KW950-E

UNIVERSAL INTERFACE

AMI MARINE (UK) LTD

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Document Date Modification Number (where applicable)

Issue Brief Record of Change and Reason for Change
1 15.08.02 Original Issue
2 24.09.02 Correction of Type errors (CN AMI 0003)
3 05.12.02 Correction of error (p 11) (CN AMI 0004)
4 22.01.03 Update of options (CN AMI 0007)
5 09.04.03 Update of options (CN AMI 0010)
6 09.10.03 Update of options (CN AMI 0015)
7 01.09.04 Addition of Connection Diagrams (CN AMI 0016)
8 24.07.06 Update of options – E56(CN AMI 0017)
9 10.10.06 Update of options – E59 (CN AMI 0018)
Iss09 Rev01 07.02.12 Removal of Gyro Types

NOTE: All alterations must be verified by re-authorisation and approval of the complete document.

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AMI Marine Interface KW950-E

Gyro Repeater & NMEA Serial Output Converter

GYRO INTERFACE KW950E ................................................................................ 7

Introduction ................................................................................................ 7
Specification ............................................................................................... 8
OPTION SWITCH SETTINGS: .................................................................. 9
INSTALLATION GUIDE ......................................................................................... 14
Power Supply SK1 ..................................................................................... 14
Gyro Input SK2........................................................................................... 15
Stepper and Synchro Interface Wiring........................................................ 15
Pure DC Stepper ............................................................................ 15
Rectified Stepper ............................................................................ 15
STANDARD NEGATIVE STEP TERMINATIONS ........................... 16
360:1 Synchro ................................................................................ 17
90X 400 Hz Contactless Transmitters ............................................. 17
STANDARD SYNCHRO 360:1 TERMINATIONS ............................ 18
PULSE LOG INPUT: ....................................................................... 19
JRC JLN 202/203 LOG ................................................................... 19
ECHO SOUNDER INPUT ............................................................... 20
DATA INPUTS SK3 and SK5 ..................................................................... 21
JUMPER J1 .................................................................................... 21
NMEA 0183 Input ........................................................................... 21
DATA OUTPUT: SK3 ................................................................................. 21
DATA OUTPUT: SK4 ................................................................................. 21
Furuno Output: ............................................................................... 21
INTERFACE TESTING .......................................................................................... 22
Aligning the Repeater ................................................................................. 22
Rate of Turn Bar Graph .............................................................................. 22
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 23
BOARD LAYOUT ................................................................................................... 24
SYNCHRO TYPES..................................................................................... Error!
Bookmark not defined.
STEPPER TYPES ...................................................................................... Error!
Bookmark not defined.

AMI MARINE (UK) LTD

Unit 2
Tower Lane
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 6NZ
United Kingdom

Tel No: +44 (0) 23 8048 0450

Fax No: +44 (0) 23 8065 1126

Email: [email protected]

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GYRO INTERFACE KW950E

Introduction

The KW950E is the latest version of the KW950. It differs from the previous version in that its
function and output formats can be set using on-board DIP switches, rather than changing
EPROMs. In addition to its normal function as a gyro repeater / converter it can also be configured
as a speed log or depth display.

In its repeater / converter role, the interface connects to synchro or stepper gyro transmission
systems, OR NMEA 0183 heading data. The interface converts the incoming data to a standard
NMEA $HEHDT heading strings, or other required output formats.

The heading ( or depth or speed ) value is also displayed digitally, together with a simple rate of
turn indicator. Front panel push buttons are provided to set initial alignment.

The unit will also take a NMEA heading input, display the value, and output the data in other
formats.

Various output baud rates and data rate are possible, plus other industry standard outputs such as
Robertson and Furuno.

The various input and output possibilities are set by the DIP switch.

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Specification

HEADING INPUTS:
STEPPER, 20 to 70 volt DC, including rectified DC and AC stepper, or
SYNCHRO 360:1. 20 to 115v reference 20 to 90 volt signals

DATA INPUT:
NMEA 0183, all valid heading sentences. Where both gyro ( true ) and
magnetic values are input, the gyro value have priority.

PULSE INPUT:
4 to 30 V pulses, data smoothing and filtering is applied before display.

ECHOSOUNDER INPUT:
This requires a positive voltage to 0 pulse set. One Tx, one Rx a fixed speed of
sound is used for conversion to depth. The Tx and RX pulses may be active high or
active low.

OUTPUTS: NMEA 0183, 5v RS422 & RS232 compatible.

Data: when aligned $HEHDT,xxx.x,T cr lf and $HEROT,xxx.x,cr lf
Timing: See setup table

Furuno serial output, clock and data lines.

Yokogawa, SG Brown, Robertson, Anschutz and Microtechnica data

Depth NMEA 183 SDDBT and SDDPT messages

Speed 200 / 400 pulses per mile, and VD\VMVBW message.

Rudder Angle, Tide and a Countdown Alarm

CONTROLS: Three switches to align the NMEA heading, and set output brightness.

DISPLAY: Red led 7 segment digits 14mm high, and a 4 segment bar

POWER: 9 to 32 volts DC at < 5 watts

HOUSING: DIN case 144 x 72 x 144 deep, with cable glands on rear panel.

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 OPTION SWITCH SETTINGS:

Set the switch according to the options table, see also notes at the end of the table, and then power up. As
there are more options being added regularly, check THE AMI Marine web site for the latest options.

EPROM program E59 and later.

KW950-E option selection. Page 1. Display shown in right hand column

HEX SW1 SK3 DATA SK3 DATA SK3 SK3 SK4 OUTPUT SK5 INPUT (or) SK2 Gyro INPUT
1234 5678 INPUT OUTPUT BAUD OUTPUT RATE
All NMEA 0183
Heading When heading GP HE HC Stepper, synchro,
NMEA 0183
00 0000 0000 sentences, 4800 changes and 1 Alarm Pulse HDT HDM HCC contactless 90X
$HEHDT,x.x,T*hh
Cetrek & per second 4800 400Hz.
Yokogawa #0
01 0000 0001 “ “ 9600 “ “ “ “
02 0000 0010 “ “ 19200 “ “ “ “
03 0000 0011 “ “ 2400 “ “ “ “
04 0000 0100 “ “ 4800 “ Furuno 25 mS “ “
05 0000 0101 “ “ 4800 “ Furuno 50 mS “ “
Reversed HEHDT
06 0000 0110 “ “ #06 4800 “ ---- “
4800
07 0000 0111 “ “ 4800 “ Yokogawa 2400 ---- “
08 0000 1000 “ “ 4800 “ HEHDT 10/sec 4800 ---- “
09 0000 1001 “ “ 4800 10 per second “ ---- “
0A 0000 1010 “ “ 38400 50 per second “ ---- “
HEHDT & TIROT At change & 1
0B 0000 1011 “ 4800 “ ---- “
#0B per sec
Data to be HEHDT + filter- 1 per sec &
0C 0000 1100 4800 “ As Top Cell “
passed through #0C filter-through
Data to be HEHDT + filter- 1 per sec &
0D 0000 1101 9600 “ As Top Cell “
passed through #0D filter-through
0E 0000 1110 As in top cell HEHDG 4800 10 per sec “ ---- “
0F 0000 1111 “ HCHCC 4800 10 per sec “ ---- “
10 0001 0000 “ HCHDM 4800 10 per sec “ ---- “
11 0001 0001 “ YOKOGAWA 4800 5 per sec “ ---- “
12 0001 0010 “ S.G.B 1/6 deg 4800 10 per sec “ ---- “
Select Normal
HEHDT 10/sec
13 0001 0011 or Reverse HEHDT & TIROT 4800 ---- As Top Cell “
ROT 1/sec
Heading #13
ANSCHUTZ
14 0001 0100 ----- 9600 “ ---- “
COURSEBUS
TOKIMEC
At change & 1
15 0001 0101 ----- ROBERTSON 9600 ----- As Top Cell “
per sec
ES160
16 0001 0110 ----- SKR80 9600 HEHDT ---- “
17 0001 0111 As Top Cell CETREK 4800 6 per sec “ ---- “
ROBERTSON
SKR82
At change & 1
18 0001 1000 “RS232”. Not HEHDT 9600 “ ---- ----
per sec
current loop but
inverse of it.
ANSCHUTZ
19 0001 1001 HEHDT 9600 “ “ ---- ----
COURSEBUS
Mag Hdg HCC
M-type step & 180:1
1A 0001 1010 HDM (not true HEHDT 4800 “ “ As Top Cell
synchro
hdg)
M-type step & 180:1
1B 0001 1011 NMEA 0183 HEHDT 4800 10 per sec Furuno 50 ms## ----
synchro
ROBERTSON
1C 0001 1100 ----- 9600 ---- As Top Cell ----
SKR80 #1C
1D 0001 1101 ----- HEHDT 9600 10 per sec ---- “ ----
1E 0001 1110 ----- HEHDT 38400 50 per sec ---- “ ----
ANSCHUTZ
1F 0001 1111 ----- 9600 ---- “ ----
COURSEBUS
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KW950-E option selection. Page 2. Display shown in right hand column

SK3
SW1 SK3 DATA SK3 (or) SK2 Gyro
HEX SK3 DATA INPUT BAU SK4 OUTPUT SK5 INPUT DISPLAY
1234 5678 OUTPUT OUTPUT RATE INPUT
D
All NMEA 0183
Heading NMEA 0183 When heading GP HE HC Stepper, synchro,
20 0010 0000 sentences, $HEHDT,x.x, 4800 changes and Alarm Pulse HDT HDM contactless Heading
Cetrek & T*hh 1 per second HCC 4800 90X 400Hz.
Yokogawa
21 0010 0001 “ HEHDT “ 2 per second “ “ “ “
Scan LR40
22 0010 0010 “ “ 10 per sec “ “ “ “
data
Data To Pass HEHDT + 10/sec HDT +
23 0010 0011 “ “ “ “ “
Through pass through passthrough
Select Normal or HEHDT &
24 0010 0100 4800 1/sec “ As top cell “ “
Reverse HDG #24 TIROT
#25
At change & 1
25 0010 0101 ---- HEHDT “ “ Robertson “ “
per sec.
Current loop
#25
Robertson
26 0010 0110 ---- 9600 Continuous Robertson ---- “
SKR80
Current loop
Microtechnica
27 0010 0111 As top cell 9600 9600 12ms HEHDT 4800 “ “
$N3N2N1N
HEHDT 4800
28 0010 1000 As Top Cell 4800 HCHDT 4800 125mS HEHDT 4800 --- “
100mS
Furuno 50 ms
29 0010 1001 “ Cetrek 4800 175mS
#29
Data to pass VMVBW Yokogawa
2A 0010 1010 4800 1 second “ “
through +pass through $VMVSD 2400
Data to pass HEHDT & Yokogawa
2B 0010 1011 4800 1 second “ “
through TIROT+pass $HEHDC 2400
HEHDT &
2C 0010 1100 200 pulses per mile HE/TI ROT 4800 1 second --- As top cell “ “
VMVBW
Ormtech tide data. Proprietary tide Proprietary
2D 0010 1101 1200 1 second --- --- Tide height
under development data 4800
Watchdog D1 = local Minutes
alarm alarm Count
2E 0010 1110 4800 1 second Reset pulse input
Power on with D2 = Off-bridge down To
autopilot #2E alarm alarm
R1, 2 = TX pulse.
SDDBT & TX pulse. J1
SDDBT & SDDPT Each sentence at S1 RX pulse Depth
2F 0010 1111 SDDPT 4800 #2F can invert
Depth in metres 1 second interval S2 S3 set active Metres
Depth metres pulse
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KW950-E option selection. Page 3. Display shown in right hand column

SW1 SK3 SK3 SK4 SK5 INPUT (or) SK2 Gyro

HEX SK3 DATA INPUT SK3 DATA OUTPUT DISPLAY
1234 5678 BAUD OUTPUT RATE OUTPUT Or R1-R2 INPUT
NMEA 0183 200 pulses
NMEA 0183
Heading sentences, per mile Stepper gyro Water
30 0011 0000 HEHDT & HEROT 4800 1 per second.
Cetrek & Yokogawa + Water speed S1,S2,S3 Speed
Speed VMVBW
Speed sentences #30
31 0011 0001 “ HEHDT & VDVBW 4800 “ ---- “ “ “
32 0011 0010 “ IIVHW & VDVBW 4800 1 second ---- “ “ “
33 0011 0011 “ VMVBW 4800 1 second ---- “ ---- “
34 0011 0100 “ VDVBW 4800 1 second ---- “ ---- “
35 0011 0101 “ VDVBW 4800 1 second ---- “ ---- “
VDVBW + Pass-
36 0011 0110 Data to be passed 4800 1 plus pass-through ---- “ ---- “
through
400 PPM
37 0011 0111 As top cell VDVBW 4800 1 second ---- ---- “
Water speed
VDVBW + Pass-
38 0011 1000 Data to be passed 4800 1 plus pass-through ---- “ ---- “
through
200 PPM Ground
39 0011 1001 As in top cell VDVBW 4800 1 second ---- ----
Ground speed Speed
200ppm Water
3A 0011 1010 “ HEHDT + VDVBW 4800 3/sec + 1/sec --- Stepper gyro Heading
Speed
200ppm Water
3B 0011 1011 “ “ 4800 10/sec + 1/sec --- Stepper gyro Heading
Speed
JLN202/203
3C 0011 1100 JLN202/203 log data VDVBW 4800 1 second --- --- Speed
clock #3C
3D 0011 1101 As in top cell VDVBW 4800 1 second --- 100 PPM --- Speed
VD VM GP II
3E 0011 1110 GPVTG + VDVBW 4800 1 second 200 PPM --- Speed
VTG, VBW, VHW
S1=port
1 per sec & on
3F 0011 1111 --- AGRSA 4800 --- #3F S2=stbd Rudder
change
S3=clutch
Apply volts to
40 0100 0000 --- $ERRPM,S,0,x.x,,A*HH 4800 1 per second --- 10 pulses/rev RPM
S1 for astern
Apply volts to
41 0100 0001 --- $ERRPM,S,1,x.x,,A*HH 4800 1 per second --- 10 pulses/rev RPM
S1 for astern
Apply volts to
42 0100 0010 --- $ERRPM,S,2,x.x,,A*HH 4800 1 per second --- 10 pulses/rev RPM
S1 for astern
Serial data
43 0100 0011 --- $IITXT,01,mm,01,text 4800 In time with I/P --- --- 950T Data
4800
Serial data
44 0100 0100 --- $IITXT,01,mm,01,text 4800 In time with I/P --- --- 950T Data
9600
Marconi
45 0100 0101 --- $SDDBT & SDDPT 4800 1 Second --- Seachart --- Metres
Data #45
--- 6 steps per
46 Data to be passed $ERRSA +pass-through 4800 1 second ---- Degrees
degree
---
47 ---
150 pulses
per rev
0100 1000 Apply volts to
48 --- $ERRPM,S,0,xx,,A*HH 4800 1 Per second --- 5000Hz = RPM
S1 for astern
2000 RPM

150 pulses
0100 1001 Apply volts to
49 --- $ERRPM,S,1,xx,,A*HH 4800 1 Per second --- per rev RPM
S1 for astern
150 pulses
0100 1010 Apply volts to
4A --- $ERRPM,S,2,xx,,A*HH 4800 1 Per second --- per rev RPM
S1 for astern
4B 0100 1011 --- Simulated data output 4800 1 Per second Head

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NOTES.

Switch 0 = off. Only one input can be active or there will be confusion. The setting only takes effect at switch-
on.

More options will be added on request.

The pass-through function repeats the NMEA input out of SK3, interleaving the heading data.

* Robertson SKR 82 “current loop” equivalent output from SK3 pins 6 and 5. (inverted data “B” and 0 volts.)

Check AMI Marine web site data sheet for latest status.

OPTION NOTES.

#00. Talkers HE, HC, and GP are accepted. If HEHDT is detected it takes priority, and other heading inputs
are ignored. Thus the KW950 becomes a data filter for HEHDT.

#06. Display is normal heading. Normal and reversed heading data output is available from SK3 and SK4

#0B. Rate of Turn header alternates between HE and TI. ($HEROT and $TIROT)

#0C #0D. The filter-through function passes selected sentences of the NMEA input out of SK3, interleaving
the heading data. Data passed through is $GP GGA, VTG and ZDA. The filter may be set to pass all data by
changing a preset EPROM location.

#13. SK3 input is used to select normal or reversed heading, display and output. Apply 5 to 12 volts to SK3
pins 1&2 for reversed heading. Taake 5 Volts from SK4 via a switch.

#1C. Robertson SKR 82 “current loop” equivalent output is from SK3 pins 6 and 5. (inverted data “B” and 0
volts.)

#24. SK3 input is used to select normal or reversed heading, display & data output. Apply 5 to 12 Volts to
SK3, 1-2, for reversed heading. 5 Volts is available from SK4 – connect via a switch.

#25. Hardware modification required for Robertson current loop input. Input opto is replaced by CNY17 and
input resistor shorted out. Set jumper J1 to invert the SKR80 current loop data.

#2B. The rate of turn data from the Yokogawa sentence is not used. The KW950 calculates its own from the
heading change.

#2E. The countdown time can be changed by holding AL and using inc/dec.” If a battery backed RAM
(example M48Z58Y) is fitted as IC7 the countdown value is retained. Otherwise, it is set to 15 minutes at
power-on.

#29. Furuno output has been tested on a Furuno radar. The serial data out on SK3 pauses when the Furuno
data is sent.

#2F. Hold “AL” and use the inc/dec buttons to add a correction to the depth output from SK3. This is used to
make the data output register as below-surface for survey purposes.
Depth based on 1500 m/s. Maximum 3,276 M. Resolution to 0.1 metre. See text for pulse input setting up.
(S2=0=TX active HI. S3=0=RX active HI)

#30. IMO resolution says pulses per mile are in forward direction only. Pulse input to SK5 or SK2, R1 R2.
If NMEA 0183 speed is input the pulse input is ignored. NMEA 0183 output resolution 0.1 knots.
The KW950 can not know the difference between water or ground speed when interfacing pulses per mile
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#3C JLN 202/203 is the JRC doppler log serial data and clock output. It does not define water or ground
speed, so the VBW bow water and ground fields are both filled with the received speed.

#3E Only one speed input must be applied, not both GPS and log. Headers accepted GP, VD, VM, VW, II

#3F receives voltages from autopilot and moves the desired rudder angle command, and display. Rudder
angle is +/- 30 degrees. Rate of change 10 deg/sec. To special order we can produce an EPROM with
different parameters

#40, centre line shaft revolutions.

#41, starboard side shaft revolutions.

#42, port side shaft revolutions. Max revs per minute 999. The KW950E measures RPM in 6 second blocks.
Locations 5B and 5C define the word (LS and MS) in binary milliseconds for the counting interval. For 10
pulses/rev use 6000 = 1770H

#43, #44. Input serial data such as radar proprietary data. Output NMEA 0183 text sentence. Reserved
characters such as “$” are filtered out of the input data.
Normally used for KW950-T text display for AMI’s VDR.

#45. Marconi Seachart serial data as intended for its remote display. Set J1 to “invert.”

#46. Connect step transmission as for stepper gyro. Rudder sensor angle is output. Allign as gyro.

#48, centre line. #49, starboard. #4A, port side. Maximum value is about 6000 RPM
The KW950E counts pulses over a period (default 400 mS) and uses it as RPM. The count is based on
sampling at 79.75 microseconds, and the period defined by the multiplication of two values in locations 5D
and 5E. Default values 79.75 x 59 (3BH) x 85 (55H) = 400 mS. The character “S” for shaft can be changed
to “E” or any ascii character at location 5F.

#4B. This option puts the KW950-E into a simulator mode, where it outputs many sentences every second
inclundig DBT, GGA, VTG, VBW, RPM, RSA, VDM

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Location
The DIN case will fit a 68 by 132 mm panel cut-out using the fixing clamps supplied. Alternatively,
it can be mounted using the trunnion mount.

Wiring
Cable entry is via glands on the rear panel. The cable tails should be long enough for the
instrument to be withdrawn for service. The glands are designed for miniature screened cable,
standard shipboard cables should be terminated at an intermediate junction box.

Earthing
The power earth line should be grounded, and the screen of the NMEA 0183 output.

Connections
Remove the Rear panel. The interface PCB will pull out to give easy access to the connectors.
Note that the connectors lift off for convenience, and may be refitted vertically or horizontally.

Power Supply SK1

+ / - DC Volts, and EARTH.
Note that the NMEA 0183 and the 5V CMOS data are connected to the power 0V line.

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Gyro Input SK2

Refer to the below table for connection details.
Stepper and Synchro Interface Wiring
Pure DC Stepper

Pure DC Stepper - Negative Steps

S1 to S1-
S2 to S2-
S3 to S3-
Common pos to S1+, S2+, S3+ ( all linked )

Pure DC Stepper - Positive Steps

S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
Common neg to S1-, S2-, S3- ( all linked )

Rectified Stepper
This requires the gyro repeater drive + and - supply which is normally available for the illumination
of the repeaters. Connect it to the “reference” input.
Ref+ = R1+ Ref- = R2-
Note that you can measure raw rectified DC on the AC scale of a multi-meter, whereas pure DC
should not register on the AC range. If in doubt use an oscilloscope.

Rectified DC Stepper - Negative Steps

S1 to S1-
S2 to S2-
S3 to S3-
common pos to S1+, S2+, S3+, Ref+ ( all linked )
Negative to Ref-

Rectified DC Stepper - Positive Steps

S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
Common neg to S1-, S2-, S3-, Ref- ( all linked )
Positive to Ref+
If Supply Line Not Available
Rectified DC Stepper - Positive Steps
S1 to S1+, and via a diode to Ref+
S2 to S2+, and via a diode to Ref+
S3 to S3+, and via a diode to Ref+
Common neg to S1-, S2-, S3-, Ref- ( all linked )

Rectified DC Stepper - Negative Steps

S1 to S1-, and via a diode to Ref-
S2 to S2-, and via a diode to Ref-
S3 to S3-, and via a diode to Ref-
Common pos to S1+, S2+, S3+, Ref+ ( all linked )

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STANDARD NEGATIVE STEP TERMINATIONS

KW950-E
GYRO DISPLAY &
INTERFACE

KW950-E DISPLAY I/F

NMEA PORT (SK 3)
A
DATA IN
B
GND
A A
B 0 DATA OUT
B

5V CMOS (SK 4)
+ 5V
D1
D2
0V

DATA IN 2 (SK5)
A
-VE STEPPER 25/70V
6 STEPS PER DEGREE B
HEADING GYRO I/P (SK2)
R1
R1+
R2-
S1+
S1
S1-
S2
S2+
S3
S2-
S3+
S3-

24V DC DC INPUT (SK 1)

+V +
GND
0V 0

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360:1 Synchro

R1 to Ref+
R2 to Ref-
S1 to S1+ and S3- via wire link
S2 to S2+ and S1- via wire link
S3 to S3+ and S2- via wire link

90X 400 Hz Contactless Transmitters

This is sometimes found on Sperry or Tokimek gyros. It looks like a synchro but has 6
connections.
R1 to Ref+ ( or Ref- )
R2 to Ref- ( or Ref+ ) ( try this if first does not follow )
S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
N to S1-,S2-,S3- ( all linked )
NOTE: If Output rotates in the wrong direction swap S1 and S2

DC Synchro 24Volts

S1 to S1+ and S3-

S2 to S2+ and S1-
S3 to S3+ and S2-

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STANDARD SYNCHRO 360:1 TERMINATIONS

NMEA PORT (SK 3)

A
DATA IN
B
GND
A A
B 0 DATA OUT
B

5V CMOS (SK 4)
+ 5V
D1
D2
0V

DATA IN 2 (SK5)
A
B
SYNCHRO 360:1
HEADING GYRO I/P (SK2)
R1 R1+
R2 R2-
S1 S1+
S2 S1-
S3 S2+
S2-
S3+
S3-

24V DC DC INPUT (SK 1)

+V +
GND
0V 0

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PULSE LOG INPUT:

Apply a voltage pulse, 4 to 30 volts to SK5. (Or SK3 1,2 in option 2C) If the source is a relay, wire
the DC supply through the relay to SK5.

200PPM Contact Closure

SK5 I/P
Com A
+ B

DC Supply SK1 DC I/P

+V +
0

0V

200PPM Voltage Pulse (4 to 30v)

SK5 I/P
+V A
0V B

DC Supply
SK1 DC I/P
+V +
0

0V

JRC JLN 202/203 LOG

A diagram from the manual allows this serial data and clock signal to be simulated (program E12,
switch position 3C) and option 3C in program E13 tested. Data is input to the NMEA input port
SK3 and the clock to SK5. Do not connect another input.

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ECHO SOUNDER INPUT

A transmit pulse must be found and applied to SK5 or SK2 R1,2 input. A receive pulse is applied
to SK2 S1 input. The pulses must be 0 to a positive voltage. The active state of the pulse is
indicated by applying power, or not, to the S2 and S3 input. (Wire it to the DC input to change the
logic. Dotted lines)
S2 = 0v = Transmit pulse active high. (High when transmitting.)
S3 = 0v = Receive pulse active high. (High when receiving.)

KW950-E DISPLAY I/F

NMEA PORT (SK 3)
A
DATA IN
B
GND
A A
B 0 DATA OUT
B

5V CMOS (SK 4)
+ 5V
D1
D2
0V

DATA IN 2 (SK5)
A
B
ECHO SOUNDER
GYRO I/P (SK2)
TX+ R1+
RX+ R2-
GND S1+
S1-
S2+
S2-
S3+
S3-

24V DC DC INPUT (SK 1)

+V +
GND
0V 0

Option 45 allows connection to the data output of a Marconi Seachart. Data goes in to SK5, with
J1 set to inverse. For survey use a correction can be entered by using the buttons, and is applied
to the data output but not the display.

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DATA INPUTS SK3 and SK5

JUMPER J1
This is set to “norm” except in the case of the Robertson SKR80 current loop data being fed into
SK5, then it must be set to “inv”

NMEA 0183 Input

“A” = NMEA 0183 A, RS232 + OR TD, RS422-
“B” = NMEA 0183 B, RS232 - or return, RS422+

Multicore screened cable should be used with the screen earthed at the transmission end.

DATA OUTPUT: SK3

This is the standard NMEA 0183 output (A-B). It can be used as RS232 compatible from A to 0.
Note that the power line 0 volts connects to “0”. Before making the connection check that there is
no more than 5 volts difference between the KW950-E output and the lines of the receiving
equipment. If a voltage exists damage may be caused to the KW950.

KW950’s output circuits can not be damaged by short circuits. It may be damaged if power is
forced into the KW950 data output. This is easily detected and the warranty does not cover such
damage.

DATA OUTPUT: SK4

For an NMEA output or similar data output, use D1, D2. For RS232 use D1, 0v.

Furuno Output:
The Furuno output replaces the low voltage stepper output and is available on SK 4 as follows :-
CLOCK H and DATA H Sk4, 1, “+5”
CLOCK C Sk4, 2, “D1”
DATA C Sk4, 3, “D2”

Pulse Output: “D1, D2 and 0v”

The Furuno data output consists of two pairs of signals, Clock ( H – Hot , C – Cold ) and also Data
( H – Hot , C – Cold ). The clock rate and data format are fixed, and it takes approximately 50mS
to send the heading information. Thus the unit has a 50ms delay between data outputs to give the
10 Hz requested output.

FUNCTION LABEL
It is a good idea to make a label to indicate the function of the display, depth in metres, speed etc.

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INTERFACE TESTING
At Switch ON
The display will flash to indicate that the repeater is not aligned.
Aligning the Repeater
Hold the AL ( Alignment ) button for 3 seconds and keep it pressed until alignment is complete..
Use the INC and DEC buttons to move the heading. If the INC or DEC button is pressed for 10
seconds the slew rate increases, briefly releasing the INC or DEC button slows the slew rate .

Illumination
The INC and DEC buttons without the Align button control the LED brightness in 32 steps.

Alarm State
If the display continues to flash after an attempt at alignment, there is a problem with the gyro
input. Check the connections and the gyro input LEDS. Press AL to clear the alarm and check
alignment.
Rate of Turn Bar Graph
The bars have the following values, 30, 60, 90, and 120 degrees per minute. The KW950 is not a
rate of turn instrument. The bar display is intended to give a simple rate of turn indication as a
better alternative to rotating LEDs.

LD1, 2, 3, 4 Input Channel LEDs

With gyro stepper input S1, 2, 3 LEDS should never be all on or all off. Stepper and synchro
signals are resolved to 1/6th degree. M-Type step is 1/3rd degree.
S1, 2, 3 LEDS indicate the state of the input signals. With a rotating stepper input they will change
in order 001 011 010 110 100 101. With rectified stepper input LD1 should be on all the time.
With a synchro input all leds are on, with each one going off for a short time only at half degree
(half rev) intervals.

PULSE LOG OPERATION:

Pulses from a log are frequently erratic. The KW950 software includes a smoothing, filtering,
algorithm to greatly enhance poor logs. You may notice a difference in reading between the
KW950 and other displays due to their method of converting pulses to a speed.
ECHO SOUNDER OPERATION:
Depth is calculated from the time difference of the transmit and receive pulse, in steps of 0.1
metres. The display adjusts for no decimal parts if the depth is more than 999.9 metres. There
may be small difference between the KW950 display and that of the echo sounder. There is a
minimum depth of about 1.5 metres to allow for the ringing of transducers. Additional advice
follows.
Switch off and on to return to normal operation.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Gyro input signals are opto-isolated and converted to digital levels, as indicated by the row of leds.
The software is responsible for tracking the changing inputs, and it has some restriction on the
tracking rate on synchro and rectified steps. The tracking rates for the different types of input are:

DC stepper, 2000 degrees per second.

Synchro and rectified stepper, Frequency/3 degrees per second. Thus a 50 Hz synchro can be
tracked at up to 16.6 degrees per second.

Full wave rectified 50 Hz stepper would be tracked at up to f/6, 33 deg/sec second.

The stepper output rate is presently set to 25 ms minimum per step. Thus the output rotation
(follow-up) speed is 6.6 degrees per second. Do not confuse tracking rate with follow up.

The NMEA 0183 output must be read on a PC or serial data reader. The NMEA output port chip is
a very rugged 74AC240.

For serviceability the ICs are all in sockets.

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BOARD LAYOUT

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Notes

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