Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ARG375T User manual

ARG375T INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model：MSM-37500T-A1

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Preface
This installation manual is for installation agent that is selected by the Sales Agent.
This installation manual summarized important information for proper installation of
Anti Rolling Gyro (ARG). Please be sure to read this manual before installation.
Please be sure to submit this manual to customers who operate the ARG.

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Important Notice
■Purpose and Application of Use
・ The ARG suppresses a rolling motion of the ship.
・ The ARG applies a principle that the Gyro torque (force) is
generated by inclination of the flywheel rotation at high speed.
■General Information
・In order to safely install and operate the ARG
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(a) Only the repairmen, who have received the specified training
about the ARG, are permitted to perform the test run and
inspection other than items mentioned in this manual.
(b) Before installation of the ARG, carefully read this manual of
the ARG for comprehending the details. If starting the work
with insufficient knowledge, it may cause the ARG failure or
an accident resulting in injury or death.
(c) Do not disassemble and modify the ARG by yourself.
If the ARG is disassembled or modified by the user,
−It may cause a decrease in the ARG performance.
−It may endanger human life.
−It may cause a health problem.
−It may cause damage to the ARG or ship.
・Depending on the type of the ship, it may be necessary for you to
use multiple ARGs. In this case, the methods of installation and
electric wires are somewhat different from those described in this
manual.
・Please observe the applicable governmental and local laws and
regulations.
・Please observe the governmental and local regulations for exportation
of the ARG.
・Please observe the governmental and local regulations for disposal
of the ARG.

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■Important Information for Installation and Operation Safety
・The most important purpose of safety measures is to prevent the
persons from an accident resulting in injury or death as well as to
protect the ARG and ship from avoidable trouble.
・For preventing injury/death in an accident and the ARG from
damage, follow the cautions, rules, and instructions described in
this manual and attached operational instructions giving the top
priority to safety. If ignored,
(a) It may endanger human life.
(b) It may cause a health problem.
(c) It may cause damage to the ARG or ship.
・Mitsubishi Heavy Ind., Ltd. cannot foresee all possible danger
existing in the ARG, resulting from human error, and in the
environment where the ARG is used.
There are many “Musts”, “Can’ts” and “Don’ts”, and it is impossible
to mention all in this manual, attached operation instructions, or
warning labels.
Therefore, general safety measures must be taken in addition to
the instructions described in this manual.
・Mitsubishi Heavy Ind., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage and
hindrance resulting from user’s carelessness or lack of required
attention to the specified rules shown in this manual and attached
operation instructions.

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■About Installation Manual
・This installation manual is written for native readers of English.
When this ARG is handled by non-English-speaking people, give
the people fully training on safety.
・The copyright of this manual is held and reserved by Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries, Ltd. No drawing and no technical description in
this manual regardless of partial or whole may be published,
reproduced, copied, photographed, translated, or transcribed into
electronic medium without written permission of MHI in advance.
・The ARG may differ from the pictures and drawings shown in this
manual.
・The contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice.
・Carefully keep this manual in a certain place so that anybody can
read it as the need arises.
・If there are any questions or doubts, please contact the Sales
Agent.(“Contact” (last page))

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Contents
Page
1．Safety Precautions................................................................ 1
1.1 Warning description ......................................................... 1
1.2 Warning labels.................................................................. 2
1.3 Precautions of installation/test run.................................... 3
1.4 Check of Products ............................................................ 4
1.5 Before installation ............................................................ 5
1.6 Installation ........................................................................ 6
1.7 Test run ............................................................................ 11
1.8 Disposal............................................................................ 12
2．Check of Products................................................................. 13
2.1 After taking out the products from the shipping box
.......... 13
2.2 ARG unit
.............................................................................. 20
2.3 Motor Driver...................................................................... 24
3．Before installation ................................................................ 27
3.1 ARG Gyro torques (moment)............................................ 27
3.2 Installation location and reinforcements for installation..... 28
4．Installation............................................................................. 33
4.1 Installation of the ARG unit............................................... 33
4.2 Installation of the Motor Driver.......................................... 44
4.3 Wiring ............................................................................... 47
5．Test Run................................................................................ 66
5.1 Before test run.................................................................. 66
5.2 Test Run ........................................................................... 72
5.3 Restarting ..................................................................... 74
5.4 Automatic Fast return functions........................................ 75
5.5 Safety functions................................................................ 76
6．What to do in case of problems............................................. 77

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1 Safety Precautions
1.1 Warning description
■Description of Labels
“Warning labels” and “Warning descriptions” in this manual warn
expected dangerous situation that may occur during installation
and operation.
If they are ignored, serious injuries or accidents corresponding
to the respective warning sign may result. In extreme case, there
is also a possibility of death, damage to the ARG or ship, and
environmental fracture.
Warnings Meanings of Warnings
IMPORTANT Indicates “IMPORTANT” subjects that are observed in
handling the ARG.
If the ARG is handled with ignoring this indication, 
it could result in death or serious accident.
DANGER Indicates a dangerous situation. If ignored, it could
result in death, serious injury, serious property damage
or environmental damage.
CAUTION Indicates a dangerous situation. If ignored, it could
result in minor injury, property damage or environmental
damage.
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■Meanings of the symbols
Symbols Meanings Examples
Prohibition
sign
“ “ indicates prohibition.
Detail is shown in the inside of the symbol, or shown by
illustration or sentence near the symbol.
The right illustration means “DO NOT DISASSEMBLE”.
（DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE）
Caution
sign
“ “ indicates danger or caution.
Detail is shown in the inside of the symbol, or shown by
illustration or sentence near the symbol.
The right illustration means “DANGER OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK”.
（DANGER OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK）
Direction
sign
“ “ indicates mandatory contents.
Detail is shown by illustration, or sentence near the
symbol or inside the symbol.
（General direction）

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1.2 Warning labels
ARG unit
Motor Driver
Danger of electric shock.
Do not disassemble.
Do not close.
Connecto
r
Hot surface
（Both dampers）
Danger of electric shock.
Do not disassemble.
Hot surface
（Both covers）
Do not place objects.
Do not close.

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1.3 Precautions of installation/test run
Observe the following when installing and performing test run.
IMPORTANT
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General Precautions
・ Be sure to read this manual and understand the contents before installing
the ARG.
・ Be sure to read operation instructions and understand the contents before
operating the ARG.
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Installation Environment
The installation environment must be as specified in this manual.
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Check of Products
Do not install damaged parts or do not install with some parts missing.
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Installation location
Choose the location for installing the ARG unit appropriately in
consideration for ship’s center of gravity, balance and reinforcement
besides convenience.
Not doing so could result in deterioration in the performance of ship.
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Installation
・ The crane must be operated by qualified personnel.
Observe the contents of this manual for operation.
・ Wiring must be performed by qualified personnel.
・ Be sure to use the Motor Driver supplied by MHI.
Observe the contents of this manual for operation.
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Test Run
・ Only the repairmen, who have received the specified training about the
ARG, are permitted to perform the test run.
・If abnormality occurs during operation of the ARG, immediately turn off the
switch to shut down the ARG. Contact the SalesAgent.(“Contact” (last
page)
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Disposal
Observe the governmental and local regulations for disposal of the ARG.
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1.4 Check of Products
DANGER
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Do not install damaged parts or do not install with some parts missing.
Doing so could result in injury or malfunction. （Refer to page 13）
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Do not store the ARG unit, Motor Driver and its related parts in the
following locations.
Doing so could result in malfunction.
・Locations exposed to direct sunlight or water/rain.
・Locations without flat surface.
・Locations exposed to dust.
・Locations exposed to vibration.
（Refer to page 13）
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