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DOPPLER SPEED LOG

Marine Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment (SDME)

MODEL DS-80

PRINTED IN JAPAN
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Yo u r L o c a l A g e n t/D e a le r

9-52, A shihara-cho,
N ishinom iya, Japan

Te l e p h o n e : 0 7 9 8 -6 5 -2 111
Te l e f a x : 0798-65-4200

A ll rig h ts re s e rv e d .
FIRST EDITIO N : OCT 2000
Printed in Japan

PUB. No. SM E-72470-A

( M AYA ) DS-80
 CONTENTS

FEATURES 1
PRINCIPLE 2
EQUIPMENT LISTS 3
SPECIFICATIONS 5
1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION.. 7
2. FUNCTION OF EACH UNIT... 8
3. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT. 9
4. TRANSMISSION 12
5. RECEIVING CIRCUIT..13
6. PARTS LOCATIONS..15
7. ADJUSTMENT/SETTINGS.. 20
7.1 Transducer Adjustment20
7.2 Setting of Maximum Speed Range..21
7.3 Setting for Analog Display.. 22
8. TROUBLSHOOTING 23
8.1 Diagnostics, Checking ID Program. 23
8.2 Checking the Interconnection. 25
9. DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1). 26

MECHANICAL PARTS LIST D-1

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST E-1
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Interconnection Diagram.. S-1
Display Unit Schematic Diagram. S-2
Transceiver Unit Schematic DiagramS-3
Distribution Box Schematic Diagram S-4/S-5
Circuit Diagram of Transceiver UnitS-6 to S-8
Circuit Diagram of Display UnitS-9/S-10
Circuit Diagram of Distribution BoxS-11 to S-15
Transducer.S-16
FEATURES
The FURUNO DS-80 displays ships speed relative to water, using the Doppler principle; ships
speed is measured by detecting the Doppler shift frequency from the signal returned from the
water-mass.
The output is interfaced with ARPA, AIS, and other ship-borne equipment in IEC 61162-1
format.
The main features of the DS-80 are simple operation. In most cases all that is required to display
ships speed is to turn on the equipment. Pair-beam system effectively reduces error caused by
pitching. The transducer assembly symmetrically emits two sonic beams, one fore and the other
aft. By averaging the Doppler shift in both directions accurate speed data is available under
rough sea conditions.
Speed and distance information on the adjustable-contrast LCD display.
Analog display, digital Indicator and digital distance indicator display optionally available.
Complies with IMO Res. A.824(19) and IEC 61023: 1997.

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PRINCIPLE
The doppler sonar measures ship's speed by using the principle of the Doppler effect, which defines
that a signal emitted from a moving object is heard with its frequency shifted at stationary locations
and the degree of the frequency shift is proportional to the speed of the moving object.
For ease of understanding measurement of ship's fore-aft speed is explained.
The DS-80s two-pair beam system is illustrated in the figure at right.
Ultrasonic waves are emitted at an angle of relative to water line toward ship's fore and aft
directions. If the ship's speed is V, the source of the ultrasonic wave (transducer) approaches or goes
away from the reflecting points on the seabed at a speed of Vcos.
This relative motion causes the Doppler shift and the ultrasonic waves reflected at the seabed are
received at frequencies of fo + fd and fo fd by the transducer. A processor in the DS-80 computes
the difference of fo + fd and
fo fd to extract only the Doppler shift factor fd.
fo + fd (fo fd) = 2fd

Since the fd is theoretically given by

fd = 2Vcos x fo/C (C: Sound velocity in water)

and fo, C and are known, V can be calculated if the fd is given.
fd = 2Vcos fo
C
Note that the sound velocity in water changes with water temperature and water pressure but the
change by water temperature is automatically compensated by using temperature sensor.
V

fo-fd fo fd

V cos

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EQUIPMENT LISTS

Standard supply
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Main Display DS-800 - 1
Distribution Box DS-801-100 - 100 VAC
DS-801-110 - 110 VAC
DS-801-115 - 1 115 VAC
DS-801-200 - 200 VAC
DS-801-220 - 220 VAC
DS-801-230 - 230 VAC
Transceiver Unit DS-810 - 1
Transducer Unit DS-820 - 1
Terminal Box DS-802 - 1
Spare Parts SP65-00700 000-029-046 1 set For 115 V, w/SP65-00701,
SP65-00702, SP65-00601
SP65-00710 000-029-056 1 set For 230 V, w/SP65-00702,
SP65-00702, SP65-00601
Installation CP65-00900 000-029-047 1 set w/CP65-00901, CP65-00902,
Materials CP65-903

Optional equipment

Digital Indicator (000-029-020)

Name Type Code Qty Remarks
No.
Digital Indicator DS-830 - 1

Spare Parts SP65-00601 002-889-730 1 set Fuse

Accessories FP65-00400 000-029-028 1 set FP65-00401, FP65-00402,
FP65-00403
Installation CP65-00800 000-029-027 1 set CP65-00801,
Materials MJ-A7SPF-005-020,
MJ-A6SPF-003-020

Remote Distance Indicator (000-029-022)

Name Type Code Qty Remarks
No.
Remote Distance DS-840 - 1
Indicator
Spare Parts SP65-00601 002-889-730 1 set Fuse
Accessories FP65-00400 000-029-028 1 set FP65-00401, FP65-00402,
FP65-00403
Installation CP65-00800 000-029-027 1 set CP65-00801,
Materials MJ-A7SPF-005-020,
MJ-A6SPF-003-020

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Optional equipment (cont)
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Terminal Box DS-802 000-029-048 1 set w/CP65-00903
Range Switch Box DS-389 000-028-039 1 set w/CP66-01000
MF-22R-1 000-069-391 1 set Flush mount type
MF-22R-2 000-069-392 1 set Bulkhead type
Dimmer MF22L-1- 000-069-401 1 set for 115 V, flush mount
100V
MF22L-1- 000-069-402 1 set for 230 V, flush mount
200V
MF22L-2- 000-069-403 1 set for 115 V, bulkhead
100V
MF22L-2- 000-069-404 1 set for 230 V, bulkhead
200V
Junction Box CI-630 - 1 set w/CP66-00703
Kingston TFB-5000 (1) 000-015-206 1
Seachest DS-850 000-029-050 1 set w/tightening handle
DS-781 000-029-051 1 set Projection type
DS-782 000-029-052 1 set Gate valve, projection type
DS-783 000-029-053 1 set Flush mount, projection type
DS-784 000-029-054 1 set Flush type
DS-786 000-029-055 1 set Gate valve type
DS-773-A 000-028-960 -10 to +20 knots, flush mount
Analog Display DS-761R-S 000-028-975 1 set -10 to +30 knots, flush mount
DS-762R-S 000-028-976 -10 to +30 knots, bulkhead
MF22A-4 000-069-384 -10 to +30 knots, compact type

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SPECIFICATIONS

1. GENERAL

(1) Speed Range Fore-Aft: -10.0 to +40 knots through-the-water

(2) Distance Run 0.00 to 999,999.99 nautical miles through-the-water
(3) Working Depth Water depth greater than 3 m beneath the keel.
(4) Working Frequency 1.0 MHz
(5) Speed Accuracy 1.0% or 0.1 knots whichever is the greater
(6) Distance Accuracy 1.0% or 0.1 nm whichever is the greater

Note: Accuracy is subject to shallow water effects, to the effect of wind, current and
tide, and sensor location. Any ultrasonic equipment having the same frequency may
interfere with speed measurement. The Doppler Log transducer should be installed apart
from the transducers of such kind of equipment.

2. DISPLAY UNIT

(1) Display Character size 15 or 21 mm H on monochrome LCD

(2) Indication
Ship's speed Fore: **.* knots (+40.0 max)
Aft: **.* knots (-10.0min)
Distance run ******.** nm (999999.99 max)
(3) Other Function Diagnostic check

3. DIGITAL INTERFACE

(1) Serial Signal

Output: 2 port; VBW, VLW in IEC 61162-1 (NMEA 0183 Verl.5/2.0)
Input: 1 port; 1EC61162 (NMEAOI83Ver1.5/2.0)
(2) Analog Signal Speed signal for Analog display, 3 port
-3.3 mA to 10 mA/-l0 to +30 kt, -3.3 to 10V/-10 to 30kt
Analog current output: 1 port, analog voltage output: I port
(3) Distance run output Contact closure each 0.005 nm, forward speed, 30 VDC: 0.2 A
Pulse wideth: **ms Leading edge: **ms
(4) System Check signal 1 port, 30 VDC: 0.2 A, default: closed

4. POWER SUPPLY

(1) System Source 100/115/120/200/220/230 VAC (+/-10%), 1 phase, 50-60 Hz

(2) Rated Current 115 V: 1.5 A max, 230 V: 0.7 A max.

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5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION (lEC 60945)

(1) Ambient Temperature

Analog display 0 0C to +50 0C
Others -15 0C to +550C
(2) Relative Humidity 95% at 400C
(3) Vibration +/-1 mm +/-10%, 2(5) to 13.2 Hz,
Maximum acceleration 7 m/s2, 13.2 to 100 Hz
(4) Category of Equipment
Display Unit! Distance indicator / Transceiver Unit: For protected area, IPX5
Transducer: For submerged area, IPX8, 600 kPa
Distributor / Terminal box: For protected area, IPX2

6. COATING COLOR
(1) Display Unit Cover: Munsell 2.5GY5/1 .5 (light gray)
Panel : N3.0 (gray)
(2) Distributor Munsell 2.5GY5/1 .5 (light gray)
(3) Transceiver Unit Munsell 2.5GY5/1 .5 (light gray)
(4) Terminal Box Munsell 2.5GY5/1 .5 (light gray)
(5) Analog Display Munsell 2.5GY5/1 .5 (light gray)

7. COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE

(1) Display Unit, Digital Indicator and Digital Distance Indicator
Standard: 0.60 m, Steering: 2.10 m
(2) Transceiver Unit Standard: 2.50 m, Steering: 1.40 m
(3) Terminal Box, Distributor and Terminal Box
Standard: 0.65 m, Steering: 0.45 m
VALUES TENTATIVE

SAFETY PRECAUTION
* There is no unit giving rise to a dose rate > 0.5 mrem/h at 50 mm.
* There is no harmful radiation from the screen.
* All units of this equipment comply with EMC requirements in lEC 60945.

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1. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

DISPLAY UNIT
DS-800

TERMINAL BOX
DS-802
DIMMER MF-22L-1/MF-22L-2

IEC 61162-1 Input

Power ON SW Signal
DISTRIBUTION BOX Distance Run Signal
DS-801 IEC 61162-1 Output

DIMMER MF22L-1/MF22-2

JUNCTION BOX DIGITAL DISPLAY DS-830

DS-802 REMOTE DISTANCE INDICATOR DS-840

JUNCTION BOX
CI-630 DIMMER MF-22L-1/MF-22-2 115/230 VAC

RANGE SWITCH BOX ANALOG DISPLAY UNIT DS-762/DS-763

DS-389 /MF-22A-4/MF-22A-9, and others
TRANSCEIVER
UNIT DS-810
SHIP'S MAINS
115/230 VAC

: STANDARD SUPPLY
TRANSDUCER : OPTIONAL SUPPLY
DS-820 : LOCAL SUPPLY

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2. FUNCTION OF EACH UNIT

DISPLAY UNIT (DS-800)

ICP board (65P6000)

Displays the ship's speed and the distance run.

DISTRIBUTION BOX (DS-801)

JPW board (65P6010)

Distributes the ship's speed data with NMEA format

Outputs a analog ship's speed data for display unit.
Outputs a Log Pulse
Supplies the power for the optional display unit.
Supplies the powers for the transceiver unit

TRANSCEIVER UNIT (DS-810)

KCP board (65P6020)

Transmits and receives the signal
Calculates the ship's speed by processing the received signal

TRANSDUCER UNIT (DS-820)

LTD board (65P6050)

Matching board

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3. POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
The DS-80 is shipped from the factory ready for connection to the ordered AC power supply
specified when ordering. To connect to a different AC power supply, change the jumper wiring on
the terminal TB5 in the Distribution Box and change the FUSE, as shown in Figure 3.1.

Note: From 100 VAC to 200 VAC changing is not available.

Fuse Terminal Board
100VAC
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

110VAC
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

120VAC
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

200VAC
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

220VAC
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

230VAC
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Jumper wire

Distribution box, cover removed AC power supply and jumper wires on the
terminal board in the distribution box

AC power supply and fuse Note: Earlier production sets

100/110/120VAC 3A(250V) have 1A fuse. It is replaced
200/220/230VAC 3A(250V) with 3A fuse if it is blown off.

Figure 3.1. Changing the jumper wiring

Power supply circuit in the Display unit and Distribution Box

See the schematic diagram in Figure 3.2.
Ship's Main is supplied to the step-down transformer T1 through the power switch S1, fuse F1 and
AC filter FL1 in the Distribution Box. Since the power switch S1 keeps on, the 24VDC is always
generated from the rectifier circuit composed by CR1/CR2/CR3/CR4, and supplied to the display
unit as power supply. When the power key on the display unit is pressed, the output of Q3 (24VDC)
activates the photo coupler U2, the relay K1 and K2 on the JPW board in the Distribution Box.
Once the relay K1 and K2 become on, the 100VAC/0.1A is supplied to the DC regulator circuit on
the JPW board and 100VAC/0.85A is supplied to the Transceiver Unit (DS810).

Inspection of the JPW board (65P6010)

Measuring Points Measured by Rating
+5VDC TP18 Digital Multimeter 4.75 to 5.25VDC
+15VDC TP19 and TP20(GND) Ditto 14.25 to 15.75VDC
-15VDC TP21 and TP20(GND) Ditto -14.25 to -15.75VDC

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 Display Unit

ICP 65P6000

JPW 65P6010

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Distribution Box

Figure 3.2 Power circuit in the Display Unit and Distribution Box.
Inspection of the ICP board (65P6000)
Measuring Points Measured by Rate
3VDC TP19 Digital Multimeter 3.14 to 3.46VDC
5VDC TP20 Ditto 4.75 to 5.25VDC
24VDC TP3 and TP1 Ditto 16 to 32VDC

Power circuit in the Transceiver Unit

See the schematic diagram in Figure 3.3.
The 100VAC is supplied from the Distribution Box, and applied to 12VDC, 5VDC and +B voltage
regulator circuits on the KCP board.

KCP 65P6020

Figure 3.3 Power circuit in the Transceiver Unit

Inspection of the KCP board (65P6020)

Measuring Points Measured by Rating
+B FUSE F1 Digital Multimeter 130 to 150VDC
+12V TP23 Digital Multimeter 11.4 to 12.6VDC
+5V TP24 Digital Multimeter 4.75 to 5.25VDC
+5VA TP25 Digital Multimeter 4.75 to 5.25VDC

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4. TRANSMISSION
See the schematic diagram in Figure 4.1.
The transmission pulse having a 1MHz carrier frequency is outputted from the CPU on the KCP
board, it's pulse-length and repetition rate are 1ms and 150ms.
The transmission pulse is sequentially applied to the buffer "Q3", driver circuit "Q6/Q5", and Power
MOS FET amplifier Q2/Q7, then simultaneously outputs to the forward and after transducers
through the transformer T5. The transmission output level must be 117 to 143Vpp as shown in
Figure 4.2

Figure 4.1 Transmission circuit

Measuring point
Forward output
TB1: #4 and #5
After output
TB1: #7 and #8

Figure 4.2 Waveform of the Transmission output at TB1.

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 5. RECEIVING CIRCUIT
See the schematic diagram in the Figure 5.2.
The received signals from the For./Aft. transducer are individually amplified by the each amplifier
circuit "U201/U202 and U204/U205" on the KCP board, and then mixed with the carrier signal by
the mixer "Q201/Q202" so as to convert the received frequency into 125kHz +/- fd (IF signal).
The IF signals are further amplified by the logarithmic amplifier "U13 and U15", and converted into
a square-waves by the comparator U14 and U16. The outputs of the U14 and the U16 are then sent
to the CPU circuit where the doppler shifts are measured and calculate the ship's speed.

Inspection

Check the waveforms at the test points TP5 and TP10.

The waveform at each test point is as follows;

Transmission signal

Echo

Noise level

Signal level

Figure 5.1 Waveform at the Test Point TP5 and TP10

Note: The noise level should be lower than the "1.0 V" and higher than "0.5 V".

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 Amplifier Amplifier Filter Mixer Filter Amplifier Log. Amplifier Comparator

Forward
Transducer

Amplifier Amplifier Filter Mixer Filter Amplifier Log. Amplifier Comparator

After
Transducer

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TP5/TP10

Local Oscillator

Figure 5.2 Receiving Circuit

6. PARTS LOCATIONS

Figure 6.1 Display unit , front view

Figure 6.2 Display Unit, rear view

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 FG(GND)

ICP board
J2 (65P6000)
J1

Figure 6.3 Display Unit, ICP board (65P600)

Transformer
T1

AC. Plug
KCP board
(65P6020)

Power Switch
S1

TB2

Terminal
TB1

Figure 6.4 Transceiver Unit (DS-810)

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 Terminal TB5

Transformer
T1 JPW board
(65P6010)

24V Regulator
U1
Relay K1

Fuse F1

AC Filter
(inside) Power Switch Terminal TB1 TB2 TB3
S1 TB4

Figure 6.5 Distribution Box (DS-801)

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 TP25: +5V

TP24: +5V(D) TP22: DGND

CR22 TP16: +B

J3

CR21
FUSE: F1
TP21
S1 TP15
S2 TP14
TP3 J5
TP1
TP4 TP7:SIG2
TP2
J1 TP17:DGND
TP9:DGND TP16:VLOG2
TP26:AGND TP6:SIG1
J2 TP5:VLOG1

CR18
CR17
CR16 TP20:AGND
CR15
TP19

TP18
J4

J6

TP23: +12V TB1

Figure 6.6 KCP board (65P6020)

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 TP4 U17 S2
CR9 R145
TP15 TP18 R100 CR16
CR10

S3

JP8
JP6
TP21
CR15
TP20 CR14
TP19 TP22
TP23 S4
R22 TP14 ANAV
R36
R29 CR21
TP13 ANAC
R40
S1 TP16
TP7 TP12
R96 TP17
R88

Figure 6.7 JPW board (65P6010)

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7. ADJUSTMENT/SETTINGS
7.1 Transducer Adjustment

Transducer mounted error, which causes incorrect speed value, can be compensated the main
display through the menu (Range: -45 to +45).
1. Press the [MENU] key to display the main menu.

MENU

DISTANCE RUN DISPLAY

CONTRAST
DEMO
SYSTEM MENU
SYSTEM MENU 2

Figure 7.1.1 Main menu

2. Select SYSTEM MENU and press the [ENT] key to display the system menu.
SYSTEM MENU

SHIP SPD AVG 15 SEC

SPEED OFFSET - 0.0%
TRACK DEPTH 2.0m
XDR OFFSET -00
SPD DATA SELECT DOPPLER

Figure 7.1.2 System menu

3. Select XDR OFFSET and press the [ENT] key.
4. Press !or" to select the digit or sign (+ or -) you want to change; press # or $ to select the
digit and +/-. For example, when there is +5 error enter +05.
5. Press the [ENT] key.
6. Press the [MENU] key twice to close the menu.

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7.2 Setting of the Maximum Speed Range
Change the maximum range of the connected analog display by setting of DIP switch S2 in the
distribution box.

Maximum speed 20 kt 30 kt 40 kt
S2 #1: ON All: OFF #2: ON
Others: OFF Others: OFF

S2
JPW Board (Default setting: all OFF)

Distribution box DS-801,

inside view

Figure 7.2 Distribution Box, inside view

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7.3 Setting for Analog Display
When the analog indicator is connected, synchronize the speed displays of DS-80 main display unit
and analog display as follows.

7.3.1 Connected to TB2 ANA1 (analog 1)

1. Set at 0 knot on the DEMO display, and then adjust R29 in the distribution box so as that the analog
display shows 0 knot.
2. Set at 30 knots on the DEMO display, and then adjust R40 in the distribution box so as that the analog
display shows 30 knots.

7.3.2 Connected to TB2 ANA2 (analog 2)

1. Set at 0 knot on the DEMO display, and then adjust R27 in the distribution box so as that the analog
display shows 0 knot.
2. Set at 30 knots on the DEMO display, and then adjust R36 in the distribution box so as that the analog
display shows 30 knots.

7.3.3 Connected to TB2 ANAV (analog voltage signal)

1. Set at 0 knot on the DEMO display, and then adjust R100 in the distribution box so as that the analog
display shows 0 knot.
2. Set at 30 knots on the DEMO display, and then adjust R145 in the distribution box so as that the analog
display shows 30 knots.

7.3.4 Connected to TB2 ANAC (analog current signal)

1. Set at -10 knots on the DEMO display, and then adjust R87 in the distribution box so as that the current
is 4 mA.
2. Set at +30 knots on the DEMO display, and then adjust R96 in the distribution box so as that the current
is 20 mA.

Set to OFF.

R36
R100
R27 R145
R29 R40 R96
R87

ON

OFF

Power switch: Upper

Distribution box DS-801

Figure 7.3 Distribution Box

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8. TROUBLSHOOTING

8.1 Diagnostics, Checking ID Program

The diagnostic facility checks the ROM, RAM, SIO and displays program ID.
1. Press the [MENU] key to open the menu.
2. Select SYSTEM MENU2 and press the [ENT] key.
SYSTEM MENU2
TEST
DIMMER INTERNAL
/LANG. ENGLISH

3. Press the [ENT] key. The following display appears.

TEST START ?
(STOP: PWR OFF)

ARE YOU SURE ?

YES NO

4. Press the [ENT] key to start the test. In a few moments your display should look something like
the one shown below.

The ROM, RAM and SIO (if special connector is connected) are checked for proper operation and
the results shown as OK or NG (No Good). For NG, contact your dealer for advice.
PUSH KEY is highlighted, prompting you to check the controls. Operate any control (except the
[POWER] switch) within five seconds of seeing PUSH KEY highlighted. The name of the activated
control appears on screen if it is operating normally. Note that if no control is operated within five
seconds the equipment automatically begins checking the LCD.
Name of control operated appears here.

SELF TEST
ROM : OK
RAM : OK
SIO* : OK

PUSH KEY
(STOP: PWR OFF)
No. of times test CNT: 006 65-5-0100-0XX
consecutively
executed. XX = Program ver. no.

* Requires special connector

to test. This location is
blank when the connector
is not connected.

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5. The equipment automatically checks the LCD, displaying the following in order.
<LCD CHECK>

ALL ON 2 SEC.
ALL OFF 3 SEC.

6. The test repeats itself. To escape from the test, turn the power off and on again.

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8.2 Checking the Interconnection
The equipment do the following to confirm if the doppler speed signal is being output correctly.
1. Press the [MENU] key to display the main menu.
2. Select DEMO, and press the [ENT] key to display the demo menu.

DEMO

SPEED
+10.0 kt

DATA OUTPUT OFF

DEMO MODE menu

3. Select SPEED.
4. Press the [ENT] key.
5. Use the cursor pad to enter the speed value desired.
!": Change value, +/-
#$: Change digit
6. Press the [ENT] key.
7. Select DATA OUTPUT and press the [ENT] key.
8. Press ! to select ON and press the [ENT] key.
9. Press the [DISP] key.
10. Confirm the value displayed is the same as it entered at step 5.
Confirm the same as speed is shown on external equipment (radar, GPS, etc.).
11. Select OFF at DATA OUTPUT, and press the [ENTER] key.

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9. DIGITAL INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1)

1. I/O Sentences
Input
GGA, VTG

Output
VBW, VLW

2. Sentence Description
GGA - Global positioning system (GPS) fix data
Time, position and fix related data for a GPS receiver.
Differential reference station ID, 0000-1023*
Age of differential GPS data*
Units of geoidal separation, m*
Geoidal separation *
Units of antenna altitude, m*
Antenna altitude above/below
mean sea level (geoid)*
Horizontal dilution of precision*
$--GGA, hhmmss.ss. 1111.11, a, yyyyy.yy, a, x, xx, x.x, x.x, M, x.x, M, x.x, xxxx*hh<CR><LF>

Number of satellites in use, 11-12, may be

different from the number in view*
GPS quality indicator (note 1)
Longitude - E/W*
Latitude - N/S*
UTC of position*
NOTES

1 GPS quality indicator: 0 = fix not available or invalid

1 = GPS SPS mode, fix valid

2 = differential GPS, SPS mode, fix valid

3 = GPS PPS mode GPS fix valid

* Not used.

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VTG - Course over ground and ground speed
The actual course and speed relative to the ground.
$--VTG, x.x, T, x.x, M, x.x, N, x.x, K*hh<CR><LF>

Speed, km/h*
Speed, knots
Course degrees magnetic*
Course degrees true*

*: Not used.

VBW - Dual ground/water speed

Water-referenced and ground-referenced speed data.

$--VBW, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, x.x, A, x.x, A, x.x, A *hh<CR><LF> * No use

Status, stern ground speed*

Stern transverse ground speed*

Status, stern water speed*
Stern transverse water speed*
Status, ground speed*
Transverse ground speed*
Longitudinal ground speed*
Status, water speed*
Transverse water speed*
Longitudinal water speed1 , knots
NOTES

1. Longitudinal speed: - astern.

* Not used.

VLW - Distance travelled through the water

The distance travelled, relative to the water.
S--VLW, x.x, N, x.x, N hh<CR><LF>

Distance since reset, nautical miles

Total cumulative distance, nautical miles

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