Simrad IS80 Heading Repeater HR80 User manual

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Manual
Simrad IS80
Heading Repeater HR80
English

Manual
Simrad IS80
Heading Repeater HR80
English
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Date: December 2008
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2 | HR80 Heading Repeater
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for installing and
operating the Simrad HR80 Instrument.
The manual does not include installation procedures for
sensors that can be connected to the system.
In this manual, names of modes and keys are written in
boldface (e.g. User setup, Mode/Setup key).
In the illustrations throughout the manual the following
symbols are used:
3 s
Time indication (1, 3, 5 or 10
seconds)
SELECT
3 s
Single key press with time
indication
MODE
SETUPSELECT
+
3 s
Combined key press with time
indication
A. 1 A.2
SELECT
Repeated key presses on single
key
1 s
0FFS
Automatic change in LCD readings
with time indication (no key
presses required)
Important text that requires special attention from the
reader is emphasized as follows:
Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
When necessary, used to warn personnel they
should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury
and/or damage to equipment.

HR80 Heading Repeater | 3
Contents
1 Introduction ............................................... 5
General information ......................................5
Instrument layout .........................................5
2 Installation................................................. 7
Location of the unit .......................................7
Panel mounting.............................................7
Cable connection and interface .......................8
Securing the cables.......................................9
Interconnecting instruments...........................9
Installation setup ........................................ 10
3 Operation ................................................. 11
Turning the HR80 on.................................... 11
Using the keys............................................ 12
Selecting bargraph resolution ....................... 12
Commanded heading display ........................ 13
Backlighting ............................................... 14
Error Alarm ................................................ 14
Maintenance............................................... 15
Operation ow chart.................................... 16
4 Changing the default settings................... 17
General ..................................................... 17
Heading alignment ...................................... 17
Heading reference....................................... 18
Beep on/off ................................................ 18

4 | HR80 Heading Repeater
Heading Command ...................................... 19
Light bank selection .................................... 20
5 Spare parts............................................... 21
Spares and auxiliaries.................................. 21
SimNet cables and accessories ..................... 21
6 Specications ........................................... 23
Technical specications................................ 23
Dimensional drawing ................................... 24

Introduction | 5
1 Introduction
General information
The HR80 Instrument presents you with heading
information on a combined analog and digital display.
Adjustable backlight for night operation is provided
as well as adjustable intensity on the LED displays for
operation in sunshine.
Instrument layout
The HR80 display includes an LED bargraph, compass
card and LED display. Modes of operation and signal
input are indicated by monitor diodes.
The instrument is
operated by 2 keys.
These are used to switch
between display modes,
to set parameter values
and to adjust background
illumination.

6 | Introduction
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Installation | 7
2 Installation
Location of the unit
The HR80 should be mounted with special regard to the
unit’s environmental protection, temperature range and
cable length. Refer to the Specifications section.
Avoid mounting the unit where it is easily exposed to
sunlight, as this may unintendedly overheat the unit.
Panel mounting
The mounting surface must be at and even to within
0.5 mm.
Drill 4 mounting holes and make a panel cut-out1
according to the drilling template included in the
package
Use the supplied self tapping screws to secure the2
unit to the panel
Apply the front corners3
Do not over-tighten the screws!

8 | Installation
Cable connection and interface
Signal input, network and power supply are wired to the
enclosed terminal block that is to be plugged in on the
rear side.
The instrument is delivered with a 0.3 m SimNet cable
with a standard SimNet plug in both ends. One plug
must be cut off and the wires connected to terminals 3
through 6 according to the color codes shown below.
TERMINAL
NO SIGNAL TYPE COLOR
1GND -Supply -
2VCC + Supply 12-24V DC -
3 SimNet - H NMEA2000 channel Yellow
4 SimNet - C NMEA2000 channel Black
5 SimNet - L NMEA2000 channel Blue
6 SimNet - S NMEA2000 channel Red
7 RS485 A NMEA0183 (Rx+) -
8 RS485 GND No connection -
9 RS485 B NMEA0183 (Rx-) -
Any voltages other than those specied in the
product specication, may cause damage to the
instrument (Refer to Specications section).
Data on the NMEA0183 port will be converted to SimNet/
NMEA2000 format and distributed to other instruments
that are interconnected on the SimNet network.
1


Installation | 9
Securing the cables
Use the eclosed tie wrap to secure the cables to the
instrument.
Interconnecting instruments
Interconnect a series of instruments by using a SimNet
power cable with termination and T-joiners as illustrated
below.
If the instruments are connected to other SimNet
compatible products, refer to the manual for those
products
Use only 12V as SimNet supply!

SimNet
Supply
(Red disk)
Power
SimNet
T-joiner
SimNet
T-joiner
SimNet
T-joiner

10 | Installation
Installation setup
SimNet, NMEA0183 and Demo mode are selectable
inputs on the HR80. After installation, the system must
be configured to read the preferred input signal before
the instrument is ready for use.
The Installation
setup is accessed
as shown in the
illustration.
As an example the illustration below shows the LED
reading when the input type is changed from SimNet to
Demo.
Refer also to the Operation flow chart in the Operation
section.
The compas card position will change accordingly as
shown in the table.
SIGNAL INPUT LCD COMPASS CARD
SimNet
5 1
NMEA183
Demo
Local SimNet reset
Under the SimNet input, select the L.res window and
press both keys to save the local reset of SimNet.
A. 1 A.2
SELECT
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
5 1 0 183
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
- INPUT
SIGNAL
- RESET
MAIN
MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP SELECT
10 s
+
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
5 s
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
- INPUT
SIGNAL
- RESET
MAIN
MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP SELECT
10 s
+
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
5 s

Operation | 11
3 Operation
Turning the HR80 on
HR80 has no power key, and will be running as long as
power is connected.
When power is applied to the system the display will
indicate the active mode as shown in the table.
MODE LED Compass
card
Bargraph
step
Initial After 1 second
Mode 1 4-digit heading
readout
Analog
heading
readout
1°
Mode 2 0.1°
After approximately 3 seconds the instrument is
operative.
Default: Hd 1
Before the instruments is ready to operate the default
settings should be checked and changed if other values
are preferred. Refer to Changing the default settings
section.
If no heading data is available, no value will be displayed
in the LED.
In certain applications the display may show the
following:
This is an alignment prompt. Refer to Heading Alignment
in chapter 4 for further instructions.
1 s

12 | Operation
Using the keys
The instrument is operated by the 2 keys on the front.
They are used to switch between display modes, to set
values and to adjust the illumination as illustrated in the
table below.
Key presses or key combinations not indicated in the
table have no effect.
Refer also to Operation flow chart in this chapter.
KEY KEY
PRESS
MODE/ACTION
DISPLAY MODE SETUP MODES
MODE
SETUP
Short Go to next main display Go to next Setup mode
3 sec. Switch to User Setup Switch to main display
SELECT
Short Increase light level Select parameter/
Adjust parameter
3 sec. None /
Change to next digit
MODE
SETUP
+
SELECT
Short Save setting and return to
Setup parameter
10 sec. Enter Installation
Setup
5 sec Return to main display
Time out from User Setup is 10 sec. Time out from
Installation Setup is 5 min.
Selecting bargraph resolution
The HR80 can display heading with 1° (Mode 1) or 0.1°
(Mode 2) resolution on the bargraph.
The instrument
will scroll through
these displays
by pressing the
Mode/Setup key.
Active mode is indicated by a lit diode in the display.
1 DEG
1/10 DEG
MODE
SETUP
225.2
225.2
1 s 1 s


Operation | 13
The bargraph operates as a turn indicator with a
resolution according to the active display mode.
MODE BARGRAPH
Hd 1
3 lit diodes runs in a pattern from left or right in
steps per 1° heading change. The pattern runs
from left to right when the heading is increasing
and opposite when the heading is decreasing.
Hd 2
3 lit diodes runs in a pattern from left or right in
steps per 0.1° heading change. The pattern runs
from left to right when the heading is increasing
and opposite when the heading is decreasing.
The buzzer beeps once per 1° change in actual heading.
Commanded heading display
If the HR80 reads a heading command from the
autopilot, the instrument will automatically switch to
show commanded heading.
LED Compass
card
Initial
display
Reading
heading command
After
1 second
C230
Actual
heading
The bargraph will show the difference between actual
and commanded heading, lighting the diodes from centre
to right or left. When the actual heading is higher than
the commanded heading, the bargraph is lit to the left
with one diode per 2° difference. Similarly the bargraph
is lit to the right when the actual heading is lower than
the commanded heading.
PORT STBD
PORT STBD

14 | Operation
The buzzer beeps once per 1° change in actual heading.
The HR80 will automatically return to last active mode
when the heading differs less than 3° from commanded
heading for more than 10 seconds.
You may exit this mode and return to the previous Hd 1
or Hd 2 mode at any time using the Mode/Setup key.
Backlighting
The backlighting is adjusted by pressing the Light key
when the instrument is in normal operation.
Current light setting will be indicated with the right LED
digit.
The light setting affects the diodes, the digital display
and the backlight as shown in the table:
LIGHT LEVEL DIODES AND DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
0Low Off
1-7 Steps Steps
8Medium Off
9High Off
Level 8 and 9 are for bright daylight.
The instrument will return to normal operation 1 second
after the last key press.
Range: 0 - 9 Default value: 2
If several instruments are connected via SimNet, the
instruments can be grouped in different light banks.
Changing the backlight settings on one of the
instruments will affect all instruments in the group. Refer
to Light bank selection in chapter 4.
Error Alarm
In the event the error indicator is lit, the
instrument is not operable and service/repair is
required.
SELECT

Operation | 15
Maintenance
The HR80 instruments are “repair by replacement” units,
and the operator is therefore required to perform only a
very limited amount of preventive maintenance.
If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh
water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). It
is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and
hydrocarbons such as diesel, petrol etc.
If a weather cover is available this should be put on
when the unit is not in use.

16 | Operation
Heading mode 1
(1° bargraph resolution)
Heading mode 2
(0.1° bargraph resolution)
Commanded heading
Input Type - SimNet
- NMEA0183 - Demo
Reset - Local SimNet reset
Heading reference - True
- Magnetic
Beep - On
- Off
Heading Command - On
- Off
Light Bank Selection - Simrad
- Gr 1 - Gr 2 - Gr 3 - Gr 4 - Gr 5 - Gr 6 - None
USER SETUPMAIN MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
5 s
10 s
5 min
MODE
SETUP SELECT
10 s
+
Operation ow chart

Changing the default settings | 17
4 Changing the default settings
General
The factory default
settings may all be
changed in the User
setup, accessed
as shown in the
illustration.
Detailed illustrations
for the different
settings are shown on
the following pages.
Refer also to the
Operation flow chart in
chapter 3.
Heading alignment
In applications where a Simrad GI51 Gyro Interface is
used to interface the instrument to a gyrocompass the
following may be displayed on the LED:
Follow the instructions in the GI51 manual to align the
gyrocompass. When the alignment is completed the
instrument will return to the main mode (Hd1 or Hd2)
and display the correct heading.
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK
1 s

18 | Changing the default settings
Heading reference
True and Magnetic inputs are selectable as heading
reference for the HR80.
The active reference is indicated by a lit diode on the
instrument.
Default reference: True
Beep on/off
The HR80 has a buzzer, and when turned ON the
instrument will give a short beep when reading a heading
change of 1°.
Default value: On
ERROR
TRUE
MAG
A. 1
SELECT
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK
SELECT
MODE
SETUP SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
A. 1
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK