Piktronik GD3 User manual
GD3 Display User’s Manual
5/2023
GD3
Display
User‘s Manual
GD3 Display User’s Manual
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GD3 Display
Version 0.10, May 2023
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Printed in Slovenia
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Contents
1Foreword............................................................................................................. 4
2Introduction.......................................................................................................... 6
3Explanation of symbols........................................................................................ 6
4Notifications......................................................................................................... 8
5Technical Data .................................................................................................... 9
6Mounting of GD3 ............................................................................................... 10
6.1 GPS antenna............................................................................................... 11
7GD3 connections............................................................................................... 12
8Driving mode and charging mode...................................................................... 14
9Display............................................................................................................... 15
9.1 Main screen................................................................................................. 17
9.1.1 GPS error –speed not measured......................................................... 18
9.2 Battery screen (Driving mode)..................................................................... 19
9.3 Battery screen (Charging mode).................................................................. 20
9.4 Power screen (Driving mode)...................................................................... 21
9.5 Power screen (charging mode) ................................................................... 22
9.6 Setting the brightness of your screen.......................................................... 24
9.7 Open the Settings screen............................................................................ 24
9.8 Settings screen............................................................................................ 24
9.9 Info screen................................................................................................... 26
9.10 Calibrate the control lever ........................................................................ 27
9.11 Enabling high-power charging.................................................................. 28
9.12 Dual system operation.............................................................................. 30
9.13 Error / Warning window container ............................................................ 33
9.14 Display –list of errors............................................................................... 34
9.15 Display –list of warnings.......................................................................... 41
10 Contained in the box....................................................................................... 44
11 Maintenance................................................................................................... 44
12 Disposal.......................................................................................................... 44
13 Warnings......................................................................................................... 45
14 Declaration of conformity................................................................................ 45
15 History............................................................................................................. 46
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1 Foreword
Dear Customer,
We are pleased that you have chosen our product, GD3 display. Your GD3 is a cutting-
edge device, enabling the control of the power system with a simple touch.
The design and manufacturing were performed carefully and the device was
thoroughly tested. User friendliness, reliability and safety are built into the design.
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your device and craft with safety
and pleasure. It contains details of the device and information on its operation, set up,
and maintenance.
This owner’s manual provides information necessary for the safe use of the craft,
equipment and systems. It draws a particular attention to set up, maintenance, regular
operation, prevention of risks and risk management with due consideration for the
environment.
Please read the instructions carefully and
familiarize yourself with the device before first
commissioning and keep the instructions for
future queries.
This owner’s manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble-shooting guide. In the
case of difficulty, refer to the equipment distributor, boat builder or boat builder’s
representative.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any
consequences resulting from inappropriate,
negligent or incorrect installation or adjustment
of the device and its parameters.
Always maintain your GD3 properly and consider the deterioration that will occur over
time and as a result of heavy use or misuse.
The contents of this guide are believed to be correct at the time of printing. In the
interests of a commitment to the policy of continuous development and improvement,
the manufacturer reserves the right to change the specification of the product or its
performance or the contents of the guide, without notice.
Piktronik is constantly working on the improvement of its products, therefore some
features of the device, especially software related ones, can be changed. This product
is supplied with the latest version of software at the time of delivery and will fit the rest
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of the system without any problems. If this product is to be used in a new or existing
system with other drives, there may be some differences between their software and
the software in this product. These differences may cause this product to function
differently.
In case of any problems with the product, please do not hesitate to contact us. For that
purpose, the contact data of our company is on the last page of this document.
Please, for the sake of the environment, once the device is replaced or discarded,
dispose it in a safe way obeying the local rules for the disposal of electronic equipment.
Your Piktronik Team.
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2 Introduction
These instructions describe the functions of the GD3 display. GD3 is a displaying
(monitoring by user) device and not a control device. The touchscreen is used on order
to enable the user to observe different parameters of the device and not to alter them.
The available settings on the device are only applicable for the alteration of operation
parameters of GD3 as well as the changing of modes and units.
3 Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signs will be used in the user manual.
Warning
Refer to the instruction manual/booklet
Disconnect before carrying out maintenance or repair
Do not spray with water
Not to be serviced by users
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Touch screen (color is different based on direction or
order of change)
Touch screen and swipe down
Touch the screen and swipe right
Touch the screen and swipe left
Touch the screen and swipe up
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Touch the screen and hold for indicated time (4 seconds
in presented case)
4 Notifications
▪Read this user manual carefully before you operate your GD3
▪You must read and apply with the safety and warning information in this
manual
▪The data indicated on your GD3 device is within the precision required by
relevant international standards and rules, but it is only the display and the
measurement is performed on other devices. The manufacturer does not give
a warranty for the validity of the data indicated nor does it accept any liability
for wrong indication in the case of wrong or faulty connection of cables.
▪Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual can result in damages
on the device. Piktronik accepts no liability for damage caused by actions that
are contrary to these instructions.
▪The measurement of speed isperformed using GPSdata, which can be wrong
or not displayed if the satellites are not in the range of the antenna. Piktronik
accepts no liability for wrong speed data resulting from a wrong or faulty
connection between the antenna and GD3.
▪Use other than, or going beyond, that defined in the user manual is deemed
to be unintended use. The operator bears the sole responsibility for damage
arising from unintended use, and Piktronik accepts no liability for such use.
Particular safety regulations may apply to certain
activities. Safety and warning information for
these activities is to be found in the relevant
sections of the instructions.
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Disconnect before service and repair!
Do not try to service the broken or
malfunctioning device yourself, there is nothing
you can do! Contact the distributor.
5 Technical Data
Model
GD3
Display type
IPS capacitive touch display
Max. brightness
1000 cd/m2
Voltage
9 –18 V
Max. current
250 mA
Ambient temperature range
-20 °C –50°C
Storage temperature range:
-25°C –80°C
Dimensions (L x B x H)
148 x 105 x 50 mm
Weight
460 g
Environment protection
IP65
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6 Mounting of GD3
The measures of the device are in the figure below. Please consider them when
preparing the boat for mounting of GD3.
Dimensions of the GD3 (for mounting)
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The following instructions shall be taken into account at the mounting of the GD3:
▪GD3 should be securely mounted on a flat surface where it can be clearly
observed by the user.
▪The position and orientation of the GD3 are not important, but it should be
easily accessed and clearly visible for user.
▪There should be enough space so that the cables for the boat electronics and
antenna can be connected without excessive bending or pulling.
▪The GD3 should preferably be mounted in a dry environment.
▪Do not drill holes on the housing, as components can be damaged or dust and
water sealing breached!
Do not spray the device with water. Cleaning with
high pressure is not allowed.
6.1 GPS antenna
Your GPS antenna comes with the SMA connector, with a screw-type coupling
mechanism. Connect it to the dedicated connector on GD3. No excessive force is
required.
For the best results, the antenna should get a clear view of the sky, with no obstacles
in its way, to receive signals from GPS satellites. Ensure that there is a clear path to
the sky from your GPS antenna.
Wood in combination with water (wet wood) and steel are good blockers for GPS
signals. Fiberglass and glass do not typically block GPS and other signals. Also, the
human body is a formidable obstacle for the antenna, so the antenna should be
positioned in a position where the direct view of the sky is unobstructed by human
bodies.
Do not mount it in the shadow of obstructions, or close to any bars (especially metallic)
or radio antennas. Be sure to not have lots of wiring running above the GPS antenna.
The antenna should be in an area where it will be minimally affected by multi-pathing;
that is receiving unwanted reflected signals from the structure of your boat.
NMEA (USA National Marine Electronics Association) recommends 90 cm of
separation between GPS antennas and most other antennas including VHF, cellular
and Wi-Fi antennas. In case of radar on the boat place the GPS antenna well above or
below the radar beam.
Unlike other antennas, you want to keep your GPS antenna closer to deck level. If it is
installed high up on a mast or arch and you are in rough seas, the GPS will give
inaccurate readings for the course over ground and speed over ground.
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GPS antenna, contained in the box (ANTDOM-05-01-WPM GPS Antenna)
7 GD3 connections
GD3 has three connectors on the backside (see the figure below):
•GD3 CAN –CAN Bus connector
•GD3 AUX –Auxiliary connector
•GPS antenna –Connector for the active GPS antenna
In Piktronik systems you only need to connect GD3 CAN connector, which must be
connected to CAN network of your boat and GPS antenna for the GPS data. For faster
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GPS positioning, it is recommended to connect the GD3 AUX connector as well to
permanent 12V power.
GD3 backside
GD3 CAN, 5-pin connector cable, M12
1. SHLD; optional CAN shield,
2. CAN_V+, NET-S; positive power supply,
3. GND, NET-C; CAN ground,
4. CAN_H, NET_H; CAN_H bus line,
5. CAN_L, NET_L; CAN_L bus line (dominant low).
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GD3 AUX, 8-pin connector cable, M12
1. +12VBAT, +12V power supply,
2. +12VOUT, 12V output –switched,
3. ON-OFF input,
4. IO_ECO1, input / output (programmable),
5. IO_ECO2, input / output (programmable),
6. IO_AN1, analog input (programmable),
7. IO_AN2, analog input (programmable),
8. GND, ground.
8 Driving mode and charging mode
Driving mode is displayed when the boat is in normal operation, either driving or at
standstill.
Charging mode is displayed when the boat is charging. During that time, the boat shall
not be moved. For the high-power charging read the instructions in the following
chapters.
Particular safety regulations may apply during
charging.
Read the user manual of the charger!
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9 Display
There are five screens available for GD3 display. The first screen is what you see at
the Start-up screen. It is displayed when you turn on the device. The picture below
shows the Piktronik logo. The boat manufacturer’s logo may alternatively appear on
the screen. When this screen is displayed, do not try to use the device, since the
display is initializing and it is not programmed to accept any commands in that phase.
Start-up Logo Screen
After few seconds the screen changes to the Main screen.
Main screen –default screen after startup
The Main screen is not the only screen available. There are three screens describing
normal operation and two additional screens enabling changes of screen settings and
error handling. Additionally, there are two screens which appear during the charging.
Exchanging of the screens is presented below. The touch screen enables it with the
swipe of the finger from left to right, right to left, up to down and down to up motion.
In Driving mode six (6) screens are available. In fact, these are three (3) screens; with
only the top of the screen being changed for the purpose of changing the brightness
and settings of the display (you might be familiar to this from your mobile phone where
it is called Quick settings).
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You can move between screens by swiping them left and right. The settings of the
display can be changed by touching the top of the screen and swiping down.
The three main screens in Driving mode are:
- Battery screen,
- Main screen, and
- Power screen.
Driving mode - Changing the screen by swiping the finger
In charging mode there are four screens, again two screens with additional changing
of settings. You can move between screens by swiping from left to right or right to left
and change the settings by touching the top of screen and swiping down.
Driving mode: Changing the screen by swiping the finger (charging mode)
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In addition to these screens there are also other screens, which indicate errors or
warnings in the operation of your device.
All screens will be described in details in the following text.
9.1 Main screen
Main screen is used in the Driving mode, when the boat is in normal operation, either
driving or at standstill.
The data displayed on the screen in this mode is shown below. The units (limits)
indicated can be different depending on the boat.
Main screen - data
1. Battery power (in kW)
2. Unit for the speed indication (km/h or knots)
3. Speed of the boat (in km/h or knots)
4. Revolutions per minute (rpm) of the motor, gauge
5. Page indicator
6. Remaining range for operation (in km or miles)
7. State of Charge of the battery gauge (in percentage, %)
8. Inverter temperature gauge (in °C)
9. Low battery indicator (lighting when battery is low)
10.Direction of driving indicator (indicates direction forward or backward, N for
neutral)
11.Economy mode indicator
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12.Motor temperature gauge (in °C)
13.Power gauge (in kW)
9.1.1 GPS error –speed not measured
If the antenna is not connected or the signal is obscured, the measurement of speed
cannot be performed. This is indicated on the Main screen by exchanging of this icons
(GPS data not available) to this (GPS data available) in the middle of the screen,
where the speed value should be. As the GPS-signal can go off and on again and
again, the icons are in steady exchange.
Speed display change when the GPS data is not available
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Speed display when the GPS data is not available (detail)
Additionally, to the icon the error information is displayed.
Error display in the case of missing GPS signal
It is possible to exit the screen by clicking “BACK”, but the error remains.
In case of No GPS signal error check the
connection of the antenna. If the receipt from the
satellites is not available, this is not a critical error.
9.2 Battery screen (Driving mode)
The battery screen shows an overview about the status of the battery. While driving
(driving mode is activated) the screen displays data for discharging and charging of the
battery. The overall information of the battery such as percentage of charge level and
the visualized state of charge gauge (green blocks in the middle of the screen) is still
visible. In the Driving mode the charging current and power are darkened, because
charging while driving the boat is not available.
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Battery screen in Driving mode –data
1. Charging indicator
2. State of Charge gauge (in percentage, %)
3. State of Charge value (in %)
4. Screen title (BATTERY)
5. Page indicator
6. Discharge indicator
7. INFO field –to be clicked for additional information
8. Remaining battery capacity (in Ah)
9. Discharge current (in A)
10.High Voltage battery voltage (in V)
11.Remaining operation time (in hours:minutes)
12.Low battery indicator
13.Direction of driving indicator (indicates direction forward or backward, N for
neutral)
14.Economy mode indicator
15.Battery power (in kW)
16.Charging current (in A)
17.Charged capacity (in Ah)
9.3 Battery screen (Charging mode)
In Charging mode, the data for charging of battery as well as the present status of the
battery is displayed. The state of the battery like the remaining charge level
(percentage) and gauge (green blocks in the middle) is displayed. In the Charging
mode the discharging current and power are hidden, because charging while driving
the boat is not available.
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