Navman la000507 User Manual

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The gyro should be mounted so that its sensitive axis is as near vertical as practical. Deviations 
from the vertical will reduce sensitivity for heading changes in the horizontal direction. 
Experiments have shown that acceptable performance can be achieved with mounting 
deviations of several degrees, but a better performance is achieved when the gyro is mounted 
closer to vertical.
Characteristics
Symbol
Condition
Minimum Standard Maximum
Unit
Supply voltage
Vcc
+4.5
+5.0
+5.5
VDC
Max. angular velocity
ω max
–80
+80
deg/s
Output
Vo
angular velocity = 0 at –30 
~ 80°C 
2.200
2.500
2.800
VDC
Scale factor
Sv
at –30 ~ 80°C
19.3
22.2
25.1
mV/deg/s
Asymmetry CW & CCW
3
deg/s
Temp coefficient scale 
factor
reference temp:  
–30 ~ 80°C
±10
%FS
Temp coefficient drift
reference temp: 
–30 ~ 80°C
9
deg/s
Noise level
7kHz noise
20
mVrms
Linearity
in the maximum angular 
velocity range
0.5
%FS
Operating temp range
Topr
–40
85
°C
Table 5-1 Gyro input specifications
5.1.3 Pin 3 – Direction F/R sensor
Input from a signal that is normally at +0 V, but rises to +3 V when the vehicle is in the reverse 
gear. Use of this signal is optional; if it is not used, the effect of occasional reversing by the 
vehicle will not significantly degrade navigation performance. To ensure minimum current under 
backup power, be sure that this input is not pulled up external to the board.
If this signal is not connected, switch SW3.2 should be left on, with DIP switch 2 also on to 
select ‘forward’.
5.1.4 Pin 4 – Reserved
5.1.5 Pin 5 – Speed pulses
The input to this pin is a pulse train generated in the vehicle. If this signal is derived from the 
vehicle’s electrical system, external level shifting for this signal is required. The pulse frequency 
is proportional to the vehicle velocity. These pulses, or wheel ticks, are generated in most 
vehicles by the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), the transmission, or the drive shaft. System 
design must restrict the pulses between 0 and 3 V.
Detection limits are as follows:
• Minimum detectable rate: 1 Hz
• Maximum detectable rate: 4 kHz
5.1.6 Pin 6 – Ground
6.0 Acronyms used in this document
1PPS: One Pulse Per Second
DGPS: Differential Global Positioning System
GPIO: General Purpose Input Output
GPS: Global Positioning System
NMEA: National Marine Electronics Association
RTC: Real Time Clock
RTCM: Radio Technical Commission for Maritime services