cable Specification Table

Lists measurements of commonly used JIS cables with Furuno products.

APPENDIX 2 DIGITAL INTERFACE

NMEA Sentence Priorities and Data Transmission

Defines NMEA sentence priorities, data transmission format, and digit settings.

NMEA Sentence Descriptions

Details common NMEA sentences used by the system.

APPENDIX 3 CALIBRATION

Speed Trial Calibration Procedure

Outlines the process for calibrating speed using ship speed trials.

Speed Trial Calculation Methods

Explains methods for calculating speed and using survey poles for calibration.

Doppler Speed Log Test Sheet

Provides a template for recording calibration test data and results.

PACKING LISTS

DS-8500/-HK Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8500 unit.

DS-8510 Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8510 unit.

DS-8520/-HK Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8520 unit.

DS-8530 Packing List

Lists components for the DS-8530 unit.

OUTLINE DRAWINGS

Display Unit Outline Drawings

Covers DS-8500 variants (tabletop, flush, panel mount).

Distributor Unit Outline Drawing

Physical dimensions for the DS-8510 distributor.

Transceiver Unit Outline Drawing

Physical dimensions for the DS-8520 transceiver.

Transducer Outline Drawings

Covers DS-8530 transducer and specific seachest types.

Accessory Outline Drawings

Covers range switches and other accessories.

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

System Interconnection Diagram

Shows how all units connect within the system.