NKE PROCESSOR HR User manual
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PROCESSOR HR
Part number: 90-60-373
USER MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
Version V3.7
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 4
2. THE TOPLINE NETWORK WITH PROCESSOR HR 4
3. PROCESSOR HR 4
4. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (IMOCA TYPE) 6
5. INSTALLATION OF THE PROCESSOR HR 7
5.1 INSTALLATION OF A BRAND NEW NKE SYSTEM 7
5.2 INSTALLATION OF THE PROCESSOR REGATTA WITH AN EXISTING NKE SYSTEM 7
5.3 ADDING THE PROCESSOR HR TO YOUR NKE SYSTEM 9
5.4 ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 11
5.5 CONNECTING THE PROCESSOR HR 12
5.6 CONNECTION TO THE TOPLINE BUS 13
5.7 CONNECTOR 3D HULL AND 3D MAST 13
5.8 NMEA1/NMEA2 CONNECTORS 13
5.9 NMEA INPUT 14
5.10 NMEA SENTENCES INPUT PRIORITY RULES 16
5.11 NMEA OUTPUT 17
5.12 OPTION CONNECTOR 18
NO CABLE IS SUPPLIED BY DEFAULT. THE CONNECTOR IS A BINDER 4 CONTACTS SERIES 620
(IP67/SNAP-IN/DEXT=11.5MM). THE PIN ASSIGNMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: 18
6. CONFIGURATION OF THE PROCESSOR HR 19
6.1 ACTION OF THE LINKS 19
6.1.1 Actions 19
6.1.2 Installation and calibrations 19
6.1.3 Parameters directly settable from the Multigraphic 25
6.1.4 Analyse 26
6.1.5 Tools 27
6.1.6 Datalogs 28
6.1.7 Support 28
6.2 SOFTWARE UPDATE 29
6.3 CONFIGURE THE FILE VARIABLE.CSV 29
6.4 CHOOSING THE LANGUAGE 30
6.4.1 Patch installation procedure 30
7. ALGORITHM FOR THE PROCESSED FUNCTIONS 31
7.1 FUNCTIONS FOR BOAT MOTION 31
7.2 FUNCTIONS FOR BOAT SPEED 32
7.3 FUNCTION FOR WIND DATA 33
8. THE PILOT HR 34
8.1 ACTIVATION 34
8.2 SELECTING THE HR AUTOPILOT ON THE MULTIGRAPHIC 34
8.3 SELECTION OF PILOT HR WITH THE GYROGRAPHIC 35
9. CALIBRATING YOUR SYSTEM 36
9.1 INTRODUCTION 36
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9.2 CALIBRATION ORDER 36
9.3 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS 37
9.4 ROLL AND PITCH CALIBRATION 37
9.5 CALIBRATING BOAT SPEED 37
9.5.1 Linear boat speed response against boat’s heel angle 38
9.6 CALIBRATING FOR DRIFT 39
9.6.1 Using a drift calibration adjustment value: 40
9.7 CALIBRATING TRUE WIND SPEED 40
9.8 APPARENT WIND ANGLE 42
9.9 CALIBRATING TRUE WIND ANGLE 43
10. PERFORMANCE AND POLAR TABLES 46
10.1 READING A POLAR TABLE 47
10.2 READING A POLAR DIAGRAM 48
10.3 PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS 49
11. ADDENDUM A 52
11.1 CONFIGURING THE PC FOR THE FIRST CONNECTION TO THE PROCESSOR HR 52
11.1.1 Connecting the Processor HR to the PC 52
11.1.2 Configuring the network connection with Windows XP 52
11.1.3 Configuring the network connection with Windows Seven 53
11.1.4 Testing the connection with the Processor HR 57
12. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 58
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing nke and the PROCESSOR HR. You have purchased a processor
that sits at the heart of a system which provides the autopilot, the navigation programme,
the tactician, the crew and of course the skipper all the data they require. The data
provided is optimised for accuracy, responsiveness and performance.
In this manual you will find all the information necessary to:
- Carry out Installation, configuration and calibration of the Processor HR and sensors
- Access all the functions offered by the Processor HR
- Get the best performance from your boat.
2. THE TOPLINE NETWORK WITH PROCESSOR HR
The Topline system consists of sensors and displays networked with a single 3 wire cable
(shield: 0V, white: +12V, black: Data). Data is carried on the black “DATA” wire.
Displays have a variable address ranging from 1 to 20 while the sensors have a fixed
address with a value comprised between 21 and 210. The network is managed from one
of the displays that will be chosen as “MASTER” during the system commissioning. Its
address will be “1”.
Once turned on, the “MASTER” will scan all the addresses to discover all the displays and
sensors which are connected to the network.
Once the “MASTER” has scanned the network, it will ping only the channels it has
identified. Also, the “MASTER” will randomly ping the channel “0” (non identified display).
A specific answer from a display will generate an address for that display to integrate
dynamically with the network.
3. PROCESSOR HR
The Processor HR provides the following:
1. Performance:
Accurate measurement of wind speed and angle (true and apparent), boat speed,
speed over ground, the boat movements, all with sensitivity to small changes.
Accurate measurement of acceleration and the boat’s attitude (magnetic heading,
angles, acceleration, turn rates, magnetometric vector)
Accurate dynamic calculation of true wind as a result of the compensation of
measured data from the masthead sensor, the geometry between the mast and the
hull and the use of corrections table.
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2. Fast data provision:
High speed data flow (fast reactivity to the measurements from sensors providing
high speed updates to the autopilot and data display).
Fast data rate interface with the on-board PCs for the major navigation packages
(via the SailNet protocol on IP and various gateways). Compatible with the Proteus
communication system.
3. Safe and secure operation:
Integrated safety: various safe modes allow use of the main functions without the
Processor Regatta.
The use of the lightest possible Linux OS ensures real time operation without
background task (or virus) and avoiding mechanical moving parts (such as hard
disk, fans…)
Auto diagnostic log for a good understanding in case of malfunction.
4. Standardisation :
Simple and open formats and protocols specified for:
Variables logs
Variable exchange protocol via fast RS232/NMEA0183 or IP.
Adjustment for the linear calibrations, filtering, alarms and non-linear calibration
files, polar tables.
Use of one single variable definition base for each level: in the remote Gyropilot
Graphic display, the Processor HR, the variables log, the compatible navigation
software (Deckman), the IP broadcast, the post-processing software (Excel..), the
diagnostic software (Toplink ...).
5. Post-processing:
Internal communication for diagnostics and modelling.
6. Open data:
Functions can be customized or translated (display on the Gyropilot Graphic,
Deckman, Tools).
Open IP protocol for « SailNet » variables exchange (Linux/windows libraries with
samples supplied, possibility to use several boats and/or navigation programs
simultaneously).
7. Upgrades:
Easy Processor HR update via IP
Use of the Topline peripherals with a Flash memory for onboard update with PC
Toplink.
Processor HR interface page on the Gyropilot Graphic display for easy HCI update.
8. Power management:
Allows the on board PC to operate in standby mode while getting the performance
data on the nke displays.
The Processor HR enhances the wind data (faster refresh and less noise). As a
consequence, the autopilot steering is optimized and reduces the use of the ram’s
motor.
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4. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (IMOCA TYPE)
The equipment featured in this drawing is for indication only.
It does not reflect your own system.
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5. INSTALLATION OF THE PROCESSOR HR
In this chapter we will cover the installation of the unit and all calibration required in the
Topline network environment.
5.1 Installation of a brand new nke system
All units except the Processor Regatta must be installed first. Please refer to the manual
for each unit (sensors, displays…). We recommend using the Mutltigraphic or
Gyrographic as the system’s Master.
Once the system is installed, refer to “How to integrate Processor Regatta in an existing
nke system” to complete the installation.
5.2 Installation of the Processor Regatta with an existing nke system
As a first step, you need to update every component connected to the Topline network.
This is done with the « Toplink2 » software, or alternatively you can send the units to nke
customer support.
Firmware, database and the Toplink2 software (requires the Topline USB interface 90-60-
482) are all available for download at the following address: http://www.nke-marine-
electronics.com in the technical area (requires a password – access to trade only).
WARNING
- Please take time to read this manual carefully before you start installation.
- Any connection to the TOPLINE bus must be performed through the specific interface
box: 90-60-417.
- Any work on the TOPLINE bus requires the system to be powered off.
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Table of versions compatibility with the Processor HR:
Module type Description Minimum Version
required
Display Performance Limited use
Display Multigraphic All versions
Display Gyropilot Graphic V3.1
Display SL50 V1.4
Display TL25 V1.5
Interface Remote control (wired) V2.1
Interface Radio receiver V2.4
Interface NMEA output interface
Interface NMEA input interface V1.2
Interface Toplink 2 N.A.
Interface WiFi box All versions
Sensor Single battery pack control Not compatible
Sensor Dual battery pack control Not compatible
Sensor Battery Monitor 500 All versions
Sensor 3D Sensor N.A.
Sensor Mast angle sensor V1.4
Sensor HR 100 barometric sensor V1.0
Sensor Ultrasonic starboard / port V1.6
Interface Speed and depth Interface V2.0
Interface Dual-speed and depth Interface V2.0
Sensor Carbowind HR V1.8
Sensor AG HR V1.8
Sensor Regatta Compass Interface V1.4
Sensor Fluxgate compass V1.7
Autopilot Pilot processor V2.8
Once you have ensured that all units are up to date with a compatible version, you can
power the system on and check that it works properly. We strongly recommend choosing a
Multigraphic or Gyropilot Graphic display as Master of the Topline network. This will
make the integration of the Processor Regatta easier to manage.
WARNING
If the instruments connected to the bus are not up to date with the latest firmware version,
the PROCESSOR HR cannot work and an error message is displayed in the "Main
Events" log to indicate the out of date instrument.
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5.3 Adding the Processor HR to your nke system
When all the sensors, displays and interface units have been upgradedcompatible with the
Processor HR and fully working, you are ready to add the Processor HR to the network.
Once in place, it will become the Master. Therefore, the existing Master has to be deleted
so that the Topline network is clean of any Master.
- If the Multigraphic (current Master) must be given a new node:
- If the Gyropilot Graphic (current Master) must be given a new node:
Display the Main Menu (Menu: main) with the Page key of the Gyropilot
Graphic
Choose Configuration and then Initialisation adress with the navigation pad
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Accept with Ent,
You will get the following message « To set the address to 0 press Ent»,
accept again by pressing Ent,
the following message will display «Gyropilot address 0»
The 3D sensor must be connected to the « 3D HULL » connector before connecting the
PROCESSOR HR (refer to the unit’s manual). The PROCESSOR HR will automatically
detect those sensors (version 2.4 and up).
When powering the Topline network on, a blue LED situated on the front face of the
PROCESSOR HR indicates the working status. The PROCESSOR HR always acts as the
Master. When the system is powered on, the Master will create 2 « Lists ». Allow 30
seconds for boot completion.
WARNING
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LED status Working status or fault description
LED off - Processor is powered off or faulty.
Blue Led
1 blip every 3
seconds
▲ 3s ▲
- Processor HR in normal working status
- internal auto-check is correct
100ms blip rate
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
- Processor HR is booting
1 blip per second
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
-
The Processor has detected a serious error (lost a sensor,
firmware version is not compatible...
Fixed light - Processor is out of work or booting.
Once the PROCESSOR HR has started (Blue LED blips every 3 seconds), you can give a
new node number to the Gyropilot Graphic which has been used previously to check the
system. Use the following procedure:
For the Multigraphic:
Gyropilot Graphic:
the message « set an address in the Gyropilot in Menu/Configuration » is
displayed on the Gyropilot Graphic. It has not been initialized.
The system boot must be fully completed before any node can request an
address to the Processor. Once the data is displayed on the TL25, allow another 10
seconds.
Display the Main Menu (Menu principal) with the Page key of the Gyropilot
Graphic
Choose Configuration and then Initialisation adresse with the navigation pad
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Accept with Ent,
The following message is displayed « to get an address press ENT», press
Ent,
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