Manual KW991-ROT Iss 02

KW991-ROT
RATE OF TURN INDICATOR
AMI MARINE (UK) LTD

AMI Manual KW991-ROT Doc No: AMI TM991-ROT
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HEADING REPEATER MODEL KW991
RATE OF TURN INDICATOR
TECHNICAL MANUAL
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................7
SYNCHRO TYPES.........................................................................................................10
STEPPER TYPES..........................................................................................................10
GYRO INTERFACE WIRING.............................................................................................11
CONNECTING THE KW991-ROT .....................................................................................13
KW991 OPERATOR’S GUIDE ..........................................................................................14
ALARM LOGIC ..................................................................................................................14
HEADING REPEATER MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................16
BOARD LAYOUT...............................................................................................................17
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS .......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
AMI MARINE (UK) LTD
Unit 2
Tower Lane
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 6NZ
United Kingdom
Tel No: +44 (0) 23 8048 0450

Fax No: +44 (0) 23 8065 1126
Email: technical@amimarine.net
Web: www.amimarine.net

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INTRODUCTION
A bright green vacuum fluorescent dot matrix display presents ships heading from the gyro
or magnetic compass. The VF display overcomes the disadvantages of other electronic
displays such as LCD, such that it can be seen in dark environments, and has a higher
contrast.
Screen presentations of heading are two TAPE displays, DIGITAL display and DIGITAL
with RATE OF TURN indicator and an OFF COURSE screen.
The unit connects to all standard gyro transmissions, and magnetic electronic compasses.
With two inputs, gyro and magnetic, the unit will change over to magnetic if gyro fails. As
an off course alarm it would normally receive only magnetic compass heading, but can
work from gyro or a second gyro.
An NMEA 0183 output (or proprietary data) is given so the unit is ideal as a gyro converter
for Autopilot and electronic chart systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT 1. Stepper or 360:1 synchro gyro “Sperry” 90 x 400Hz transmission. and raw
rectified stepper tracking rate > Freq/3 degrees per second. NMEA 0183
heading input to order (i.e. 2 NMEA inputs)
Optional (M type and 1:1 and other ratio Synchro require additional
hardware)
INPUT 2. NMEA 0183. All valid heading sentences, plus Cetrek and Yokogawa 4800
proprietary data.
OUTPUT 1. NMEA 0183 heading sentence.
OUTPUT 2. 5v 10mA drive.
DISPLAY: Futaba vacuum fluorescent display 256 x 64 pixels. Viewing area 166mm x
41mm. Luminescence 540 cd/m2 typical. Protected by an anti-glare filter.
CONTROLS: Illumination, alignment and screen presentation via a waterproof pad.
POWER: Nominal 24volts DC at 12 watts. (Switch on surge 3A).
HOUSING: 260 x 160 x 90 mm diecast aluminium housing. Provided with a trunnion

mount. Flush mount optional extra.
Note: DISPLAY FOR OUTSIDE USE

The unit is not designed to be fitted permanently in exposed positions. The main reason is
that the high-voltage fluorescent screen will not tolerate any ingress of moisture and we
cannot guarantee 100% weatherproof.
Units damaged by outside use are not covered by warranty.

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INSTALLATION NOTES
DISPLAY TRUNION MOUNT
260 90
160

4 x 13mm
CABLE
GLAND
ALLOW 350 mm
CABLE GLANDS FOR CABLE GLANDS FOR

KW 991 HEADING REPEATER KW 992 SMIDS DISPLAY
1. POWER AND NMEA I/P AND NMEA O/P 1. POWER AND NMEA I/P
2. GYRO I/P
DISPLAY FLUSH MOUNT

290
190 160
4 x 13mm

CABLE
GLAND
100
4 x 5mm
HOLES
CABLE GLANDS FOR CABLE GLANDS FOR

KW 991 HEADING REPEATER KW 992 SMIDS DISPLAY
1. POWER AND NMEA I/P AND NMEA O/P 1. POWER AND NMEA I/P
2. GYRO I/P

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SITING
Pre-planning and fore thought is essential for the practical siting of the display for best
visibility and access. It should be mounted so that it can be viewed from most positions on
the bridge, and with consideration against the bright sunlight.
Even with the anti-glare filter, direct light reflected off the screen can hinder its
performance. Adjustment of angle in its trunnion may help reduce the effect of reflections.
CONNECTIONS
Remove the lid of the unit taking care when detaching the cables from the interface board.
Use the levers to remove the ribbon cable connector.
GYRO INPUT
The interface allows connections to most as per the input specifications.
For M type transmission and 1:1 or 36:1 synchro an additional PCB has to be fitted to
order. The standard interface can connect to M type with a suitable EPROM but of
resolution to 1/3rd degree only not 1/6th.
NMEA 0183 INPUT

Use screened cable and earth from the sending end.
NMEA 0183 OUTPUT

Use A-B to drive pure opto isolated NMEA 0183 receivers. Use A-0 to drive computers and
non-standard equipment. Earth the screen at the heading repeater.
5v DRIVER OUTPUT ALARM OUTPUT with reference to SK1-6 the 0v line

D1 and D2 normally low and +5v on alarm. D3 normally +5v and 0v on alarm. The drive
capability is 10mA. It may be used to drive a low power audible alarm directly, or to drive
an external low power relay to switch a higher power alarm.
ALTERNATIVE 5v OUTPUTS
These 5v outputs can be changed through the EPROM to give an output from the following
selection; 5v stepper output. Furuno clock and data output. Yokogawa data output.
Reversed heading output. Alarm output, “tick” output.
TESTING
If the heading turns the wrong way reverse one pair of phase wires i.e. S1 and S2.
Read the data output on a laptop PC or any other device that can read NMEA 0183. It can
give data in plain language, which is the prime source of faultfinding information.

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GYRO TRANSMISSIONS
This list is correct with information supplied from the manufacturers.
SYNCHRO TYPES
AMUR CC150 . 115v ref. 50/60v 500Hz sigs, synchro 360:1
ANSHUTZ Std 4 Std 6 50/60v ref. 20/24v 50/60Hz sigs, synchro 360:1
HOKUSHIN PY76-N2 115v ref. 90v sigs, 360:1 synchro, double-check.
KURS 4 . . 110v ref. 50v 60Hz sigs, synchro 360:1, others also.
MICROTECHNICA . 115v ref. 90v 60Hz sigs.
PLATH Type 71 . 115v ref. 90v 60Hz sigs, double-check.
VEGA 1404KN . 115v ref. 60v 60Hz sigs.
YOKOGAWA NAVITEC 110v ref. 60v 60Hz sigs, if 24v DC on synchro treat as M-type.
STEPPER TYPES
ANSHUTZ Std 20 . 24v –steps. NMEA 0183 or Anshutz private format.
ARMA BROWN Mk1 +steps.
ARMA BROWN Mk10 –steps.
SG BROWN 1000 . –steps.
PLATH NAVIGAT 7,8 –steps. Also 48step/degree bipolar.
ROBERTSON SKR80 + and –steps. Both encountered please check.
ROBERTSON SKR82 NMEA 0183 9600 baud.
SPERRY Mk 20 . Unsmoothed rectified – or +steps. Check for both.
SPERRY Mk 37 . Unsmoothed rectified 35v –steps.
SPERRY SR120, 130,140 35v –steps.
SPERRY VT6 . –steps. NMEA 0183 $HEHDT, xxx,xxxx,T
TOKIMEK . . 400Hz contactless transmitter (90x)
TOKIMEK . . 35v –steps.
YOKOGAWA CMZ250/300x 35v –steps. YOKOGAWA proprietary data.

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GYRO INTERFACE WIRING
FINAL PHASING ADJUSTMENT

If heading turns the wrong way reverse one pair of wires, S1 and S2.
PURE DC STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS

S1 to S1–
S2 to S2–
S3 to S3–
Common + to S1+, S2+, S3+ (Most common stepper system)
PURE DC STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS

S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
Common – to S1–, S2–, S3–
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER

This is raw rectified. You can measure using a ‘scope. On a multimeter you can measure a
voltage on AC range where as with pure DC you should not measure a voltage. This
connection uses the gyro repeater + and – supply which is normally provided for
illumination, and is the source for the stepper signals. This is called the Common + and –.
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS

S1 to S1–
S2 to S2–
S3 to S3–
Common + to R1+, S1+, S2+, S3+
Common – to R2–
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS

S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
Common + to R1+
Common – to R2–, S1–, S2–, S3–
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS. Neg. line not available

S1 to S1– and via a diode to R2–
Common + to R1+, S1+, S2+, S3+
UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS. Pos. line not available

S1 to S1+ and via a diode to R1+
Common – to R2–, S1–, S2–, S3–

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SYNCHRO 1 REV PER DEGREE. (N.B. DC SYNCHRO DO NOT CONNECT R1 AND

R2)
S1 to S1+ and S3–
S2 to S2+ and S1–
S3 to S3+ and S2–
R1 to R1+
R2 to R2–
CONNECTION FOR “90x CONTACTLESS TRANSMITTER” or “SYNCHRO”

This is found as the basic transmitting device in some Sperry and Tokimek gyros. It looks
like a synchro but has 6 connections instead of 5. The reference is fed with 115v 400Hz.
S1 to S1+
S2 to S2+
S3 to S3+
R1 to R1+
R2 to R2–
N to S1–, S2–, S3–.
If this does not work reverse R1 and R2.
The 2 NMEA input version does not allow connection to stepper or synchro.

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CONNECTING THE KW991-ROT

Connector Type
KW991 ALL VERSIONS

(6 Steps per Degree )
STEPPER -24 TO -70 VOLT KW991
HEADING GYRO I/P (SK2)
R1
R1+
R2-
S1+
S1
S1-
S2
S2+
S3
S2-
S3+
S3-
(360:1 Synchro )
KW991
SYNCHRO 360:1 AC
HEADING GYRO I/P (SK2)
R1 R1+
R2 R2-
S1 S1+
S2 S1-
S3 S2+
S2-
S3+
S3-
(Optional Audible Alarm )
HEADING
DISPLAY NMEA
I/P2
4. NMEA OUT A
6. NMEA OUT B
1. NMEA IN A
2. NMEA IN B
1. NMEA IN A
2. NMEA IN B
COMMON
3. EARTH
2. EARTH
9.EARTH
1. R1+
1. +5V
2. +5V
3. S1+
5. S2+
7. S3+
2. R2-
4. S1-
6. S2-
8. S3-
KEYPAD
3. D1
4. D2
5. D3
1. +V
3. 0V
6. 0V
5. 0
SK1
SK3
SK5
SK4
SK2
J1
WHITE
RED

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KW991 OPERATOR’S GUIDE
KEY PAD FUNCTIONS
Switch off Display illumination.
Switch on Display illumination.
Increase illumination. Increase OCA window.
Decrease illumination. Decrease OCA window.
Hold for 3 seconds to enter alignment mode. Keep holding then use INC and
DEC to align heading. Heading MUST be aligned or the wrong course will be
displayed! Heading from an NMEA 0183 source can not be changed here;
you must change it at its source.
Press to accept a “CHECK ALIGNMENT” error message.
Press to Activate or Clear Course to Steer.
Hold at “Switch On” to enter demonstration mode.
Press to change the screen functions.

1) Tape repeater at 8 pixels per degree showing > +/– 30 degrees.
2) Tape repeater at 10 pixels per degree showing > +/– 25 degrees.
3) Digital heading and rate of turn indicator. (Degrees per minute).
4) Very large heading display. (Rounded to nearest degree).
5) Off Course Alarm.
ALARM LOGIC
GYRO (OR MAGNETIC COMPASS) ALARMS

“CHECK ALIGNMENT” is given whenever a false gyro stepper or synchro state is detected
even if briefly. If this message is persistent it indicates a gyro transmission fault NOT a
fault with the Heading Repeater. Pressing AL will clear the Alarm State.
“GYRO FAIL” occurs after loss of gyro signal for several seconds.
The AUDIBLE alarm (if fitted) will sound on a heading fault ONLY if an alarm has been set.
To accept and cancel the audio alarm, press the AL button.
OFF COURSE ALARM

The alarm is OFF when there no Course to Steer and / or the off course limit window is set
to zero. The display and audio alarms become active when both CTS and window are set.
(By toggling the AL button)

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TYPICAL OCA OPERATION

When the ship is on passage select the OCA screen and open the window by using INC.
(DEC to decrease it). Press AL to save your present heading as CTS. You will see the bar
indicate the deviation from the CTS. The alarm will be raised if the bar passes the window
limit lines. (You only need to come back to this screen to alter the window limit lines).
The Off Course Alarm will remain active with whatever screen you now select. Thus you
can now use it as a heading repeater on a tape display.
When you are going to change to a new course you can disable the alarm by pressing AL
to clear CTS. (You do not need to go back to the OCA screen). Bring the ship steady on
the new course and press AL again to save the new course and reactivate the OCA.
For harbour entry go to the OCA screen and set to zero. The CTS function can then be
used to save “steady as she goes” heading.
CAUTION
1. The Off Course Alarm is really an OFF HEADING ALARM! It can not monitor your
actual course made good.
2. An OCA should take its heading from a source separate to that used for steering.
i.e. Autopilot from gyro OCA from magnetic compass.

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HEADING REPEATER MAINTENANCE
DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN

Clean the screen using Anti-static cleaning pads or lint free cloth and glass polish.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as the filter material is soft and will
scratch easily.
LEDS and DATA OUTPUT

Self-explanatory LEDs on the PCB give confidence in the operation of the unit. The NMEA
data output can be read on a PC and is a further source of test data.
The NMEA 0183 output can be used to drive other instruments.
POSSIBLE “PROBLEMS”
The repeater will indicate “CHECK ALIGNMENT” if it detects errors on the gyro signals
input. In that case investigate possible problems with the gyro Retransmission Unit. It is
common for lightly loaded stepper drivers to produce errors. In that case then fit 470Ω load
resistors in the gyro stepper RTU.

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RATE OF TURN INDICATOR

AMI MARINE (UK) LTD

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Document Date Modification Number (where applicable)

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HEADING REPEATER MODEL KW991

RATE OF TURN INDICATOR

AMI MARINE (UK) LTD

Tel No: +44 (0) 23 8048 0450

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OUTPUT 1. NMEA 0183 heading sentence.

OUTPUT 2. 5v 10mA drive.

CONTROLS: Illumination, alignment and screen presentation via a waterproof pad.

POWER: Nominal 24volts DC at 12 watts. (Switch on surge 3A).

HOUSING: 260 x 160 x 90 mm diecast aluminium housing. Provided with a trunnion

Note: DISPLAY FOR OUTSIDE USE

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DISPLAY TRUNION MOUNT

CABLE GLANDS FOR CABLE GLANDS FOR

DISPLAY FLUSH MOUNT

CABLE GLANDS FOR CABLE GLANDS FOR

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NMEA 0183 INPUT

NMEA 0183 OUTPUT

5v DRIVER OUTPUT ALARM OUTPUT with reference to SK1-6 the 0v line

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GYRO INTERFACE WIRING

FINAL PHASING ADJUSTMENT

PURE DC STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS

PURE DC STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS

UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER

UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS

UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS

UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER NEGATIVE STEPS. Neg. line not available

UNSMOOTHED RECTIFIED STEPPER POSITIVE STEPS. Pos. line not available

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SYNCHRO 1 REV PER DEGREE. (N.B. DC SYNCHRO DO NOT CONNECT R1 AND

CONNECTION FOR “90x CONTACTLESS TRANSMITTER” or “SYNCHRO”

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CONNECTING THE KW991-ROT

KW991 ALL VERSIONS

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KW991 OPERATOR’S GUIDE

KEY PAD FUNCTIONS

Switch off Display illumination.

Switch on Display illumination.

Increase illumination. Increase OCA window.

Decrease illumination. Decrease OCA window.

Press to change the screen functions.

GYRO (OR MAGNETIC COMPASS) ALARMS

OFF COURSE ALARM

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TYPICAL OCA OPERATION

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HEADING REPEATER MAINTENANCE

DISPLAY MODULE SCREEN

LEDS and DATA OUTPUT

The NMEA 0183 output can be used to drive other instruments.

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