Operation, Installation and Service Manual: Original Documentation / Keep For Future Reference

Operation, Installation and Service Manual
Original Documentation / Keep for Future Reference
NAVIKNOT 450 D MASTER
STW
12.8 kn
DAILY TOTAL
1234.56 NM 123456.7 NM
NAVIKNOT 450 D
Single Axis Doppler Speed Log

with SRD 331 Electronics Unit
056346/C, 05003-0128-02, 12 Aug 2015

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. (Representative Office)
Woltmanstr. 19 • 20097 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49-40-299 00-0 • Fax: +49-40-299 00-146 • E-mail: service.eu@sperry.ngc.com
056346/C NAVIKNOT 450 D
© 2015 Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

This document and the information herein is the intellectual property of Northrop Grumman
Sperry Marine B.V. [NGSM BV] and its associate companies and may not be copied, reproduced
or translated without the express permission of NGSM BV.
Specifications were correct at time of press but may be varied in accordance with NGSM BV’s
policy of continuous product development.
Any technical content should be verified with NGSM BV.
Sperry Marine, with major engineering and support offices in New Malden, England, and
Hamburg, Germany, is part of the Northrop Grumman Navigation & Maritime Systems Division
N&MSD.
Revision Record
Rev. Date Remarks

C 12 Aug 2015 updated version, regarding EU, CDU and Preamplifier D software
update, maintenance menus amended CAM interface settings added,
spares added
B 18 Jan 2008 minor corrections, first official release,
this manual is valid for NAVIKNOT 450 D systems delivered with the
Preamplifier D, type 5005
A 17 Dec 2007 initial version, not officially released
NAVIKNOT 450 D 056346/C
Contents
Contents iii
Safety Instructions vii

Safety Notice Conventions vii
General Safety Information for the Operator viii
General Safety Information for Service Personnel x
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 System Information .................................................................................. 1-1
Intended Use ...............................................................................................1-1
Not Intended Use.........................................................................................1-1
1.2 Design and Main Features........................................................................ 1-2
Central Alarm Management .........................................................................1-3
Data Outputs................................................................................................1-4
1.3 Operating Principle ................................................................................... 1-5
1.4 Technical Data............................................................................................ 1-6
General.........................................................................................................1-6
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit, Type 5003 .......................................................1-6
NAVIKNOT 450 D Control and Display Units (CDU) .....................................1-8
SRD 331 Electronics Unit........................................................................... 1-11
Doppler Transducers .................................................................................. 1-11
1.5 Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Operation
2.1 Display and Operating Keys ..................................................................... 2-1
Display......................................................................................................... 2-1
Operating Keys............................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 External control devices ........................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Power-up Sequence .................................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Display Indications in Normal Operational Mode .................................. 2-3
Speed Display ............................................................................................. 2-3
Distance Counters....................................................................................... 2-3
Operating Status Indications ....................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Requesting Master Control ...................................................................... 2-5
2.6 Adjusting the display brightness............................................................. 2-5
2.7 Optional Functions.................................................................................... 2-6
Muting Alarms Remotely ............................................................................ 2-6
Resetting/Acknowledging a Central Watch Alarm ...................................... 2-6
External Dimming........................................................................................ 2-6
Activating Double-Ended Ferry Mode ......................................................... 2-6
2.8 Operating Menu ........................................................................................ 2-7
Entering and Quitting the Menu Mode ....................................................... 2-7
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Navigating the Menu ................................................................................... 2-8

Selecting Parameter Settings...................................................................... 2-9
Editing Parameter Values ............................................................................ 2-9
Caption for Selecting and Editing .............................................................. 2-10
2.9 Manual Settings Menu ........................................................................... 2-11
Manual Settings – Overview ..................................................................... 2-12
Manual Settings – Parameters .................................................................. 2-13
2.10 User Setup ............................................................................................... 2-14
User Setup – Overview ............................................................................. 2-14
User Setup – Parameters .......................................................................... 2-16
Chapter 3: Alarm System

3.1 Alarm Indication ........................................................................................ 3-1
Audible Alarm Indication.............................................................................. 3-1
Visual Alarm Indication ................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm ............................... 3-2
Local Alarm Acknowledge ........................................................................... 3-2
External Alarm Mute ................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Viewing the active alarms ........................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Serial Data Alarm Management............................................................... 3-4
3.5 Error Messages .......................................................................................... 3-5
Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance

4.1 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel .................................................... 4-1
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU ......................................................... 4-1
Doppler Transducer Maintenance................................................................ 4-1
Chapter 5: Installation
5.1 Mechanical Installation............................................................................. 5-1
Doppler Transducer and SRD 331 Electronics Unit ..................................... 5-1
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit......................................................................... 5-1
Control and Display Units ............................................................................ 5-2
5.2 Electrical Installation................................................................................. 5-3
SRD 331 Electronics Unit, AC Power Configuration.................................... 5-3
Wiring Up the System ................................................................................. 5-3
5.3 Initial System Configuration .................................................................... 5-4
Configuring the CDU(s) ............................................................................... 5-4
Configuring System Parameters.................................................................. 5-7
Chapter 6: System Configuration

6.1 Service Setup Menu.................................................................................. 6-1
Setup Access Code ..................................................................................... 6-1
Service-Setup – Overview ........................................................................... 6-2
Service Setup – Parameters ........................................................................ 6-8
Chapter 7: Doppler Transducer Calibration
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7.1 Doppler Transducer Calibration ............................................................... 7-1

Editing the Calibration Table Directly........................................................... 7-3
Zero Point Calibration .................................................................................. 7-4
Calibration by Trial Runs .............................................................................. 7-6
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
8.1 NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU(s) ................................................. 8-1
Location of Parts on the Electronics Unit PCB ............................................ 8-2
Exchangeable Components ........................................................................ 8-3
Terminal Blocks and Connectors ................................................................. 8-3
Diagnostic LEDs.......................................................................................... 8-4
8.2 Doppler Transducer and SRD 331 Electronics Unit ................................ 8-5
8.3 Maintenance Menu 1 ................................................................................ 8-6
Access Code ............................................................................................... 8-6
Maintenance Menu 1 – Overview ............................................................... 8-7
Maintenance Menu 1 – Parameters ............................................................ 8-9
8.4 Maintenance Menu 2 .............................................................................. 8-11
Access Code ..............................................................................................8-11
Maintenance Menu 2 – Overview ..............................................................8-12
Maintenance Menu 2 – Parameters ...........................................................8-14
8.5 Doppler Transducer and Preamplifier D ................................................ 8-15
Chapter 9: Corrective Maintenance

9.1 Updating the EU Software with a Flashboard ....................................... 9-2
Exchanging the Flashboard ......................................................................... 9-3
9.2 Uploading the EU Software via SUSI ..................................................... 9-4
Upload Procedure........................................................................................ 9-5
9.3 Updating the CDU Software via SUSI .................................................. 9-10
Upload Procedure.......................................................................................9-11
Chapter 10: Spare Parts

Illustrated Parts List (IPL) Overview ...........................................................10-1
Abbreviations I
Appendix
A Setup and Configuration Tables
B Drawings
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Safety Instructions
Safety Notice Conventions

The following safety notice conventions are followed throughout this
manual:
DANGER A Danger notice contains an operating or main-

tenance procedure, practice, condition, state-
ment, etc., which, if not strictly observed, will
result in injury or death of personnel.
WARNING A Warning notice contains an operating or

maintenance procedure, practice, condition,
statement, etc., which, if not strictly observed,
could result in injury or death of personnel.
CAUTION A Caution notice contains an operating or main-

tenance procedure, practice, condition, state-
ment, etc., which, if not strictly observed, could
result in damage to, or destruction of equip-
ment.
Note A Note contains an essential operating or main-

tenance procedure, condition or statement,
which is considered important enough to be
highlighted.
Special safety symbols may be used in this

manual to indicate:
Risk of electrical shock.

Used in conjunction with a Danger or Warning
notice.
Electronic components sensitive to electrostatic

discharge.
Used in conjunction with a Caution notice.
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General Safety Information for the Operator
WARNING Risk of misusage.

Before using the NAVIKNOT 450 D, operators must be appropriately
trained and familiar with all operating procedures and safety instruc-
tions contained in this manual. The manual is to be completely read
before the first usage of the NAVIKNOT 450 D system.
Keep all system manuals in a well-known, readily available location.
CAUTION Invalid speed and distance information in “Manual” mode of operation

In case of failure of the Doppler transducer, the NAVIKNOT 450 D speed
and distance information from the log are not valid and the system needs
to become operated in the “Manual” or “Extern” mode of operation. The
function of the “Manual” mode is to maintain normal operation of con-
nected speed receivers, such as gyrocompasses, RADAR, ARPA etc., by
transmitting valid output signals and data to the receiving equipment
connected.
Operating the NAVIKNOT 450 D system in the “Manual” mode may
severely affect the appropriate function of all equipment which depend
on accurate speed and/or distance data.
Always make sure that the ship’s crew is aware of the fact that speed and
distance information from the log are not valid, when operating the
NAVIKNOT 450 D system in the “Manual” mode.
CAUTION Invalid speed and distance information in “Extern” mode of operation

function of the “Extern” mode is to maintain normal operation of con-
connected.
Operating the NAVIKNOT 450 D system in the “Extern” mode may
on accurate longitudinal water speed data.
distance information from the log are not valid and GPS ground speed
data is displayed and transmitted as longitudinal water speed, when
operating the NAVIKNOT 450 D system in the “Extern” mode.
Note The “Extern” mode of operation can only be chosen, in case a GPS
receiver is connected to the NAVIKNOT 450 D system.
CAUTION Risk of damage through unauthorized service.

The NAVIKNOT electronics unit and CDU unit are generally not field-ser-
viceable on the component level. Defective units must be returned to
Sperry Marine for exchange.
Any service work on the electronics unit or CDU is to be carried out by
authorized service personnel only.
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CAUTION Risk of damage

The CDU front plate is made of clear polycarbonate.
Do not clean the front plate with organic solvents, acetone or any other
substance which could damage or discolour plastic.
Use only water and soap or a mild detergent to clean the front plate.
Note The information and menu descriptions in this Operation, Installation

and Service Manual are applicable to software version:
NAVIKNOT EU, Rev. J, 1.050
NAVIKNOT CDU, Rev. H, 1.042
Note From NAVIKNOT EU software version Rev. J, 1.050 on, both CDU types
5001 and 5002 can be used for a basic NAVIKNOT 350 E system.
Note Sperry Marine Service:

In case of service refer to www.sperrymarine.com/offices for a list of
all Sperry Marine Offices and Service Agents worldwide.
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General Safety Information for Service Personnel
DANGER Life danger through electrical shock

Hazardous voltages are present at certain terminals and tracks on the
SRD 331 electronics unit, when the AC supply power is switched on.
Danger of electrical shock or burn when terminals and tracks on the SRD
331 electronics unit are touched while AC power is applied.
Never touch the SRD 331 electronics unit terminals and tracks and con-
nect or disconnect cabling while AC power is applied.
WARNING Risk of electrical shock

When wiring up the system, accidental switching-on of the AC supply
power will energize the system.
Always make sure that the power supply for the NAVIKNOT system is
switched off and is safeguarded against accidental switching-on, when
wiring up the system.

Components on the devices’ PCBs are sensitive to static discharge.
Electrostatic discharge may permanently damage components.
Take the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharges.
Avoid touching any of the electronic circuitry.

The NAVIKNOT 450 D electronics unit contains electrostatic sensitive
components.
Take the necessary precautions when servicing the electronics unit to
prevent electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION Risk of loss of parameter settings through software update

It cannot be guaranteed that parameters settings in the User and Setup
menus and the currently active manual settings are left intact during the
software download.
Before exchanging the flashboard, record all settings to be able to re-
enter them manually, if required.
Note For recording all parameter settings see “Setup and Configuration
Tables” in the appendix of this manual.
CAUTION Risk of inoperable device state through failure during software update
Uploading software through SUSI‘s Flash Update mode is a risky opera-
tion, as SUSI writes directly to the device’s flash memory. Furthermore,
SUSI cannot verify whether the file supplied is indeed intended for the
device under service.Under adverse circumstances, a failure during the
update may leave the device in an inoperable state.
Never interrupt an upload in progress once started.
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Note The information and menu descriptions in this Operation, Installation

and Service Manual are applicable to software version:
NAVIKNOT EU, Rev. J, 1.050
NAVIKNOT CDU, Rev. H, 1.042
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 System Information
Intended Use
The NAVIKNOT 450 D Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment

(SDME) is a compact solid-state microprocessor controlled system for
the maritime navigation of vessels and must only be operated from
appropriately trained and educated personnel familiar with all manda-
tory safety and operating procedures.
The NAVIKNOT 450 D single-axis Doppler water speed log system deter-
mines a vessel’s longitudinal speed and distance travelled through the
water.
A GPS receiver may become connected to the NAVIKNOT 450 D system

for external speed information (backup speed) only.
Not Intended Use
The NAVIKNOT 450 D single-axis Doppler water speed log system is not
allowed to be used for the navigation of inland water vessels and river
boats. Any exception to this restriction must be regulated by specific
certification of an entitled organisation or administration; for further
details see certification information under ‘Design and Main Features”
on page 1-2 and ‘Declaration of Conformity” on page 1-13.
It is not allowed under any circumstances to use the NAVIKNOT 450 D

system as a substitute for mandatory navigation equipment such as
compasses or position receivers.
Position, heading and rate of turn data of a eventually connected GPS

receiver, are to be regarded as external speed information (backup
speed) only and must not be used for navigation purposes.
System Information 1-1

1.2 Design and Main Features

The NAVIKNOT 450 D is a compact solid-state microprocessor con-
trolled system to determine a vessel’s longitudinal speed and distance
travelled through the water.
The NAVIKNOT 450 D has been type-approved by Germanischer Lloyd,

in accordance with the Maritime Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98/EC as
Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment (SDME) and has been
assigned certificate no. 60 963-13 HH.
In accordance with the mutual recognition agreement (MRA), USCG-

Module-B no. 165.105/EC 0098/6096313 has been granted.
The system complies with IMO resolutions A. 824(19), A.694(17),

MSC.96(72), MSC.36(63), MSC.97(73), MSC.191(79) and with EN/IEC
standards 61023(2007), 61162 series, 60945 (2002) incl. Corr. 1(2008) and
62288(2008).
The NAVIKNOT 450 D has been type-approved by the Russian River Reg-
ister (RRR) to ensure the safe navigation of inland navigation vessels
and mixed (river-sea) navigation vessels and has been assigned certifi-
cate no. 13-11.1-3.10.1-0647.
For further details see ‘Declaration of Conformity” on page 1-13.
1-2 Design and Main Features

Figure 1-1:
NAVIKNOT 450 D Accessories (optional)
NAVIKNOT 450 D
Electronics Unit with Master CDU Remote CDU(s)
basic system overview
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NAVIKNOT 350 E
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DAILY TOTAL
1234.56 NM 123456.7 NM
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Speed
electronics unit
type 5003
to/from External Equipment
Analogue Output
Serial Output
Doppler Transducer and Pulse Output
Electronics Unit Status Signals Out
Status Signals In
SRD 331 Doppler
Ext. Speed (backup from GPS)
electronics unit Serial Dim Command
Doppler transducer
or
gate valve tank mount
Figure 1-1 shows a basic system overview with the NAVIKNOT 450 D
Electronics Unit, a Control and Display Unit (CDU) of type 5001 or 5002
and the Doppler transducer (gate valve or tank mount) with the SRD 331
Electronics Unit. Up to three additional remote CDUs may be connected
to the electronics unit.
Central Alarm Management
The NAVIKNOT 450 D system complies with the DNV rules for classifica-
tion of ships requirement regarding a serial interface for the presenta-
tion and acknowledgement of alarms and warnings by an Alarm
Management System (AMS) / Central Alarm Management (CAM). For
details regarding the CAM interface settings see "Serial Data Alarm
Management" on page 3-4, the "Service Setup – Parameters" in the
"Service Setup Menu" and the NAVIKNOT CAMS Interface setting stand-
ard connection drawing 5002-0153-90 in the appendix.
Design and Main Features 1-3

Data Outputs
The Electronics Unit receives raw speed data from the

SRD 331 Electronics Unit and applies any necessary corrections accord-
ing to a stored calibration table. The unit then transmits the calibrated
water speed to receiving equipment and to the connected CDUs. It also
calculates the distance travelled and maintains the total and daily mile
counters.
Serial speed and distance data is provided in the NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
format at six RS-422 outputs. These are divided into two groups of three
outputs each, which may be configured independently to suit the receiv-
ing equipment.
Analogue speed signals are provided at one voltage and one current
output. The mapping of actual speeds to corresponding output values is
configured for each output independently.
The distance travelled is also provided as a pulse signal at six contact

closure outputs. These are divided into three groups of three, two and
one output respectively, which may be configured independently to pro-
vide 10, 100, 200, 400 or 20000 pulses per nautical mile.
1-4 Design and Main Features

1.3 Operating Principle

The NAVIKNOT 450 D system utilizes the principle of Doppler-shifted
sound waves to determine the vessel’s speed relative to the water along
the longitudinal (forward-aft) axis. The sensing signals are high fre-
quency sound pulses which are transmitted from a transducer mounted
through a hull penetration. The transducer contains two transmitter/
receiver windows, which transmit and receive signals in the forward and
aft directions respectively.
The SRD 331 Electronics Unit generates the transmit pulses and detects
the return echo from the water during the time between transmissions.
A time delay between pulse transmission and detection of the return
signal ensures that echoes are received from undisturbed water outside
the boundary layer at the hull. The return signals are processed to deter-
mine the vessel’s fore/aft speed vector. The SRD 331 Electronics Unit
transmits the sensed speed in a digital format to the NAVIKNOT Elec-
tronics Unit.
Figure 1-2:
Doppler log
operating principle
transmit pulses, aft longitudinal

water speed
return echos, aft
return echos, fore
transmit pulses, fore
Operating Principle 1-5

1.4 Technical Data
General
Speed/Distance Ranges and Accuracies

(as per specification of the Doppler transducer)
measuring range - 50 to + 50 kn
1 σ error of displayed speed for a ± 1% or 0.1 kn
period of five minutes (under
good hydrostatic conditions, pitch
angles < 5°)
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit, Type 5003
Environmental Requirements
ambient temperature, operation - 15° C – + 55 °C
ambient temperature, storage - 25° C – + 70° C
protection grade IP 23 to DIN EN 60529
environmental conditions / EMC in accordance with IEC 60945
Power Supply
supply voltage 24 VDC
max. ripple content -10% – +20% Vpp
power consumption 5 W max.
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass 0.5 m
to steering magnetic compass 0.4 m
reduced, to standard magnetic compass 0.3 m
reduced, to steering magnetic compass 0.3 m
Dimensions and Weight

width 340 mm
height 250 mm
depth 100 mm
weight 4.0 kg
1-6 Technical Data

Data Inputs
Doppler transducer speed data NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
Control and Display Unit data NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
(proprietary sentences)
ext. speed data (backup from GPS) NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
serial dimming command NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162
Signal and Status Inputs

double ended ferry mode connection to P.Gnd via
ext. contact, latching
ext. alarm acknowledge status (mute) connection to P.Gnd via
ext. contact, momentary,
normally open
ext. dim+ connection to P.Gnd via
ext. dim- ext. contact, momentary,
normally open
Data Outputs
serial data RS-422 outputs, NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162;
group 1 (3x) all or selected subset of:
longitudinal water speed
distance travelled
log status (proprietary sentence)
serial data RS-422 outputs, NMEA 0183 / IEC 61162;
group 2 (3x) all or selected subset of:
longitudinal water speed
distance travelled
log status (proprietary sentence)
Signal and Status Outputs

analogue speed output, voltage max. range -9.999 – 9.999 VDC;
speed mapped to output voltage
through definition of min. and
max. speed/voltage pairs
analogue speed output, current max. range 0 – 20 mA;
speed mapped to output current
through definition of min. and
max. speed/current pairs
pulse outputs, group 1 10, 100, 200, 400 or 20000 p/nm
(outputs 1,2 and 3)
pulse outputs, group 2 10, 100, 200, 400 or 20000 p/nm
outputs 4 and 5)
pulse output 6 10, 100, 200, 400 or 20000 p/nm
or ext. alarm mute
power failure/general alarm potential-free relay contacts,
speed log failure alarm each rated
speed limit threshold alarm 30 VDC / 1.0 A,
watch alarm acknowledge 100 VDC / 0.3 A,
125 VAC / 0.5 A;
Technical Data 1-7

NAVIKNOT 450 D Control and Display Units (CDU)
CDU Type 5001, main CDU and 2x1 remote unit
ambient temperature, operation - 15° C – + 55° C
protection grade
Stock No. 73506 installed in con- IP 23 to DIN EN 60529
sole frame
Stock No. 73506 installed with frontside IP 65 to DIN EN 60529
seal in console panel
Stock No. 73507 (in housing) IP 65 to DIN EN 60529
environmental conditions / EMC in accordance with IEC 60945,
Stock No. 73506, if installed in equipment category “protected
console frame from the weather”
Stock No. 73506, if installed with equipment category “exposed to
seal in console panel, and Stock the weather”
No. 73507 (in housing)
Power supply
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass 0.80 m
to steering magnetic compass 0.50 m
reduced, to standard magnetic compass 0.50 m
reduced, to steering magnetic compass 0.30 m
Stock No. 73506 (for console mounting)

width 192 mm
height 96 mm
depth 44 mm; approx. 100 mm backward clearance

from mounting surface required for connector
cable
weight 2.4 kg
1-8 Technical Data

Stock No. 79488 (Stock No. 73506 factory-assembled in console frame)

frame width 223 mm
frame height 127 mm
Stock No. 73507 (in housing with bracket)

width 256 mm
max. height (unit in 155 mm
vertical position)
max. depth (unit in 116 mm
horizontal position)
weight 3.2 kg
CDU Type 5002, main CDU and 3x1 remote unit
ambient temperature, operation - 15° C – + 55° C
protection grade, main CDU and IP 23 to DIN EN 60529
3x1 remote unit
protection grade, 2x1 remote unit PN 73506: frontside IP 65 to DIN
EN 60529, if installed with seal in
console panel; IP 23 if installed in
console frame
PN 73507 (in housing with
bracket): IP 65 to DIN EN 60529
Power supply
Magnetic Clearance
to standard magnetic compass 0.70 m (3x1 unit)
0.80 m (2x1 unit)
to steering magnetic compass 0.40 m (3x1 unit)
0.50 m (2x1 unit)
reduced, to standard magnetic compass 0.45 m (3x1 unit)
0.50 m (2x1 unit)
Technical Data 1-9

Magnetic Clearance
reduced, to steering magnetic compass 0.30 m (3x1 unit)
0.30 m (2x1 unit)
PN 73508 (for console mounting)

width 192 mm
height 96 mm
depth 43 mm; approx. 120 mm backward clearance from

mounting surface required for connector cable and
plug
weight 2.4 kg
PN 79489 (PN 73508 factory-assembled in console frame)

frame width 319 mm
frame height 127 mm
PN 73509 (in housing with bracket)

width 350 mm
max. height 150 mm
(unit in vertical
position)
max. depth 130 mm
(unit in horizon-
tal position)
weight 3.2 kg
1-10 Technical Data

SRD 331 Electronics Unit
ambient temperature, operation –15 to +55 °C
protection grade IP 52 to DIN EN 60529
Power Supply
supply voltage 230 or 115 VAC

width 378 mm
height 292 mm
depth 216 mm
weight 9.7 kg approx.
Doppler Transducers
Common Operational Data

speed range - 50 to + 50 kn
radiated power (electrical) 10 W max.
signal mode pulse
frequency 2 MHz
number of beams 2
beam width 1.5°
beam angle 15° from vertical
minimum required bottom clear- 1.8 m
ance
Technical Data 1-11

Transducer with Gate Valve

transducer for steel or aluminium
vessels, single bottom
installation method from inside vessel, through hull

fittings
ambient temperature, operation - 2 to + 40° C
protection grade IP 68 to DIN EN 60529;
submersible to 35 m
cable length 18 m (PN 74893 / 5020-AA) or
40 m (PN 74894 / 5020-AB) or
60 m (PN 74895 / 5020-AC)
dimensions and weight see drawings
4983-0112-01 and
5020-0112-01
Tank Mount Transducer

transducer for steel vessels, single
or double bottom
installation method from outside vessel; transducer

can be exchanged without dry-
docking by a diver
ambient temperature, operation - 2 to + 40° C
protection grade IP 68 to DIN EN 60529;
submersible to 35 m
cable length 40 m (PN 025832) or
60 m (PN 025833)*
dimensions and weight see drawing 4978-0112-01
* The previous tank mount transducers of cable length 18 m (073497),

25 m (073498) and 36 m (073499) are deprecated.
1-12 Technical Data

1.5 Declaration of Conformity

Marine Equipment Directive EC Declaration of Conformity:
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.
Woltmanstrasse 19
D-20097 Hamburg, Germany.
as manufacturer hereby declares that the following specified equip-

ment:
“NAVIKNOT 450 D Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment (SDME),

single-axis Doppler water speed log system”
complies with the Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC, as amended.
This equipment has been tested to verify compliance with the Regula-
tions and Testing Standards as per EC Type Examination (B) and EC
Quality System (D) issued by:
Notified Body No. 0098 Germanischer Lloyd.
Note The current issue of the detailed

Marine Equipment Directive EC Declaration of Conformity of
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. Hamburg is part of the client CD
stock no. 56 800.
For further details please contact:
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. Hamburg
Regulatory Support Group
Declaration of Conformity 1-13

1-14 Declaration of Conformity

Chapter 2: Operation
2.1 Display and Operating Keys

Figure 2-1: 1 2 5 6 7
NAVIKNOT 450 D
operating unit
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12.8 kn
DAILY TOTAL
1234.56 NM 123456.7 NM
3 4 9 8 10
Display
1 Speed Display: Shows the actual speed through the water along
the vessel’s longitudinal axis (fore-and-aft line).
Arrow pointing up, above value: speed is positive (ahead).
Arrow pointing down, below value: speed is negative (astern).
2 Mode Indicator: indicates the operating mode (Master or

Repeater).
3 Alarm Display Area: In case of pending alarms, the alarm

code(s) and error messages are shown in this area.
4 Mile Counters: Show the distance travelled since last reset

(daily miles) and total cumulative distance travelled (total miles).
Operating Keys
5 ACK key: Acknowledge pending alarms; mute alarm buzzer.
6 MENU key: Call up or quit the menu mode.
7 MASTER key: Requests Master operating mode for this unit.
8 Navigation Keypad:
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT: keys navigate through the operating menu;
ENTER confirms and stores settings made in the menu mode.
In case active alarms are present, the left and right arrow keys
scroll through the list of alarm messages.
9?AT DIM– / DIM+: Adjust the display brightness.
Display and Operating Keys 2-1

2.2 External control devices

Depending on the installation, external devices may be present to
remotely control certain functions of the NAVIKNOT 450 D:
• The audible alarm at the NAVIKNOT 450 D may be muted from a

remote device, e.g. a central alarm panel.
• External pushbuttons may be used to adjust the display brightness.
• If connected to a central dimming facility, the NAVIKNOT 450 D may
receive dimming commands via a serial data connection.
• An external selector switch may be used to activate or de-activate
the double-ended ferry mode. In this mode, the NAVIKNOT 450 D
displays and transmits all speeds with the sign reversed.
2.3 Power-up Sequence

The separate components of the NAVIKNOT system are not equipped
with power switches. All devices power up simultaneously, as soon as
supply power is applied to the system.
Upon power up, the startup routine is executed:
The startup screen is shown and a

system test sequence is executed.
A status line at the bottom of the

screen indicates the progress and
NAVIGAT results of the following tests:
RAM test
NN.NN
I/O test
System Test Checksum test
Setup Data test
NAVIKNOT 450 D MASTER After the system test, the indication

“waiting for main unit” may be
STW briefly shown at the CDU, while the
Electronics Unit initializes itself.
12.8 kn As soon as the system is fully oper-

ational, the actual speed and the
daily and total mile counters are
DAILY TOTAL
displayed.
1234.56 NM 123456.7 NM
Note Should the NAVIKNOT electronics fail to establish communication with

the CDU(s) after power-up, the indication “waiting for main unit” will be
shown permanently at all connected CDUs. An audible alarm is sounded
which must be locally acknowledged at each CDU.
The NAVIKNOT system will not operate properly until the cause of failure
is eliminated and should be powered down until it can be serviced.
2-2 External control devices

2.4 Display Indications in Normal Operational Mode

Speed Display
In the normal operational mode, the
STW NAVIKNOT 450 D CDU permanently
display the actual speed through
12.8 kn the water (STW).
An up-arrow symbol above the

speed value indicates positive
speeds (ahead), a down-arrow sym-
bol below the value indicates nega-
tive speeds (astern).
The value is displayed without sign.
Distance Counters
Also permanently displayed are the
DAILY TOTAL
distance counters (daily and total
1234.56 NM 123456.7 NM
mile counters).
The counters display the distance
made good through the water.
The count is incremented at posi-
tive speeds only; counting is halted
during zero or negative speeds.
Operating Status Indications

Master/Remote status
NAVIKNOT 450 D MASTER The indication “MASTER” is shown

in the top right corner of the CDU
NAVIKNOT 450 D REMOTE which currently the master unit.
Other CDUs, if present, will show
the indication “REMOTE”
Display Indications in Normal Operational Mode 2-3

Manual/External speed input active
When the manual or external input

MAN STW mode has been activated in the
manual settings menu, the indica-
EXTERN STW tion “MAN” or “EXTERN” respec-
tively is shown in the top left corner
of the speed display.

connected.

connected.
Speed not calibrated
When the transducer calibration

UNCAL kn 123456.7 table is empty or calibration has
been switched off, the indication
“UNCAL” is shown in the top right
corner of the speed display.
2-4 Display Indications in Normal Operational Mode

2.5 Requesting Master Control
In case more than one CDU is installed, only one of these can be
assigned master control; all other CDUs will operate as remote units.
Only from the master, the operator can access the operating and service
menus, acknowledge alarms and scroll through the alarm list.
Remote CDUs permanently display speed and distance. The only keys
functional at a remote CDU are the DIM-/DIM+ keys to adjust the bright-
ness level and the MASTER key, which requests master control to be
transferred to this CDU.
To request master control at a remote CDU:
NAVIKNOT 450 D REMOTE Press the MASTER key.

Master control is transferred and
the mode indication changes from
“REMOTE” to “MASTER”.
Note Master control can only be requested from a CDU which is currently
operating as remote unit.
The current master cannot actively transfer control to a remote CDU.
Any remote CDU may request master control at any time, i.e. control
requests cannot be refused by the current master.
2.6 Adjusting the display brightness
The brightness of the display and keypad illumination is adjusted via the
DIM+/DIM- keys:
NAVIKNOT 450 D MASTER Press the DIM+ key to

increase the illumination
STW brightness.
Press the DIM- key to
12.8 kn
kn
reduce the illumination
brightness.
DAILY TOTAL
1234.56 NM 123456.7 NM
Note The display brightness can only be adjusted in normal operational mode.
The brightness setting is not retained between power-ups. The
NAVIKNOT 450 D always powers up at the second highest brightness
level.
Requesting Master Control 2-5

2.7 Optional Functions

The following functions may be available if the system is equipped with
the respective external controls and configured accordingly.
Muting Alarms Remotely
On alarm, actuate the mute control at a remote device (e.g. a central

alarm panel). The audible alarm is muted.
Note A remotely muted alarm remains in the pending (unacknowledged) state.

The alarm is indicated as pending in the alarm display area until the
alarm is acknowledged at the NAVIKNOT 450 D or the cause of the alarm
is eliminated.
Resetting/Acknowledging a Central Watch Alarm
If connected to a central watch alarm facility ('dead man alarm'), the

NAVIKNOT 450 D automatically resets the watch alarm timer whenever
a key is pressed on the unit.
Should a watch alarm be given, press any key at the NAVIKNOT 450 D to
acknowledge the alarm and reset the watch alarm timer.
External Dimming
If external DIM+/DIM- pushbuttons are installed, these operate in parallel

with the builtin DIM+/DIM- keys.
For future applications, the NAVIKNOT 450 D also possesses an input for
serial data dimming commands from a central dimming facility.
Activating Double-Ended Ferry Mode
In certain installations, a switch may be installed to activate or de-acti-

vate the double-ended ferry mode to transfer control between the for-
ward and aft steering positions. If this mode is active, the speed
indication at the display and within the transmitted messages VHW and
VBW for water speed and ground speed is with their sign reversed.
Note The speed data within the VTG message (course over ground and ground
speed), provided by GPS, is per definition always positive.
Note In most installations where the double-ended ferry mode is used, it will
be automatically activated via a general take-over system which transfers
control between the forward and aft steering positions.
2-6 Optional Functions

2.8 Operating Menu

The manual settings, user and service setup sub-menus are accessed
through a multilevel operating menu.
Entering and Quitting the Menu Mode
NAVIKNOT 450 D MASTER From the normal operational

mode, press MENU to enter
STW the menu mode.
MAIN MENU
12.8 kn > MANUAL SETTINGS

The Main Menu screen is
displayed.
USER SETUP
10°
SERVICE SETUP The keys of the navigation
keypad may now be used to
navigate the menu, to select
parameter settings and to
edit parameter values.
From the main menu screen,

MAIN MENU
press MENU to return to the
normal operational mode.
> MANUAL SETTINGS
NAVIKNOT 450 D > MASTER
USER SETUP
SERVICE SETUP STW The Main Menu screen is
closed and the normal oper-
12.8 kn
10° ational display reappears.
Note In the menu mode, the MASTER and the DIM-/DIM+ keys are disabled.
Should an alarm condition occur while the menu mode is active, the
audible alarm will sound, but the operator must return to normal opera-
tional mode to view the alarm message and acknowledge the alarm.
Operating Menu 2-7

Navigating the Menu
In the menu mode, the operator may navigate through the menu using
the Right, Left, Up and Down arrow keys.
MAIN MENU
Arrow symbols (>) to the
right of the window indicate
XXXXXXXX
that a sub-menu exists for
MAIN
MAIN MENU
XXXXXXXX
MENU
the respective option.
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX
YYYYYYYY
YYYYYYYY
YYYYYYYY Press ENTER to enter a sub-
XXXXXXXX menu.
MAIN MENU
YYYYYYYY
XXXXXXXX
YYYYYYYY
ZZZZZZZZ
ZZZZZZZZ
ZZZZZZZZ
MAIN MENU
The arrow symbol (>) at the
XXXXXXXX left of the window indicates
AAAAAAAA the cursor position on the
BBBBBBBB
CCCCCCCC current menu level.
AAAAAAAA With the Up/Down arrow

BBBBBBBB
CCCCCCCC keys, move to the cursor to
the required sub-menu posi-
AAAAAAAA
BBBBBBBB
tion.
CCCCCCCC
Press the Left arrow key to

MAIN MENU
XXXXXXXX return to the next higher
YYYYYYYY
menu level.
ZZZZZZZZ
MAIN MENU Alternatively, MENU may be

XXXXXXXX pressed to jump as high up
YYYYYYYY
as possible from the current
MAIN MENU
level. In most cases, this will
XXXXXXXX
quit the menu immediately
and return to normal opera-
tional mode.
2-8 Operating Menu

Selecting Parameter Settings
In a number of sub-menus, the operator is expected to select parameter

settings from a list of available options.
The available options and the current selection are indicated by different
symbols:
Radio buttons: Allow to select exactly one of the available options.

: selected
: deselected
Checkboxes: Allow to select or activate none, one or more of the
available options.
: selected
: deselected
To select parameter settings in a sub-menu:
With the Up/Down arrow

OPTIONS
keys, move to the required
OPTIONS
option.
OPTION A
OPTION B
OPTION C
Press ENTER to confirm the
selection and leave the
OPTION A option sub-menu.
OPTION B
OPTION C
MENU leaves the option sub-
OPTION A
OPTION B menu without changes.
OPTION C
Editing Parameter Values
In a number of sub-menus, parameters are set by editing a numerical

value or an alphanumerical string.
To edit a parameter value in the respective sub-menu:
With the Up/Down arrow

VALUE
keys, edit the character at
VALUE: the current cursor position.
00000
With the Right/Left arrow
keys, move the cursor for-
10000
ward/back to edit the next/
previous character.
10000
VALUE
Press ENTER to confirm the
new value and leave the
option sub-menu.
MENU leaves the option sub-

menu without changes.
Operating Menu 2-9

Caption for Selecting and Editing
Figure 2-2 shows the caption for the different selecting and editing sym-
bols used in all menus and submenus.
Figure 2-2:
SERVICE SETUP 1 û
Caption for choice, F1 SUBMENU 1 SUBMENU 1 functionality of submenu 1
F2 SUBMENU 2
selecting and editing F3 SUBMENU 3 ü
CHOICE A Choice = “A” OR “B”
CHOICE B
SUBMENU 2 functionality of submenu 2

SELECTION A
SELECTION B Cumulative Selection =
SELECTION C “A” and/or ”B” and/or “C”
SUBMENU 3 functionality of submenu 3

EDITING OF NUMERIC Editing with: ûü / +-
VALUES e.g.: 0,1 – 9,9 sec
Note Choice means that either “A” or “B” must be chosen.

Selection means that “A” and/or “B” can be selected cumulatively.
Editing means that numeric values must be edited.
2-10 Operating Menu

2.9 Manual Settings Menu

connected.

connected.
The Manual Settings menu provides access to settings which the opera-
tor may need to alter more or less frequently during normal operation.
Manual Settings Menu 2-11

Manual Settings – Overview
Figure 2-3:
MAIN MENU
Manual Settings MANUAL SETTINGS
> SPEED MODE STW >
SPEED MODE STW speed data input mode

MAN
SENSOR
EXTERN
> MAN SPEED VALUE >
MAN SPEED VALUE manual input value

RANGE: -99 – 99 KN
> TRANSDUCER ON/OFF
TRANSDUCER ON/OFF transducer on/off setting

Transducer mode for Preamplifier D;
settings have no effect in systems with the
SRD 331 Doppler Electronics Unit
2-12 Manual Settings Menu

Manual Settings – Parameters
SPEED MODE STW
Selects the speed input mode.
Settings: MAN (Manual)

The actual speed value is entered manually.
This setting may be chosen only temporarily, to generate

speed output data in case of transducer failure or for testing.
SENSOR
Speed data is read from the speed sensor input, i.e. from
the Doppler preamplifier.
This setting must be active at all times during normal opera-

tion of the system.
Settings EXTERN
(contd.): Speed data is read from the NMEA $--VTG sentence at one
of the NMEA inputs 1 or 2.
This setting allows to use speed data from a GPS instead of

manual input. Note that, while the $--VTG sentence contains
ground speed, the NAVIKNOT 450 D displays and transmits
the data as water speed. The external input may therefore
be chosen only temporarily, to generate output data in case
of transducer failure or for testing.
MAN (Manual) SPEED VALUE
Sets the input value in the manual input mode.
Settings: RANGE: -99.9 – 99.9 KN

Default value: + 12
TRANSDUCER ON/OFF
Switches the transmit circuits on or off in systems equipped with the

Preamplifier D, Type 5005.
Settings: Settings are not effective in systems equipped with the

SRD 331 Doppler Electronics Unit.
Manual Settings Menu 2-13

2.10 User Setup

The User Setup menu provides access to settings which the operator
may need to alter only occasionally.
User Setup – Overview
Figure 2-4: MAIN MENU

User Setup USER SETUP
> DAMP. TIME DISPLAY >
DAMP. TIME DISPLAY damping time constant

for speed display
RANGE: 0 – 60 SEC
> DAMP. TIME OUTPUT >
DAMP. TIME OUTPUT damping time constant

for speed outputs
RANGE: 0 – 60 SEC
> RESET DAILY MILES >
RESET DAILY MILES daily miles counter

reset
reset counter to zero when
user setup is quit
> TOTAL MILES COUNTER >
TOTAL MILES COUNTER total miles counter

start value
WATER START VALUE
RANGE: 0.0 – 999999.9 NM
> LCD COLOR >
LCD COLOR screen colour scheme

WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
contd. on next page
2-14 User Setup

Figure 2-5: contd. from

User Setup (contd.) previous page
> SCALE >
SCALE speed display units

SPEED SCALE
KN
M/S
FT/S
> SOFTWARE VERSION NN.NN
SOFTWARE VERSION NAVIKNOT EU

software version
version ID (read-only)
User Setup 2-15

User Setup – Parameters
DAMP. (Damping) TIME DISPLAY
Sets the damping time constant for the speed display.
The higher the time constant, the stronger sudden peaks of the actual
speed display will be damped.
Settings: RANGE: 0 – 60 SEC

Default value: 04
DAMP. (Damping) TIME OUTPUT
Sets the damping time constant for the speed outputs.
The higher the time constant, the stronger sudden peaks of the actual
speed output will be damped. The output damping time constant is
effective for both the analogue as well as the serial data outputs.
Settings: RANGE: 0 – 60 SEC

Default value: 04
RESET DAILY MILES
Sets the reset flag for the daily miles counter.
If the reset flag is set, the daily miles counter is reset to zero as soon as
the User Setup is quit.
Settings: ON (option checked)

Reset daily miles counter when User Setup is quit
OFF (option unchecked)

Leave daily miles counter untouched
TOTAL MILES COUNTER
WATER START VALUE
Sets the water speed total miles counter to a desired start value.
Settings: RANGE: 0.0 – 999999.9 NM
Note The water speed total miles counter may be set to any desired start value.
The daily mile count may thus be larger than the total mile count if the
daily miles counter is not reset after altering the total mile counter.
2-16 User Setup

LCD COLOR
Selects the screen colour scheme for the normal operational display.
Settings: WHITE
Speed display and mile counters use black lettering on a
white background.
BLUE
Speed display and mile counters use white lettering on a
blue background.
BLACK
Speed display and mile counters use white lettering on a
black background.
SCALE
SPEED SCALE
Selects the unit of measure for the speed display.
The respective setting acts on the actual speed display at the CDU only
and has no further effect on the output data, mile counters etc.
Settings: KN
Speed is displayed in knots.
M/S
Speed is displayed in metres per second.
FT/S
Speed is displayed in feet per second.
SOFTWARE VERSION
Displays the software version of the NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit.
Settings: none
The version ID is read-only.
User Setup 2-17

2-18 User Setup

Chapter 3: Alarm System
3.1 Alarm Indication
Audible Alarm Indication
Single Beep: Invalid Action
A single short beep indicates that the operator attempted to

carry out an invalid action.
This is the case e.g. if the operator attempts to enter the menu
from a remote unit.
Continuous Beeping: Pending Alarm
Continuous on-off beeping indicates that a pending (unac-

knowledged) alarm is present.
Simultaneously, a corresponding alarm message is shown in
the alarm window.
Visual Alarm Indication
If an alarm is active, a messages is shown in the alarm display area

(above the mile counters) which specifies the alarm at hand.
Active alarms have one of two possible states:
Pending (unacknowledged):
< (1/1) SRD TIMEOUT >
The cause of the alarm is present
and the operator has not yet
acknowledged the alarm.
The alarm message is shown on a
red flashing background.
Acknowledged:
The operator has acknowledged the
alarm but the cause of the alarm is
still present.
The alarm message is shown on a
solid red background.
Alarm Indication 3-1

3.2 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm
Local Alarm Acknowledge
To acknowledge a pending alarm at the NAVIKNOT 450 D CDU:
Press ACK.
The audible alarm indication is

muted.
If the system is connected to a cen-
tral alarm facility and configured
accordingly, the audible alarm indi-
cation at the central alarm facility
will also be muted.
Note When an alarm has been acknowledged, the ext. alarm status output
remains active until the cause of the alarm is eliminated.
When the cause of an alarm is eliminated, the alarm is acknowledged
automatically and the alarm status is cleared.
The NAVIKNOT 450 D does not keep a history of past (inactive) alarms.
External Alarm Mute
To mute the audible alarm externally (e.g. from a central alarm panel):
Actuate the external mute facility.
The audible alarm indication is

muted.
The alarm state and visible indica-
tion are not affected, i.e. the alarm
ext. alarm m ute remains in the pending state until it
is locally acknowledged at the
NAVIKNOT 450 D CDU.
3-2 Acknowledging Alarms/Muting the Audible Alarm

3.3 Viewing the active alarms

The total number of alarms and the index number of the currently dis-
played alarm are shown in front of the alarm message.
If more than one alarm is active, use the Left or Right arrow key to scroll
through the list of alarm messages:
< (1/3) SENSOR ERROR >

< (2/3) SENSOR ERROR >
Note As long as any pending (unacknowledged) alarms are present, these will
automatically be redisplayed when other messages have been viewed,
until all alarms have been acknowledged by the operator.
Viewing the active alarms 3-3

3.4 Serial Data Alarm Management

The NAVIKNOT 450 D system complies with the DNV rules for classifica-
tion of ships requirement regarding a serial interface for the presenta-
tion and acknowledgement of alarms and warnings by an Alarm
Management System (AMS) / Central Alarm Management (CAM).
The NAVIKNOT 450 D system supports the external alarm handling

using the $--ALR (set alarm state) and $--ACK (acknowledge alarm) sen-
tences according to IEC 61162 (NMEA 0183).
If transmission of the $--ALR sentence is enabled, the active alarms may

be displayed at an external alarm handling device or may be recorded
by a VDR. If reception of the $--ACK sentence is enabled, pending alarms
may be acknowledged from the external alarm handling device.
The $--ALR and $--ACK sentences are implemented as follows:
• When no alarm conditions are present, the NAVIKNOT 450 D trans-

mits a “no alerts” message as recommended per IEC 80/520/INF,
once per second. This is an $--ALR sentence with null fields for the
alarm code and description.
• When the NAVIKNOT 450 D raises an alarm, an $--ALR sentence,
containing the corresponding alarm number and description text is
transmitted once per second. The alarm will be marked as “active”
and “not acknowledged”.
In case of multiple alarms, the corresponding $--ALR sentences are
transmitted in turn, one sentence per second.
• If a pending alarm is acknowledged (locally or through an $--ACK
sentence), the NAVIKNOT 450 D marks the respective $--ALR sen-
tence as “acknowledged”.
• When an alarm condition clears, regardless of whether the operator
has acknowledged the alarm or not, the NAVIKNOT 450 D transmits
the respective $--ALR sentence five times with status ”acknowl-
edged”. Then, the device stops transmitting the sentence in question.
3-4 Serial Data Alarm Management

3.5 Error Messages

Table 3-1:
message text cause corrective action
Error messages
WAITING FOR MAIN Communication Check operation of
UNIT between electronics the electronics unit;
(shown on startup unit and CDU(s) could Check cabling
screen) not be established between CDU and
electronics unit.
If error persists,
power down the sys-
tem and call service.
SRD TIMEOUT Transducer protocol Check that the SRD
detection failed 331 electronics unit is
operating;
SRD 331 TIMEOUT Data lost from SRD
check that protocol is
331 electronics unit
set to NMEA;
(protocol detection
check cabling
succeeded and valid
between SRD 331 and
data was received
NAVIKNOT electron-
previously)
ics unit; check cabling
between transducer
and SRD 331 electron-
ics unit;
check transducer for
proper operation.
SCAN SENSOR Transducer protocol Error is cleared once
detection running transducer protocol
(NAVIKNOT electron- has been determined.
ics unit analyzes If error persists, check
incoming data) preamplifier D for
proper operation.
EXT DIM TIMEOUT No valid commands Check connection
received at serial dim between dimming
input. device and electronics
unit.
EU TIMEOUT Communication lost Check basic opera-
between electronics tion of the electronics
unit and CDU unit (valid output gen-
erated at serial data /
analogue outputs);
Check cabling
between CDU and
electronics unit.
Note In case of an “EU timeout” error, dashes will appear in the speed and dis-
tance displays. The timeout error will be shown as the only fault present,
because the CDU receives no error messages from the electronics unit
when the communication is lost.
Error Messages 3-5

3-6 Error Messages

Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU
The electronic components of the NAVIKNOT 450 D system are solid-

state devices and contain no consumable parts. Therefore, no set main-
tenance schedule is required.
The CDU front plate should be kept clean and a regular visual inspection
of the system’s cables and connectors should be carried out to detect
any signs of damage or deterioration.

The CDU front plate is made of clear polycarbonate.
Do not clean the front plate with organic solvents, acetone or any other
substance which could damage or discolour plastic.
Use only water and soap or a mild detergent to clean the front plate.
Doppler Transducer Maintenance
Depending on the type of transducer installed, certain maintenance pro-

cedures are to be carried out at regular intervals, such as cleaning of the
transducer face and lubrication/overhaul of the gate valve, if applicable.
The recommended maintenance schedule and procedures are described

in the installation, maintenance and service instructions for the Doppler
transducers and electronics unit, document no. 004909-0125-001.
Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel 4-1

4-2 Maintenance by Shipboard Personnel

Chapter 5: Installation
5.1 Mechanical Installation
Doppler Transducer and SRD 331 Electronics Unit
Details of the installation and dimension/installation drawings for the

Doppler transducers and the SRD 331 electronics unit, are contained in
the installation, maintenance and service instructions for the Doppler
transducers and SRD 331 electronics unit, document 004909-0125-001,
and in the dimension/installation drawing for the respective transducer.
In general, field service will attend a vessel after the transducer hard-
ware has been installed mechanically by the shipyard. I.e., in case of the
gate valve transducer, the gate valve will be installed and in case of the
tank mount transducer, the cofferdam tank and transducer will be
installed completely. In most cases, the vessel will be afloat at this point
in time.
The SRD 331 electronics unit may be installed at the same time as the
transducer or later, together with the other electronic components of the
NAVIKNOT 450 D system.
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit
The electronics unit is to be installed at a protected location. In most

cases, it will be mounted in the vicinity of the master CDU.
The electronics unit is to be attached to a level surface with four M6

screws (or nuts and bolts). For the dimensions of the housing, refer to
drawing 5003-0112-01. The electronics unit may be installed vertically,
horizontally or inclined.
Mechanical Installation 5-1

Control and Display Units
Console Mounting
To mount a NAVIKNOT CDU directly in a console panel (without console

frame), a panel cutout is required as shown in the respective drawings
(see Appendix).
Suitable fasteners for console mounting are provided in the installation

kit 22724, included with the CDU, type 5001, respectively type 5002.
A backward clearance of approx. 100 mm from the mounting surface is

required to protect the connector cable from being bent too strongly at
the cable gland.
Console Frame Version
When ordered factory-assembled in a console frame, the NAVIKNOT

CDUs, type 5001 or 5002, are already fastened to the frame. The required
cutouts for a standard 2x1 frame are shown in drawing 0012-0112-02,
respectively 5002-0112-02 (see Appendix).
If a custom frame is delivered, installation-specific dimensional draw-

ings for the frame and cutout will be provided with the equipment.
A backward clearance of approx. 90 mm from the frame top surface is

required to protect the connector cable from being bent too strongly at
the cable gland.
Housing with Bracket
The NAVIKNOT CDU, type 5001, in housing with bracket is shown in

dimensional drawing 5001-0112-02 (see Appendix). The mounting
bracket carries four holes of 5.3 mm dia. for fixing the bracket to any
plane surface, such as a console panel, wall or ceiling. The required fas-
teners are to be provided by the shipyard or installer.
The NAVIKNOT CDU, type 5002, in housing with bracket is shown in

dimensional drawing 5002-0112-01 (see Appendix).
Connector Cable
The NAVIKNOT CDU connector cable terminates into a 6-wire pigtail for
direct connection to the terminals at the Electronics Unit or to a separate
terminal block. If required, a terminal block is to be provided by the ship-
yard or installer.
The installer must make sure that the end of the cable sheath is firmly
secured to the vessel structure with tie-wraps or other suitable means,
so that the individual wires are free from tension at the terminals.
5-2 Mechanical Installation

5.2 Electrical Installation
SRD 331 Electronics Unit, AC Power Configuration
The SRD 331 electronics unit is delivered prewired for connection to

230VAC. If the unit is required to operate on 115 VAC, it must be recon-
figured accordingly.
Details of the AC power configuration are contained in the installation,

maintenance and service instructions for the Doppler transducers and
SRD 331 electronics unit, document no. 004909-0125-001.
Wiring Up the System
DANGER Life danger through electrical shock

Hazardous voltages are present at certain terminals and tracks on the
SRD 331 electronics unit, when the AC supply power is switched on.
Danger of electrical shock or burn when terminals and tracks on the SRD
331 electronics unit are touched while AC power is applied.
Never touch the SRD 331 electronics unit terminals and tracks and con-
nect or disconnect cabling while AC power is applied.
WARNING Risk of electrical shock

When wiring up the system, accidental switching-on of the AC supply
power will energize the system.
Always make sure that the power supply for the NAVIKNOT system is
switched off and is safeguarded against accidental switching-on, when
wiring up the system.

Components on the devices’ PCBs are sensitive to static discharge.
Take the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharges.
Wire up the system according to the connection diagrams and other rel-
evant documents provided.
If installation-specific connection diagrams have been provided for a

given system, these supersede any connection information contained in
standard connection diagrams.
If wiring up according to standard connection diagrams, make sure

beforehand that all data and signals to receive from or transmit to exter-
nal equipment comply to the NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit interface spec-
ification, 5003-0120-001.
Electrical Installation 5-3

5.3 Initial System Configuration
Configuring the CDU(s)
If one CDU is installed only, the unit requires no further configuration.
In case more than one CDU is installed, each CDU must be assigned a
unique ID through its local Service Setup menu.
CDU Setup Access Code
To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to the CDU configura-

tion, the local setup menu is protected by an access codes
To access the local CDU Service Setup:
NAVIKNOT 450 D MASTER From the normal operational

mode, simultaneously press
STW + ENTER and MENU to call up
12.8 kn ENTER CODE

the CDU’s local Service
Setup menu mode.
000
When prompted for the
setup code, enter code 600.
SERVICE SETUP
The CDU’s local Service
Setup opens.
CDU ID
DIMMING
5-4 Initial System Configuration

CDU Service Setup – Overview
Figure 5-1:
SERVICE SETUP
CDU Service Setup
> CDU ID >
CDU ID this CDU's local ID

RANGE: 0 – 9
> DIMMING >
DIMMING settings for

serial dimming
GROUP ID
dim group ID
RANGE: 00 – 99 assignment
CENTRAL DIMMING OFFSET
RANGE: -7 – 7
DIM MIN VALUE
RANGE: 0 – 999 brightness
DIM VALUE 2
. . . DIM VALUE 3 - 7
DIM MAX VALUE

Initial System Configuration 5-5

CDU Service Setup – Parameters
CDU ID
Sets the CDU’s local ID.

The ID serves to identify the individual CDUs in systems where one or
more remote CDUs are installed. The electronics unit uses the ID to keep
track of which CDU is currently assigned master command.
Settings: RANGE: 0 – 9
Default value: 0
Select an ID between “1” and “9” if more than one CDU is

installed. A given ID may only be assigned to one CDU
within the system.
In a single-CDU system, select ID “0”.
DIMMING
GROUP ID
Assigns the CDU to a dim group.

The ID setting is only effective if dimming commands are read from the
proprietary NMEA sentence $PPLAI.
Default value: 00
Select an ID between “01” and “09” to assign the CDU to

the respective dim group.
Selecting ID “00” lets the CDU accept any dim command
received, regardless of group assignment.
CENTRAL DIMMING OFFSET
Sets a local offset for the brightness level.
Settings: RANGE: -7 – 7
Default value: 0
Select an offset as required to match the brightness of the

CDU to that of other equipment controlled through the
same dim command device.
Offsets below 0 decrease, offsets above 0 increase the
CDU’s overall brightness by the corresponding number of
brightness levels. However, the offset will not alter the
brightness beyond the min. and max. levels respectively.
The factory default for the offset is 0.

DIM VALUES (MIN VALUE - VALUE 2–7 - MAX VALUE)
Maps the ordered brightness setting as read from the serial dim com-
mand to the CDU’s nine discrete brightness levels.
Default values:
DIM MIN VALUE 000
DIM VALUE 2 200
DIM VALUE 3 260
DIM VALUE 4 320
DIM VALUE 5 400
DIM VALUE 6 500
DIM VALUE 7 750
DIM MAX VALUE 950
For each brightness level, set the smallest intensity order at

which the level should be active. If the order received is
smaller than the set value, brightness is reduced to the next
lower level.
Configuring System Parameters
When the system has been wired up, all configuration parameters are to
be set to the required values in the Service Setup in order to make the
NAVIKNOT system fully functional. For a description of the Service
Setup, refer to Chapter 6 (System Configuration).
Note As the first step in an initial system configuration, call up the Service
Setup and the system type parameter to “NAVIKNOT 450 D“.
Then, quit the setup menu and cycle the power to make sure that only
those parameter settings and configuration options which apply to a
NAVIKNOT 450 D system are available through the Service Setup.
After the initial system configuration, note all settings in the

NAVIKNOT 450 D system setup table (see Appendix). Send one copy of
the filled-out table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ship’s file.
The operating parameters in the User Setup and Manual Settings

menus should also be set as required for normal operation within the
given system.
Initial System Configuration 5-7


Chapter 6: System Configuration
6.1 Service Setup Menu

The Service Setup menu provides access to the system parameters
which configure the NAVIKNOT 450 D according to the requirements of
the installation at hand.
Setup Access Code
To prevent inadvertent or unauthorized changes to the system configu-

ration, setup menus which are to be accessed by service personnel only
are protected by access codes.
To access the Service Setup:
MAIN MENU
Call up the Main Menu.
Select the Service Setup.
SERVICE SETUP When prompted for the setup code,

enter code 600.
ENTER CODE Press ENTER to continue.

000
Page 1 of the Service Setup opens.
SERVICE SETUP Page 1
NEXT PAGE (2)

SYSTEM TYPE
Service Setup Menu 6-1

Service-Setup – Overview
Figure 6-1:
Service Setup,
page 1
> NEXT PAGE (2) >
skip to page 2
> ANALOG OUTPUT >
ANALOG OUTPUT settings for analogue

speed outputs
VOLTAGE
MINIMUM VOLTAGE output value
RANGE: -9.999 – 9.999 V at min. speed
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE output value

RANGE: -9.999 – 9.999 V at max. speed
MINIMUM SPEED
RANGE: -99.9 – 99.9 KN min. speed value
MAXIMUM SPEED
RANGE: -99.9 – 99.9 KN max. speed value
CURRENT
MINIMUM CURRENT output value
RANGE: 0.00 – 20.00 MA at min. speed
MAXIMUM CURRENT output value
RANGE: 0.00 – 20.00 MA at max. speed
MINIMUM SPEED min. speed value

RANGE: -99.9 – 99.9 KN
MAXIMUM SPEED max. speed value
RANGE: -99.9 – 99.9 KN
contd. on next page
6-2 Service Setup Menu


previous page
Service Setup,
page 1 (contd.)
> PULSE OUTPUT 1-3 >
PULSE / NM settings for pulse outputs 1-3

PULSE / NM 1–3
10 PULSE/NM
100 PULSE/NM
200 PULSE/NM
400 PULSE/NM
20000 PULSE/NM
> PULSE OUTPUT 4-5 >
PULSE / NM settings for pulse outputs 4-5

PULSE / NM 4–5
10 PULSE/NM
100 PULSE/NM
200 PULSE/NM
400 PULSE/NM
20000 PULSE/NM
> PULSE OUTPUT 6 >
PULSE OUTPUT 6 settings for pulse output 6

PULSE / RELAY
10 PULSE/NM
100 PULSE/NM
200 PULSE/NM
400 PULSE/NM
20000 PULSE/NM
MUTE RELAY
> RS422 OUTPUT 1-3 >
RS422 OUTPUT 1–3 settings for RS-422 outputs

group 1 (outp.1-3)
MESSAGES NMEA 1–3
VBW
VHW
VLW
VLW extended
PPLAK
ALR
BAUDRATE NMEA 1–3

4800 BAUD
9600 BAUD
38400 BAUD
DATA LOGGER
all data logging functions are for factory use only;
do not alter settings or access menu
unless instructed by Sperry Marine.
contd. on next page


Service Setup, previous page
page 1 (contd.)
> RS422 OUTPUT 4-6 >
RS422 OUTPUT 4–6 settings for RS-422 outputs

group 2 (outp.4-6)
MESSAGES NMEA 4–6
VBW
VHW
VLW
VLW extended
PPLAK
ALR
BAUDRATE NMEA 4–6

4800 BAUD
9600 BAUD
38400 BAUD
> NMEA INPUT 1 >
NMEA INPUT 1 settings for NMEA input 1

MESSAGES NMEA INP. 1
VTG
ACK
DDC
PPLAI
BAUDRATE NMEA INP. 1

4800 BAUD
9600 BAUD
38400 BAUD
> NMEA INPUT 2 >
NMEA INPUT 2 settings for NMEA input 2

MESSAGES NMEA INP. 2
VTG
ACK
DDC
PPLAI
BAUDRATE NMEA INP. 2

4800 BAUD
9600 BAUD
38400 BAUD

Figure 6-4:
Service Setup,
page 2
> NEXT PAGE (1) >
skip to page 1
> SYSTEM TYPE >
SYSTEM TYPE system type configuration

NAVIKNOT 450D
type must be set to 450D
> SENSOR POLARITY >
SENSOR POLARITY EM-sensor

polarity setting
NORMAL
INVERSE
> RELAY SPEED LIMIT >
RELAY SPEED LIMIT relay output threshold values

MINIMUM VALUE minimum threshold
RANGE: -99.9 – 99.9 KN value
MINIMUM VALUE ON
MAXIMUM VALUE maximum threshold

RANGE: -99.9 – 99.9 KN value
MAXIMUM VALUE ON
contd. on next page


page 2 (contd.)
> CALIBRATION >
CALIBRATION sensor calibration settings

CAL. TABLE ON
CALIBRATION TABLE access calibration table
entries
CAL. TABLE
CAL.NO 300 4
UNCAL SPEED -- . --
TRUE SPEED -- . --
DELETE NO
ZERO POINT calibrate zero point (0 kn)

MAN CALIBRATION
TRUE SPEED + nn.n KN
UNCAL SPEED + nn.n KN
CAL VALUE 3 + -- . - 4+
AUTO CALIBRATION
TRUE SPEED + nn.n KN
UNCAL SPEED + nn.n KN
CAL VALUE 3 + -- . - 4+
TWO WAY TRIAL RUN initiate two way

TIME 00 : 00 S calibration trial run
SPEED nn . nn KN
ONE WAY TRIAL RUN initiate one way

calibration trial run
TIME 00 : 00 S
SPEED nn . nn KN
contd. on next page


page 2 (contd.)
> PREAMPL D SETUP >
PREAMPL D SETUP Doppler preamplifier D setup

Test and diagnostic menu for preamplifier D;
not applicable for systems with SRD 331 el. unit
> NETWORK SETUP >
NETWORK SETUP network setup

for future use;
not functional in current software release

Service Setup – Parameters
ANALOG OUTPUT
Configures the analogue speed outputs (voltage and current output).
VOLTAGE
Configures the analogue output voltage range.
The output voltage range is defined by two pairs of values:

The minimum speed and associated minimum voltage determine the
lower limit of the output range, while the maximum speed and associ-
ated maximum voltage define its upper limit.
MAX At speeds equal to or below the minimum

voltage
speed, the output delivers the minimum

voltage; at speeds equal or above the
maximum speed, the output delivers the
maximum voltage.
Speeds in-between the minimum and

MIN
maximum speed are linearly mapped to
the corresponding output voltage.
speed
The absolute limits of the output are -9.999 V min. and 9.999 V max.
Example:
Moving coil speed indicators are to be used which are scaled from -5 kn
at zero deflection to +25 kn at a full-scale deflection of 10 VDC.
The required settings are:
min. voltage = 0.000 V; min. speed = -5 kn;
max. voltage = 9.999 V; max. speed = +25 kn
Settings: MINIMUM VOLTAGE

RANGE: -9.999 – 9.999 VDC
Default value: 0.000
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
RANGE: -9.999– 9.999 VDC
Default value: +9.999
MINIMUM SPEED
RANGE: -99.9 – +99.9 KN
IMAXIMUM SPEED
RANGE: -99.9 – +99.9 KN

CURRENT
Configures the analogue output current range.
The output current range is defined by two pairs of values:

The minimum speed and associated minimum current determine the
lower limit of the output range, while the maximum speed and associ-
ated maximum current define its upper limit.
At speeds equal to or below the minimum
current
MAX speed, the output delivers the minimum
current; at speeds equal or above the
maximum speed, the output delivers the
maximum current.
MIN
Speeds in-between the minimum and
maximum speed are linearly mapped to
the corresponding output current.
speed
The absolute limits of the output are 0.00 mA min. and 20.00 mA max.
Example:
The speed range of -25 to +25 kn is to be mapped to a 4 – 20 mA output.
The required settings are:
min. current = 4.00 mA; min. speed = -25 kn;
max. voltage = 20.00 mA; max. speed = +25 kn
Settings: MINIMUM CURRENT

RANGE: 0.00 – 20.00 MA
MAXIMUM CURRENT
RANGE: 0.00 – 20.00 MA
MINIMUM SPEED
RANGE: -99.9 – +99.9 KN
Default value: 00.0
MAXIMUM SPEED
RANGE: -99.9 – +99.9 KN

PULSE OUTPUT
Configures the pulse signal outputs.
The outputs are divided into three individually configurable groups.

Each group may be configured to deliver 10, 100, 200, 400 or 20000
pulses per nautical mile.
The generated pulses possess a fixed “on” duty cycle of 100 ms for the
10, 100 or 200 pulse/NM setting, 50 ms for the 400 pulse/NM setting and
1 ms for the 20000 pulse/NM setting.
Group 3 (output 6) may alternatively be configured to generate an alarm

mute signal. This signal, a 100 ms pulse, is used to mute the audible
alarm indication at a central alarm facility when the respective alarm is
acknowledged locally at the NAVIKNOT 450 D CDU.
PULSE OUTPUT 1–3

PULSE / NM 1–3
Configures group 1 of the pulse outputs (outputs 1 – 3).
Settings: 10 PULSE/NM
The output delivers 10 pulses per nautical mile.
100 PULSE/NM
200 PULSE/NM
400 PULSE/NM
20000 PULSE/NM
PULSE OUTPUT 4–5

PULSE / NM 4–5
Configures group 2 of the pulse outputs (outputs 4 – 5).
100 PULSE/NM
200 PULSE/NM
400 PULSE/NM
20000 PULSE/NM

PULSE OUTPUT 6
PULSE / RELAY
Configures group 6 of the pulse outputs (output 6).
100 PULSE/NM
200 PULSE/NM
400 PULSE/NM
20000 PULSE/NM
MUTE RELAY
When an alarm is acknowledged locally at the
NAVIKNOT 450 D CDU, the output delivers a pulse to mute
the audible alarm indication at a central alarm facility.

RS422 OUTPUT 1–3
Configures group 1 of the RS-422 serial data outputs (outputs 1–3).
MESSAGES NMEA 1–3
Selects the NMEA sentences to transmit.
If the NAVIKNOT 450 D cannot provide valid data for an NMEA sentence
field, a null field (empty field) is sent. Status fields for invalid or
unknown data are marked as invalid (“V“). The Talker ID is ”VM” for all
sentences except the proprietary $PPLAK.
Settings: VBW
Longitudinal water speed and status (valid/invalid) are
transmitted using the $--VBW sentence.
VHW
Longitudinal water speed is transmitted using the $--VHW
sentence.
VLW / VLW extended

The distance travelled through the water since last reset
(daily miles) and total cumulative water distance (total
miles) are transmitted using the $--VLW sentence.
The “extended” form of the sentence includes trailing fields
for ground distances as per IEC 61162-1:2000, the none-
extended form omits these fields.
PPLAK
Log status and operating mode information is transmitted
using the proprietary $PPLAK sentence.
ALR
Information on alarm conditions and their acknowledge-
ment state are transmitted using the $--ALR sentence.
When no alarms are present, a “no alarm” message is
transmitted cyclically, as recommended in IEC 80/520/INF.
CAM Interface Settings
For the usage of the serial CAM interface the

RS422 Output 1–3 or RS422 Output 4–6 needs to be set to ALR
and the
NMEA Input 1 or NMEA Input 2 needs to be set to ACK.

BAUDRATE NMEA 1–3
Selects the transmit baudrate.
Settings: 4800 BAUD

Data is transmitted at 4800 Baud
(standard according to NMEA / IEC 61162-1)
9600 BAUD
(non-standard)
38400 BAUD
(high-speed according to IEC 61162-2)
DATA LOGGER
All access data logging functions are or factory use.
Field service must not alter any setting and should not access this menu
unless instructed by Sperry Marine.

RS422 OUTPUT 4–6
Configures group 2 of the RS-422 serial data outputs (outputs 4–6).
MESSAGES NMEA 4–6
Selects the NMEA sentences to transmit.
If the NAVIKNOT 450 D cannot provide valid data for an NMEA sentence
field, a null field (empty field) is sent. Status fields for invalid or
unknown data are marked as invalid (“V“). The Talker ID is ”VM” for all
sentences except the proprietary $PPLAK.
Settings: VBW
Longitudinal water speed and status (valid/invalid) are
transmitted using the $--VBW sentence.
VHW
Longitudinal water speed is transmitted using the $--VHW
sentence.
VLW / VLW extended

The distance travelled through the water since last reset
(daily miles) and total cumulative water distance (total
miles) are transmitted using the $--VLW sentence.
The “extended” form of the sentence includes trailing fields
for ground distances as per IEC 61162-1:2000, the none-extended
form omits these fields.
PPLAK
Log status and operating mode information is transmitted
using the proprietary $PPLAK sentence.
ALR
Information on alarm conditions and their acknowledge-
ment state are transmitted using the $--ALR sentence.
When no alarms are present, a “no alarm” message is
transmitted cyclically, as recommended in IEC 80/520/INF.

and the

BAUDRATE NMEA 4–6
Selects the transmit baudrate.
Settings: 4800 BAUD

9600 BAUD
(non-standard)
38400 BAUD
NMEA INPUT 1
Configures the NMEA input 1.
MESSAGES NMEA INP. (INPUT) 1
Selects the NMEA sentences to receive.
Settings: VTG
Enables the input to receive external speed data from the
$--VTG sentence. The external data is evaluated if the opera-
tor activates the “EXTERN” speed mode in the Manual Set-
tings menu.
ACK
Remote alarm acknowledgement is received through the
$--ACK sentence.
DDC
Dimming commands are read from the $--DDC sentence.
PPLAI
Dimming commands are read from the proprietary $PPLAI
sentence.

and the

BAUDRATE NMEA INP. (INPUT) 1
Selects the receive baudrate
Settings: 4800 BAUD

Data is received at 4800 Baud
9600 BAUD
(non-standard)
38400 BAUD
NMEA INPUT 2
Configures the NMEA input 2.
MESSAGES NMEA INP. (INPUT) 2
Selects the NMEA sentences to receive.
Settings: VTG
Enables the input to receive external speed data from the
$--VTG sentence. The external data is evaluated if the opera-
tor activates the “EXTERN” speed mode in the Manual Set-
tings menu.
ACK
Remote alarm acknowledgement is received through the
$--ACK sentence.
DDC
Dimming commands are read from the $--DDC sentence.
PPLAI
Dimming commands are read from the proprietary $PPLAI
sentence.

and the

BAUDRATE NMEA INP. (INPUT) 2
Selects the receive baudrate
Settings: 4800 BAUD

9600 BAUD
(non-standard)
38400 BAUD
SYSTEM TYPE
Configures the NAVIKNOT system type.
For the NAVIKNOT 450 D, set the type to 450D, ignore all other options.
Settings: NAVIKNOT 450 D
SENSOR POLARITY
Sets the polarity in accordance to the mounting direction of the sensor.
Settings: NORMAL
Normal polarity.
Setting if the sensor is being mounted in forward direction
of the vessels heading and correctly wired.
INVERSE
Inverse polarity.
Setting if the sensor is being mounted in inversed direction
to the vessels heading.
This setting may also be used in case the fore/aft channel
wires have been accidentally swapped during installation, to
avoid re-adjustment of the channels´ transmit power. How-
ever, the wiring should be corrected and the channels´ trans-
mit power re-adjusted as soon as possible.

RELAY SPEED LIMIT
Sets the lower and/or upper switching thresholds for the speed limit
relay output.
The speed limit relay output provides a status signal to external equip-
ment, to indicate that the actual speed has exceeded or fallen below a
set threshold. This signal may be e.g. for speed-dependent rudder angle
limiting or similar applications.
The switching behaviour of the limit relay is determined by the com-

bined settings of two values, the minimum (lower threshold) and the
maximum (upper threshold) value:
MIN If only a minimum threshold value

is set and active, the relay is
relay ON relay OFF attracted at speeds below and
released at speeds above the
speed threshold value.
MAX If only a maximum threshold value

is set and active, the relay is
relay OFF relay ON attracted at speeds above and
released at speeds below the
speed threshold value.
If both a minimum and a maximum

MIN MAX threshold value are set and active,
the relay is released at speeds
relay OFF relay ON relay OFF below the min. value, attracted at
speeds in-between both values and
speed released again at speeds above the
max. threshold.
If the max. threshold is set to a

MAX MIN value below the min. threshold, the
relay is attracted at speeds below
relay ON relay OFF relay ON the min. value, released at speeds
in-between both values and
speed attracted again at speeds above the
max. threshold.
If both threshold values are de-activated or set to exactly the same

value, the limit relay function is disabled.

MINIMUM VALUE
Sets the lower switching threshold for the limit relay.
Settings: RANGE: -99.9 – +99.9 KN

MINIMUM VALUE ON
Activates or de-activates switching at the lower threshold

Switching is active at the lower threshold

Switching is inactive at the lower threshold
MAXIMUM VALUE
Sets the upper switching threshold for the limit relay.
Settings: RANGE: -99.9 – +99.9 KN

Default value: -24.0
MAXIMUM VALUE ON
Activates ore de-activates switching at the upper threshold

Switching is active at the upper threshold

Switching is inactive at the upper threshold

CALIBRATION
Turns sensor calibration on or off, edits the calibration table and

accesses the calibration trial run menus.
CAL. (Calibration) TABLE ON
Activates or de-activates the calibration table.

Calibration is active. The NAVIKNOT 450 D corrects the data
received from the preamplifier D according to the calibra-
tion table. The resulting calibrated speed is displayed and
transmitted at the data outputs.

Calibration is disabled. The NAVIKNOT 450 D does not apply
any corrections to the data received from the preamplifier D.
Raw speed only is displayed and transmitted at the data out-
puts. The indication “Uncal” is shown on the CDU display
as a reminder that calibration is disabled.
CALIBRATION TABLE
CAL. (Calibration) TABLE
Access to and setting of calibration table entries directly.
Settings: CAL. NO. (Calibration Point Number) 0 – 50

Access to a calibration point.
UNCAL SPEED
Set uncalibrated speed indication.
TRUE SPEED
Alter true speed indication.
DELETE
Delete a calibration point.
For a detailed description of the calibration and related pro-

cedures refer to chapter 7, “Doppler Transducer Calibration“.
PREAMPL D SETUP
Calls up a setup menu to test and troubleshoot the preamplifier D.

This option is not valid for systems with the SRD 331 electronics unit.
NETWORK SETUP
This option is reserved for future applications.

Settings are not relevant and have no effect in the current software
release.

Chapter 7: Doppler Transducer Calibration
Once the NAVIKNOT 450 D system has been installed and the basic con-
figuration carried out, the Doppler transducer must be calibrated to
make sure that the system’s speed and distance outputs meet the speci-
fied accuracy.
7.1 Doppler Transducer Calibration

To minimize the deviation between the vessel’s actual water speed and
the speed displayed and transmitted, the NAVIKNOT 450 D stores trans-
ducer-specific calibration data in a so-called calibration table.
The calibration table holds up to 21 entries (“calibration points”), each

of which relates an uncalibrated raw value to a corresponding true water
speed value. The entries holding the lowest and highest uncalibrated
values determine the range over which calibration is effective.
Note To calibrate speeds astern, at least one calibration point with a negative
uncalibrated value must be stored. Otherwise, calibration is effective for
speeds ahead only.
The effects of setting calibration points (i.e. adding entries to the calibra-
tion table) at different states of calibration are illustrated in figure 7-1 on
page 7-2.
Doppler Transducer Calibration 7-1

Figure 7-1:
Effect of calibration table
entries 1 2
calibrated data (output)

zero point
(true w ater speed = 0.0 kn)
raw data (input) raw data (input)
highest cal. intermediate cal.

table entry table entry
3 4

raw data (input) raw data (input)
1 calibration table empty:

linear transducer characteristic assumed;
display and output = 0.0 kn at raw data value of 0.0 kn
2 zero point calibrated

linear transducer curve is offset by zero point calibration value
3 one additional point calibrated (highest table entry)

calibration points joined by straight line (linear interpolation)
4 additional intermediate points calibrated

calibrated range is split into linear segments of different slope
7-2 Doppler Transducer Calibration

Editing the Calibration Table Directly
To add, edit or delete calibration points directly, go to page 2 of the

Service Setup and select the Calibration | Cal.Table sub-menu.
The data stored at calibration point no. 00 is shown (dashes will appear
if the table is empty).
To add or edit a calibration point:

1. With the Right/Left keys,
CALIBRATION select the calibration
point to add or edit.
CALIBRATION TABLE
Press ENTER to continue.
CAL. NO 01
UNCAL SPEED --.- 2. With the Up/Down keys
TRUE SPEED --.- (knots) and the Right/Left
DELETE NO
keys (tenths of knots), set
CALIBRATION TABLE the uncalibrated speed
CAL. NO 01
to the required value.
UNCAL SPEED +1 2 . 0 The true speed indica-
TRUE SPEED +1 2 . 0 tion is altered by the
DELETE NO
same amount.
CALIBRATION TABLE Press ENTER to continue.
CAL. NO 01 3. With the Up/Down keys
UNCAL SPEED +1 2 . 0
TRUE SPEED +1 2 . 3
and the Right/Left keys,
DELETE NO now alter the true speed
indication as required.
The uncalibrated speed
value is not altered.
Press ENTER to store the
edited data.
4. Press ENTER again to continue editing or MENU to quit the Cal.Table

sub-menu.
To delete a calibration point:.

5. With the Right/Left arrow
CALIBRATION keys, select the calibra-
tion point to delete.
CALIBRATION TABLE
CAL. NO 01
6. With ENTER, go down to
UNCAL SPEED +1 2 . 0 the “delete” option,
TRUE SPEED +1 2 . 3 press the Right or Left key
DELETE NO
to select “yes”, then
CALIBRATION TABLE press ENTER to delete the
CAL. NO 01
calibration point.
UNCAL SPEED +1 2 . 0
TRUE SPEED +1 2 . 3
7. Select another calibra-
DELETE YES tion point to delete or
press MENU to quit the
Cal.Table sub-menu.
Note Upon quitting the Cal. Table sub menu, the entries are sorted and renum-
bered according to their uncalibrated speed values. Point 00 always
holds the entry with the smallest uncalibrated speed value.

Zero Point Calibration
Before any entries for non-zero speeds are stored in the calibration table
or calibration trial runs are conducted, the zero point calibration should
be carried out.
The “zero point” refers to the calibration table entry which holds the
uncalibrated (“raw“) speed value corresponding to a true water speed of
zero knots. Two methods are available to calibrate the zero point: man-
ual and auto.
Note Both the manual and the automatic zero point calibration require that the
vessel is stationary.
Manual Entry
The manual entry method permits zero point calibration in waters which
are not free of current. However, the longitudinal component of the cur-
rent must be known and it must be small enough to regard the trans-
ducer as operating near zero speed.
To carry out the manual zero-point calibration:
1. Go to page 2 of the Service Setup;

select the Calibration | Zero Point | Man Calibration sub-menu.
Three values are shown, the true speed, the uncalibrated speed and
the calibration value (i.e. the difference of the two speeds).
The uncalibrated speed is the raw speed value as currently received
from the Doppler transducer (not editable).
The objective of the calibration is now to alter the calibration value
until the displayed true speed value matches the known actual water
speed.
Thus, in waters free of current, the displayed true speed value must
be brought to zero; in the presence of current, the true speed value
must be made equal to the known longitudinal component of the
current.

2. With the Right/Left arrow
CALIBRATION keys, alter the calibration
ZERO POINT
value until the displayed
MAN CALIBRATION true speed exactly
TRUE SPEED -00.2 KN
matches the known
UNCAL SPEED +00.2 KN actual water speed.
CAL VALUE -00.4
3. Press ENTER to confirm
the setting and leave the
manual calibration sub-
menu.
Note When the manual entry is stored, the true speed entered is automatically
subtracted from both the uncalibrated and true speed values.
Thus, the entry written to the table will always contain the uncalibrated
value corresponding to a true speed of zero knots.

Automatic Entry
With the automatic entry method, the required zero point setting is
determined automatically. Automatic entry may only be used when the
vessel is stationary in waters free of current, i.e., if the actual water
speed is known to be zero.
To carry out the automatic zero-point calibration:
1. Go to page 2 of the Service Setup;

select the Calibration | Zero Point | Auto Calibration sub-menu.
As with the manual entry method, the true speed, the uncalibrated
speed and the calibration value are shown.
However, the true speed value is fixed to zero knots and cannot be
adjusted by the operator. The uncalibrated speed is the raw speed
value as currently received from the Doppler transducer, thus the
calibration value will be equal to the uncalibrated speed with the
sign reversed.

2. Press ENTER to confirm
CALIBRATION the setting and leave the
ZERO POINT
auto calibration sub-
MAN CALIBRATION menu.
TRUE SPEED +00.0 KN
UNCAL SPEED +00.2 KN
CAL VALUE -00.2

Calibration by Trial Runs
Calibration by trial runs is the recommended method to calibrate the

Doppler transducer in the NAVIKNOT 450 D system. The procedure
resembles the familiar “milepost run”, but permits any known distance
to be taken as the length of a run.
The known distance may be given by the distance between sidebearings

to prominent landmarks. The regular procedure in this case is to start
and stop the run clock exactly at the points in time when the landmarks
are sighted athwartships.
If landmarks cannot be used, the known distance will usually be
obtained from a reference system (e.g. DGPS) operated by a supervisor
who will also announce when to start and stop the run clock.
Generally, for each correction value to be determined, a two way trial

run should be carried out, i.e. the same known distance “l” should be
traversed in opposite directions (runs A and B). This will make the
effects of drift due to wind and current cancel out themselves automati-
cally. Only when no wind and current are present, a one way trial run
may be carried out.
The first two or one way trial run should be carried out at maximum sea
speed, to define the upper limit of the calibrated range. Additional trial
runs may be carried out later at lower speeds to improve the accuracy
within the calibrated range.
Figure 7-2:
Calibration
by trial runs
known distance "l"
1 approach to run A or one-way run
2 start of run A or one-way run
3 end of run A or one-way run
4 approach to run B
5 start of run B
6 end of run B

Two Way Trial Run
Note During a two way trial run, the vessel’s heading during runs A and B
should ideally be parallel to the direction of the effective drift, as the drift
component perpendicular to the heading cannot be compensated for.
To carry out a two way trial run:
1. Bring the vessel on the required course for the approach to run A.
2. Approach the run with the speed (engine rev.s) at which the calibra-
tion is to be carried out. Keep the heading and speed steady.
3. Go to page 2 of the Service Setup and select the Calibration | Two
Way Trial Run sub-menu.
The run clock is shown, indicating 00:00 s run time and the uncali-
brated water speed as received from the Doppler transducer.

4. Exactly at the start of run A
CALIBRATION (first landmark athwart-
TWO WAY TRIALRUN ships or “start” announced
by supervisor), press ENTER
TIME 00:00 S
SPEED 20.2 KN to start the run clock.
5. Exactly at the end of run A
TIME 00:02:30 S (second landmark athwart-
SPEED 20.2 KN
ships or “stop” announced
DISTANCE 01.000 NM to stop the run clock.
UNCAL SPEED 20.2 KN
TRUE SPEED 20.0 KN
CAL VALUE -0.2
The display now indicates the run distance (editable), the average
uncalibrated speed for the run, the true speed over ground (calcu-
lated from the run time and distance) and the calculated calibration
value.
6. With the Right/Left arrow keys, alter the distance value until the dis-
tance displayed exactly matches the known distance “l” over ground
as taken from the sea chart or given by the supervisor. Press ENTER
to store the run parameters.
⇒ The run clock is shown again, indicating 00:00 s run time and the
uncalibrated water speed as received from the Doppler transducer.
7. Turn the vessel around and bring it on the required course for the
approach to run B. This is the exact reverse of the course maintained
during run A.
Approach the run with the same speed (engine rev.s) at which run A
was carried out. Keep the heading and speed steady.

8. Exactly at the start of run B

TIME 00:00 S (second landmark athwart-
SPEED 20.2 KN ships or “start” announced
TIME 00:02:30 S to start the run clock.
SPEED 20.2 KN
9. Exactly at the end of run B
DISTANCE 01.000 NM
(first landmark athwart-
UNCAL SPEED 20.2 KN ships or “stop” announced
TRUE SPEED 20.0 KN by supervisor), press ENTER
CAL VALUE -0.2
to stop the run clock.
The display again indicates the run distance, the average uncali-
brated speed, the true speed over ground and the calculated calibra-
tion value.
⇒ The Two Way Trial Run sub-menu is quit automatically.
As the result of the two way trial run, one new entry will now be found
in the calibration table.
The uncalibrated speed stored at this entry is the average of the two
averaged uncalibrated speeds from run A and run B.
The true speed stored at this entry is the average of the two true speeds
calculated for run A and run B.

One Way Trial Run
Note In a one way trial run, any drift due to wind and/or current will adversely
affect the calibration. Conducting a one way trial run in the presence of
drift, may degrade instead of improve the speed accuracy.
To carry out a one way trial run:
1. Bring the vessel on the required course for the approach to the run.
2. Approach the run with the speed (engine rev.s) at which the calibra-
tion is to be carried out. Keep the heading and speed steady.
3. Go to page 2 of the Service Setup and select the Calibration | One
Way Trial Run sub-menu.
The run clock is shown, indicating 00:00 s run time and the uncali-
brated water speed as received from the Doppler transducer.

4. Exactly at the start of the
CALIBRATION run (first landmark athwart-
ONE WAY TRIALRUN ships or “start” announced
TIME 00:00 S
SPEED 20.2 KN to start the run clock.
5. Exactly at the end of the
TIME 00:02:30 S run (second landmark
SPEED 20.2 KN
athwartships or “stop”
announced by supervisor),
DISTANCE 01.000 NM press ENTER to stop the run
UNCAL SPEED 20.2 KN
TRUE SPEED 20.0 KN clock.
CAL VALUE -0.2
The display now indicates the run distance (editable), the average
uncalibrated speed for the run, the true speed over ground (calcu-
lated from the run time and distance) and the calculated calibration
value.
⇒ The One Way Trial Run sub-menu is quit automatically.
As the result of the trial run, one new entry will now be found in the cali-
bration table, holding the average uncalibrated speed and the calculated
true speeds for the run.


Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

8.1 NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU(s)

The NAVIKNOT 450 D electronics unit and the CDU are complex elec-
tronic devices. In case of malfunction, it would neither be practical nor
economical to carry out troubleshooting and servicing in the field down
to the level of individual circuit components.
Unless instructed otherwise by Sperry Marine engineering, field service

personnel should limit troubleshooting to the basic checks given below.
• For the electronics unit:

– Visual inspection of mechanical components, the electronics unit
PCB and wiring.
– Continuity checks of wiring connections.
– Checks for short circuit or overload conditions or reversed polar-
ity of the external supply powers.
– Checks of the on-board supply voltages and I/O signals and data.
The presence of voltages, signals and data is indicated by diag-
nostic LEDs on the PCB.
Exact voltage levels must be checked with a voltmeter.
The data content on serial I/O lines must be checked with the aid
of suitable analyzing tools, such as PC-based protocol interpret-
ers or terminal programs.
When components on the PCB, other than socketed ICs or the
exchangeable system software flashboard, are assumed to cause
malfunction, the complete PCB, Stock No. 20692, is to be exchanged.
• For the CDU(s):
– Visual inspection of mechanical components and wiring.
– Continuity checks of wiring connections at the terminals or ter-
minal block to which the 6-wire CDU connection cable is fas-
tened.
– Checks for the presence and correct polarity of the external sup-
ply power.
The CDU is not field-serviceable and should not be opened for trou-
bleshooting purposes. Defective CDUs must be sent back to Sperry
Marine for repair.
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU(s) 8-1

Location of Parts on the Electronics Unit PCB
Figure 8-1 below shows the locations of exchangeable components,

connectors and diagnostic LED indicators on the NAVIKNOT 450 D
electronics unit PCB.
Figure 8-1:
Location of parts on the
electronics unit PCB
8-2 NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU(s)

Exchangeable Components
Table 8-1:
Spare Part Name and Function
Exchangeable
components on the Flashboard (flash-memory card),
electronics unit PCB pre-programmed with system software
IC 2; quad RS-422 output driver IC;

drives serial data RS-422 outputs 1 to 3
IC 14; photocoupler/photo relay;

pulse output 1 contact closure

IC 16; quad RS-422 output driver IC;

drives serial data RS-422 outputs 4 to 6




Terminal Blocks and Connectors
Table 8-2:
Function
Terminal boards and con-
nectors on the TB 1 24 VDC supply power in/out
electronics unit PCB
TB 2 speed sensor interfaces, CDU interfaces
TB 3 serial data and pulse outputs
TB 4 analogue outputs, status in-/outputs, ext. data inputs
J4 RS-232 service interface connector
J5 USB programming connector (for factory use only)
J7 Socket for exchangeable system software flashboard
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU(s) 8-3

Diagnostic LEDs
As an aid in troubleshooting, a number of diagnostic LED indicators are

provided on the NAVITWIN IV PCB. These indicate the presence of sup-
ply voltages, activities on the serial data I/O lines and the current states
of the status I/O ports.
Table 8-3:
LED Colour Indication
Diagnostic LEDs
CR 6 red CPU status indicator, normally off, flashes at boot-
up
up
CR 13 green activity on Tx line, CDUs, TB 2.15/2.16, 2.19/2.20
CR 14 green activity on Rx line, CDUs, TB 2.13/2.14, 2.17/2.18
CR 16 green activity on Rx line, preamplifier D, TB 2.21/2.22
CR 20 green internal +12 VDC supply power present
CR 21 green internal +5 VDC supply power present
up
CR 24 green activity on Tx line, preamplifier D, TB 2.23/2.24
CR 28 green internal +3.3 VDC supply power present (Vcc)
CR 29 green internal +1.2 VDC reference present
CR 30 green pulse relay output active, outp. 2, TB 3.15/3.16
CR 35 green activity on Tx line, serial data outputs group 1,
TB 3.1/3.2, 3.3/3.4, 3.5/3.6
CR 36 green activity on Tx line, serial data outputs group 2,
TB 3.7/3.8, 3.9/3.10, 3.11/3.12
CR 41 green relay output active, log failure alarm, TB 4.19/4.20
CR 42 green relay output active, power failure alarm, TB 4.17/4.18
CR 45 green relay output active, watch alarm trigger, TB 4.23/4.24
CR 46 green relay output active, speed limit, TB 4.21/4.22
CR 55 green activity on Rx line, NMEA input 1, TB 4.28/4.29
CR 56 green activity on Rx line, NMEA input 2, TB 4.30/4.31
CR 57 green status input active, double ended ferry, TB 4.11/4.12
CR 58 green status input active, ext. dim+, TB 4.15/4.16
CR 59 green status input active, ext. dim-, TB 4.13/4.14
CR 60 green status input active, ext. alarm mute, TB 4.9/4.10
8-4 NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit and CDU(s)

8.2 Doppler Transducer and SRD 331 Electronics Unit

Failure to receive valid speed data from the electronics unit, resulting in
a “SRD Timeout” or “SRD 331 Timeout” alarm, may be caused by a
mechanical or electrical defect in the transducer or by a defective
SRD 331 electronics unit.
The applicable troubleshooting procedures are described in the installa-

tion, maintenance and service instructions for the Doppler transducers
and electronics unit, document no. 004909-0125-001.
Doppler Transducer and SRD 331 Electronics Unit 8-5

8.3 Maintenance Menu 1

The Maintenance Menu 1 provides several control settings for the sen-
sor status, views the error list, gives access to diagnostic menus and
allows a restart of the NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit.
The Maintenance Menu 1 permits as well software update possibilities

of the flashboard via the menu function.
Access Code
To prevent unauthorized access to the maintenance menu 1, it is pro-

tected by an access code.
To access the Maintenance Menu 1:
MAIN MENU
Call up the Main Menu.
SERVICE SETUP Select the Service Setup.
When prompted for the setup code,

ENTER CODE enter code 140.
000
Press ENTER to continue.
The Maintenance Menu opens.

MAINTENANCE
EU VERSIONS
UPDATE FLASH
OPERATION COUNTER
ERROR LIST
IN/OUT MONITOR
RESTART EU
FACTORY SETTINGS
8-6 Maintenance Menu 1

Maintenance Menu 1 – Overview
Figure 8-2:
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Menu 1
> EU VERSIONS >
EU VERSIONS hard-/software version IDs

(read-only)
EU HARDWARE
hardware version ID
EU SOFTWARE
software version ID
FPGA
FPGA program ID
KERNEL
operating system kernel ID
> UPDATE FLASH >
UPDATE FLASH (UDF) flashboard maintenance

LIST UPDATE FLASH
display software stored on flashboard
FORMAT UPDATE FLASH
format (erase) entire flashboard memory
WRITE PROGRAM TO UDF
copy system software from EU to flashboard
WRITE SETUP TO UDF
copy setup data from EU to flashboard
WRITE BOOTLDR TO UDF
copy bootloader from EU to flashboard
READ SETUP FROM UDF
copy setup data from flashboard to EU
UDPATE BOOTLOADER ! !
copy bootloader from flashboard to EU
> OPERATION COUNTER >
OPERATION COUNTER diagnostic counters

(read only)
WORKING HRS
total system working hours
POWER UP’S
no. of system resets
WDOG RESETS
no. of watchdog resets
contd. on next page
Maintenance Menu 1 8-7


Maintenance Menu 1 previous page
(contd.)
> ERROR LIST >
ERROR LIST internal error record

view list of recorded errors;
ENTER-key clears all errors from list
> IN/OUT MONITOR >
IN/OUT MONITOR diagnostic data I/O

monitor menu
I/O SUMMARY
Rx/Tx message counters
INPUT GPS
view data stream at GPS compass input
INPUT SENSOR
view data stream at Doppler transducer input
NMEA INPUT 1
view data stream at NMEA input 1
NMEA INPUT 2
view data stream at NMEA input 2
> RESTART EU
RESTART EU EU restart flag

restart of EU when maintenance menu is quit
> FACTORY SETTINGS
FACTORY SETTINGS factory settings restore flag

restore of all settings to factory defaults
when maintenance menu is quit

Maintenance Menu 1 – Parameters
EU VERSIONS
Displays the hardware/software versions ID of the NAVIKNOT Electron-

ics Unit.
Settings: EU HARDWARE
The hardware version ID is read-only.
EU SOFTWARE
The software version ID is read-only.
FPGA
The FPGA program ID is read-only.
KERNEL
The operating system kernel ID is read-only.
UPDATE FLASH (UDF)
Displays the update flash maintenance procedures.
Settings: LIST UPDATE FLASH

Displays software stored on flashboard.
FORMAT UPDATE FLASH

Formats (erases) entire flashboard memory.
WRITE PROGRAM TO UDF

Copies system software from EU to flashboard.
WRITE SETUP TO UDF

Copies setup data from EU to flashboard.
WRITE BOOTLDR (Bootloader) TO UDF

Copies bootloader from EU to flashboard.
READ SETUP FROM UDF

Copies setup data from flashboard to EU.
UDPATE BOOTLOADER
Copies bootloader from flashboard to EU.

OPERATION COUNTER
Displays the diagnostic counters (read only).
Settings: WORKING HRS (Hours)

Displays total system working hours.
POWER UP’S
Number of system resets.
WDOG (Watchdog) RESETS

Number of watchdog resets.
ERROR LIST
Displays the internal error record.
Settings: ENTER-KEY
Press ENTER clears all errors from list.
IN/OUT MONITOR
Displays diagnostic data Input/Output monitor menu.
Settings: I/O (Input/Output) SUMMARY

Displays Rx/Tx message counters.
INPUT GPS
Views data stream at GPS compass input.
INPUT SENSOR
Views data stream at Doppler transducer input.
NMEA INPUT 1
Views data stream at NMEA input 1.
NMEA INPUT 2
Views data stream at NMEA input 2.
RESTART EU
Set restart flag of the NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit.
Settings: Restarts EU when maintenance menu is quit, if activated.
FACTORY SETTINGS
Set factory settings restore flag of the NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit.
Settings: Restores all settings to factory defaults when maintenance

menu is quit, if activated.

8.4 Maintenance Menu 2

The Maintenance Menu 2 provides control settings for the CDU status
and allows a restart of the CDU.
The Maintenance Menu 2 permits as well menu functions for the GPS
antennae and the GPS satellites (antenna view).
This menu function is effective for GPS Log systems only.
Access Code
To prevent unauthorized access to the Maintenance Menu 2, it is con-

trolled via a double keystroke and protected by an access code.
To access the Maintenance Menu 2:
From the Speed Display

(Normal Operational Mode) directly
press ENTER and MENU at the same time.
The CDU shows a blue screen.

ENTER CODE
When prompted for the setup code,
000 enter code 140.
The Maintenance Menu 2 opens.
MAINTENANCE
CDU VERSIONS
OPERATION COUNTER
RESTART CDU
FACTORY SETTINGS
ANTENNA VIEW

Maintenance Menu 2 – Overview
Figure 8-4:
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Menu 2
> CDU VERSIONS >
CDU VERSIONS hard-/software version IDs

(read-only)
CDU HARDWARE
hardware version ID
CDU SOFTWARE
software version ID
KERNEL
operating system kernel ID
> OPERATION COUNTER >
OPERATION COUNTER diagnostic counters

(read only)
WORKING HRS
total CDU working hours
POWER UP’S
no. of CDU resets
contd. on next page


Maintenance Menu 2 previous page
(contd.)
> RESTART CDU
RESTART CDU CDU restart flag

check to restart CDU when maintenance menu is quit
> FACTORY SETTINGS
FACTORY SETTINGS factory settings restore flag

check to restore all settings to factory defaults
when maintenance menu is quit
> ANTENNA VIEW
ANTENNA VIEW antennae position and

satellite status
check to view the GPS antennae position and the

GPS satellite availability

Maintenance Menu 2 – Parameters
CDU VERSIONS
Displays the hardware/software versions ID of the NAVIKNOT CDU.
Settings: CDU HARDWARE

The hardware version ID is read-only.
CDU SOFTWARE
The software version ID is read-only.
KERNEL
The operating system kernel ID is read-only.
OPERATION COUNTER
Displays the diagnostic counters (read only).
Settings: WORKING HRS (Hours)

Displays total CDU working hours.
POWER UP’S
Number of CDU resets.
RESTART CDU
Set restart flag of the NAVIKNOT CDU.
Settings: Checks to restart CDU when maintenance menu is quit, if

activated.
FACTORY SETTINGS
Set factory settings restore flag of the NAVIKNOT CDU.
Settings: Checks to restore all settings to factory defaults when main-

tenance menu is quit, if activated.
ANTENNA VIEW
Checks antennae position and satellite status.
Settings: Checks to view the GPS antennae position and the GPS sat-
ellite availability, if activated.
Note The setting to view the GPS antennae position and the GPS satellite avail-
ability is only activated in the NAVIKNOT 600 system types with GPS log.

8.5 Doppler Transducer and Preamplifier D

Failure to receive valid speed data from the preamplifier D, resulting in a
“SRD Timeout” or “Preamp D Timeout” alarm, may be caused by a
mechanical or electrical defect in the transducer or by a defective pre-
amplifier.
The applicable troubleshooting procedures are described in the installa-

tion, maintenance and service instructions for the Doppler transducers
and preamplifier D, document no. 005005-0125-001.
Doppler Transducer and Preamplifier D 8-15

8-16 Doppler Transducer and Preamplifier D

Chapter 9: Corrective Maintenance


The NAVIKNOT 450 D electronics unit contains electrostatic sensitive
components.
Take the necessary precautions when servicing the electronics unit to
prevent electrostatic discharge.
The NAVIKNOT 450 D CDUs, the NAVIKNOT electronics unit and the
SRD 331 electronics unit are generally not field-serviceable on the com-
ponent level. Defective devices must be sent back to Sperry Marine for
repair.
The only corrective maintenance procedures which may be performed

by field service personnel are updates of the system software in the
NAVIKNOT electronics unit and/or the CDU(s).
9-1
9.1 Updating the EU Software with a Flashboard
CAUTION Risk of loss of parameter settings through software update

It cannot be guaranteed that parameters settings in the User and Setup
menus and the currently active manual settings are left intact during the
software download.
Before exchanging the flashboard, record all settings to be able to re-
enter them manually, if required.
Note For recording all parameter settings see “Setup and Configuration
Tables” in the appendix of this manual.
The NAVIKNOT 450 D electronics unit keeps two separate copies of the
system software, one in an onboard flash memory and the other on the
exchangeable software flashboard 20705.
The system always boots up from the onboard memory. Should, at

power-up, a different software version be found on the flashboard than
is currently stored onboard, the software from the flashboard is auto-
matically copied to the onboard memory and the system is restarted.
This allows both to upgrade to newer and to downgrade to previous

releases by simply exchanging the flashboard.
Important bugfix releases or software improvements will be announced

to service representatives and customers via Sperry Marine Hamburg
service bulletins.
Following a new software release, existing stocks of flashboard 20705

will be updated, so that customers ordering a flashboard will always
receive a board containing the latest software release, unless a different
release is explicitly requested.
9-2 Updating the EU Software with a Flashboard

Exchanging the Flashboard

1. Power down the NAVIKNOT 450 D system.
2. Open the electronics unit and locate the old flashboard in its socket
(J7) on the PCB.
3. Carefully remove the plastic pin

which secures the flashboard to
the PCB.
4. Pull the old flashboard out of
the socket, making sure to touch
it at the edges only.
5. Insert the new flashboard into

the socket.
6. Secure the flashboard with the
plastic pin.
CAUTION Risk of inoperable system state through power interrupt

Interrupting the power-up process after an exchange of the flashboard
may cause inoperable system state.
Make sure not to disconnect power or otherwise interrupt the power-up
process after an exchange of the flashboard.
7. Power-up the NAVIKNOT 450 D system.

8. The electronics unit will recognize the new flashboard and download
the updated software to the onboard memory
9. The CDU shows the “waiting for
main unit” message for several
minutes while the software is
downloaded. During the down-
load, the LEDs CR 6, 7 and 22 on
the electronics unit PCB will
NAVIKNOT flash in sequence.
NN.NN Upon completion of the down-
WAITING FOR MAIN UNIT
load, the system automatically
restarts.
Updating the EU Software with a Flashboard 9-3

9.2 Uploading the EU Software via SUSI
The system software of the EU may also be uploaded from a PC or lap-

top, using the Sperry Universal Service Instrument application (SUSI).
Important bugfix releases or software improvements will be announced

to service representatives and customers via Sperry Marine Hamburg
service bulletins.
Following a new software release, Sperry Marine will provide the
required update file and the SUSI application to authorized field service
personnel upon request.
The upload is carried out via a USB or an RS-232 connection, using

SUSI‘s Update Flash mode.
In case of a USB connection, a standard USB cable is required, carrying

type A and type B male connectors at the computer’s and the electronic
unit‘s end respectively.
In case of an RS-232 connection, a special cable is required to connect to
receptacle J4 on the electronics unit PCB. A ready made cable is availa-
ble from Sperry Marine under Stock No. 022939. Alternatively, an RS-
232 cable with open wire ends may be connected directly to terminals
TB 4.25 through 4.27.
The instructions below assume that you have successfully installed

SUSI on a laptop or PC.
If you are using a USB connection, you must also install the FTDI virtual
COM port driver included with SUSI.
If you have not yet installed SUSI and/or the driver, refer to the SUSI
Installation Guide, Sperry document no. 056358.
9-4 Uploading the EU Software via SUSI

Upload Procedure
2. If a flashboard is installed in the electronics unit, remove it from its

socket (J7) before proceeding with the upload.
Note Should a flashboard remain installed during the upload, its contents will
be copied to the onboard flash memory when the system is restarted, i.e.
the newly uploaded software will immediately be overwritten by the old
version stored on the flashboard.
3. You will have obtained an update file (hex file) from Sperry Marine.
Save this file at a convenient location on the computer, where it is
easily retrieved.
4. Plug in an USB or RS-232 connection cable at the PC and at the elec-

tronic unit‘s service port (USB = J5, RS-232 = J4 or TB 4.25- 4.27).
5. Start up the PC and execute the SUSI application.

You will be prompted for a login PIN:
6. You may either enter the service

mode PIN (“20097”) or leave the
PIN empty (service mode access
is not required to upload the
software).
7. SUSI’s main window opens, with the “application” tab displaying a

list of supported devices:
Uploading the EU Software via SUSI 9-5

8. Power up the NAVIKNOT 450 D system now, while keeping button

K1 on the electronics unit PCB pressed.
This will prevent the device from entering normal operation and put
it in the software update mode.
LED CR6 on the electronics unit PCB will be permanently on.
In case of a USB connection, the FTDI driver will recognize a new
device and assign a virtual COM port to it.
9. Click the button at the

top left of the screen and in the
setup dialog which now pops
up, check the “Update Flash
Mode” option.
Then, select the COM port to
which the electronics unit is to
be connected.
The dialog will list all currently
available COM ports. If using an
USB connection, the electronics
unit must be under power for
the assigned port to show up in
the dialog.
10. Press to quit the setup dialog.

SUSI‘s update tab opens automatically, displaying the Update Flash
mode controls:

11. Click to call up the file open dialog. Then, navigate to the
update file, select it in the dialog and click .
Note The file open dialog searches for files with the extension “.hex” only. In
case the update file has been given another extension for any reason, the
filename, including the complete access path, must be entered manually
in the respective text box of the update tab.
12. Click the “Online” button at the top of the screen or press F9 to open
the COM port.
The LED symbol next to the button should now change its colour
from grey to orange:
Note In the Update Flash mode, the orange LED symbol only indicates that
SUSI has acquired control of the selected COM port.
SUSI is not able to verify beforehand, whether communication with the
electronics unit is established properly.
After initiating a software update, observe the messages displayed, to
check that the process completes successfully without error.

13. In SUSI‘s update tab, click to initiate the update.

LEDs CR6, CR7 and CR22 on the electronics unit PCB will light up
alternately while the software is being uploaded.
The bargraph at the bottom of the screen indicates the progress of
the update:
14. Should SUSI be unable to communicate with the electronics unit,

check the COM port settings and the hardware connection, then
repeat steps 9 to 13 above.
15. During the update, the CDU will

show the “waiting for main
unit” message, as communica-
tion with the CDU is interrupted.
NAVIKNOT
NN.NN
WAITING FOR MAIN UNIT
16. Upon completion of the update, a message should appear on the

screen, indicating that the software has been successfully updated.
17. The NAVIKNOT 450 D system will automatically change to the nor-
mal operational mode with the new software.
18. Call up the Main Menu and go to the Service Setup.

When prompted for the setup access code, enter „140“ to access the
Maintenance Menu option list, for details
see “Doppler Transducer and SRD 331 Electronics Unit” on page 8-5.
19. From the option list select “EU Versions” and press ENTER.
Check that the new software version ID is shown.

20. Quit the Maintenance Menu and check all parameters in the User
and Service Setup menus.
Re-enter any settings which may not have been preserved.
21. In case, no flashboard was originally installed in the electronics unit:

⇒ Go to step 28 to finalize the software update procedure.
Otherwise:
Insert the flashboard into its socket, while leaving the
NAVIKNOT 450 D system powered up.
22. Call up the Main Menu and go to the Service Setup.

When prompted for the setup access code, enter „140“ to access the
Maintenance Menu option list, for details
see “Doppler Transducer and SRD 331 Electronics Unit” on page 8-5.
23. From the option list select “Format Update Flash”.

The flashboard will be reformatted (erased).
When the operation is complete, press ENTER.
Note The format and write operations in the Update Flash menu are executed
immediately, without a prompt for confirmation, upon selecting the
respective operation and pressing the ENTER key.
Note Accessing a format, read or write operation in the update flash menu dis-
ables the serial data outputs. Devices connected to the NAVIKNOT 450 D
will raise alarms due to the loss of data occurring.
24. Select “Write program to UDF”.

The software is copied to the flashboard.
25. Select “Write setup to UDF”.

The setup data is copied to the flashboard.
26. Select “Write bootloader to UDF”.

The bootloader is copied to the flashboard.
27. Select “List Update Flash”.

Check that the “EU” parameter shows the new software version ID,
the “BL” parameter is not “empty” and the “Setup” parameter is not
“invalid”.
28. Quit the Maintenance Menu.
29. To finalize the procedure, power down and power up the

⇒ The software update is now complete.

9.3 Updating the CDU Software via SUSI
The operating software of the NAVIKNOT 450 D CDU is independent of

the electronics unit software. When the electronics unit software is
updated, it is generally not required to update the CDU software.
However, new CDU software may be uploaded from a PC or laptop,

using the Sperry Universal Service Instrument application (SUSI).
In case of bugfix releases or software improvements which would justify

an update of existing CDUs, Sperry Marine will provide the required
update file and the SUSI application to authorized field service person-
nel upon request.
The software upload can only be carried out via an RS-232 connection.
A special cable is required to connect to receptacle J5 on the CDU recep-
tacle on the CDU 5001 and CDU 5002 PCBs. The ready made cable is
available from Sperry Marine under Stock No. 022939.
The instructions below assume that you have successfully installed

SUSI on a laptop or PC.
If you have not yet installed SUSI, refer to the SUSI Installation Guide,
Sperry document no. 056358.
9-10 Updating the CDU Software via SUSI

Upload Procedure
2. You will have obtained an update file (hex file) from Sperry Marine.
Save this file at a convenient location on the computer, where it is
easily retrieved.
3. Plug in an RS-232 connection cable at the PC and at the CDU’s ser-

vice port (J2 at CDU 5002, J5 at CDU 5001).
4. Start up the PC and execute the SUSI application.

You will be prompted for a login PIN:
5. You may either enter the service

mode PIN (“20097”) or leave the
PIN empty (service mode access
is not required to upload the
software).
6. SUSI’s main window opens, with the “application” tab displaying a

list of supported devices:
7. Press MENU on the CDU and keep it pressed while powering up the
⇒ This will prevent the device from entering normal operation and put
it in the software update mode, indicated by a white blank CDU dis-
play.
Updating the CDU Software via SUSI 9-11

8. Click the button at the

top left of the screen and in the
setup dialog which now pops
up, check the “Update Flash
Mode” option.
Then, select the COM port to
which the electronics unit is to
be connected.
The dialog will list all currently
available COM ports. If using an
USB connection, the electronics
unit must be under power for
the assigned port to show up in
the dialog.
9. Press to quit the setup dialog.

SUSI‘s update tab opens automatically, displaying the Update Flash
mode controls:

10. Click to call up the file open dialog. Then, navigate to the
update file, select it in the dialog and click .
Note The file open dialog searches for files with the extension “.hex” only. In
case the update file has been given another extension for any reason, the
filename, including the complete access path, must be entered manually
in the respective text box of the update tab.
11. Click the “Online” button at the top of the screen or press F9 to open
the COM port.
The LED symbol next to the button should now change its colour
from grey to orange:
Note In the Update Flash mode, the orange LED symbol only indicates that
SUSI has acquired control of the selected COM port.
SUSI is not able to verify beforehand, whether communication with the
CDU is established properly.
After initiating a software update, observe the messages displayed, to
check that the process completes successfully without error.
Updating the CDU Software via SUSI 9-13

12. In SUSI‘s update tab, click to initiate the update.

LEDs CR6, CR7 and CR22 on the electronics unit PCB will light up
alternately while the software is being uploaded.
The bargraph at the bottom of the screen indicates the progress of
the update:
13. Should SUSI be unable to communicate with the electronics unit,

check the COM port settings and the hardware connection, then
repeat steps 8 to 12 above.
14. During the update, the CDU will continue to show the white blank
display indicating the software update mode of the CDU.
15. Upon successful completion of the software update, the following

message with transmitted bytes in brackets is indicated:
„Software successfully updated!“ (nnnn Bytes)
⇒ In case the message is not indicated, the software update is not suc-
cessfully terminated and the procedure must be repeated.
16. After successful software update, the NAVIKNOT 450 D system will
automatically change to the normal operational mode on the base of
the new software version.
17. Call up the Main Menu and get access to the Maintenance Menu 2;
enter the Service Setup Code 140, select “CDU Versions” and press
ENTER. Check that the new software version ID is shown.
See ‘Maintenance Menu 2” on page 8-11 for details.
18. Quit the Maintenance Menu.
19. To finalize the procedure, power down and power up the

⇒ The software update is now complete.

Chapter 10: Spare Parts
Illustrated Parts List (IPL) Overview
Table 10-1:
Spare Part Name Stock No.
Exchangeable
system components and CDU (Control and Dis- 073506-0000-000
spare parts play Unit), type 5001
CDU (Control and Dis- 073511-0000-000

play Unit), type 5002
Electronics Unit (EU), 073510-0000-000

type 5003
EU (Electronics Unit) 020692-0000-000

PCB, type 5003
Sensor Transducer D
gate valve (SRD331)
type 5020-AA (18 m) 074893-0000-000
type 5020-AB (40 m) 074894-0000-000
type 5020-AC (60 m) 074895-0000-000
Sensor Transducer D
tank mount
(SRD331)*
40 m or) 025832-0000-000
60 m 025833-0000-000
* The previous tank mount transducers of cable length 18 m (073497),

25 m (073498) and 36 m (073499) are deprecated.
10-1
10-2
Abbreviations
Note The following list contains general abbreviations and shortcuts used in
this manual and in displayed text of CDU menus.
1x1 frame Standard frame 96x96 mm
6 step/° scale measure setting of servomotor
A/DO-160 Section A, DO-160E, Environmental Conditions and

Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
ACK Acknowledge alarms
ACT Actual distance over bottom as measured by the refer-

ence system
ADA Name of a Programming Language
AIS Automatic Identification System
ALR NMEA sentence for alarm status information
ANSI American National Standards Institute
approx. Approximately
ARS Attitude Reference System
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
AUX Auxiliary
AZ Azimuth
BD Baud
Bd. Baud
BIT Built In Test
BIU Bus interface unit
BSH German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency

(BSH)
CA Correction Angles
CAL. Calibration
I
cal. no. s. Calibration numbers
CCFL Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
CDU Control and Display Unit
COG Course over ground
COMP Compass
Comp. Mon. Compass monitor
CONST. Constant
contd. Continued
CORR. Correction
cos. Cosine
CR Carriage return
D00 D00 - D32 (D-Code, = Fault code)
DAC Digital analogue converter
dB Decibel
DDC NMEA sentence for dimming commands
DC Direct Current
D-Code Fault code (D00 - D32)
DGPS Differential GPS (see also GPS)
dia. Diameter
diff. Difference
DIFF. Difference
DIM Dimmer
DIN Deutsche Industrie Norm (German Industrial Norm)
Dnn D00 - D32 (D-Code, = Fault code)
DNV Det Norske Veritas
DNV Naut-AW Det Norske Veritas Class notation for enhanced nauti-
cal safety
DOP Distance measured by the Doppler speed log
DP Dynamic positioning
DPT NMEA sentence for transmitting water depth
II
DRU NMEA sentence for transmitting water depth (depre-

cated)
dwg. drawing
E. East
ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System
ECP Extended capabilities port, mode of PC parallel port
EMC Environmental conditions
EM-Log Electromagnetic (speed) log
EN European Norm
EPP Extended parallel port, mode of PC parallel port
ERR.STAT.BITS Validity check of fiber-optic sensor data status
ESD Electrostatic discharge
EU Electronics unit (primarily used for the SRD 500 Dop-

pler electronics unit)
Ext Status In External status input port (TB 3.11)
ext. External
Ext. Sel. External selector switch
FIU Fiber optic interface unit (synonym for IPSU)
FL Line filter
Flash None-volatile Memory
FMEA Failure mode effect analysis
FOG Fiber optic gyro
FRAM Ferro Electrical RAM (none-volatile RAM)
FU Follow up
G/M headings Gyro /Magnetic headings
GAS Grounding avoidance system
Gen. General
III
GGA NMEA sentence which provides the GPS current fix

data.
GL Germanischer Lloyd
GLL Geographic position - latitude/longitude
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Gnd Ground
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS Global Positioning System
GPS/AIS Global Positioning System / Automatic Identification

System
GT Gross tonnage
HCS Heading control system
HDG Heading, Magnetic
Hdg. Heading
hdg. Heading
Hdg. Diff Heading Difference Alarm
Hdg. Sel Heading selection; Selection of heading source device
Hdg. Sel. Heading selection
HDG/G Heading/Gyro
HDT Heading, True
HMS Heading management system
HSC High speed craft
HSC-2000 Class notation for high speed craft
HTC Heading track control
I/O Input/Output
IC Integrated circuit
ICD Interface Control Document
ID Identifier
IEC International Electro Technical Commission
IHO International Hydrographic Office
IV
IMO International Maritime Organization
IMU Inertial Measurement Unit
INS Integrated navigation system
INT HDG ONLY Internal heading only
INT/EXT HDG Internal or external heading
IPD Illustrated parts data
IPL Illustrated parts list
IPSU Interface and power supply unit
ISO International Organization for Standardization
J Jack (connector)
KF Kalman Filter
kn Knot
KN Knot
Kt. Knot
kt. Knot
LAT Latitude
Lat. Latitude
lat. Latitude
LCD Liquid crystal display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LEHMK Lehmkuhl (transmission standard company Lehm-

kuhl)
LF Line feed
LFK Litef Faser Kreisel (Litef fiber optic gyroscope)
lon. Longitude
Lon. Longitude
LORAN Long Range Navigation
V
LORAN-C Long Range Navigation C
LSB Least significant Bit
mA Milliampere
MA Milliampere
Mag Magnetic
Mag Hdg. Inp. Magnetic heading input
MAGN. Magnet
Magn. Cal. Tab Magnetic compass calibration table
Magn. DEV Magnetic deviation
Magn. VAR Magnetic variation
MAN. Manually
MarED Marine Equipment Directive
max. Maximal
MED Marine Equipment Directive
MIN Minute
min. Minimal
MMS Mechanical mode switch
Mod. Module
Mod. Modus
Mod. 10/2 Gyrocompass container model 10/2
ms Millisecond
MSB Most significant Bit
MSC Maritime Safety Committee
MTBF Mean time between failure
n/a Not applicable
N. North
VI
NAUT-AW Class notation for enhanced nautical safety
Naut-HSC Class notation for high speed craft
Nav. Navigation
NFU None follow up
nm Nautic mile
Nm Nautic mile
NM Newton meter
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association
NMEA NMEA format 4800 Bd
NMEA $--HDG NMEA $--HDG sentence
NMEA $--HDM NMEA $--HDM sentence
NMEA $--HDT NMEA $--HDT sentence
NMEA Sup.FAST SuperFAST serial data output
NMEA-GGA NMEA-GGA sentence
NMEA-GLL NMEA-GLL sentence
NMEA-HCHDG NMEA-HCHDG sentence
NMEA-HCHDM NMEA-HCHDM sentence
NMEA-HCHDT NMEA-HCHDT sentence
NMEA-HDG NMEA-HDG sentence
NMEA-HDM NMEA-HDM sentence
NMEA-RMA NMEA-RMA sentence
NMEA-RMC NMEA-RMC sentence
No. Number
NVR None Volatile RAM
Off Hdg Off heading alarm
OUTP Output
p. Pulse
P.Gnd Power ground
VII
P/N Part number
PN Part number
p/nm Pulses/nautic mile
PAL Pre-programmed IC
PCB Printed circuit board
PLCC Plastic leaded chip carrier
POS Position
POSITION N No position
PPLAI Proprietary sentence for dimming commands
PPLAK Proprietary sentence for log status information
Quicc QUad Integrated Circuit Controller
RAC Rudder angle calibrator
RAI Rudder angle indicator
RAM Random Access Memory
Ref. Voltage Reference voltage
RM Recommended minimum navigation information
RMA Recommended minimum navigation information

NMEA sentence A
RMB Recommended minimum navigation information
NMEA sentence B
RMC Recommended minimum navigation information
NMEA sentence C
RMS Root mean square
ROM Read Only Memory
ROR Rudder order status
ROT Rate of turn
Rot. Rotational
RPM Revolutions, NMEA sentence for shaft or engine revo-

lution rate and propeller pitch
rpm Revolutions per minute
RRR Russian River Register
VIII
RS-422 RS-422 serial data interface standard
RSA NMEA sentence for rudder set angle
RUD rudder angle graph
S Second
S. South
Satnav Satellite navigation
S/FAST M. Outp. Superfast / fast data output of magnetic heading
SAT-Log Satellite (speed) log
sc. Factor Scale factor
SCU Steering control unit
SDD12 Repeater format for transmitting water speeds
SEC Second
SENS.D.M.OUTP. Output sentence format for magnetic heading at the

sensor data output
Sentence A self-contained line of data
SFA unit Steering failure alarm unit
sin. Sine
SMS Steering mode switch
SOG Speed over ground (actual measured speed of

advance of a vessel over the surface of the earth)
SOLAS Safety of life at sea
SoS Scope of supply
SOU Switch-over unit
SPEED N No speed
SRAM Static RAM
SRD Abbreviation for speed log
Stat. Status
stb. Starboard
stbd Starboard
STW Speed through water (ship's speed, as measured rela-

tive to the water).
SUSI Sperry universal service instrument
IX
SVDR Simplified voyage data recorder
TB TB 3.11 (external input port)
TB Terminal block
TempW Water temperature
TempR Transducer temperature
THS Transmitting heading system
TMC Transmitting magnet compass
TMC function Transmitting magnet compass function
TSS1 TSS1 protocol; Heading, pitch, roll, and heave mes-

sage in the commonly used TSS1 message format
TTL Transistor-transistor-logic
TxD NMEA FAST Fast serial data output
UART Universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
UDR Universal digital repeater
UML Unified Modelling Language
USCG United states coast guard
VAC Volt alternating current
VBW Velocity Bottom Water, NMEA sentence for dual

ground/water speed (water referenced and ground
referenced speed data)
VDC Volt direct current
VDR Voyage data recorder
VHW Velocity Water speed and Heading, NMEA sentence

for the compass heading to which the vessel points
and the speed of the vessel relative to the water
VLW NMEA sentence for distances travelled
VMS Voyage management system
VMS/ECDIS Voyage management system / electronic chart display

and information system
VOSS Vessel optimization & safety system
Vpp. Voltage peak to peak
X
VTG Velocity Through Ground,

NMEA sentence for velocity course over ground and
ground speed, provided by GPS
VTS Vessel traffic service
W. West
w. with
w/ with
W/DO-160 Section W, DO-160E, Environmental Conditions and

w/o without
X rate Roll rate
X/Y rates Roll and pitch rates
Y rate Pitch rate
Z/DO-160 Section Z, DO-160E, Environmental Conditions and

XI
XII
Appendix
A Setup and Configuration Tables

The following tables (blank forms) are appended to this manual:
Designation Drawing No.

NAVIKNOT 450 D Setup Table 5003-0125-02
NAVIKNOT 450 D Record of Calibration Trial Runs 5003-0125-05
Note After installation of the NAVIKNOT 450 D, please return a filled-out copy
of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine for inclusion in the ship’s file.
When permanent changes are made to the system configuration, please
return an updated copy of the Setup Table to Sperry Marine.
B Drawings
The following drawings are appended to this manual:

Electronic Unit for Doppler Speed Log (SRD 331); 4909-0112-01
Dimension Drawing
NAVIKNOT Electronics Unit 5003-0112-01
Dimension Drawing
NAVIKNOT Control and Display Unit 5001-0112-01
(in housing with bracket)
Dimension Drawing
NAVIKNOT Control and Display Unit 5001-0112-02
(for console frame or panel mounting)
Dimension Drawing
NAVIKNOT 600 Control and Display Unit 5002-0112-01
(in housing with bracket)
Dimension Drawing
NAVIKNOT 600 Control and Display Unit 5002-0112-02
(for installation in console frame)
Dimension Drawing
Console Frame Layout NAVIKNOT CDU 0021-0112-86
Dimension Drawing
Console Cutout 2x1 0012-0112-02
Dimension Drawing
Doppler Speed Log, transducer and sea chest 4983-0112-01
Dimension Drawing
Doppler Speed Log, transducer D for gate valve 5020-0112-01
Dimension Drawing
XIII

Doppler Speed Log, transducer and tank mount 4978-0112-01
Dimension Drawing
Doppler Log NAVIKNOT 450 D 5001-0153-13
Standard Connection Drawing
NAVIKNOT CAMS Interface Settings 5002-0153-90
Note All appended documents and drawings are revision-controlled sepa-

rately at Sperry Marine.
In case of doubt, verify the current revision status of the drawings with
Sperry Marine. This manual’s revision status does not change when the
revision of an appended document or drawing changes.
XIV
005003-0125-002/D; Apr 2015; Page 1 of 2
NAVIKNOT 450 D
Setup Table
Vessel: Hull No.:

IMO No.: Shipyard:
Service Station / Installer Date / Signature
CDU Configuration (local CDU setups)
CDU1, ID: CDU2, ID: CDU3, ID: CDU4, ID:

Dim Grp.: Dim Grp.: Dim Grp.: Dim Grp.:
User Setup
Damping Times LCD Color Speed Scale

Display (s): white kn
Output (s): blue m/s

black ft/s
Service Setup - Page 1
Analog Output Voltage

Min. Voltage (V): Max. Voltage (V):
Min. Speed (kn): Max. Speed (kn):
Current
Min. Current (mA) Max. Current (mA):
Min. Speed (kn): Max. Speed (kn):
Pulse Output Pulse Output 1-3 Pulse Output 4-5 Pulse Output 6
10 Pulse/NM 10 Pulse/NM 10 Pulse/NM
Mute Relay
RS-422 Output 1-3 RS-422 Output 4-6
Messages Baudrate Messages Baudrate
VBW PPLAK 4800 Baud VBW PPLAK 4800 Baud
VHW ALR 9600 Baud VHW ALR 9600 Baud
VLW 38400 Baud VLW 38400 Baud
VLW extended VLW extended
NMEA Input 1 NMEA Input 2

Messages Baudrate Messages Baudrate
VTG VTG 4800 Baud
ACK 4800 Baud ACK 9600 Baud
DDC 9600 Baud DDC 38400 Baud
PPLAI 38400 Baud PPLAI

Woltmanstr. 19, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49-40-29900-0, Fax: +49-40-29900-298, E-mail: service.de@sperry.ngc.com
005003-0125-002/D; Apr 2015; Page 2 of 2
Service Setup - Page 2
System Type NAVIKNOT 450 D
Sensor Polarity NORMAL

INVERS
Relay Speed Limit Min.Value (kn): Min. Value ON

Max.Value (kn): Max. Value ON
Calibration Cal. Table ON
Calibration Table
Cal. No. Uncal. Sp True Spd. Cal. No. Uncal. Sp True Spd. Cal. No. Uncal. Sp True Spd.
0 7 14
1 8 15
2 9 16
3 10 17
4 11 18
5 12 19
6 13 20

Tel.: +49-40-299 00-0, Fax: +49-40-299 00-298, E-mail: service.de@sperry.ngc.com
005003-0125-005/B; Apr 2015
NAVIKNOT 450 D
Record of Calibration Trial Runs
Vessel: Hull No.:

IMO No.: Shipyard:
Service Station / Installer: Date / Signature:
Location of runs:
Remarks:
Run #: engine RPM:
run parameters computed values
elapsed time (s) distance (NM) heading (°) avg. uncal. spd. true water speed
Run A
(or single run)
Run B
(return run)
averaged values (cal. table entry)
Run #: engine RPM:
Run A
(or single run)
Run B
(return run)
Run #: engine RPM:
Run A
(or single run)
Run B
(return run)

Tel.: +49-40-29900-0, Fax: +49-40-29900-298, E-mail: service.de@sperry.ngc.com
Fäche nach Schiffsvoraus
ausrichten.
Align flat face towards
ship ahead.
Der Sensor ist mit Kabel kalibriert.

Kürzen oder Spleißen des Kabels
ist nicht zulässig.
The Sensor is calibrated with its
cable. Do not cut or splice cable.
Sensorkabel ist halogenfrei und

schwer entflammbar,
erfüllt DIN EN 50265-2-1.
Sensor cable is free of halogens
and flame retardant, complies
DIN EN 50265-2-1.
406,4
Bei der Installation sind alle

FORE
AFT
relevanten Brandschutz-
bestimmungen zu beachten.
Regarding installation all
n31,75
relevant fire regulations
have to be followed.
TB 3.1
TB 3.2
TB 3.3
TB 4.1
TB 4.2
TB 4.3
Bodenzubehör und Installation

weiss/white
schwarz/black
Schirm/shield
weiss/white
schwarz/black
Schirm/shield
siehe 4983-0112-01.
For Gate Valve and Installation
see 4983-0112-01.
Table 1
C ( NORTHROP GRUMMAN SPERRY MARINE 17.10.2011 )
n60,5 Type Stock.No. Cable Length Weigth

5020-AA 074893 18m 10kg
5020-AB 074894 40m 16kg
5020-AC 074895 60m 19kg
NORTHROP GRUMMAN DATE NAME DIMENSION DRAWING SCALE
Sperry Marine
DRAWN 17.10.2011 Ebe Doppler Speed Log 1:2
CHD see ECO
Transducer D A4
HAMBURG GERMANY DOS
DRAWING No. for SHEET
5020-0112-01 Gate Valve Installation 1

B 983291 28.10.2011 Ebe FIRST ANGLE DIMENSIONS IN SHEETS
A 983281 17.10.2011 Ebe PROJECTION MILLIMETERS
REV ECO-No. DATE NAM

STOCK No.
see Table 1 REPLACEMENT FOR: 1
Sperry Marine Service: www.sperrymarine.com/offices
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V. (Representative Office)

Woltmanstr. 19 • D-20097 • Hamburg, Germany
Tel.: +49-40-299 00-0 • Fax: +49-40-299 00-146 • E-mail: service.de@sperry.ngc.com

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NAVIKNOT 450 D MASTER

Single Axis Doppler Speed Log

056346/C, 05003-0128-02, 12 Aug 2015

© 2015 Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine B.V.

Rev. Date Remarks

Safety Instructions vii

Navigating the Menu ................................................................................... 2-8

Chapter 3: Alarm System

Chapter 4: Scheduled Maintenance

Chapter 6: System Configuration

Chapter 7: Doppler Transducer Calibration

7.1 Doppler Transducer Calibration ............................................................... 7-1

Chapter 9: Corrective Maintenance

Chapter 10: Spare Parts

Safety Notice Conventions

DANGER A Danger notice contains an operating or main-

WARNING A Warning notice contains an operating or

CAUTION A Caution notice contains an operating or main-

Note A Note contains an essential operating or main-

Special safety symbols may be used in this

Risk of electrical shock.

Electronic components sensitive to electrostatic

General Safety Information for the Operator

WARNING Risk of misusage.

CAUTION Invalid speed and distance information in “Manual” mode of operation

CAUTION Invalid speed and distance information in “Extern” mode of operation

CAUTION Risk of damage through unauthorized service.

CAUTION Risk of damage

Note The information and menu descriptions in this Operation, Installation

Note Sperry Marine Service:

General Safety Information for Service Personnel

DANGER Life danger through electrical shock

WARNING Risk of electrical shock

CAUTION Risk of damage

CAUTION Risk of damage

CAUTION Risk of loss of parameter settings through software update

Note The information and menu descriptions in this Operation, Installation

1.1 System Information

The NAVIKNOT 450 D Speed and Distance Measuring Equipment

A GPS receiver may become connected to the NAVIKNOT 450 D system

Not Intended Use

It is not allowed under any circumstances to use the NAVIKNOT 450 D

Position, heading and rate of turn data of a eventually connected GPS

System Information 1-1

1.2 Design and Main Features

The NAVIKNOT 450 D has been type-approved by Germanischer Lloyd,

In accordance with the mutual recognition agreement (MRA), USCG-

The system complies with IMO resolutions A. 824(19), A.694(17),

For further details see ‘Declaration of Conformity” on page 1-13.

1-2 Design and Main Features

12.8 kn 1234.56 NM 123456.7 NM

to/from External Equipment

gate valve tank mount

Central Alarm Management

Design and Main Features 1-3

The Electronics Unit receives raw speed data from the

The distance travelled is also provided as a pulse signal at six contact

1-4 Design and Main Features

1.3 Operating Principle

transmit pulses, aft longitudinal

transmit pulses, fore