OPERATION MANUAL

KODEN ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD.

13-24, TAMAGAWA 2-CHOME, OTA-KU
TOKYO 146-0095 JAPAN GPS Compass
TEL : +81 3 3756 6918

KGC-1
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KGC-1 Preface

Preface
Handling this book Keep this operation manual free from lost and damage.
When the ownership of this equipment is changed due to
resale or delivery, please deliver without fail this operation
manual to the new owner.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Symbols used in this manual

The following symbols are used in this manual. You are requested to be fully aware of the meaning of
each symbol before carrying out inspection and maintenance of this equipment.

Warning mark

Warning
To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to injury to the
human body or damage to the equipment.

Caution mark

Caution To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to a malfunction
of the equipment.

Warning High Voltage mark

To handle the equipment ignoring this sign may lead to electrical

shock to the human body.

Prohibition mark

This sign indicates that a specified action is prohibited. The

prohibited action will be shown in the vicinity of the mark

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OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
This equipment is a navigational aid. For a final determination of
Warning navigational command, you should consult regular navigational map
chart and other navigational devices in determining own position,
depth, information of approaching targets, obstacles, etc, for safer
navigation.

GPS (Global Positioning System) is a world wide positioning system

that is composed of 28 satellites, providing seamless positioning
Caution
service 24 hours a day everywhere on the earth. This system is run by
the U.S. Department of Defense. The accuracy of the bearing and
speed information it provides may be subject to change without notice
according to the US defense policy. Furthermore, a certain number of
satellites may be subject to operational interruption for the purpose of
adjustment, test, as well as orbital modification.

MAINTENACE PRECAUTIONS
Disconnect Main Power
It is still possible to receive an electric shock caused by unintentional
Warning
switching of the unit to on during repair work. To prevent this from
happening, be sure to completely disconnect the unit from the ship’s
main supply before attempting any inspection. Put a safety card on the
POWER switch on the unit under repair that reads “Under
maintenance” to assist your safety during the maintenance work.

Dust
Dust can accumulate inside after long periods of use. Allergies can
Caution
result from the inhalation of this dust, therefore during inspection and
cleaning it is advisable to use a mask.

Static Electricity
Static sensitive semiconductor devices are used in this unit. Before
Caution
changing the printed boards be careful not to damage any of these
devices due to electrostatic build up from carpet, clothes, seats, etc

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How to use this manual

Scope of this manual

This manual contains information about installation, operation and maintenance of the KGC-1 GPS
Compass unit.

Structure of this manual

This manual is divided into sections according to the contents as described below. This arrangement
will help you overview the whole of the contents as well as refer to detailed information for your specific
requirement.

Chapter 1: General
- About GPS Compass
- Equipment overview
- Applicable technical standards
- Equipment configuration
- Software type name

Chapter 2: Equipment Composition

- Standard equipment list
- Spare Parts list
- Installation Material list
- Available antenna cable types
- Optional items list
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Chapter 3: Specifications
- Functional specification
- Serial data
- Power supply requirements
- Compass safety distance
- Environmental conditions
- External dimensions and weight

Chapter 4: Installation
- Installation consideration

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- Unpacking goods
- Inspection of component unit and accessories
- Siting the units
- Instructions for installation
- Cable layout and connections
- Connecting the units
- Check up after installation

Chapter 5: Operation
- Panel layout and operating switches
- Output ports
- Selecting the output data

Chapter 6 Maintenance and troubleshooting

- Periodical inspection and cleaning
- Trouble shooting
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Chapter 7: Technical References
- Details of serial output data
- Data input/output serial line
- Setting the status switch

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Chapter 1 General

Page No.

1.1 About GPS compass ....................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Principle of GPS positioning system....................................................1-1

1.1.2 How the GPS Compass works ............................................................1-1
1.1.3 For proper use of GPS Compass ........................................................1-1

1.2 Equipment overview....................................................................1-2

1.3 Applicable technical standards....................................................1-2

1.4 Equipment configuration .............................................................1-2

1.5 Software type name ....................................................................1-2

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Chapter 1 General

1.1 About GPS compass

1.1.1 Principle of GPS positioning system
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a position measuring system using the artificial satellites, which
consists 27 artificial satellites (4 satellites per orbit x 6 orbits plus 3 reserve satellites), orbiting the
earth every 11hours 58 minutes along a circular path above the earth. In this system, positioning of a
point on the earth is achieved utilizing the triad system that a position on the earth is computed from
the distances from 3 satellites. The intersection of 3 imaginary arcs developed from each satellite
gives the own position (longitude, altitude and altitude) on the surface.

1.1.2 How the GPS Compass works?

In GPS positioning system, own position is obtained by analyzing the CA code sent from the satellites,
to compute the distance from the satellites to the user. In contrast, the GPS Compass utilizes the radio
wave itself that carries the positional data.
The GPS Compass uses two GPS antennas for reception. Knowing the time difference of the radio
wave arrival at each antenna, positional arrangement with respect to the satellite as well as the angle
of the incoming radio wave are computed. From the information sent from the satellite, the satellite
position is obtained. As a result, the direction of the two GPS antenna against north can be computed.
To obtain a correct ship’s heading the GPS Compass unit should sited somewhere on the line that
connects across the ship’s bow and stern,

Ship’s bow

Heading direction

θ θ：Angle of arrival of the GPS

radio wave

Time difference of radio wave arrival

Fig. 1.1 Principle of the measurement by the GPS Compass

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1.1.3 For proper use of GPS Compass

In the following circumstances the GPS Compass will take time to establish a correct bearing.
The unit is first operated.
The unit is left unused for a long period of time. This causes the stored orbital data to become old
and not useable.
The unit is carried to a distant area with power off and turned on again there.
The satellite positional dispersion is not perfect. This may causes the bearing computation to be
not established even though the positioning fix is available.
A GPS receiver is arranged to store the orbital data of the satellites viewable from its site. Due to this
arrangement, a fast position fix is possible. When the GPS unit is first turned on, no orbital data has
been stored in memory, causing the GPS unit to take about 15 minutes to acquire local orbital data
from the satellites. From next operation the orbital data used immediately before the unit is turned off
will be stored into memory and used for subsequent position fix. This causes the position fix time to be
reduced to one minute or the less.

1.2 Equipment overview

From the radio wave broadcast from the GPS satellites, the KGC-1 computes own ship’s bearing in
high accuracy by measuring the phase difference between two GPS antennas.
Four output ports are available on the KGC-1, two for the compass bearing output, the other two for
the GPS position/speed data.

1.3 Applicable technical standards

The KGC-1 is fully compliant with the requirements of IEC 60945 3rd Edition, general requirements for
maritime navigational equipment.

1.4 Equipment configuration

The following table lists the name of the unit, type name and the system configuration diagram is
shown in Fig. 1.2.
Unit name Type name
Processing unit KGC-1

GPS Antenna GA-11 with 15 m cable

Standard antenna cable length is 15 m. Extra cable lengths of 30 m and 60 m are available on option
basis.

1.5 Software type name

Two types of software are used in KGC-1 as follows:

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Software type name Application

KM-D92 (Program ROM) System control

KM-D93 (Program ROM) System control

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System connecting diagram

GPS Antenna
GA-11

Antenna cable
CW-392-15M (2 pcs)

Connecting Cable
CW-376-5M
(Flying lead on one end) NMEA-0183

Radar

NMEA-0183

Processor Unit Radar

KGC-1
NMEA-0183

Navigation Unit

NMEA-0183

Navigation Unit

Junction box
DC Power Cable JB-10
CW-255-2M

Fuse
3A
Power
Rectifier
PS-003A

AC Power Cable
VV-2D8-3M

To Ship’s AC Supply To Ship’s Main Supply

100/115 VAC 10.8 ~ 31.2 VDC
200/230 VAC

The chained lines are optional cables for connecting extra external units.

Fig. 1.2 KGC-1 System connecting diagram

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Chapter 2 Equipment Composition

Page No.
2.1 Standard equipment list ............................................................ 2-1

2.2 Spare Parts list.......................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Installation Material list ............................................................. 2-1

2.4 Available antenna cable types .................................................. 2-2

2.5 Optional items list...................................................................... 2-2

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Chapter 2 Equipment Composition

2.1 Standard equipment list

No. Item name Type name Remarks Weight/Length Q’ty
１ Processor unit KGC-1 1.2kg １

2 GPS antenna GA-11 1.4kg 1

3 DC Power cable CW-255-2M 2m １

4 Antenna cable CW-392-15M 15m 2

5 Connecting cable CW-376-5M 6-pin water-proof connector 5m 1

(LTW) one end flying lead
other end
6 Bird repellent D73MB23040 0.05kg 2
fixture

7 Spare parts Refer to Spare Parts list 1 set

Installation
8 Refer to Installation Material list 1 set
material
Operation
9 English/Japanese １
Manual

2.2 Spare Parts list

No. Item name Type name Remarks Weight/Length Q’ty
１ Fuse F-7161-3A For Processor unit 6 φx30mm 1
/N30C-125V

2.3 Installation Material list

No. Item name Type name Remarks Weight/Length Q’ty
For Antenna cable
1 Self-bonding tape T.5X20MMX10M 10M 1
connection
For Antenna cable
2 PVC tape 10M [gray] 10M 1
connection

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2.4 Available antenna cable types

No. Type name Cable length Cable type Mating connector
1 CW-392-15M 15m 3D-2V BNC (both ends)
(Standard)
2 CW-393-30M 30m 5D-FB BNC (both ends)
(Option)
3 CW-394.KIT 60m 8D-SFA - Type N connector one end /
(Option) flying lead the other end
- N-BNC converter
- One complete cable with
connectors attached on both
ends

2.5 Optional items list

No. Item name Type name Remarks Weight/Length
1 Connecting cable CW-373-5M 6P water-proof connector 5m
(LTW) both ends
2 Connecting cable CW-374-5M 6P connector one end / 5m
water-proof connector
(LTW) the other end
3 Connecting cable CW-376-5M Flying lead one end / 6P 5m
water-proof connector
(LTW) the other end
4 Connecting cable CW-381-5M 6P water-proof connector 5m
(LTW) one end / 36P
connector the other end
5 Connector LTWBD-06BFFA-L180 6P water-proof connector
(LTW)
6 Power rectifier PS-003A With 2 pcs. of 5A fuse 2.8 kg
7 AC Power cable VV-2D8-3M For AC supply 3m

8 Operation KGC-1.O/M.J Japanese

manual KGC-1.O/M.E English
9 Junction box JB-10 1input 3outputs X 2circuits 0.4 kg

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Chapter 3 Specifications

Page No.

3.1 Functional specification .............................................................. 3-1

3.2 Serial data .................................................................................. 3-1

3.3 Power supply requirements ........................................................ 3-2

3.4 Compass safety distance ........................................................... 3-2

3.5 Environmental conditions ........................................................... 3-2

3.6 External dimensions and weight................................................. 3-3

3.6.1 Processor unit KGC-1.................................................................3-3

3.6.2 GPS Antenna GA-11...................................................................3-4

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Chapter 3 Specifications

3.1 Functional specification

Specification is subject to change without notice.
Type Processor unit: KGC-1
GPS antenna: GA-11
Receiving frequency 1575.42MHz±1MHz
Receiving channel Parallel 9 channel
Sensitivity Better than -130dBm
Setting time 2 minutes (at standard hot-start time)
Heading accuracy 1o rms
Heading resolution 0.1o
Maximum rate of turn Less than 25o/s
Maximum follow-up acceleration Less than 1g
Maximum role/pitch angle Less than 30°
Base line length 0.5m
Time to Cold start50sec (standard)
position fix Warm start 45sec (standard)
Hot start
20sec (standard)
Positioning accuracy Position GPS:15m (2drms, SA:OFF, PDOP≦3)
Velocity 1m/sec (rms, SA:OF, PDOP≦3)
Datum 86 system (WGS-84, Tokyo etc.)
Heading data output: 2 (50ms~1s)
Output data port
Navigational data output: 2 (1s)
Output data Format NMEA 0183 Ver2.0/IEC61162-1
Heading data sentence HDT, ROT, GGA, VTG
Navigation data sentence GGA, GLL, HDT, VTG, ZDA, GSA, GSV, PKODA, PKODG1,
PKODG7, RMC
Data level RS-422
Output current 20mA
Mains supply voltage 10.8 ~ 31.2 VDC
Power consumption 8 W or the less (at 24 VDC)

3.2 Serial data

Output data
Type： NMEA0183 Ver. 2.0/IEC61162-1
Sentence: HDT Heading data Ship’s heading (true bearing)
ROT Heading data Rate of Turn
GGA Navigation data GPS position data
GLL Navigation data Ground position（Latitude/Longitude）
VTG Navigation data Ship’s bearing and ground speed
RMC Navigation data Minimum sentence for GPS/TRANSIT navigation data
ZDA Navigation data Time and date

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GSA Navigation data Satellite in use and DOP

GSV Navigation data Available satellite
PKODA Navigation data Satellite information *KODEN proprietary
format
PKODG1 Navigation data Satellite information *KODEN proprietary
format
PKODG7 Navigation data Satellite information *KODEN proprietary
format

3.3 Power supply requirements

Input voltage: 10.8 ~ 31.2 VDC
Power consumption: 8 W or the less at 24 VDC

AC operation
Power rectifier PS-003A is used.
・Input voltage range: 100/115 VAC or 200/230 VAC
・Input voltage tolerance: +/- 10%
・Input voltage frequency tolerance: 47 ~ 63 Hz

3.4 Compass safety distance

Unit name Type Standard Steering
Processor unit KGC-1 0.4m 0.2m
GPS antenna GA-11 0.4m 0.2m

3.5 Environmental conditions

Major environmental conditions are as follows:
(1) Temperature, humidity
Unit name Operating temperature Storage temperature Maximum humidity
o o o o
Processor unit -15 C ~ +55 C -30 C ~ +70 C 93+/-3% @ +40oC
Antenna unit -25oC～＋55oC -0oC～＋70oC 93+/-3% @ +40oC
（2） Vibration
Specified to IEC 60945 3rd Edition
（3） Waterproof grade
Processor unit: IPX0（Not protected）
GPS antenna unit: IPX6（Waterproof）

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3.6 External dimensions and weight

3.6.1 Processor unit KGC-1

External dimensions: 220 (W) x 245 (D) x 85 (H), unit in mm
Weight: 1.2kg

[External dimensions]

Unit: mm(inch)

Fig. 3.1 External dimensions of KGC-1

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3.6.2 GPS Antenna GA-11

External dimensions: 593 (W) x 150 (D) x 160(H), unit in mm
Weight: 1.4kg

[External dimensions]

Unit: mm (inch)

Fig. 3.2 External dimensions of GA-11

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Chapter 4 Installation

Page No.
4.1 Installation consideration ............................................................4-1

4.2 Unpacking goods........................................................................4-1

4.3 Inspection of component unit and accessories...........................4-1

4.4 Siting the unit..............................................................................4-1
4.4.1 Ideal site of GPS antenna................................................................ 4-1
4.4.2 Siting the Processor unit.................................................................. 4-2

4.5 Instructions for installation ..........................................................4-3

4.5.1 GPS Antenna installation.................................................................. 4-3
4.5.1.1 Installing the Bird repellent fixture .................................................4-5
4.5.1.2 Heading adjust ..............................................................................4-6
4.5.1.3 Waterproofing on the connector jointing section ...........................4-6
4.5.1.4 Connecting the 60m antenna cable kit CW-394.KIT
to GPS Antenna...........................................................................4-7
4.5.2 Installing the Processor unit ................................................................... 4-8

4.6 Cable layout and connections ....................................................4-8

4.7 Connecting the units...................................................................4-9

4.7.1 Connectors pinouts of on the Processor unit.................................. 4-10
4.7.2 Connecting the DC cable CW-255-2M to DC mains supply ........... 4-10
4.7.3 Connecting the Data Connecting cable CW-376-5M .......................4-11

4.8 Check up after installation ........................................................ 4-11

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Chapter 4 Installation

4.1 Installation consideration

Installation of the GPS Compass must be made by qualified personnel, which is essential for good and
prolonged operation of the unit. Installation includes the following;
(1) Unpacking the contents
(2) Inspecting the component unit, spare parts, accessories.
(3) Checking the power supply voltage, current capacity
(4) Deciding on the installation site
(5) Installing the GPS, Antenna and Processor unit
(6) Cable layout and connection
(7) Set up after installation

4.2 Unpacking contents

Unpack the contents and check off all items against the “Standard Composition list” in 2.1.

4.3 Inspection of component unit and accessories

Check each item for dents or any damage, etc.

4.4 Choosing the installation site

To operate the equipment in good order, the following points should be observed for installation.

4.4.1 Ideal site of GPS antenna

The GPS antenna GA-11 must be installed where good radio wave reception is achieved. No
obstacles should be located above the antenna otherwise the radio wave reception may be interrupted.
This causes the available GPS service hours to be reduced and degrades the positioning accuracy.
(1) Select a site away from metallic objects, where possible.
(2) Locate the GPS antenna at least 4 m away from radio antennas such as, Inverted-L antennas for
MF/HF transmission, Whip Antennas for VHF or UHF.
(3) Locate the GPS antenna at least 1.5 m above any Inverted-L antenna for MF/HF transmission.
(4) Locate the GPS antenna at least 1 m from receiving antennas.
(5) Locate the GPS antenna away from radar beams (Vertical beam width: 30o ~ 40o).
(6) Locate the GPS antenna at least 1 m away from radar antennas.
(7) Locate the GPS antenna at least 5 m away from Inmarsat radomes.
(8) Locate the GPS antenna at least 3 m away from DF loop antennas.
(9) Locate the GPS antenna at least 2 m away from the ship’s engine.
(10) Locate the GPS antenna at least 0.5 m away from metallic objects.
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requirements of item (10) and install the GPS Antenna as far as possible from the antennas described
in item (1) to item (9). Put the GPS Antenna as trial on a promising site to make sure that the unit
operates as specified before fixing the GPS Antenna position and then fix the antenna firmly. The GPS
Antenna installed in an improper site may result in poor bearing accuracy and positioning error that
may lead to potential hazards.

VHF Whip Antenna

4 m or more 4 m or more

Loop Antenna

Receiving Whip Antenna 1 m or more

Inmarsat Antenna
HF Whip Antenna 3 m or more
GPS Antenna

5 m or more
See NOTE
1 m or more
Avoid radar beam illumination
1.5 m or more (30o to 40o)
4 m or more
[Do not scale]
MF/HF Inverted-L
Antenna
Radar beam

NOTE: Keep away from metallic objects at least 0.5 m.

Fig. 4.1 Recommended GPS Antenna installation

4.4.2 Siting the Processor unit

(1) Select a safe location free from dampness, water splash, rain and direct sun light.
(2) Keep service space, especially for the cable connecting part.
(3) Keep the unit as far from radio equipment as possible.
(4) Keep compass safe distance from magnetic compass; standard: 0.4 m, steering: 0.2 m.

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4.5 Instructions for installation

4.5.1 GPS Antenna installation
The GPS Antenna should be installed, as shown in Fig. 4.2, on the keel line with the BOW mark
oriented to the ship’s bow. If this is not possible due to the ship’s superstructure, the antenna may be
moved in parallel to the keel line. However, the antenna should be, where possible, installed on the
midship, to minimize bearing deviation between the ship’s bearing and course. For correct drilling of
the fixing holes, use the attached template.

Ship’s bow Ship’s stern

Fig. 4.2 Orientation of the GPS Antenna

Installation procedure
(1) Drill 4 fixing holes on the platform using the template attached.
(2) Connect the coax cable and apply waterproofing. (Refer to 4.5.1.3. for detail)
Secure the waterproofed coax cable to the platform post with a weather-resistive binding tie. Never
apply excessive force (pulling, twisting, etc.) to the cable; otherwise the cable may be damaged.
(3) Put the GPS Antenna (GA-11) on the platform and fix, referring to Fig. 4.3.
(Binding ties and fixing bolts are not supplied. Fixing bolts should be locally purchased that best fit the
requirements shown in the reference table below.

Suitable bolts for the platform thickness

are as follows:

Platform thickness (t) Bolt length

5mm ~ 12mm M8×30U
13mm ~ 17mm M8×35U

Fig. 4.3 Fixing the GPS Antenna

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For efficient maintenance work after the installation, we recommend marking with a permanent marker
or felt pen on both ends of the bow side antenna cable. This makes things easier when reconnecting
the cable to the bow side antenna.
[Connecting instructions]
The bow side antenna must be connected to the Processor unit as follows:
Bow side antenna cable to ANT 1 plug
Stern side antenna cable to ANT 2 plug

Fig. 4.4 Antenna mounting holes template

GPS Antenna (GA-11)

Binding tie
(Weather resistance)

Connectors jointing section

(Refer to Fig. 4.8)

CAUTION
When fixing the cable with binding
ties, never apply excessive force
(pulling, twisting, etc.), otherwise the
cable may be damaged.

Ship’s bow Fig. 4.5 GPS Antenna (GA-11)

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4.5.1.1 Installing the Bird repellent fixture

Sea birds such as seagulls may be the cause of poor reception of the GPS signal when perched on
top of the GPS antenna unit. The use of bird repellent fixtures is recommended to alleviate this
problem. To fit this device, use the following procedure:
(1) Secure two bird repellent fixtures (D73MB23040) on the arm of GPS antenna GA-11 as shown.
(2) Firmly fasten each device using a weather-resistive tie through the GA-11 fixing hole. We
recommend that the devices are co-fastened with the waterproofed antenna cable. If these are
attached after the antenna cable is fitted, the device may be floated causing loosed fixing.
NOTE: The weather-resistive ties are not supplied as standard.

Bird repellent fixture

Firmly fasten each device using

the whether-resistive tie through
the GA-11 fixing hole.
GPS Antenna (GA-11)

Do not excessively pull or

twist the antenna cable when
attempting to fix it with the
cable tie.

Fixing holes

Fig. 4.6 Fitting the Bird repellent fixture for GPS Antenna (GA-11)

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4.5.1.2 Heading adjust

For post-positional adjustment, the fixing holes on the antenna arm are elongated. If the GPS Antenna
direction shifts after fixing, loosen the fixing bolts and gently rotate the entire antenna body to face the
correct direction. Refasten the bolts carefully in diagonal order.

Adjustable within about 10o

Ship’s bow

Arced long hole

Fig. 4.7 Orienting the GPS Antenna for ship’s bow direction

4.5.1.3 Waterproofing on the connector jointing section

(1) Wind the self-bonding tape around the joint section.
Pull the end of the tape and stretch it to twice its length. Wrap it around joint section a total of 3 layers.
When completed, apply gentle pressure over the surface with fingers to expedite the fusion.
(2) Use PVC tape for extra protection.
PVC tape should not be strained. Wrap it around joint section a total of 3 layers. When finished, press
the surface evenly without strain for complete adhesion of the tape.

Wind the tape this way

Connector

Self-bonding tape PVC tape for protection

Fig. 4.8 Processing on the coax cable jointing section

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4.5.1.4 Connecting the 60m antenna cable kit CW-394.KIT to GPS Antenna
The optional 60 m length cable kit, CW-394.KIT, is composed of the Antenna cable CW-394-60M and
the N-to BNC conversion connector. Connect the GPS Antenna and Processor unit via the cable kit as
shown in the following figure.
(1) Connection at GPS Antenna side

To Processor unit
GPS Antenna

Conversion connector Antenna cable

NP-BNCP CW-394-60M

Waterproof the jointing section using self-bonding tape

and PVC tape. (Refer to 4.5.1.1 for detail)

(2) Connecting the Processor unit

Cut the cable to a required length and
attach the type N plug to its end. To ANT 1 or ANT 2
connector at Processor
To GPS Antenna
unit

Antenna cable Connecting cable

CW-374-60M Type N connector CW-826
N-SJ-8DSFA

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4.5.2 Installing the Processor unit

Place the Processor unit and fix it with 4 pieces of 5 mm screw.
(The 5 mm screws are not supplied with the unit. Please arrange the suitable screws locally)

Unit: mm (inch)

Fig. 4.9 Service space required for the Processor unit

4.6 Cable layout and connections

(1) Secure the Antenna cable connection.
(2) Secure the Jointing cable connections.
(3) Make sure that the power cable is securely plugged to the Processor unit.
(4) Connect the ground terminal at the Processor unit to the ship’s ground.

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4.7 Connecting the units

Connect the Antenna cable, power cable and various connecting cables to specified connectors at the
Processor unit, according to the diagram shown below. Make sure that the bow side antenna cable is
connected to ANT 1 and the stern side antenna cable to ANT 2, respectively.

GPS Antenna GA-11

Processor unit KGC-1

Bow side
DC Power Cable
Antenna cable
CW-255-2M
Stern side
Antenna cable

Fuse
(3A)

Nav data output (NMEA0183)

Power rectifier
PS-003A
Bearing data output
(NMEA0183/IEC61162)

To ship’s AC supply To ship’s mains supply

100/115 VAC or, 10.8 ~ 31.2 VDC
200/230 VAC

Fig. 4.10 Interconnection diagram of KGC-1

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4.7.1 Connectors pinouts of on the Processor unit

POWER ALARM DATA

ON

OFF POWER DATA1 DATA3 ANT1

MODE GND DATA2 DATA4 ANT2

Locations of connectors on the Processor unit

DC 入力（10.8 ~ 31.2VDC） NMEA / IEC61162 IN/OUT

① Ground (GND)
① ⑤ ② Serial output+ (TX+)
① DC+
① ③ ③ Serial output -(TX-)
② DC- ⑥ ④ Serial input + (RX+)
③ NC ② ④
② ③ ⑤ Serial input -(RX-)
⑥ NC

POWER DATA1 ~ 3

NMEA / IEC61162 IN/OUT

① Ground (GND)
① ⑤ ② Serial output+（TX+）
③ Serial output- (TX-)
⑥
② ④ ④ Serial input + (RX+)
③ ⑤ Serial input a-(RX-)
⑥ +12V (+12V)

DATA4

Fig. 4.11 Connector pinouts at the Processor unit

4.7.2 Connecting the DC cable CW-255-2M to DC mains supply

White
DC+
To Processor unit
Black
DC-

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4.7.3 Connecting the Data Connecting cable CW-376-5M

The standard cable CW-376-5M has flying leads on one end for various connection needs. Prepare a
suited connector for specific device to be connected. The CW-376-5M cable has 6 active leads and
shielding braid that sheathes these leads. The white (TX+) and red (TX-) leads are used for signal line.
Refer to the following figure for connecting an external device.

Radar or Navigation device

White
Rx+(Signal input +/Hot)

Red Rx- (Signal input -/Cold)

CAUTION： This line must not be
grounded GND.
Non active leads including shielding sheath must

be insulated.

* The cables with connectors are available on optional basis. Select a suitable cable listed in Para. 2.5
“Optional items list” and Fig. 1.2 “KGC-1 System connecting diagram” in Chapter 1.

Appendix Connecting the Data cable CW-376-5M to PC

D-SUB 9 pin

Blue & Black 5

Orange Link
between
White
pin 7 and
pin 8
Green & 1
Red
No connection

Solder side
* The D-sub connector is a customer-supplied item.

4.8 Check up after installation

Before turning the unit on, check the following points to make sure the equipment functions in normal
manner.
(1) Is the mains supply properly rated for voltage range and current drain?
(2) Are the Processor unit and the GPS antenna securely connected?
(3) Is the Processor unit and radar set or navigator unit properly connected?
(4) Is the cable layout well arranged and properly done?

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5.1 Panel layout and operating switches ··············································· 5-1

5.1.1 POWER switch ····················································································5-1

5.1.2 MODE switch·······················································································5-1
5.1.3 POWER lamp ······················································································5-1
5.1.4 ALARM lamp ·······················································································5-1
5.1.5 DATA lamp···································································································································5-1

5.2 Output port ······················································································ 5-2

5.3 Selecting the output data································································· 5-2

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5.1 Panel layout and operating switches

POWER lamp ALARM lamp DATA lamp

POWER switch

MODE switch

Fig. 5.1 Panel layout on the Processor unit

5.1.1 POWER switch
This switch is used to turn on and off the GPS Compass unit.

5.1.2 MODE switch

This switch is used to change the type of data and its update rate. The relation of the data type and the
switch number is shown in Para 5.3.

5.1.3 POWER lamp

The POWER lamp turns on when the POWER switch is pressed to energize the unit. The lamp goes
off when the POWER switch is pressed again to turn the unit off..

5.1.4 ALARM lamp

The ALARM lamp blinks when an abnormal condition is detected in the unit as a result of
self-diagnosis check-up. The possible fault conditions include; running out of the back-up battery
capacity, a shorted antenna cable, etc. According to the nature of a faulty condition, the lamp blinks at
a different interval I(The mark and space ratio to be modified) (For detail, please refer to Chapter 6
“Maintenance” and Para 6.2.2 “Trouble shooting.”)

5.1.5 DATA lamp

The DATA lamp starts to blink when the unit is set ready to output the navigational data. The lamp
lighting becomes stationary when the bearing data is ready to be output.

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5.2 Output port

The KGC-1 has 4 output ports.
From the DATA1 and DATA2 ports the bearing data output is available at 50 m sec interval
From DATA3 and DATA4 ports the navigation data is output at 1 sec interval.

5.3 Selecting the output data

The bearing data or navigational data is selected by means of the MODE switch. Relations of the
output data type/interval from each port and the MODE switch position are shown in the following
table.

DATA1, DATA2 DATA3, DATA4

MODE
Bearing data Interval Navigational data Interval Navigational data Interval
0 HDT 50ms N.A. - GGA
1 HDT 100ms N.A. - + GLL
+ HDT
2 HDT + ROT 100ms N.A. -
+ VTG
3 HDT 200ms N.A. - + ZDA
1s
4 HDT 100ms GGA+ VTG 1s + GSA
5 HDT 200ms GGA + VTG 1s + GSV
+ PKODA
6 HDT 100ms GGA + VTG* 1s
+ PKODG1
7 HDT 1s GGA + VTG 1s + PKODG7
8 HDT 50ms N.A. -
GGA
9 HDT 100ms N.A. -
+ GLL
10 HDT + ROT 100ms N.A. - + HDT
11 HDT 200ms N.A. - + VTG
1s
12 HDT 100ms GGA + VTG 1s + RMC
13 HDT 200ms GGA + VTG 1s + ZDA
+ GSA
14 HDT 100ms GGA + VTG* 1s + GSV
15 HDT 1s GGA + VTG 1s
The VTG* is the sentence specified in IEC 61162-1 format. The VTG without ”*” means the
Navigational data is not available in NMEA0183 Ver. 2.0 format.
The MODE switch has been set to mode 5 when the unit is shipped from the factory.
For the detail of output data sentence, please refer to Chapter 7 “Technical References” Para. 7.1.

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6.1 Periodic inspection and cleaning ·············································· 6-1

6.1.1 Monthly check ·····················································································6-1

6.1.2 Maintenance························································································6-1

6.2 Trouble shooting ······································································ 6-1

6.2.1 Information required for service··························································6-1

6.2.2 Trouble shooting ···············································································6-1
6.2.3 Replacing the memory back-up battery ··············································6-4

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and troubleshooting

6.1 Periodic inspection and cleaning

6.1.1 Monthly check
Check if there are any loose connections on the Processor unit for GPS Antenna, radar or navigational
unit.

6.1.2 Maintenance
If the Processor unit is smeared or stained with dirt, wipe the surface of the unit with a soft dry cloth.

CAUTION
SOLVENT Never use solvent like thinner, alcohol, turpentine, etc.

6.2 Trouble shooting

This chapter covers simplified fault locating procedures to assist the ship’s crew to locate a faulty
module as well as simple fuse replacement.

6.2.1 Information required for service

Please advise the following details:
(1) Name of vessel, Satcom number if available.
(2) Equipment type name
(3) Equipment serial number
(4) Next port of call, ship’s agent name, fax number, email address, etc.
(5) Faulty conditions (precisely as possible) and the result of on board check

6.2.2 Trouble shooting

The following table provides information about first line check schedules to locate a faulty area and
gives remedial measure(s), where applicable.
Faults detected Possible cause of the failure Remedial action
The POWER lamp does 1. Is the connection between the 1. Check the connection
not light and the Processor unit and the power between the Processor unit
equipment does not turn supply cable firmly connected? and the power cable. If the
on. 2. Is the power cable firmly cable is damaged, repair the
connected to ship’s battery? faulty part.
3. Does the power supply voltage 2. Reconnect the cable firmly to
lie within the rated range (10.8 – the battery.
31.2 VDC)? 3. Use a proper rated main
4. Is the fuse blown? supply.
4. Replace the blown fuse with a
new one.
CAUTION: Make sure to turn
off the main supply before
attempting to replace the fuse.

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Faults detected Possible cause of the failure Remedial action

The POWER lamp lights 1. Is the GPS Antenna connector 1. Make sure that the GPS
but the DATA lamp does firmly connected? Antenna and Processor unit
not light or flash. are firmly connected. If not,
reconnect the cable.
Data lamp is lighted but 1. Is the cable connection between 1. Check the connection and if it
no bearing data is output the Processor unit output port is not correct or loose,
to radar or navigation (DATA1 ~ 4) and radar or reconnect the connector.
unit. navigation unit firm and correct? 2. Check the data reception
2. Is the data reception setting at the setting at the radar or
radar or navigation unit set to navigator unit. If the setting is
accept the data from the GPS not correct, reset the setting.
compass? NOTE: Not often the case
however, the data interval setting
for the reception and transmission
units is set not matched. In such a
case, change the bearing data
transmission rate by the MODE
switch to find a suited data rate.
(Refer to Para 5.3 for detail)
DATA lamp keeps *The bearing calculation time may be あ
flashing and no bearing prolonged in case effective GPS
data is output satellites are not properly dispersed.

1. Are the GPS antenna cables firmly 1. Check the connection.

connected to the Processor Unit at
ANT1 and ANT2?
2. Disconnect the stern side antenna 2. The DATA lamp flashing stops.
cable at ANT2 with the bow side Change the connection of the bow
antenna cable connected to ANT1. side antenna to the ANT2 port. If
Does the DATA lamp flash? the DATA lamp is still dimmed, the
bow side antenna or its cable may
be faulty. If the lamp keeps
flashing, the ANT1 receiver
section (D73-700*) may be faulty.
Call for service.
3. Disconnect the bow side antenna 3. The DATA lamp flashing stops.
cable at ANT1 with the stern side Change the connection of the
cable connected to ANT2. Does the stern side antenna to the ANT1
DATA lamp flash? port. If the DATA lamp is still
dimmed, the bow side antenna or
its cable may be faulty. If the lamp
keeps flashing, the ANT2 receiver
section (D73-700*) may be faulty.
Call for service.
4. If the above three items are 4. If the situation does not change
checked and no faults are located with even if the unit has been
the DATA lamp still flashing, initialize initialized, call for service.
the unit. (Refer to Para 7.3 for detail)

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Faults detected Possible cause of the failure Remedial action

ALARM is flashing. The nature of an error is indicated by 1. Once per second: the battery
the frequency of flashing. How often life is nearing the end. Refer
does the lamp flash? to Para. 6.2.3 for the battery
replacement procedure.
2. Consecutive 8 flashes
followed by a 1 sec. pause:
the signal line is
shorted to ground within the
antenna cable. Check the
ANT1 or ANT2 cable for
short circuits.
3. Flashes twice to 7 times with
a 1 sec. pause or, 9 long
interval flashes with a one
second pause: the processing
section may be faulty. Record
the flashing interval and
inform your local KODEN
dealer for service.
Incorrect bearing data is 1. Are the antenna connections 1. If the GPS antenna
output. correct as follows? connections are reversed, i.e.
Bow side antenna to ANT1 Bow side antenna to ANT2
port and Stern side antenna and Stern side antenna to
to ANT2. ANT1, faulty bearing
information is output. Correct
the antenna connection.
2. Is the GPS antenna unit properly 2. Check the GPS antenna
oriented to the bow? installation. If the antenna is
orientated the wrong way,
correct it. (Refer to Para. 4.5 for
the detail of installation)
3. 3.Turn off the GPS Compass
3. Please note faulty bearing data unit and then turn on again to
may be output depending on the re-calculate the position.
dispersion of the GPS antenna.
Positional deviation is Is the geodetic system of the GPS If the GPS Track display system is
found on the electronic track display set to WGS-84? set to the Tokyo system, change it
chart of the GPS track to WGS-84 or, the GPS compass
display unit. geodetic system to Tokyo. For
setting details, please refer to
Para. 7.3 for setting the switch
No.5.
Latitude/longitude 1. Are the connections between the 1. Check the connection and
indication is unstable. GPS antennas (ANT1 and ANT2) reconnect, if necessary.あ
and the Processor unit correct 2. If an obstacle exists viewed
and firm? from where the GPS antenna
2. Is there any obstacle preventing is installed, the GPS signal
the GPS unit from receiving the will not be received properly.
GPS signal? Remove the obstacle or, if this
is not possible, change the
antenna position for a better
viewing range.

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6.2.3 Replacing the memory back-up battery

The memory back-up battery (Back-up battery, hereafter) is installed in the battery cradle EA1, which
is mounted on the Main Printed Board (D73-700*) in the Processor unit. The location of the battery is
shown in Fig. 7.1.

Back-up battery Removing the battery

○
1

Press the extruded tab ○

1
towards the arrow and the

battery will pop out of the

holder.

ANT1

Installing the battery

ANT2 Put the battery
＋

body with the

－
positive electrode

(○
+ ) facing up and
push it into the
holder.

Fig. 7.1 The location of the back-up battery

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7.1.1 Start bit configuration of output data ·························································7-1

7.1.2 Serial data specification············································································7-1
7.1.3 Detail of output sentences ········································································7-1

7.2 Data input/output serial line ································································7-5

7.3 Setting the Status switch ····································································7-6

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7.1 Detail of the serial output data

Serial data name: NMEA0183 Ver.2.0 or IEC61162-1

7.1.1 Start bit configuration of output data

A single bite data is configured as follows:
Parity bit: none

(TX+) Start bit Stop bit

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
Logic0

Logic 1
1 bit1, logic 0 1 bit or more, logic 0
Data bit (ASCII code) 1 bit, logic 0

7.1.2 Serial data specification

Transmission Output data Output Output sentences
Refresh rate
rate level current included
4800 baud RS-422 20mA max. Refer to page 5-2 Refer to page 5-2

7.1.3 Detail of output sentences

Sentence Data name and contents
name NOTE: Checksum is a total sum of EX-ORed data that are put between the $ and asterisk
(*) signs.
HDT Ship’s heading (True bearing)
$ GPHDT, xxx.x, T *hh <CR><LF>
Checksum
Ship’s Heading
Sentence name
Talker device code
Start of sentence

HDM Ship’s heading (Magnetic bearing)

$ GPHDM, xxx.x, M *hh <CR><LF>

Checksum
Ship’s Heading
Sentence name
Talker device
Start of sentence

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ROT Rate of turn

$ GPROT, 0/-xxx.x, a *hh <CR><LF>
Checksum
(-Neg)/ Angular
speed, deg/min Status
Sentence name A: Valid
V: Void
Talker device
Start of sentence

GGA GPS position data

$ GP GGA, hhmmss, xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, x, xx,

Sentence Number of satellite in use

name Latitude Longitude

Talker device Time of measurement Status of GPS fix

(Hour, Min,Sec) E: East longitude: measurement
N：North latitude W: West longitude 0: Fix unable
Start of sentence 1:GPS fix
S：South latitude
2:DGPS fix

xxx, 0/-xxxx, M, 0/-xxx, M, xxx, xxxx *hh <CR><LF>

Meter Meter Checksum

HDOP
value Antenna Gioid height DGPS reference station ID
height
-: Negative

DGPS data correction time elapsed

-: Negative

GLL Ground position (Latitude/Longitude)

$ GP GLL, xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W,hhmmss , a *hh <CR><LF>
Latitude Longitude Checksum

N: North latitude Status

Sentence name
A: Valid
S：South latitude
Talker device V: Void
Start of sentence E: East longitude Fix measurement time elapsed
W: West longitude (Hour, Min, Sec)

GSA Satellite in use and DOP

$ GP GSA , M/A , x , xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx,xx , x.x , x.x , x.x *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Satellite number in use Checksum
name
PDOP value VDOP value
M: Manual
A: Auto GPS DOP HDOP value
1: Fix unable
2: 2 dimensions
3: 3 dimensions
Talker device

Start of sentence

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GSV Available satellite

$GPGSV , x , x , xx , xx , xx , xx , xx ,･････････････････ *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence 2nd sv, 3rd sv ….. Checksum
name
S/N (Signal to Noise ratio)
Bearing angle
Elevation angle First satellite
Satellite No.
Available number of satellites

Message number

Total message number, 1 ~ 3

Talker device
Start of sentence

ZDA Time and date

$ GPZDA , hhmmss , xx , xx , xxxx, , *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Checksum
name Time
(H,M,S)
Talker device Day Month Year
Day
This field is not used
Start of sentence

RMC Minimum sentence for GPS/TRANSIT navigation data

$ GPRMC , hhmmss , x , xxxx.xxx, N/S, xxxxx.xxx, E/W, x.x , xxx.x ,

Sentence Latitude Longitude

name Meassurement Track bearing
N: North latitude E: East latitude
Time (H,M,S) S: South latitude W: West latitude (True bearing)
Talker device A: Data valid
V: Alarm vaid for
Start of sentence Nav receiver Ground speed
ddmmyy , x.x ,E/W *hh <CR><LF> (KNT)

Date Checksum
(D, M, Y)
E: East longitude
Ｗ: West longitude
Magnetic
deviation

VTG Course and ground speed

Ver2.0 $GPVTG, xxx.x, T, xxx.x, M , xx.x, N, xx.x, K *hh <CR><LF>
Sentence Ground Ground Checksum
name Track Track speed speed
bearing bearing (KNT) (Km/H)
(True) (Magnetic)
Talker device

Start of sentence

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VTG Course and ground speed

61162-1 $GPVTG, xxx.x, T, xxx.x, M , xx.x, N, xx.x, K, a *hh <CR><LF>
Sentenc Ground Ground Checksum
e name Track speed speed
bearing Track (KNT) (Km/H)
(True) bearing Mode
(Magnetic) A: Data valid
Talker device D: Data void
Start of sentence

PKODA Satellite information (KODEN proprietary sentence)

$ PKODA, P/H, xxx.x, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xxx, M, xxx.x, N, xxx.x, 0/-xx.x, x, x <CR><LF>

PDOP
value Satellite No.
P: PDOP Satellite No. in use
Meter Knot Longitude
H: HDOP (1 ~ 4 channel) True (1/1000 min)
Antenna bearing Latitude
KODEN modification code height
Ground speed (1/1000 min)
Company name KOD: KODEN
KODEN proprietary sentence S/N ratio of the satellite
X’tal deviation
in use
Start of sentence (0: Positive, -: Negative)
(1 ~ 4 channel)

PKODG1 Satellite information (KODEN proprietary sentence)

$ PKODG, 1, x, xx, +/-xx, xxx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, xx, <CR><LF>

Year
Satellite No.
Month
Satellite elevation Day
angle
Reception quality Geodetic system
1:GPS fix available Averaging constant
0: Fix unable PDOP limit value
Satellite azimuth angle
KODEN HDOP limit value
modification code N/S limit value
Company name KOD: KODEN
Elevation angle limit
KODEN proprietary sentence

Start of sentence

PKODG7 DGPS information (KODEN proprietary sentence)

$ PKODG, 7, x, x, xxx <CR><LF>

Time out value (010 ~ 180 sec)

DGPS status (1: DGPS ON, 0: DGPS OFF)

DGPS (0:OFF, 1: RTCM ON, 2: SBAS ON)

KODEN modification code
Company name KOD: KODEN

KODEN proprietary sentence

Start of sentence

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7.2 Data input/output serial line

Port (connector) name: DATA1 ~ DATA4
The connector used: LTWBD-06BFFA-L180

Serial Data input (listener side):

+Vcc
The IEC 61162-1 standard signal can be received.
Input load: 470 ohms
Input device: Photo-coupler
Type TLP181 or TLP115A (Toshiba) A Data Input TLP181
470
RX+

B Data Input
RX -

Serial data input circuit

Serial Data output (talker side):
The IEC 61162-1 standard signal can be transmitted.
Output Device: Driver IC
HD26C31FP (Hitachi)

+5V

HD26C31FP

TX+

TX-

Serial data output circuit

Connector Pinouts
Data connector (DATA1~3) Data connector (DATA4)

(1) Ground (GND) (1) Ground (GND)

(2) Serial output + (TX+)
○1 ○
5
(3) Serial output - (TX-) ○1 ○
5 (2) Serial output + (TX+)
(3) Serial output - (TX-)
2 ○○ 2 ○○
6 6
○ 4 (4) Serial input +(RX+)
○ 4 (4) Serial input +(RX+)
(5) Serial input -(RX-) (5) Serial input - (RX-)
○
3
(6) No connection (NC) ○
3
(6) +12V

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7.3 Setting the Status switch

WARNING
Setting of the status is not necessary in normal operation.
When a need is arisen, take due care for correct setting.

The following functions can be set on the status switch in the Processor unit.
Switch Functions ON OFF
element
No.
1 DGPS data selection WAAS RTCM SC-104
2 For technical use (Keep OFF) ×Resetting prohibited Keep OFF
3 Bit rate of bearing output 38400 baud NMEA0183 (4800 baud)
4 Heading data output period 60 sec 0 sec
during the reception interruption
5 Datum selection Tokyo WGS84
6 Reserved - -
7 Initialization (Cold start) Initialized Not initialized
8 For technical use (Keep OFF) ×Resetting prohibited Keep OFF
The status switch setting is defaulted to OFF.
CAUTION: When resetting the status switch, be sure to turn off the unit.
CAUTION: The initialization (Cold start) is completed by setting the switch element No.7 to ON and
after about 10 seconds, turn the unit off and reset the No.7 to OFF. If the switch element No. 7 is left
to ON, the unit will be initialized each time the unit is turned on.

Status switch

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OFF

Fig 7.1 The location of the Status switch in KGC-1 Processor unit

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