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Simrad IS80
Heading Repeater HR80
English
Document no: 20223194
Revision: B
Date: December 2008
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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.
Introduction | 5
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6 | Introduction
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!
Installation | 7
8 | Installation
Cable connection and interface
1
Signal input, network and power supply are wired to the
enclosed terminal block that is to be plugged in on the
rear side.
The instrument is delivered with a 0.3 m SimNet cable
with a standard SimNet plug in both ends. One plug
must be cut off and the wires connected to terminals 3
through 6 according to the color codes shown below.
TERMINAL
NO
1GND
2VCC+ Supply 12-24V DC-
3SimNet - HNMEA2000 channelYel low
4SimNet - CNMEA2000 channelBlack
5SimNet - LNMEA2000 channelBlue
6SimNet - SNMEA2000 channelRed
7RS485 ANMEA0183 (Rx+)-
8RS485 GND No connection-
9RS485 BNMEA0183 (Rx-)-
Any voltages other than those specied in the
product specication, may cause damage to the
instrument (Refer to Specications section).
Data on the NMEA0183 port will be converted to SimNet/
NMEA2000 format and distributed to other instruments
that are interconnected on the SimNet network.
SIGNALTYPECOLOR
- Supply
-
Installation | 9
Securing the cables
SimNet
Supply
(Red disk)
Power
SimNet
T-joiner
SimNet
T-joiner
SimNet
T-joiner
Use the eclosed tie wrap to secure the cables to the
instrument.
Interconnecting instruments
Interconnect a series of instruments by using a SimNet
power cable with termination and T-joiners as illustrated
below.
If the instruments are connected to other SimNet
compatible products, refer to the manual for those
products
Use only 12V as SimNet supply!
Installation setup
5 1
A. 1A.2
SELECT
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
5 1
0 183
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
- INPUT
SIGNAL
- RESET
MAIN
MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
10 s
+
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
5 s
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
- INPUT
SIGNAL
- RESET
MAIN
MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
10 s
+
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
5 s
SimNet, NMEA0183 and Demo mode are selectable
inputs on the HR80. After installation, the system must
be configured to read the preferred input signal before
the instrument is ready for use.
The Installation setup is accessed
as shown in the
illustration.
As an example the illustration below shows the LED
reading when the input type is changed from SimNet to
Demo.
10 | Installation
Refer also to the Operation flow chart in the Operation
section.
The compas card position will change accordingly as
shown in the table.
SIGNAL INPUTLCDCOMPASS CARD
SimNet
NMEA183
Demo
Local SimNet reset
Under the SimNet input, select the L.res window and
press both keys to save the local reset of SimNet.
3 Operation
1 s
Turning the HR80 on
HR80 has no power key, and will be running as long as
power is connected.
When power is applied to the system the display will
indicate the active mode as shown in the table.
MODE
Mode 1
Mode 2
LED
InitialAfter 1 second
4-digit heading
readout
Compass
card
Analog
heading
readout
Bargraph
step
1°
0.1°
After approximately 3 seconds the instrument is
operative.
Default: Hd 1
Before the instruments is ready to operate the default
settings should be checked and changed if other values
are preferred. Refer to Changing the default settings
section.
If no heading data is available, no value will be displayed
in the LED.
In certain applications the display may show the
following:
This is an alignment prompt. Refer to Heading Alignment
in chapter 4 for further instructions.
Operation | 11
12 | Operation
Using the keys
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
1 DEG
1/10 DEG
MODE
SETUP
225.2
225.2
1 s1 s
The instrument is operated by the 2 keys on the front.
They are used to switch between display modes, to set
values and to adjust the illumination as illustrated in the
table below.
Key presses or key combinations not indicated in the
table have no effect.
Refer also to Operation flow chart in this chapter.
KEY
+
KEY
PRESS
ShortGo to next main display Go to next Setup mode
3 sec.Switch to User SetupSwitch to main display
ShortIncrease light level
3 sec.
Short
10 sec.
5 secReturn to main display
DISPLAY MODESETUP MODES
Enter Installation
Setup
MODE/ACTION
Select parameter/
Adjust parameter
None /
Change to next digit
Save setting and return to
Setup parameter
Time out from User Setup is 10 sec. Time out from
Installation Setup is 5 min.
Selecting bargraph resolution
The HR80 can display heading with 1° (Mode 1) or 0.1°
(Mode 2) resolution on the bargraph.
The instrument
will scroll through
these displays
by pressing the
Mode/Setup key.
Active mode is indicated by a lit diode in the display.
Operation | 13
The bargraph operates as a turn indicator with a
C230
PORTSTBD
PORTSTBD
resolution according to the active display mode.
MODEBARGRAPH
3 lit diodes runs in a pattern from lef t or right in
Hd 1
Hd 2
steps per 1° heading change. The pattern runs
from left to right when the heading is increasing
and opposite when the heading is decreasing.
3 lit diodes runs in a pattern from lef t or right in
steps per 0.1° heading change. The pat tern runs
from left to right when the heading is increasing
and opposite when the heading is decreasing.
The buzzer beeps once per 1° change in actual heading.
Commanded heading display
If the HR80 reads a heading command from the
autopilot, the instrument will automatically switch to
show commanded heading.
The bargraph will show the difference between actual
and commanded heading, lighting the diodes from centre
to right or left. When the actual heading is higher than
the commanded heading, the bargraph is lit to the left
with one diode per 2° difference. Similarly the bargraph
is lit to the right when the actual heading is lower than
the commanded heading.
Initial
display
LED
Reading
heading command
After
1 second
Compass
card
Actual
heading
14 | Operation
The buzzer beeps once per 1° change in actual heading.
SELECT
The HR80 will automatically return to last active mode
when the heading differs less than 3° from commanded
heading for more than 10 seconds.
You may exit this mode and return to the previous Hd 1
or Hd 2 mode at any time using the Mode/Setup key.
Backlighting
The backlighting is adjusted by pressing the Light key
when the instrument is in normal operation.
Current light setting will be indicated with the right LED
digit.
The light setting affects the diodes, the digital display
and the backlight as shown in the table:
LIGHT LEVELDIODES AND DISPLAYBACKLIGHT
0LowOff
1-7StepsSteps
8MediumOff
9HighOff
Level 8 and 9 are for bright daylight.
The instrument will return to normal operation 1 second
after the last key press.
Range: 0 - 9 Default value: 2
If several instruments are connected via SimNet, the
instruments can be grouped in different light banks.
Changing the backlight settings on one of the
instruments will affect all instruments in the group. Refer
to Light bank selection in chapter 4.
Error Alarm
In the event the error indicator is lit, the
instrument is not operable and service/repair is
required.
Operation | 15
Maintenance
The HR80 instruments are “repair by replacement” units,
and the operator is therefore required to perform only a
very limited amount of preventive maintenance.
If the unit requires any form of cleaning, use fresh
water and a mild soap solution (not a detergent). It
is important to avoid using chemical cleaners and
hydrocarbons such as diesel, petrol etc.
If a weather cover is available this should be put on
when the unit is not in use.
Heading mode 1
(1° bargraph resolution)
Heading mode 2
(0.1° bargraph resolution)
Commanded heading
Input Type
- SimNet
- NMEA0183
- Demo
Reset
- Local SimNet
reset
Heading reference
- True
- Magnetic
Beep
- On
- Off
Heading Command
- On
- Off
Light Bank Selection
- Simrad
- Gr 1
- Gr 2
- Gr 3
- Gr 4
- Gr 5
- Gr 6
- None
USER SETUPMAIN MODES
INSTALLATION
SETUP
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
5 s
10 s
5 min
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
10 s
+
Operation ow chart
16 | Operation
4 Changing the default settings
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK
1 s
General
The factory default
settings may all be
changed in the User
setup, accessed
as shown in the
illustration.
Detailed illustrations
for the different
settings are shown on
the following pages.
Refer also to the
Operation flow chart in
chapter 3.
Heading alignment
In applications where a Simrad GI51 Gyro Interface is
used to interface the instrument to a gyrocompass the
following may be displayed on the LED:
Follow the instructions in the GI51 manual to align the
gyrocompass. When the alignment is completed the
instrument will return to the main mode (Hd1 or Hd2)
and display the correct heading.
Changing the default settings | 17
18 | Changing the default settings
Heading reference
ERROR
TRUE
MAG
A. 1
SELECT
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK
SELECT
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
A. 1
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK
True and Magnetic inputs are selectable as heading
reference for the HR80.
The active reference is indicated by a lit diode on the
instrument.
Default reference: True
Beep on/off
The HR80 has a buzzer, and when turned ON the
instrument will give a short beep when reading a heading
change of 1°.
Default value: On
Changing the default settings | 19
Heading Command
SELECT
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
A. 1
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK
The heading command function can be switched on and
off as shown:
Default value: On
Light bank selection
SELECT
MODE
SETUP
SELECT
+
1 s
3 s
- MODE 1
- MODE 2
MODE
SETUP
3 s
MAIN
MODES
USER
SETUP
- HEADING
REFERENCE
- BEEP
- HEADING
COMMAND
- LIGHT
BANK
The light bank function is used to globally control light
settings for group of units that are connected via the
SimNet network.
By assigning several units to the same group, the light
adjustment on one unit will be effective on the rest of
the members in the same group.
LIGHT BANKLCDPOINTERBEEPS
Simrad
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
None
Default value: Simrad
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
20 | Changing the default settings
5 Spare parts
Spares and auxiliaries
Part no.Description
27107523HR80 instrument head
Mounting kit including:
- 4 screws
- 6 corners
- 1 terminal block
22098495NMEA0183 Interface cable 2.5 m (8’)
SimNet cables and accessories
Part. no.Description
240058290.3 m (1’) SimNet cable (SDC:0.3M)
240058372 m (6.6’) SimNet cable (SDC:02M)
240058455 m (16.6’) SimNet cable (SDC:05M)
2400585210 m (33’) SimNet cable (SDC:10M)
24005860SimNet T-joiner (SDJ) (3p)
2400 6298SimNet Multijoiner (7p)
24006306SimNet Bulkhead T-connector
24005878SimNet cable gland
24005886SimNet protection plug
2400589 4SimNet termination plug
240059022 m (6.6’) SimNet power w/termination
240059102 m (6.6’) SimNet power w/o termination
24005936AT10 Universal NMEA0183 conver ter
2400594 4AT15 Active T-connector, IS15
24005928SimNet cable protection cap
Spare par ts | 21
Part. no.Description
24005729
SimNet cable to Micro–C male
Cable that connects a SimNet product to a
NMEA2000 network
240 06199
24006363SimNet cable, 5.5 m (18’), with 1 plug
SimNet cable to Micro-C female cable that
connects a NMEA2000 product to SimNet
22 | Spare par ts
6 Specications
Technical specications
Power supply ....................................12/24V DC (+30%, -10%)
Power consumption .......................................................< 5W