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Satellite Compass. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name
has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
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reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your satellite compass is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read
and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.
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Features
The SC-120 is a new satellite compass designed with FURUNO’s advanced
GPS kinematic technology. This compass finds a wide range of applications for
any type of ships and mobile units at sea or on land.
The main features are
•
Perfect for use as heading sensor for Radar/ARPA, AIS, ECDIS, scanning
sonar, and video plotter
•
There are no mechanical parts such as gimbals or rotating motor, thus the
compass is free from routine maintenance
•
The performance is not affected by geomagnetism thus it is suitable for use on
any vessel
•
No need for speed correction like a gyrocompass
•
Short settling time - four minutes
•
Provides all necessary functions as a GPS navigator.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The SC-120 consists of three SC-series antennas, a display unit and a
processor unit. The tri-antenna system helps reduce the influence of ship's
motion (rolling).
Antenna Unit
DGPS
Beacon Antenna
GR-800-1-S
Speed alarm/
Heading alarm
(Contact)
Gyro heading may be
supplied through AD-100
Gyro Converter
(For primary gyrocompass
and backup SC-120) or
Doppler Speed Log
Beacon Receiver Kit
Processor Unit
SC-1201/SC-1201D
SC-1203
Display Unit
SC-602
GR-7001
Heading Data
Repeater I/F
2 ports
12-24 VDC
System configuration
Analog data
GPS fix
COG, SOG
Time/Date
Pitch/Roll
Radar
Autopilot
VideoPlotter
Current Indicator
Scanning Sonar
ECDIS
Repeater Compass
Autopilot
Radar,
Plotter, etc.
Option
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EQUIPMENT LIST
Standard supply
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
Antenna Unit SC-1203F — 1
DGPS
Antenna
Display Unit SC-602 — 1
Processor Unit
Installation
Materials
Accessories FP14-02801 — 1 Cover
Spare Parts SP20-00901 004-377-600 1 Accessories for Processor Unit
GR-800-SC-1-S — 1
SC-1201 —
SC-1201-D — 1 With beacon receiver
CP20-02210 000-041-743 1
CP20-02203 — 1
CP20-02220 000-041-748 1
No whip
antenna
Accessories for Antenna Unit
CP20-02241
Accessories for Display Unit
Tapping screw, 5X20, 4 pcs.
Accessories for Processor Unit
MJ-A3SPF0013-035
MJ-A6SPF0007-100
MJ-A7SPF0006-100
CP20-02221
For
SC-1201-D
Optional equipment
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
MJ-A6SPF0003-050 000-117-603 1
MJ-A6SPF0007-100 000-125-237 1
Cable Assy.
MJ-A6SPF0012-100 000-133-817 1
MJ-A7SPF0003-050 000-136-730-01 1
Antenna
Cable Set
DGPS Beacon
Receiver Kit
Flush Mount F OP20-29 000-041-405 1 For display unit
Flush Mount S OP20-17 000-040-720 1 For display unit
Extension
Cable
Antenna
Cable Set
Whip Antenna FAW-1.2 000-130-046 1 1.2 m
Whip Antenna 04S4176 000-112-845 1 2.6 m
Flange OP20-31 004-378-230 1
CP20-01700 004-372-110 30 m
CP20-01710 004-372-120 1 50 m
GR-7001-K 000-041-738 1
OP08-15-30 004-396-440 For DGPS, 30 m
OP08-15-60 004-396-450 1 For DGPS, 60 m
OP08-17 004-392-510 1 For DGPS antenna
For AD-10 output,
connector at one end, 5 m
For AD-10 output,
connector at both ends,
10 m
Cross for NMEA output,
10 m
For beacon/log/alarm
signal output, connector at
one end, 5 m
IMO MSC.116(73) THD standards
ISO 22090-3 Under development
IMO A. 694(17) General requirements
IEC 60945 version 4 General requirements (EMC tested to 2 GHz)
IMO A.819 (19) Performance standard for shipborne GPS
IEC 61108-1 Performance standard for shipborne GPS
ITU-R M.1371 for AIS Rate of turn
SP - 2 E7249S01H
1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Own ship's heading can be determined by decoding the data in the carrier
frequency in addition to ordinary GPS parameters. In principle, a pair of two
antennas A1(ref) and A2(fore), each connected with an associated GPS engine
and processor, are installed along the ship's fore-and-aft line. GPS systems at
A1 and A2 calculate the range and azimuth to the satellite. Difference in range
between A1 and A2 is ∆λ + nλ where λ is 19 cm. “n” is automatically found
during the initialization stage by receiving three satellites. A fraction of a carrier
wavelength, ∆λ, is processed by FURUNO’s advanced kinematic technology in
geographical survey, thus determining a vector (range and orientation) A1 to A2.
In reality, a third antenna is used to reduce the influence of pitch, roll and yaw,
and five satellites are processed to obtain 3D data. If the GPS signal is blocked
by a tall building or the vessel is under a bridge, the 3-axis solid-state angular
rate gyros in the processor unit take place of the satellite compass, maintaining
the current heading continuously.
Heading
Antenna A3
Fore-and-aft line
∆λ
Antenna A1
θ
nλ
λ
Difference between the
range from satellite to
Vector to decide heading
antenna 1 and the range
to antenna 2.
Antenna A2
Principle of satellite compass operation
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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Mounting Considerations
2.1.1 SC-series antenna unit
General
• Keep the length of antenna cable in mind when selecting a mounting location.
The cable comes in lengths of 15 meters (standard supply), or 30 m or 50 m
(optional lengths).
• Select a location where vibration and shock are minimal.
Installing the antenna above superstructures
The antenna must be mounted above all other structures on the vessel to obtain
an unobstructed view of the satellites regardless of vessel heading. Failure to do
so will cause shadows and multipath reflection problems.
Mast
SC-series Antenna
Radar Antenna
Exam ple of proper installat ion
Installing the antenna below superstructures
If it is not possible to mount the
antenna above all superstructures on
the vessel, as shown in the illustration
above, shading and multipath
problems may occur on at least one
heading, and possibly more. To
possibly avoid those problems,
observe the guidelines in this section.
If the antenna is installed below any
superstructure, the installation must
be done over a two-day period, following
the procedure in the service manual.
At least 12 hours are required to capture
tracking data to measure multipath indexes
and locate areas of shading.
Bridge
NOTICE
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2. INSTALLATION
• The horizontal separation between the antenna and masts must be as
follows:
Mast diameter Separation distance (minimum)
10 cm 1.5 m
30 cm 3 m
• Keep the length of antenna cable in mind when selecting a mounting location.
The cable comes in lengths of 15 meters (standard supply), or 30 m or 50 m
(optional lengths).
-80
°
+80
°
Separation degrees
• The field of view above the antenna should be as shown below, ±80° against
zenith. To avoid reflections from masts and the like, locate the antenna well
away from the shadows of the radar mast, etc.
Zenith
-80°+80
SIDE VIEW
°
SC-series antenna
Antenna and field of view
• Referring to the figure below, locate the antenna away from objects which
might block reception, such as a mast.
SC-series Antenna
Less than 10
°
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Mast, etc.
• Locate the antenna above the radar antenna, out of the radar beam.
Sc-series Antenna
Example of improper installation
Location influenced
by reflected wave.
NO! UNSUITABLE LOCATION
SC-series antenna located
below all other structures
SC-series
Antenna
Exam ple of improper ins tallation
2.1.2 Display unit, processor unit
Radar Antenna
Radar Antenna
Reception blocked by mast.
Bridge
• Choose a location where vibration and shock are minimal.
• Install the units well away from locations subject to rain and water splash.
• Locate the units well away from air conditioner vents.
• Keep the units out of direct sunlight because of heat that can build up inside
their cabinets.
• Choose a well-ventilated location.
• For the display unit, choose a location where it can be easily operated.
• Leave sufficient space around the units to permit access for maintenance. See
the outline drawing for recommended maintenance space.
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2. INSTALLATION
2.2 Installing the Antenna Units
2.2.1 SC-series antenna unit
1. Prepare an installation post for the antenna in accordance with the illustration
shown below.
Post should be constructed from
stainless steel and measure
4mm or larger in thickness.
3 mm or less
The width of welding should be
within 3 mm from the mast so
that the welding does not touch
the spring washer.
Installation post
f
60.5 mm
Bow direction is
between antennas
#1 and #2.
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2. Fix the antenna unit to the post as shown below.
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2. INSTALLATION
1
Set the antenna
unit to the flange.
Spring washer
(Torque: 29.58 Nm)
2
Fix the antennas #1 and #2 on
the fore-and-aft line of the ship,
with the #2 a ntenna forward
of the #1.
Flat washer
Nut
Fastening antenna unit to a post
3. Coat each nut, bolt and washer with silicone rubber for waterproofing.
Coat bolt, nut and
washer completely
with silicone rubber.
Coating bolt, nut and washer with si licone rubber
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2. INSTALLATION
4. As shown below, make a loop in the antenna cable and fasten the antenna
cable to the antenna post with two cable ties.
Coat with Three
Bond 1211
(supplied).
Coat bolt threads with
Three Bond. Fasten bolt
with nuts and then coat
nuts with Three Bond also.
Fix antenna cable.
5. Coat bolt threads with
Three Bond 1211.
Fasten bolts with nuts.
Coat nuts at the
bottom of each
antenna element with
Three Bond 1211.
6. Paint post and support
plate with
anti-corrosive paint.
7. Attach “bird-repellent
fixtures” (supplied) to
each antenna element
and center cover as shown right. Antenna e lement
Bird-repellent fixture
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2.2.2 DGPS antenna unit
Choose a mounting location for the DGPS antenna considering the points
mentioned below. DPGS is not necessary for heading determination, however it
can improve the accuracy of GPS position fixing
• Separate the DGPS antenna at least three meters from a radio antenna.
• Do not install the DGPS antenna within the radar beam.
1. Mount the DGPS antenna by one of the methods below.
• Screw it into a one-inch threaded pipe.
• Fasten it to a steel post (φ35-φ90) with stainless steel hose clamps (local
supply).
2. INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Ground the antenna to
prevent receiving problems.
DGPS Antenna (preamp)
GR-800-SC-1-S
Whip Antenna
Post
(
f
35-f90)
Ground Wire (0.3 m)
50
Witt Threads
(W25-14)
Pitch: 1.8143
Qty: 14
Pipe
Ground to the ship’s body
Antenna cable
Note: Screw the pipe into the
preamp BEFORE mounting the pipe.
Mounting onto a threaded pipe
as shown the right figure.
f
27.2
Spring Washer
Hose
Clamp
Tap M4 threads in mast.
Fasten ground wire with an
M4 screw.
Mounting with hose clamps
Mounti ng the DGPS antenna
2. Set the spring washer to the whip antenna (local supply) and screw the whip
antenna into the antenna housing. Coat the washer with silicone sealant to
prevent loosening.
3. Drill a tapping hole in the post for an M4 screw and fasten the ground wire
there.
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2. INSTALLATION
4. The DGPS antenna is supplied with a 15 m cable. If extension is necessary
use the extension cable (option). Cover the extension connectors with
vulcanizing tape and vinyl tape, for waterproofing. Tie tape ends with a cable
tie.
Extension Cable: Type: OP08-15-30, Code No.: 004-396-440 (30 m)
Connector TNC-SA-JJ 000-139-113 1
Cable
For coaxial cable RG-10UY (local supply, max. length 60 m), use the optional
antenna cable set.
Type: OP08-15-60, Code No.: 004-396-450 (60 m)
Name Type Code No. Qty Remarks
TNC-PS-3D L30M 000-139-078 30 m, connector at
both ends
TNC-PS-3D L60M 000-139-080
1
60 m, connector at
both ends
Waterpr oofing the extension connector
Antenna cable set Type: OP08-17, Co de No.: 004-392-510
* Converter cable assy. (supplied with antenna cable set)
Unit
Cable connection when usi ng c able RG-10UY
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2.3 Installing the Processor Unit
The processor unit should be mounted aligned with the ship’s fore-and-aft line. It
can be mounted on the deck, bulkhead, or on the underside of a desk. Choose a
mounting location which allows you to easily view the power lamp on the top of
the unit and which is within
2.3.1 Deck mount
1. The processor unit is factory adjusted for deck mounting. Fasten the
processor unit to the mounting location with tapping screws (5 x 20, 4 pcs.).
The unit can be oriented in one of the directions shown in the figure below.
After the unit is installed you will specify the mounting method from the menu.
Mount processor unit
so reference
direction is within
±
2.5° of
fore-and-aft line.
Name plate
±2.5° of the ship’s fore-and-aft line.
Reference Direction
POWER switch
(power lamp)
2. INSTALLATION
Port
Bow
Stern
Bow
Connectors
Processor Unit, top view
Bow
Mounting Method: "Floor"
(Deck)
Mounting Direction: A
Starboard
DIRECTION "A" DIRECTION "B"
Mounting Method: "Floor"
(Deck)
Mounting Direction: C
Port
Stern
Bow
Mounting Method: "Floor"
(Deck)
Mounting Direction: B
Starboard
Mounting Method: "Floor"
(Deck)
Mounting Direction: D
Port
Stern
Starboard
DIRECTION "C" DIRECTION "D"
Port
Stern
Starboard
Processor u nit orientat ion, deck mounting
2. Fasten the ground wire between the ground terminal on the processor unit
and the ship’s superstructure.
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2. INSTALLATION
2.3.2 Bulkhead mount
For mounting on a bulkhead, use the bulkhead mounting plate supplied with the
installation materials.
1. Unfasten four screws from the top cover to open the front panel.
2. Unfasten two screws to dismount the angular rate sensor.
Angular Rate Sensor
BEACON
20P8171
Processor u nit, top vi ew
3. Fasten the bulkhead mounting plate to the angular rate sensor. Align the
center graduation on the angular rate sensor with the hole of the bulkhead
mounting plate and tighten fixing screws.
Hole of bulkhead
Scale
Center Mark
mounting plate
Angular Rate Sensor
Mounting Base
Fixing Screw
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Angular rate s ensor, top view
2. INSTALLATION
4. Loosen four screws on the angular rate sensor mounting base, and then
fasten the bulkhead mounting plate to the angular rate sensor mounting
base.
Angular Rate Sensor
Bulkhead Mounting Plate
Top Fixing
Hole (x2)
Angular
Rate
Sensor
Mounting
Base
BEACON
HEAD1
20P8171
HEAD2
HEAD3
Processor u nit, top vi ew
5. Close the top cover of the processor unit.
6. Partially screw in two tapping screws for the top fixing holes of the processor
unit in the mounting location. Hang the processor unit on the tapping screws,
using the top fixing holes. Screw in two tapping screws for the bottom fixing
holes, and then tighten the top fixing holes.
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2. INSTALLATION
The unit can be oriented as shown in the figure below. After the unit is
installed you will specify the mounting method from the menu.
Reference Direction
Bulkhead
Name Plate (other side)
Mount processor unit so
reference direction is within
±
2.5° of fore-and-aft line.
Mounting Method: "Wall"
(Bulkhead)
Mounting Direction: A
Direction B
Mounting Method: "Wall"
(Bulkhead)
Mounting Direction: C
Direction D
Mounting Method: "Wall"
(Bulkhead)
Mounting Direction: D
Direction
A
Direction
C
Processor u nit orientat ion, bulkhead mounting
7. Fasten the ground wire between the ground terminal on the processor unit
and the ship’s superstructure.
2.3.3 Installation on the underside of a desk
The processor unit may be mounted on the underside of a desk as shown in the
figure below. Do not install it on the overhead.
Desk
Mounting Method: "Wall"
(Bulkhead)
Mounting Direction: B
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Name Plate
Installation of processor unit on the unders ide of a desk
The reference direction is as shown below. The mounting method is the same as
that for mounting on the deck.
Reference Direction
Mount processor unit so
reference direction is
within
±
2.5° of
fore-and-aft line.
2. INSTALLATION
Port
POWER switch
(power lamp)
Bow
Mounting Method: Invert
Mounting Direction: A
Starboard
DIRECTION "A"DIRECTION "B"
Stern
Bow
Mounting Method: Invert
Mounting Direction: C
Connectors
Processor Unit, rear view
Port
Bow
Stern
Bow
Name plate (other side)
Mounting Method: Invert
Mounting Direction: B
Starboard
Mounting Method: Invert
Mounting Direction: D
PortStarboard
DIRECTION "C"DIRECTION "D"
Stern
Processor u nit orientation, installation on the un der s ide of a desk
Mount the processor unit on a level surface with its name plate facing the bow,
stern, port or starboard.
Port
Stern
Starboard
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2. INSTALLATION
2.3.4 Adjusting for orientation error
It may be impossible to perfectly align the processor unit on the fore-and-aft or
port-and-starboard line. Open the top cover, loosen the two fixing screws on the
angular rate sensor and turn. For example, if the orientation error is 2.5° to port,
rotate the sensor 2.5° starboard. The range of adjustment is -45° to +45°. Close
the top cover after completing the adjustment.
Reference
Direction
Fore-aft line or Port-starboard
direction
Processor Unit
Alignment hole on processor unit
Scale, every
°
2.5
Bulkhead Mounting
Plate
Angular rate s ensor, top view
2.4 Installing the Display Unit
2.4.1 Desktop, overhead mounting
1. Fasten the hanger to the mounting location with four tapping screws
(supplied). See the outline drawing for mounting dimensions.
2. Screw the knobs into the display unit.
3. Set display unit to the hanger and tighten the knobs.
4. Run the ground wire between the ground terminal on the display unit and the
ship’s superstructure.
Fixing Screw
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Desktop
Overhead
Display unit mounting methods
2.4.2 Flush mounting
Two types of flush mounts are available. See the outline drawing at the back of
the manual for details.
Flush mount “F”
2. INSTALLATION
Flush mount “F” kit Type: OP20-29, Code No: 000-041- 405)