Onwa KEC-30 Owner's Manual

KEC-30

ËµÃ÷Êé

OPERATOR`S MANUAL

ELECTRONIC FLUXGATE COMPASS

KEC-30

CONTENTS

FOREWORD 1

FEATURES 2

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3

1 OPERATION 4

1.1 Controls 4

1.2 Turning the power on/off 5

1.3 Panel Illumination, Display contrast 5

1.4 Display 6

1.5 Function setting 9

1.5.1 Heading Display 9

1.5.2 Auto Heading Adjust 10

1.5.3 Manual Heading Adjust 12

1.5.4 Heading Alignment Setting 12

1.5.5 Language Setting 13

1.5.6 Time Setting 13

1.5.7 Output Setting 14

1.5.8 Factory Default Setting 15

2 INSTALLATION & MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS 16

2.1 Fluxgate Compass Unit 16

2.1.1 16Outdoor installation

2.1.2 Desktop mounting 17

2.1.3 Bulkhead mounting 18

2.2 Display Unit 19

2.2.1 Desktop, Overhead mounting 20

2.2.2 Flush mount 21

2.3 Wiring 22

CONTENTS

3 MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 23

3.1 Preventive maintenance 23

3.2 Troubleshooting 24

THE SPECIFICATIONS OF KEC-30 25

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM 27

CONNECTING CABLES 28

DISPLAY UNIT SIZE 29

FLUXGATE SENSOR SIZE 30

C-BRACKET SIZE CHART 31

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions for the Operator

WARNING

Do not open the equipment.

Only qualified personnel should work inside the equipment.

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

Fire,electrical shock or serious injury can result.

Immediately turn off the power at the switchboard if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.

Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock.Contact a ONWA agent for service.

Use the proper fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can damage the equipment or cause fire.

Be sure the power supply is compatible with the equipment.

Incorrect power supply may cause the equipment to overheat.

The useable temperature range for the antenna unit is -25 to 70 ;

-15 to 55 for the display unit.

Use of the equipment out of those ranges may damage the equipment.

Safety Instructions for the Installer

WARNING

Do not open the cover unless totally familiar with electrical circuits and service manual.

Improper handling can result in electrical shock.

Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation.

Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on.

Be sure that the power supply is compatible with the voltage rating of the equipment.

Connection of an incorrect power supply can cause fire or equipment damage.

Use the proper fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can damage the equipment or cause fire.

NOTICE

Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent interference to a magnetic compass:

Display unit

Processor

Standard Compass

0.4 m 0.3 m

1.2 m

Steering Compass

1.2 m

FOREWORD

Thanks you for purchasing the ONWA KEC-30

Your equipment 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, installation and maintenance

procedures set forth in this manual.

We would appreciate feedback from you.

Thank you for considering and purchasing ONWA.

Electronic Fluxgate Compass.

FEATURES

The KEC-30 is a designed with ONWA`s advanced

LCD high definition display technology. This compass a wide range

of applications for any type of ships

The main features are

Perfect for use as heading sensor for Radar/ARPA, AIS, ECDIS,

scanning sonar

There are no mechanical parts such as gimbals or rotating motor, thus the

compass is free from routine maintenance

It uses a fluxgate magnetic sensor in conjunction with a microprocessor to

display accurate heading.

Chinese and English menu display

The KEC-30 can correct magnetic deviation manually or automatically.

Electronic Fluxgate Compass

provides

at sea and vehicles on land.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The KEC-30 consists of a Display unit and a Fluxgate Sensor unit.

Fluxgate Sensor unit

KFG-25

Display unit

KEC-30

ENT

ESC DIM

DISP

KEC-30

KEC-30 ELECTRONIC COMPASS

PWR

DC10.5V~40V

External GPS data input

The heading signal output

1.1 Controls

ESC: Exit the menu item.

1. OPERATION1. OPERATION

MENU: Open Menu

Omnipad: Select the menu item

KEC-30 ELECTRONIC COMPASS

ESC DIM

KEC-30

ENT

DISP

PWR

ENT: To identify or modify the selection

DIM: Adjust LCD brightness and contrast

DISP: Select the display mode

PWR: To switch on/off the

unit

1.2 Turning the power on/off

Turning the Power On, press [PWR] once to switch on the unit with a

"beep" sound.

Electronic Fluxgate Compass

KEC-30

Ver : 1.0

Turning the Power Off, Press and hold [PWR] key until the unit turn off.

TURNING OFF

IN 3 SEC

1.3 Panel Illumination, Display contrast

1. Press the [DIM] key.

BRILL (18)

CONTRAST

(063)

EXIT: [ESC]

Dialog box for adjustment of panel illumination, display contrast

2. Press o r to ad just LC D dis play brightness and panel illumination.

3. Press or to adjust

4. Press the [ESC] key

LCD display contrast.

to confirm and exit.

1.4 Display

There are three display screen, press the [DISP] key to cycle.

3D 2011-01-31 03:36

HDT:

0 4 211

45.108

N 22

3D 2011-01-31 03:36

HDT:

200 210

SOG:

224

220 230 240 250 260

COG:

0 4

211

224

COG:SOG:

E 115

47.203

210 240

150

120

N 22 45.108

300

330

E 115 47.203

HDT:

224

SOG:

0 4

COG:

211

Modes

of display

Navigation data display

navigation data display magnetic heading, COG, SOG

The shows , date, time

and position-fixing status.

Date

Location Status

Speed Over Ground

Note: beside the a NMEA0183 input is needed for displaying

all other navigation data.

No external data input display

When not connected to an external GPS unit. Navigation data will not be displayed

to show only the current .magnetic heading

3D 2011-01-31 03:36

HDT:

45.108

N 22

magnetic heading

HDG:

224

COG:SOG:

0 4 211

E 115

224

47.203

Time

Boat's heading

Course Over Ground

Position data

COG:SOG:

No navigation data display screen

+ 25 hidden pages

Onwa KEC-30 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual