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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Robertson RGC12
Gyro Compass
20220737
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NOTE! Simrad Robertson AS makes every effort to ensure that the information contained within this document is correct. However, our equipment is continuously being improved and updated, so we cannot assume liability for any errors which may occur. The information contained within this document remains the sole property of Simrad Robertson AS. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means, and the information contained within is not to be passed on to a third pa
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Installation Manual Installation Manual RGC12 Gyro Compass This document describes the installation of the Simrad Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass and optional equipment. 20220737B 1
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass Document revisions Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by A 04.01.2000 NG VP ThH B 04.10.2000 NG TR C D Document history Rev. A This is the first issue Rev. B Section 5 Optional Equipment included. RGC12 External Wiring Diagram included. 20220737B 2
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Installation Manual Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 5 2 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 6 2.1 RGC12 Master Compass........................................................................................ 6 Physical Dimensions......................................................................................
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass Introduction .......................................................................................................... 28 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 28 Installation............................................................................................................. 29 5.3 RSR77 Steering Repeater (Step)..................................................................
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Installation Manual 1 INTRODUCTION This document describes the installation of the Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass. The compass consists of the Master Compass with Sensitive Element and Control Box. The gyrocompass RGC12 is a system to detect and display true heading necessary for navigation and output data to external equipment. It has been designed for medium and large vessels and provides high accuracy and reliability on the basis of the TG-5000 series gyrocompass which has been installed on mor
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 RGC12 Master Compass Physical Dimensions Height:......................................................................... 432 mm (17,0”) Width:.......................................................................... 360 mm (14,2”) Depth:.......................................................................... 358 mm (14,1”) Weight:........................................................................... 25 kg (55 lbs) Power Voltage input:...
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Installation Manual 68-2-2 ref. EN 60945 68-2-6 ref. EN 60945 68-2-27 Not tested. 68-2-30 ref. EN 60945 68-2-32 Not applicable ref. EN 60945 68-2-52 ref. EN 60945 157-1 Not tested Note ! The equipment is approved according to the European Marine Directive 96/98/EC (Wheel mark) which incorporates the European Norm EN 60945 (IEC 945 3rd revision). 2.2 RGC12 Control Box Physical Dimensions Height:......................................................................... 570 mm (22,4”) Width:........
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass Speed error correction: .............. Automatic (200 pulse/mile is input) (GPS input) or manual 0 ~ 50 Knots settable Only the repeater compasses are corrected Speed input signal: ....................................................... Pulse signal (200 pulses/nm dry contact point) or GPS. Digital output - 1 Serial signal ports:.............................................................................. 8 Electrical specification: .................................
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Installation Manual Transmission rate:........................................... 50 msec (20x/second) Output format: STXKxxx. x, Lxx. x, R–xxx. xETX True rate Turning direction: CW (space) CCW (–) Speed L=Log P=GPS M=Manual True heading $PTKM, HEALM, XYYY, Z*hh (every 2 sec.) Checksum Alarm group Analogue signal – 1 Turn rate ports: .................................................................................. 3 –5 to +5 V (±30°/min) + --- CW turn – --- CCW turn Analogue sig
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass Input format: $GPGLL, xxxx.xx, Nxxxxx.xx, E*hh Latitude Longitude $GPVTG, xxx, T, xxx, M, xx.x,N,*hh Heading (COG), Speed (SOG) Special specifications (option) Repeater backup signal 24 VDC 1/6° step 3 circuits max. 2.5 A. Optional output signals ADD PCB Additional 6 ports 24V DC stepper output OPS PCB Additional 2 ports 35 VDC stepper output (OPS PCB can not be installed if an ADD PCB is installed.) Environmental specifications Enclosure material:
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Installation Manual 2.3 Cables No cables are included with the RGC12 delivery. See Figure 4-5 for cable connections. Note ! Check with supplied cable drawings. Cable Minimum conductor Type of cable Maximum Remarks 2 no. requirement - mm or equivalent cable length 12 x 1.5 + E AWG15 RCOP - 22 x 1.5 AWG15 RCOP - Shielded 32 x 0.5 AWG20 RCOP 1 km Shielded 42 x 1.5 AWG15 RCOP 13 m Shielded 53 x 0.5 AWG20 RCOP 13 m Shielded 64 x 0.5 AWG20 RCOP 13 m Shielded Cable Specification List (Ref. Figure 4-5)
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 General information The RGC12 Gyro Compass, part no. 44166585, is shipped in a cardboard container that includes the following parts: • RGC12 Master Compass P/N 44174001 • RGC12 Master Compass Sensitive Element P/N 44174019 • RGC12 Control Box P/N 44174027 • Spare Part and Tool Box • RGC12 Instruction Manual P/N 20220679 • RGC12 Installation Manual P/N 20220737 • Warranty Card If optional PCBs have been ordered, they are mounted in the RGC12 Master
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Installation Manual 3.3 Logistics Safety: Refer to general safety procedures Personal qualifications: Trained mechanical workers Minimum number of personnel: 1 Ship location: No recommendations Special tools required: Terminal connector tool supplied with equipment 3.4 Terminal connector tool All terminal connections are by self locking crimp terminals. A special connector tool is located in a plastic bag inside the Control Box. Insert the tool such that the hook enters the slot above the c
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 5. The safe distance for magnetic compass is clearly shown on each unit. Install units in accordance with these safe distances. 6. Be sure to install the recommended cables separated according to the function of each cable, as shown by separate cable list or inter unit wiring diagram (see Figure 4-5, page 21). 7. Be sure to install all the equipment cable more than 5 m away from radio equipment feeders if possible. 8. Connect terminals marked with to the ground term
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Installation Manual 3.6 100/110V AC Mains The Gyrocompass is pre-wired for connection to 220V AC Mains. If the Gyrocompass is connected to 100/110V AC Mains the following jumpers must be connected in the Control Box. Refer to Figure 3-1. 1. On the Power PCB connect the Jumper J1. 2. On the Term PCB connect the Jumper J3. CONTROL BOX POWER PCB J1 Make a jumper at J1 and J3 when connecting to TERM PCB 100/110V AC J3 OPT PCB Figure 3-1 Jumper connection for 100/110V AC Mains supply 20220737B 15
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass 3.7 Spare parts The Spare Part and Tool Box contains the following: Item no. Name of part Quantity For Master Compass 1 Fuse 250V, 15A (32x6mm) 2 For Control Box 2 Fuse 125V, 20A (32x6mm) 2 3 Fuse 250V, 6,3A (32x6mm) 2 4 Fuse 125V, 1A (20x5mm) 18 5 Terminal connector tool 1 For Control Box, Optional Board 6 Fuse 125V, 1A (20x5mm) 12 20220737B 16
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Installation Manual 4 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Top view 360 mm Front view 328 mm Right side Aft datum line Figure 4-1 Master Compass Dimensions 20220737B 17 432 mm 358 mm
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Robertson RGC12 Gyro Compass Figure 4-2 Master Compass Installation outline 20220737B 18
