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Technical documentation

- NLS 3000 -

NAVIGATION LIGHT CONTROL

For use on seagoing vessels

Change status
Version Date Author Checked Remark

0.1 07.08.2008 STO HN 1. Edition

0.2 29.09.2010 STO TK Changes to BK01-E to
BK08...48-E

0.3 08.04.2016 TK TK Some small errors corrected

0.4 12.01.2017 TK TK „Special function“ handmade (p. 21)

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Table of contents

1. Application and design 3

2. Modules 4

3.0 Description of the modules

3.1 Main module MM01-E 5-6

3.2 LM08-E 8-channel lantern module 7-9

3.3 LM02-E 2-channel lantern module 10-11

3.4 BK08...48-E conventional control panel 12-14

3.5 Graphic control panel 15-17

3.6 VM01-E VDR module 18

3.7 SM01-E interface module 19

3.8 DT01-E data module 20

4.0 Operation of NLS 3000 via conventional BK08...48-E 21-22

5.0 Operation of NLS 3000 via graphic BG01-E 23-24

6.0 Mechanical specification

6.1 BK01-E conventional control panel 25

6.2 BG01-E graphic control panel 25

6.3 Control cabinet for up to 16 light circuits 26

6.4 Control cabinet for 17-48 light circuits 26

7.0 Installation instruction

7.1 Cable requirements 27

8.0 Drawings 28 and following

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1. Application and design

The NLS 3000 navigation light control panel serves for switching and monitoring up to 48 lights
onboard ships. These can be switched on or off individually. Two power supplies can provide the
power for the lights (main and backup). Selection between these two supplies can take place either
manually or automatically in the event of failure of the power supply currently in use.

The NLS 3000 navigation light control panel is in a modular design. The light modules (light switching
and monitoring) are installed in a control cabinet together with the main module (power and master
module monitoring). The control panels (conventional with buttons and LEDs or graphic with
touchscreen) can be arranged projecting.

The individual modules are interconnected via a bus cable that supplies the modules with operating
voltage.

The system is organised according to the master-slave principle. This means that a master module
collects the information from the slave modules, evaluates and manages the information and initiates
actions at the slave modules.

For this purpose, the master (main module) must know which lights must be evaluated with which
values and what actions need to be initiated in the event of failure. The system topology must also be
known. This is achieved by the configuration of the main module and is permanently stored in the
internal EEPROM. This configuration is simply written into the main module by text file transfer
(terminal or SD card via data module). The text file containing configuration data and menu texts is
arranged so that it can effectively be generated from Microsoft Excel tables.

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2. Modules

2.1 NLS 3000 MM01-E Main module

• Supply 230V/115V AC or 24V DC

• Main and backup power switching

• Power for modules and distribution for bus system

• 2 relay outputs for signalling

• 2 optocoupler inputs for signalling

• Optional control panel with LCD display

• Data module interface (same for FMS 3000 / DT01-E)

2.2 NLS 3000 LM08-E 8-channel lantern module

• 8 monitored, switched and protected light/lantern circuits

• Main and backup power switching

2.3 NLS 3000 LM02-E 2-channel lantern module

• 2 monitored, switched and protected light/lantern circuits

• Main and backup power switching

2.4 NLS 3000 BK**-E Conventional control panel (mimic)

• Ship mimic with 7 LEDs for main lights/lanterns

• Display and switching option for up to 48 individual lights/lanterns

• 4x buttons for special light/lantern functions

• Backlit button labelling field (dimmable)

2.5 NLS 3000 BG01-E Graphic control panel (with touchscreen)

• Graphic control panel with touchscreen (control options as on conventional control panel)

• Jpg background images for light/lantern positions

2.6 NLS 3000 VM01-E VDR module

(identical with FMS 3000)

• Connection to VDR

2.7 NLS 3000 SM01-E Slave module

(identical with FMS 3000)

• Connect to ship automation system

2.8 NLS 3000 DT01-E Data module

(identical with FMS 3000)

• Module for data management and editing on SD card

• Only for connection to specific interface

• Identically used in FMS 3000

• Use for service purposes or configuration updates

2.9 FMS 3000 RS232 terminal adapter

• Interface for connection of the data module interface 8 (on NLS 3000 / MM01-E) with PC (RS232)

• Use for service purposes only (see and respect the separate service manual for this!)

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3. Description of the modules

3.1 NLS 3000 MM01-E

Main module

3.1.1 General

The main module is the communication master within the NLS 3000 communication system. In
addition to the power for the connected modules, the main module includes a power monitoring
circuit. The main module also has a connection for an optional data module DT01-E.
The main module has 10 WEIDMÜLLER connectors for modules supplying a total power of about 4A.

For conversion of the 230VAC and 115VAC power supplies to the 24V/DC internal system supply
voltage, an option for the connection of two external power supplies is provided.

3.1.2 Overview of control and indicating elements

NLS 3000 MM01-E main module

Not yet available

Width 168 mm
Height 108 mm
Depth 50 mm + connector around 80mm
Mounting method Top-hat rail DIN EN 50022
Weight 0.5 kg

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3.1.2 Optional display

For easy system analysis and display of nominal and actual values, a display board can be added.
The display is controlled by a microcontroller via an 8-bit databus and RS, RW and E (clock). The
buttons on the display board are read-in directly via microcontroller ports.
The display board also has a battery-backed real-time clock. This is connected to the microcontroller
via an I2C bus.

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3.2 NLS 3000 LM08-E

8-chanel lantern module

Width 275 mm
Height 100 mm
Depth 50 mm + connector about 80mm
Mounting method Top-hat rail DIN EN 50022
Weight 0.8 kg
Supply 24V DC from NLS bus
Power consumption 24V max. 0.4 A

3.2.1 General

The "8-circuit lantern module" is a communication slave within the NLS 3000 communication system.
It allows the connection of up to 8 lights/lanterns which can be switched on or off via relays with a
conventional “2-pole” glass fuse protection (5x20mm).
The current in the individual light/lantern circuit is continuously measured. These values are
transferred to the master which evaluates these values from which it derives status information for the
control panels. Should the current fail or reach the required maximum value, an alarm is generated.

3.2.2 Light/lantern circuits

The power supplies (main and backup) are supplied jointly for all 8 lights/lanterns via JN1. For
switching between the two power supplies, one switching relay for two lights respectively is arranged
downstream of this supply circuit. The respective voltage is then distributed between the individual
light circuits.

Each light/lantern circuit has a current sensor for two current ranges. The first switching operation
takes place for currents up to about 200 mA via a shunt, the second, for currents up to about 4 A, a
Hall sensor is used. Both switching operations are sensed by a microcontroller with a 10-bit analogue
circuit and made available for further processing via the FMS bus communication.

Each light/lantern circuit has a two-pole glass fuse protection (5x20mm). Each light/lantern circuit can
be switched by the microcontroller via one relay respectively. For this purpose, the commands from
the master arriving via the FMS bus communication protocol are evaluated.

The light/lantern circuits are each combined in groups of four on the output connectors JL1 and JL2
from where separate wiring to the respective lights takes place.

Each light/lantern circuit can be switched on or off via a simple mechanical “double pole” switch
independent of the microcontroller. This is also possible in the event of failed or disconnected
electronic circuits, thus enabling an emergency light backup or “fallback” operation.

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3.2.3 LEDs and DIP switch functions (microcontroller board)

"EXT" ⇒ External communication:

(2 LEDs)

• Communication status with master via NLS bus system

• Green flashing ⇒ Communication without faults

• Red short ⇒ Individual communication faults

• Red ⇒ Communication in constant fault state

"INT" ⇒ Internal communication:

(2 LEDs)

• Communication status with module-internal A/D converter

• Green flashing ⇒ Communication without faults

• Red short ⇒ Individual communication faults

• Red ⇒ Communication in constant fault state

"OK" ⇒ Light status:

(8 green LEDs)

• Light circuit status without faults

• Green ⇒ Light is switched on and values are correct

• Green flashing ⇒ Delay after switching on continues until valid A/D values

are present or "overwrite" is active (DIP switch)

"FAULT" ⇒ Light status:

(8 red LEDs)

• Light circuit status with faults

• Red flashing ⇒ Light fault detected, new fault

• Red ⇒ Light fault detected, fault accepted

"OFF" ⇒ Fault "overwrite":

(yellow LED, 8-circuit DIP switch)

• Faults in light circuits are not signalled

• LED off ⇒ No "overwrite" active on this module

• Yellow LED flashing ⇒ Minimum one "overwrite" active on this module

• DIP switch "ON" ⇒ Fault in light circuit is not signalled

"ADR" ⇒ NLS address:

(4-circuit DIP switch)

• Address in NLS system

• Address must correspond with configuration data

• Each address may only be set 1x within the entire system

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How to readout and reset the operating hours counter (used for an 8
channel module)

HOUR-LED (amber): Operating hours display active
OK-LED (green): Display of the chosen channel
FAULT-LED (rot): Display the operating hours

1: Push the button “LED HOUR”. This will activate the operating hours

display. After 30 seconds “with no action” this indication will be
deactivated automatically.

2. Select single channel through DIP-switches “OFF”. Is no DIP-switch
selected, the channel will be shown one after another (in chain).
Clearing (resetting) one LED-channel is only possible, when the
dedicated DIP-switch is set (set to active)!

3. The selected channel is shown through the “OK-LED”.

4. At the same time the lowest byte value from the operating hours
counter will be shown through the “FAULT-LED”. This indication is here
binary coded!

5. Push the button “LED HOUR” a second time, the LEDs will show the
middle byte from the operating hours counter.

6. Push the button “LED HOUR” a third time, the LEDs will show the
“highest” (high-byte) from the operating hours counter.

7. Is for the fourth time the button pushed AND the button is held down for
around 5 seconds AND is the matched DIP-switch selected, the
operating hours counter will be cleared. As feedback to this action all
red and green LEDs lights up for a short time...

LED HOUR

LED HOUR

HOUR-LED lights up

LED HOUR

LED HOUR

OK-LED lights up (channel number)
8 FAULT-LEDs (counter “low”-byte)

8 FAULT-LEDs (counter „middle“-byte)

8 FAULT-LEDs (counter “high”-byte)

l

ong

short

Operating hours counter cleared (channel 1)

on

OK-LED (the next channel number)
8 FAULT-LEDs (counter “low”-byte)