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JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaTurn User Manual

JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaTurn
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AlphaTurn
Rate of Turn Indicator (MED)
Installation and Operation Manual
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JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaTurn Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAlphatron Marine
ModelAlphaTurn
Power Supply24 VDC
Operating Temperature-15°C to +55°C
TypeAutopilot
ManufacturerJapan Radio Company (JRC)
ApplicationMarine vessels
DisplayLCD
Control InterfacePush buttons, rotary encoder
Communication InterfaceNMEA 0183, NMEA 2000

Summary

Preface

Revision History

Records changes made to the manual across different software versions.

Glossary

Provides definitions for terms and abbreviations used in the manual.

Norms and Standards

Lists applicable standards and regulations the AlphaTurn complies with.

Safety Information

Pictorial Indication

Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE symbols.

Safety Cautions

Lists critical safety precautions to prevent hazards like fire or electric shock.

Important Notices

Provides important information regarding warranty, modifications, and installation.

Warranty Information

Outlines conditions that may void the product warranty.

Storage Guidelines

Provides guidelines for storing the instrument to maintain its condition.

Introduction

Installation Instructions

Mechanical Installation

Details the physical mounting procedures and supplied parts for the instrument.

Instrument Electric Connections

Describes the common electrical connection points and pin-outs for instruments.

Cable Specifications

Specifies the types of connection cables required for the instrument.

Cable Preparation

Explains the proper preparation and grounding of cables for optimal signal transmission.

Instrument Grounding

Details the procedure for grounding the instrument to the ship's mass for proper function.

Instrument Power Supply

Specifies the required power supply voltage and consumption for the instrument.

Serial Interfaces Overview

Provides information on the serial interfaces like IEC 61162-1 and IEC 61162-2.

Serial Connection Details

Explains how to connect serial ports and the types of connectors used.

Relay Output

Describes the relay output for legacy alarm monitoring systems.

Connecting Serial Ports

Details how to connect serial data ports using NMEA standards.

Connecting Dimmer

Explains how to connect dimmer signals using IEC 61162-1 messages.

Software Installation

Guides the user through selecting and installing the appropriate software application.

Software Updates

Provides information on obtaining and applying software updates for the instrument.

Watchdog Protection

Explains the watchdog application that ensures continuous display unit functionality.

Operation

Power Management

Instructions on how to power the instrument on and off.

Main Screen Overview

Describes the initial display and standard buttons shown on the main screen.

Menu Navigation

Explains how to navigate and use the instrument's menu system.

Default Instrument Values

Lists the default settings for various parameters of the AlphaLine instrument.

Indication Handling

Details how to interpret and manage indications and alerts on the display.

Settings

Generic Settings

Allows users to access and modify general instrument settings.

Touch Screen Calibration

Guides the user through calibrating the touch screen for accurate input.

Cleaning the Display

Explains how to use the CLEAN MODE to safely clean the display surface.

Change Display Theme

Describes how to adjust display illumination settings (Day, Dusk, Night).

Change Date and Time

Details the procedure for setting the instrument's date and time.

About AlphaLine Instrument

Displays information about the instrument's software version and build date.

ROT Settings

Allows adjustment of ROT Damping to stabilize screen results in unstable conditions.

Advanced Settings

Provides access to advanced configuration options, typically for engineers.

Advanced Settings

Advanced Settings Menu

Accesses the advanced settings menu requiring a password.

Central Dimming Configuration

Enables or disables central dimming functionality for the display.

Ethernet Configuration

Configures the instrument's network interface settings like IP address.

Serial Port Configuration

Sets up parameters for serial ports (UART) like baud rate, parity, and protocol.

Serial Port Monitor

Allows viewing serial data transmitted and received over the ports.

Factory Reset

Resets all menu settings to their factory default values.

System Log

Displays log information useful for fault finding and diagnostics.

NMEA Talker Configuration

Configures NMEA sentence filters for talker IDs and sentence formatters.

NMEA Output Settings

Sets up NMEA output mode, update rate, and target port for transmitting sentences.

Maintenance

Appendix A

Hardware Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications of the instrument's hardware components.

Software Specifications

Lists the supported NMEA sentences and indication behaviors of the software.

Mechanical Drawings

Includes dimensional drawings and physical layout of the instrument.

Electric Diagrams

Illustrates the cable and connection diagrams for hardware interconnections.

Schematics

Contains detailed circuit schematics for the instrument's electronic components.

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