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INSTALLATION MANUAL Robertson RGC12 Gy ro Compass 20220737.
NOTE! Simrad Robertson AS makes every effort t o ensure that th e information contained within th is document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so w e cannot assume l i abi l i ty for any errors which may occur.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 1 Installation M anual RGC12 Gyro Compass This docume nt desc rib es the insta llati on of the S imrad Robertson RGC12 Gyro Com pass and optio nal equipment.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 2 Document revisions Rev Date Written b y Checked b y Approved b y A 04.01.2000 NG VP ThH B 04. 10. 2000 N G TR C D Document histor y Rev. A This is the first issue Rev. B Section 5 Optional E quipment included. RGC12 Exter nal Wiring Diagram included.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 3 Contents 1 INTROD UCTIO N ........................................................................................................... 5 2 SPECI FICATI ONS ...............................................................
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 4 Introd uction .......................................................................................................... 28 Specific ations ......................................................................
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 5 1 INTRODUCTION This documen t describes the installation of the Robertson RGC12 Gyro Comp ass. The compass con sists of the Master Compass wi th Sensitive Element and Control Box.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 6 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 RGC12 Master Co mpass Physical Dimensions Height:......................................................................... 432 mm (17,0”) Width: ..........................................
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 7 68-2-2 ref. EN 60945 68-2-6 ref. EN 60945 68-2-27 Not tested. 68-2-30 ref. EN 60945 68-2-32 Not applicable ref. EN 60945 68-2-52 ref.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 8 Speed error correction: .............. Automatic (200 pulse/mile is input) (GPS input ) or manual 0 ~ 50 Knots settable Only the repeater compasses are corrected Speed i nput s igna l: .........................
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 9 Tra nsmissi on rate : ........................................... 50 msec (20x /sec ond) Output format: STXKxxx. x, Lxx. x , R –xxx. x ETX True rate Turning di rection : CW (space) CCW (–) Spee d L=Log P=GPS M=Man ual True headi ng $PTKM, HEALM, XYYY, Z*hh <or><LF> (every 2 sec.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 10 Input form at: $GPGLL, xxxx.xx, Nxxxxx.xx, E*hh<CR>< LF> Latitude Longitude $GPVTG, xxx, T, xxx, M, xx.x,N,* hh< CR><LF> Heading (C OG), Speed (SOG) Special specifications (option) Repeate r backup si gnal 24 VDC 1/6° step 3 circuits max.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 11 2.3 Cables No cables are included with the RGC12 delivery. See Figure 4-5 for cable connections. Note ! Check with su ppli ed cable drawings. Cable no. Minimu m co nduct or requirement - mm 2 Type of cable or eq uivalent Maximum cable length Remarks 12 x 1 .
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 12 3 INST A LLA TION 3.1 General informati on The RGC12 Gyro Compass, part no. 44166585, is sh ipped in a cardbo ard co ntainer that includes the f ollowi ng par.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 13 3.3 Logistics Safety: Refer to general safety procedures Person al q ualificati ons : Train ed mechanical workers Minimu m num ber of p ersonn el: 1 Ship location: No recom mendation s Specia l tools requir ed: Terminal connector tool supp lied with equip ment 3.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 14 5. The safe distance for magnetic compass is clearly shown on each unit. Install un its in accordan ce with these safe distances.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 15 3.6 100/110V AC Mains The Gyrocompass is pre-wired for connection to 220V AC Mains. If the Gyrocompass is connected to 100/110V AC Mains the following jumpers must be connected in the Control Box. Refer to Figure 3-1.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 16 3.7 Spare parts The Spare Part an d Tool B ox contains the following: Item no. Name o f part Quantit y For Master Compass 1 Fuse 250V, 15A (32x6mm ) 2 For Con.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 17 4 INST A LLATION DR AWINGS 3 5 8 m m 360 mm 4 3 2 m m 328 mm Aft datum line Top view Right side Front view Figure 4-1 Master Compass Dimensions.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 18 Figure 4-2 Master Compass Installati on outline.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 19 334 mm 5 7 0 m m 182 mm Figur e 4- 3 Cont rol Box Di mens ions.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 20 Figure 4-4 Co ntrol Box I nstalla tion outl ine.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 21 Figure 4-5 RGC 12 Inter Unit Wirin g Diagram (N3-082190).
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 22 Figure 4-6 RG C 12 External Wirin g Diagram (N3-082093C).
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 23 5 OPTIONA L EQUIPMENT 5.1 DR75 Digital Repeater (NME A) Introduction DR75 is a four digit, digital heading repeater. It is powered from 24 VDC, which is deri ved from the shi ps supply. Power consumption is low ty pically 10 watts.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 24 Operational Feature s Dynamic p erformance: The Display has a resolution of one tenth of a degree and will retain alignment for rates in excess of 12 degrees per secon d. Environmental specific ations Splash proof to: .
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 25 Electrical Install ation Caution ! Application of any voltage supplies othe r than those stipulated in the p ro d uct specific at ion may cause d amage to the rep e ater. DR75 are connected to the ships cabling by a supp lied pre- wired D-type connector and a 2.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 20220737B 26 Figure 5-2 DR 75 Digital Repeate r - Dime nsions (Drw. N4-710311B) Controls The DR75 has three button controls. The first two are used to Dim the horizontal LED bar graph d isplay and con trol the back lighting to the LCD display.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 27 Indicator s The DR75 has two indicators. One is a four digit liquid crystal display which display s input headi ng received from the trans mitting device e .
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 28 20220844B 5.2 RSR68 Steering Repeater (Step) Introduction The RSR steering repeater satisfy a number of applications where accurate rep etition of ships heading is displayed for pilotag e or na viga tion purpos e. The display consists of an electro-mechanically driven compass card graduated in degrees.
Installatio n Manual 20220844B 29 Dynamic limits: Alignment is retained with heading change rates of up to 12 degrees per second. Performance accuracy: Indicates the tran smitted heading in 1 degree scale graduations in step s of 1/6 degree resolution.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 30 20220844B • For c ommon negat ive steps co nnect polarit y to –Vdc. For common positive steps connect polarity to +Vdc . RED: +24, 35, 50 or 70VDC BLACK: –VDC GREEN : L1 BLUE: L 2 WHITE: L3 VIOLET: Polarity GRN/YELL: Ch assis Figure 5-3 RSR6 8 Steer ing Repea ter - Dime nsions (Drw.
Installatio n Manual 20220844B 31 5.3 RSR77 Steering Repeater (Step) Introduction The RSR steering repeater satisfy a number of applications where accurate rep etition of ships heading is displayed for pilotag e or na viga tion purpos e. The display consists of an electro-mechanically driven compass card graduated in degrees.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 32 20220844B Dynamic limits: Alignment is retained with heading change rates of up to 12 degrees per second. Performance accuracy: Indicates the tran smitted heading in 1 degree scale graduations in step s of 1/6 degree resolution.
Installatio n Manual 20220844B 33 WHITE: L3 VIOLET: Polarity GRN/YELL: Ch assis Figure 5-4 RSR7 7 Steer ing Repeat er - Dime nsions (Drw. N4-710292).
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 34 20220844B 5.4 RP-41-1 Bearing R epeater Specifications Weight: ........................................................................................ 4.5 kg Input vo ltage: ............................................
Installatio n Manual 20220844B 35 MB Repeater Hol der Figure 5-6 MB Rep eater Holder – Di mensio ns (Drw. N4-710304) Weght: 3.1 kg.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 36 20220844B BH Repeater Stand Figure 5-7 BH Rep eater Sta nd - Dimens ions (Drw. N4-710292).
Installatio n Manual 20220844B 37 Bearing Repeater Connection Figure 5-8 Be aring Repe ate r Connecti on Diagram (Drw. N4-710305A).
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 38 20220844B 5.5 Change Over Unit Specifications 1. Main power supply: ................................................ 100/220VAC 1 Φ 5 0/60 Hz, 16.5VA 2. Emergency power supply: .........................................
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 39 Figure 5-9 C hang e Over Unit (Bulkhea d Typ e) Outl ine.
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 40 20220737B Figure 5-10 C hange O ver U nit (Flus h type) Outline.
Installatio n Manual 20220737B 41 Figure 5-1 1 Cha nge O ver U nit - W iring Diagr am (N3-082462A).
Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 42 20220737B.
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