Simrad IS80 Heading Repeater HR80 User Manual
Manual
Simrad IS80
Heading Repeater HR80
English
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Manual
Simrad IS80
Heading Repeater HR80
English
Document no: 20223194
Revision: B
Date: December 2008
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About this manual
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This manual is a reference guide for installing and
operating the Simrad HR80 Instrument.
The manual does not include installation procedures for
sensors that can be connected to the system.
In this manual, names of modes and keys are written in
boldface (e.g. User setup, Mode/Setup ke y).
In the illustrations throughout the manual the following
symbols are used:
Time indication (1, 3, 5 or 10
seconds)
Single key press with time
indication
Combined key press with time
indication
Repeated key presses on single
key
Automatic change in LCD readings
with time indication (no key
presses required)
Important text that requires special attention from the
reader is emphasized as follows:
Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
When necessary, used to warn personnel they
should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury
and/or damage to equipment.
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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................... 5
General information ......................................5
Instrument layout .........................................5
2 Installation ................................................. 7
Location of the unit .......................................7
Panel mounting .............................................7
Cable connection and interface .......................8
Securing the cables .......................................9
Interconnecting instruments ...........................9
Installation setup ........................................ 10
3 Operation ................................................. 11
Turning the HR80 on .................................... 11
Using the keys ............................................ 12
Selecting bargraph resolution ....................... 12
Commanded heading display ........................ 13
Backlighting ............................................... 14
Error Alarm ................................................ 14
Maintenance ............................................... 15
Operation ow chart .................................... 16
4 Changing the default settings ................... 17
General ..................................................... 17
Heading alignment ...................................... 17
Heading reference ....................................... 18
Beep on/off ................................................ 18
Heading Command ...................................... 19
Light bank selection ....................................20
5 Spare parts ............................................... 21
Spares and auxiliaries .................................. 21
SimNet cables and accessories ..................... 21
6 Specications ........................................... 23
Technical specications ................................ 23
Dimensional drawing ................................... 24
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1 Introduction
General information
The HR80 Instrument presents you with heading
information on a combined analog and digital display.
Adjustable backlight for night operation is provided
as well as adjustable intensity on the LED displays for
operation in sunshine.
Instrument layout
The HR80 display includes an LED bargraph, compass
card and LED display. Modes of operation and signal
input are indicated by monitor diodes.
The instrument is
operated by 2 keys.
These are used to switch
between display modes,
to set parameter values
and to adjust background
illumination.
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2 Installation
Location of the unit
The HR80 should be mounted with special regard to the
unit’s environmental protection, temperature range and
cable length. Refer to the Specifications section.
Avoid mounting the unit where it is easily exposed to
sunlight, as this may unintendedly overheat the unit.
Panel mounting
The mounting surface must be at and even to within
0.5 mm.
Drill 4 mounting holes and make a panel cut-out 1
according to the drilling template included in the
package
Use the supplied self tapping screws to secure the 2
unit to the panel
Apply the front corners3
Do not over-tighten the screws!
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