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NSH

Navigation Sensor Hub

Engineered for: USV, Vessel

The Navigation Sensor Hub (NSH) forms part of the vessel-fit for a Ranger 2 USBL or Marksman LUSBL acoustic positioning system and is usually interfaced with a Marine Computer, HPT transeiver, DP desk and external sensors.


At a glance

Use it with Ranger 2 and Marksman LUSBL systems

Interfaces vessel’s acoustic instruments with operating software

Time stamps gyro, VRU and GNSS data

Offers upto 16 serial ports (RS232/485)

Configurable for dual independent applications

Power, comms and timing for USBL

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Overview

NSH is a 2U high rack-mounted unit that is the interface between your in-water deployed transponders, vessel-mounted transceiver and Marine Computer which runs Ranger 2 USBL or Marksman LUSBL software applications.

In addition to accurately time-stamping incoming data from external devices such as gyro, VRU and GNSS, the NSH also provides power and communications for ship-borne acoustic transceivers; HPT 5000 or HPT 7000.

A range of hardware interface cards are available for interfacing Sonardyne transceivers and external sensors. By simply plugging these cards into the rear of the unit, the role of the Navigation Sensor Hub can be transformed from supporting simple to complex acoustic operations.

The NSH includes an IEEE-1588/PTP precision time source that can be linked to GPS PPS input. Multiple NSHs automatically synchronise their clocks. All incoming data is time stamped to sub-microsecond accuracy; outgoing transmissions and triggers can be scheduled to the same precision.

Depending on the application (DP, drilling or survey operations), the NSH can be configured in stand-alone, dual-independent or dual-redundant modes.

Resources

Feature Type 8098
Processor Freescale PowerQUICC™ II Pro Processor running at 1000 MIPS
Memory One single SO-CDIMM DDR2 PC4200 512MB Module
Motherboard Proprietary Sonardyne Type 8098-046
Ports and Connectors AC IEC power connector socket
12 x Interface card connectors
Power Supply Auto sensing ac input voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Max current: 2 A @ 240 V, 4 A @ 110 V
Ave. operating current: 0.32 A @ 240 V
Environmental Specifications Operating -5 to 40°C (23 to 104°F)
Storage -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131° F)
Relative Humidity 20–80% (non-condensing)
Shock 10 G acceleration peak to peak
5–17 Hz, 0.1” double amplitude displacement
17–640 Hz, 1.5 G acceleration peak to peak
Safety Complies with EN61010-1
EMC Complies with Immunity & Emission requirements of EN60945
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) 384 x 482 x 88 mm (15.1 x 18.9 x 3.4”)

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Power, comms and timing for USBL