Mast rotation sensor USER MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
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1. link rod Operation temperature range 10 to 50 14F to 122F Storage temperature range 20 C 606 68 to 140F Measured data Measurement range 170 to 170 Resolution 0 1 Linearity 2 5 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual 5 TROUBLESHOOTING FIRST LEVEL Before calling the NKE Customers Technical Support please read the following table If you cannot solve a problem by yourself please contact your local distributor Problem Possible causes and solutions s The bus cable is not correctly connected Check the connections and that The mast rotation sensor is not detected by the Topline system the cable does not show any shaving nor damage The Topline Angle Mat channel reads the error message Power the sensor off for a few seconds and then on again If the error PANNE remains please contact Customer Technical Support The apparent wind angle information uses both the mast rotation sensor and the masthead unit If either sensor or the connection to them are not functioning correctly or damaged then Apparent Wind Angle can no longer be calculated First check the mast rotation sensor and cables then the mast head unit Thel Topline Angle de Vent Apparent channel reads the error message PANNE 6 PACKING LIST One rotating mast sensor One rudder arm One link rod One interface box 7 INSTALLATION The mast rotation sensor comes with the sheave alr2. e Cut the screw thread to A 22mm Set the end fittings at mid distance and fit the screw thread on both sides mast and sensor e Fine tune the end fitting with the screw thread until the rudder arm is perfectly parallel to the mast centerline A B 8 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual Lock the end fittings with the nuts Adjust the 0 angle by setting the mast straight on the centerline and tuning the offset value see paragraph 3 2 The display should read 0 on the ANGLE MAT channel e Enter the calibration value see paragraph 3 3 and check that the mast angle values that read on the display matches physical mast rotation To do so rotate the mast by 10 steps to align with marks made on t he deck up to 40 e When rotating the mast on port side anticlockwise the value should be xx 8 CONNECTING TO THE TOPLINE BUS Connecting the mast rotation sensor s interface box to the connection box is described in Figure 4 below Rotating mast Supply voltage12Vdc sensor DATA black 12VDC white GND braid connecting box Figure 4 Connexion to bus To If you have to cut the bus cable we recommend that the wires are tined connecting 9 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation
3. sensor User manual Accessories TOPLINE connection box 90 60 121 TOPLINE bus cable 20 61 001 NOTES 10 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual NOTES 11 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual
4. Mast rotation sensor Product 90 60 084 USER MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE nke Sailing competition 2 1 Kerandr Rue Gutenberg 56700 HENNEBONT FRANCE http www nke fr tel 33 0 297 365 685 PACKING LIST ee INSTALLATION a inne 7 1 MAST ROTATION SENSOR MOUNTED WITH Mo nting POSON MEER 7 1 2 Mounting renerne renerne rr rer renere 7 2 MAST ROTATION SENSOR MOUNTED WITH THE RUDDER 7 2 1 Mounting position Amandine aL nr 7 2 2 Mountingthe rereana eraann e aana AARAA Aa ran AAA Ra AATA Ran AAA Reie Oanei iaai 8 CONNECTING TO THE TOPLINE BUS 2 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual 1 INTRODUCTION The mast rotation sensor from NKE is designed to measure the angle of a rotating mast in relation to the boat s centerline The instrument system uses this information as a correction value to keep wind angle readings from the masthead unit relative to the center line It is linked to the NKE TOPLINE bus thru an interface box supplied The sensor is supplied with a 3 meters 9 84 feet of TOPLINE bus cable and a TOPLINE interface box A WARNING Read this installation guide carefully before you start ins
5. eady in place If you need to use the rudder arm and link arm configuration for installation the sheave will need to be removed and replaced with the rudder arm as described below Unscrew the sheave using a 2 5mm Hex key e Remove the sheave by pulling it up e Mount the rudder arm on the pin and lock it with the screw on the pin s flat side as shown on the drawing e Tighten the screw using a 2 5mm Hex key Figure 1 Assembly of the rudder arm 6 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual 7 1 MAST ROTATION SENSOR MOUNTED WITH SHEAVES ROTATING MAST SENSOH d BL BOW TOPLINE BUS ROTATING MAST INTERFACE C Figure 2 Installation of the rotating mast sensor with sheave 7 1 1 Mounting position e When positioning the mast rotation sensor make sure the cable is leading aft The sensor has a dead sector of 10 around the 18 0 7 1 2 Mounting the sensor A WARNING Before completing the installation you must check that the mast can freely rotate and that nothing can interfere with or damage the sensor and its wire e The mast rotation sensor must be positioned on the deck as shown in Figure 2 Securely fasten with four screws 4mm e Check the mast rotation angle before putting the wire in place The mast rotation sensor will indicate 0 when the sheave s screw is positioned vertically aligned to the cable e Once the wire is in place adjust the 0 angle by setting the
6. mast straight on the centerline and tuning the offset value see paragraph 3 2 The display should read 0 on the ANGLE MAT channel e Enter the calibration value see paragraph 3 3 and check that the mast angle values that reads on the display matches the physical mast rotation To do so rotate the mast by 10 steps to align with marks made on the deck up to 40 e When rotating the mast on port side anticlockwise the value should be xx 7 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual 7 2 ROTATION SENSOR MOUNTED WITH THE RUDDER ARM Center boat ZILLA 90 A Rotating mast sensor link rod B A B N Figure 3 Installation of rotating mast sensor with the rudder arm 7 2 1 Mounting position positioning the rotation sensor make sure it shows the cable going to the aft of the boat The sensor has a dead sector of 10 around the 180 e Maximum A distance is 360mm The 100mm distance between centre of rotation on the and the connection point for the link rod must be 100mm 7 2 2 Mounting the sensor A WARNING Before completing the installation you must check that the mast can freely rotate and that nothing can interfere with or damage the sensor link arm or cable e Place the sensor as shown in Figure 3 Securely fasten with four screws 4mm Measure A e Fasten the link rod to the mast centerline at 100mm from the center of rotation of the mast
7. sensor OFFSET 3 2 2 Entering the OFFSET value default value is 0 The system allows you to enter an angle correction from 180 to 180 e Within the ROTATING MAST ANGLE ANG INCI channel select the sub channel calib offset e Enter the new offset value and lock it This will be stored in the instrument memory and affect the ROTATING MAST ANGLE ANG INCI channel 3 3 DETERMINE THE CALIBRATION VALUE REDUCTION RATIO Due to variations from boat to boat calibration may be required When the value has been determined it must be entered in the system via one of the displays The data entry process is described above and more information can be found in the display manual 4 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual The mast rotation sensor can be mounted either with the sheave see figure 2 or with the rudder arm supplied see figure 3 When the sensor is mounted with the sheave the calibration value must be calculated using from the diameter of the other sheave mounted at the base of the mast as follows Calibration value mast base sheave mm 50 1 When the sensor is mounted with the rudder arm and link rod Calibration value 1 4 SPECIFICATION General Power supply 10 to 16Vdc Consumption 15mA Protection sensor is IP67 and interface box is IP54 to be mounted in a protected area Weight 450gr sensor sheave interface box 550gr sensor rudder arm interface box
8. tallation Any connection to the TOPLINE bus must be performed thru the specific interface box 90 60 121 and only with the TOPLINE bus cable 20 61 001 Make sure your system is powered off before doing any installation or service work starts Channels settings are fully described in the TOPLINE displays manuals Have these ready to refer to 3 33 60 047 000 Mast rotation sensor User manual 2 DISPLAYED CHANNEL Once the mast rotation sensor is connected to the TOPLINE bus on your system a new channel is created as described in the following table Channel Display Unit INCI MAST ANGLE 2 Degrees The ROTATING MAST ANGLE ANG INCI channel is available from any display in the TOPLINE range 3 CALIBRATING THE SENSOR To achieve optimum performance from the system an offset value and a calibration value needs to be determined and if necessary applied The method used to calculate these values will be determined by the installation configuration see Section 6 When the values have been determined they must be entered in the system via one of the displays The data entry process is described below and more information can be found in the display 3 2 ENTERING AN OFFSET VALUE 3 2 1 Principle Once the mechanical installation is completed you may have to apply a correction value so that the angle displayed is in line with the effective angle of mast rotation This is the
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