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STOWE MARINE DATALINE-X COMPASS, User Manual

The Stowe Marine Dataline-X Compass is a reliable and accurate navigation tool for marine enthusiasts. Get the most out of your compass by downloading the free User Manual from manualshive.com. This manual contains all the information you need to properly calibrate and use your compass on the water.

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USER GUIDE FOR

DATALINE-X

COMPASS

Stowe Marine Ltd.               www.stowemarine.com          Tel +44(0)1590 610071

 

Dataline-X Compass Manual, Part Number 06267SM, Issue 2, Dec 1995.

Summary of Contents for DATALINE-X COMPASS

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE FOR DATALINE X COMPASS Stowe Marine Ltd www stowemarine com Tel 44 0 1590 610071 Dataline X Compass Manual Part Number 06267SM Issue 2 Dec 1995...

Page 2: ...the contents of the manual before attempting to operate or work on the equipment Simrad Ltd disclaims any responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper installation use or maintenance of the...

Page 3: ...Contents CONTENTS Part 1 Introduction Part 2 Operation Part 3 Installation Part 4 Setting Up Part 5 Fault Finding Part 6 Maintenance Appendix A Received NMEA 0183 Messages...

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Page 7: ...ent This is done using a NMEA 0183 serial digital communication link which is an established industry standard Because of this instruments from other manufacturers may be interfaced to the Dataline X...

Page 8: ...Introduction Part 1 Page 2 Figure 1 1 Dataline X System Diagram...

Page 9: ...Part 1 Introduction Page 3 Figure 1 2 Dataline X COMPASS Instrument...

Page 10: ...acklighting Levels Seven levels plus Off Display Backlighting Colours Three colours Red Green Yellow Display Backlighting Control Two independent lighting banks General Power Requirement 10 to 16V 70...

Page 11: ...to the Databox i e the 12 volt Databox will measure over the range 10V to 16V while the 24 volt Databox will measure over the range 20V to 30V 1 3 Dataline Heading Sensor Specification Power Requireme...

Page 12: ...Introduction Part 1 Page 6...

Page 13: ...ption The display is divided into two sections the pointer and the LCD 2 1 1 The Dialplate The dialplate is printed with a scale which shows degrees and N S E W See Part 4 The pointer always shows Tru...

Page 14: ...g up the instrument it will beep the pointer will move to the top of the display and will show all the LCD segments for one second The display will then show the current heading if it is available 2 3...

Page 15: ...rrow lit The pointer shows the deviation of the vessel from the locked course If the LCD shows XXX then the vessel needs to turn to starboard to steer back onto the correct course The opposite applies...

Page 16: ...ad the lighting should be set from any other display in the system 2 If the COMPASS is in Heading Mode when the push button is pressed then it will return to Heading Mode after setting the lighting it...

Page 17: ...2V power supply will be required to be connected as follows 0V to the BLACK far right terminal 12V to the RED far left terminal To enter the Demonstration Mode press the LOCK button whilst applying po...

Page 18: ...Operation Part 2 Page 12...

Page 19: ...or the instrument must be flat and even to within 0 5mm Before installation note the Serial Number and keep it in a safe place Great care should be taken when deciding on the location for the heading...

Page 20: ...e sure that the lubber line is parallel to the midships line and observe any heading change from the first noted reading Not more than 50 deflection should be observed Repeat the same circle test this...

Page 21: ...utter in a hand held brace or electric drill 4 Drill the four fixing holes using a 2 5 mm 3 32 ins drill Figure 3 2 Mounting Details Not To Scale 1 The instrument should next be wired into the system...

Page 22: ...Section below c If the instrument is being connected directly to a Robertson AP3000 or AP300 Autopilot Junction Box then the connections are as below Red Dataline Red White Dataline Wht Brown Datalin...

Page 23: ...ealing gasket is correctly located 10 Replace the front cover the installation of the instrument is complete 3 3 Installation of the Dataline Heading Sensor 1 Find a suitable vertical mounting surface...

Page 24: ...he sensor with the arrow on its top aligned with the fore aft line of the vessel pointing forwards 3 Mark for the fixing screws in the centre of the three slots and drill the three holes for the fixin...

Page 25: ...Databox as below Databox Terminal Sensor Wire Function Dataline Red Red 12V Power In Dataline Brn White NMEA Calibration Data to Sensor Dataline Blk Black 0V Power In Compass Blue NMEA Heading Data C...

Page 26: ...on process is to route the cables between the various parts of the system and to the power supply When routing the cables choose the most direct paths while avoiding the following hazards Sharp bends...

Page 27: ...Part 3 Installation Page 21 3 Secure the cable ends with enough slack to allow for easy connection 4 Cut any spare wire ends to an appropriate length...

Page 28: ...1 Leaving Calibration Mode 4 1 System Calibration After installation the system may be calibrated to take into account the physical position of and type of transducers installed Additionally such thin...

Page 29: ...ass Deviation Compensation select or deselect Test Mode entry screen select On Off Shop Demo Mode Selection select On Off The options marked with perform no function if the display is not part of the...

Page 30: ...g bank either 1 or 2 by pressing both buttons together 4 Return to the main display by pressing the HEADING button twice to select the Calibration Mode End Screen and then pressing both buttons togeth...

Page 31: ...the required LCD contrast level either 1 or 2 by pressing both buttons together 4 Return to the main display by pressing the HEADING button three times to select the Calibration Mode End Screen and t...

Page 32: ...give false or erratic data However in some instances some of the displays may not be available because the data is not in the correct format For instance True Headings may be required while the headi...

Page 33: ...n mode and then command the heading sensor to perform its Automatic Deviation Correction Calculation When the sensor has started the process the vessel should be slowly steered in a number of circles...

Page 34: ...per revolution is suitable The movement should be smooth with a minimum of roll and acceleration 6 During this process the LCD will change to show HdGr indicating that the calibration process is runn...

Page 35: ...movement should be smooth with a minimum of roll and acceleration The process will be completed when the vessel has swung three times through North 5 If possible check the compass against known compas...

Page 36: ...strument can be set to always power up in demonstration mode by setting Shop Demo Mode On this function is for use by dealers only 1 Press both buttons together and hold for more than 3 seconds until...

Page 37: ...Part 4 Setting Up Page 31 2 Return to the main display by pressing both buttons together...

Page 38: ...ess the HEADING button three times until the LCD shows tESt 3 Press both buttons together to start to set Test Mode On the current value OFF will be shown flashing 4 Select Test Mode On by pressing ei...

Page 39: ...ellow levels L4 L2 L1 This will continue until a button is pressed NMEA Input Test After the lighting test the display will show tSt5 and start to monitor its NMEA input It will show IN and a count of...

Page 40: ...NMEA Output test the display will show tSt7 then test the two buttons prompting with the button number After a successful test of both buttons the display will automatically return to normal mode The...

Page 41: ...of the two fuses inside the Databox when it is viewed with the connectors at the lower edge with the top cover removed In order to remove the top cover to the Databox first remove the four screws in...

Page 42: ...y affected instrument can be controlled from another instrument then this is not the problem Contact your dealer All instruments show question marks on their display after they are used to set the lig...

Page 43: ...tact your dealer No Autopilot Display even though the Heading and Locked Course Displays are working Data not available from the Autopilot Check the Autopilot NMEA output specification against the COM...

Page 44: ...wer supply wiring Other Faults Condition Probable Cause Action The external alarm does not sound The alarm is not turned on or the values are not as desired The external alarm sounder is not connected...

Page 45: ...Part 5 Fault Finding Page 39 Condensation forms inside the instrument Slight internal moisture Turn the lights to Level 7 and leave on until cleared...

Page 46: ...g the Dataplug connectors from the rear of the instrument If the connection needs to be made up then the two wires may be joined using one of the connectors as a terminal block 2 Remove the outer cove...

Page 47: ...nections are secure and that a 12V supply is present at it s power input terminals Should the unit have to be returned to your dealer adequate packing must be used Please ensure that your name telepho...

Page 48: ...Maintenance Part 6 Page 42 The NMEA 0183 messages that are received by the COMPASS display are as below HDM HDT Heading VHW RMA Magnetic Variation RMC...

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