SYNCHRO INTERFACE
KW910-M
INTRODUCTION
The interface converts synchro transmission to NMEA 0183 or IEC 61162 data. Applications
include
Gyro compass for radar, ECDIS and heading displays.
Rudder Sensor Angle used with a VDR.
Telegraph, pitch, rudder demand; The “XDR” sentence
can be used for many synchro systems.
Wind speed and direction
Log speed
The interface is a precision device, and does not require alignment
in the 1:1 mode. The interface can convert gyro ratios such as 90:1.
A DIP switch selects reference voltages over the range of 40 to 220
and signals from 40 to 90. The function and choice of data output is
set by a second DIP switch.
The KW910M replaces all previous models of the 910 range which
has been made since 1988. It is the same size and pin compatible
as regards inputs and data output.
SPECIFICATION
INPUT 1: Synchro 40 to 550 Hz. Reference 40 to 220v. Phases 40 to 90 volts.
Loading resistors 91K to 270K ohm per phase. 22K reference.
The phases have a common connection at centre of the three phase scaling
resistors to the power input 0v. Reference input is isolated by transformer.
We can supply KW910’s for voltages outside the range mentioned and for extreme
precision.
Conversion 12 bits, 0.1 degrees.+/- 0.5 degrees. Conversion rate 40 per second.
INPUT 2: NMEA 0183 port. 4800 baud.
Gyro option: Programmed for all NMEA heading sentences input.
Rudder Sensor Angle option: Input a 2nd rudder angle (or rudder demand)
Wind option: Use a 2nd interface to input speed or direction.
XDR option: A second transducer value can be input.
OUTPUT: 5v CMOS 5 mA via 47 ohms. NMEA 0183, RS422, RS232 compatible.
Data is 4800 baud NMEA 0183 format, plus an Anschutz Coursebus option.
Generally 1 per second. Refer to option list.
Gyro options: $HEHDT, $HEROT, $HCHCC, $HCHDM.
Rudder sensor angle: RSA does not necessarily = actual rudder angle. Outputs a
$ERRSA synchro transducer angle sentence with two values, first the interface’s
own angle, the second field taken from the first field entered via the NMEA input
port
Wind option: $WIMWV. The interface outputs wind speed OR direction. The other
field can be filled by input from the NMEA input port.
XDR option: More than 8 XDR identities, switch selectable. Outputs a $ERXDR
synchro transducer angle sentence with two values, first the interface’s own angle,
the second field taken from the first field entered via the NMEA input port
POWER: 9 to 32 v DC at 0.2 amps. 146 55
HOUSING: Black texture finish diecast box
222 x 155 x 55 mm for indoor bulkhead
FRONT VIEW
mounting.
222
CABLE ENTRY: Glands for 7 mm diameter cables.
FEATURES: LEDs on data in and out and bicolour status led.
Connections are lift-off terminal blocks.
RATIOS, SCALE OFFSET AND ALIGNMENT:
Synchro is generally assumed 1:1 with a 13mm CABLE GLANDS
synchro natural zero = 0 degrees, midships
etc. The KW910 may be adjusted for an
offset angle by inserting a correction in the EPROM. The ratio, or calibration
scale, can be changed by various means such as keying a table of 360 values
into the EPROM or changing the mathematics of a multiplication. This allows
synchro angle to be translated into rudder angle, for instance.
More precise details are given in the option table, and an application note is
available for engineers familiar with binary and hexadecimal programming.
ALIGNMENT: For ratios other than 1:1 an optional extra 4 button keypad is required and may
be fitted in the factory at the time of order for a small extra charge
Dec. 2004
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