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Part Numbe
r:
65900011-
2
Printed in Eng
land
Decembe
r 2006
Revision
:
A
Ship’
s Manual
Northrop Grum
man Sperry Marine B.V.
118 Burlin
gton Road, New Mald
en, Surrey, KT3 4NR Eng
land
Tel:
+44 (0) 20 8329 20
00 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8329 241
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2
Table of Contents
C 1 Technical Specification
37
Table of Contents
37
Table of Contents
44
CHAPTER 1 Technical Specification
48
Radar System Performance
48
Table 1: Radar System Performance
48
Antenna Specification (X-Band)
49
Table 2: Antenna Specification - X-Band
49
Table 3: Rotational Speeds - X-Band
49
Antenna Specification (S-Band)
50
Table 4: Antenna Specification - S-Band
50
Table 5: Rotational Speeds - S-Band
50
Transceiver Specification
51
Mounting Arrangements
51
Transmitter
51
Receiver
51
Table 6: Mounting Arrangements
51
Table 7: Transmitter Specifications
51
Table 8: Receiver Specifications
51
Performance Monitor
52
Options
52
High Pulse Repetition Frequency
52
Antenna Rotation in Standby
52
Additional Features
52
Table 9: Performance Monitor Specifications
52
Console Description
54
PCIO Unit
54
Processor Unit
54
Display Unit
55
Control Panel
55
Table 10: Monitors Specification
55
Watch Mode
55
Radar Specification
56
Range Scales & Range Rings
56
Range Rings and Bearing Scale
56
Table 11: Range Scales and Range Rings
56
Table 12: Range Ring and Bearing Scale Parameters
56
Own Ship
57
Heading Line
57
Beam Line
57
Own Ship Vector
57
Centring
58
Max View
58
Off Centring, Panning and Goto
58
Off Centring
58
Panning
58
Goto
58
Video Processing
59
Cursor Readout
59
Table 13: Video Processing
59
Table 14: Cursor Readout
59
Presentation Modes
60
Motion Modes
60
Relative Motion - Relative Trails
60
True Motion, and Relative Motion - True Trails
60
True Motion (TM) - Water Stabilised
60
Table 15: Presentation Modes
60
True Motion (TM) - Ground Stabilised
61
Relative Motion (True Trails) - RM(T) - Water Stabilised
61
Relative Motion (True Trails) - RM(T) - Ground Stabilised
61
Trails
62
Colour Management
62
Brilliance Groups
62
Table 16: Trails Parameters
62
Table 17: Colour Sets
62
Synthetics Control
63
Ebls, Vrms & Erbls
63
SENC Data
63
Synthetics Colours
63
Variable Range Marker (VRM)
63
Electronic Bearing Line (EBL)
63
Electronic Range and Bearing Line (ERBL)
63
Trial Manoeuvre
64
Table 18: Trial Manoeuvre
64
Alarms and Warnings
65
Prompts
65
Alarm Buzzer
65
Table 19: Alarms and Warnings
65
Sensors
66
Serial Interfacing
66
Table 20: Sentences and Sensor Data
66
Azimuth Stabilisation
67
Pulse Log Input
67
Table 21: PCIO Unit Serial Inputs
67
Manual Sensor Data
68
Computed Data
68
Table 22: Pulse Log Input
68
Table 23: Sensor Data Manual Entry
68
Target Data
69
Dead Reckoning of Position
69
Tracked Targets
69
Table 24: Tracker Parameters
69
AIS Targets
70
Table 25: Ship Categories and Lost Target Intervals
71
Auto-Acquisition Zones
72
Table 26: Auto Acquisition Zone Parameters
72
Table 27: Auto Acquisition Default Zone Definitions
72
Cancel All Targets
73
Past Position Dots
73
Test Targets
73
Table 28: Past Position Dots Intervals
73
Track Table Output
74
Navigation Tools
75
Navigation Marks
75
Parallel Index Lines
75
Mapping Objects
75
Parallel Cursor
75
Ownship Display Settings
76
Next Turn EBL
76
Routes
77
Grid
77
External Route Plans
77
Charts
78
C-MAP Chart Formats
78
Sevencs Chart Formats
78
Chart Display Mode
78
Chart Feature Sets
78
Chart Match
79
Chart Updates
79
Chart Installation
80
Chart Permissions
80
Chart Depths
80
Table 29: Chart Depth Threshold Values
80
Time Management
81
7.21.10 Chart Query
81
Transceiver Interface
82
Standby/Transmit
82
Warm up
82
Master/Slave Control
82
Pulse Length
83
Transceiver Tuning
83
Sector Blanking
84
Power Requirements
85
Power Requirements and Unit Characteristics
85
Table 30: Power Requirements
85
Table 31: Unit Characteristics
85
Mechanical Specification
86
Weights and Dimensions
86
Table 32: Weights and Dimensions
86
Console Mounting Options
87
Compass Safe Distance
87
Table 33: Compass Safe Distance
87
International Specifications
88
Table 34: International Specifications
88
Chapter 2 System Identification C O N T E N T S
90
Figure 2.1 Visionmaster FT Series Part Numbers
92
Introduction
92
System Identification Labels
93
Label 1 Radar Type
93
Label 2 Display Size
93
Label 3 Transceiver Type
93
Label 4 Antenna Type
93
Label 5 Transceiver Location
93
Label 6 Display Mounting Arrangement
93
Label 7 Display Technology
93
Unit Type Numbers
94
Monitor Unit
95
Label 1 Visionmaster FT Identifier
95
Label 2 Screen Size
95
Label 3 Monitor Type
95
Figure 2.2 Monitor Unit Label
95
Processor Unit
96
Security Block
96
PCIO Unit
96
Label 1 Processor Type
96
Figure 2.3 Processor Electronics Unit Label
96
Control Panel Assembly
97
Antenna Unit
97
Label 1 Mounting
97
Label 2 HMI Type
97
Figure 2.4 Tray Assembly / HMI & Control Assemblies
97
Figure 2.5 Antenna Unit Label
97
Turning Units and Integral Transceivers
98
Label 1 Antenna Type
98
Label 1 Bridgemaster E Identifier
98
Label 2 Turning Unit Type
98
Figure 2.6 Turning Unit and Integral Transceiver Label
98
Label 3 Transceiver Location and Type
99
Label 4 Mains Input - Scanner Motor
99
Label 5 Azimuth and Performance Monitor Options
99
Bulkhead Transceiver Unit
100
Label 1 Bridgemaster E Identifier
100
Label 2 Transceiver Type
100
Label 3 Facilities
100
Figure 2.7 Bulkhead Transceiver Unit Label
100
Scanner Control Unit
101
Interswitch Unit
101
Label 1Motor Main Supply
101
Figure 2.8 Scanner Control Unit Label
101
Configuring a Typical System
102
Options and Kits
103
Table of Contents
106
CHAPTER 3 Installation
112
General Information
112
Preparation
112
Installation Procedure
112
Cable Details
113
Supply Cables
113
Power Consumption
113
Switch Fuses
113
Control Cables
114
Cable Core Colour Coding
115
Multicore Cables
115
Coaxial Cables
116
Data Cables
116
Signal Coaxial Cables
116
X-Band Elliptical Waveguide
117
S-Band Coaxial Cable
117
Safety Earthing
118
Electromagnetic Continuity Screening
119
Siting
120
General Considerations
120
Bulkhead Specific Considerations
122
Securing of System Components
123
Mains Isolator (Optional Fit)
123
X-Band Scanner Assembly
125
Turning Unit
126
Support Casting
133
Performance Monitor
133
Antenna
133
Turning Unit Link Settings
134
Cabling Information
139
Fitting the Cable Glands
141
Cable Installation: X-Band Scanner Unit
142
X-Band Bulkhead Transceiver
144
Bulkhead Transceiver Cabling Information
147
Fitting the RF Elliptical Waveguide (X-Band)
149
Sealing the Turning Unit
157
S-Band Scanner Assembly
158
Turning Unit
164
Support Casting
166
Performance Monitor
166
Antenna
166
Motor Connections
168
Cabling Connections
171
Fitting the Cable Glands
174
Installing the Cables
176
S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver
177
Assembling the Bulkhead Transceiver
179
Cabling Information
180
Fitting the RF Feeder Cable (S-Band Coaxial Cable)
183
Scanner Control Unit
189
Mounting Position
189
Single Phase or Three Phase Mains Supply Voltage
191
Isolation Transformer Unit
192
Scanner Speed Option
192
Console Assembly
194
Display Unit
201
Control Panel Assembly
205
Processor Unit and PC/IO Unit
210
Installing the Console Assembly
214
Installing a Standalone Pedestal to the Deck
214
Installing a Pedestal Assembly to a Console Suite
221
Installing the Cable Tray and Mounting Plates
223
Attaching Side Panels and Side Cheeks
225
Installing the Display Assembly to a Table Top
226
Installing the Monitor to the Display Chassis
227
Installing the Processor and PCIO Unit to the Console
228
Installing Processor and PCIO Connector Cables
230
Installing the Termination Assembly
230
Installing Cables from the Termination Assembly to the PCIO
231
Connecting the USB Security Device to the Processor
234
Despatch Kits
235
Installation Kits
236
S-Band
236
X-Band
236
Connector Kit for Long Cable Runs
237
System Component Interconnections
238
Cabling and Interconnection Diagrams
238
Compass Cabling and Link Settings
250
Standard Compass Board Links and Interconnections
251
Special Compass Board Links and Interconnections
252
Log Cabling
254
PCIO Board
254
PCIO Board - Serial Inputs and Outputs
255
Additional Input and Outputs
256
Ancillary and Interswitch Outputs
257
System Fuses
258
Table of Contents
260
CHAPTER 4 Configuration
265
Introduction
265
Accessing the Configuration Tool
266
Changing the Login Status
267
Accessing the On-Screen Keyboard
267
Opening and Saving a Config File
268
Opening a Product Configuration
268
Saving a Config File
269
Viewing Options
270
Status Buttons
270
Deleting and Moving Topics in the Navigation Tree
271
Resources
272
Nodes
273
Changing Node Configuration Settings
273
I/O Port Manager
274
I/O Ports
275
Configuring a PCIO Serial Port
276
Configuring a PCIO Control Port
281
Network Port from I/O to PC
282
Monitors
283
Changing Monitor Settings
283
Discrete I/O Summary
284
Applications
285
Main Application
286
Configuring the Main Application
286
System Security
287
Entering a Security String
287
Auto Logout Manager
288
Own Ship
289
Own Ship Static Data
289
Sensors
290
External Sensors
291
Ccrp
304
CCRS Data Log
305
Data Handling/Recording
306
Data Log
306
User Interface
308
Display Options
308
Announcements
309
Announcement Subsystem
309
Announcement IO Manager
311
Radar System
315
Interswitch
315
Top Units Configuration
317
Target Manager
321
Target Tracker
321
Target Manager - Reset Defaults
321
Track Table Output
322
Target Rename Input
323
Optional Features
324
Ais
325
Charting
326
Nav Tools
329
Routes
330
Autopilot Interface
332
Fitness Monitor
334
Validating, Saving and Exporting
335
Validating a Configuration
335
Saving a Configuration
335
Exporting a Configuration
336
Restart and Shutdown System
337
Chapter 5 Diagnostics & Commissioning C O N T E N T S
340
Introduction
343
Diagnostics
344
S/W) Software
345
Report
346
Buzzer
347
Version
348
TX/RX Configuration
350
TX/RX Data
350
Tx/Rx Bite
351
Performance Monitor
352
Performance Monitor Operation
353
Time
356
Commissioning
357
Login
358
Video
359
Tx/Rx Settings
360
Selecting the Required Transceiver
360
Setting the Tx/Rx Parameters
360
Selecting and Setting Other Transceivers in Interswitched Systems
364
Transceiver Alarms
364
Authorization
365
Unauthorized System
365
Security
366
Service
367
Display Port Monitor Data
367
Chapter 6 Visionmaster Ship's Manual
370
Introduction
372
Accessing the Chart Installer Program
372
Chart Installer
374
Running the Chart Installer
375
Installing CMAP Charts
376
Installing Sevencs Charts
384
Exiting the Chart Installer Program
388
A.1 Registering the C-MAP Etoken
391
A.1.1 Accessing the Service Desktop
391
A.1.2 Running E-Token Registration
392
Table of Contents
400
Introduction
402
Conventions Used in this Document
402
Select Chart Type
404
Chart Information Displayed
406
Common for All Chart Types
406
Display While Showing S-57/S-63 Exchange Sets
407
Display While Showing TX-97 Exchange Sets
407
Select Mode
408
Action
410
Read Permit Files
410
Install Charts
411
Update Exsets
413
See Updates
414
Remove Charts
415
Create Chart Unit
416
Update Chart Unit
417
Advanced Functions
418
Order Charts / Export Chart List
418
Write ECDIS Passport
418
Show S-63 Certificate
420
Basic Functions
420
Overview Mode
422
The Display in Charthandler Overview
422
Index
426
Introduction/Fault Identification and Isolation
428
Chapter 7 Introduction
432
Contact
432
Information Required for Service
432
Fault Identification and Isolation
433
Visionmaster FT System Fundamentals
433
Power Supply Start-Up
433
Azimuth and Comms
433
Monitor Unit
435
Normal Operation Controls
435
Monitor Test Controls
435
Monitor Cables
439
Control Panel
439
Control Panel Cables
439
Processor Unit
440
General Description
440
Physical Arrangements
440
Processor Unit Cables
440
PCIO Unit
441
General Description
441
Technical Description
441
PCIO Cables
444
Fault Isolating Flow Charts (Console Assembly)
445
Scanner Unit (S-Band and X-Band)
456
Technical Description
456
S-Band Unit Physical Arrangements
456
X-Band Unit Physical Arrangements
457
Transceiver Module Overview
458
Automatic Start-Up Sequence
460
Turning Unit Overview (S-Band)
463
Turning Unit Overview (X-Band)
464
Trigger PCB
466
Built in Self Test (BIST)
471
Transceiver Power Supply
472
Modulator PCB
473
Error Messages and Tellbacks for Transceivers
476
Error Messages
476
Transceiver BITE Data
478
Tellbacks
478
Chapter 10 Interswitch Units C O N T E N T S
590
Interswitch Units - General View
593
Interswitch Units - General Description
594
System Configuration
595
Installation and Commissioning
596
Interface to Transceiver and Display Unit
602
Bypass Connections for 2-Way Interswitch
603
Bypass Connections for 6-Way Interswitch
603
General Distribution Connectors
603
System Status for the 2-Way Interswitch
604
System Status for the 6-Way Interswitch
604
Mutual Interference Suppression Trigger (MIST)
604
Interconnections
605
Interswitch Power Supply
607
Interswitch Unit Hardware Description
607
Environmental Specification
608
Temperature
608
Relative Humidity
608
Weights and Dimensions
608
Compass Safe Distances
608
Chapter 11 Additional Features C O N T E N T S
610
Introduction
613
General
614
Isolated Ship's Heading Marker Output
614
Pulse Bearing Output
615
Synchro and Resolver Bearing Output
616
Pre-Trigger Output
617
Radar Silence Input
617
External Trigger Input
619
Forced Antenna Rotation in Standby Input
619
Antenna Speed Selection Input
620
Installation and Interconnections
621
General
621
Interconnections
621
And S-Band Turning Unit Connections
621
And S-Band Transceiver Connections
624
Configuring Printed Circuit Boards
627
Input PCB Assembly 65801815
629
Input PCB Assembly 65801819
629
Input PCB Assembly 65801821
635
Pulse Bearing PCB Assembly 65801826
637
Motor Drive Board 65801827
638
Spares List for Field Replacement Modules
640
X-Band Turning Unit (Masthead Transceiver)
640
S-Band Turning Unit (Masthead Transceiver)
640
X-Band Turning Unit (for Use with Bulkhead Transceiver)
641
S-Band Turning Unit (for Use with Bulkhead Transceiver)
641
X-Band Bulkhead Transceiver 65810F, 65810L, 65825F, 65825L
641
X-Band Bulkhead Transceiver 65810B, 65810T, 65825B, 65825T
641
S-Band Bulkhead Transceiver Unit 65831B
642
Circuit Diagrams
643
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VisionMaster FT
Category
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Language
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