Manual Vavitron Systems NT990ASI

NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD
NT990ASI
ANALOGUE STEERING INTERFACE
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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NT990ASI ANALOGUE STEERING INTERFACE
Index
General
Section 1 Operating Modes / Application Notes.
1.1 Demanded Position Systems.
1.2 Proportional Valve Control.
1.3 Autopilot Feedback Considerations / Options.
1.4 The “Enable” Facilities.
Section 2 Installation (Including Rudder Ref units if applicable).
2.1 Outline / Mounting Dimensions.
(NT990ASI and Rudder Ref Unit)
Section 3 Interconnecting Cables / System Block Diagrams.
(System types 1 to 6)
3.1 NT990ASI Terminal Block Services.
3.2 NT921G / NT990G / NT951G / NT991G & NT921 Series Autopilots.
3.3 - 3.8 System Types 1 to 6 Interconnection / Block Diagrams.
Section 4 Configuration / Calibration.
4.1 Setup Parameters.
4.2.1 - 4.2.6 System Types 1 to 6 Setup Tables.
4.3 Calibration of Analogue Outputs.
4.4 Calibration of Max Output Voltage.
4.5 Output Voltage Polarity.
4.6 Rudder Bias Calibration.
4.7 Gain Adjustment.
4.8 - 4.10 System Type 5 (Additional Cal Considerations).
4.11 - 4.13 System Type 6 (Additional Cal Considerations).
Section 5 Indicators and Displays.
5.1 LED Indicators
5.2 3 Digit LED Display
Section 6 NT990ASI Diagnostic Utility
Section 7 Technical Details.
7.1 NT990ASI Test Points.
7.2 NT990ASI Component Overlay and Schematic.

General:
The NT990ASI analogue steering interface provides linear control of analogue

steering machines when installed in conjunction with any of the following Navitron
Autopilot types: -
(i) Autopilot type NT921 Version 4.1 onwards.

(ii) Autopilot type NT921MK2 All Versions.
(iii) Autopilot types NT921G and NT990G Version 4.0 onwards.
(iv) Autopilot types NT951G and NT991G All versions.
NT990ASI standard features are as follows: -
i) Dual channel isolated analogue output voltage proportional to rudder

position or rudder error. (±10Vdc max).
ii) Dual installation presets to adjust for rudder gain (50mV to 500mV/°),
rudder bias (±8°) and output voltage limit (±1V to ±10Vdc).
iii) Dual isolated (10-40Vdc) enable inputs for each channel (A and B) for
maximum control flexibility.
iv) Dual volt free contacts (1A 30Vdc) to demand steering control from
steering machine.
v) Dual volt free alarm contacts (3A 30Vdc/110Vac).
vi) Dual isolated sin/cosine or single ended rudder reference input (±5Vdc
or ±15Vdc ranges).
vii) D/A output to autopilot to allow isolated rudder reference signal to
drive autopilot rudder indicator and permanent helm function.
viii) NMEA0183 output providing $YXRSA sentence for transmitting rudder
sensor angle to other equipment.
ix) A 3 digit LED display and comprehensive status LED’s are provided to
enable the status of the unit to be quickly determined.
Section 1: NT990ASI Operating Modes Defined.
1.1 Demanded Position Systems (Analogue Steering Machine Control).
Analogue steering systems normally operate on a proportional principle such that

the position of a bridge mounted ‘Follow Up’ control lever (or potentiometer) is
manually set to order a desired angle of rudder (or direction of prop thrust) and
outputs a corresponding voltage level to the steering machine control system.
The control system causes the steering machine(s) to respond until the demanded
angle (position) is achieved as confirmed to the control systems amplifiers by the
steering machine position feedback signal.
A closed loop control system which results, can accept input (position demand)
signals from potentiometric Follow Up controls or from a galvanically isolated
external source such as the NT990ASI for Autopilot control of the steering
machine(s).
NB. It is important to note that these proprietary closed loop control systems may
offer additional features which may be relevant to Autopilot installation and cable
arrangements as follows: -
(i) Steering machine position feedback (Sin/Cos or single ended) for use
by suitably equipped external users such as the NT990ASI (see
section 1.3)
(ii) Manual/Auto changeover switch facilities built into the main steering
control system which automatically disables or enables the Autopilot
system (see section 1.4).
FIG 1.1 – Basic Demanded Position Principle

(Will function with or without dedicated Autopilot feedback – see section 1.3)
1.2 Proportional Steering Valve Control.

(Demanded Position versus Proportional Error Systems).
Proportional control valves typically require the application of analogue voltage input
which alters the valve oil flow characteristics to control the volume of oil passed to
the steering ram(s).
Below a specified threshold voltage level, the proportional valve is closed. When the
analogue input signal reaches and exceeds the threshold level, the valve opens and
permits oil flow which increases in proportion to further increase in input voltage until
maximum oil flow is achieved commensurate with maximum input signal.
These valves (Port & Stbd directional control) may be components of a closed loop
steering control system incorporating an integral rudder position feedback signal.
FIG 1.2.1 – Demanded Position System using Proportional Valves

(Will function with or without dedicated Autopilot feedback – See Section 1.3)
1.2.2 Conversely, Proportional valves may be components of a steering actuator

configuration which operates without internal feedback as an open loop system.
These configurations are Proportional Error Systems which must employ a standard
Navitron Rudder Reference Unit (or compatible alternative) to continuously signal
the actual rudder position to the Autopilot Control Unit.
(See FIG 1.2.2)

FIG 1.2.2 – Basic Proportional Error Principle

(External Rudder Reference Unit essential)
1.3 Autopilot System Feedback Considerations.
1.3.1 Proportional Error Systems (Section 1.2.2 refers).
Autopilot system installation must include a standard Navitron Rudder Reference

Unit (or equivalent) to provide continuous rudder position information for the
Autopilot Control Unit.
1.3.2 Demanded Position Systems (Sections 1.1 and 1.2 refer).
Autopilot system installation is not obliged to include a dedicated Rudder Reference

Unit. However, where practicable, it is always better to provide steering
machine/rudder position feedback for the Autopilot Control Unit.
Feedback Application Note
When used in conjunction with the NT990ASI (Analogue Steering Interface) the
Autopilot System will function with or without a steering machine position feedback
signal. However, if no feedback signal is available, the Autopilot Rudder Indicator
display will not function and the Automatic Permanent Helm (APH) facility will be
partially restricted. In addition, the Port/Stbd rudder demand chevrons located on
the Autopilot control panel will not illuminate.
(The Actual steering machine position will be unknown to the Autopilot Control Unit
at the instant of Autopilot engagement therefore the APH ‘sample and hold’ facility
will not be available and the steering machine will be moved to the midships – fore
and aft position – at commencement of Automatic steering which will remove any
manually determined rudder offset and might result in a temporary change of
heading. Ultimately however, any steering machine offset angle required to steer the
vessel dead ahead on the specified course will still be calculated and automatically
adjusted by the Autopilot APH circuitry but this will occur over a period of time
following initial engagement)
N.B. Where practicable, it is always better to provide steering machine position

feedback for the Autopilot Control Unit.
1.3.2 Demanded Position Systems (Sections 1.1 and 1.2 refer) Continued.
Feedback Options
Any Analogue steering system inherently capable of follow up operation will

normally be a closed loop system containing a feedback reference signal which is
continuously compared with the Bridge/Wheelhouse positional demands.
The feedback signal type will normally be of the Sin/Cos or single ended (variable
dc from potentiometer) type (see Fig 1.3).
Fully isolated feedback input stages are available within the NT990ASI to accept
Sin/Cos or single ended signals extracted from the steering machine follow up
system (Term N°s 11-16 refer).
If no suitable proprietary feedback signal extraction is possible, consideration should

be given to a standard Navitron Rudder Reference Unit mechanically coupled to the
steering machine to provide feedback information directly to the Autopilot Control
Unit. (See FIG
+ +
0 0
Single Ended Unipolar Single Ended Bipolar

- Feedback Reference - Feedback Reference
NB. Feedback voltage Ranges are ± 5v or ±15Vdc and are Link selectable (FIG 1.4
Links 5+6) within the NT990ASI. Unipolar/Bipolar operation is automatically
assessed by the NT990ASI.
+ +
0 0
- -
Sin/Cos Unipolar Sin/Cos Bipolar
Feedback Reference Feedback Reference
FIG 1.3 – Feedback Signal types accepted by the NT990ASI
Note: Dual isolated input stages are provided for proprietary rudder feedback
signals from both steering machines A & B. Feedback signal A is selected if steering
machine A is enabled or both A & B are enabled. Feedback signal B is selected if
only steering machine B is enabled. See section 1.4 for Enable Facility details.
1.3.3 Current (4 – 20mA) Feedback.
Whilst the NT990ASI is designed for Analogue voltage outputs and Feedback
signals (single ended or Sin/Cos) current feedback (4-20mA) can also be
accommodated via the inclusion of fixed resistors connected between the feedback
input port terminals of the NT990ASI as shown below: -
Terminals 11 and 12 = Channel A Feedback

Terminals 14 and 15 = Channel B Feedback
Terminals 11, 12,13 = Channel A Feedback

Terminals 14, 15,16 = Channel B Feedback
In both cases set link 5 & link 6 for ±5v range.

1.4 NT990ASI Enable Facilities.
Each of the two isolated output channels (Channel A and Channel B) requires two
enable inputs to be present before the outputs will become active.
The enable inputs are referred to as SELECT inputs, a total of four are available
(Select 1 and 2 for Channel A and Select 1 and 2 for Channel B).
Each Select input is opto isolated from the NT990ASI to eliminate common mode
supply complications and will accept an enable signal from a main steering console
or Channel A/B changeover switch (as required) within the range 10-40Vdc.
Channel A Select (Enable) Inputs Channel B Select (Enable) Inputs

Select 1 ... Terminals 35 & 36 Select 1 …Terminals 25 & 26
Select 2 … Terminals 33 & 34 Select 2 … Terminals 23 & 24
Examples: -
Note 1: If no external select lines are required or if only one set of select lines are to
be used, the unenergised select terminals can be enabled by LINK selection
within the NT990ASI (See FIG 1.4 Links 1 - 4).
LINK 1 LINK 2
LINK 5 LINK 6 LINK 3 LINK 4
LINK 1 – Channel A Select 2 Always Enabled Enable if 10-40Vdc

present on Term 33 & 34
LINK 2 – Channel A Select 1 Always Enabled Enable if 10-40Vdc

Enable if 10-40Vdc
LINK 3 – Channel B Select 2 Always Enabled
Enable if 10-40Vdc
LINK 4 – Channel B Select 1 Always Enabled
LINK 5 & LINK 6 – Rudder Reference Input Range ±5Vdc ±15Vdc
FIG 1.4 – NT990ASI Link Positions

(Select Lines and Feedback Voltage)
Section 2: NT990ASI Installation (FIG 2.1) Compass Safe Distance – 0.5m
The NT990ASI is not suitable for external location and should be installed close to
the Autopilot Control Unit in a sheltered position which is accessible for cable
connection and calibration purposes.
Mounting holes (4 off) are provided in the base of the NT990ASI and are accessible
when the lid is removed.
Outline dimensions and mounting details are shown in FIG 2.1.
FIG 2.1 – NT990ASI Outline & Mounting Dimensions
2.2 Rudder Reference Unit Installation (if applicable).

Mounting Dimensions are shown in FIG 2.2.1.
The Rudder Reference Unit should be located and secured in the steering
compartment, or tiller flat, such that the Reference Unit arm (X) may be
mechanically coupled to the Rudder arm (Y) to provide a linear angular
relationship between Rudder arm and Reference Unit arm movements (see
Figure 2.2.2).
165mm 145mm
35mm
100mm
150mm
8mm
8mm 75
165mm
130mm
7mm
25mm
M6
300mm
FIG 2.2.1 Rudder Reference Unit Outline Dimensions.
STBD RUDDER PORT
AFT
B A
Y
STBD
θ θ
FIG 2.2.2 Rudder Reference Unit Installation.
N.B. The relative arm lengths of X and Y (the X: Y ratio) should be nominally
1.5:1 and angles θ between arms X and Y and the connecting rod should be
90° when the rudder is amidships.
Section 3: Interconnecting Cables.
NT990ASI Terminal block services are shown in FIG 3.1.
Details of standard interconnecting cables are shown on FIG 3.2.1 for

NT921G/NT990G Autopilot Control Units and FIG 3.2.2 for NT921 Autopilot Control
Units.
NB. The total number of interconnecting cables actually required may be less than
shown dependent on feedback and ‘Enable’ configurations in addition to the number
of steering machines involved.
Refer to section 1.4 to determine if additional cables are required to provide enable
facilities from the steering console. Refer to section 1.3 to determine if additional
cables are required to provide rudder feedback facilities.
FIG’s 3.3 to 3.8 should be consulted to identify the system type and associated
cable requirements between the Autopilot Control Unit and the NT990ASI, steering
control console (if applicable) and the steering machine(s).
Do not connect the output cables to the steering machines. These are connected
after output voltage limit calibration (section 4 refers)
System Types can be identified as follows: -
(i) System Type 1:

Steering machine has integral Feedback but integral
feedback not available to Autopilot system and not possible See FIG 3.3
to fit Navitron Rudder Ref Unit
(ii) System Type 2:
Steering machine has integral Feedback which is single
ended or SIN/COS and is available to the Autopilot system See FIG 3.4
via connection to the Feedback ports of the NT990ASI
(iii) System Type 3:
Steering machine has integral Feedback but integral
Feedback not available to Autopilot system therefore
See FIG 3.5
Navitron Rudder Ref Unit (or compatible equivalent) to be
fitted
(iv) System Type 4:
Steering machines have integral Feedback but integral
Feedback not available to Autopilot System therefore two
Navitron Rudder Ref Units (or compatible equivalent) to be
fitted.
See FIG 3.6
NB This system only valid if selection is required between
steering machines (i.e. Select A or B). If both steering
machines (A and B) are always to be used simultaneously –
use system 3 Feedback configuration.
(v) System Type 5:

Steering machines have Proportional Valves with differential
inputs but no integral Feedback (Proportional Error System)
for conversion to demanded position system by use of
Navitron Rudder Ref Units to provide Feedback to
See FIG 3.7
differential Input.
NB Where only one steering machine is involved, use

system 6.
(vi) System Type 6:
Steering machine has Proportional Valve with differential
input but no integral Feedback (Proportional Error System)
therefore ‘Error’ signal only to be provided by NT990ASI See FIG 3.8
with Error / APH/RAI signal for the Control Unit provided
directly from Navitron Rudder Ref Unit
FIG 3.1 - NT990ASI Terminal Block Services
NT990ASI
Function
Terminal
1 +12v Supply
2 0v Supply
3 RRU Signal
4 0v Reference
5 Reserved
6 Clock
7 ASI/BTI Data
8 NMEA0183 O/P A
(Sentence $YXRSA, Rudder
9 NMEA0183 O/P B
Sensor Angle)
10 0v
11 Common A Channel A Sin/Cos or Single

12 Sin/Single Ended A Ended Isolated Rudder Reference
13 Cos A Input
14 Common B Channel B Sin/Cos or Single

15 Sin/Single Ended B Ended Isolated Rudder Reference
16 Cos B Input
17 Fail Relay B Volt Free Contact

18 Fail Relay B Rated 3A 110V AC
19 On Relay B Volt Free Contact

20 On Relay B Rated 1A 30Vdc To Steering
21 -VE Voltage O/P B 50-500mV/°, ±10Vdc Machine B
22 +VE Voltage O/P B Stbd is +VE
23 -VE Select 2 I/P B Opto Isolated I/P

24 +VE Select 2 I/P B 10-40Vdc
25 -VE Select 1 I/P B Opto Isolated I/P

26 +VE Select 1 I/P B 10-40Vdc
27 Fail Relay A Volt Free Contact

28 Fail Relay A Rated 3A 110VAC
29 On Relay A Volt Free Contact

30 On Relay A Rated 1A 30Vdc To Steering
31 -VE Voltage O/P A 50-500mV/°, ±10Vdc Machine A
32 +VE Voltage O/P A Stbd is +VE
33 -VE Select 2 I/P A Opto Isolated I/P

34 +VE Select 2 I/P A 10-40Vdc
35 -VE Select 1 I/P A Opto Isolated I/P

36 +VE Select 1 I/P A 10-40Vdc
FIG 3.2.1 – NT921G/990G/951G/991G with NT990ASI

Autopilot System Interconnecting Cables
Suitable connection points may be available

at steering system control console
Cable N° Cable Type Cable Size

1 2 Core Screened 0.22mm² 7 / 0.2mm
FIG 3.2.2 – NT921 MKI & MKII Autopilot System Interconnecting cables.
Suitable connection points may be available

at steering system control console
Cable N° Cable Type Cable Size

1 6 Core 0.5mm² 16 / 0.2mm
3 6 Core 0.5mm² 16 / 0.2mm
5 6 Core 0.5mm² 16 / 0.2mm
7 2 Core 1.0mm² 32 / 0.2mm
System 1. Connection details for demanded position system with integral rudder feedback but without feedback signal
available to the Autopilot (no RAI, APH sample/hold, demand indicators port/starboard).
NT921G/NT990G NT990ASI
AUTOPILOT
CLOCK 19 GREEN ISOLATED

DATA 20 WHITE RUDDER COMMON A 11
+12V 21 RED POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED A 12
INPUT COS A 13
0V 26 BLACK FAIL RELAY A

BLUE 27
1 +12V 28
RED
PROPRIETARY CLOSED LOOP
BLACK 2 0V
ON RELAY A STEERING SYSTEM WITH
3 RRU SIG OUT
29 INTEGRAL RUDDER POSITION
BLUE 4 0V REF
OR 30 FEEDBACK
5 RESERVED
GREEN 6 CLOCK
ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE A 31 VOLTAGE
WHITE 7 DATA
OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE A 32 INPUT
NT921/
NT921MK2 STEERING MACHINE A
AUTOPILOT CABLE ISOLATED CABLE
No 6. RUDDER COMMON B 14 No 11.
DATA 14 WHITE POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED B 15
INPUT COS B 16
CLOCK 21 GREEN
+12V 22 RED FAIL RELAY B
17 OPTIONAL SECOND
18 PROPRIETARY CLOSED LOOP
0V 27 BLACK STEERING SYSTEM WITH
BLUE ON RELAY B INTEGRAL RUDDER POSITION
19 FEEDBACK
20
NOTE: Cable numbers referred to ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE B 21 VOLTAGE

are shown as follows :- OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE B 22 INPUT
NT921G/NT990G – Fig 3.2.1 STEERING MACHINE B

NT921/NT921MK2 – Fig 3.2.2 CABLE
Fig 3.3 No 12.
System 2. Connection details for demanded position system with integral rudder feedback (Sin/Cos or single ended) signal
available to the Autopilot via the NT990ASI.
AUTOPILOT CABLE
No 13.

DATA 20 WHITE RUDDER COMMON A 11 COMMON FEEDBACK
+12V 21 RED POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED A 12 SIN/SINGLE ENDED SIGNAL
INPUT COS A 13 COS OUTPUT
RRU SIG IN 25 YELLOW
BLUE 27 PROPRIETARY CLOSED
28 LOOP STEERING SYSTEM
RED 1 +12V
WITH INTEGRAL RUDDER
BLACK 2 0V
ON RELAY A CABLE POSITION FEEDBACK
YELLOW 3 RRU SIG OUT
4 0V REF 29 No 11.
BLUE
OR 5 RESERVED 30
6 CLOCK STEERING
GREEN
ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE A 31 VOLTAGE MACHINE A
WHITE 7 DATA
NT921/
NT921MK2
AUTOPILOT CABLE ISOLATED
No 6. RUDDER COMMON B 14 COMMON FEEDBACK
DATA 14 WHITE POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED B 15 SIN/SINGLE ENDED SIGNAL
INPUT COS B 16 COS OUTPUT
CLOCK 21 GREEN
+12V 22 RED CABLE
FAIL RELAY B
No 14. OPTIONAL SECOND
17
RRU SIG IN 26 YELLOW 18 PROPRIETARY CLOSED
0V 27 BLACK LOOP STEERING SYSTEM
BLUE ON RELAY B CABLE WITH INTEGRAL RUDDER
19 No 12. POSITION FEEDBACK
20
NOTE: Cable numbers referred to STEERING
are shown as follows :- ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE B 21 VOLTAGE MACHINE B
OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE B 22 INPUT
NT921G/NT990G – Fig 3.2.1
NT921/NT921MK2 – Fig 3.2.2
Fig 3.4
System 3. Connection details for demanded position system with integral rudder feedback employing a Navitron
NT920RRU to provide a feedback signal directly to the Autopilot control unit.
AUTOPILOT

RED 24 +7V
INPUT COS A 13
GREEN 25 RRU SIG IN PROPRIETARY
0V 26 BLACK FAIL RELAY A CLOSED LOOP
BLUE 41 0V STEERING SYSTEM
BLUE 27
28 WITH INTEGRAL
RED 1 +12V
RUDDER POSITION
BLACK 2 0V
ON RELAY A FEEDBACK RUDDER
3 RRU SIG OUT
4 0V REF 29
OR BLUE
5 RESERVED 30
GREEN 6 CLOCK
ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE A 31 VOLTAGE
WHITE 7 DATA
NT921/
NT921MK2
CABLE
AUTOPILOT ISOLATED
No 6. RED 1
RUDDER COMMON B 14 CABLE
GREEN 2
DATA 14 WHITE POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED B 15 No 11. 3
BLUE
INPUT COS B 16
CLOCK 21 GREEN
+12V 22 RED FAIL RELAY B NT920RRU
RED 25 +7V 17
GREEN 26 RRU SIG IN 18
0V 27 BLACK
BLUE 35 0V BLUE ON RELAY B
19
20 CABLE
NOTE: Cable numbers referred to
No 5.
are shown as follows :- ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE B 21
OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE B 22
NT921G/NT990G – Fig 3.2.1
NT921/NT921MK2 – Fig 3.2.2
Fig 3.5
System 4. Connection details for demanded position system with integral rudder feedback employing two Navitron NT920RRUs
to provide an autopilot feedback signal via the NT990ASI for selectable steering machine A or B.
NT921G/NT990G NT990ASI STEERING MACHINE A

AUTOPILOT CABLE
No 13. PROPRIETARY CLOSED LOOP
STEERING SYSTEM WITH
CLOCK 19 GREEN ISOLATED INTEGRAL RUDDER POSITION
DATA 20 WHITE RUDDER COMMON A 11 FEEDBACK
RED 24 +7V
INPUT COS A 13
RRU SIG IN 25 YELLOW
0V 26 BLACK FAIL RELAY A VOLTAGE
BLUE 41 0V INPUT
BLUE 27 RUDDER
1 +12V 28
RED
BLACK 2 0V CABLE
ON RELAY A NT920RRU
YELLOW 3 RRU SIG OUT No 11.
4 0V REF 29
CABLE OR BLUE RED 1
5 RESERVED 30
No 5. 2
GREEN 6 CLOCK 3
ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE A 31
WHITE 7 DATA BLUE
OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE A 32
NT921/ CABLE
NT921MK2 No 14. STEERING MACHINE B
AUTOPILOT CABLE
ISOLATED
No 6.
RUDDER COMMON B 14 PROPRIETARY CLOSED LOOP
DATA 14 WHITE POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED B 15 STEERING SYSTEM WITH
INPUT COS B 16 INTEGRAL RUDDER POSITION
CLOCK 21 GREEN FEEDBACK
+12V 22 RED FAIL RELAY B CABLE
RED 25 +7V 17 No 12.
RRU SIG IN 26 YELLOW 18
0V 27 BLACK VOLTAGE
BLUE 35 0V BLUE ON RELAY B INPUT
RUDDER
19
20
NOTE: Cable numbers referred to NT920RRU
OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE B 22 RED 1
NT921G/NT990G – Fig 3.2.1 2
3
NT921/NT921MK2 – Fig 3.2.2
BLUE
Fig 3.6
System 5. Connection details for dual demanded position system using the differential inputs of proprietary proportional
valve controllers and Navitron NT920RRUs to provide valve and Autopilot feedback signals.
RUDDER
CABLE PROPORTIONAL
NT921G/NT990G NT990ASI No 13. VALVE STACK
AUTOPILOT

+12V 21 PROPRIETARY
RED POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED A 12
PROPORTIONAL
INPUT COS A 13
RRU SIG IN 25 VALVE CONTROLLER
YELLOW
REFERENCE 1
BLUE 27 2
SUPPLY
28 3
RED 1 +12V
BLACK 2 0V VREF/2
ON RELAY A STEERING
YELLOW 3 RRU SIG OUT
29 MACHINE A
BLUE 4 0V REF
OR 30 NT920RRU
5 RESERVED
GREEN 6 CLOCK
WHITE 7 DATA
NT921/ CABLE RUDDER
NT921MK2 No 11.
AUTOPILOT CABLE ISOLATED PROPORTIONAL
No 6. RUDDER COMMON B 14 VALVE STACK
DATA 14 WHITE POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED B 15
INPUT COS B 16
CLOCK 21 GREEN
17 CABLE PROPRIETARY
RRU SIG IN 26 YELLOW 18 No 14. PROPORTIONAL
0V 27 BLACK
VALVE CONTROLLER
BLUE ON RELAY B CABLE
19 No 12. REFERENCE 1
20 SUPPLY 2
NOTE: Cable numbers referred to 3
are shown as follows :- ISOLATED VOLTAGE -VE B 21 VREF/2 STEERING
OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE B 22
NT921G/NT990G – Fig 3.2.1 MACHINE B
NT921/NT921MK2 – Fig 3.2.2 NT920RRU
Fig 3.7
System 6. Connection details for Proportional error system employing a Navitron NT920RRU
to provide an Autopilot feedback signal (feedback signal essential).
AUTOPILOT
PROPRIETARY
PROPORTIONAL VALVE
CLOCK 19 GREEN ISOLATED CONTROLLER
RED 24 +7V
INPUT COS A 13 VOLTAGE
GREEN 25 RRU SIG IN
INPUT
BLUE 41 0V
BLUE 27
1 +12V 28
RED
BLACK 2 0V
3 RRU SIG OUT ON RELAY A
4 0V REF 29
OR BLUE
5 RESERVED 30
GREEN 6 CLOCK RUDDER
WHITE 7 DATA
NT921/
CABLE
NT921MK2
CABLE No 11.
AUTOPILOT ISOLATED
No 6.
RUDDER COMMON B 14
DATA 14 WHITE PROPORTIONAL
POSITION SIN/SNG ENDED B 15
INPUT COS B 16 VALVE STACK
CLOCK 21 GREEN
RED 25 +7V 17 RED 1
GREEN 26 RRU SIG IN 18 2
GREEN
0V 27 BLACK BLUE 3
BLUE 35 0V BLUE ON RELAY B
19
NT920RRU
20
NOTE: Cable numbers referred to
OUTPUT ±10Vdc MAX +VE B 22 CABLE
NT921G/NT990G – Fig 3.2.1 No 5.
NT921/NT921MK2 – Fig 3.2.2
Fig 3.8
Section 4: Configuration & Calibration.
The NT990ASI can automatically disengage the autopilot & place it in STANDBY
mode if the NT990ASI outputs are disabled, for example when switching to manual
steering. This mode is referred to as REMOTE STANDBY.
(This is a useful feature since any manually ordered change of heading will be
automatically ‘tracked’ by the Autopilot).
The NT990ASI Remote Standby feature can be disabled via a SETUP parameter.
If Remote Standby is disabled the Autopilot will always engage when the MODE
switch is set to ON even if no ASI output channels are enabled.
If the remote standby feature is enabled (default is enabled) the NT990ASI can be
set so that it will only allow the Autopilot to engage with both channels or with only
one channel enabled. This ‘ALL’ or ‘ONE’ parameter affects the way the remote
standby feature operates.
If set to ‘ALL’ then all NT990ASI outputs must be enabled in order for the Autopilot
to engage. If any outputs are disabled then the Autopilot will be in Remote Standby
(if the autopilot is set to ON).
If set to ‘ONE’ then the Autopilot will engage (when set to ON) with only one channel
available.
4.1 Setup Parameters.
There are a total of 13 parameters within the setup programme which are listed in
Table 4.1
The NT990ASI is equipped with a 6 way DIL switch (SW1 to SW6) and a 3 digit LED
display to facilitate easy adjustment of setup parameters.
The 6 way DIL switch has the following functions: -
SW1 --- Enter SETUP mode

SW2 --- Enter DIAGNOSTIC mode
SW3 --- Enter CALIBRATION mode
SW4 --- NEXT parameter
SW5 --- UP / INCREMENT parameter value
SW6 --- DOWN / DECREMENT parameter value
ON
OFF
To enter setup mode set SW1 ON. The 3 digit LED display will show “SET”
alternating with “UP”.
Table 4.1 – Details of Set Up parameters.

PARAMETER ENUNCIATOR VALUES COMMENT
Indicates start of SETUP mode table
1 SEt UP N/A
When set to ALL the NT990ASI will only allow the autopilot to
engage if both / all ASI output channels are enabled.
ALL/onE N/A
2 When set to onE the NT990ASI will allow the autopilot to engage
if either / any ASI output channel is enabled.
The rSb parameter enables or disables the autopilot REMOTE

STANDBY mode.
If set to On the NT990ASI will force the autopilot into remote

standby mode unless all or one (as defined above) ASI outputs
are enabled. In remote standby mode the autopilot will not engage
if set to ON or REMOTE and will remain in servo follow mode with
3 rSb On/OFF
the REMOTE LED flashing.
If rSb is set to OFF then the autopilot will be allowed to engage

unconditionally. The normal setting is rSb ON but where both
channel select inputs are linked within the ASI (LINKS 1,2,3 & 4)
the rSb ON/OFF selection is irrelevant.
The voltage output for channel A can be set to be proportional to

the absolute position of the required rudder angle (POS) or
proportional to the error (Err) of the rudder position (the difference
between the required position and the actual position).
4 CHA POS/Err
Normally the POS mode is used; the Err selection is only used for
proportional valve systems with no integral rudder position
feedback signal.
As above for channel B.

5 CHb POS/Err
Rudder reference unit type. Sin/Cosine (S-C) or single ended
6 rru S-C/Sng
(Sng). See Section 1.3 for details.
If rru set to S-C calibrates the midpoint of feedback input voltage
excursion. Rotate rudder reference unit A 360° (or max port to
max stbd excursion) then toggle SW6.
7 rrA rot 360 N/A
If rru type set to single ended (Sng) then this step is skipped
automatically.
Set rudder A to amidships and toggle SW6 to calibrate.

8 rrA SEt 0 N/A
Set rudder A to 20° STBD, toggle SW6 to calibrate gain and
9 rrA SEt 20 N/A
direction.
If rru set to S-C calibrates the midpoint of feedback input voltage
excursion. Rotate rudder reference unit A 360° (or max port to
max stbd excursion) then toggle SW6.
10 rrB rot 360 N/A
If rru type set to single ended (Sng) then this step is skipped
automatically.
Set rudder B to amidships and toggle SW6 to calibrate.

11 rrB SEt 0 N/A
Set rudder B to 20° STBD, toggle SW6 to calibrate gain and
12 rrB SEt 20 N/A
direction.
End of setup table.
13 End N/A
4.1 Setup Parameters (continued).
The following switches are used throughout the setup procedure: -
SW4 Toggle ON & OFF to step to the next parameter in the setup table.
NB If SW4 is left in the ON position for more than 1.5 seconds the setup
parameters will be ‘Clocked’ through automatically
SW5 Used to increment value or toggled to set an automatic value.

SW6 Used to decrement value or toggled to set an automatic value.
If a parameter is altered it is saved in the non-volatile memory when the next

parameter is selected or when exiting the SETUP mode. If the autopilot is switched
off with the NT990ASI in SETUP mode then changes will be lost unless the next
parameter has been selected.
To step past any parameter without altering it, simply use SW4 to select the next
parameter. Parameters are only altered if SW5 or SW6 are set to ON.
4.2 Configuration of Setup Parameters.
Power up the autopilot by setting the MODE switch to STANDBY. Check the
NT990ASI powers up, the 3 digit LED display should go through segment test,
software version number and then “STA” (status) followed by “03”.
(i) NT921G/990G/951G/991G Autopilot Setup Mode entry: -
Set the Autopilot into SET UP mode by pressing TEST (ALARMS) and
CANCEL (ALARMS) keys for 5 seconds (see section 3.4 Installation &
Technical manual). Disable the solenoids as detailed in section 3.17
Installation & Technical manual. Step to the output ratio parameter by
pressing TEST (ALARMS). Leave autopilot in SET UP mode to
prevent RRU FAIL alarms whilst calibrating the RRU inputs to the
NT990ASI.
OR
(ii) NT921 / NT921MK2 Autopilot Setup Mode Entry: -
Enter the Setup mode.

(RADIONAV switch OFF → HI → OFF 3 times within 5 seconds
confirmed by ‘SET UP’ display (NT921 Installation & Operation Manual
section 4.3 refers)
Set the RADIONAV switch to LO and the MODE switch to ON and

back to STANDBY until the parameter ‘SOL ON’ is displayed. Set the
parameter to “SOL OFF” by setting the RADIONAV switch to HI and
back to LO.
Save the value by MODE switch operation to ON and back to

STANDBY.
Leave in setup mode to prevent RRU Fail Alarms whilst calibrating

RRU inputs to NT990ASI
(iii) Set the NT990ASI into “SETUP” mode by setting DIL switch 1 ON. The LED
display should confirm setup mode by showing “SET UP”. Proceed through
the setup table as appropriate to the system type: -
System 1 = Table 4.2.1
and set the parameters to the required values to match the steering gear and
rudder feedback signal types.
PARAMETER ENUNCIATOR REQUIRED VALUE COMMENT
1 SEt UP N/A Indicates start of SETUP mode table
2 ALL/onE N/A Set to ALL or onE as required.
3 rSb On/OFF Set to On or OFF as required.
4 CHA POS Set for POSition output.
5 CHb POS Set for POSition output.

Parameters 6 to 12 are associated with rudder position feedback calibration within the NT990ASI.
Since there is no feedback signal available these parameters are irrelevant and can be ignored. Set
SW1 OFF to exit Set Up mode.
NOTE: Since there is no feedback signal available ensure that the RRU signal from
the NT990ASI terminal 3 is not connected to the Autopilot otherwise the
rudder indicator may show an unstable value with resultant RRU fail alarms.
Table 4.2.1. Set Up parameter details for System 1. Demanded position

system with integral rudder feedback but without feedback signal available to
the Autopilot (no RAI, APH sample/hold, demand indicators port/starboard).
REQUIRED
PARAMETER ENUNCIATOR COMMENT
VALUE
Set to Sin/Cosine (S-C) or single ended
6 rru S-C/Sng (Sng) feedback signal to match signal type
from steering system.
If rru set to S-C rotate rudder A 360° (or
max port to max stbd excursion) then
toggle SW6.
7 rrA rot 360 N/A
If rru type set to single ended (Sng) then
this step is skipped automatically.
Set rudder A to amidships and toggle SW6
8 rrA SEt 0 N/A
to calibrate.
Set rudder A to 20° STBD, toggle SW6 to
9 rrA SEt 20 N/A
calibrate gain and direction.
Parameters 10 to 12 are associated with calibrating feedback channel B. If only one steering system
is connected these can be ignored and SW1 set to OFF to exit Set Up mode. If two steering systems
are connected proceed to calibrate feedback channel B as detailed below.
If rru set to S-C rotate rudder B 360° (or
max port to max stbd excursion) then toggle
SW6.
10 rrB rot 360 N/A
If rru type set to single ended (Sng) then
this step is skipped automatically.
Set rudder B to amidships and toggle SW6
11 rrB SEt 0 N/A
to calibrate.
Set rudder B to 20° STBD, toggle SW6 to
12 rrB SEt 20 N/A
End of setup table. Set SW1 OFF to exit Set
13 End N/A
Up mode.
NOTE: As a feedback signal is available ensure RRU feedback signal (yellow core)
is connected to Autopilot and terminal 3 NT990ASI. Check and calibrate (if
necessary) midships and RRU gain on Autopilot control unit. Refer to
NT921G/990G/951G/991G Autopilot Installation Manual sections 3.13, 3.15
& 3.16 or NT921MK2 Installation Manual sections 4.9 to 4.11 as
appropriate.

system with integral rudder feedback (Sin/Cos or single ended) signal
available to the Autopilot via the NT990ASI.

Indicates start of SETUP mode
1 SEt UP N/A
table

Since there is no feedback signal connected to the NT990ASI these parameters are irrelevant and
can be ignored. Set SW1 OFF to exit Set Up mode.
NOTE: As a feedback signal is connected directly from a standard NT920RRU to

the Autopilot ensure the RRU feedback signal from terminal 3 NT990ASI is
not connected to the Autopilot. Calibrate RRU phasing, midships and gain
on Autopilot control unit. Refer to NT921G/990G/951G/991G Autopilot
Installation Manual sections 3.13, 3.15 & 3.16 or NT921MK2 Installation
Manual sections 4.9 to 4.11 as appropriate.

system with integral rudder feedback employing a Navitron NT920RRU to
provide a feedback signal directly to the Autopilot control unit.
REQUIRED
VALUE
6 rru Sng Set to single ended (Sng) feedback signal.
Set rudder A to amidships and toggle SW6 to

8 rrA SEt 0 N/A
calibrate.

9 rrA SEt 20 N/A
Set rudder B to amidships and toggle SW6 to

11 rrB SEt 0 N/A
calibrate.

12 rrB SEt 20 N/A
End of setup table. Set SW1 OFF to exit Set Up

13 End N/A
mode.
appropriate.

system with integral rudder feedback employing two Navitron NT920RRUs to
provide an autopilot feedback signal via the NT990ASI for selectable steering
machine A or B.
REQUIRED
VALUE
6 rru Sng Set to single ended (Sng) feedback signal.
Set rudder A to midships and toggle SW6 to

8 rrA SEt 0 N/A
calibrate.

9 rrA SEt 20 N/A
Set rudder B to midships and toggle SW6 to

11 rrB SEt 0 N/A
calibrate.

12 rrB SEt 20 N/A
End of setup table. Set SW1 OFF to exit Set Up

13 End N/A
mode.
appropriate.
Table 4.2.5. Set Up parameter details for System 5. Dual demanded position
system using the differential inputs of proprietary proportional valve
controllers and Navitron NT920RRUs to provide valve and Autopilot feedback
signals.

Indicates start of SETUP mode
1 SEt UP N/A
table
4 CHA Err Set for Error output.

Parameter 5 is redundant. (In this system only one rudder can be controlled therefore this parameter
can be ignored).
Since there is no feedback signal connected to the NT990ASI these parameters are irrelevant and
can be ignored. Set SW1 OFF to exit Set Up mode.
NOTE: As a feedback signal is connected directly from a standard NT920RRU to

the Autopilot ensure the RRU feedback signal from terminal 3 NT990ASI is
not connected to the Autopilot. Calibrate RRU phasing, midships and gain
on Autopilot control unit, refer to NT921G/990G/951G/991G Autopilot
Installation Manual sections 3.13, 3.15 & 3.16 or NT921MK2 Installation
Manual sections 4.9 to 4.11 as appropriate.
Table 4.2.6. Set Up parameter details for System 6. Proportional error system
employing a Navitron NT920RRU to provide an Autopilot feedback signal
(feedback signal essential).
Returning to Normal Mode Operation.
When the setup parameters have been set, return to normal mode operation by
setting DIL SW1 OFF. Ensure that any necessary Autopilot RRU calibration
procedures have been completed as noted in the relevant setup table
NT921G/990G/951G/991G Autopilots: -
On the autopilot press TEST (ALARMS) and CANCEL (ALARMS) simultaneously
for 5 seconds to exit SET UP mode. Proceed to section 4.3 for Calibration of
Analogue Outputs.
NT921 / NT921MK2 Autopilot: -

Set the Autopilot Mode switch to OFF and back to STANDBY. Proceed to section
4.3 for Calibration of Analogue Outputs.
4.3 Calibration of Analogue Outputs.
Refer to FIG 4.3 and locate the position of VR3, 4, 5 and VR9, 10, 11.
VR3 CHA VR4 CHA VR5 CHA

BIAS GAIN LIMIT
VR9 CHB VR11 CHB

VR10 CHB
BIAS LIMIT
GAIN
FIG 4.3 - Preset Locations
The following presets are factory calibrated and must not be adjusted: -
VR1, VR2, VR6, VR7, VR8, VR12, VR13, and VR14.
The installation presets have the following functions: -
VR3 --- Channel A amidships bias.
VR4 --- Channel A gain.
VR5 --- Channel A output voltage limit. Note Installation
presets are 25 Turn
VR9 --- Channel B amidships bias. devices
VR10 --- Channel B gain.
VR11 --- Channel B output voltage limit.
4.4 Calibration of Maximum Output Voltage Level.
(i) Ensure the output cables to the Steering Machines are not connected.
(ii) Set the Autopilot mode switch to STANDBY.
(iii) Connect a Digital Voltmeter (DVM) to terminals 31 & 32 (Channel A) or

terminals 21 & 22 (Channel B) of the NT990ASI.
(iv) If using external (Enable) control voltages to terminals 23 to 26 or 33

to 36 then set the steering machine controls so the NT990ASI is
enabled.
(v) On the NT990ASI set SW3 to ON. The LED display will show ‘CAL 0’.
(vi) Toggle SW6 twice to select ‘CAL 64’. The output voltage should
indicate approx 1v.
(vii) Rotate VR5 (Channel A) or VR11 (Channel B) clockwise to increase

the voltage to a maximum level that can safely be accepted by the
steering machine.
(viii) If both channels A & B are used, repeat step (vii) for second channel.
(ix) Set SW3 to OFF. Set the steering machines controls to OFF.
(x) Set the autopilot mode switch to OFF. Reconnect the output cables to
terminals 17 to 22 and 27 to 32.
System Types 1 – 4 - Refer to section 4.5
System Type 5 - Refer to section 4.8
System Type 6 - Refer to section 4.11
4.5 Output Voltage Polarity.
(i) Set the autopilot mode switch to STANDBY. Wait for the autopilot
power up self-test to finish.
(ii) Manually set the steering machines to amidships.
(iii) Set the steering machine controls so the autopilot can control them
(NT990ASI Enabled).
(iv) Set the autopilot mode switch to ON.
(v) Offset the autopilot course setter to PORT and check the steering
machines move to PORT. If the steering machines move to starboard,
turn off the autopilot and steering machines, reverse the connections
to NT990ASI terminals 21 & 22 or 31 & 32 as appropriate. Check by
repeating 5.3.2 steps 1 to 5.
(vi) Set the autopilot mode switch to STANDBY.

4.6 Rudder BIAS Calibration.
(i) Check the autopilot mode switch is set to STANDBY.
(ii) Ensure that all steering machines are enabled. When the calibration
mode is selected the NT990ASI will engage and take control of the
steering machines.
(iii) On the NT990ASI set DIL SW3 ON, the LED display shows ‘CAL 0’ to
confirm calibration mode at midships.
(iv) Adjust VR3 or VR9 as appropriate until all steering machines are
positioned at amidships.
4.7 GAIN Adjustment
(i) Check the autopilot mode switch is set to STANDBY and DIL SW3 on
the NT990ASI is ON.
(ii) Toggle DIL SW5 on the NT990ASI, the LED display will show ‘CAL
20’.
(iii) The steering machines should move to 20° STARBOARD. Adjust VR4
or VR10 as appropriate until all steering machines are at 20°
STARBOARD.
(iv) Set DIL SW3 to OFF.
This completes the NT990ASI set-up and calibration.
4.8 Solenoid and RRU phasing for System Type 5. Dual demanded position
system using differential inputs of a proprietary proportional valve controller
and NT920RRUs to provide feedback signal.
(i) Ensure the rudders can be manually controlled and set them to 20°
starboard.
(ii) If using external control voltages to terminals 23 to 26 or 33 to 36 then

set the steering machine controls so the NT990ASI is enabled.
(iii) Set the NT990ASI into calibration mode by setting DIL SW3 to ON the
display will show “CAL 0”. The output voltage from the NT990ASI
(terminals 31, 32 for channel A and 21, 22 for channel B) should be
0V.
The rudders should be driven to port and stop at approximately midships. If

the rudder drives starboard, away from midships, immediately set the
Autopilot mode switch to OFF. Reverse the connections between the
proprietary proportional valve controller and the proportional valves.
If it was necessary to reverse the connections to the valves then repeat the
above test.
(iv) The phasing of the solenoids and RRU’s is now correct and the
rudders should now be at midships. If either rudder is not at midships
then adjust it using VR3 (Channel A) or VR9 (Channel B) as required.
4.9 Output voltage polarity for System Type 5.
(i) The NT990ASI should still be in calibration mode with the display
showing “CAL 0”, if not set DIL SW3 to ON. Toggle DIL SW5, the
display should show “CAL 20”.
(ii) The rudders should move to STARBOARD. If the rudders move to

PORT then switch off and reverse the NT990ASI connections to
terminals 31, 32 for channel A or terminals 21, 22 for channel B as
required. If the connections have been reversed then repeat the above
test.
4.10 Output gain adjustment for System Type 5.
(i) The NT990ASI display should be showing “CAL 20”.
ii) Check that the rudders are at 20° Starboard, if not adjust VR4
(Channel A) or VR10 (Channel B) as required.
(iii) In the NT990ASI set DIL SW3 OFF.
This completes the calibration and set up procedure for Systems of Type 5. Set the
Autopilot mode switch to OFF.
4.11 Output bias calibration for System Type 6. Proportional error system employing
a Navitron NT920RRU to provide an Autopilot feedback signal (feedback signal
essential).
(i) If using external enable control voltages to terminals 33 to 36 then set

the steering machine controls to enable the NT990ASI.
(ii) Set the NT990ASI into calibration mode by setting DIL SW3 to ON the
display will show “CAL 0”. The output voltage from the NT990ASI
(terminals 31, 32) should be 0V and the rudder should not move. If the
rudder is being driven adjust VR3 (CHA Bias) until the rudder stops.
4.12 Proportional Valve phasing calibration for System Type 6.
(i) Set the steering system for manual control and position the rudder at
20° PORT.
(ii) Set the steering system to autopilot control. The NT990ASI should still
be showing “CAL 0” and the rudder should not move.
(iii) Toggle DIL SW5, the display should show “CAL 20”.
The rudder should be driven to starboard towards midships, set DIL SW3 OFF to
stop the rudder. If the rudder was driven port, away from midships, set the Autopilot
mode switch to OFF. Reverse the NT990ASI connections to terminals 31, 32. If the
connections have been reversed then repeat 4.12 (i) to (iii).
4.13 Output gain adjustment for System Type 6.
(i) Set NT990ASI DIL SW3 OFF to exit calibration mode.
(ii) Set Autopilot mode switch OFF. Temporarily disconnect terminals 31

& 32.
(iii) Set the Autopilot mode switch to STANDBY.
(iv) Manually set the rudder to 2° starboard.
(v) If using a NT921G/990G/951G or NT991G autopilot set the mode

switch to ON and press the TRIM SET and TRIM ZERO keys together
to disable APH.
OR: -
If using a NT921/NT921MK2 autopilot set the mode switch to

PERM.HELM OFF/RESET.
(vi) Using a DVM measure the voltage across terminals 31 and 32, this is
the output voltage for a 2° rudder error and can be adjusted from
400mV to 4V using VR4.
Adjust this voltage to the required level detailed in the proportional

valve manufacturers data sheet.
Note: This voltage gain setting will affect the deadband, acceleration,
deceleration and stability of the steering system.
(Max output voltage (VR5/Channel A) will limit the max amount that a
proportional valve will open and will therefore limit the max rudder
speed as an elementary form of flow control.
However, severely limited output voltage (i.e. ±1v max) will compress
the valve response characteristic into an operating area equating to no
rudder movement (at 0v) to max rudder speed (at ±1v).
Whilst this can be compensated for – to some extent – by reducing the

output gain (VR4/Channel A) to reduce the gradient of acceleration
(min/0v to max/±1v) extreme gradient limitation will result in an
increase in deadband. Conversely, a very steep gradient will reduce
the deadband and will promote instability).
If in doubt contact Navitron Systems Ltd for advice.
(vii) Set the Autopilot mode switch to OFF and reconnect NT990ASI
terminals 31 & 32.
This completes the calibration and set up procedure for Systems of

Type 6.
Section 5.0: Indicators and Displays.
5.1 LED Indicators.
The NT990ASI is equipped with 11 LED’s (6 Green and 5 Red) to enable the mode
of the NT990ASI to be quickly determined. Refer to FIG 5.1 for locations of the
LED’s. Table 5.1 gives functional details for each LED.
D11 CHA D9 CHA D1 CHA D2 CHA

FAIL ON Select 1 Select 2
D16 CHB
Select 2
D15 CHB
Select 1
D14 CHB D17 CHB D28 Watch D25 Remote

D27 CHB ON
RRU ON FAIL Dog Standby
FIG 5.1 - Positions of LED Indicators

LED
Function Comment
N°
D1 CHANNEL A SELECT 1 Illuminated green when channel A select 1 enabled.
D2 CHANNEL A SELECT 2 Illuminated green when channel A select 2 enabled.
D9 CHANNEL A ON Illuminated green when channel A output is on.
Illuminated red when a failure of channel A is detected. Fail
D11 CHANNEL A FAIL ALARM
relay will be closed.
D14 CHANNEL B ON Illuminated green when channel B output is on.
D15 CHANNEL B SELECT 1 Illuminated green when channel B select 1 enabled.
D16 CHANNEL B SELECT 2 Illuminated green when channel B select 2 enabled.
Illuminated red when a failure of channel B is detected. Fail
D17 CHANNEL B FAIL ALARM
relay will be closed.
Illuminated red when autopilot is forced to remote standby
D25 REMOTE STANDBY
mode.
D27 CHANNEL B RRU ON Illuminated red when channel B rudder reference is being used.
PROCESSOR WATCH
D28 Normally illuminated red. Flashes when processor is reset.
DOG TIMER
Table 5.1 - LED Functions

5.2 3 Digit LED Display.
The NT990ASI is equipped with a 3 digit LED display which may be selected (via
SW5 / SW6) to display the following data: -
Display Enunciator Comment

Status. 00 --- No clock or data from autopilot.
01 --- Clock present, no data.
1 STA
02 --- Clock present, corrupted data.
03 --- Clock and good data (normal mode).
Channel A output value. For position output, display is
2 CHA demanded Rudder Angle (±64°). For Error output, display
is in %.
Channel B output value. For position output, display is
3 CHB demanded Rudder Angle (±64°). For Error output, display
is in %.
Rudder reference unit angle. Range ±180° for Sin/Cos
4 RRU
mode, ±99.9° for single ended mode.
To step to the next or back to the previous display use SW5 (up) or SW6 (down).
When changing the display mode the enunciator will be shown first followed by the
data, the enunciator will be shown at subsequent 1-minute intervals (for approx 1
second) to remind the user which value is being displayed.
Section 6.0: NT990ASI Diagnostic Utility.
6.1 NT990ASI Diagnostic Utility.
The NT990ASI incorporates a comprehensive diagnostic utility detailed below.
To select diagnostic mode set switch 2 to ON, entry is confirmed by “POS xxx”
shown on the 3 digit LED display.
To step to the next diagnostic value toggle switch 5, to step back to the previous
value toggle switch 6. If switches 5 or 6 are left on the diagnostic displays will
automatically “clock” up or down. The value enunciator will be shown every 30
seconds to indicate which value is displayed.
ENUNCIATOR VALUE COMMENT

FORMAT
POS xxx Hex value of demanded rudder angle from
autopilot, 200=midships, 3E0=60° Starboard,
020=60° port. 1 bit is 0.125°
Err xx Hex value of rudder position error from
autopilot, 80=midships, FF=32° Starboard,
00=32° port. 1 bit is 0.25°
APd xx Autopilot mode. 00=standby, 01=Engaged,
02=Engaged no APH, 03=APH reset, 04=FU
RSC, 05=Dodge RSC with APH, 06=Dodge
RSC no APH, 07=NFU RSC.
Sin xxx Hex value of A/D rudder reference Sin input
voltage. On ±15V range 800=0V, 000=+15V,
FFF=-15V. 1 bit is 7.3mV. On ±5V range
800=0V, 000=+5.2V, FFF=-5.2V. 1 bit is
2.5mV.
Cos xxx Hex value of A/D rudder reference Cos input
voltage. On ±15V range 800=0V, 000=+15V,
FFF=-15V. 1 bit is 7.3mV. On ±5V range
800=0V, 000=+5.2V, FFF=-5.2V. 1 bit is
2.5mV.
Section 7.0 Technical Details.
7.1 NT990ASI Test Points.
TP1 +5V LOGIC SUPPLY

TP2 +12V SUPPLY FROM AUTOPILOT
TP3 CHANNEL A ISOLATED +10V SUPPLY
TP4 CHANNEL A ISOLATED +5V SUPPLY
TP5 CHANNEL A ISOLATED 0V
TP6 CHANNEL A ISOLATED –10V SUPPLY
TP7 ASI SERIAL DATA TO/FROM AUTOPILOT
TP8 CHANNEL B O/P LIMIT –VE REF
TP9 CHANNEL A O/P LIMIT +VE REF
TP10 400Hz CLOCK SIGNAL
TP11 0V
TP12 800Hz CLOCK
TP13 SIN/COS ISOLATED 0V
TP14 SIN/COS ISOLATED +2.5V REF
TP15 SIN/COS ISOLATED +12V SUPPLY
TP16 SIN/COS ISOLATED +5V
TP17 COS SIGNAL
TP18 SIN SIGNAL
TP19 CHANNEL B ISOLATED +5V SUPPLY
TP20 CHANNEL B ISOLATED 0V
TP21 CHANNEL B ISOLATED +10V SUPPLY
TP22 CHANNEL B O/P LIMIT +VE REF
TP23 CHANNEL B O/P LIMIT –VE REF
TP24 CHANNEL B ISOLATED –10V SUPPLY
7.2 NT990ASI Component Overlay and Schematic
NT990ASI Component overlay and schematic are presented on the next six pages.
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
+12V TP2
TP1
+5V
U1
1 3
LM7805
C
BZT03C20
2
FL1 C1 C3 C2
D3
103 100uF
100uF 0.1
TP11 ISOLATED ANALOG O/P
A
D +12V D
CHANNEL A
J1 GND
+12V SUPPLY 1 1
HDR_6
2
0V 2 3 +5V 32 VOUT +
RRU SIG OUT 3 FL2
4 6 31 VOUT -
ANALOG GND 4 +12V VOUT+
5 VOUT-
5 30 ON CONTACT
RESERVED 5 6 R32 4 29 ON CONTACT
400HZ CLOCK 6 103 TP10 0V
FL4 10K TP7 3 28 FAIL CONTACT
DATA 7 7 R29 O/P_ON_1
2 27 FAIL CONTACT
.25W
.25W
8 CLOCK O/P_ON_2
NMEA 0183 O/P A 8 9 10K 1
J3
NMEA 0183 O/P B 9 10
221
R23 1K
0V 10 FL5 DATA FAIL1
FAIL2
.25W
HDR_10 LOAD
HDR_4
221 R35 470R INT_EN+
FL6 36 SELECT LINE 1 +
ENABLE_O/P INT_EN-
.25W 4 35 SELECT LINE 1 -
ST_EN+ 3 34 SELECT LINE 2 +
C FAIL_RELAY
221 U19 2 33 SELECT LINE 2 -
FL7 ST_EN-
B 1
T4 STR_ENABLE J2
6
BC182L
3
221 INT_ENABLE
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E PAGE 4
ISO_OPA
R17
.25W
22K
C 7 C
FL8
2
221
8
GND
LTC490
A
D6 +12V
D7
1S921 1S921
C
NMEA_OUT
GND
CLOCK-1
AGND
+5V
RUDDER_REF
+12V
0V
RESERVED
+12V
DATA_OUT
DATA_IN
ISOLATED ANALOG O/P
+5V CHANNEL B
CHA_DATA-1
STRA_ENABLE-1 HDR_6
B +5V B
22 VOUT +
HDR_3 INTA_ENABLE-1 +12V VOUT+-2 6 21 VOUT -
+12V +5V
SIN/COS COS 13 COSA A/D_CLOCK A/D_CLOCK-2 VOUT--2 5 20 ON CONTACT
SIN / SINGLE 12 3 ENABLE_O/PA-1 0V 4 19 ON CONTACT
CHANNEL A SIN/SINGLEA MICRO
COMMON 11 2 A/D_DOUT A/D_DIN-2 O/P_ON_1-2 3 18 FAIL CONTACT
1 COMA PAGE 2 ALARMA-1 CLOCK O/P_ON_2-2 2 17 FAIL CONTACT
J4 SIN_COS
A/D_DIN A/D_DOUT-2 1
J6
PAGE 3 DATA-2 FAIL1-2
A/D_CS A/D_CS D/A_CLOCK-1 FAIL2-2
HDR_3
COSB LOAD
SIN/COS COS 16 HDR_4
SELECT_A/B SELECT_A/B D/A_LOAD-1 INT_EN+-2
SIN / SINGLE 15 3 INT_EN--2
CHANNEL B SIN/SINGLEB ENABLE_O/P-2 26 SELECT LINE 1 +
COMMON 14 2 4
1
ST_EN+-2 3 25 SELECT LINE 1 -
J7 COMB CHB_DATA-1 FAIL_RELAY-2 24 SELECT LINE 2 +
0V 2
ST_EN--2 23 SELECT LINE 2 -
1
STRB_ENABLE-1 STR_ENABLE-2 J5
INTB_ENABLE-1 INT_ENABLE-2
ISO_OPB PAGE 5
GND ENABLE_O/PB-1
ALARMB-1
A A
REV: ISOC DATE: 06/08/08 ENG: GCB
PROJECT: NT990ASI PC BOARD SCHEMATIC
COMPANY: NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD
ADDRESS: 25E BROCKHAMPTON LANE
CITY HAVANT
COUNTRY: HANTS, U.K.
DRAWING NUMBER NTD 920401 PAGE: 1 OF: 5
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
+5V
U16.F
14 15
+5V U16.A U16.B DATA_OUT
3 2 5 4
C46 C38 C26 C7 C17 4049UB
R100
+5V
1K8
4049UB 4049UB
D25
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
.25W
C A
0V RED
D D/A_CLOCK-1 D
REM STBY
GND
A/D_CLOCK-2
CLOCK-1 U6
12 13
U4 U5 U17 D0 2 19
U16.D U16.E 1 INT0 INT1 39 D0 D0 Q0 CHA_DATA-1
P1.0 AD0 D0 2 19 10 11 D0 D1 3 18
9 10 11 12 2 38 D1 D1 Q1 A0 O0 D1 Q1
DATA_IN 3 P1.1 AD1 D1 3 18 9 12 D1 D2 4 17
DI 3 37 D2 D2 Q2 A1 O1 D2 Q2
4 P1.2 AD2 D2 4 17 8 13 D2 D3 5 16 CHB_DATA-1
4049UB 4049UB DO 4 36 D3 D3 Q3 A2 O2 D3 Q3
2 P1.3 AD3 D3 5 16 7 15 D3 D4 6 15
CLK 5 35 D4 D4 Q4 A3 O3 D4 Q4
1 P1.4 AD4 D4 6 15 6 16 D4 D5 7 14
470R
CS 6 34 D5 D5 Q5 A4 O4 D5 Q5
R18
P1.5 AD5 D5 7 14 5 17 D5 D6 8 13
A/D_DIN-2 7 33 D6 D6 Q6 A5 O5 D6 Q6
P1.6 AD6 D6 8 13 4 18 D6 D7 9 12
8 32 D7 D7 Q7 A6 O6 D7 Q7 D/A_LOAD-1
93C46 P1.7 AD7 D7 9 12 3 19 D7
RESERVED .25W D8 Q8 A7 O7
A8 25 11
30 A8 CP
ALE 11 A9 24 1
NMEA_OUT 14 C A9 OE A/D_DOUT-2
P3.4 1 A10 21 R91
.25W
15 OC A10
TP12 P3.5 A11 23 74HC574
29 A11 1K8
+5V U2 PSEN 74HC573 A12 2 GND A/D_CS
9 A12
RESET A13 26 +5V
28 A15 A13
80C32 A15 A14 27
10 27 A14 A14
RED RXD A14
11 26 A13
A
A C TXD A13 20
.25W 25 A12 CE
A12 GND 22
RED
D24
18 24 A11 OE
D28 X1 A11 1
R101
23 A10 VPP
1K8
A10
C28 22 A9
C
A9 27C256
11MHz
C 21 A8 C
X1
A8
7 5
STR U11 RST 22p
GND
A15
A14
3 6 19 16
TOLR RST X2 WR U15.A U7
17
RD 2 4 D1 3 2
2 C29 A0 Y0 D0 Q0 ENABLE_O/PA-1
TD MAX1232 3 5 D2 4 5
A1 Y1 D1 Q1
6 D5 7 6
1 Y2 D2 Q2 ENABLE_O/PB-1
PB RST 22p 1 7 D6 8 9
EA
E Y3 D3 Q3
D7 13 12
D4 Q4 SELECT_A/B
74HC139 D4 14 15
D5 Q5
31
D3 17 16
D6 Q6 ALARMB-1
U15.B D0 18 19
U16.C D7 Q7
14 12
100K RP2 A0 Y0 7 6
1
13 11 11
AGND A1 Y1 CP ALARMA-1
100K RP3 GND 10 1
1
743012 +5V Y2 4049UB MR

15 9
E Y3
AGND 743012 74HC273
74HC139
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
STRA_ENABLE-1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
STRB_ENABLE-1 U38
9 RUDDER_REF
PL 4021 +12V
10
INTA_ENABLE-1 CLK
11
SER_IN
7
B P0 R8 B
.25W
INTB_ENABLE-1 6 R99 1K 8
P1
R26
18K
SW1.A 5 A 330R
1 12 P2 .25W
4 2 U9.A
P3 Q5 R98 1K
13 12 B 3
SW1.B P4 Q6 U26 .25W .25W
2 11 14 3 1
P5 Q7 D0 2 19 R97 1K
15 D0 Q0 C 2
+12V P6 D1 3 18 .25W U12
SW1.C 1 D1 Q1 C4 LM358N
3 10 P7 D2 4 17 R96 1K LTC1451
D2 Q2 D N/A
D3 5 16 .25W 1
D3 Q3 SCL C5
SW1.D D4 6 15 R95 1K 7
4 9 D4 Q4 E VOUT 4
+12V D5 7 14 .25W 2 0.1
D5 Q5 SDA
U39 D6 8 13 R94 1K
SW1.E 9 D6 Q6 F
5 8 PL 4021 D7 9 12 .25W 3
10 D7 Q7 CS .25W 8U9.B
CLK R93 1K
11 G
SW1.F SER_IN 11 .25W 6 4 R7 33K 1%
6 7 7 CP REF DOUT
P0 1 R92 1K
6 OE DP 5
P1 .25W
5 7
P2 74HC574
10n
C6
4 2 R15 6
.25W
P3 Q5
13 12 LM358N
GND P4 Q6 GND 47K 1%
14 3
P5 Q7
15
P6
1 A 7 A 7 A 7 4
P7 A A A
B 6 B 6 B 6
B B B
C 4 C 4 C 4 AGND
C C C
D 2 D 2 D 2
A D LED1 D LED2 D LED3 A
E 1 E 1 E 1
E 7_SEG E 7_SEG E 7_SEG
F 9 F 9 F 9 REV: ISOC DATE: 06/08/08 ENG: GCB
F F F
G 10 3 G 10 3 G 10 3
G C1 G C1 G C1
DP 5 8 DP 5 8 DP 5 8 PROJECT: NT990ASI PC BOARD SCHEMATIC
DP C2 DP C2 DP C2
R110
R111
R112
C C C COMPANY: NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD
1K
1K
1K
B T13 B T14 B T15 CITY HAVANT
.25W .25W .25W
BC182L BC182L BC182L COUNTRY: HANTS, U.K.
E E E DRAWING NUMBER NTD 920401 PAGE: 2 OF: 5
GND
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
TP15 SC+5V TP16
PS2 U24
+12V 2 4 1 78L05 3
+VE IN +VE OUT
C36 IN GND OUT
2
C37
1 3 +5V
100uF -VE IN -VE OUT C33 R69 TP14
.25W
TP13 8
U29.A
NME12/12 100uF 10K
2
10uF
1
D 0V 3 D
CA3260
4
C34
.25W
0V R72 C64 2K2
.25W
+5V SCGND
10K R65
0.1
100uF RP1
+5V A/D_DOUT
2K2
SCVREF 4 6
U25.B
1 7 TLP504A
U32.A 3 5
TLP504A
2 8 4 6 R73
.25W
R81 1K U25.A
1K
U32.B
A/D_DIN .25W TLP504A
TLP504A
R82 1K 1 7 2 6
3 5 CH0 DOUT
TP18
A/D_CLOCK .25W
0V
3 U30
CH1
R58 1K
C C
2 8 LK6 LTC1298
A/D_CS .25W R87 18K 1% 1
5
2 DIN
.25W
3 C60 10n
R84 5K6 7
CLK
SCGND VR13 .25W
1
1K CS
VR14
1K 8
5 FL11 R86 33K U34.B
COSA
3 6
.25W
7 7
221 5
C61
TP17
LM6142
COSB 12 FL10 4
14 N/A
10
221
100R
11 R68
13
.25W
SIN/SINGLEA 9 SC+5V
6
4 LK5
R106
470R
B 8 R90 18K 1% 1 B
SIN/SINGLEB 2
.25W
3 C53 10n
.25W R107 5K6
16 1 .25W
- +
R103
470R
REL3 8
R105 33K U34.A
4PC0 C44 C45
2
.25W .25W
1
1N4001 3 0.1 0.1
C59
A C
LM6142
COMA 4
D21 N/A
R89
.25W
4K7
COMB SCVREF
SCGND
D27
C A 8
U29.B
RED 6
A A
7 REV: ISOC DATE: 06/08/08 ENG: GCB
R88
4K7
C 5
B T12 CA3260
SELECT_A/B .25W 4
BC182L
E
CITY HAVANT
SCGND
0V
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ISO+5V
U10 U13 TP4
+12V VR2
1 3 3 1 100R
C11
ISO+10V
C12 10uF
1 PS1 7 R14 C18
+12V +12V +15V C9
317L 220R 1% 78L05
NMV12/15/15 10uF TP5
2
C8 2u2
.25W
6 .25W 1K5 2u2
0V_OUT
TP3 R5
10uF R1
2 R12 220R 1%
.25W
D 0V C13 D
5
0V -15V 1K5 ISO+10V TP9 .25W
ISOGND
2u2 337L
2
R34 4
LM358
0V D12
4K7 REL1.A TP6
VR1 5
R41
.25W
1 1 100R C23 7 C A
C
+ + 1 3
1N4001
1N4001
R38 ISO+10V 47K 6 1S921

.25W
.25W
ISO+5V
D10
D8
REL2.A U20.B C22

4K7 10n 8 U3
- -
10 16
A
10n ISO-10V
C24 R43
A
.25W
C20 C27
A
R27 C 4K7 C31

C30
RED
D11
4K7
RED
D9
0.1 0.1
B T3 0.1 0.1 FAIL1
ENABLE_O/P .25W 8
BC182L TP8 U20.A 10n
C
R37
C
.25W
2 1S921 5
E 4K7 VR5 1 A C
C 100K 3
FAIL_RELAY .25W
C REL1.B
R31 22K ISOGND D13 8
B T6 ISO-10V LM358
ISO+10V 4
B T5 BC182L FAIL2
+5V BC182L
E R42
C14
10n
E R44
.25W
+5V C25 O/P_ON_1
.25W
47K
C 2M2 C
220K
4 6 ISO+5V R21 10n
R19
8K2
0V
VR3 7
REL2.C
TLP504A
U22.B 10K
.25W .25W VR6 C19 10n
R40
2K 8
1K
2K7
2K7
2K7
3 5
.25W
.25W
.25W
U18
100K
VR4
R24
6K2
CLOCK .25W LTC1451 R25 150K O/P_ON_2
8
1 U14.A
R30
R36
R33
1 7 SCL .25W
7 2
VOUT .25W
2 1
U21.A SDA
TLP504A
REL2.B
C16
R48
3 ISO-10V
470R
1K
CS LM6142 8
R13
.25W
30K 4 U14.B
2 8
470p
6 4 6 FL3
LOAD .25W REF DOUT R28 .25W .25W
7
.25W VOUT+
5
4
R20 75K R22 75K
103
1 7 LM6142
4
C21
U22.A ISO-10V 470p
TLP504A
100K
R39
1K
ISOGND
R2
.25W
.25W
2 8 ISOGND
DATA .25W 100K VOUT-
B B
R3
+5V
INT_ENABLE R10
33K
E
STR_ENABLE
BC327
.25W
R11
8K2
B T1
U8.B
TLP504A C
INT_EN+ .25W
4 6
33K
E
C
R9
C10
1S921
D5
BC327
.25W
B T2
0.1
A
A
3 5
C
RED
D1
INT_EN-
C
A
R16
8K2
U8.A
RED
D2
A TLP504A A
ST_EN+ .25W REV: ISOC DATE: 06/08/08 ENG: GCB
C
1 7
2
C15
1S921
LK1
LK2
D4
R6 R4 COMPANY: NAVITRON SYSTEMS LTD
.25W
.25W
0.1 ADDRESS: 25E BROCKHAMPTON LANE
1K8 1K8
A
CITY HAVANT
2 8
ST_EN-
1
0V
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
ISO+5V/B
U37 U35 TP19
+12V VR8
1 3 3 1 100R
C43
220R 1%
ISO+10V/B
C47 10uF
1 PS3 7 C49
R85
+12V +12V +15V C40

317L 78L05
220R 1%
NMV12/15/15 10uF TP20
2
C39 2u2
.25W
6 .25W 1K5 2u2
TP21
0V_OUT
R70
10uF R66
D 2 R83 D
.25W
0V C48
5
0V -15V 1K5 ISO+10V/B TP22 .25W
ISOGND/B
TP24
2u2 337L
2
R46 4
LM358
0V D23
4K7 REL4.A
VR7 5
R102
.25W
1 1 100R C57 7 C A
C
+ + 1 3
1N4001
1N4001
R59 ISO+10V/B 47K 6 1S921

.25W
.25W
ISO+5V/B
D19
D22
REL5.A U36.B C56

4K7 10n 8 U27
- -
10 16
A
10n ISO-10V/B
C54 R104
A
.25W
C50 C58
A
R45
4K7
C 4K7 C62
RED
D17
RED
D14
C55 0.1
0.1
B T7 0.1 0.1 FAIL1-2
ENABLE_O/P-2 .25W 8
BC182L TP23 U36.A 10n
C
C
.25W
2 1S921 5
R56
E VR11 1 A C
4K7 C
FAIL_RELAY-2 .25W 100K 3
C REL4.B
R47 22K ISOGND/B D26 8
B T11 ISO-10V/B LM358
ISO+10V/B 4
B T10 BC182L FAIL2-2
+5V BC182L
E R108
C41
10n
E R109
.25W
C +5V C63 O/P_ON_1-2 C
.25W
47K
2M2
1 7 ISO+5V/B 10n
0V R76
VR9 7
220K R74 8K2 100K REL5.C
TLP504A
U23.A 10K VR10

.25W .25W VR12 C51 10n
R60
2K 8
1K
2K7
2K7
2K7
2 8
.25W
.25W
.25W
U33
CLOCK .25W LTC1451 R78 R79 150K O/P_ON_2-2
8
1 6K2 U31.A
R49
R50
R71
4 6 SCL .25W
7 2
VOUT .25W
2 1
U23.B SDA
TLP504A
REL5.B
C42
R61
3 ISO-10V/B
470R
1K
CS LM6142 8
R67
.25W
30K 4 U31.B
3 5
470p
6 4 6 FL9
LOAD .25W REF DOUT R80 .25W .25W
7
.25W VOUT+-2
5
4
R75 75K R77 75K
103
4 6 LM6142
4
C52
U21.B ISO-10V/B
TLP504A
470p
100K
R57
1K
ISOGND/B
R62
.25W
.25W
3 5 ISOGND/B
B DATA-2 .25W 100K VOUT--2 B
R63
+5V
INT_ENABLE-2
R52
33K
E
STR_ENABLE-2
BC327
.25W
R55
8K2
B T8
U28.A
TLP504A C
INT_EN+-2 .25W
1 7
R51
33K
E
C
C32
1S921
D18
BC327
.25W
B T9
0.1
A
A
2 8
C
RED
D15
INT_EN--2
C
A
R64
8K2
U28.B
RED
D16
A TLP504A REV: ISOC DATE: 06/08/08 ENG: GCB A
ST_EN+-2 .25W
C
4 6 PROJECT: NT990ASI PC BOARD SCHEMATIC
2
C35
1S921
LK3
LK4
D20
R53 R54
.25W
.25W
0.1
1K8 1K8 CITY HAVANT
A
3 5 COUNTRY: HANTS, U.K.
ST_EN--2
1
0V
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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NT990ASI ANALOGUE STEERING INTERFACE

Section 6 NT990ASI Diagnostic Utility

Section 7 Technical Details.

7.1 NT990ASI Test Points.

7.2 NT990ASI Component Overlay and Schematic.

The NT990ASI analogue steering interface provides linear control of analogue

(i) Autopilot type NT921 Version 4.1 onwards.

NT990ASI standard features are as follows: -

i) Dual channel isolated analogue output voltage proportional to rudder

Section 1: NT990ASI Operating Modes Defined.

1.1 Demanded Position Systems (Analogue Steering Machine Control).

Analogue steering systems normally operate on a proportional principle such that

FIG 1.1 – Basic Demanded Position Principle

1.2 Proportional Steering Valve Control.

FIG 1.2.1 – Demanded Position System using Proportional Valves

1.2.2 Conversely, Proportional valves may be components of a steering actuator

(See FIG 1.2.2)

FIG 1.2.2 – Basic Proportional Error Principle

1.3 Autopilot System Feedback Considerations.

1.3.1 Proportional Error Systems (Section 1.2.2 refers).

Autopilot system installation must include a standard Navitron Rudder Reference

1.3.2 Demanded Position Systems (Sections 1.1 and 1.2 refer).

Autopilot system installation is not obliged to include a dedicated Rudder Reference

Feedback Application Note

N.B. Where practicable, it is always better to provide steering machine position

Any Analogue steering system inherently capable of follow up operation will

If no suitable proprietary feedback signal extraction is possible, consideration should

Single Ended Unipolar Single Ended Bipolar

FIG 1.3 – Feedback Signal types accepted by the NT990ASI

1.3.3 Current (4 – 20mA) Feedback.

Terminals 11 and 12 = Channel A Feedback

Terminals 11, 12,13 = Channel A Feedback

In both cases set link 5 & link 6 for ±5v range.

1.4 NT990ASI Enable Facilities.

Channel A Select (Enable) Inputs Channel B Select (Enable) Inputs

LINK 5 LINK 6 LINK 3 LINK 4

LINK 1 – Channel A Select 2 Always Enabled Enable if 10-40Vdc

LINK 2 – Channel A Select 1 Always Enabled Enable if 10-40Vdc

LINK 5 & LINK 6 – Rudder Reference Input Range ±5Vdc ±15Vdc

FIG 1.4 – NT990ASI Link Positions

Section 2: NT990ASI Installation (FIG 2.1) Compass Safe Distance – 0.5m

Outline dimensions and mounting details are shown in FIG 2.1.

FIG 2.1 – NT990ASI Outline & Mounting Dimensions

2.2 Rudder Reference Unit Installation (if applicable).

FIG 2.2.1 Rudder Reference Unit Outline Dimensions.

STBD RUDDER PORT

FIG 2.2.2 Rudder Reference Unit Installation.

Section 3: Interconnecting Cables.

NT990ASI Terminal block services are shown in FIG 3.1.

Details of standard interconnecting cables are shown on FIG 3.2.1 for

System Types can be identified as follows: -

(i) System Type 1:

(v) System Type 5:

NB Where only one steering machine is involved, use

FIG 3.1 - NT990ASI Terminal Block Services

11 Common A Channel A Sin/Cos or Single

14 Common B Channel B Sin/Cos or Single

17 Fail Relay B Volt Free Contact

19 On Relay B Volt Free Contact

23 -VE Select 2 I/P B Opto Isolated I/P

25 -VE Select 1 I/P B Opto Isolated I/P

27 Fail Relay A Volt Free Contact