MGC® R2 SB50

GYRO COMPASS AND INS

A new family of products with motion sensing and gyro compass functionality is introduced. The MGC R2 product
includes three Ring Laser Gyros and three linear accelerometers. The MGC R2 is now available in a subsea bottle
depth rated to 50 meters (SB50).

Typical applications The unit is delivered with Windows based configuration

The MGC R2 SB50 is designed for portable seabed and data presentation software, the MRC+. In this
mapping systems where the MGC is to be mounted on software vector arms from where the MGC is mounted
the multibeam transducer head. With input of data to the center of gravity (CG) and two individually
from a GNSS system, the MGC R2 SB50 is a fully inertial configurable monitoring points (MPs) can be defined.
navigation system (INS). It can output heading, roll, pitch, The heave measurements can be output in four
heave and position. Acceleration and velocity of linear different locations (the MGC itself, CG, MP1 and MP2)
motions, as well as angular rates, are output from the unit. simultaneously on serial lines or Ethernet ports. A typical
The MGC product outputs both processed and raw (gyro monitoring point is the echo sounder transducer head.
and accelerometer) sensor data.
Variables output
The proven PFreeHeave® algorithms are part of the The MGC outputs heading, roll and pitch and
navigation algorithms that enable down to 2 cm accuracy corresponding angular rate vectors. The unit outputs
in delayed heave output and 5 cm accuracy in real- relative (dynamic) heave position, velocity and
time heave output. The linear position and velocity acceleration. In the Integrated Navigation mode it also
measurements can be output in up to four different points outputs absolute position in north and east direction in
on the vessel. addition to height above the ellipsoid.

Function Digital I/O protocols

The MGC can operate in Gyrocompass mode and MGC data is available through both Ethernet interface and
Integrated Navigation mode. In the Gyrocompass mode, serial lines enabling easy distribution of data to multiple
only input of speed is required. In this mode the product users on board the vessel. Output protocols for commonly
will output heading, roll, pitch and heave accurately. In used survey equipment are available on two individually
the Integrated Navigation mode, input of speed, position configurable serial lines and Ethernet/UDP.
and PPS from a GNSS system is required (VTG, GGA,
ZDA). In this mode the product will output heading, roll,
pitch, heave and position.
FEATURES
• 0.02° roll and pitch accuracy
• 0.1° heading accuracy GNSS aided
• Includes INS capability
• Delivered in titanium housing, depth rated to 50 metres
• 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

MGC R2 SB50
ORIENTATION OUTPUT Ethernet output ports 5
Angular orientation range ±180° Ethernet UPD/IP 10/100 Mbps
Resolution in all axes 0.001° Digital output variables 24 (max), Serial or Ethernet
Accuracy roll, pitch 0.02° RMS Data output rate (max) 200 Hz
Accuracy heading 0.15° RMS sec.lat Timing < 1 ms
Accuracy heading (GNSS aided) 0.1° RMS sec.lat
Heading settling time to data available <5 min from start-up INPUT FORMATS
Heading settling time to full accuracy (typical) 17 min from start-up NMEA 0183, incl. GGA, VBW, VTG, ZDA or MRU Normal format

GYRO OUTPUT OUTPUT FORMATS

Angular rate range ±149°/s - MRU normal - Sounder
Angular rate noise 0.020°/s RMS - NMEA 0183 proprietary - EM3000
Bias stability (absolute bias) 0.008°/h RMS - Atlas Fansweep - TSS1
Angle Random Walk 0.035°/ √h - Seapath binary 23, 25, 26 - PFreeHeave®
Scale factor error 0.001 % RMS - KM binary - MDL Trim Cube
- RDI ADCP - Tokimec PTVG
ACCELERATION OUTPUT - NMEA GGA, GLL, HDT, THS, ROT, VTG, GST, VER, HCR
Acceleration range (all axes) ±45 m/s2
Bias stability (absolute bias) 80 µg RMS OTHER DATA
Acceleration noise 0.0003 m/s2 RMS MTBF (computed) 50000 h
Velocity Random Walk 3.3 µg/√Hz MTBF (service history based) 100000 h
Scale factor error 0.008% RMS Material Titanium
Connector 2 8-pin Seacon 5506-1508
HEAVE OUTPUT (male)
Output range ±50 m, adjustable
Periods (real-time) 0 to 25 s WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
Periods (delayed) 0 to 50 s Dry weight 10.5 kg
Heave accuracy (real-time) 5 cm or 5% whichever Submerged weight 5.5 kg
is highest Dimensions (HxLxW) 275 x 184 x 184 mm
Heave accuracy (delayed) 2 cm or 2% whichever
is highest ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operational temperature range -15 °C to +55 °C
POSITION OUTPUT Storage temperature range -25 °C to +70 °C
Free inertial 20 nm/h Enclosure protection IP68
Vibration IEC 60945/EN 60945
ELECTRICAL
Voltage input 24 V DC nominal (18 to 32 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
V DC) Compliance to EMCD,
Power consumption Max 12 W (typical 11 W) immunity/emission IEC 60945/EN 60945
Serial ports:
September 2019

Com1 Bidirectional RS-422

Com2 Output only, RS-232
Com3 & Com4 Input only, user
configurable RS-232,
RS-422

Specifications subject to change without any further notice.

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