Section 1 – Introduction
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Section 1 – Introduction
1.1 Scope of this Manual
This user manual defines the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the Type 8084-6510
Lodestar AHRS / SPRINT INS hardware. Where applicable, the manual will refer the reader to
related publications covering operation as an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) or
SPRINT Inertial Navigation System (SPRINT).
1.2 Purpose of this Manual
This user manual contains information for anyone involved in Lodestar and INS system operations.
This manual includes technical information to configure, operate and maintain Lodestar AHRS and
specific information concerning Lodestar inertial systems supplied by Sonardyne.
To make sure the safety of the installer and operator is maintained it is important that all warnings
and cautions in
Section 2 –Safety
of this manual and in any additional manuals are read and fully
understood.
1.3 U.S. Department of Commerce License
This product contains U.S. Department of Commerce controlled items. As such the Lodestar 500, or
Lodestar portion of the product, must not be removed from the housing, be disassembled or
repaired, outside of the terms and conditions detailed in the U.S. Department of Commerce Re-
Export Licence under which the product was sold. If any servicing or repair of the Seanet Lodestar,
or Lodestar portion of the product is required, consult your nearest Sonardyne office for advice.
1.4 Related Publications
To make sure the equipment is operated safely, a
Sonardyne Safety Manual
is supplied with this
user manual. It is important that the
Sonardyne Safety Manual
is read and fully understood before
proceeding with any activity on the equipment.
Table 1-1 Related Publications
Publication
Title
Sonardyne Safety Manual
Operational and Safety Precautions
UM-8253
User Manual for SPRINT
UM-8084-107
Lodestar AHRS Operation Manual
UM-8084-109
Lodestar AHRS Messages
