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KG 102
DIRECTIONAL GYRO
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BENDIX/KING KG 102
REVISION HISTORY
KG 102 Maintenance Manual
ITEM ACTION
All pages Full Reprint, new manual
Revision 7 creates a new stand-alone manual for the KG 102 which was extracted from revision
6 of the KCS 55/55A maintenance manual, (P/N 006-05111-0006). Any revisions to the KG 102,
beginning with revision 7, will not be a part of the KCS 55/55A manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION IV
THEORY OF OPERATION
PARAGRAPH PAGE
SECTION V
MAINTENANCE
PARAGRAPH PAGE
SECTION V
MAINTENANCE (cont).
PARAGRAPH PAGE
SECTION VI
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
PARAGRAPH PAGE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE PAGE
SECTION IV
THEORY OF OPERATION
4.1 GENERAL
The KG 102 gyro forms the heart of the KCS 55 compass system in that it supplies the basic head-
ing reference. In addition, it converts the aircraft power whether +14 or +28VDC to the various volt-
age levels required by the other system units as well as for the gyro itself. It converts the flux valve
slaving error to digital pulses to be summed with the digital gyro signal, and is then changed to the
proper digital format to operate the stepper motor compass card drive in the KI 525. Finally, it ac-
cepts the auto and manual slaving commands from the KA 51 switch and meter unit to control
speed and direction of the slaving activity.
Approximately ONE volt is dropped across the base to emitter junctions of darlington connected
transistors Q220 and Q221 resulting in +15VDC appearing across output filter capacitor C233.
Negative current passes through resistor R276 to zener CR220 developing the reference voltage
for transistors Q218 and Q219. The output from this darlington connected pair appears across ca-
pacitor C234 as -15VDC.
The third secondary winding is used to generate the +15VDC unregulated supply and the +5VDC
regulated logic supply. Here again, a conventional full wave bridge rectifier is used to convert the
400Hz waveform to DC, and capacitor C232 filters this voltage producing the unregulated
+15VDC supply. From here, current flows through resistor R277 and zener CR218 where the ref-
erence 6.2VDC is developed. Approximately 1.2VDC is dropped across the base to emitter junc-
tions of darlington connected transistors Q216 and Q217 resulting in +5VDC appearing across ca-
pacitor C235.
Individual ground lines have been established for the various circuits including signal ground for
the linear circuitry, digital ground for the logic, unregulated ground for the stepper motor and power
flag, and power ground for the input +14VDC or +28VDC aircraft ground.
As mentioned above, a modification is made to the 26VAC waveform prior to exciting the flux
valve. This modification consists of rounding the edges of the square wave to achieve an enhance-
ment of the flux valve output. An RC network consisting of resistors R152 and R153 along with
capacitors C137 and C138 is used for this purpose and is shown in Figure 4-1. This circuit is lo-
cated on the logic board.
A signal transition occurs at pin D or E every quarter degree of heading change and is phased
such that pin E leads pin D for CW rotation of the gyro (increasing heading). Since these signals
are generated by op-amps in the gyro and are switching between ±15VDC, a limiting circuit is re-
quired to reduce the voltage to TTL logic levels.
Resistor R301 and R302 along with zener diodes CR301 and CR302 limit the input voltage on pins
D and E to +4. 3VDC and -0.6VDC. Exclusive OR Gate I302 and Flip Flop I301 form a digital filter
designed to delay the input transitions by one step to prevent noise from affecting the compass
display card in the KI 525 (see figure 4-5). NAND gates I101 A and B along with INVERTERS I102
C and D plus resistors R101 and R102 shape the gyro input waveforms prior to exciting the four
one-shot circuits to be described below. A block diagram showing the operation of this part of the
circuit in general terms will be given (Figure 4-3).
Each transition of the filtered input waveform excites one of the four one-shots resulting in a
0.18ms pulse. This pulse is connected to a summation gate along with the outputs of the other
three one-shots. There are actually two of these summation gates to which the four one-shots are
connected, but only one transmits pulses at a time. This selection is made as a function of gyro
rotation direction. From these summation gates, the pulses are connected to the output of the KG
102 for use as a Yaw rate signal. In addition to going to the output, the pulses go to a second pair
of summation gates where similar pulses from the slaving circuit are added to the pulse train. Here
again, the desired direction of slaving activity determines which summing gate the pulses enter
through.
From here, the pulses enter a two-phase-state generator. This generator reconstructs the wave-
form required for the stepper motor operation in the KI 525 indicator which runs the heading dis-
play card. This waveform has the same format as the gyro input waveform except that it now in-
cludes the slaving pulses necessary to keep the display card aligned with the magnetic flux valve.
4.3.1 HEADING DISPLAY DRIVE DETAIL OPERATION
As explained above, exclusive OR Gate 1302 and Flip Flop I301 form the digital filter circuit. Gates
I302A and D serve to shape the input signals by increasing the switching speed of those signals
prior to exciting flip flops I301 A and B. A mechanical analogy will be used to describe the basic
operation of the filter, figure 4-4.
The KG 102 gyro output signal is represented by the car labeled "X" above. This car moves along
the upper rail in one-quarter degree increments represented by the letter designations A, B, C, etc.
The car labeled "Y" is pulled along the lower rail by a cable connected to Car "X". As seen in figure
4-4, "Y" trails behind "X" by a quarter degree increment. When "X" reverses direction, Figure 4-4,
B, the cable goes slack until it reaches position B, Figure 4-4, C, thus causing no motion of car Y.
In this manner, oscillatory motion of Car "X" that does not exceed one half degree will produce no
motion of Car "Y". This feature is the primary objective of the filter circuit; that is to prevent the
compass card in the KI 525 indicator from responding to vibration induced output from the KG 102
gyro.
Figure 4-5 shows the schematic and the time relationship between the waveforms at various
points in the filter circuit.
Starting at period A with voltage levels as shown, three output transitions from the KG 102 gyro
will be shown along with the resulting filter output waveforms that drive the KI 525 Compass Card.
Exclusive OR Gates I302 B and C provide the clocking signals to Flip Flops I301 A and B. These
Flip Flops transfer the data at the "D" inputs to the "Q" outputs on the positive going transition of
the clock signal.
At period B, shaping Gate I302A switches from a logic 1 to a logic 0. This, together with the logic
1 at the Q output of I301B pin 9 (opposite of Q output of 1301B pin 8) produces a logic 1 at pin 6
of Gate I302B. Since this represents a positive going transition at the clock input of Flip Flop
I301A, the logic 1 signal at the "D" input will be transferred to the Q output pin 5. The Q output, pin
6 will switch to a logic 0 as shown in Figure 4-5. As a result of this transition, exclusive OR Gate
I302C switches to a logic 0 in preparation for the input transition C which will cause it to switch
back to a logic 1, providing the positive going clock transitions for Flip Flop I301B. When input tran-
sition C does occur, the logic 0 at I302A is transferred to I301B pin 9. The Q output pin 8 switches
to a logic 1 at the same time as shown in Figure 4-5. At input transition D, input Gate I302A switch-
es to a logic 1, causing output I301A pin 6 to also switch high. It is clear that each input transition
produces an output on the opposite channel. In a sense, the output is always one step behind the
input as was described in the mechanical analogy Figure 4-4. At this point, we will reverse the
direction of the gyro rotation and observe the similarity between the compass display and the anal-
ogy used above.
At period F in Figure 4-5, the output of Gate I302A switches to a logic 0. Since this gate also con-
tributed the previous transition (Period D) we know a direction reversal has occurred because the
two inputs alternate during periods of constant direction activity. This transition causes the output
of Exclusive or I302B to transition to a logic 0. Since this represents a negative going clock signal
to Flip Flop I301A, it does not change state. This is similar to the situation depicted in the analogy
Figure 4-4, Condition B. At Period G, input Gate I302D switches to a logic 1 causing the clock sig-
nal at I302C to transition to a logic 1 also. This will cause the logic 0 at the input to Flip Flop I301B
to be transferred to the output, but the output U301B pin 9) is already a logic 0 (opposite of Q out-
put I301B pin 8) so no change of state occurs. We have now reached the condition depicted in the
analogy Figure 4-4, C. All of the "slack" has been taken up and any addition transitions in the same
direction will produce corresponding motion of the compass card. This happens at Period H where
the input transition at I302A causes a positive going clock signal at the output of I302B, transfer-
ring the logic 1 at the input of Flip Flop I301A to the Q output. This also results in the logic 0 tran-
sition at the Q output of I301A.
The output of the filter is connected to NAND gates I101A and B and INVERTERS I102C and D
shape the input gyro waveforms in preparation of exciting the four one-shots. It will be noticed that
outputs are obtained from both sides of the inverter in the shaping circuit, This creates four wave-
forms, each pair being 180 degrees out of phase with each other and 90 degrees out of phase
with the other pair. It is further noticed that each of these four outputs excite one and only one of
the one-shots. Each output also controls two gates that steer the one-shot pulses to the correct
heading rotation line, i.e. CW rotation only permits pulses to appear at the output of I106B and at
I106A for CCW rotation. Figure 4-6 (top) illustrates the four waveforms as they appear on either
side of inverters I102C and D. This illustration will be used to trace the operation of the steering
circuit through a CW and a CCW cycle of operation. The one-shots are triggered by the negative
going transition of the input originating at pin D or E of the connector and is steered by the state
of the other input. In this way, the steering signal has long since stabilized by the time the one-
shot pulse arrives, avoiding race conditions arising from lags in the switching circuitry.
A typical CW cycle may begin with a negative transition at the output of I102C which result9 in a
one-shot pulse at I102F as shown. This pulse is connected to I104A and B, however, 1104B is
shut off by the low state of I102D, thus only I104A transmits the pulse. This output is connected
to I106B and thence to the output on the YAW CW line, Logic gate I101B is next to transmit a neg-
ative transition. This transition results in a pulse at the output of I103A which is connected to gates
I105C and D. As before, only one of these can transmit the pulse. Since I101A is in the high logic
state, it will allow the pulse to pass through I105D to which it is connected. It will immediately be
noted that I105D is also summed into I106B where it is tied to the output YAW CW line. Next in
line is I101A resulting in a pulse at I102A and thence at I104C resulting from the logic high at
I102D. This pulse is also connected to I106B. The last pulse of this cycle results from the negative
transition at I102D. A pulse occurs at I103F and then at I105B where it is transmitted to I106B.
This sequence will continue as long as the gyro is rotated in a CW direction and the pulses will
only appear at pin s corresponding to CW rotation of the heading gyro.
Counter clockwise rotation of the heading gyro results in a similar train of pulses on the YAW CCW
line at pin f. This sequence is shown in Figure 4-7 beginning on the right side (Line F) and pro-
ceeding right to left.
Beginning with the negative transition at 1102D and following the pulse, generated at I103F to
I105A and B, it is clear that only I105A will transmit due to the logic high at I101A. I105A is con-
nected to I106A which sums all of the CCW pulses and transmits them to pin f on the YAW CCW
line. Next to switch is I101A resulting in a pulse at I102A. The logic high at I101B steers pulse
through 1104D and thence to I106A. Following I101A is I101B resulting in a pulse at I103A. The
logic high at I102C directs the pulse to I105C and thence to I106A. Lastly, the transition at I102C
results in a pulse at I102F and steered through I104B by the logic high at I102D to I106A.
From I106A and B, the CCW and CW pulses go to gates I107A and D respectively where they are
summed with the CCW and CW slaving pulses. The origin of these pulses will be explained later.
Following the summation of the gyro and slaving pulses, a reconstruction process begins whereby
the original gyro output waveforms, plus the slaving transitions are formed from the CCW and CW
pulses appearing at I107A and D.
Forming the heart of the reconstruction circuitry, are two D-type flip-flops, the output of which take
on the value of the input (pins 2 and 12) at the end of the clock pulse (pins 3 and 11). These clock
pulses are nothing more than the summation of the CW and CCW pulses at I107A and D summed
together at I108C. Figures 4-4 and 4-5 trace a CW and CCW cycle through the reconstruction pro-
cess resulting in a set of waveforms that have a striking resemblance to those appearing at pins
D and E of the gyro input connector.
A CW reconstruction cycle shown in Figure 4-8 begins with both flip-flops, I110A (5) and B (9) in
the high logic state, (line A). Since the CW pulses only appear at the output of I107D, a positive
transition will occur at I101D when the first CW pulse arrives. This logic ONE state along with the
steady state logic ZERO at I101C, forcing I101D to latch up in the logic ONE condition until a CCW
pulse occurs. This signal enables gates I108A and B, while inhibiting gates I109 B and C due to
the inversion of the logic ONE signal by inverter I103D. Since the output FF I110A pin 5 is high, it
along with the logic ONE at I110D, will produce the ZERO at 1108A, and thence a logic ONE at
I109A to the input of I110B. As mentioned above, the FF will take on the value of the input at the
end of the clock pulse, but since the output I110B is already high, no change will occur. Unlike the
input of I108A which is connected to the Q output of I110A, its counterpart, I108B, has its input
connected to the Q output of I110B. Since the Q output is of the opposite polarity of the Q output,
a logic ZERO appears at the input of I108B producing a logic ONE at the output and thence a logic
ZERO at I109D which is tied to the input of I110A. At the end of the next clock pulse, this logic
ZERO will be transferred to the output of I110A as shown in Figure 4-8 one clock pulse after time
A. The Q output of each FF will always be the opposite of the Q output of that flip-flop. Now that
I110A (5) has switched to a logic ZERO, I108A will go high, followed by a logic ZERO at I109A
and thence to I110B. This zero will be transferred to the output of I110B at the end of the next clock
pulse as shown at time B in Figure 4-8. This results in a logic ONE at the input of I108B which
passes through I109D to I110A as a logic ONE. At the end of the next clock pulse, I110A (5) will
switch high and provide a logic ONE at the input to I110B. In this manner, the flip-flops switch ON
and OFF in an alternate fashion resulting in the reproduction of the two-phase state signal required
by the KI 525 stepper motor.
Reconstruction of the CCW cycle is essentially the same as the CW sequence except that gates
I109B and C are now enabled by I103D and I108A and B are inhibited by I101D. When the CCW
pulses appear at I107A, they cause I101C and D to latch up in the opposite state where I101D is
a logic ZERO. This state reversal simply connects I110A (6) instead of I110A (5) to I110B, and
1110B (9) instead of I110B (8) to I110A. The sequence can be reconstructed by following the
waveforms shown in Figure 4-9, going from right to left.
In addition to providing steering data for the reconstruction circuitry, the flip-flops also provide
drive current for the four stepper motor switching transistors Q101, 102, 103 and 104. These tran-
sistors supply the ground return for alternate pairs of motor coils in response to the flip-flop com-
mands. Diodes CR129, 130, 131, and 132 are connected across the motor coils to eliminate the
large reverse voltage that would occur when the coils are opened.
During manual slave operation, zero volts is present at pin c preventing Q107 from conducting.
This allows current to flow through R118, R115 and CR105 to timing capacitor C112. In addition,
the voltage at the collector of Q107 is sufficiently high to represent a logic ONE to I114E which
transmits a logic ZERO to gates I113B and C, inhibiting them. Inputs I113D (13) and I113A (1) are
connected to the clockwise and counter-clockwise manual slave switches, Q105 and Q106 re-
spectively. When no slave command is present, pins j and n are at ground potential resulting in a
logic ONE at the collectors of Q105 and Q106. This results in logic ZERO at I113A and D. These
outputs are connected to I114D and C where logic ONES inhibit gates I107B and C preventing
any pulses from entering the gyro circuit through I107A and D. In addition, the logic ZERO at I113A
and D generate a logic ONE at I111A and a ZERO at I114F. This ZERO inhibits I108D, preventing
timer circuit I115 from oscillating and producing slaving pulses. When the CW or CCW slave com-
mand is activated, a logic ONE will appear at j or n respectively. This will cause Q105 or Q106 to
turn on, supplying a logic ZERO to I113D or A respectively. The output of this gate will be a logic
ONE which will be transmitted through I111A, I114F, to I108D where the timer inhibit will be re-
moved. This allows the timer to generate slaving pulses at 24Hz appearing at I107B and C. The
output at I113D or A will pass through I114C or D to the other input of I107C or B, where it will
allow the slaving pulses to pass through and sum with the gyro pulses at I107D or A.
When the auto-slave function is engaged, a logic ONE appears at c, turning on I116 and Q107.
The output of I116 at pin 3 goes to a logic ONE and supplies timing current through CR106, R114
and C112 causing the timer I115 to generate slaving pulses at 14Hz. After approximately two min-
utes, capacitor C111 will have charged through R112 to 66 percent of the supply voltage, and
cause pin 3 of I116 to return to a logic ZERO. When this occurs, charging current no longer flows
through CR106, but through R113, reducing the pulse frequency to one pulse every five seconds.
A logic ZERO appearing at Q107 will generate a logic ONE at I114E and thence at the inputs of
I113B and C removing the inhibit formerly present at these gates. The other input to gates I113B
and C come from a phase detector connected to the magnetic flux valve. From the flux valve, the
magnetic heading signal enters the KG 102 through pins v and w. This signal is a very low mag-
nitude and somewhat distorted. Capacitor C120 shifts the phase of the 800 Hz flux valve signal to
cause it to be in phase or out of phase with the reference 800Hz supplied from timer I220 in the
power supply section (Section 4.2 above). Resistors R127, R128, R129 and R130; capacitors
C118 and C119; and amplifier I118A form a second order filter designed to accentuate the 800Hz
component of the input signal and greatly attenuate all other frequencies. From I118A, the wave-
form passes to a demodulator or phase detector, consisting of switching FETS Q108 and Q109;
Resistors R131, R132, R134, R138, and R139; capacitors C131, C122, C123 and C124; and am-
plifier I118B. The 800Hz reference signal causes transistor Q122 to switch ON and OFF, supply-
ing the gates of Q108 and Q109 through CR111 and CR112 with alternating +15VDC and ground.
When Q109 is off, +15VDC forces Q108 and Q109 to shut off because of the reverse biased gate-
drain junction. This allows one-half cycle of the signal current to pass through R131 and E132 to
the inverting side (pin 6) of I118B. Since Q109 is OFF, no signal current will pass to the non-in-
verting side of Q118B. During the next half-cycle of the 800Hz waveform, Q122 is conducting and
grounds the gates of the two FETS. This allows signal current to pass through Q109 to the non-
inverting side of I118B and to be shorted to ground through Q108 on the inverting side.
The polarity of the signal current, however, will be opposite to what it was during the previous half-
cycle and will generate the same polarity signal at the output of I118B. This polarity positive, neg-
ative, or zero (zero in the case of no slaving error), will determine which of the slaving switches,
I119A or I119B will turn on and allow CW or CCW slaving pulses to be summed with the gyro puls-
es. Capacitors C121, C122, C123, and C124 filter the pulsating DC voltage at the output of I118B.
This signal now represents the difference in magnetic direction as measured by the KMT 112 flux
valve, and the magnetic heading as displayed on the KI 525 indicator and displays this difference
on the slave meter connected to pin k through resistor R179 in the KA 51.
Besides operating the slave meter the DC signal also operates a slave switch consisting of ampli-
fiers I119A and B along with the associated resistors. When the output of I118B is less than ap-
proximately ±0.5VDC, both amplifiers, I119A and B will be biased full negative by the influence of
the -15VDC supply through resistors R145 and R146 respectively. Resistor R147 and zener diode
CR113, which will conduct in the forward biased mode when a negative voltage is applied, limits
the input to gate I113B to -0.6VDC. Resistor diode combination R148 and CR114 perform the
same function between amplifier I119B and gate I113C. This negative voltage corresponds to a
logic ZERO at I113B and C and prevents a slave command from reaching I113A or D which serve
as a sum point for the auto and manual slave commands. As the magnetic heading as sensed by
the flux valve becomes larger than the heading displayed on the KI 525 due to drift in the direc-
tional gyro, an 800Hz signal which is out of phase with the 800Hz reference signal from the KG
102 power supply appears at pin v. This signal results in a positive voltage at the output of I118B
and causes I119B to switch from approximately -13VDC to approximately +14.5VDC. Resistor
R148 and zener diode CR114 limit the voltage at the input to gate I113 to about 4. 5VDC. This
results in a logic ZERO at the output of I113C and a logic ONE at I113D permitting slaving pulses
to sum with the YAW CW pulses at I107D. These pulses, which represent a quarter of a degree
of heading, occur at the ratio of one every five seconds. This computes out to an auto slave rate
of three degrees a minute. When the displayed heading comes into conformance with the flux
valve heading, I119B returns to -13VDC and the slaving pulses are discontinued. If the displayed
heading becomes greater than the flux valve heading, an in-phase 800Hz signal appears at pin v
and generates a negative voltage at the output of I118B. This causes I119 to switch to +14. 5 DC,
removing the inhibit on I113B, and allowing slaving pulses to sum With the gyro YAW CCW pulses
at I107A.
SECTION V
MAINTENANCE
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This section deals with the testing, overhaul, and troubleshooting procedures for the KG 102 Di-
rectional Gyro.
a) Epk 10 ±2v
b) Period T = 2.5 ±0.25ms
12. Measure the AC ripple voltage with an rms voltmeter on the following pins:
a) Pin H 0.1 VRMS Max
b) Pin K 0.1 VRMS Max
c) Pin F 0.5 VRMS Max
d) Pin T 0.1 VRMS Max
13. Switch the 14V/28V power switch on the tester OFF and the 14V-28V switch on the
unit to 28VDC. Switch the 14V/28V tester switch ON. Record the following voltag-
es:
a) Gyro Connector Pin A to B 26 ±5, -3VAC
b) Gyro Connector Pin F +15 ± 1.0VDC
c) Gyro Connector Pin J -15 ±1.0VDC
d) Gyro Connector Pin C +15 ±0.5VDC
e) Unit Connector Pin F +15 ±2VDC
14. Rotate the slew time pot fully CCW and use the DIR switch to establish +15VDC at
Pin L and Pin S.
Pin L +15 ±2VDC
Pin S +15 ±2VDC
Pin N 0.0 ±0.4VDC
Pin P 0.10 ±0.4VDC
15. Use the DIR switch to establish +15VDC at Pin N and Pin P.
Pin L 0.0 ±0.4VDC
Pin S 0.0 ±0.4VDC
Pin N +15 ±2VDC
Pin P +15 ±2VDC
16. Switch the DIR switch to CW and measure the pulse width at Pin f. There shall be
four pulses for each cycle at Pin L. There shall be no pulses at Pin s.
Pin F pulse width .8 ±0.4ms
17. Switch the DIR switch to CCW and measure the pulse width at Pin s. There shall
be four pulses for each cycle at Pin L. There shall be no pulses at pin f. Pin s pulse
width .8 ±0.4ms. Disconnect power and remove the unit.
5.2.6 GYRO TEST
1) Connect the gyro to the test circuit as shown in Figure 5-8. Switch the 14v-28v
switch on the unit to 14V, the GYRO/SIM switch to SIM, and the 14V/28V power
switch to 14V.
2) Monitor the gyro current with an AC voltmeter on the 1 volt scale and switch the
GYRO/SIM switch to Gyro. Record the AC voltage and measure the time for the
voltage to stabilize at a final value. Record that value.
Starting voltage 0.38 ±0.10VAC
Spin up time 3 minutes max
Running voltage 0.29 ±0.08VAC
3) Measure the DC voltage at Pins D and E.
Pin D +8.3 ±0.8VDC or -6.3 ±0. 6VDC
Pin E +8.3 ±0.8 VDC or -6.3 ±0. 6VDC
4) Carefully rotate the gyro until the D and E voltages are opposite to that measure in
the previous step.
Pin D -6.3 ±0.6VDC or +8.3 ±0.8VDC
Pin E -6.3 ± 0.6 VDC or +8.3 ±0.8 VDC
5) Record the following voltages on the gyro connector.
Pins A to B 26 ±3VAC
Pin C +5 ±0.2VDC
Pin F +15 ±0. 5VDC
Pin J - 15 ± 0. 5VDC
6) Rotate the turntable CW at 1800 deg/min and measure the rise and fall times of the
waveforms on Pins D and E.
a) Pin D rise time 500us Max
b) Pin D fall time 500us Max
c) Pin E rise time 500us Max
Unit Connector
p to t _____________ 26 ±3VAC
_____________ 400 ±30Hz
A to t _____________ 10 ±2.5VAC
F to D _____________ 14 ±1.5VDC
H to Y _____________ 15 ± 1VDC
K to Y _____________ -15 ± 1VDC
T to V _____________ 5 ±0.5VDC
L _____________ 14±1.5VDC or
_____________ 0.0 ±0.4VDC
N _____________ Opposite of L
S _____________ 14 ±1.5VDC or
_____________ 0.0 ±0.4VDC
P _____________ Opposite of S
Compass Card _____________ No Motion
4) Flux Valve input CCW High Speed _____________ 114 ±25 sec
Record start HDG ________ HDG change _____________ 400 ± 50 deg
Record stop HDG ________ Rotation _____________ CW
Slave OFF, ON Low Speed interval _____________ 5 ±1 sec
Pin k _____________ -3. 5 ±.5VDC
5) Flux Valve input for 0.1 VAC at Pin v Card _____________ CW Rotation
Slave OFF, ON Card _____________ High Speed 115 ±25 sec
6) Flux Valve input for 0.1 VAC at Pin v Card _____________ CCW Rotation
Slave OFF, ON Card _____________ High Speed 115 ±25 sec
7) NORTH under lubber line. Compass Card _____________ less than 1 deg motion.
CURRENT INTERRUPT for
less than one second.
L. Potentiometers
Inspect all potentiometers for evidence of damage or loose terminals, cracked in-
sulation or other irregularities.
M. Resistors, Fixed
Inspect the fixed resistors for cracked, broken, blistered, or charred bodies and
loose, broken, or improperly soldered connections. On chip resistors, be especially
alert for hairline cracks in the body and broken terminations.
N. RF Coils
Inspect all RF coils for broken leads, loose mountings, and loose, improperly sol-
dered, or broken terminal connections. Check for crushed, scratched, cut or
charred windings. Inspect the windings, leads, terminals and connections for cor-
rosion or physical damage. Check for physical damage to forms and tuning slug
adjustment screws.
O. Terminal Connections Soldered
(1) Inspect for cold-soldered or resin joints. These joints present a po-
rous or dull, rough appearance. Check for strength of bond using
the points of a tool.
(2) Examine the terminals for excess solder, protrusions from the joint,
pieces adhering to adjacent insulation, and particles lodged be-
tween joints, conductors, or other components.
(3) Inspect for insufficient solder and unsoldered strands of wire pro-
truding from the conductor at the terminal. Check for insulation that
is stripped back too far from the terminal.
(4) Inspect for corrosion at the terminal.
P. Transformers
(1) Inspect for signs of excessive heating, physical damage to the case,
cracked or broken insulation, and other abnormal conditions.
(2) Inspect for corroded, poorly soldered, or loose connecting leads or
terminals.
Q. Wiring/Coaxial Cable
Inspect wiring in chassis for breaks in insulation, conductor breaks, cut or broken
lacing and improper dress in relation to adjacent wiring or chassis.
5.3.2 CLEANING
A. General
This section contains information to aid in the cleaning of the component parts and
subassemblies of the unit.
WARNING:
GOGGLES ARE TO BE WORN WHEN USING
PRESSURIZED AIR TO BLOW DUST AND
DIRT FROM EQUIPMENT. ALL PERSONNEL
SHOULD BE WARNED AWAY FROM THE IM-
MEDIATE AREA.
WARNING:
OPERATIONS INVOLVING THE USE OF A
CLEANING SOLVENT SHOULD BE PER-
FORMED UNDER A VENTILATED HOOD.
AVOID BREATHING SOLVENT VAPOR AND
FUMES; AVOID CONTINUOUS CONTACT
WITH THE SOLVENT. WEAR A SUITABLE
MASK, GOGGLES, GLOVES, AND AN APRON
WHEN NECESSARY. CHANGE CLOTHING
UPON WHICH SOLVENTS HAVE BEEN
SPILLED.
WARNING:
OBSERVE ALL FIRE PRECAUTIONS FOR
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. USE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS IN A HOOD PROVIDED WITH
SPARK-PROOF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
AND AN EXHAUST FAN WITH SPARKPROOF
BLADES.
CAUTION:
DO NOT ALLOW SOLVENT TO RUN INTO
SLEEVES OR CONDUIT THAT COVERS
WIRES CONNECTED TO INSERT TERMI-
NALS.
1. Exterior
(a) Wipe dust cover and front panel with a lint-free cloth dampened with
denatured alcohol.
(b) For cleaning connectors, use the following procedure.
(1) Wipe dust and dirt from bodies, shells, and cable
clamps using a lint-free cloth moistened with dena-
tured alcohol.
(2) Wipe parts dry with a clean, dry lint-free cloth.
(3) Remove dirt and lubricant from connector inserts, in-
sulation, and terminals using a small soft bristled
brush moistened with denatured alcohol.
(4) Dry the inserts with an air jet.
(c) Remove cover(s).
(d) If necessary, open any blocked ventilation holes by first saturating
the debris clogging the apertures with denatured alcohol and then
blowing the loosened material out with an air stream.
2. Interior
The following solvents are no longer recommended for benchtop or
rework cleaning of printed circuit boards, modules, or sub-assem-
blies.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE SOLVENT TO CLEAN PARTS
COMPOSED OF OR CONTAINING NYLON OR
RUBBER GROMMETS. CLEAN THESE
ITEMS WITH MILD LIQUID DISHWASHING
DETERGENT AND WATER. USE DETER-
GENT FOR THIS PURPOSE ONLY.
CAUTION:
DUPONT VERTREL SMT DOES HAVE GEN-
ERAL MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY PROB-
LEMS WITH POLYCARBONATE, POLYSTY-
RENE, AND RUBBER. IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THESE MATERIALS BE CLEANED
WITH DENATURED ALCOHOL.
CAUTION:
DO NOT ALLOW EXCESS CLEANING SOL-
VENT TO ACCUMULATE IN ANY OF THE AD-
JUSTMENT SCREW CREVICES AND THERE-
BY SOFTEN OR DISSOLVE THE ADJUST-
MENT SCREW EPOXY SEALANT.
CAUTION:
AVOID AIR-BLASTING SMALL TUNING COILS
AND OTHER DELICATE PARTS BY HOLDING
THE AIR NOZZLE TOO CLOSE. USE BRUSH-
ES CAREFULLY ON DELICATE PARTS.
CAUTION:
IMPROPER CLEANING CAN RESULT IN SUR-
FACE LEAKAGE AND CONDUCTIVE PARTIC-
ULATES, SUCH AS SOLDER BALLS OR ME-
TALLIC CHIPS, WHICH CAN CAUSE ELEC-
TRICAL SHORTS. SEVERE IONIC CONTAM-
INATION FROM HANDLING AND FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS CAN RE-
SULT IN HIGH RESISTANCE OR OPEN CIR-
CUITS.
CAUTION:
ULTRASONIC CLEANING CAN DAMAGE
CERTAIN PARTS AND SHOULD GENERALLY
BE AVOIDED.
NOTE:
Solvents may be physically applied in several ways
including agitation, spraying, brushing, and vapor
degreasing. The cleaning solvents and methods
used shall have no deleterious effect on the parts,
connections, and materials being used. If sensitive
components are being used, spray is recommended.
Uniformity of solvent spray flow should be maxi-
mized and wait-time between soldering and cleaning
should be minimized.
NOTE:
Clean each module subassembly. Then remove any
foreign matter from the casting.
NOTE:
When necessary to disturb the dress of wires and
cables, note the positions before disturbing and re-
store them to proper dress after cleaning.
5.3.3 REPAIR
A. General
This section contains information required to perform limited repairs on the unit.
The repair or replacement of damaged parts in airborne electronic equipment usu-
ally involves standard service techniques. In most cases, examination of drawings
and equipment reveals several approaches to perform a repair. However, certain
repairs demand following an exact repair sequence to ensure proper operation of
the equipment. After correcting a malfunction in any section of the unit, it is recom-
mended that a repetition of the functional test of the unit be performed.
B. Repair Precautions
1. Ensure that all ESDS and MOS handling precautions are followed.
2. Perform repairs and replace components with power disconnected
from equipment.
3. Use a conductive table top for repairs and connect table to ground
conductors of 60Hz and 400Hz power lines.
4. Replace connectors, coaxial cables, shield conductors, and twisted
pairs only with identical items.
5. Reference “component side” of a printed circuit board in this manual
means the side on which components are located; “solder side” re-
fers to the other side. The standard references are as follows: near-
side is the component side; farside is the solder side; on surface
mount boards with components on both sides, the nearside is the
side that has the J#### and P#### connector numbers.
6. When repairing circuits, carefully observe lead dress and compo-
nent orientation. Keep leads as short as possible and observe cor-
rect repair techniques.
CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS ELECTRO-
STATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESDS) DE-
VICES. EQUIPMENT MODULES AND ESDS
DEVICES MUST BE HANDLED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH SPECIAL ESDS HANDLING
PROCEDURES.
3. Melt solder in each hole, and using a desoldering tool, remove sol-
der from each hole.
4. Insert replacement component observing correct orientation.
5. Solder component in place from farside of board. Avoid solder runs.
No solder is required on contacts where no traces exist.
WARNING
CONFORMAL COATING CONTAINS TOXIC
VAPORS! USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VEN-
TILATION.
1. Clean repaired area of printed circuit board per instructions in the
Cleaning section of this manual.
2. Apply Conformal Coating, Humiseal #1B-31 HYSOL PC20-35M-01
(Humiseal Division, Columbia Chase Corp., 24-60 Brooklyn
Queens Expressway West, Woodside, N.Y., 11377) P/N 016-
01040-0000.
3. Shake container well before using.
4. Spray or brush surfaces with smooth, even strikes. If spraying, hold
nozzle 10-15 inches from work surface.
5. Cure time is ten minutes at room temperature.
WARNING
REMOVE ALL POWER FROM THE UNIT BE-
FORE DISASSEMBLY OF ANY MODULE. BE-
SIDES BEING DANGEROUS TO LIFE, VOLT-
AGE TRANSIENTS CAN CAUSE CONSIDER-
ABLE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN DISCON-
NECTING AND RECONNECTING MULTIPLE
PIN CONNECTORS, TO ENSURE THAT THE
CONNECTORS ARE NOT DAMAGED BY MIS-
ALIGNMENT OF THE PINS.
CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS ELECTRO-
STATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESDS) DE-
VICES. EQUIPMENT, MODULES, AND ESDS
DEVICES MUST BE HANDLED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH SPECIAL ESDS HANDLING
PROCEDURES.
Experience gained in the testing of the gyro will tell much about bearing perfor-
mance. Ball bearings, when axially loaded to nominal values, should feel "smooth"
when rotated. There should be no detectable snagging of balls in the races, and no
ball and retainer wrap-up which is indicated by momentary increases in the friction.
Roughness, snagging and wrap-up as well as inner-outer race misalignment are all
detrimental in gimbal operation because of the very small rotational rates that are
typical of gimbal movement.
E. Spin axis bearing faults are more evident during operation because of the high ro-
tational velocity. A gyro motor assembly may be bench mounted and spin perfor-
mance observed, felt and heard as power is applied or during run-down. Preload
conditions can be felt with power off by holding motor shaft between thumb and
forefinger while rotating or spinning the rotor.
F. Encoder disc should be bonded firmly for full 360 degrees of contact with the spac-
er beneath it. The Fiberglas spacer, must, in turn, be firmly bonded for 360 degrees
to the outer gimbal shoulder. Any separation between outer gimbal and Fiberglas
spacer may be repaired with application of Hysol (part number 005-02002-0061)
providing that perpendicularity of the encoder disc to the outer gimbal axis is held
within 0.003 inch total indicator reading. Use a pointed applicator to apply Hysol to
the fissure where parts have separated. Cure the adhesive at room ambient tem-
perature and humidity.
G. If encoder disc perpendicularity limit (0.003 inch TIR) is exceeded, no attempt
should be made to reseat the disc to meet the requirement. Replace entire gimbal
assembly (25) if perpendicularity is out of limit.
H. Carefully examine, with optical magnification, the reticle pattern on the encoder
disc. Theoretically the LED light falls midway, radially speaking, in the reticle pat-
tern. Allowing for radial stack-up of all tolerances involved, discrepancies in the
window pattern can not be tolerated except at extreme inner and outer ends of the
windows. Scratches and/or transparencies in the black opaqued section, and irreg-
ularity of the edges of the windows will produce erroneous signals if they appear in
the critical pattern band. Transparent (or even translucent) spots in the opaque
web will cause a random spurious signal which would be unacceptable. A random
opaque material in a window area will disrupt the trigger increment (as, for exam-
ple, a small spatter of solder) such that it will not occur at the precise edge of a win-
dow.
I. Rotate gimbal disc assembly and observe the inner or outer ends of the windows
for runout. Runout shall not exceed 0. 002 inch total indicator reading.
J. Examine circuit board assembly for signs of burned (overheated) components and
poor solder joints.
5.5.2 GYRO CLEANING
5.5.2.1 Cleaning of Parts
Parts cleaning procedures given in the manual are primarily applicable to repair and reassembly
at overhaul facilities. New parts from supply sources should be handled with same procedures as
used parts to ensure that parts are properly cleaned, have all protective coatings removed, and
are ready for installation.
c. Vacuum Source
f. Electric Oven
h. Pipe Cleaners
5.5.2.3 CLEANING
All individual fabricated metal parts except ball bearings, may be cleaned by submersion, by
brushing or by spraying with DuPont Vertrel SMT. Remove excess solvent after cleaning by blow-
ing with clean, dry compressed air or vacuum dry the parts. Other parts require specific handling
as follows:
1) Assemblies which can not be submerged in a solvent because of adhesive joint or
ball bearings can generally be brush cleaned with DuPont Vertrel SMT. Rapid dry
with compressed air or with vacuum.
2) Molded plastic parts may be cleaned with DuPont Vertrel SMT. Rapid drying is re-
quired following cleaning.
3) Gold plated brushes and slip rings should be gently cleaned by applying DuPont
Vertrel SMT with an artist’s brush or a cotton swab. Rapid removal of excess solvent
is necessary to prevent possible attack on adjacent molded components.
4) Switch assemblies usually require only dry brushing with a vacuum source. If nec-
essary, brush application of DuPont Vertrel SMT followed by rapid drying may be
used.
5) Circuit board assembly may be cleaned by brushing with DuPont Vertrel SMT. Rapid
drying should follow cleaning.
6) Denatured alcohol may be used to clean soldering flux from around terminals, but
care must be exercised that the alcohol does not remove artwork on circuit board.
7) Bearing retainer and bearing bores must have all old epoxy removed. Clean with Du-
Pont Vertrel SMT.
CAUTION:
Do not allow solvents in lubricated area.
8) All bearing surfaces which are to receive an application of epoxy during assembly
should be cleaned with DuPont Vertrel SMT just prior to epoxy application.
9) Use care when cleaning ball bearings that solvent does not get past the shields and
into the bearing lubrication pockets or ball tracks. Solvents should be applied in
small quantities with an artist’s brush, cotton swab or pipe cleaner. (Brush, swab or
pipe cleaner should, itself, be thoroughly cleaned in solvent before using on the
bearings).
10) The emulsion on the encoder disc attached to the outer gimbal is practically imper-
vious to all of the suggested cleaning solvents. Care must be used to ensure that
the glass or emulsion is not scratched. Do not attempt removal of very thin coats of
translucent or transparent materials from the reticle pattern area. Such materials,
unless they could cause mechanical interference, are of no consequence outside
the reticle pattern area.
5.5.3 GYRO DISASSEMBLY /ASSEMBLY (Reference Figure 5-1)
NOTE:
FOR THIS PARTICULAR GYRO, ALL WARRANTY
REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE FAC-
TORY.
5.5.3.1 DISASSEMBLY
General disassembly of the Remote Digital Directional Gyro Assembly is not recommended. Dis-
assembly the gyro only to the extent necessary to trace a malfunction and accomplish necessary
repair or parts replacement. When reference is made in the disassembly procedure to parts which
appear in the Illustrated Parts List of this manual, an index number reference is included to aid in
identification of the part. Referring to the exploded view in such cases will show assembly rela-
tionship.
A. COVER REMOVAL
Remove two screws (4) and two flat washers (5) that secure cover (3). Pull cover off
gyro frame and remove preformed packing (6).
B. SWITCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
After cover has been removed (para. A. ), switch assembly (7) can be removed as
follows:
3) Open cable clamps (20) by bending loop open to free lead wires.
4) Remove two screws (9) which secure switch assembly (7) to top plate assem-
bly (18), and remove shims (8) from between top plate assembly and switch
assembly.
5) Carefully slide switch assembly radially outward until clear of the encoder
disc.
3) Remove two screws (12) and one screw (11). Lift off circuit board assembly
(10) and three stops (13) from under the board in line with attaching screw
holes.
D. MOTOR REMOVAL
After the cover has been removed (para. A.) the gyro motor (39) may be removed
with gimbal assembly (25) remaining in the frame (24) as follows, or the gyro motor
removal may be accomplished after the rotor housing assembly (46) and rotor hous-
ing cap (37) have been removed from the outer gimbal and encoder disc assembly
as noted in step G.
1) Note wire colors at the three terminals in rotor housing cap (37, figure 5-1) be-
fore disconnecting to aid in reassembly.
2) Unsolder leads from the three terminals. Separate and dress leads straight,
then withdraw from rotor housing cap along with insulation sleeving. Leads
must remain attached to slip rings at one end of the inner gimbal axis.
3) Remove four screws (38) that attach rotor housing cap (37) to the rotor hous-
ing assembly.
4) Remove any socket head setscrews (34) from bosses on rotor housing as-
sembly that have threaded holes parallel to motor spin axis.
5) Move inner and outer gimbal as necessary to bring impeller end of the motor
into position accessible through largest opening in the frame.
6) Attach special pulling tool to the rotor housing assembly, utilizing the tapped
holes parallel to spin axis through the bosses on the housing, aligning driver
on the tool with center of the motor shaft.
7) Carefully tighten driver of the tool to gradually increase pressure on the motor
shaft until epoxy seal is broken and motor end cap is pressed out of the hous-
ing.
8) Remove rotor housing cap (37) and motor assembly (39) from rotor housing
assembly (46). Remove any spacers (40) from the motor shaft at impeller end.
9) Clamp exposed end of motor shaft in a smooth bore Colette to hold motor
while removing rotor housing cap (37) from the motor shaft.
1) Install a smooth cylindrical tube between slip rings and brush block, which is
just large enough to hold brush wipers lifted off the slip rings during disassem-
bly.
2) Remove two screws (19) and screw (11) securing top plate assembly (18).
3) Grasp inner gimbal between thumb and forefinger at motor shaft ends, and
hold pressure on outer gimbal to keep it firmly seated in bearing at the end of
the frame (24) while carefully lifting top plate assembly (18) from the frame.
4) Carefully lay the top plate assembly over against the outside of the frame, pro-
tecting brushes, while still holding the inner gimbal.
5) With free hand, hold frame firmly and lift gimbal assembly (25) from the frame
being extremely careful that the encoder disc does not strike on frame. Re-
move ball bearing (21) from gimbal assembly if it retracted with the gimbal as-
sembly. If the ball bearing remained in the frame, do not remove unless the
bearing is suspect.
1) Remove two screws (27) which secure electrical contact brush (26) to outer
gimbal at the inner gimbal axis after sliding a smooth cylindrical tube, between
slip rings and brush block, which is just large enough to hold wipers off the slip
rings during removal.
2) Remove electrical contact brush from the outer gimbal and insert into a piece
of soft plastic tubing to protect the wipers.
3) Remove two screws (42) that secure each erection vane (41) to the outer gim-
bal and remove the two erection vanes.
4) Remove screws (33) that secure cam (32) to the outer gimbal and lift the cam
out of the gimbal.
5) Remove all epoxy and adhesive from the thread junction between brass bear-
ing retainer (44) and the outer gimbal.
7) Hold inner gimbal between thumb and forefinger at motor shaft ends to sup-
port the inner gimbal and, using a suitable spanner tool, back the retainer out
of the threads in the outer gimbal about 1/8 inch wile maintaining a force along
the inner gimbal axis to keep the shaft seated in bearing as it is backed out.
8) Support outer gimbal in an arbor so that ball bearing at slip ring end of the in-
ner gimbal axis can be pressed inward slightly. Be sure to use a pressing tool
that contacts outer race only of the ball bearing, clearing slip rings and bearing
inner race. Apply pressure to move the ball bearing inward slightly, breaking
epoxy seal on joint between bearing and outer gimbal bearing bore.
9) Carefully supporting the gimbal assembly to prevent damage to parts, use the
threaded bearing retainer as a jack, turning in with the spanner, against inner
gimbal along axis to press ball bearing at the slip ring end of the axis out of
the outer gimbal bearing bore. Remove the ball bearing from the inner gimbal
trunnion.
10) Supporting inner gimbal to prevent damage to inner gimbal slip rings, back
bearing retainer with ball bearing out of thread in outer gimbal. Remove the
ball bearing from the retainer.
11) Moving inner gimbal along its axis toward the threaded hole, enough clear-
ance should now be found for slip rings to clear inner surface of the outer gim-
bal. Remove inner gimbal.
12) Place the gimbal assembly (25) in a suitable holding fixture to prevent any
damage to the encoder disc.
1) Note wire colors to the three terminal studs to aid reassembly, then unsolder
leads from the terminal studs. Separate and dress leads straight, and with-
draw leads with sleeving from the motor end cap.
3) Remove two balance trim screws (34) from threaded holes parallel to the mo-
tor spin axis and install special pulling tool into the trim screw holes. Align driv-
er on the pulling tool to center on motor shaft.
4) Apply pressure to motor shaft with the driver of the special pulling tool to break
epoxy seal of end cover. Push motor shaft to the point where end cover and
motor can be removed together. Remove spacers from motor shaft at the im-
peller end.
5) Clamp accessible end of motor shaft in a smooth bore Colette and carefully
twist end cover off other end of the motor.
1) Note color of leads which run to the three terminals (E6, E7, and E8) on the
top plate assembly to aid in reassembly, and unsolder the leads. If necessary,
remove phase shift capacitor from terminals (E6 and E7).
2) Unsolder leads from the circuit board assembly (unless circuit board was pre-
viously removed) terminals 4, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
4) Note colors of leads and unsolder leads from the electrical contact brush (15)
unless the brush has been previously removed.
5) Ensuring that a bundle of leads with only wires that go to the connector is now
prepared, grasp the bundle firmly and pull at an angle such that the leads and
the tube (22) holding them to the channel in the frame are peeled out of the
frame.
NOTE:
Leave epoxy that remains on frame. It Will serve as
a channel for remounting the tube.
6) Using a suitable spanner wrench, remove bushing from inside the frame (24)
at back of the connector (23).
7) Remove epoxy from around the connector with suitable hand tools (a small
soldering iron with chisel tip is helpful).
8) Carefully twist to loosen, and then press out the connector pulling attached
wires with it.
1) Check individual leads of the cable assembly for proper connection to connec-
tor pins.
2) Model RCA16A-6 only has a violet wire connected to pin K. Pin K is unused
in Model RCA16A-5.
3) Remove mounting nut from back of connector (if installed) and thread loose
ends of the leads through the connector mounting hole in the frame.
6) Dress leads along bottom of frame and position tube (22) on leads into the
channel formed by original application of epoxy. Allow tube to extend out of
the frame about 1/8 inch.
7) Hold tube close to frame by propping across inside of frame. Bridge tube with
adhesive, part number 005-02002-0004, at several places to secure it to
frame. Position frame on its side with tube down and cure adhesive for two
hours at 140 deg. F.
1) Obtain three spacers (40), with a thickness totaling 0. 018 to 0. 020 inch, and
install on motor shaft at impeller end.
2) Lightly "butter" the shaft bore in the rotor housing assembly (46) with adhe-
sive, part number 005-02002-0004, so that shaft will be locked into the bore
but not so much that adhesive is forced into motor bearing.
3) Install the motor assembly, impeller end first, into the rotor housing assembly
so that motor shaft is entered into the prepared bore. Twist motor shaft as
necessary to ensure that it is seated in the bore. Position the rotor housing as-
sembly with open end up to keep the motor seated.
4) "Butter" shaft bore in rotor housing cap (37) with adhesive, part number 005-
02002-0004, so that motor shaft will be locked in place but not so much that
adhesive will be forced into motor bearing.
5) Keeping motor leads dressed into the groove in the motor shaft and free of
adhesive, install rotor housing cap over the motor shaft into place at end of
the rotor housing assembly. Cap must have cable retaining boss in line with
cable boss in the housing assembly and screw holes aligned with tapped
holes in the housing assembly. Secure the cap in place with four screws (38).
6) Hold motor with shaft vertical and rotor housing cap up so that weight of motor
is maintained against the spacers installed in step 1. Insert a clean plastic rod
through openings at the impeller end of the housing assembly and gently spin
the rotor, observing coast down to verify that rotor is free of any bind.
CAUTION:
If spin operation jars motor shaft upward away
from the spacers, press opposite end of the
shaft to restore bottomed condition.
7) Mount motor and housing assembly in a suitable rack to maintain position of
previous step while curing adhesive at 140’F for at least one hour.
8) Install inner gimbal slip ring leads with insulation sleeving through the lead re-
taining boss in the rotor housing cap. Dress leads along motor housing. The
insulation sleeving must be restrained in lead holes at each end with bonding
compound, part number 005-02002-0002.
9) Ensure that motor leads are straight, then knot the leads twice close to the
end of the motor shaft. Cut and strip motor leads to reach the three terminal
studs in the end cap. With inner gimbal held so that terminals are toward view-
er with the slip rings on right side, terminals are designated El, E2, and E3
reading from left to right. Solder slip ring leads and motor leads to the termi-
nals with a light soldering iron and 60/40 solder routing yellow leads to El,
green leads to E2 and motor violet lead to E3 with slip ring orange lead.
10) Dress all leads in close to the.end cap and clean soldered joints with alcohol .
11) Recheck rotational freedom of the gyro motor rotor as in preceding step 6) af-
ter the wiring process of preceding step 9).
1) Try bearing retainer (44) in the threaded hole at one end of inner gimbal axis
of the outer gimbal. Turning with a suitable spanner the bearing retainer must
run smoothly yet not be loose. If interference or seizing is found, lap the mat-
ing threads of retainer and gimbal with a paste made from jeweler’s red rouge
and light machine oil until the fit is smooth. Thoroughly clean all work residue
from the parts (including the thread areas).
2) Select a clean, serviceable ball bearing (45) for good slip fit over trunnion on
slip ring end the inner gimbal. Bearing must also be a slip fit in the bearing
bore of the outer gimbal at the brush block side. There must be no interfer-
ence with bearing fit at either place. Temporarily mark the bearing for assem-
bly at that position.
3) Select a clean, serviceable ball bearing (45) for good slip fit, without interfer-
ence, over trunnion on inner gimbal axis opposite the slip ring. Check the se-
lected bearing for slip fit in the bearing retainer (44). There must be no inter-
ference. Temporarily mark this bearing for assembly at the position opposite
the slip ring.
4) Place the bearing selected in preceding step 3) on a clean, flat, smooth sur-
face. "Butter" the bearing bore of threaded bearing retainer with adhesive,
part number 005-02002-0001 and push the retainer down over the selected
bearing (wrenching side of the retainer up) until face of the retainer and face
of the bearing are simultaneously in contact with the flat surface. Allow the re-
tainer and bearing to cure in this position for at least one hour at 140 deg. F.
5) Insert the inner gimbal carefully into the outer gimbal so that inner gimbal trun-
nion opposite the slip rings enters the threaded bore in the outer gimbal first.
With inner gimbal against the inside of the outer gimbal in the area of the
threaded bore, there will be clearance to bring the slip ring trunnion into the
outer gimbal and into line with the un-threaded bore.
6) Thread the bearing retainer (with bearing inside; step 4) into the threaded
bore of the outer gimbal, engaging inner gimbal trunnion in the bore of the
bearing in the retainer. Continue threading retainer into the outer gimbal until
trunnion at the slip ring side has been jacked into normal position in the bear-
ing bore.
7) Lightly "butter" the un-threaded bearing bore in the outer gimbal with adhe-
sive, part number 005-02002-0001, being very careful not to allow any of the
adhesive on the slip ring assembly or trunnion.
8) Using a clean tool, install the preselected ball bearing carefully over the slip
rings into the adhesive coated bore, engaging inside bore of the bearing with
the inner gimbal trunnion. Press bearing onto the trunnion until bottomed on
the inner gimbal. Tested with light force, there should be little or no end shake
along the inner gimbal axis at this time. The step which follows must be per-
formed during the pot life of the adhesive.
9) Orient the outer gimbal so that inner gimbal axis is vertical with the bearing
retainer down and hold in this position by suitable means which allows access
to the threaded retainer.
10) The flat machined surfaces, which provide clearance for the erection vanes,
are equal distance from the centerline of the motor shaft and are in the airport
area of the motor housing (inner gimbal). Centerline of the motor shaft and
centerline of the outer gimbal trunnions must lie within the same plane within
0.005 inch for proper gyro operation. To check for this condition, measure
from plane of the machined surface to the plane at near side of the outer gim-
bal trunnion with a suitable gage. Distance should measure between 0. 7145
and 0. 7165 inch. Adjust the threaded retainer as necessary to obtain this di-
mension. Firmly bottom upper inner gimbal bearing on inner gimbal and re-
seat in the adhesive following each retainer adjustment. Perform final check
of this dimension when adjustment is accomplished.
11) Leave the assembly oriented as in preceding step while curing the adhesive
for at least one hour at 140 deg. F.
12) Adjust end shake of the inner gimbal axis with the assembly at room temper-
ature. Turn the threaded retainer as necessary to permit an end shake that is
between 0.0005 and 0. 0015 inch. Use care not to break adhesive at slip ring
end by driving too hard when turning clockwise. With end shake set, inner
gimbal rotation should be firm and smooth.
13) Lock retainer in position by applying three small dots of adhesive, part number
005-02002-0004, which has gone thru its pot life and has become quite tacky.
Space dots equally around thread junction. Cure at room temperature for at
least two hours.
14) Install two setscrews (34) in inner gimbal threaded bosses parallel to the mo-
tor spin axis. Physically center each screw across the inner gimbal axis.
15) Install cam (32) and secure with two screws (33) onto inner gimbal near axis
end opposite slip ring.
16) Install two erection vanes (41) to outer gimbal with four screws (42) not tight-
ened completely.
17) Orient inner gimbal so that motor spin axis is perpendicular to outer gimbal
axis and then brace inner gimbal so it cannot move on its axis. Adjust one
erection vane so that the gap between the inner surface of the vane and the
machined surface around the air ports is 0. 020 ±0. 005 inch. Simultaneously
position straight edge of the vane so that it is parallel to and coincides with the
long side of the air port. Tighten the two screws to secure the vane ensuring
that the alignment is maintained. Adjust second erection vane in same man-
ner.
18) Install one setscrew (37) in each balance boss of the outer gimbal, inside of
gimbal at the encoder disc end. Position each screw midway in its boss.
19) Install nuts (29) on studs (30) as necessary, threading onto straight portion
about half way.
20) Install special screws (43) into tapped holes in outer gimbal near inner gimbal
axis.
21) If leads were unsoldered from the electrical contact brush (26), knot leads
close to the exit slot in the outer gimbal and wire the brush block with yellow
lead closest to the gimbal mounting face of the block, green lead next, and or-
ange lead farthest from the gimbal. Use SN 60/40 solder and a small soldering
iron. Wash soldered joints with alcohol.
22) Refer to paragraph D to assure wiper condition, then assembly the electrical
contact brush over the slip rings at the inner gimbal axis with rings close to the
brush block. Pull block slightly away from rings so that wipers are spread by
the rings. Secure the brush with screws (27), selecting shims (28) to provide
for wipers to be well centered on the slip rings.
23) Lock all mounting screws used on the gimbal assembly with adhesive, part
number 005-02002-0003, applied to the head of each screw for a minimum of
half the periphery at junction with the part attached.
D. BRUSH TENSION
New brushes are normally received with wiper tension preset. In unusual circum-
stances, used brushes, and on occasion new brushes,, require resetting. Wipers
should exit from molded block in pairs, parallel to mounting surface of the block.
Dress or re-align wipers as necessary with brass tweezers (or a tool made from a
sewing needle with head modified) so that each pair of wipers forms an isosceles
triangle with the molded base, wipers should just touch at tip ends (triangle apex).
Use care when adjusting not to kink the wipers.
E. GIMBAL BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS
Inner gimbal must be adjusted for static balance before adjustments are made to
balance the outer gimbal. It should be remembered that gimbal balance will be a
transient condition if there is too much end play in gimbal bearings. Binding or stick-
ing axis bearings can have an effect just as detrimental to gyro performance as out-
of-balance. It is assumed that all bearing and end play requirements have been met
before attempting adjustments of gimbal balance.
a. With gyro in normal position (base down) set motor spin. axis perpen-
dicular to outer gimbal axis. Select quantity and length (weight) of set-
screws (35) in the rotor housing cap (37) so that inner gimbal will remain
horizontal when released. (Trim setscrews (34) in figure 5-2 must be
centered on inner gimbal axis). Lightly vibrate outer gimbal to break
bearing friction as balance is approached.
b. Rotate gyro to position outer gimbal axis horizontal and motor spin axis
vertical. Adjust setscrews installed in preceding step, (35) in figure 5-2
so that motor axis remains vertical when released and outer gimbal is
vibrated to break bearing friction.
a. Using a pair of known good bearings installed on the outer gimbal trun-
nions, support gimbal assembly in a horizontal position.
NOTE:
Bearings which will be used in final assembly are us-
able provided that the bearings can be kept clean
during the balancing operation.
b. Check to see that outer gimbal can rotate freely and smoothly, then po-
sition outer gimbal so that inner gimbal axis is in the horizontal plane
and motor spin axis is vertical. Adjust rough balance by adding or sub-
tracting selected special screws (43) at position designated in the axis
assembly (Figure 5-2).
c. Adjust the two setscrews (31) on encoder disc end of the gimbal, with
inner gimbal axis vertical so that outer gimbal will not rotate when re-
leased. Break bearing friction by light vibration as necessary.
f. Position inner gimbal axis vertical and motor axis horizontal. Add, sub-
tract and adjust nuts (29) along the bowed balance studs (30) to provide
balance so that outer gimbal will not rotate when released. Break bear-
ing friction as necessary during final adjustment.
g. Rotate outer gimbal 180 degrees and repeat step f to optimize balance.
a. Examine bearing bore in the internal bottom of the frame. Bore must be
free of obstruction, dirt, and burrs, and bottom of the counter bore must
be uniform and distinct.
b. Select fit one ball bearing (21) on trunnion of gimbal assembly opposite
slip ring end. Bearing must slip on without interference and bottom on
trunnion shoulder. Remove from trunnion and, using appropriate inser-
tion tool, fit bearing into bearing bore in the frame. Bearing must bottom
in counterbore without interference. Seat firmly, but apply pressure to
outer race only off the bearing.
NOTE:
If bearing does not fit to bottom of counterbore, de-
termine cause of interference and, if necessary, se-
lect another bearing which will properly fit trunnion
and bearing bore.
c. Select fit a second ball bearing (21) to the gimbal assembly trunnion at
the slip ring end. Bearing must readily slip onto trunnion and bottom at
trunnion shoulder. Remove bearing from the trunnion and fit into bear-
ing bore of the top plate assembly (18). Bearing must fit into top plate
bearing bore without interference. Remove selected bearing and set
aside temporarily.
d. Temporarily install one 0. 0025 inch thick motor spacer (40) on the out-
er gimbal trunnion at slip ring end against trunnion shoulder.
e. Lightly “butter" bearing bore in the top plate with adhesive, part number
005-02002-0001 and set top plate aside temporarily.
f. Using care not to damage encoder disc by contact with the frame, in-
stall the gimbal assembly in the frame with slip rings out. Trunnion must
bottom to its shoulder in the bearing previously installed in the frame.
g. Install second ball bearing, set aside in preceding step c, onto gimbal
assembly trunnion at slip ring end so that bearing bottoms against the
motor spacer.
h. Install the top plate assembly, properly oriented to the frame, onto the
gimbal so that the adhesive coated bore engages the ball bearing. Top
plate must mate properly with the frame. Secure temporarily with three
screws (19) tightened until snug.
i. Firmly reseat the outer gimbal in the frame bearing by pressure on the
gimbal and firmly seat the end plate bearing by applying appropriate
pressure to the inner race and a lighter pressure to the outer race.
CAUTION:
Be sure outer bearing race is not cocked in top
plate bore.
j. Rotate the outer gimbal several revolutions by hand to "settle in" the ball
paths, then reseat the outer race with a light pressure.
k. Place the assembly in a 140"F ambient for one hour to cure the adhe-
sive. Assembly should be positioned with base down so that gimbal
weight is applied along the gimbal axis. After curing, remove assembly
from the curing ambient and allow to cool to room temperature without
disturbance.
l. Remove top plate, supporting the gimbal upright, and remove the motor
spacer from the gimbal trunnion. Replace top plate onto the frame and
gimbal, temporarily install one screw (19) in center of long arc on the
top plate. Install two screws (19) with cable clamps (20) under screw
heads at ends of the top plate arc. Tighten latter two screws securely,
leave first screw just snug.
2) MOTOR CIRCUIT WIRING (See Figure 5-3) Connect leads from the motor
circuit as follows:
a. Wrap one -and -one-half turns of insulating tape around each of the two
stand-offs on the top plate to insulate full length of the stand-off.
b. Bundle and dress leads from the gyro connector close to the top plate
and past nearest cable clamp (20). Wrap bundle one turn CCW around
nearest taped stand-off. Tie in place lightly with lacing cord.
c. Inspect electrical contact brush (15) for wiper condition and dress wip-
ers in accordance with paragraph d as necessary.
d. Assembly the electrical contact brush over the slip rings of the outer
gimbal with rings close to the brush block, then pull block slightly away
from slip rings so that wipers are spread by the rings.
Secure the brush block with screws (16), selecting shims (17) to pro-
vide for wipers to be well centered on the slip rings.
e. Route green lead from the wire bundle to terminal E8 on the top plate
(nearest the stand-off to which bundle is tied). If new wires are being
installed, cut lead length, allowing some slack, and strip insulation at cut
end.
f. Solder end of green lead to terminal E8 with 60/40 solder. Remove flux
residue with alcohol.
NOTE:
Use 60/40 solder throughout wiring and be sure flux
residue from all soldering is removed with alcohol af-
ter connections are made. This can most easily be
accomplished as each connection is made while
area is exposed.
g. Solder end of a short green lead to terminal E8 with lead routed toward
the stand-off. Wrap this green lead once CW around the stand-off, then
route to the electrical contact brush. Cut lead to length, strip insulation
from end, and solder to middle terminal of the brush block.
h. Route yellow lead from the wire bundle around outboard side of the
second standoff to terminal E6. Allowing about one inch of slack, cut
lead length and strip insulation at end. Tack solder the lead to terminal
E6.
i. Using a short length of yellow wire, end strip and tack solder to terminal
E6. Route this wire back along the yellow lead from the wire bundle, CW
around the first stand-off (where bundle is tied) and to the brush block.
Cut to length, end strip and solder to terminal of the electrical contact
brush which is closest to the top plate.
j. Cut orange lead from the wire bundle approximately one inch beyond
the first stand-off.
k. Using a piece cut off in preceding step or other short length of orange
lead, end strip and tack to terminal E7 (middle terminal on top plate)
with lead pointed toward brush block. Route this lead back of brush
block, under green and yellow leads, CW around the first stand-off and
to remaining terminal (farthest from top plate) of the brush block. Cut to
length, end strip and solder to the brush block terminal.
l. On Model RCA16A-5 only, if wire bundle contains a violet lead, cut this
lead and terminate open-ended at the first stand-off. On Model
RCA16A-6 only, route violet lead along orange lead to terminal E7. Cut
to length, end strip and tack solder to terminal E7.
Wire and install circuit board assembly (10) to the assembly as follows:
a. Remove screw (19) which was temporarily installed from center of long
arc of the top plate assembly (18). Set three stops (13) onto top plate
with each centered over one of the tapped holes in the top plate.
b. Position circuit board assembly (10) on the stops with attaching holes
aligned over stops and tapped holes in top plate. Install screw (il) at
center of long arc on board and one screw (12) at each end of the arc
so that screws pass through centers of stops into the tapped holes of
the top plate.
CAUTION:
Ensure that there will be no danger of contact
between AR1 case and gyro cover when cover
is installed.
d. End strip orange lead from wire bundle that was cut to length during mo-
tor wiring (step B-10) and route lead to circuit board terminal 13. Make
conventional terminal wrap and solder wire to the terminal.
NOTE:
As stated in motor wiring step, use 60/40 solder for
all connections and clean flux residue from the sol-
der area with alcohol.
e. Cut to length and end strip as necessary the remaining wires in the wire
bundle to circuit board terminals in the following sequence, allowing
length for leads to be routed, bundled and tied to motor leads on termi-
nal E6.
f. Continuity check installed wiring between connector pins and board ter-
minals referenced in preceding step.
a. Carefully clean both sides of the encoder disc with a soft artist’s brush
and vacuum source.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch emulsion on under side of the
disc.
b. Carefully clean the disc slot in the switch assembly with artist’s brush
and vacuum source.
d. Select shim (8) of thickest dimension and lay shim in position on the top
plate where switch assembly is to be mounted.
e. Carefully engage disc slot of the switch assembly with edge of the en-
coder disc and bring switch assembly into mounting position so that ra-
dius on under side of the switch assembly bottoms against radius on
the top plate. Hold switch assembly firmly against top plate and shim
with firm finger pressure and carefully observe gap between underside
of encoder disc and surfaces of the sensor blocks on switch assembly
as the outer gimbal is slowly rotated through 360 degrees. Estimate dis-
tance switch assembly must be raised from surface of the top plate to
close the sensor-disc gap to a space 0.005 to 0.010 inch wide. Carefully
remove switch assembly.
f. Select shims (8) to provide a total thickness equivalent to the gap clo-
sure needed as estimated in preceding step. Set the shim stack on the
top plate with slots aligned with threaded holes at switch assembly
mounting face.
g. Install switch assembly over edge of the encoder disc as before with
shim stack now between switch assembly and top plate. Start two
screws (9) selected for length so as to not penetrate through the top
plate. Hold switch with light radial pressure while dressing shims out-
ward to bottom against the screws, then turn screws in to lightly hold
switch assembly but do not tighten.
CAUTION:
The sensor blocks are in the same plane within
0.004 inch. If a difference exists between gaps
at the sensors, do not cut a shim to obtain equal
gaps. Larger gap at the moveable switch may be
an indication that the moveable switch clamping
screws are not properly tightened. When tight-
ening the clamping screws use care not to over-
tighten since plastic threads may be stripped.
j. Check outer radius of the switch assembly. Radius must fall within the
radius of the top plate to prevent interference with the gyro cover.
l. End strip leads as may be necessary and tack-solder leads to the circuit
board as follows:
n. Carefully reclean gyro, giving special attention to encoder disc, with art-
ist’s brush and vacuum.
Perform following tests of the gyro assembly and adjust switch assembly as
necessary.
b. Rotate rate table at exactly 30 degrees per second and adjust switch I
’on" and it off" times in accordance with para. 5.6.2.7, step D-4 of the
test procedure. Observe signal quality, looking for discontinuities, spu-
rious blips, smear, etc. Signal quality must be as specified in the test
section.
NOTE:
Phase adjustment can readily be accomplished with
rate table turning at 30 degrees per second.
d. Check quality of the switch signal during CCW rotation. Same quality of
signal is required, but switch signal at connector pin D will lead signal
at pin E by the same 90 degrees.
e. Allow gyro motor to stop and then perform 80% power, 350Hz test of
Section 5.6.2 paragraph C. Gyro must function properly at reduced mo-
tor power and frequency.
f. Dress leads from switch assembly onto top of the switch assembly and
secure temporarily with lacing cord tie. Leads must not touch slip rings,
brushes, encoder disc or rest across ends of the stand-offs on top plate.
g. Ensure that cover (3) is clean and install on the assembly with attaching
holes aligned with tapped holes in the stand-offs. If any interference
with cover is met, recheck to determine cause of interference. Cover
must bottom against stand-offs but not bottom on frame shoulder above
gyro connector and must cover o-ring groove in frame full 360 degrees.
Failure of cover to fit as specified may indicate cover deformation.
h. Install preformed packing (6) over outside of the cover and roll down to
end of cover. Retract cover slightly to expose seal groove in frame and
install the packing in the groove, dressing packing around circumfer-
ence with the fingers to equalize stretch.
6) DRIFT CALIBRATION
Perform drift calibration check of the assembly with gyro mounted on Scorsby
table in accordance with Section 5.6.2, paragraph C, step 3.
b. Perform drift test procedure of test section and calculate drift amount
during 10-minute period. Drift of ±3. 25 degrees during 10 minutes is
maximum allowable at 39 degrees north latitude.
NOTE:
Earth rate displacement vector must be taken into
account. Vector will be minus for all latitudes but will
vary in magnitude for latitudes other than 39 degrees
north or south.
NOTE:
Cover is removed for adjustment, but must be down
over gyro for all drift tests.
d. Ensure that all other balance adjustments have been thread locked and
lock all attaching screws (not previously locked) with adhesive, part
number 005-02002-0003 Room ambient cure the adhesive for one
hour, then final cure at 140 deg. F for one hour.
b. Install a length of suitable insulation sleeving over the four leads from
switch SIA.
c. Extract white lead only from the knotted wire bundle from switch SlB,
straighten (remove tinned conductor if necessary) and install in sleev-
ing with SlA leads. Suitably mark this white lead to make later identifi-
cation easier.
e. Dress out leads from loose end of the sleeving and make one full turn
CW around the nearest stand-off. Tie bundle to the stand-off with lacing
cord.
f. Route black lead from the sleeved bundle to circuit board terminal 6. Al-
lowing just enough slack in the lead to let it conform to the lay of the yel-
low motor lead to terminal E6, cut wire to required length for connection
at the circuit board and end strip the lead. Make conventional wrap at
terminal 6 and solder with 60/40 solder.
h. Untie knot in remaining leads from switch S1B and straighten leads.
Snip tinned conductors from lead ends as necessary and install a
length of insulation sleeving over these leads.
i. Dress insulation toward switch as for preceding switch bundle and lay
the sleeved bundle along top plate opposite side. Secure bundle with
cable clamp in same manner as for other switch, enclosing wire bundle
from the gyro connector with switch bundle.
j. Loop switch bundle one turn CCW around nearest stand-off and secure
to the stand-off with tie cord.
k. Route loose ends of switch leads to conform to the lay of main connec-
tor bundle. Determine correct length for each lead to reach respective
terminal on circuit board, cut to length, end strip and provide conven-
tional terminal wrap for each lead and solder in place.
l. Ensure that all flux residue has been removed with alcohol, artist’s
brush, and vacuum.
m. Reclean entire assembly with artist’s brush and vacuum, giving special
attention to encoder disc.
n. Return the assembly to the rate table and mount as before. Install cover
but do not secure with screws and washers.
p. Remove cover and dress all loose leads around circuit board, tie-wrap
bundles with lacing cord as necessary. Bundle should lay along inner
edge of circuit board, not on top of the board or against terminals.
r. Install cover and secure with screws (4) and washers (5). Lock screws
with adhesive, part number 005-02002-0003.
CAUTION:
Do not use wax-coated containers or paddles.
C. Mix adhesives in a clean environment and keep containers covered when adhesives
are not being used.
D. Formulate adhesives as follows, mixing thoroughly in each formula.
2) SWITCHING
With gyro on a rate table, pins D, E and H connected to a dual chan-
nel oscilloscope directly (or through the suggested impedance load
on Figure 5-5), apply rated motor power and rated excitation voltag-
es to respective connector pins. Allow motor to attain operational
speed, 5 minutes minimum. (It is suggested that gyro motor be al-
lowed to run at operating speed for 15 to 20 minutes to allow gyro
to stabilize).
Rotate instrument CW at exactly 30 deg/sec for a minimum of 360
deg. Signal outputs as observed on dual trace scope shall conform
to Figure 5-6. Repeat in CCW direction.
NOTE:
Signal D should now lead Signal E, all other require-
ments conforming to figure 5-6.
FIGURE 5-6
OSCILLOSCOPE PATTERN FOR SWITCHING OUTPUTS AT 30 DEG/SEC CW ROTATION
1) Look for loose components, dirt, and obstructions. Parts which rotate past
each other must have sufficient clearances.
3) Examine slip rings and brushes for improper contact, alignment or burning.
5) Examine glass encoder disc for looseness, gross radial run-out (in excess of
0.005 inch TIR) of the reticle pattern, emulsion scratches in the reticle pattern,
reticles opaqued, cracks in glass thru reticle pattern, axial "bounce" of glass
disc as it is rotated (non-perpendicularity exceeding 0. 003 inch TIR of glass
to outer gimbal axis) and dirt or contamination on disc surface.
6) Examine gaps between underside of glass disc and switch sensor blocks.
Gaps should be 0.005 to 0.010 inch. Gaps can be corrected by shims be-
tween switch assembly and gyro end-plate.
CAUTION:
Do not use a metallic or similarly hard gage
which could damage sensor or disc.
B. SPECIFIC EXAMINATIONS
1) Rotate gimbal about, such that the impeller vanes are accessible thru (4)
openings in motor housing. Insert clean orange stick or suitable probe thru
opening and spin motor rotor. Observe coast. This should indicate to some
extent the mechanical condition of the bearings or obstructions in air gap be-
tween motor stator and motor rotor.
Release rotor and allow motor to attain running speed, 16, 200 RPM mini-
mum. Repeat voltage check. Should be 18VRMS, 22VRMS, and 18VRMS re-
spectively.
5.6.2.3 ERECTION
At the time the dynamic voltage test in preceding paragraph 2 is being conducted, it is also an op-
portune time to check the inner gimbal erection characteristic.
Place unit on horizontal flat plane with motor in stopped condition. Rotate inner gimbal so motor
axis is nearly vertical. Excite pins A and B as in paragraph 2. When motor reaches 16, 200 RPM
minimum, inner gimbal should be erect such that motor axis is parallel to horizontal plane and or-
thogonal to outer gimbal axis. At this point the erection vanes should just cover the air ports in the
motor housing. The allowable gap between inner plane of vane and motor housing shall be 0. 015
to 0. 025 inch. Vanes may be adjusted by loosening (2) screws, shifting and bending. If there is
gimbal freedom on both gimbals and erection system is functioning, inner gimbal will maintain
proper attitude regardless of outer gimbal position within limits of freedom.
Torquing outer gimbal about its axis will disturb orthogonality of inner gimbal. Normal erection ac-
tion will correct at a rate much slower than seen above during motor acceleration. The oscillations
in the former condition quickly brings the motor axis orthogonal, thereafter small torques about the
outer gimbal axis brings the erection system into play with resulting compensating torques.
Torques about the inner gimbal axis will result in movement of the outer gimbal, observable as
gyro drift.
5.6.2.4 INNER GIMBAL BALANCE
The motor mass is deliberately displaced toward the impeller end of the motor with respect to the
inner gimbal axis. Normally one will find two screws threaded into the rotor housing end cap. They
serve to counterbalance the off-set motor mass.
Threaded into inner gimbal are two set screws parallel to motor axis. These are trim screws and
are used for drift compensation in the dynamic condition.
A. Before checking balance, grasp frame in one hand and ends of motor axis between
thumb and forefinger of the other hand. Check for end play along inner gimbal axis
being careful not to bring end-shake and radial play of outer gimbal axis into the
check. inner gimbal end-play should be 0.0005 to 0.0015 inch, just detectable with
fingers. In any event, for checking balance, bearings should not be tight and should
exhibit smooth rotation, with no sign of stickiness or cogging.
B. Place instrument on horizontal plane with motor stopped. Manually erect inner gim-
bal and release. If gimbal falls over immediately to motor axis vertical, gimbal has a
gross static unbalance. Adjust trim screws to rebalance. If gimbal hangs with motor
axis horizontal, lightly vibrate frame, gimbal may very slowly fall to motor axis verti-
cal, either end down, or maintain position.
Gimbal is either well balanced or bearings are not free to rotate. Correct static bal-
ance, however, does not mean that dynamic balance is correct, but dynamic bal-
ance is correct, but dynamic balance should be close.
C. If drift was the only operational discrepancy and has been verified in previous pre-
liminary testing, retest drift and make what compensation is required with trim
screws parallel to motor axis (with normal voltages applied).
NOTE:
If there is a question as to which way to turn trim
screws, rotate outer gimbal around so motor end cap
faces observer in the erected mode. If gyro readout
indicates a CW drift, apply light pressure from above
to end of motor axis, and, if motor is running in cor-
rect direction, outer gimbal will rotate CCW. Correct
drift compensation is to adjust trim screws toward
observer. If drift indication is CCW, correct compen-
sation is to adjust trims screws away from observer.
Drift checks should be made with cover over unit, re-
moving only for adjustment.
Acceptable maximum drift is ±3. 25 deg. per 10 minute period of scorsby operation
at 39 deg. latitude.
5.6.2.5 OUTER GIMBAL FREEDOM AND BALANCE
A. Check outer gimbal end-play and freedom. This is done by holding instrument as
previously for inner gimbal end-play check, except in this instance the outer gimbal
should not be restrained axially. End-play should be 0. 001 to 0. 004 inch. If out of
this range, however, no adjustment can be made without removing end plate.
B. To check static balance, hold instrument orthogonal to normal operating position
with outer gimbal axis horizontal and motor axis vertical. When gimbals are re-
leased, outer gimbal should not fall over to a horizontal motor axis position. If outer
gimbal does not rotate, lightly vibrate frame along gimbal axis to determine if bal-
ance is good or if bearing friction is predominant. If gimbal is unbalanced, adjust two
set-screws in bosses between inner gimbal and encoder disc.
C. With outer gimbal axis still in horizontal plane, but with motor axis also in horizontal
plane, again check gimbal balance, breaking friction with slight vibration if required.
Adjust balance in this mode utilizing the brass nut or nuts mounted on the bowed
threaded studs at end of outer gimbal opposite the encoder disc.
D. If drift was the only operational discrepancy and has been verified in preliminary test-
ing, retest drift. No dynamic balance correction should be made on the outer gimbal.
5.6.2.6 GIMBAL OSCILLATION
This condition will normally exhibit itself as inability to provide stable switching during the rate table
test.
If the oscillation is severe it may be felt on the frame, but usually it can only be felt.on the outer
gimbal when cover is removed, in all cases with motor running. The encoder disc reticle pattern
will usually appear as a smear and can be felt as a "buzz" on outer gimbal. Touching outer gimbal
momentarily will usually stop oscillation, but it will reappear in a short time; in some cases within
a matter of seconds. If oscillation does not reappear in a normal gyro position, it may be re-induced
by a sudden torque about gimbal axis, or by a scorsby type action.
Improper gimbal end-plays and/or a faulty spin motor axis usually are the cause of gimbal oscilla-
tion.
5.6.2.7 CIRCUIT BOARD AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY CHECK
A. Connect instrument to normal rated power through connector, except motor need
not be energized. Using a D. C. Voltmeter with minus side connected to common
power ground, (Pin H), measure DC voltages at following terminals on circuit board:
NOTE:
Those points marked with an asterisk are fixed volt-
ages and must be present.
Term 1 & 14 Positive 1.1 to 1.4 Volts indicating that LEDs are
conducting 36ma (5 volts indicates LED circuit is
open).
D. SWITCHING SIGNAL
If fixed voltages and resistances are normal and preliminary testing indicated that
switching increment was improper, proceed as follows with normal voltage applied
(5VDC) across pins C and H. (See Figure 5-5 and 5-7).
1) With D. C. VTVM across R1, minus side on terminal 1, adjust R2 so that volt-
age drop is 2. 5 volts (equivalent to 36ma thru LED of switch). At this setting
you should not be at either end of pot travel.
CAUTION:
DO NOT bridge between Terminals 1 and 2 with
voltmeter probe. To do so will burn out LED.
2) Move positive meter probe to terminal 5 and negative probe to pin 8 (ground).
Slowly rotate outer gimbal about its axis and note highest output; must be a
minimum of 1 volt. Adjust R4 such that voltage at terminal 16 is 40% of the
highest voltage at terminal 5.
3) Repeat readings and adjustments for second switching channel, across R9.
Adjust R10 for 2.5 V at terminal 14. Measure at terminal 12 for highest switch
output. Adjust R12 such that voltage at terminal 15 is 401/6 of the highest volt-
age at terminal 12.
4) If these voltages are attainable, place instrument on rate table. Energize with
normal voltages, turn at 30 deg/sec CW and observe signal outputs on scope.
If "on" and "off " times of each signal are not equal to 0.5 deg. (16. 6 millisec)
trim in with R4 for signal of Pin D and R12 for signal of Pin E. (See Figure 5-6)
NOTE
Do not trim pots R2 or R10.
5) If necessary to adjust phasing (see Figure 5-6) loosen slightly the two clamp-
ing screws holding the moveable switch block.
CAUTION:
Maintain spacing between underside of encoder
disc and sensor block.
6) Using a suitable smooth wedge-shaped tool, preferably non-metallic, lever
the moveable switch CW or CCW, until signal display from Pin E leads signal
from Pin D by 90 deg. electrically (0. 25 deg. mechanical, or 8. 33 millisec on
time base reference).
1) To check LED, unsolder red lead. Using low voltage ohmmeter (I. 5VDC max.
on Rl scale), connect negative side to terminal 6, 8, or 10 and the positive side
to red lead. The forward resistance should measure 35 to 55 ohms. Reversing
polarity should yield a resistance in the meg-ohm range. High forward resis-
tance (70 to 500 ohms) typically yields low radiation in normal use and usually
is an indication of a failure or that failure is imminent.
2) To check transistor, unsolder white lead and, using same ohmmeter, connect
minus side to terminal 5 for left switch and positive side to white lead.
CAUTION:
In making this resistive transistor check, instru-
ment or switch should be in "black’ I box to ex-
clude extraneous light pickup and LED must not
be energized.
Forward resistance usually will read from 300K to 20 megohms. Reversed po-
larity normally yields a very high resistance, 5 megohms to infinity.
Right transistor may be checked in same fashion except negative meter lead
will connect to terminal 12.
4) Examine gaps between sensor blocks and under side of encoder disc; should
be 0.005 to 0.010.
CAUTION:
Do not gage with metal shim stock.
5) Loosen switch leads to allow slack for removal of switch assembly. Remove
two screws holding switch assembly to top plate. Carefully withdraw switch
from around encoder disc.
CAUTION:
Glass disc or sensor blocks could be inadvert-
ently broken in this operation, or emulsion
scratched.
6) When switch has been extracted, rotate switch to examine visually using
white light flooding and optical aids if available. (Microscope or eye loupe). A
reticle mask must be present in each pocket of the sensor block. The reticle,
transparent, un-obscured by opaque materials such as epoxy or other foreign
materials. Translucent materials will in most cases allow the switch to operate.
In some cases, fogging will be observed on underside of reticle. This is not
desirable; but, if the minimum output signal as measured at terminal 5 or ter-
minal 12 was above 1 volt, fogging is not necessarily detrimental.
7) Reticle masks may or may not be present over LED pockets, however, if
present, they must also meet the same requirements as sensor masks. A
mask over one LED and not the other is unacceptable. Do not replace a loose
reticle mask if found in the instrument.
8) Gently grasp each sensor block between the fingers while holding switch as-
sembly rigid. If sensor block moves in either plane under light pressure, epoxy
joint has yielded. Reject switch assembly.
9) Examine throat opening between sensor blocks and LED blocks, and the gen-
eral area thru which encoder disc rotates. Any obstructions such as epoxy,
lint, fibers, etc. could interfere with disc movement and produce non-consis-
tent signals and/or drift.
10) If any of the above electrical or mechanical discrepancies are determined, re-
ject switch, perform circuit board check following with switch disconnected.
Plus 7.5 to 6.0 VDC to zero at terminals 15 and16, depending on position and
tolerances in the circuits of pots R4 and R12.
Minus 15 volts normally appears on the shell of ARI (dual channel amplifier).
Therefore, when board is mounted on instrument, AR1 shell should not con-
tact cover when in place.
NOTE:
In making voltage checks it is suggested that varying
pressures be applied with voltmeter probe on each
terminal to determine intermittent contact between
terminal and circuit board tracks. This same test may
be conducted by connecting plus 15VDC to Pins C
and F, minus 15VDC to Pin J, and ground reference
to Pin H. Omit jumper between terminals 2 and 13.
Voltages appearing at connector pins D and E
should be the same as that at terminals 7 and 11.
6) Circuit board should be replaced if output voltages vary from those indicated.
The Illustrated Parts List (IPL) is a complete list of assemblies and parts required
for the unit. The IPL also provides for the proper identification of replacement
parts. Individual parts lists within this IPL are arranged in numerical sequence
starting with the top assembly and continuing with the sub-assemblies. All me-
chanical parts will be separated from the electrical parts used on the sub-assembly.
Each parts list is followed by a component location drawing.
Parts identified in this IPL by Honeywell part number meet design specifications for
this equipment and are the recommended replacement parts. Warranty informa-
tion concerning Honeywell replacement parts is contained in Service Memo #1,
P/N 600-08001-00XX.
Some part numbers may not be currently available. Consult the current Honeywell
catalog or contact a Honeywell representative for equipment availability.
Abbreviation Name
B Motor or Synchro
C Capacitor
CJ Circuit Jumper
CR Diode
DS Lamp
E Voltage or Signal Connect Point
F Fuse
FL Filter
FT Feedthru
I Integrated Circuit
J Jack or Fixed Connector
L Inductor
M Meter
P Plug
Table 1
Abbreviations
Abbreviation Name
Q Transistor
R Resistor
RT Thermistor
S Switch
T Transformer
TP Test Point
U Component Network, Integrated Circuit,
Circuit Assembly
V Photocell/Vacuum Tube
W Waveguide
Y Crystal
Table 1 (Continued)
Abbreviations
The above is only a sample. The actual format and style may vary slightly. A ‘Find
Number’ column, when shown, references selected items on the BOM’s accompa-
nying Assembly Drawing. This information does not apply to every BOM. There-
fore, a lack of information in this column, or a lack of this column, should not be
interpreted as an omission.
Figure 6-1
Sample Parts List
066-00011-0000 Rev. 6
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM 0000
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016-01004-0000 COMPOUND THRML JNT AR .00
016-01008-0004 GLYPTAL 7526 BL AR .00
047-02831-0001 COVER SWITCH W/F EA 1.00
047-02839-0001 COVER, W/FINISH EA 1.00
057-01480-0001 SERIAL NUMBER TAG EA 1.00
057-01575-0000 WARNING TAG EA 1.00
060-00010-0001 DGTL DRCTNL GYRO EA 1.00
073-00218-0002 PLATE HANDLE EA 1.00
073-00219-0004 CASTING EA 1.00
089-05899-0003 SCR PHP 2-56X3/16 EA 6.00
089-05899-0012 SCR PHP 2-56X3/4 EA 2.00
089-05907-0006 SCR PHP 6-32X3/8 EA 2.00
089-05909-0008 SCR PHP 8-32X1/2 EA 3.00
089-08158-0011 WSHR FLT #8 EA 3.00
200-00592-0000 ELECTRONICS ASSY EA 1.00
200-00592-0000 Rev. 7
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM 0000
---------------------------------------------------------------
007-00115-0000 XSTR S NPN 2N5037 EA 2.00
007-00184-0000 XSTR 2N6179/HDWR EA 4.00
007-00184-0001 XSTR 2N6181/HDWR EA 1.00
008-00022-0000 SOLDER LUG EA 2.00
016-01004-0000 COMPOUND THRML JNT AR .00
016-01008-0004 GLYPTAL 7526 BL AR .00
019-07048-0000 XFMR INV OUT EA 1.00
025-00003-0001 WIRE 22 BRN IN 3.60
025-00003-0010 WIRE 22 BK/WH IN 3.60
025-00003-0013 WIRE 22 OR/WH IN 7.20
025-00003-0014 WIRE 22 YL/WH IN 3.60
025-00018-0000 WIRE 26 BLK IN 1.20
025-00018-0011 WIRE 26 BRN IN 1.20
025-00018-0022 WIRE 26 RED IN 1.20
025-00018-0030 WIRE 26 OR/BK IN 2.40
025-00018-0040 WIRE 26 YL/BK IN 2.40
025-00018-0044 WIRE 26 YEL IN 1.20
031-00219-0000 SWITCH DPDT LOCKIN EA 1.00
047-02830-0002 CHASS POWER SUPPLY EA 1.00
089-02005-0037 NUT, STD, HEX, 2-5 EA 4.00
089-02009-0037 NUT FLAT 4-40 EA 5.00
089-02015-0037 NUT FLAT 8-32 EA 2.00
089-05460-0004 SCR, TPG, TC, 2-32 EA 4.00
089-05899-0006 SCR PHP 2-56X3/8 EA 4.00
089-05903-0003 SCR PHP 4-40X3/16 EA 2.00
089-05903-0007 SCR PHP 4-40X7/16 EA 5.00
089-06008-0004 SCR FHP 4-40X1/4 EA 2.00
089-06014-0006 SCR FHP 8-32X3/8 EA 2.00
089-08017-0037 WSHR INTL LK #8 EA 2.00
089-08023-0030 WSHR FLT STD #2 EA 4.00
089-08025-0030 WSHR FLT STD #4 EA 5.00
091-00080-0000 WASHER MICA EA 2.00
091-00109-0000 CABLE TIE EA 11.00
091-00185-0000 INSULATOR SHLDR EA 4.00
187-01029-0000 SEAL-CHANNEL IN 1.20
200-00593-0000 POWER SUPPLY BD EA 1.00
200-00594-0000 LOGIC BD EA 1.00
200-00595-0000 CABLE ASSEMBLY EA 1.00
200-01702-0000 DGTL FLTR BD ASSY EA 1.00
200-00593-0000 Rev. 10
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM 0000
---------------------------------------------------------------
007-00026-0003 XSTR S NPN 2N3416 EA 4.00
007-00210-0000 XSTR S X39E1798 EA 1.00
007-05011-0000 DIO Z 6.2V 1W 5% EA 1.00
007-05011-0003 DIO Z 16V 1W 5% EA 2.00
007-06025-0000 DIO S 1N4003 EA 8.00
007-06029-0000 DIO S 1N457A EA 2.00
009-05323-0000 BOARD, PRINT CIRC EA 1.00
016-01040-0000 COATING TYPE AR AR .00
019-02174-0000 CHOKE 2.5MH EA 1.00
030-02185-0001 RGT ANG HDR 10P EA 1.00
090-00077-0000 HEAT SINK FOR T05 EA 1.00
092-05015-0002 EYE FUNN .047X.118 EA 2.00
097-00065-0000 CAP AL 500UF 50V EA 1.00
097-00066-0000 CAP AL 150UF 25V EA 3.00
105-00031-0032 CAP MY .01UF 80V EA 1.00
105-00031-0033 CAP MY .01UF 80V EA 1.00
113-05102-0000 CAP DC .001UF 500V EA 2.00
116-06104-0000 CAP DC .1UF 25V EA 3.00
120-03026-0051 IC MC78M06CG EA 1.00
120-03040-0000 IC SE555CN EA 1.00
130-00103-0023 RES FC 10K QW 5% EA 5.00
130-00202-0023 RES FC 2K QW 5% EA 4.00
130-00391-0043 RES FC 390 1W 5% EA 3.00
133-00072-0025 RES VA 250K 1W 20% EA 1.00
136-06980-0072 RES PF 698 QW 1% EA 1.00
200-00594-0000 Rev. 16
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM 0000
---------------------------------------------------------------
007-00026-0003 XSTR S NPN 2N3416 EA 8.00
007-00143-0002 XSTR FET 2N5462 EA 2.00
007-05011-0012 DIO 4.3V 1W 5% EA 2.00
007-06029-0000 DIO S 1N457A EA 14.00
009-05324-0000 BOARD, PRINT CIRC EA 1.00
016-01040-0000 COATING TYPE AR AR .00
026-00018-0000 WIRE CKTJMPR 22AWG EA 3.00
030-02152-0000 CONN 24P MALE EA 1.00
092-05015-0002 EYE FUNN .047X.118 EA 6.00
096-01030-0002 CAP TN 1UF 20% 35V EA 7.00
096-01030-0003 CAP TN 2.2UF10%15V EA 1.00
096-01030-0005 CAP TN 10UF 10%20V EA 2.00
096-01030-0023 CAP TN 39UF20%10V EA 1.00
108-05012-0001 CAP PC .0012UF100V EA 1.00
113-05102-0000 CAP DC .001UF 500V EA 2.00
113-05181-0000 CAP DC 180PF 500V EA 1.00
114-07104-0000 CAP DC .1UF 16V EA 11.00
114-07222-0000 CAP DC 2200PF 500V EA 6.00
114-07224-0000 CAP DC .22UF 12V EA 1.00
120-00001-0001 IC SN5400N EA 6.00
120-00002-0001 IC SN5402N EA 2.00
120-00004-0001 IC SN5420N EA 1.00
120-00008-0001 IC SN5474N EA 1.00
120-00033-0001 IC SN5404N EA 4.00
120-03022-0001 DUAL OP AMP, CAN, EA 2.00
120-03040-0000 IC SE555CN EA 2.00
130-00102-0023 RES FC 1K QW 5% EA 6.00
130-00103-0023 RES FC 10K QW 5% EA 9.00
130-00152-0033 RES FC 1.5K HW 5% EA 1.00
130-00153-0023 RES FC 15K QW 5% EA 2.00
130-00202-0023 RES FC 2K QW 5% EA 1.00
130-00205-0023 RES FC 2M QW 5% EA 5.00
130-00274-0023 RES FC 270K QW 5% EA 2.00
130-00275-0023 RES FC 2.7M QW 5% EA 1.00
130-00512-0023 RES FC 5.1K QW 5% EA 15.00
130-00822-0023 RES FC 8.2K QW 5% EA 1.00
136-01002-0072 RES PF 10K QW 1% EA 2.00
136-01072-0072 RES PF 10.7K QW 1% EA 2.00
136-01912-0072 RES PF 19.1K QW 1% EA 1.00
136-02052-0072 RES PF 20.5K QW 1% EA 1.00
136-04223-0072 RES PF 422K QW 1% EA 1.00
136-07503-0072 RES PF 750K QW 1% EA 1.00
200-00595-0000 Rev. 3
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM 0000
---------------------------------------------------------------
025-00018-0001 WIRE 26 BK/BN IN 4.80
025-00018-0011 WIRE 26 BRN IN 4.80
025-00018-0033 WIRE 26 ORG IN 4.80
025-00018-0044 WIRE 26 YEL IN 4.80
025-00018-0055 WIRE 26 GRN IN 4.80
025-00018-0088 WIRE 26 GRY IN 4.80
025-00018-0089 WIRE 26 GY/WH IN 4.80
025-05001-0000 CA 2 CNDCT REDBLK IN 4.80
030-02184-0000 CONN 9 PIN FEM EA 1.00
150-00018-0000 TUBING SHRINK 24G IN 1.20
150-00024-0010 TUBING SHRINK 10G IN 1.20
150-00060-0000 SPIROBAND IN 4.80
200-01702-0000 Rev. 1
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM 0000
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007-05011-0012 DIO 4.3V 1W 5% EA 2.00
009-05674-0001 PC BD. DIGITAL EA 1.00
016-01040-0000 COATING TYPE AR AR .00
120-00008-0001 IC SN5474N EA 1.00
120-00043-0001 IC SN5486N EA 1.00
130-00242-0023 RES FC 2.4K QW 5% EA 2.00