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Transmitter Unit
Service Manual
Revision history:
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PROPULSOR TRANSMITTER UNIT (STU) ..................................................................................... 3
2
THE LUBRICATION AND CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE TRANSMITTER UNIT .... 3
3
HOW TO FIND Z-POSITION (CALIBRATION POSITION) AT PROPULSOR? ....................... 3
4
HOW TO DEFINE PROPULSOR 0-POSITION ................................................................................ 4
5
STEERING ANGLE CALIBRATION ................................................................................................. 4
6
FEEDBACK ENCODERS RG10, RG11 .............................................................................................. 5
6.1
P
ROCEDURE WITH OLDER SOFTWARE
(T
EMPORARY
W
IRE
) ............................................................. 6
6.2
P
ROCEDURE WITH NEW SOFTWARE
(SED
SETTING
) ........................................................................ 7
7
TRANSMITTER REPLACEMENT ..................................................................................................... 8
7.1
F
EEDBACK TRANSMITTER
RG10
/
RG11
ASSEMBLY
....................................................................... 8
7.2
T
RANSMITTER SUPPORT PLATE INSTALLATION
................................................................................ 9
7.3
S
TEERING FEEDBACK TRANSMITTER
RG10
OR
RG11
FAILURE
....................................................... 9
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ROPULSOR TRANSMITTER UNIT
(STU)
The propulsor is equipped with two separate and different type of feedback transmitters
for control system. The control system can also operate with the analog transmitter.
◊ FEEDBACK SYSTEM
Components and locations:
1 Input shaft
2 Propeller shaft
3 Transmitter unit STU
4 Sight glass for calibration
5 Mechanical angle indicator
6 Angle feedback transmitter
RG11
7 Speed feedback and monitoring
transmitter BR01
8 Angle feedback transmitter
RG10
9 STU connector XP01
10 STU connector XP05
11 Scale zero
12 Dial zero
13 Scale
14 Dial screw
15 Dial
2 T
HE LUBRICATION AND CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE
T
RANSMITTER UNIT
The transmitter unit has gear transmission, which should be protected against
corrosion caused by condensation with non-condensing grease or equal.
The lower part of the unit is ventilated.
3 HOW
TO
FIND
Z-POSITION
(CALIBRATION
POSITION)
AT
PROPULSOR?
Near of the Transmitter Unit (STU) (left from motor 4) is a 3/4"plug. When you open the
plug, you can see a sight glass. Through the sight glass (called "Indication point at
slewing ring") you can see slewing ring screws. The screws are hexagon head screws
except one, which is hex socket screw and painted red. This one is indicating the Z-
position. There is also a red arrow marking inside of the propulsor.
b
Z-
POSITION
Propeller shaft line (2) and input shaft line (1) are along the same line
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Through the sight glass of the “Indication point at slewing ring” (open the
3/4” plug) you can see a hexagonal screw (other screws have hexagonal
heads).
4 HOW
TO
DEFINE
PROPULSOR
0-POSITION
The propulsor 0-position means the position, where the propeller shaft is along the CL-
line of the vessel. The angle between CL and input shaft line is shown General
Arrangement drawing. In the most of cases the input shaft is with the CL parallel.
b
0-POSITION
SETTING
Turn the propulsor first to the Z-position
Check, that the indicator dial is pointing to the scale 0.
Open three screws at scale ring
Turn the scale zero (0) according CL line (The angle between CL and input
shaft line is shown General Arrangement drawing.) *See note
Fasten the screws and lock them Loctite 542 (you can use also a tiny dip
for locking the scale).
Turn the Steerprop propulsor with local control or manually so that the
indicator dial pointer is pointing zero (0)
Tighten and lock the dial fastening screw lock it Loctite 542
The dial is normally set at factory to the right position (according propeller
shaft).
If
the
Z-position
deviates
from
CL
line,
the
accurate
correction
angle
is
set
through
setting
software.
5 S
TEERING ANGLE CALIBRATION
Use this procedure, when the system is already commissioned and you need only to
set the control system and indicators back to the original zero. At least in following
cases you should make this new adjustment
You replace transmitters
You repair STU mechanics
The transmitter position are deviating from original zero (CL direction)
The transmitter setting procedure is carried out at control unit SCU. There is not need
to adjust the transmitter mechanically. The checking of the CL-line should be carried
out using Transmitter Unit mechanical indicator. The remote indicators will be adjusted
independently. Make sure, that the mechanical indicator is adjusted according the
vessel CL-line The vessel CL-line is not always the same as the propulsor Z-direction.
The transmitter setting procedure is carried out at control unit SCU. There is not need
to adjust the transmitter mechanically. The checking of the CL-line should be carried
out using Transmitter Unit mechanical indicator.
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F
EEDBACK ENCODERS
RG10,
RG11
*
THIS PROCEDURE SETS ALSO CONTROL LEVER ZERO ANGLE. BEFORE STARTING
THIS PROCEDURE, SET THE CONTROL LEVERS TO ZERO STEERING ANGLE
*
THE REMOTE INDICATORS WILL BE ADJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY. THERE IS
SEPARATE TRANSMITTER FOR WHEELHOUSE REMOTE INDICATORS.
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6.1 P
ROCEDURE WITH OLDER SOFTWARE
(T
EMPORARY
W
IRE
)
This procedure will set feedback transmitter RG10 and
indication transmitter RG11 zero positions to correspond the
signal current 12 mA. At the same time will the control unit
(SCU) zero position be set.
b
P
ROCEDURE STARTING
1. Ser control levers at 0 at remote control positions
2. Select local control (at SCU unit) with switch SC01
3. Connect the supply voltage (at SCU unit) with switch SS01
4. Turn the propulsor according to the propulsor Z-position. This position you
can see from the indication point at slewing ring through the sight glass.
5. Check, that the angle at mechanical indicator (STU) is same as the angle
between the propulsor Z-position as vessel CL-line shown in the assembly
drawings
6. Turn the propulsor to the CL-direction (the mechanical indicator at
transmitter unit STU is at zero position).
b
M
ECHANICAL
A
DJUSTING
7. If needed, make first the mechanical adjustment.
b
C
ONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT AND
RG10
AND
RG11
ADJUSTMENT
8. Disconnect the supply voltage with switch SS01
9. Check, that remote control does not have active control
10. Select "Local" with switch SCU1
11. Connect the terminal 299 (set) to 222 (24 VDC) control voltage supply with
temporary wire
12. Connect the supply voltage (at SCU unit) with switch SS01
13. Rotate the propulsor 3 times to calibrate the feedback signal at very low
speed (max 90 s / turn)
14. Turn the propulsor according the vessel the 0-position
15. Check, that the propulsor is according the 0-position
b
E
NDING THE PROCEDURE
16. Check, that the propulsor is according CL line
17. Deselect - select local to deselect setting mode
18. Disconnect the terminal 299 from 222 (24 VDC) supply (remove the
temporary wire).
19. Connect the terminal 299 from 222 (24 VDC) supply (the temporary wire).
20. Disconnect the terminal 299 from 222 (24 VDC) supply (the temporary
wire).
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6.2 P
ROCEDURE WITH NEW SOFTWARE
(SED
SETTING
)
This procedure will set feedback transmitter RG10 and
indication transmitter RG11 zero positions to correspond the
signal current 12 mA. At the same time will the control unit
(SCU) zero position be set.
b
P
ROCEDURE STARTING
1. Set control levers at 0 at remote control positions
2. Select local control (at SCU unit) with switch SC01
3. Connect the supply voltage (at SCU unit) with switch SS01
4. Turn the propulsor according to the propulsor Z-position. This position you
can see from the indication point at slewing ring through the sight glass.
5. Check, that the angle at mechanical indicator (STU) is same as the angle
between the propulsor Z-position as vessel CL-line shown in the assembly
drawings
6. Turn the propulsor to the CL-direction (the mechanical indicator at
transmitter unit STU is at zero position).
b
M
ECHANICAL
A
DJUSTING
7. If needed, make first the mechanical adjustment.
b
C
ONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT AND
RG10
AND
RG11
ADJUSTMENT
Select the “Service” from SED display.
Then comes display, where is two push buttons.
Push button “Reset zero set”.
After you have pushed it, SED ask confirmation.
Answer yes, if you are sure.
b
E
NDING THE PROCEDURE
8. Check, that the propulsor is according CL line
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7 T
RANSMITTER REPLACEMENT
TRANSMITTER UNIT
COMPONENTS
1 Transmitter assembly
2 Gear from steering gear
3 Incremental encoder
BR01
4 Lid on the incremental
encoder
5 114 teeth gear
6 Gear to steering gear
output
7 Inremental encoder BR01
fastening screw
8 114 teeth gear
9 Feedback encoder RG10
10 Feedback encoder RG11
11 Feedback encoder RG12
Use this procedure, when you replace transmitters at Steerprop Transmitter Unit
(STU).
At each transmitter setting instruction is shown its assembly to the gear. You should be
careful, that all transmitter gears have right teeth number. The number of teeth is
shown at each transmitter instruction. Normally is impossible to make wrong assembly
of gears, because they only fit in right position. The tooth clearance is automatically
right.
If the gear seems to run badly or it doesn’t fit at all, take contact to Steerprop service.
7.1 F
EEDBACK TRANSMITTER
RG10
/
RG11
ASSEMBLY
The transmitter is assembled in the Transmitter Unit. The 114 teeth gear is fastened
with locking screw onto transmitter shaft through a short sleeve. The transmitter is
fastened on the assembly plate with three claws. Check, that all screws are tight and
locked after setting to be sure that the feedback signal position does not change. The
electrical connection is shown at circuit diagram.
b
P
ROCEDURE STARTING
Select local control with selection switch SC01
Turn the propulsor to CL-position using local control or manual turning
Disconnect the supply voltage (at SCU unit) with switch SS01
Check, that steering gear brakes are keeping the propulsor in this position
Open the electric connector from STU unit
Open the cover of the STU unit
Take the whole sensor assembly out
Replace the needed transmitter
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7.2 T
RANSMITTER SUPPORT PLATE INSTALLATION
The transmitters are fastened on the assembly plate with special sleeve or claws.
During installation it is convenient to remove the assembly plate from the Transmitter
Unit. For the transmitter is at assembly plate opening and guidance and the guidance
can be tight. The assembly should be carried out very carefully, accurate and steady.
The transmitter is measuring instrument designed for harsh environment, which can
damage due incautious assembly.
The transmitter is assembled in the Transmitter Unit. The 114 teeth gear is fastened
with locking screw onto potentiometer shaft through a short sleeve and below it is
another gear, which number of teeth is depending of the slewing ring of the propulsor.
Check, that the gear is running freely and does not bend the shaft. Secure the locking
and fastening with Loctite 542.
Install the assembly plate back to Transmitter Unit. Check that the lower gear at BR01
shaft is freely and accurate driven by 11 teeth gear locating at the bottom of the
Transmitter Unit. Normally is impossible to make wrong assembly of gears, because
they only fit in right position. The tooth clearance is automatically right. If the gear
seems to run badly or it doesn't fit at all, take contact to Steerprop service.
Check, that all screws are tight and locked after setting to be sure that the feedback
signal position does not change. Secure the locking and fastening with Loctite 542.
The electrical connection is shown at circuit diagram in the documentation. Protect and
fasten the connection wires so, that they can't drop to gears.
7.3 S
TEERING FEEDBACK TRANSMITTER
RG10
OR
RG11
FAILURE
If the zero positions of RG11 and RG10 are not same, the control system will give
control system alarm.
FAULT EFFECT
CAUSE
REMEDY
The internal
failure indication
of the transmitter
has founded
failure, signal is 2
mA
Steering stops.
Transfer the propulsor
to back-up control.
Transmitter does not work.
Replace transmitter
Transmitter does
not work
Steering stops.
Transfer the propulsor
to back-up control.
Transmitter wiring
Propulsor is
making steering
without command
Transmitter temperature is too
high
Lower transmitter temperature
adding cooling
The transmitter is loose and
turns by itself
Tighten the fastening
And make new setting.
Signal is 0 mA
Steering stops.
Transfer the propulsor
to back-up control.
Transmitter voltage supply
Repair it
Transmitter wiring.
Repair
Transmitter zero
positions differ
from each other
The transmitter is loose and
the zero position differs
Tighten the fastening
And make new setting.