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The MGC R3 is a new inertial navigation system (INS) featuring three Ring Laser Gyros and three linear accelerometers, designed for high precision maritime applications. It outputs various motion data including heading, roll, pitch, heave, and position, and can operate in Gyrocompass or Integrated Navigation modes. The unit is equipped with advanced algorithms for accurate heave measurements and offers multiple output formats and communication protocols for data distribution.

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Datasheet MGC

The MGC R3 is a new inertial navigation system (INS) featuring three Ring Laser Gyros and three linear accelerometers, designed for high precision maritime applications. It outputs various motion data including heading, roll, pitch, heave, and position, and can operate in Gyrocompass or Integrated Navigation modes. The unit is equipped with advanced algorithms for accurate heave measurements and offers multiple output formats and communication protocols for data distribution.

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MGC® R3

August 2014

GYRO COMPASS AND INS

A new family of products with motion sensing and gyro compass functionality is introduced. The first
product in this family is the MGC R3 which includes three Ring Laser Gyros and three linear accelerometers.

Typical applications mode. In the Gyrocompass mode only, input of speed is required. In this
The MGC R3 product is a fully inertial navigation system (INS). It can mode the product will output heading, roll, pitch and heave accurately.
output heading, roll, pitch, heave and position. Acceleration and velocity In the Integrated Navigation mode, input of speed, position and PPS
of linear motions, as well as angular rates, are output from the unit. The from a GNSS receiver is required (VTG, GGA, ZDA). In this mode the
MGC R3 product outputs both processed and raw (gyro and accelerom- product will output heading, roll, pitch, heave and position.
eter) sensor data.
The unit is delivered with Windows based configuration and data pres-
The MGC R3 product can be used as a stand-alone unit or as an IMU entation software, the MRC+. In this software vector arms from where
in other systems. The product is designed for high precision maritime the MGC is mounted to the center of gravity (CG) and two individually
applications such as offshore operations and seabed mapping. configurable monitoring points (MPs) can be defined. The heave meas-
urements can be output in four different locations (the MGC itself, CG,
The product includes integrated navigation algorithms with input from MP1 and MP2) simultaneously on serial lines or Ethernet ports. A typical
a GNSS receiver for output of aided position and heading data. The measurement point is the echo sounder transducer head.
proven PFreeHeave® algorithms are part of the navigation algorithms
that enable down to 2 cm accuracy in delayed heave output and 5 cm Variables output
accuracy in real-time heave output. The linear position and velocity The MGC outputs heading, roll and pitch and corresponding angular
measurements can be output in up to four different points on the vessel. rate vectors. The unit outputs relative (dynamic) heave position, velocity
and acceleration. In the Integrated Navigation mode it also outputs posi-
The mounting bracket has been specially designed to enable easy tion in north and east direction in addition to height above the ellipsoid.
alignment to the vessel axis or the axes of the system on which the unit
shall measure the motion. This will ensure that the user gets precise Digital I/O protocols
measurements from the unit when it is installed. MGC data is available through both Ethernet interface and serial lines
enabling easy distribution of data to multiple users on board the vessel.
Function Output protocols for commonly used survey equipment are available on
The MGC can operate in Gyrocompass mode and Integrated Navigation two individually configurable serial lines and Ethernet/UDP.
FEATURES MGC R3

• 0.01° roll and pitch accuracy


• 0.08° secant latitude heading accuracy with GNSS aiding
• Includes INS capability
• Outputs on RS-232, RS-422 and Ethernet
• High output data rate (200 Hz)
• Precise heave at long wave periods by use of
PFreeHeave® algorithms
• Lever arm compensation to two individually configurable
monitoring points
• Small size and low power consumption
• Each MGC delivered with a Calibration Certificate
• Selectable communication protocols in the Windows based
configuration software

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ORIENTATION OUTPUT Analog channels (junction box) # 4, ±10 V, 14 bit resolution


Angular orientation range ±180° Ethernet output ports 5
Resolution in all axes 0.001° Ethernet UPD/IP 10/100 Mbps
Accuracy roll, pitch 0.01° RMS Data output rate (max) 200 Hz
Accuracy heading (GNSS aided) 0.08° RMS sec.lat Timing < 1 ms
Heading settling time (typical) 17 min from start-up
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
GYRO OUTPUT Temperature range -5 °C to +55 °C
Angular rate range ±149°/s Humidity range, electronics Sealed, no limit
Angular rate noise 0.010°/s RMS Vibration IEC 60945/EN 60945
Bias stability (absolute bias) 0.008°/h RMS
Angle Random Walk 0.008°/√h ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Scale factor error 0.001 % RMS Compliance to EMCD,
immunity/emission IEC 60945/EN 60945
ACCELERATION OUTPUT
Acceleration range (all axes) ±30 m/s2 OTHER DATA
Bias stability (absolute bias) 80 µg RMS MTBF (computed) 50000 h
Acceleration noise 0.0002 m/s2 RMS Dimensions (HxLxW) 188.9 x 189.5 x 189.5 mm
Velocity Random Walk 3.3 µg/√h Material Anodised aluminium
Scale factor error 0.008% RMS Weight 8.1 kg
Connector (MIL. spec.) Souriau 851-36RG
HEAVE OUTPUT 16-26S50
Output range ±50 m, adjustable
Periods (real-time) 0 to 25 s INPUT FORMATS
Periods (delayed) 0 to 50 s NMEA 0183, incl. GGA, VBW, VTG, ZDA or MRU Normal format
Heave accuracy (real-time) 5 cm or 5% whichever
is highest OUTPUT FORMATS
Heave accuracy (delayed) 2 cm or 2% whichever - MRU normal - Sounder
is highest - NMEA 0183 proprietary - EM3000
- Atlas Fansweep - TSS1
POSITION OUTPUT - Seapath binary 23, 25, 26 - PFreeHeave®
Free inertial 5 nm/h

ELECTRICAL
Power requirements 12 to 28 V DC, max 12 W
Serial ports:
Com1 Bidirectional RS-422
Com2 Bidirectional RS-422 from
junction box, user config-
urable RS-232, RS-422
Com3 & Com4 Input only, user configur-
able RS-232, RS-422
Specifications subject to change without any further notice.

www.km.kongsberg.com/seatex E-mail: km.seatex@kongsberg.com


Telephone: +47 73 54 55 00

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