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SATELLITE COMPASS
SC-60/120
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Yo u r L o c a l A g e n t/D e a le r

9-52, A shihara-cho,
N ishinom iya, Japan

Te l e p h o n e : 0 7 9 8 -6 5 -2 111
Te l e f a x : 0798-65-4200

A ll rig h ts re s e rv e d .
FIRST EDITIO N : M AY 2001
Printed in Japan

PUB. No. SM E-72480-A

(E IK I) S C -60/120
Supplement 1 to SC-60/120 service manual July 2001

History of Program Upgrade

Changes made to the software from V.08 to V.09

1) Eliminating long settling time problem described in Furuno Information FQ7-2001-003.

2) Adding HDM and ROT outputs.

3) Allowing the user to select the time for which the system maintains old data when GPS
signals are blocked. The range is from 1 minute to 5 minutes in one-minute steps and
factory-default is 5 minutes. Select 1 minute if the system outputs data to an autopilot.
4) Adding manual recovery mode, which requires pressing any key to output heading data
after the system returns to normal operation during blocking. When the system is
connected to an autopilot, use manual recovery mode for safety or to avoid unexpected
ship’s sudden turn.
Display program is also changed to V.04 which is used in combination with processor
program V.09.

Change made to the software from V.09 to V.10

The system does not work in Southern hemisphere area. This problem is eliminated.
Processor program V.10 must be used in combination with display program V.04.

Factory-modified sets
Sets having processor program V.09 are;
SC-60: 3451-0700 to 0702, 0713 to 0716, 0749 to 0809, 0818, 0825 to 0836, and after
SC-120: 3452-0115, 0125, 0156 to 0158, 0188 to 0242, 0705 to 0712, and after

Sets having processor program V.10 are;

SC-60: 3451-0848, 0925 to 0939, and after (shipping end of July 2001)
SC-120: 2452-0200, and after (shipping end of July 2001)
 CONTENTS
Chapter 1 General
1.1 General...........................................................................1-1
1.2 Equipment List...............................................................1-1

Chapter 2 Functional Description

2.1 Function of Major Parts .................................................2-1
2.2 Input/output Ports ..........................................................2-5
2.3 Cause of Heading Error .................................................2-6
2.4 Examples of Radar and Plotter Pictures ........................2-8

Chapter 3 Location of Parts

Chapter 4 Adjustment and Setting

4.1 Adjustment of PWR board ............................................4-1
4.2 Jumper Setting ...............................................................4-2

Chapter 5 Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance Menu ........................................................5-1
5.2 Changing Blind Angle...................................................5-2
5.3 Gain Setting of Rate Sensor...........................................5-2
5.4 Replacement of Battery..................................................5-3
5.5 Reading Program Number .............................................5-4
5.6 Program Upgrade...........................................................5-4

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Self-test (ROM, RAM, and key test).............................6-1
6.2 How to Check Rate Sensor............................................6-1
6.3 Replacement of Rate Sensor ........................................6-2
6.4 Troubleshooting Guide..................................................6-2
6.5 Status of LED ................................................................6-4

Exploded View ........................................................... D-1

Electrical Parts List .................................................... E-1
Schematic Diagram..................................................... S-1
 Chapter 1 General

1.1 General
Own ship’s heading can be determined by observing the carrier phase of the GPS
signals. The system measures the carrier phase difference by using “Double-difference
equation,” so the antenna cable length and the receiver clock error do not affect the
heading calculation. The system uses three identical antennas and each antenna must
receive GPS signals from a minimum of 5 satellites for heading calculation. Refer to the
operator’s manual or the leaflet of SC-60/120 for details to understand the principle.

Differences between SC-60 and SC-120 are tabulated below.

Item SC-60 SC-120

Heading accuracy 0.8 degree rms 0.5 degree rms
Settling time About 3 min (15 min max) About 4 min (15 min max)
Antenna unit SC-303 SC-1203
Baseline 43 cm 86 cm
MAIN board 20P8171A 20P8171B

The MAIN board in the processor unit differs between the SC-60 and the SC-120, but it
uses the same software. No alternation of the MAIN board from A to B, and vice versa
is possible in the field.

1.2 Equipment List

The SC-60/120 consists of the following components.

Unit name Type (SC-60/120) Remarks

1 Display unit SC602/SC-602
2 Antenna unit SC-303/SC-1203
3 Processor unit SC-601/SC-1201
4 Beacon receiver kit GR-7001 Optional
5 Flush mount kit S type OP20-17 Optional, w/o cosmetic panel
6 Flush mount kit F type OP20-18/29 Optional, w/ cosmetic panel
7 30 m Antenna cable CP20-01700 Optional
8 50 m Antenna cable CP20-01710 Optional
9 10m NMEA cable MJ-A6SPF012-100 Optional
10 5 m AD-10 cable MJ-A6SPF003-050 Optional
11 10 m AD-10 cable MJ-A6SPF003-100 Optional

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 Chapter 2 Functional Description

2.1 Function of Major Parts

Antenna
Three identical GPS antennas having a pre-amplifier are used. The preamplifier is
powered by +5.1 V from the processor unit via the antenna cable. The antenna
consumes more current compared with the Furuno ordinal GPS antenna. To avoid the
interference from Inmarsat and radars, L-band and S-band filters are provided on the
pre-amplifier board. However, the Inmarsat antenna should be apart 3 m or more. The
antenna units for the SC-60 and SC-120 are the same in electrical circuit, but the
baseline or the distance between two antennas differs: 43 cm for the SC-60 and 86
cm for the SC-120. The longer the baseline the more the accuracy and the more the
settling time.

GPS receiver (core)

Three identical GPS receivers: GPS1, GPS2, and GPS3 are used in the SC-60/120.
They look like an ordinal GPS receiver GN-77, but the software differs. Each receiver
receives the 1575.42 kHz GPS signal on parallel 12 channels and tracks 12 satellites
simultaneously. The receiver outputs Accumulated Delta Range (ADR) and
latitude/longitude of ship’s position to the MAIN board. The ADR is used to calculate
the ship’s heading. Position fixing is made in all-in-view system, using all tracking
satellites.

Each receiver should receive signals from 5 or more satellites for heading calculation.

MAIN board
The MAIN board, 20P8171 is the heart of the system and;
1) Calculates the heading by receiving data from the GPS receivers and the rate
sensors.
2) Computes Latitude and Longitude using a datum, speed, course, and magnetic
deviation.
3) Outputs heading, position, speed, and course (in either NMEA or AD10 format).
4) Communicates with the display unit.
5) Provides SRAMs of which contents are backed-up by a battery.

Rate sensor
Three identical rate sensors are provided in the processor unit to detect oscillations
about a vertical axis, a longitudinal axis, and a traverse axis (that is, yaw, roll, and
pitch).

The yaw is detected by the sensor connected to J9 on the MAIN board regardless of
mounting method of the processor unit while the roll and pitch are detected by the
sensors connected to J7 and J8 depending on the mounting method. The table below
shows which sensors detect the roll and pitch. Actually the selection of the correct
sensor is made through “Installation” menu.

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The rate sensor converts the angular rate motion into a proportional electrical output
signal (voltage).

The rate sensors;

1) Smooth the heading data calculated by using the GPS signal,
2) Increase follow-up rate,
3) Reduces the effect of pitching, rolling and yawing, and
4) Calculates the heading data when the GPS signals are blocked under a bridge, tall
building, or mountain.

Mounting Method Yaw Roll Pitch

Deck (Floor) A J9 J8 J7
B J9 J7 J8
C J9 J8 J7
D J9 J7 J8
Bulkhead (Wall) A J9 J8 J7
B J9 J7 J8
C J9 J8 J7
D J9 J7 J8
Underside of A J9 J8 J7
deck (Invert) B J9 J7 J8
C J9 J8 J7
D J9 J7 J8

Rate sensor assy. J7 J8 J9

J9

J8 J7

Rate Sensor Assembly

(Deck, Direction A)

Fig.2.1 Processor Unit with cover removed

FIL board
The board contains input and output ports, and filter circuits to comply with EMI
regulations and standards.

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POWER board
The unit is designed to operate in the 10.8 to 31.2 Vdc range. When DC power
connection is made in wrong polarity, the 3-A, in-line fuse blows. The 4-A fuse is also
provided on the board to protect the power input circuit. The power supply circuit has
two switching inverters: main and sub.

The main-inverter generates +15 V, +5.1 V, and –15 V. The sub-inverter operates
from +15 V generated by the main-inverter and produces +5.0 V, +3.3 V, and +1.8 V.
The switching frequency of the inverters is 127 to 129 kHz.

+5.1 V: Used for GPS antenna; +1.8 V and +3.3 V: Used for MAIN CPU
+5.0 V: Used for Rate sensors; +15V: Used for display unit
-15 V: Used for MAIN board

A short-circuit protector is provided for each output line. No power switch is provided
on the display unit.

GR-700 (optional)
The DGPS beacon receiver, GR-700 is optionally built-in the processor unit. The
receiver outputs RTCM-SC104 V2.1 beacon signal to the MAIN board after parity
check. GP-1650 and GP-1850 also use the GR-700.

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Figure 2.2 shows the functional block diagram of the processor unit.

BEACON NAV OUT 1 HEAD IN

GPS ANT X3 BEACON EXT NMEA/AD10
NAV OUT 2

RS-232C RS-232C RS-422 RS-422 AD-10

Processor Unit U27 U31 U28 U33 U33/U34

GPS GPS GPS BEACON

Receiver Receiver Receiver (GR-700)
20-513-131 20-513-131 20-513-131

SINGLE CHIP 8bit CPU M38880MX SINGLE CHIP 8bit CPU M38880MX
SIO1 U32 SIO2 U30

LOG, GYRO
G/A
U35

12-bit A/D U20

5V to 3.3V SRAM FLASH
U21/U22 32Kbyte MEMORY
AMP U3, U5, U7 U39 1 Mbyte Close: SC-120
U26 Open: SC-60
SDRAM
Rate Sensor 4M byte
3 pcs. U8, U9 JP1

MAIN CPU
U14

Contact Contact-
RS-232C RS-232C RS-422 AD-10 -closure closure
U27 U31 U28 Q4 to Q9 U11 U10

DISPLAY X3 X3

HDG OUT 4 HDG OUT 1, 2, 3 LOG/ALARM

Display Unit

Fig.2.2 Functional Block Diagram of Processor Unit

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2.2 Input/output Ports
Connector
Port Label I/O Signal Remarks
Type
HDG OUT1 1) NMEA 0183 or AD-10 format (hardware)
MJ6 O Heading
2) NMEA Ver.1.5 or 2.0 (software)
HDG OUT2 MJ6 O Heading 3) Talker: GP
4) Speed: 4800 bps
HDG OUT3 MJ6 O Heading
5) NMEA sentences: HDT, VTG, ZDA, GGA,
and HDM* (VTG, ZDA, GGA, and HDM are
factory-set to OFF.)
6) NMEA sentence output interval:
HDT: 0.1 sec and others: 1 sec
7) AD-10 output interval: 25 ms
8) Signal level: RS-422

Heading data selected in the HDG SETUP

menu is output.
*: V.09 and above
1) NMEA 0183 only
HDG OUT4 DSUB9 O Heading
2) Signal level: RS-232C
3) Used for program upgrade
Speed, 1) NMEA 0183 Ver.1.5 or Ver.2.0 (software)
NAV OUT1 MJ6 O
course, 2) Talker: GP
(RS-422)
position, 3) Speed: 4800 bps
NAV OUT2 DSUB9 and time 4) NMEA sentences: VTG, GGA, GLL, ZDA,
(RS-232C) ROT* and (on/off by menu)
5) NMEA sentence output interval: 1 sec
6) ATT sentence
Proprietary sentence or Furuno sentence
Only P sentence: output rate of 0.1 sec
Accompanied with any of above sentences:
output rate of 0.2 sec

ATT sentence – True heading, pitching, rolling

$PFEC, Gpatt, xxx.x, +xx.x, +xx.x<CR><LF>
(Ver.1.5)
$PFEC, Gpatt, xxx.x, +xx.x, +xx.x*hh<CR><LF>
(Ver.2.0)

7) Signal level:
NAV OUT1: RS-422; NAV OUT2: RS-232C
*: V.09 and above
200 pulse/nm or 400 pulse/nm (software), 0.5 A
LOG/ALARAM MJ7 O Log signal
max.
HDG alarm Heading alarm, 0.5 A max, normal close
Heading data in either AD10 or NMEA 0183
HDG IN MJ6 I Heading
format (4800 bps) is automatically received.
Priority of NMEA sentence is HDT>HDG>HDM.
The signal is selected through the menu during
the period of internal heading sensor failure.

Note: Each GPS receiver GPS1, GPS2, and GPS3 calculates VTG/GGA/GLL/ZDA. The
output from HDG OUT and NAV OUT ports is one calculated by the GPS1. However, when
the GPS1 is defective, the GPS2 replaces with it. When both GPS1 and GPS2 are defective,
the data calculated by the GPS3 is used.

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 Connector
Port Label I/O Signal Remarks
Type
Used to connect the GPS beacon antenna.
BEACON ANT TNC I
Beacon When the built-in DGPS beacon receiver is
BEACON EXT MJ7 I/O,
signal used, beacon signal (RTCM SC104, 4800 bps,
O RS232C) is output.
When an external beacon receiver is used,
beacon signal (RTCM SC104, 4800 bps,
RS232C) is input. To initialize the external
beacon receiver, MSK and GGA are sent to the
receiver.
Used to connect the display unit.
DISPLAY MJ7 I/O
RS232C line, 19200 bps
GPS ANT1 TNC I GPS signal Used to connect the GPS antenna.
GPS ANT2 TNC I GPS signal Used to connect the GPS antenna.
GPS ANT3 TNC I GPS signal Used to connect the GPS antenna.

2.3 Cause of Heading Error

This section describes the cause of the heading error.
1) Alignment of antenna unit
The antenna unit must be aligned to the ship’s bow with an error of 2.5 degrees or
less. To measure the antenna alignment error,
a) Compare the heading data with gyro reading, or
b) Compare the radar echo with the coastline in the radar/plotter combination
mode on the radar to which the heading data from the satellite compass is fed.

Entering an offset value in the HDG SETUP menu compensates the error.

Breakwater
(Radar
echo)
Breakwater
on plotter
display

Fig.2.3 Radar Screen in Radar/plotter Combination Mode

(Breakwater is not over the radar echo because of heading error.)

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2) Alignment of processor unit
The processor unit (the rate sensor) also must be aligned to the ship’s bow with an
error of 2.5 degrees or less. The miss-alignment results in unsteady heading
indication when the ship pitches and rolls. When the ship pitches by 10 degrees and
rolls by 15 degrees, heading error is the one in the table below according to the
alignment error of antenna and processor units. For example, if the alignment error is
5 degrees, the heading error is 0.5 degree peak-to-peak.

Alignment error 0 deg. 5 deg. 10 deg. 15 deg. 20 deg.

Heading error 0 deg. 0.1 deg. 0.2 deg. 0.37 deg. 0.54 deg.
(average)
Heading error 0 deg. 0.5 deg. 1 deg. 1.8 deg. 2.7 deg.
(peak-to-peak)

3) Multipath reflection of satellite signal

The reflected waves from the hull of the ship, the masts, the funnel, the derricks, etc.
cause an heading error. The effect of the multipath reflection varies with time of a day
and the system configuration (positions of satellites). The lower the elevation angle of
the satellite, the more the error. Note that the system configuration will be nearly the
same at the same time each day.
In the worst case, the error caused by the multipath reflection is about 3 degrees
(SC-60) and about 1.5 degree (SC-120).

4) Fast turning speed

When the ship turns at a tuning rate higher than 25 degrees/sec, the heading data
includes an error because the sensor cannot follow the rotation.

5) Incorrect menu setting

With the INSTALLATION SETUP menu set incorrectly, the heading indication is
unsteady when the ship motions.

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2.4 Examples of Radar and Plotter Pictures
(1) The photo shows the radar echoes on the radar which receives the heading data
from the satellite sensor SC-60. The ship turns at a speed of about 4 knots. The radar
echoes are steady. (Range: 6 nm; Trail time: 6 minutes)

Fig. 2.4

(2) The photo shows the radar screen when the ship moves in zigzag direction at a
speed of 10 knots. The heading data being fed to the radar is switched from the
gyrocompass SF21 to the satellite sensor SC-60. The trail is unsteady when the
heading data of SF21 is used.

Unsteady trail
With heading
from SF21

Fig. 2.5

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(3) The photo shows the radar echoes. The ship equipped with the SC-120 cruises in
zigzag direction. No fluctuation of echo trails is observed.

Fig. 2.6

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(4) The photos show echo trails on two GD-500 MK2 onboard the same ship. One
receives the heading data from the SC-60 and the other from an A-class Tokimec
gyrocompass.

Fig.2.7 Using heading data from SC-60

Fig.2.8 Using heading data from Tokimec gyrocompass

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 Chapter 3 Location of Parts

Fig.3.1 SC-60 Antenna Unit (Side view)

Fig.3.2 SC-60 Antenna Unit (Bottom view)

Fig.3.3 SC-60 Inside of Antenna Unit Fig.3.4 SC-60 Inside of GPS Antenna Unit

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 Fig.3.5 SC-60/120 Display Unit

Battery, TZ65805553A

Fig.3.6 C-60/120 Front Panel of Display Unit, back side

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 Fig.3.7 SC-60/120 Processor Unit

Fig.3.8 SC-60/120 Connectors on Processor Unit

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 Rate sensor assembly Rate sensor compensation value

MAIN Board
(20P8163)

-1.2%
PWR Board
(20P8164)

GPS 1
Receiver

GPS 2
Receiver FILT Board
(20P8165)
GPS 3
Receiver

Fig.3.9 SC-60/120 Processor Unit with cover removed

CR4

Battery JP1

Fig.3.10 SC-60/120 MAIN Board, 20P8171

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 TP2 TP4 TP5 TP3 TP1

R46 R24

Fig.3.11 SC-60/120 POWER Board, 20P8164

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 Chapter 4 Adjustment and Setting

4.1 Adjustment of PWR board

The measurement is made with the display unit connected.

Check Item Measuring point Adjuster Ratings Remarks

-15 V J3 #9 (+) and #6 (-) None -14.5 to -15.5 V
+1.85 V J3 #4 (+) and #6 (-) R40 1.84 to 1.86 V
+5 V J3 #8 (+) and #6 (-) R53 4.99 to 5.01 V For rate sensor
+5.15 V J3 #1 (+) and #6 (-) R29 5.14 to 5.16 V For preamplifier
+15 V J3 #10 (+) and #6 (-) None 14.5 to 15.5 V
SW freq. TP3 (+) and TP2 (-) R24 127 to 129 kHz
SW freq. TP4 (+) and TP2 (-) None 127 to 129 kHz
SW freq. TP5 (+) and TP2 (-) R46 127 to 129 kHz

J3 R46 R40 TP2

TP5

R53

TP4

R29

TP3

PWR
Board
(20P8164)

R24

TP1

Fig. 4.1 Location of Parts on PWR Board in Processor Unit

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4.2 Jumper Setting
The jumper wire on the MAIN board is set as below.

Jumper Connection Remarks

JP1 Short-circuit 20P8171A
Open-circuit 20P8171B

Note that as described in Chapter 1, the difference between 20P8171A and 20P8171B is not
only jumper setting J1. No field modification is possible.

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 Chapter 5 Maintenance

5.1 Maintenance Menu

Maintenance (TEC) menu consists of three sub-menus: COMPASS, OUPUT, and
MONITOR. To open the Maintenance menu, press [MENU] key while pressing and
holding down the ENT key for about 8 seconds.

(1) Compass menu

To select the Compass menu, move the cursor onto the COMPASS and press [ENT]
key.
MASK-EL: Sets the blind angle so that the satellite of which elevation angle is lower
than the set value is not used for heading calculation. Default: 5 degrees. See next
section.
R-CALIB (Rate sensor Calibration): The value on the top of the rate sensor
assembly is entered. When the echo trail is unsteady on the radar display or when
the follow up rate is slow when the ship changes the course and cruises in zigzag
direction, change this value. For example, to increase the follow up rate, change the
value from –1.2% to –2.2%.

GPS DELAT, TIME CONST, SDEV-S, and SDEV-C: Never change these values.
Figure 5.1 shows default values.

COMPASS

MASK-EL: 05
R-CALIB: +0.0%
GPS DELAY: 0.220 SEC
TIME CONST: 10 SEC
SDEV-S: 0.0016 Fig.5.1 COMPASS menu (Default)
SDEV-C: 0.0069

(2) Output menu

R&D uses this menu. (M2 DATA: OFF; GPS DATA: OFF; and LOG SENTENCE?)
When M2 DATA is turned on, the following data is output from the HDG OUT4 port.
$PFEC, SCtst,,263.3,263.7,0.0,107.0 (External HDG, HDG of SC60/120, GPS course,
speed, and course)

(3) Monitor menu

Figure 5.2 shows the Monitor menu.

MONITOR
YAW ROL PIT
SC-OUT: 0.0 +0.0 +0.0
GPS: 182.8 +0.0 +0.0
Fig.5.2 MONITOR menu
ANG-V: -1.8 +1.1 +1.7
R-OFF: 0 0 0
CAL: 0 0
CK-FLK: 5

SC-OUT: Output of the rate sensor assembly, angle of ship’s motion (degree)
GPS: Values calculated by using GPS signal (degree)
ANG-V: Angular velocities of rate sensors (degree/sec)

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 R-OFF: Offset values of rate sensors. Between -200 and +200 normally
CAL (Calculation): 0 when heading is calculated normally.
CK-FLG (Check Flag): Number of detected error flag. 0 normally. The system works
normally even with a small number.

5.2 Changing Blind Angle

Blind angle (MASK-EL) is factory-set to 5 degrees so that the satellite of which
elevation angle is 5 degrees or more is used for heading calculation. The blind angle
can be changed up to 15 degrees on the Maintenance menu. When the multipath
reflection causes a heading error and when the initialization is not completed, increase
the blind angle. Note that the higher the blind angle, the less the satellite to be tracked.

For example, to change the blind angle from 5 degrees to 15 degrees,

1. Call up the Maintenance (TEC) menu.
2. Move the cursor onto the MASK-EL, and press [ENT] key.
3. Using the up arrow key, change the value.
4. Press [ENT] key. (Use [MENU] key to return to the previous menu.)

5.3 GAIN Setting of Rate Sensor

When the follow up rate of the sensor is set incorrectly, the echo trail on the radar
screen is unsteady when the ship changes the course rapidly (3 degrees/sec or faster).
The larger the negative value, the faster the follow up. For example, to increase the
follow up rate, change the value from –1.2% to –2.2%. This setting affects only to the
echoes within 4 nm.

To change the follow up rate,

1. Call up the Maintenance (TEC) menu.
2. Move the cursor onto the R-CALIB, and press [ENT] key.
3. Using the up and down arrow key, change the value. (Enter a negative value.)
4. Press [ENT] key. (Use [MENU] key to return to the previous menu.)

The best target for this adjustment is a ship approaching on an opposite course.
The echo trail of the ship approaching on an opposite course is steady when the ship
moves in zigzag direction, if the gain is set correctly.

Figure below shows an example of echo trail (Short trail time; 30 sec or less) when a
small ship turns 6 degrees per seconds.

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 Fig. 5.3 (a) Example of Radar Echo Trail

Correct sensor calibration

Incorrect sensor calibration

Fig. 5.3 (b)

5.4 Replacement of Battery

The display and processor units have a battery which backs up the RAM contents when
the power is removed. When the voltage of the battery drops to 2.5 V, the message
“BATTERY!” comes on the screen. To recognize the battery to be replaced, press
[MENU] key and choose “MESSAGE.” The lifetime of the batteries is 3 to 5 years.

CAUTION!
Take care to avoid short-circuit of the battery. This could create a burn or fire hazard.
Do not dispose of battery in a fire or an incinerator; this may cause an explosion.

Location Type Code No.

Display unit TZ65805553A 000-139-951
Processor unit CR2450-F2ST2 000-133-495
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When the message BATTERY! appears, save the contents of the RAM onto the flash
memory temporarily as soon as possible (within about 24 hours). If the data is
transferred to the flash memory, they are not erased during the replacement of the
battery. To transfer the memory;

1. Choose EXCHANGE BATTERY? in the SYS SETUP menu.

2. Follow the instructions on the menu. Use [ENT] key to proceed the step.

(a) How to replace the battery in the processor unit

To replace the battery;
1. Loosen four screws and remove the front cover.
2. Remove the MAIN board by loosening six screws fixing the board to the chassis.
Unsolder the battery.
3.
(b) How to replace the battery in the display unit
To replace the battery;
1. Loosen four screws on the rear panel and remove the front panel.
2. Unplug connectors connected to the front panel.
3. Unsolder the battery.

5.5 Reading Program Number

To display the program number list;
1. Press [MENU] key.
2. Choose SOFT VER. and press [ENT] key. The following list appears.

SOFTWARE VERSION

DISPLAY 205-1312-003
PROCESS 205-1311-008 (Program versions must be higher than
GPS 205-1313-004 ones in the illustration.)
GPS2 205-1313-004
GPS3 205-1313-004
DGPS 085-0182-0XX Fig.5.4 SOFTWARE VERSION menu

3. Press [DISP] to close the menu.

5.6 Program Upgrade

The four programs are used for the SC-60/120. Three programs are in the processor
unit and one program is in the display unit. The program numbers are tabulated below.

Unit Board Program No. How to update

Processor unit MAIN board 205-1311-0xx By using a PC
GPS receiver 205-1313-0xx By replacing the board
GR-700 board 085-0182-0xx By replacing the board
Display unit CPU board 205-1312-0xx By using a PC

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The following describes how to update the programs stored on the MAIN and CPU
boards.

5.6.1 MAIN board (Processor unit)

To upgrade the program on the MAIN board;

1. Connect the serial port of the PC to HDG OUT4 port on the SC-60/120.

SC-60/120
SERIAL POART HDG OUT4

TX RS232C 3 2 RS232C RD2

RX RS232C 2 3 RS232C SD2
GND 5 5 GND
4
6
7
8

*D-SUB9P *D-SUB9P

Fig.5.5

2. Turn on the PC. Do not as yet turn on the SC-60/120.

3. Click the SCUP.bat file in the SC-60/120 program file.
4. Turn on the SC-60/120 after confirming “TARGET POWER ON” displayed on the
PC screen.
5. On the SC-60/120 display unit, “NOW LOADING” appears while on the PC screen,
“Now Erasing”, “xxx percent completed” appear during program upgrading.

The figure below shows the changes on the PC screen.

load.bin Loarder Version 6.10 Loarder Version 6.10

SCUP.bin Erase wait:5sec Erase wait:5sec
SCUP.bat Write wait:3 Write wait:3
uppb.exe Wait counter = 200 Wait counter = 200
TARGET power ON TARGET power ON
Execute STEP 1
Execute STEP 2
xxxxxxxx Byte transfer
bps: xxxxxxxx
Now Erasing
xxx percent completed

Fig.5.6

6. The program upgrading is completed with the message “Finish Version up.ted” on
the PC screen. (About 3 minutes 30 seconds) The SC-60/120 displays the
Heading display.
7. Turn off the SC-60/120 and turn it on again.
8. Confirm the program number through the SOFT VER. menu.

5.6.2 CPU board (Display unit)

To upgrade the program on the CPU board;

1. Connect the serial port of the PC to HDG OUT4 port on the SC-60/120.
See Fig.5.5.
2. Turn on the PC. Do not as yet turn on the SC-60/120.
3. Click the SCUP.bat file in the SC-60/120 program file.

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4. Turn on the SC-60/120 after confirming “TARGET POWER ON” displayed on the
PC screen.
5. On the SC-60/120 display unit, “NOW LOADING” appears while on the PC screen,
“Now Erasing,” “xxx percent completed” appear during program upgrading. The
PC screen changes as shown in Fig.5.6.
6. The program upgrading is completed with the message “Finish Version up.ted” on
the PC screen. (About 3 minutes 30 seconds) The SC-60/120 displays the
Heading display.
7. Turn off the SC-60/120 and turn it on again.
8. Confirm the program number through the SOFT VER. menu.

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 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Self-test (ROM, RAM, and key test)

Carry out TEST1 in the SYS SETUP menu: TEST1/TEST?/SYS SETUP/Menu.
Take actions in the table below when the self-test detects an error.

If …
GPS1 ROM and/or RAM is NG,
GPS2 ROM and/or RAM is NG,
GPS3 ROM and/or RAM is NG,
CAL ROM (U26) is NG,
CAL RAM (U8 and U9) is NG,
CAL BAT is NG,
DISP ROM (U2) is NG,
DISP RAM (U4 and U5) is NG,
DISP BAT is NG,
DGPS ROM is NG,
DGPS RAM is NG,
Then…
Replace GPS receiver GPS1 (20-1-513-131)
Replace GPS receiver GPS2 (20-1-513-131)
Replace GPS receiver GPS3 (20-1-513-131)
Replace MAIN board (20P8163).
Replace MAIN board (20P8163).
Replace the battery (CR2450-F2ST2).
Replace CPU board (14P0351).
Replace CPU board (14P0351).
Replace the battery (TZ6580553A).
Replace GR-700.
Replace GR-700.

Key test: Press each key one by one. Pressed key label appears upper right-hand
corner on the self-test result display if the key functions normally.
To terminate the self-test, turn off the unit.

6.2 How to Check Rate Sensor

Carry out TEST2 in the SYS SETUP menu: TEST2/TEST?/SYS SETUP/Menu. [ENT]
key is followed after choosing an item.

TEST 2
YAW ROL PIT
Rate 0.0 +0.0 +0.0
Angle 182.8 +0.0 +0.0
Fig.6.1

Press [ENT] key while the TEST 2 display is on the screen, and check that the values
on the “Rate” line change according to ship’s motion. If not, the corresponding sensor is
defective. + mark appears when the ship’s bow moves to the right, when the ship’s bow
rises, and when the port side rises.
Exchange sensor connectors on the MAIN board for further confirmation. For example,
if ROL sensor seems to be defective, exchange J8 (J7) with J7 (J8), and then carry out
TEST2 again.

The value changes more than 5 degrees just after pressing [ENT] key when the ship
has no motion, the sensor is likely to be defective.

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“Angle” indicates the angle accumulated after [ENT] key is pressed.

6.3 Replacement of Rate Sensor

The rate sensor assembly in the processor unit has a calibration value on the head.
This value is used to calibrate the YAW sensor. After changing the sensor assembly,
enter the calibration value (R-CALIB) through the Maintenance menu.

The three sensors are identical, so the sensor can temporarily be replaced individually.

IMPORTANT!
However, the sensor is a precision instrument so care must be taken when handling it.
The sensor damages if it is dropped from a height of 1 meter. Furuno does not warrant
the performance of the SC-60/120 when an individual sensor is replaced.

Furuno does not supply an individual sensor unit, but the rate sensor assembly.

6.4 Troubleshooting Guide

1) Heading error

Symptom Action after installation Action when the unit works

Heading is not 1) Check that the antenna
correct when ship connectors are connected
has no motion. to the processor unit with a
correct identification
number.
2) Check that the antenna is
fixed with the bow mark
pointing to the ship’s bow.
normally once.
1) Check that the antenna is
aligned to the ship’s bow
correctly.
2) Check that offset value is
correct.
3) Call “satellite status display
(SATELLITE menu)” to check
that the position of the GPS
satellites in the sky. Increase
blind angle, if the elevation
angle of the satellite is low. See
Chapter 5.

Heading is not 1) Check that the INST menu
correct when ship is set correctly: Mounting/
turns. direction.
2) Check that bulkhead-
mounting plate is used
correctly.
1) Carry out TEST2 to check the
rate sensor.
2) Change the sensor gain. See
Chapter 5.

2) It takes long time to acquire satellites.

The satellite compass needs five or more satellites for heading calculation. (5 or
more satellites must be acquired by each receiver: GPS1, GPS2, and GPS3.)
When the system cannot complete to acquire satellites, take the following action.

Action:
Choose SATELLITE in the menu and press [ENT] key to call the satellite status

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display. Figure below shows an example of the display. Horizontal bar extends with
signal strength. Satellite whose signal strength extends past the first vertical line is
used for heading calculation. Satellites used for heading calculation are also shown
in white on black.
Press a right or left arrow key to select the antenna element, GPS1, GPS2, and
GPS3. If one of three antennas does not receive satellite signal at all, the related
antenna or receiver may be defective. Press [DISP] key to close the menu.

Fig.6.2 Satellite Status Display

3) It takes long time to calculate heading.

When the initialization is not completed (within 15 minutes at cold start or first
power-on), follow the steps below.

Action:
1. Press [SAT STATUS] key to call a satellite tracking status display.

SAT STATUS
Timer: 00”05’
NO GOOD
GPS1 8 8 3D
GPS2 5 4 3D
GPS3 8 8 3D

Fig.6.3 Satellite Tracking Status Display

2. Wait for 15 minutes to allow the system to receive almanac data at cold start.
3. Read the number in NO. and GOOD columns.
NO. shows the number of tracked satellites and GOOD the number of satellites
being used for heading calculation. GOOD should be 5 or more. If not, do the

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 followings. In the example in Figure 6.3, the GPS2 uses four satellites for
system initialization.

a) Check that the antenna connectors are connected to the processor unit with
the correct identification number.
b) Check that the antenna is not obscured by obstructions onboard a ship or
mountains.
c) Call the satellite status display (Fig.6.2) to check the elevation angle of the
satellite. If it is low, the system cannot be initialized, because of the
multipath reflection. Increase the blind angle, referring to Chapter 5.

4. If the problem is not solved, turn off the unit and on it again to reset initializing.

4) “Aborting” and “- - -” indication

If one of the receivers cannot receive five GPS signals for one minute, the message
“Aborting” appears for five minutes. (The display and the heading output are still kept
being normal with the old data.) After five minutes, the display changes to - - - and no
heading data is output. Remember that not only the obstacles onboard a ship, but also
a mountain can cause blocking of the satellite.

5) Unsteady echo trail

If the echo trail is unsteady on the radar screen when the ship cruises in zigzag
direction and when the ship turns, the gain of the sensor needs to be changed. See
section 5.3 “GAIN setting of rate sensor.”

6) How to test LOG output

Get into DEMO mode (Demo/System/Menu). The log signal of about 11 knots is output
from the LOG port.

6.5 Status of LED

The status of the LED on the MAIN board is as below.

Parts No. Color Status Remarks

CR4 Yellow Blink When CR4 blinks every second, the CPU runs normally.

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