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Instruction manual

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Instruction manual

AR68/AR77 Analog repeaters

This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating
and correctly installing the AR68 and the AR77 Analog
Repeaters.

Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough
understanding of the system components and the
connection to external equipment.

Summary of Contents for AR68

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Simrad AR68 AR77 Analog repeaters N W S W S E N E 7 16 6 SIMRAD 7 16 6...

Page 2: ...pment or injury to personnel The user must be familiar with the contents of the appropriate manuals before attempting to operate or work on the equipment Simrad AS disclaims any responsibility for dam...

Page 3: ...repeaters This manual is intended as a reference guide for operating and correctly installing the AR68 and the AR77 Analog Repeaters Please take time to read this manual to get a thorough understandin...

Page 4: ...v B Product name changed from SR77 to AR77 Rev C Description for AR68 included Rev D Technical description updated Minor revisions to other pages To assist us in making improvements to the product and...

Page 5: ...3 Environment 7 2 4 Operational features 7 AR68 7 AR77 7 3 OPERATION 10 3 1 Dimmer button 10 3 2 Defining input signal 10 4 INSTALLATION 11 4 1 General information 11 4 2 Location of the unit 11 4 3 M...

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Page 7: ...t a variety of digital inputs that are sensed when first switching on the repeater The repeater accepts serial data RS422 The D type connector has pins allocated for power and serial data The serial i...

Page 8: ...15 way D type fitted Compass safe distance 2 m Cable 2 5 m tailed with D Type connector AR77 Dimensions See Figure 2 page 9 Weight nominal 1 9 kg Mounting Panel or bulkhead mounted Finish Black NCS S...

Page 9: ...vironmental protection IP54 Temperature 5 C to 50 C 2 4 Operational features AR68 Performance 0 1 Follow up rate 12 s Dial Resolution Outer dial Marked to 1 Inner dial Marked to 0 1 AR77 Performance 0...

Page 10: ...g repeater 8 20220927 D pfjo a oSU SIMRAD Vishey Sfernice PE30 Series2K2 3 Watt 192 192 209 234 97 186 163 80 50 122 77 Figure 1 AR68 Dimensions PANEL CUT OUT 187x187mm ALLOW 90MM CLEAR FOR D TYPE CON...

Page 11: ...manual 20220927 D 9 Vishey S fernic e PE30 S eries2K2 3 Watt 144 144 160 188 97 138 128 50 122 75 pfjo a oTT Figure 2 AR77 Dimensions PANEL CUT OUT 139x139mm ALLOW 90MM CLEAR FOR D TYPE CONNECTOR AND...

Page 12: ...digital input signals When the cable is connected to the repeater it will automatically sense which digital signal that is present The following priority is used when defining the signal True heading...

Page 13: ...nvironmental protection and temperature range The unit should not be installed in area exposed to heavy vibrations Make allowances for working area around the unit when routing or removing the cable 4...

Page 14: ...amage to the repeater The AR68 AR77 is designed to run on 24VDC and accepts a digital data RS422 signal The incoming cable to the repeater has a 15 pin female D type connector The cable is supplied pr...

Page 15: ...n and electrical connection has been completed successfully 2 Connect the cable to the AR68 AR77 The repeater will automatically sense which digital signal that is present 3 The repeater will align it...

Page 16: ...ealer for assistance Symptom Probable fault Remedy AR68 AR77 does not operate No power or miswired power connection Check incoming power supply The repeater aligns itself to zero and does not respond...