Page 3 - IMPORTANT NOTICES
i IMPORTANT NOTICES • This manual is intended for use by readers with a solid knowledge of English. • No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced without written permission.• If this manual is lost or worn, contact your dealer about replacement.• The contents of this manual and equipment spec...
Page 4 - ii; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION; WARNING; WARNING; Safety instructions for the operator
ii SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury. Warning, Caution Mandatory Action Prohibitive ...
Page 5 - iii; Safety instructions for the installer
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iii CAUTION CAUTION Observe the following compass safedistances to prevent interference to amagnetic compass: Turn off the power at the switchboard before beginning the installation. Fire or electrical shock can result if the power is left on. Do not install the equipment where i...
Page 6 - iv; TABLE OF CONTENTS
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .................................................................................................................... vSYSTEM CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... vi 1. MOUNTING ............................
Page 7 - FOREWORD; A Word to the Owner of the IF-NMEASC; Features
v FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the IF-NMEASC Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO IF-NMEASC Interface Unit. We are confident you will see why the FURUNO name has become synonymous with quality and reliability. For 60 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for qua...
Page 8 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
vi SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SC-30 12-24 VDC : Standard supply: Local supply IF-NMEASC INTERFACE UNIT RadarCurrent Indicator Scanning SonarOther NMEA 2000 AD-10 NMEA 0183 Video Plotter RadarAutopilotCurrent IndicatorScanning Sonar Video SounderECDIS AIS Current Indicator Scanning SonarOther Roll, Pitch I...
Page 9 - MOUNTING; Equipment List
1 1. MOUNTING 1.1 Equipment List 1.2 Mounting Procedure When choosing a mounting location for the unit, keep the following points in mind: • Select a location where shock and vibration are minimal.• Locate the unit away from places subject to rain or water splash.• Keep the unit away from exhaust pi...
Page 10 - WIRING
2 2. WIRING Open the IF unit with your hands, detach the shield cover and connect external equipment, refer-ring to the illustration below and the interconnection diagram. Cables are mainly connected to the unit with WAGO connectors. See the instructions below for how to attach wiring to the connect...
Page 12 - ADJUSTMENTS; LEDs and Equipment Status
4 3. ADJUSTMENTS 3.1 LEDs and Equipment Status The six LEDs above the heading indication light, flash or go off according to equipment status. LED state and equipment status LED LED state and equipment status GPS ON: Both GPS antennas in the SC-30 are receiving from five or more satel- lites. OFF: O...
Page 13 - Setting Up NMEA Ports
3. ADJUSTMENTS 5 3.2 Setting Up NMEA Ports Ports J4 and J5 output data in NMEA 0183 format. Select the data to output from those ports, along with baud rate and output interval. The default settings are as shown in the table below. Default settings for ports 2 and 3 1. Grasp the cover at its right a...
Page 16 - Heading, Pitch and Roll Offsets
3. ADJUSTMENTS 8 3.3 Heading, Pitch and Roll Offsets Turn on the IF unit and wait approx. three minutes for the satellite compass to settle. Then, check that heading, pitch and roll data are reasonable. If not, open the unit and enter appropriate off-set(s). 1. Open the cover, referring to step 1 in...
Page 17 - OPERATION
9 4. OPERATION Normally, no operation is required except to power the unit (from the switchboard). The ST-BY LED on the cover is ON, OFF or flashing according to equipment state. Flashing: NMEA 2000 data is input ON: NMEA 2000 data is not input OFF: Power loss, blown fuse, operation error IF-NMEASC ...
Page 18 - Preventive Maintenance; NOTICE
10 5. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE-SHOOTING This chapter provides the information for keeping your unit in good working order. 5.1 Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance is important for good performance. Following the procedures in the table be-low will help maintain performance Preventive maintenance ...
Page 20 - Self Test
5. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 12 5.4 Self Test The self tests check the equipment for proper operation. Self test 1 This test checks the two GPS receivers, output circuit, processor and two sensors for proper op-eration. 1. Remove the cover and shield cover from the equipment.2. Press the [Menu/Ca...
Page 21 - Memory Clear; L R
5. MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING 13 Self test 2 This test checks this unit's processor and output for proper operation. 1. With the display showing " - - - .1", push the [Menu/Cancel] button. The display shows "- - - 2". 2. Press the [Enter] button to start the test. If the results ar...
Page 23 - FURUNO; SPECIFICATIONS OF INTERFACE UNIT
FURUNO IF-NMEASC SP - 1 E7265S02A-M SPECIFICATIONS OF INTERFACE UNIT IF-NMEASC 1 INPUT PORT NMEA 2000*, for data I/O between FURUNO satellite compass SC-30 * NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the Nationa l Marine Electronics Association. 2 OUTPUT PORT NMEA 0183: Two ports (HDT, HDG, HMD, ATT*, ...