Hamilton Jet HTX30 User manual

HTX30
HTX30 Product Manual
R0A5
blue ARROW

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Control type
blue ARROW for
HTX30
Part number
89169
Revision
R0
25/02/19
Amendment
A5
11/03/22

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Contents
1 - Introduction _______________________________________________________1-1
Limited warranty _________________________________________________________ 1-1
General safety notice ______________________________________________________ 1-3
About this manual ________________________________________________________ 1-4
2 - System Overview__________________________________________________2-1
Installation and commissioning overview ______________________________________ 2-1
Installation steps____________________________________________________ 2-2
Component overview______________________________________________________ 2-2
Station control panel ________________________________________________ 2-3
Dual lever modules __________________________________________________ 2-3
Helm wheel module _________________________________________________ 2-3
Mouseboat manoeuvring controller ____________________________________ 2-4
Jet interface module _________________________________________________ 2-5
Engine interface module _____________________________________________ 2-5
External control interface module ______________________________________ 2-5
JETanchor control module ____________________________________________ 2-6
JETanchor GPS components ___________________________________________ 2-6
Alarm sounder _____________________________________________________ 2-6
Network terminators ________________________________________________ 2-7
System cables ______________________________________________________ 2-7
3 - System Design _____________________________________________________3-1
Mounting the modules ____________________________________________________ 3-2
Cabling _________________________________________________________________ 3-3
Power supplies ___________________________________________________________ 3-4
Precautions against corrosion _______________________________________________ 3-5
Engine start interlock by-pass _______________________________________________ 3-5

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4 - Component Installation__________________________________________4-1
Tools ___________________________________________________________________ 4-1
Installation ______________________________________________________________ 4-2
Power supply_______________________________________________________ 4-2
Engine interface module _____________________________________________ 4-2
Jet interface module _________________________________________________ 4-2
Station control panel ________________________________________________ 4-2
Control input devices ________________________________________________ 4-3
Alarm sounder _____________________________________________________ 4-3
Autopilot __________________________________________________________ 4-3
Interconnecting cables _______________________________________________ 4-4
JETanchor control module ____________________________________________ 4-7
JETanchor GPS antenna ______________________________________________ 4-8
External control interface module _____________________________________ 4-11
External CAN bus terminators ________________________________________ 4-13
Internal CAN bus terminators_________________________________________ 4-14
Station control panel - after installation checks __________________________ 4-15
Power checks _____________________________________________________ 4-16
General checks ____________________________________________________ 4-16
5 - Commissioning____________________________________________________5-1
Before launch setup _______________________________________________________ 5-1
The blue ARROW support tool_______________________________________________ 5-1
Overview __________________________________________________________ 5-2
Tasks _____________________________________________________________ 5-2
Start a new commissioning _________________________________________________ 5-2
Before starting _____________________________________________________ 5-3
Commissioning details _______________________________________________ 5-4
Programming the modules ____________________________________________ 5-5
Configuring the network______________________________________________ 5-6
Module set up______________________________________________________ 5-6
Engine interface module set up ________________________________________ 5-7
Station control panel set up ___________________________________________ 5-9
Jet interface module set up __________________________________________ 5-12
External control interface set up ______________________________________ 5-14
JETanchor control module set up______________________________________ 5-15

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System checks __________________________________________________________ 5-21
The hydraulic system _______________________________________________ 5-21
Sea trialling _______________________________________________________ 5-22
Control checks_____________________________________________________ 5-22
Engine checks _____________________________________________________ 5-22
Jet setup _______________________________________________________________ 5-23
Jet unit checks_____________________________________________________ 5-24
General checks ____________________________________________________ 5-25
At sea____________________________________________________________ 5-26
Tuning the system__________________________________________________ 5-27
After operation__________________________________________________________ 5-28
System registration ______________________________________________________ 5-28
JETanchor commissioning _________________________________________________ 5-28
Prerequisites for JETanchor auto tuning ________________________________ 5-29
Start JETanchor autotune ____________________________________________ 5-31
How to manually terminate an autotune test____________________________ 5-32
Automatic termination of autotune tests _______________________________ 5-33
Autotune tests ____________________________________________________ 5-34
Closing JETanchor autotune __________________________________________ 5-44
Verifying JETanchor performance _____________________________________ 5-44
Autotune error messages ____________________________________________ 5-45
6 - Fault Finding_______________________________________________________6-1
Alerts___________________________________________________________________ 6-3
Alert priorities ______________________________________________________ 6-3
Alarm browser ___________________________________________________________ 6-4
Alarm and warning codes _____________________________________________ 6-5
Alarm summary_____________________________________________________ 6-6
7 - Maintenance _______________________________________________________7-1
General _________________________________________________________________ 7-1
Threaded fasteners__________________________________________________ 7-1
Tools and accessories ________________________________________________ 7-2
Servicing hydraulic equipment_________________________________________ 7-2

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Deck mounted controls ______________________________________________ 7-2
Preservation: Pre installation________________________________________________ 7-3
Service Intervals __________________________________________________________ 7-4
Servicing details __________________________________________________________ 7-4
JHPU Oil___________________________________________________________ 7-4
Oil filter ___________________________________________________________ 7-5
Oil coolers _________________________________________________________ 7-5
Feedback sensors ___________________________________________________ 7-5
- V-belts ___________________________________________________________ 7-5
System hoses and tubing _____________________________________________ 7-7
Servicing details (electronic system) __________________________________________ 7-7
1 - Normal operation ________________________________________________ 7-7
2 - Backup operation_________________________________________________ 7-7
3 - Station control panel ______________________________________________ 7-7
4 - Jet interface module ______________________________________________ 7-7
5 - Modules general _________________________________________________ 7-8
6 - Cables and connectors ____________________________________________ 7-8
8 - Appendix ___________________________________________________________8-1
Conversions _____________________________________________________________ 8-2
85144 Loctite application guide _____________________________________________ 8-3
General practice ____________________________________________________ 8-3
Primers, activators and accelerators ____________________________________ 8-3
Equivalents ________________________________________________________ 8-4
85113 Tightening torques _________________________________________________ 8-13
Nut tightening torques ______________________________________________ 8-13
Screw tightening torques ____________________________________________ 8-14
Stud installation ___________________________________________________ 8-15
Set screws ________________________________________________________ 8-16
Hydraulic cylinder piston ____________________________________________ 8-16
Hydraulic fittings___________________________________________________ 8-17
Thread lubricants __________________________________________________ 8-18
blue ARROW module dimensions ___________________________________________ 8-18
Module inputs and outputs ________________________________________________ 8-24
Module inputs and outputs __________________________________________ 8-24
Jet loom pin assignments ____________________________________________ 8-26

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Installation and commissioning check sheets __________________________________ 8-28
After installation checks _____________________________________________ 8-28
Before launch checks _______________________________________________ 8-30
Trials at sea _______________________________________________________ 8-31
After sea trials _____________________________________________________ 8-33
Configurable parameters __________________________________________________ 8-34
Accessing parameters via the SCP _____________________________________ 8-34
blue ARROW setup menu ____________________________________________ 8-35
Configurable parameter navigation tree______________________________________ 8-36
Configurable parameter details_____________________________________________ 8-42
CID parameters__________________________________________________________ 8-43
EIM parameters ___________________________________________________ 8-44
JIM parameters ____________________________________________________ 8-47
SCP parameters____________________________________________________ 8-52
XCI parameters ____________________________________________________ 8-55
JACM parameters __________________________________________________ 8-57
Glossary _______________________________________________________________ 8-62
9 - Technical Drawings ______________________________________________9-1

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HTX30 Product Manual
Introduction
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1 -Introduction
In this section
Limited warranty ...................................................................................................................1-1
General safety notice ............................................................................................................1-3
About this manual .................................................................................................................1-4
Limited warranty
Terms of coverage
C.W.F. Hamilton & Co. Ltd. (HamiltonJet) warrants to the original purchaser that each new Hamilton Jet
product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the warranty
period.
In the event that a warranted defect in material or workmanship is disclosed to HamiltonJet within the
warranty period, HamiltonJet's obligation is limited to, at its option, repairing or replacing the defective
product, or component part at its factory or such other location as may be designated by HamiltonJet.
Defective products shall be returned to HamiltonJet or its authorised service representative for
inspection with transportation charges prepaid by the purchaser to the location specified by HamiltonJet.
This warranty only applies where the product is shown, to the satisfaction of HamiltonJet, to be defective
in material or workmanship during the warranty period.
HamiltonJet will supply parts required for warranty repairs free of charge and pay reasonable authorised
labour costs.
To the extent permitted by law, this warranty sets out the original purchaser's exclusive remedies with
respect to the product covered by this warranty. In the event that HamiltonJet determines it is unable to
repair or replace any component part(s) found to be defective in materials and/or workmanship,
HamiltonJet's warranty liability shall be limited to payment by HamiltonJet to the original purchaser of an
amount not to exceed the value of the defective part(s), together with shipping charges, if any, incurred.
All products removed or replaced under the warranty shall become the property of HamiltonJet.
All warranty claims shall be lodged with HamiltonJet or its authorised distributor.
Warranty period
The warranty period for HamiltonJet products is limited to a period of twenty-four (24) months from the
date of original shipment from the HamiltonJet factory, or twelve (12) months from the vessel launch
date, whichever occurs first.
The Warranty will not extend to the product unless the system has been registered during
commissioning.

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Limitation of liability
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser, and is not transferable to or assignable to any
other person or entity, and does not extend to future performance.
In no event will HamiltonJet, its distributors, or affiliates be liable for any incidental, punitive or
consequential losses, inconveniences, damages or other costs resulting directly or indirectly from any
defect in the product covered by this warranty, including, but not limited to, loss of use, revenue or
profit.
HamiltonJet reserves the right to change its product through changes in design or materials without
obligation to incorporate such changes in any products previously manufactured, but any improvement
or changes may be incorporated in replacement product.
Warranty does not extend to failures, damages or defects resulting from the following:
What HamiltonJet determines to be, misuse, abuse, overloading, improper application, improper
transportation or storage, abnormal wear and tear, negligence, carelessness, accident, natural calamity,
vandalism, fouling caused by foreign material, peculiar water conditions or chemicals, or other
circumstances over which Hamilton Jet has no control.
Operation or maintenance in any way other than in accordance with the operating and maintenance
instructions of HamiltonJet.
Exceeding any published maximum parameter.
Incorrect installation, as per the applicable HamiltonJet Product Manual and the applicable HamiltonJet
Designer's Manual. This warranty will not extend to the product unless a negative earth bonding system
has been installed in the vessel as specified in the respective HamiltonJet Product Manual, and a Jet
Main Shaft critical speed check carried out to HamiltonJet's written satisfaction
The battery system if it exceeds 32VDC at any stage during charging or normal conditions.
Warranty does not cover or provide payment or reimbursement for the following:
Any repairs or alterations carried out with the use of parts or accessories not manufactured by
HamiltonJet or its authorised representatives.
Items incorporated in any HamiltonJet product (other than by HamiltonJet) when such items have been
manufactured by others or are warranted by their respective manufacturers in favour of the purchaser.
Used or reconditioned parts.
The cost of transporting the vessel to a repair facility and for all related towing, harbour, docking,
slippage, lifting, moorage, launching or retrieval charges.
Any Product which may have been serviced, repaired or altered in any way by anyone other than blue
ARROW registered retailer.
No representations or express or implied warranty except as herein stated
To the extent permitted by law, this limited warranty is the only warranty extended by HamiltonJet and
is in lieu of all other warranties, EXPRESSED or IMPLIED, oral or written and of all other obligations or
liabilities, including without limitation any IMPLIED WARRANTIES of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS for a
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Except as provided in this warranty the product is sold as is, where is.
No other person or agent or distributor is authorised to modify this warranty, give any other warranty on
behalf of HamiltonJet or to assume for HamiltonJet any other obligation or liability in connection with
the sale of its products.
In the United States and Canada, some states and provinces do not allow limitations on duration of an
implied warranty, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
In other countries outside the United States and Canada, you may have statutory rights which cannot be
affected or limited by the terms of this Warranty.
C.W.F. Hamilton & Co. Ltd. February 2006

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General safety notice
Warning
A warning is an operation or maintenance procedure, practice, condition or statement which, if not strictly
observed, could result in injury or death to personnel.
Indicated throughout this manual as shown below:
Caution:
A caution is an operation or maintenance procedure, practice condition or statement which, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of equipment or loss of mission effectiveness.
Indicated throughout this manual as shown below:
Note:
A note contains additional information that will help clarify a procedure.
Indicated throughout this manual as shown below:
Link:
This symbol informs you where to find additional important information on a topic.
(►page)

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About this manual
This manual:
provides an overview of the blue ARROW control system;
describes how to install and service the blue ARROW control system for HTX30 waterjets;
has been written for installation, maintenance, and service personnel;
assumes the reader is familiar with marine vessel control systems and is trained in their installation and
maintenance.
Other sources of information include:
the blue ARROW User Guide, which describes how to operate the blue ARROW system;
the HTX30 waterjet manual, which describes how to install, maintain and overhaul the waterjet;
www.hamiltonjet.com, which provides information on HamiltonJet products and services;
your local HamiltonJet representative, who can provide support information as well as information on
training opportunities.
This guide assumes that readers have some knowledge of and experience with waterjet powered
vessels.
The characteristics and performance of waterjet powered vessels are substantially different to
vessels with other forms of propulsion. Due care should be exercised when operating the system.
Do not operate the waterjet and control systems described in this guide until you have read this
guide and familiarised yourself with its content.

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2 -System Overview
In this section
Installation and commissioning overview .............................................................................2-1
Component overview ............................................................................................................2-2
This manual describes the installation, configuration and commissioning of the blue ARROW control system.
It is intended for use by registered installers who have successfully completed the HamiltonJet blue ARROW
installation training course.
This control system is designed for use with single and twin-jet vessels only, with one or more control
stations.
Refer to www.hamiltonjet.co.nz for a list of supported configuration schemas. Over time, new schemas will
be developed to support additional configurations.
If a schema for your vessel configuration is not shown, please contact HamiltonJet for more information.
For instructions on how to operate the blue ARROW control system, refer to the user guide.
For information about the jet unit, refer to the jet unit installation and service manuals.
Installation and commissioning overview
HamiltonJet recommends that installation and commissioning are followed in the order shown in the table
below.
This will make sure that all precautions and tests have been done before final registration and transfer of
vessel to the end user.
A list of steps to be done during each stage of the installation can be found here (►page 8-28).

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Installation steps
Step
Refer
Section
Description
1
Component overview
1.2
Become familiar with the main components of the
system
2
Design considerations
2
Consider design and layout environmental requirements
3
Component installation
3
Install components and run cabling between modules
4
Post-installation checks
3.3
Check modules are correctly installed
5
Pre-launch setup
4.1
Configure the control system
6
Pre launch checks
4.4
Make sure the system is correctly configured
7
Preparing for launch
4.5
Do any final checks
8
Sea trialing
4.6
Check system operation on the water, do final setup and
checks
9
Vessel registration
4.8
Register the vessel
Component overview
The blue ARROW control system consists of several electronic modules and interconnecting cabling.
The following are included as part of HamiltonJet's base scope of supply. Optional modules for advanced and
specialised configurations are also available. Optional modules are described later in this guide.
Base modules.
One station control panel per control station.
One jet interface module per jet.
One engine interface module per engine.
Control input devices.
One dual lever module per control station.
One helm wheel module per control station.
One Mouseboat manoeuvring controller per control station.
Miscellaneous.
One alarm sounder per station control panel.
Interconnecting cabling for all modules.
Network terminations.
Module connection details can be found here (►page 4-5).

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Station control panel
Part number: 119002
The station control panel provides:
Visual and audible feedback of the jet and system
status.
Takes the signals from the control input devices, and
outputs them to the jet and engine interface modules
to control the vessel.
Provides backup to control the vessel in case of normal
control failure.
Dual lever modules

Vessels are fitted with either one or two dual lever
modules at each station. These control the thrust and
or reverse duct position.
Levers connect to the station control panel in series
with other control input devices.
A
B
C
D
1
2
119005 Dual lever, combined reverse/throttle
119007 Dual lever, throttle
119008 Dual lever, reverse/throttle
119006 Dual lever, reverse
Smooth handles on throttle levers
Grooved handles on reverse levers
Helm wheel module
Part number: 119010
Controls the steering of the vessel.
Connects in series with other control input devices to
the station control panel.
Can be fitted with a variety of wheel types [A]. Refer to
drawing: CTHLM04000 - Helm wheel options.

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Mouseboat manoeuvring controller
Two types of Mouseboat Manoeuvring Controller are available, the standard Mouseboat and the JETanchor
Mouseboat.
Standard Mouseboat manoeuvring controller
Figure 1: Standard Mouseboat manoeuvring controller
Part number: 119004
Allows simplified control of the vessel during docking or low speed manoeuvring.
Allows the vessel's current thrust settings to be locked (allows current steering, reverse duct and engine
rpm settings to be automatically held).
Connects in series with other control input devices to the station control panel.
The standard Mouseboat is only available for twin jet installations.
JETanchor Mouseboat manoeuvring controller
Figure 2: JETanchor Mouseboat manoeuvring controller
Part number: 119003
Allows simplified control of the vessel during docking or low speed manoeuvring.
Allows the vessel's current thrust settings to be locked (allows current steering, reverse duct and engine
rpm settings to be automatically held).
Allows the vessel's position to be automatically held around a virtual anchor point (virtual single-point
mooring).
Connects in series with other control input devices to the station control panel.
The JETanchor Mouseboat is only available for twin jet installations.

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Jet interface module
Part number: 204177
Controls the movement of the steering nozzle and
reverse duct based on signals from the station control
panel.
Provides backup throttle demand signals to control the
engine throttle in backup mode.
Connects to the station control panel, the engine
interface module, and to each other (providing a
backup line of communication in case one of the
connections to the station control panel fails).
Power to all modules is routed through the jet
interface module.

Normally mounted pre-wired on the jet unit.
Engine interface module
Part number: 211400
Control the engines based on throttle demand signals
from the station control panel.
Controls the gearbox (if fitted).
Connected to the system via the jet interface modules.
External control interface module
Part number: 207245
Allows the blue Arrow control system to connect to a third
party NMEA 2000 network.
Features a protocol and binding to SAE J1939 that can be used
from third party monitoring and control systems.
The protocol gives access to most features of the waterjet
controls including:
Steering and reverse position feedback.
Optional integrated control of the throttle and gearbox on
electronic and mechanical engines.
Monitoring of the system including:
System availability
Alarms
Warnings
Control transfer between the automated system and/or
optional on-board stations.

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JETanchor control module
Part number: 212875
Only fitted to vessels that have the JETanchor system.
Generates engine and jet control signals when
JETanchor is engaged.
Has a separate port for connection to each of the
following:
the Station Control Panel (SCP)
the GPS antenna
differential GPS correction data services (Radio
Technical Commission for Maritime (RTCM)
services). Connection to the RTCM service is
optional.
JETanchor GPS components
Part number GPS antenna: 336021.
Part number GPS antenna pole mount adaptor kit (not
shown): 336020.
Part number 15 m GPS cable (unterminated): 336016.
Only required for vessels that have a JETanchor
system.
The JETanchor system requires a dedicated GPS
antenna.
The cable must not exceed 15 metres in length and
must not be extended.
Receives GPS signals and transmits them to the JACM.
Due to configuration and performance variations
between different types and brands of GPS
antenna, only the supplied GPS antenna can be
used.
Do not substitute the GPS antenna for any other
type of antenna.
Alarm sounder
Part number: 342417
Connects to a station control panel, alerts the user to
alarms.
The sounder is not waterproof therefore it must be
protected from water spray and adverse weather
conditions.
The alarm sounder must be correctly fitted and
operational.

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Network terminators
[A] Station control panel termination link, part number
203881
Must be fitted to the SCP connector on the last station
control panel in the chain.
[B] Control input device termination (CID) link, part
number 342800
Must be fitted to the last control input device on each
station.
System cables
Pre-terminated cables in various fixed lengths used to
interconnect the control system modules.