Simrad SAL R1a Easy Tank User manual

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Revisions
Date Version Author Comment
2017-03-30 A01-A04 TE/AF/OM Created as 703822C1-01, editorial, SIMRAD
Part No. added WTU-Assy menu tree
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Introduction................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Warnings............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Handling.............................................................................................................. 5
2Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 6
2.1 Basic System....................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Data transmission / reception.............................................................................. 8
3User Guide .................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 General................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Daily use of SAL R1a....................................................................................... 10
3.3 Alert messages .................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Menu mode ....................................................................................................... 12
3.5 SD4-3 in Menu mode........................................................................................ 13
3.6 Write and read only access ............................................................................... 13
3.7 Menu functions ................................................................................................. 13
3.8 Calibration......................................................................................................... 13
3.9 Averaging Speed Constants.............................................................................. 16
3.10 Software revisions............................................................................................. 16
3.11 SD4-3 & SAL R1a Menus................................................................................ 17
4Setting Up Guide....................................................................................................... 18
5Trouble-shooting....................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Alert codes ........................................................................................................ 22
5.2 Possible faults and actions................................................................................ 24
5.3 Jumper settings.................................................................................................. 25

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1 INTRODUCTION
This manual is grouped in the following manner:
the Table of Contents
this Introduction including general Warnings to be followed while working
with the SAL R1a
general Shipping and Storing recommendations which are conditions of
warranty
the SAL R1a Technical Specification to be used as a fact and reference
chapter and
the Basic System Information which we highly recommend to read before
starting any work with the SAL R1a speed log

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1.1 Warnings
Lethal Warning!
Voltages within this equipment are sufficiently high to endanger life.
Covers are not to be removed, except by persons qualified and authorized to do so,
and these persons should always take extreme care once the covers have been removed.
First Aid in Case of Electric Shock
1. Lay victim on his back.
2. Clear victim’s mouth and throat
3. Tilt victim’s head back as far as
possible and raise his head
4. Pinch victim’s nostrils
5. Take a deep breath
6. Cover the victim’s mouth with
yours and blow, watching his chest
rise.
Note: Blow forcefully into adults, but
gently into children.
7. Move your face away to allow
victim to breathe out, watching his
chest fall.
8. Repeat first five to ten breaths at
rapid rate; thereafter, take one
breath every three to five seconds.
9. Keep victim’s head back as far as
possible at all times.
Have someone else send for a doctor. Keep patient warm and loosen his clothing
Do not give liquids until the patient is conscious

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1.2 Handling
1.2.1 Shipping
Following general rules apply:
Inspection for damage during transport
When the unit(s) arrives at destination, inspection should be performed
immediately to register any damage that may have occurred during transfer
The customer is normally responsible for insurance during the transportation. If
any damage is found, both the insurance company and the shipping agent must be
informed immediately
1.2.2 Storage
After the material, contained in the boxes, has been inspected in the presence of
customer and it has been verified that no damage has occurred, the unit shall be stored
in its original packing until the time of installation. The storage premises must be dry
and well protected.
If the electronic units must be kept in storage for more than one month, it is advisable
to insert hygroscope substances, such as silicone gel salts, in the crates.
1.2.3 Handling
The electrical part should be kept in their packing as long as possible and shall be
unpacked at the place of installation.
The bottom unit shall be unpacked and mounted at the place of installation. It should
not be transported assembled.
The Transducer and particularly the sensor surface must be handled with care.
Under any circumstances, do not cut or alter the length of cable!

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2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SAL R1a System performance data
Working principle:
Acoustic correlation
Operating frequencies:
Jumping frequencies in the range
3.8 MHz –4.2 MHz
Measuring distance:
130 mm from the surface of the transducer.
Speed Range:
+/- 50 knots sensed speed
Speed Accuracy:
Better than 1% or 0.1 knots relative to sensed
water flow whichever is the greatest
Distance Accuracy:
Better than 1%
2.1 Basic System
2.1.1 Electronics Cabinet (ELC)
Water Track Unit (WTU)
Part number SAL R1A ELC, SPEED LOG MAIN UNIT: 000-14050-001
Mechanical specification
Enclosure material:
Painted Steel plate
Height:
360 mm (reserve space for cable entry at
bottom)
Width:
360 mm
Depth:
170 mm
Weight:
10.0 kg
Colour:
RAL 7035
Electrical specification:
Input voltage:
110–115 VAC / 220–230 VAC +/-10% 50-60
Hz
Power consumption:
30 VA nominal (Approx. 30 Watt)
SD4-display power output:
24 VDC to power up to 4 SD-displays (load <
1.2A)
Main Speed output:
IEC 61162-1 / NMEA0183. Serial driver RS
422/485; max load 100 ohm (10 SD4-displays)
Analogue Speed output:
0.1 V/knot (load max 5 mA)
Relay outputs:
2 x 200 p/NM contact closure, (30V/30mA or
15V/100mA recommended max load)
Alarm relay outputs:
Switching relay, default setting: power failure
(30V/2A recommended max load)
Serial input:
IEC 61162-1 / NMEA0183 (used for remote
user interface)
Service connection:
9-pole female D-sub serial data connector (RS
232, for additional PC based user interface and
software upgrade)

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Environmental specification
Enclosure protection:
IP44
Environmental:
IEC 60945, protected class
Recommended operating
temperature:
0°C to +40° C
Extreme operating humidity:
Less than 93 % RH (non-condensing) at 40°C
2.1.2 SD4-3, One axis STW and distance serial display
Part number: 000-14049-001
Mechanical specification
Height:
144 mm
Width:
144mm
Depth:
16 mm
Weight:
0.6 kg
Electrical specification
Input voltage:
12 or 24 VDC nominal (10-32VDC)
Current:
Maximum 200 mA at 15VDC
Power Consumption:
Maximum 3 Watt
Serial input:
IEC 61162-1 / NMEA0183
Remote inputs:
3 inputs with internal pull-up to +5V, activated
by grounding to 0 V
Serial output:
IEC 61162-1 / NMEA0183. Serial driver RS
422/485; max load 100 ohm (10 SD4-displays)
SW controlled DC (pulse) output
+5 V with 35 mA current capacity
Environmental specification
Enclosure material:
House/frame: aluminium, front: polyester foil,
backside: stainless steel
Enclosure protection:
(front)
IP66 in SD4-BMB box or panel mounted on a
flat surface
Environmental:
IEC 60945, exposed class
Colour:
House, black
Front, background: Satin black (NCS 9000-N)
Operating temperature:
-25°C to +55° C
Operating humidity:
Less than 93 % RH (non-condensing) at 40°C

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2.1.3 SAL Easy Tank
Name: Part number:
EASY TANK TRU W/10M CBL: 000-14051-001
EASY TANK BOTTOM STEAL FLANGE, STEAL: 000-14052-001
Alternative flange
EASY TANK BOTTOM FLANGE, ALU 5083: 000-14053-001
Mechanical specification installed
Height:
~ 85 mm (+ cable)
Weight:
~ 12 Kg including steel flange
~ 7.5 Kg including aluminium flange
Diameter:
168 mm
Hydrostatically test pressure
24 bar
Material
Top cover on TRU
SS5204 (Gun metal)
Bottom flange Steel
SS 2142/2172 ( S355JR, St52.3N)
Bottom Flange ALU
EN-AW 5083
2.2 Data transmission / reception
Up to 10 NMEA (IEC 61162-1) receiving units, e.g. SD4-3, radars, gyros etc.
Maximum 4pc of SD4- displays can be powered directly from the ELC.
Two contact closure relays, 200p/NM.
One 0.1 VDC/knot output.
One power failure alarm relay output.

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3 USER GUIDE
Figure 1: The settings of the display (SD4-3 Menu) and the settings of the speed log (R1a
Menu) are physically separated. The speed log settings are reached by Remote Connect
from the display meny.
3.1 General
The SAL R1a is normally conducted from the SD4-3 display on the bridge. If more than
one SD4-3 is installed, one of them shall be designated as the Speed Log Master Display,
which means that it is the remote display for the WTU menu in the SAL R1a speed log.
This SD4-3 is to be labelled “Master”. Same SD4-3 display or another SD4-3 display can
also remotely control other slave SD4 displays e.g. dimming function (See Basic System
Information in Section 1 General).
The Main Unit - ELC (Electronics Cabinet), which due to the TRU-cable length is
mounted in the vicinity of the Bottom Parts, has fuses and indicating LEDs, which can be
checked if a system failure occurs. (See TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE)
SD4-3 Menu system
Local display settings
SAL R1a Menu system
Speed log settings
Remote connect
To reach speed log settings

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Serial Digital Display SD4-3 for STW (WT) indication
3.2 Daily use of SAL R1a
The SD4-3 display is configured especially for the water tracking speed log SAL R1a.
The display has an upper window showing the longitudinal Speed Through the Water,
STW, ahead or astern. The upward pointing arrow LED is lit when the speed is ahead
and the downward pointing arrow LED is lit when the speed is astern.
The lower Mode window shows as default the distance the ship has sailed, in nautical
miles, either total indicated as DIST WAT or since latest reset of the trip counter
indicated as TRIP WAT. Note: Only ahead motion is added to these distance counters.
Use the Trip/DIST button to toggle the Mode window between showing trip distance
TRIP WAT and total distance DIST WAT.
Use the Reset Trip button to zero the trip counter by pressing longer than 2 seconds.
To adjust/DIM the display brightness, use plus (+) button to increase and minus (-)
button to decrease. Both buttons pressed simultaneously presents a complete display
lamp/LED test.
3.3 Alert messages
The Alert mode indication is intended for service purpose and trouble shooting of the
SAL speed log system. A list of Alert codes can be found in the Trouble Shooting Guide
in this manual.
The Alert mode is enabled as default in menu LP2.21. In this mode, proprietary $PSALW
NMEA messages will be translated and displayed as Alerts on the SD4 mode window.
SD4 Displays, with the Alert mode enabled, will light the LED above the Mode button
when the SD4 Display receives active Alert messages.