Sperry Speed Log 350E Service Manual
Sperry Speed Log 350E Service Manual
Sperry Speed Log 350E Service Manual
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NAVIKNOT 350 E
Sperry Marine, with worldwide headquarters in Charlottesville, VA, and major engineering and
support offices in Melville, NY, New Malden, England, and Hamburg, Germany, is part of the
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems sector.
Revision Record
Safety Instructions
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CAUTION In the “Manual” and “Extern” modes, the NAVIKNOT 350 E transmits
valid output signals and data to the receiving equipment connected.
When operating the NAVIKNOT 350 E in the “Manual” mode, make sure
that ship’s crew are aware of the fact that speed and distance information
from the log is based on manual input.
Operating the NAVIKNOT 350 E in the “Manual” mode may severely
affect the proper function of equipment which depends on accurate
speed and/or distance data.
When operating the NAVIKNOT 350 E in the “Extern” mode, make sure
that ship’s crew are aware of the fact that GPS ground speed data is dis-
played and transmitted as longitudinal water speed by the
NAVIKNOT 350 E.
Operating the NAVIKNOT 350 E in the “Extern” mode may severely
affect the proper function of equipment which depends on accurate lon-
gitudinal water speed data.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Design and Main Features........................................................................ 1-1
Data Outputs.............................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Operating Principle ................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Technical Data............................................................................................ 1-3
General....................................................................................................... 1-3
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit, Type 5003 .................................................. 1-3
NAVIKNOT 350 E Control and Display Unit (CDU) ................................. 1-6
Preamplifier E, Type 2863 ......................................................................... 1-8
EM Log Sensors ........................................................................................ 1-9
Chapter 2: Operation
2.1 Display and Operating Keys ..................................................................... 2-1
Display ....................................................................................................... 2-1
Operating Keys .......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 External control devices ........................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Power-up Sequence .................................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Display Indications in Normal Operational Mode .................................. 2-3
Speed Display............................................................................................ 2-3
Distance Counters ..................................................................................... 2-3
Operating Status Indications.................................................................... 2-3
Master/Remote status................................................................... 2-3
Manual/External speed input active ............................................ 2-3
Speed not calibrated..................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Requesting Master Control ...................................................................... 2-4
2.6 Adjusting the display brightness............................................................. 2-4
2.7 Optional Functions.................................................................................... 2-5
Muting Alarms Remotely.......................................................................... 2-5
Resetting/Acknowledging a Central Watch Alarm .................................. 2-5
External Dimming ..................................................................................... 2-5
Activating Double-Ended Ferry Mode ..................................................... 2-5
2.8 Operating Menu ........................................................................................ 2-6
Entering and Quitting the Menu Mode.................................................... 2-6
Navigating the Menu ................................................................................ 2-7
Selecting Parameter Settings ................................................................... 2-8
Editing Parameter Values ......................................................................... 2-8
2.9 Manual Settings Menu ............................................................................. 2-9
Manual Settings – Overview .................................................................... 2-9
Manual Settings – Parameters ............................................................... 2-10
Speed Mode STW ....................................................................... 2-10
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Chapter 5: Installation
5.1 Mechanical Installation............................................................................. 5-1
EM-Log Sensor and Preamplifier ............................................................. 5-1
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit ...................................................................... 5-1
Control and Display Units......................................................................... 5-2
Console Mounting......................................................................... 5-2
Console Frame Version................................................................. 5-2
Housing with Bracket .................................................................... 5-2
Connector Cable ............................................................................ 5-2
5.2 Electrical Installation................................................................................. 5-3
Preamplifier E, Type 2863, AC Power Configuration .............................. 5-3
Wiring Up the System............................................................................... 5-3
5.3 Initial System Configuration .................................................................... 5-4
Configuring the CDU(s)............................................................................. 5-4
CDU Setup Access Code............................................................... 5-4
CDU Service Setup – Overview.................................................... 5-5
CDU Service Setup – Parameters................................................. 5-6
Configuring System Parameters .............................................................. 5-7
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Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
8.1 NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU(s) ................................................. 8-1
Location of Parts on the Electronics Unit PCB ........................................ 8-2
Exchangeable Components...................................................................... 8-3
Terminal Boards and Connectors ............................................................ 8-3
Diagnostic LEDs......................................................................................... 8-4
8.2 EM Sensor and Preamplifier .................................................................... 8-5
Appendix
A Setup and Configuration Tables
B Drawings
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Figure 1-1:
NAVIKNOT 350 E Accessories (optional)
NAVIKNOT 350 E
Electronics Unit with Master CDU
system Remote CDU(s)
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Speed
electronics unit
type 5003
Analogue Output
Serial Output
EM Sensor and
Pulse Output
Preamplifier
Status Signals Out
Status Signals In
preamplifier E
Ext. Speed (backup from GPS)
type 2863
Serial Dim Command
EM log sensor
or or or or
type 2829 type 4040 type 4726 type 4120 type 4874
Data Outputs
The Electronics Unit receives the raw speed data from the preamplifier E
and applies any necessary corrections according to a stored calibration
table. The unit then transmits the calibrated water speed data to receiv-
ing equipment and to the connected CDUs. It also calculates the dis-
tance travelled and maintains the total and daily mile counters.
Serial speed and distance data is provided in the NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
format at six RS-422 outputs. These are divided into two groups of three
outputs each, which may be configured independently to suit the receiv-
ing equipment.
Analogue speed signals are provided at one voltage and one current
output. The mapping of actual speeds to corresponding output values is
configured for each output independently.
Figure 1-2:
EM-Log
operating principle
longitudinal
water speed
E V
General
1 Negative values apply only if sensor location and vessel’s hull shape
permit the sensing of speeds astern.
Environmental Requirements
ambient temperature, operation -15 °C – +55 °C
ambient temperature, storage -25 °C – +70 °C
protection grade IP 23 to DIN EN 60529
environmental conditions / EMC in accordance with IEC 60945
Power Supply
supply voltage 24 VDC (18-36 V)
max. ripple content ±4 Vpp; extreme values may not
exceed 36 V or fall below 18 V
power consumption 5 W max.
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass 0.5 m
to steering magnetic compass 0.4 m
reduced, to standard magnetic compass 0.3 m
reduced, to steering magnetic compass 0.3 m
Data Inputs
EM sensor speed data NAVIKNOT serial protocol
Control and Display Unit data NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
(proprietary sentences)
ext. speed data (backup from GPS) NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
serial dimming command NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
Data Outputs
serial data RS-422 outputs, NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162;
group 1 (3x) all or selected subset of:
longitudinal water speed
distance travelled
log status (proprietary sentence)
serial data RS-422 outputs, NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162;
group 2 (3x) all or selected subset of:
longitudinal water speed
distance travelled
log status (proprietary sentence)
Environmental Requirements
ambient temperature, operation -15°C – +55°C
ambient temperature, storage -25°C – +70°C
protection grade Stock No. 73506: frontside IP 65 to
DIN EN 60529, if installed with
seal in console panel; IP 23 if
installed in console frame
Stock No. 73507 (in housing with
bracket): IP 65 to DIN EN 60529
environmental conditions / EMC in accordance with IEC 60945
Power supply
supply voltage 24 VDC (18-36 V)
max. ripple content ±4 Vpp; extreme values may not
exceed 36 V or fall below 18 V
power consumption 4 W max.
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass 0.80 m
to steering magnetic compass 0.50 m
reduced, to standard magnetic compass 0.50 m
reduced, to steering magnetic compass 0.30 m
Environmental Requirements
ambient temperature, operation –15 to +55 °C
ambient temperature, storage –25 to +70 °C
protection grade IP 56 to DIN EN 60529
environmental conditions / EMC in accordance with IEC 60945
Power Supply
supply voltage 230 VAC or 115 VAC, 50-60 Hz
power consumption 24 W
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass 0.3 m
to steering magnetic compass 0.3 m
EM Log Sensors
Chapter 2: Operation
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Display
➀ Speed Display: Shows the actual speed through the water along
the vessel’s longitudinal axis (fore-and-aft line).
Arrow pointing up, above value: speed is positive (ahead).
Arrow pointing down, below value: speed is negative (astern).
➃ Mile Counters: Show the distance travelled since last reset (daily
miles) and total cumulative distance travelled (total distance).
Operating Keys
➇ Navigation Keypad:
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT keys navigate through the operating menu;
ENTER confirms and stores settings made in the menu mode.
In case active alarms are present, the left and right arrow keys
scroll through the list of alarm messages.
• The audible alarm at the NAVIKNOT 350 E the may be muted from a
remote device, e.g. a central alarm panel.
• External pushbuttons may be used to adjust the display brightness.
• If connected to a central dimming facility, the NAVIKNOT 350 E may
receive dimming commands via a serial data connection.
• An external selector switch may be used to activate or de-activate
the double-ended ferry mode. In this mode, the NAVIKNOT 350 E dis-
plays and transmits all speeds with the sign reversed.
Distance Counters
Also permanently displayed are the
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distance counters (daily and total
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mile counters).
The counters display the distance
made good through the water.
The count is incremented at posi-
tive speeds only; counting is halted
during zero or negative speeds.
In case more than one CDU is installed, only one of these can be
assigned master control; all other CDUs will operate as remote units.
Only from the master, the operator can access the operating and service
menus, acknowledge alarms and scroll through the alarm list.
Remote CDUs permanently display speed and distance. The only keys
functional at a remote CDU are the DIM-/DIM+ keys to adjust the bright-
ness level and the MASTER key, which requests master control to be
transferred to this CDU.
Note Master control can only be requested from a CDU which is currently
operating as remote unit.
The current master cannot actively transfer control to a remote CDU.
Any remote CDU may request master control at any time, i.e. control
requests cannot be refused by the current master.
The brightness of the display and keypad illumination is adjusted via the
DIM+/DIM- keys:
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Note The display brightness can only be adjusted in normal operational mode.
The brightness setting is not retained between power-ups. The
NAVIKNOT 350 E always powers up at the second brightest level.
Should a watch alarm be given, press any key at the NAVIKNOT 350 E to
acknowledge the alarm and reset the watch alarm timer.
External Dimming
For future applications, the NAVIKNOT 350 E also possesses an input for
serial data dimming commands from a central dimming facility.
Note In most installations where the double-ended ferry mode is used, it will
be automatically activated via a general take-over system which transfers
control between the forward and aft steering positions.
Note In the menu mode, the MASTER and the DIM-/DIM+ keys are disabled.
Should an alarm condition occur while the menu mode is active, the
audible alarm will sound, but the operator must return to normal opera-
tional mode to view the alarm message and acknowledge the alarm.
In the menu mode, the operator may navigate through the menu using
the Right, Left, Up and Down arrow keys.
MAIN MENU
Arrow symbols (>) to the
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right of the window indicate
that a sub-menu exists for
MAIN
MAIN MENU
MENU
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the respective option.
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YYYYYYYY Press ENTER to enter a sub-
XXXXXXXX menu.
MAIN MENU
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MAIN MENU
The arrow symbol (>) at the
XXXXXXXX left of the window indicates
AAAAAAAA the cursor position on the
BBBBBBBB
CCCCCCCC current menu level.
The available options and the current selection are indicated by different
symbols:
VALUE
Press ENTER to confirm the
new value and leave the
option sub-menu.
Figure 2-2:
MAIN MENU
Manual Settings MANUAL SETTINGS
Settings: MAN
The actual speed value is entered manually.
This setting may be chosen only temporarily, to generate
speed output data in case of sensor failure or for testing.
SENSOR
Speed data is read from the speed sensor input.
This setting must be active at all times during normal opera-
tion of the system.
EXTERN
Speed data is read from the NMEA $--VTG sentence at one
of the NMEA inputs 1 or 2.
This setting allows to use speed data from a GPS instead of
manual input. Note that, while the $--VTG sentence contains
ground speed, the NAVIKNOT 350 E displays and transmits
the data as water speed. The external input may therefore
be chosen only temporarily, to generate output data in case
of transducer failure or for testing.
Figure 2-3:
MAIN MENU
User Setup USER SETUP
(contd.)
The higher the time constant, the stronger sudden peaks of the actual
speed display will be damped.
Value: 0 – 60 s
The higher the time constant, the stronger sudden peaks of the actual
speed output will be damped. The output damping time constant is
effective for both the analogue as well as the serial data outputs.
Value: 0 – 60 s
If the reset flag is set, the daily miles counter is reset to zero as soon as
the User Setup is quit.
Note The total miles counter may be set to any desired start value.
The daily mile count may thus be larger than the total mile count if the
daily miles counter is not reset after altering the total mile counter.
LCD Color
Selects the screen colour scheme for the normal operational display.
Settings: WHITE
Speed display and mile counters use black lettering on a
white background.
BLUE
Speed display and mile counters use white lettering on a
blue background.
BLACK
Speed display and mile counters use white lettering on a
black background.
Scale
The respective setting acts on the actual speed display at the CDU only
and has no further effect on the output data, mile counters etc.
Settings: KN
Speed is displayed in knots.
M/S
Speed is displayed in metres per second.
FT/S
Speed is displayed in feet per second.
Software Version
Settings: none
The version ID is read-only.
Pending (unacknowledged):
< (1/1) SENSOR ERROR >
The cause of the alarm is present
and the operator has not yet
acknowledged the alarm.
The alarm message is shown on a
red flashing background.
Acknowledged:
< (1/1) SENSOR ERROR >
The operator has acknowledged the
alarm but the cause of the alarm is
still present.
The alarm message is shown on a
solid red background.
Press ACK.
Note When an alarm has been acknowledged, the ext. alarm status output
remains active until the cause of the alarm is eliminated.
When the cause of an alarm is eliminated, the alarm is acknowledged
automatically and the alarm status is cleared.
The NAVIKNOT 350 E does not keep a history of past (inactive) alarms.
To mute the audible alarm externally (e.g. from a central alarm panel):
If more than one alarm is active, use the Left or Right arrow key to scroll
through the list of alarm messages:
Note As long as any pending (unacknowledged) alarms are present, these will
automatically be redisplayed when other messages have been viewed,
until all alarms have been acknowledged by the operator.
Note In case of an “EU timeout” error, dashes will appear in the speed and dis-
tance displays. The timeout error will be shown as the only fault present,
because the CDU receives no error messages from the electronics unit
when the communication is lost.
The CDU front plate should be kept clean and a regular visual inspection
of the system’s cables and connectors should be carried out to detect
any signs of damage or deterioration.
Chapter 5: Installation
Console Mounting
Connector Cable
The NAVIKNOT CDU connector cable terminates into a 6-wire pigtail for
direct connection to the terminals at the Electronics Unit or to a separate
terminal block. If required, a terminal block is to be provided by the ship-
yard or installer.
The installer must make sure that the end of the cable sheath is firmly
secured to the vessel structure with tie-wraps or other suitable means,
so that the individual wires are free from tension at the terminals.
DANGER When the AC supply power is switched on, live voltages are present at
certain terminals and tracks on the preamplifier PCB.
When wiring up the preamplifier, make sure the AC power supply is
switched off and safeguarded against accidental switching-on.
CAUTION When wiring up the system, make sure that the power supply for the
NAVIKNOT system is switched off and is safeguarded against accidental
switching-on.
Wire up the system according to the connection diagrams and other rel-
evant documents provided.
In case more than one CDU is installed, each CDU must be assigned a
unique ID through its local Service Setup menu.
SERVICE SETUP
The CDU’s local Service
Setup opens.
CDU ID
DIMMING
Figure 5-1:
SERVICE SETUP
CDU Service Setup
CDU ID
Setting: 0–9
Select an ID between “1” and “9” if more than one CDU is
installed. A given ID may only be assigned to one CDU
within the system.
In a single-CDU system, select ID “0”.
Dimming
Group ID
Setting: 00 – 99
Select an ID between “01” and “09” to assign the CDU to
the respective dim group.
Selecting ID “00” lets the CDU accept any dim command
received, regardless of group assignment.
Setting: -7 – +7
Select an offset as required to match the brightness of the
CDU to that of other equipment controlled through the same
dim command device.
Offsets below 0 decrease, offsets above 0 increase the
CDU’s overall brightness by the corresponding number of
brightness levels. However, the offset will not alter the
brightness beyond the min. and max levels respectively.
The factory default for the offset is 0.
Maps the ordered brightness setting as read from the serial dim com-
mand to the NAVIKNOT 350 E’s nine discrete brightness levels.
Settings: 00 – 99
When the system has been wired up, all configuration parameters are to
be set to the required values in the Service Setup in order to make the
NAVIKNOT system fully functional. For a description of the Service
Setup, refer to Chapter 6 (System Configuration).
Note As the first step in an initial system configuration, call up the Service
Setup and the system type parameter to “NAVIKNOT 350 E“.
Then, quit the setup menu and cycle the power to make sure that only
those parameter settings and configuration options which apply to a
NAVIKNOT 350 E system are available through the Service Setup.
The operating parameters in the User Setup and Manual Settings menus
should also be set as required for normal operation within the given sys-
tem.
MAIN MENU
Call up the Main Menu.
Service-Setup – Overview
Figure 6-1:
SERVICE SETUP Page 1
Service Setup,
page 1
> NEXT PAGE (2) >
skip to page 2
page 1 (contd.)
Figure 6-4:
SERVICE SETUP Page 2
Service Setup,
page 2
> NEXT PAGE (1) >
skip to page 1
MAXIMUM VALUE
max. threshold value: -99.9 – +99.9 kn
MAXIMUM VALUE ON
Analog Output
Voltage
The absolute limits of the output are -9.999 V min. and 9.999 V max.
Example:
Moving coil speed indicators are to be used which are scaled from -5 kn
at zero deflection to +25 kn at a full-scale deflection of 10 VDC.
The required settings are:
min. voltage = 0.000 V; min. speed = -5 kn;
max. voltage = 9.999 V; max. speed = +25 kn
Maximum Voltage
value: -9.999– 9.999 VDC
Minimum Speed
value: -99.9 – +99.9 kn
Maximum Speed
value: -99.9 – +99.9 kn
Current
current
MAX speed, the output delivers the minimum
current; at speeds equal or above the
maximum speed, the output delivers the
maximum current.
MIN
Speeds in-between the minimum and
maximum speed are linearly mapped to
the corresponding output current.
speed
The absolute limits of the output are 0.00 mA min. and 20.00 mA max.
Example:
The speed range of -25 to +25 kn is to be mapped to a 4 – 20 mA output.
The required settings are:
min. current = 4.00 mA; min. speed = -25 kn;
max. voltage = 20.00 mA; max. speed = +25 kn
Maximum Current
value: 0.00 – 20.00 mA
Minimum Speed
value: -99.9 – +99.9 kn
Maximum Speed
value: -99.9 – +99.9 kn
Pulse Output
Settings: 10 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 10 pulses per nautical mile.
100 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 100 pulses per nautical mile.
200 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 200 pulses per nautical mile.
400 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 400 pulses per nautical mile.
20000 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 20000 pulses per nautical mile.
Settings: 10 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 10 pulses per nautical mile.
100 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 100 pulses per nautical mile.
200 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 200 pulses per nautical mile.
400 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 400 pulses per nautical mile.
20000 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 20000 pulses per nautical mile.
Pulse Output 6
Settings: 10 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 10 pulses per nautical mile.
100 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 100 pulses per nautical mile.
200 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 200 pulses per nautical mile.
400 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 400 pulses per nautical mile.
20000 Pulse/NM
The output delivers 20000 pulses per nautical mile.
MUTE RELAY
When an alarm is acknowledged locally at the
NAVIKNOT 350 E CDU, the output delivers a pulse to mute
the audible alarm indication at a central alarm facility.
Messages
If the NAVIKNOT 350 E cannot provide valid data for an NMEA sentence
field, a null field (empty field) is sent. Status fields for invalid or
unknown data are marked as invalid (“V“). The Talker ID is ”VM” for all
sentences except the proprietary $PPLAK. Other sentences than those
described below must not be activated for the NAVIKNOT 350 E.
Settings: VBW
Longitudinal water speed and status (valid/invalid) are
transmitted using the $--VBW sentence.
VHW
Longitudinal water speed is transmitted using the $--VHW
sentence.
PPLAK
Log status and operating mode information is transmitted
using the proprietary $PPLAK sentence.
Baudrate
9600 Baud
Data is transmitted at 9600 Baud
(non-standard)
38400 Baud
Data is transmitted at 38400 Baud
(high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
Data Logger
Access data logging functions for factory use. Field service must not
alter any setting and should not access this menu unless instructed by
Sperry Marine.
Messages
If the NAVIKNOT 350 E cannot provide valid data for an NMEA sentence
field, a null field (empty field) is sent. Status fields for invalid or
unknown data are marked as invalid (“V“). The Talker ID is ”VM” for all
sentences except the proprietary $PPLAK. Other sentences than those
described below must not be activated for the NAVIKNOT 350 E.
Settings: VBW
Longitudinal water speed and status (valid/invalid) are
transmitted using the $--VBW sentence.
VHW
Longitudinal water speed is transmitted using the $--VHW
sentence.
PPLAK
Log status and operating mode information is transmitted
using the proprietary $PPLAK sentence.
Baudrate
9600 Baud
Data is transmitted at 9600 Baud
(non-standard)
38400 Baud
Data is transmitted at 38400 Baud
(high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
NMEA Input 1
Messages
Settings: VTG
Enables the input to receive external speed data from the
$--VTG sentence. The external data is evaluated if the opera-
tor activates the “EXTERN” speed mode in the Manual Set-
tings menu.
DDC
Dimming commands are read from the $--DDC sentence.
PPLAI
Dimming commands are read from the proprietary $PPLAI
sentence.
Baudrate
9600 Baud
Data is received at 9600 Baud
(non-standard)
38400 Baud
Data is received at 38400 Baud
(high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
NMEA Input 2
Messages
Settings: VTG
Enables the input to receive external speed data from the
$--VTG sentence. The external data is evaluated if the opera-
tor activates the “EXTERN” speed mode in the Manual Set-
tings menu.
DDC
Dimming commands are read from the $--DDC sentence.
PPLAI
Dimming commands are read from the proprietary $PPLAI
sentence.
Baudrate
9600 Baud
Data is received at 9600 Baud
(non-standard)
38400 Baud
Data is received at 38400 Baud
(high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
System Type
For the NAVIKNOT 350 E, the type must be set to 350E; all other options
are to be ignored.
Sensor Sensitivity
Sets the lower and/or upper switching thresholds for the speed limit
relay output.
The speed limit relay output provides a status signal to external equip-
ment, to indicate that the actual speed has exceeded or fallen below a
set threshold. This signal may be e.g. for speed-dependent rudder angle
limiting or similar applications.
Minimum Value
Minimum Value ON
Maximum Value
Maximum Value ON
Calibration
Cal. Table On
Cal. Table
Zero Point
Sets the calibration zero point (correction value at a true speed of 0 kn).
Network Setup
This option is reserved for future applications. Settings are not relevant
and have no effect in the current software release.
Once the NAVIKNOT 350 E system has been installed and the basic con-
figuration carried out, the EM sensor must be calibrated to make sure
that the system’s speed and distance outputs meet the specified accu-
racy.
Figure 7-1:
effect of the
sensor sensitivity 0.8
sensitivity-corrected
speed data (output)
1.0
1.25
Note When checking the effect of the sensitivity setting, bear in mind that the
value does not equal the gain applied but, rather, its reciprocal. Thus, for
example, a sensitivity value of 0.8 multiplies the raw speed by 1.25, while
a value of 1.25 multiplies it by 0.8.
Note To calibrate speeds astern, at least one calibration point with a negative
uncalibrated speed value must be stored. Otherwise, calibration is effec-
tive for speeds ahead only.
The effects of setting calibration points (i.e. adding entries to the calibra-
tion table) at different states of calibration are illustrated below.
Figure 7-2:
effect of calibration
table entries 1 2
calibrated data (output)
CAL. NO 01
6. With ENTER, go down to
UNCAL SPEED +1 2 . 0 the “delete” option,
TRUE SPEED +1 2 . 3 press the Right or Left key
DELETE NO
to select “yes”, then
CALIBRATION TABLE press ENTER to delete the
CAL. NO 01
calibration point.
UNCAL SPEED +1 2 . 0
TRUE SPEED +1 2 . 3
7. Select another calibra-
DELETE YES tion point to delete or
press MENU to quit the
Cal.Table sub-menu.
Note Upon quitting the Cal. Table sub menu, the entries are sorted and renum-
bered according to their uncalibrated speed values. Point 00 always
holds the entry with the smallest uncalibrated speed value.
Before any entries for non-zero speeds are stored in the calibration table
or calibration trial runs are conducted, the zero point calibration should
be carried out.
The “zero point” refers to the calibration table entry which holds the
uncalibrated (“raw“) speed value corresponding to a true water speed of
zero knots. Two methods are available to calibrate the zero point: man-
ual and auto.
Note Both the manual and the automatic zero point calibration require that the
vessel is stationary.
Manual Entry
The manual entry method permits zero point calibration in waters which
are not free of current. However, the longitudinal component of the cur-
rent must be known and it must be small enough to regard the sensor as
operating near zero speed.
Note When the manual entry is stored, the true speed entered is automatically
subtracted from both the uncalibrated and true speed values.
Thus, the entry written to the table will always contain the uncalibrated
value corresponding to a true speed of zero knots.
Automatic Entry
With the automatic entry method, the required zero point setting is
determined automatically. Automatic entry may only be used when the
vessel is stationary in waters free of current, i.e., if the actual water
speed is known to be zero.
The first two or one way trial run should be carried out at maximum sea
speed, to define the upper limit of the calibrated range. Additional trial
runs may be carried out later at lower speeds to improve the accuracy
within the calibrated range.
Figure 7-3:
calibration
by trial runs
➃ approach to run B
➄ start of run B
➅ end of run B
Note During a two way trial run, the vessel’s heading during runs A and B
should ideally be parallel to the direction of the effective drift, as the drift
component perpendicular to the heading cannot be compensated for.
1. Bring the vessel on the required course for the approach to run A.
2. Approach the run with the speed (engine rev.s) at which the calibra-
tion is to be carried out. Keep the heading and speed steady.
3. Go to page 2 of the Service Setup and select the Calibration | Two
Way Trial Run sub-menu.
The run clock is shown, indicating 00:00 s run time and the uncali-
brated water speed as received from the EM sensor.
The display now indicates the run distance (editable), the average
uncalibrated speed for the run, the true speed over ground (calcu-
lated from the run time and distance) and the calculated calibration
value.
6. With the Right/Left arrow keys, alter the distance value until the dis-
tance displayed exactly matches the known distance “l” over ground
as taken from the sea chart or given by the supervisor. Press ENTER to
store the run parameters.
The run clock is shown again, indicating 00:00 s run time and the
uncalibrated water speed as received from the EM sensor.
7. Turn the vessel around and bring it on the required course for the
approach to run B. This is the exact reverse of the course maintained
during run A.
Approach the run with the same speed (engine rev.s) at which run A
was carried out. Keep the heading and speed steady.
The display again indicates the run distance, the average uncali-
brated speed, the true speed over ground and the calculated calibra-
tion value.
10. With the Right/Left arrow keys, alter the distance value until the dis-
tance displayed exactly matches the known distance “l” over ground
as taken from the sea chart or given by the supervisor. Press ENTER to
store the run parameters.
The Two Way Trial Run sub-menu is quit automatically.
As the result of the two way trial run, one new entry will now be found
in the calibration table.
The uncalibrated speed stored at this entry is the average of the two
averaged uncalibrated speeds from run A and run B.
The true speed stored at this entry is the average of the two true speeds
calculated for run A and run B.
Note In a one way trial run, any drift due to wind and/or current will adversely
affect the calibration. Conducting a one way trial run in the presence of
drift, may degrade instead of improve the speed accuracy.
1. Bring the vessel on the required course for the approach to the run.
2. Approach the run with the speed (engine rev.s) at which the calibra-
tion is to be carried out. Keep the heading and speed steady.
3. Go to page 2 of the Service Setup and select the Calibration | One
Way Trial Run sub-menu.
The run clock is shown, indicating 00:00 s run time and the uncali-
brated water speed as received from the EM sensor.
The display now indicates the run distance (editable), the average
uncalibrated speed for the run, the true speed over ground (calcu-
lated from the run time and distance) and the calculated calibration
value.
6. With the Right/Left arrow keys, alter the distance value until the dis-
tance displayed exactly matches the known distance “l” over ground
as taken from the sea chart or given by the supervisor. Press ENTER to
store the run parameters.
The One Way Trial Run sub-menu is quit automatically.
As the result of the trial run, one new entry will now be found in the cal-
ibration table, holding the average uncalibrated speed and the calcu-
lated true speeds for the run.
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
Figure 8-1:
location of parts on the
electronics unit PCB
Exchangeable Components
Table 8-1:
Part Function Stock No.
Exchangeable
components on the Flash- Flashboard (flash-memory card), 020705-0000-000
electronics unit PCB board pre-programmed with system software
IC 2 quad RS-422 output driver IC; 046485-0000-000
drives serial data RS-422 outputs 1 to 3
IC 14 photocoupler/photo relay; 042842-0000-000
pulse output 1 contact closure
IC 15 photocoupler/photo relay; 042842-0000-000
pulse output 2 contact closure
IC 16 quad RS-422 output driver IC; 046485-0000-000
drives serial data RS-422 outputs 4 to 6
IC 17 photocoupler/photo relay; 042842-0000-000
pulse output 3 contact closure
IC 18 photocoupler/photo relay; 042842-0000-000
pulse output 4 contact closure
IC 23 photocoupler/photo relay; 042842-0000-000
pulse output 5 contact closure
IC 24 photocoupler/photo relay; 042842-0000-000
pulse output 6 contact closure
Table 8-2:
Function
Terminal boards and
connectors on the TB 1 24 VDC supply power in/out
electronics unit PCB TB 2 speed sensor interfaces, CDU interfaces
TB 3 serial data and pulse outputs
TB 4 analogue outputs, status in-/outputs, ext. data inputs
J4 RS-232 service interface connector
J5 USB programming connector (for factory use only)
J7 Socket for exchangeable system software flashboard
Diagnostic LEDs
Table 8-3:
LED Colour Indication
Diagnostic LEDs
CR 6 red CPU status indicator, normally off, flashes at boot-up
CR 7 red CPU status indicator, normally off, flashes at boot-up
CR 13 green activity on Tx line, CDUs, TB 2.15/2.16, 2.19/2.20
CR 14 green activity on Rx line, CDUs, TB 2.13/2.14, 2.17/2.18
CR 20 green internal +12 VDC supply power present
CR 21 green internal +5 VDC supply power present
CR 22 red CPU status indicator, normally off, flashes at boot-up
CR 28 green internal +3.3 VDC supply power present (Vcc)
CR 29 green internal +1.2 VDC reference present
CR 30 green pulse relay output active, outp. 2, TB 3.15/3.16
CR 31 green pulse relay output active, outp. 1, TB 3.13/3.14
CR 35 green activity on Tx line, serial data outputs group 1,
TB 3.1/3.2, 3.3/3.4, 3.5/3.6
CR 36 green activity on Tx line, serial data outputs group 2,
TB 3.7/3.8, 3.9/3.10, 3.11/3.12
CR 39 green pulse relay output active, outp. 6, TB 3.23/3.24
CR 40 green pulse relay output active, outp. 4, TB 3.19/3.20
CR 41 green relay output active, log failure alarm, TB 4.19/4.20
CR 42 green relay output active, power failure alarm, TB 4.17/4.18
CR 43 green pulse relay output active, outp. 5, TB 3.21/3.22
CR 44 green pulse relay output active, outp. 3, TB 3.17/3.18
CR 45 green relay output active, watch alarm trigger, TB 4.23/4.24
CR 46 green relay output active, speed limit, TB 4.21/4.22
CR 55 green activity on Rx line, serial dim input, TB 4.28/4.29
CR 57 green status input active, double ended ferry, TB 4.11/4.12
CR 58 green status input active, ext. dim+, TB 4.15/4.16
CR 59 green status input active, ext. dim-, TB 4.13/4.14
CR 60 green status input active, ext. alarm mute, TB 4.9/4.10
The NAVIKNOT 350 E CDU, the electronics unit and the preamplifier are
generally not field-serviceable on the component level. Defective
devices must be sent back to Sperry Marine for repair.
The NAVIKNOT 350 E electronics unit keeps two separate copies of the
system software, one in an onboard flash memory and the other on the
exchangeable software flashboard 20705.
CAUTION It cannot be guaranteed that parameters settings in the User and Setup
menus and the currently active manual settings are left intact during the
software download.
Before exchanging the flashboard, record all settings to be able to re-
enter them manually, if required.
2. Open the electronics unit and locate the old flashboard in its socket
(J7) on the PCB.
The system software may also be uploaded from a PC or laptop via the
RS-232 service interface on the electronics unit PCB.
The driver ICs are standard quadruple RS-422 line drivers (MC3487),
available from Sperry Marine Hamburg under part no. 46485.
The pulse relays are photocoupler photo relays (TLP 598G), available
from Sperry Marine Hamburg under part no. 42842.
Appendix
Note After installation of the NAVIKNOT 350 E, please return a filled-out copy
of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ship’s file.
When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please
return an updated copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine.
B Drawings
The following drawings are appended to this manual:
User Setup
Current
Min. Current (mA) Max. Current (mA):
Min. Speed (kn): Max. Speed (kn):
Pulse Output Pulse Output 1-3 Pulse Output 4-5 Pulse Output 6
10 Pulse/NM 10 Pulse/NM 10 Pulse/NM
100 Pulse/NM 100 Pulse/NM 100 Pulse/NM
200 Pulse/NM 200 Pulse/NM 200 Pulse/NM
400 Pulse/NM 400 Pulse/NM 400 Pulse/NM
20000 Pulse/NM 20000 Pulse/NM 20000 Pulse/NM
Mute Relay
RS-422 Output 1-3 RS-422 Output 4-6
Messages Baudrate Messages Baudrate
VBW 4800 Baud VBW 4800 Baud
VHW 9600 Baud VHW 9600 Baud
VLW 38400 Baud VLW 38400 Baud
VLW extended VLW extended
PPLAK PPLAK
NMEA Input 1 NMEA Input 2
Messages Baudrate Messages Baudrate
VTG 4800 Baud VTG 4800 Baud
DDC 9600 Baud DDC 9600 Baud
PPLAI 38400 Baud PPLAI 38400 Baud
System Type
Calibration
Calibration Table
Cal. No. Uncal. Sp True Spd. Cal. No. Uncal. Sp True Spd. Cal. No. Uncal. Sp True Spd.
0 7 14
1 8 15
2 9 16
3 10 17
4 11 18
5 12 19
6 13 20
Location of runs:
Remarks:
Run #:
elapsed time (s) distance (NM) heading (°) avg. uncal. spd. true water speed
Run A
(or single run)
Run B
(return run)
Run #:
elapsed time (s) distance (NM) heading (°) avg. uncal. spd. true water speed
Run A
(or single run)
Run B
(return run)
Run #:
elapsed time (s) distance (NM) heading (°) avg. uncal. spd. true water speed
Run A
(or single run)
Run B
(return run)