User manual RAYMARINE ST80 ACTIVE COMPASS SENSOR

[. . . ] Heading Sensor Owner's Handbook Document number: 81124_3 Date: 1st May 2001 124_3cov. p65 1 09/05/01, 11:29 Copyright © Raymarine Limited 2001 124_3cov. p65 2 09/05/01, 11:29 Preface i Important information WARNING Although your Heading Sensor is designed to give accurate and reliable performance, it should serve only as an aid to navigation and should never lead to the erosion of good seamanship. Always maintain a permanent watch and be aware of situations as they develop. EMC conformance All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment. The design and manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information in this handbook was correct when it went to press. However, the Raymarine policy of continuous product improvement may change product specifications without notice. [. . . ] To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imposed by any location, always ensure the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical equipment. For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that wherever possible: · Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: · At least 3 ft (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying radio signals e. g. In the case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 7 ft (2 m). · More than 7 ft (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below the radiating element. · The equipment is supplied from a separate battery from that used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10 V in the power supply to our products, and starter motor transients, can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and may change the operating mode. · Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. · If a suppression ferrite is attached to a cable, this ferrite should not be removed. If the ferrite needs to be removed during installation it must be reassembled in the same position. Suppression Ferrites The following illustration shows typical cable suppression ferrites used with Raymarine equipment. Always use the ferrites supplied by Raymarine. 124_3c03. p65 6 09/05/01, 11:30 Chapter 3: Installation 7 D3548-2 Connections to Other Equipment If your Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit. 3. 2 Siting the Heading Sensor The Heading Sensor must be fitted to a vertical or horizontal bulkhead (preferably forward facing), away from large ferrous objects such as the engine and other magnetic devices. If you have any doubts about the magnetic suitability of a chosen location, attach a hand bearing compass to the chosen site and then turn your vessel through 360°. Differences between the hand-bearing compass and the boat's compass should not exceed 10° on any heading. The Heading Sensor should be positioned as close as possible to the pitch and roll centre of the vessel, as shown in the following diagram. 124_3c03. p65 7 09/05/01, 11:30 8 Heading Sensor Owner's Handbook 0. 3L to 0. 5L L X 0. 3L to 0. 5L L D194-2 The compass is normally bulkhead mounted below decks. However, it can be mounted above deck on steel vessels. Although it is weatherproof, performance may be impaired due to the increased motion if it is mounted above deck. 3. 3 Installation Procedure To install the heading Sensor: 1. Hold the Heading Sensor mounting bracket (4) against the selected bulkhead. Outline the four fixing holes in the Heading Sensor mounting bracket (4). Drill four pilot holes for the self-tapping screws. Secure the Heading Sensor mounting bracket (4) to the bulkhead using the four self-tapping screws (3) provided. [. . . ] When the headings match, tighten the Allen bolt to hold the sensor in its new position. 124_3c04. p65 13 09/05/01, 11:30 14 Heading Sensor Owner's Handbook 124_3c04. p65 14 09/05/01, 11:30 Specification 15 Heading Sensor Specification Dimensions: Power Supply: Power Consumption: Operating Temperature: Weight: Compatability: Accuracy: Gimbal Range: Data Output (NMEA): (10Hz) 90mm x 100mm x 130mm (3. 5in x 3. 9 in x 5. 1in) 10 to 16V DC 40mA -10°C to +70°C (14°F to 158°F) 450g (1 lb) NMEA 0183 compatible equipment +/- 0. 5° Pitch = +33°, Roll + 45° HDM (Magnetic Compass Heading) HDG (Heading only) 124_3spe. p65 15 09/05/01, 11:30 16 Heading Sensor Installation Manual 124_3spe. p65 16 09/05/01, 11:30 84064_8. fm Page 1 Monday, April 9, 2001 4:42 PM Limited Warranty Certificate Raymarine warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts proven to be defective in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as provided below. Defects will be corrected by Raymarine or an authorized Raymarine dealer. Raymarine will, except as provided below, accept labor cost for a period of 2 years/24 months from the date of sale to end user. During this period, except for certain products, travel costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100 round trip highway miles (160 kilometres) and travel time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raymarine only on products where proof of installation or commission by authorized service agents, can be shown. Warranty Limitations Raymarine Warranty policy does not apply to equipment which has been subjected to accident, abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized service, or equipment on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or removed. [. . . ]