DSAS Mk2 DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST

DSAS Mk2 DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST

Vessel name DSAS Mk2 serial number SKY

Please refer to the attached plan of the unit (Figure 1 at the end of this document) for guidance when
performing these diagnostic tests.

1. Remove the metal casing and the top cover from the unit. Remove FUSE2, then remove FUSE1 (see
Figure 1).

2. What is the dc voltage across the POWER PACK terminals (remove the 4 pin power pack plug, then
using a multi-meter test for dc voltage between pins 3 & 4 of the plug? V dc – Replace power
pack plug when finished.

3. Replace FUSE1. LED1 STATUS should begin to flash. Yes No

Then replace FUSE2.

Note: If LED1 does not start to flash, press and hold the anti-tamper switch (located next to the power
pack plug) for 10 seconds and then release to initiate the diagnosis process.

4. Wait two minutes to allow the system to complete a self-diagnosis, indicated on the STATUS LED as
per below sequence. After two minutes, confirm the LED colour and tick the appropriate box below.

STATUS LED DESCRIPTION LED

Tick One

External power is disconnected or nor consistently within

RED FLASHING
the range of 16-30 V dc for a period of 30 seconds
RED CONSTANT Power Pack is faulty or not connected
ORANGE FLASHING Alert loop is open, check alert switches/wiring
ORANGE CONSTANT No RS-232 communication from IDP-690
GREEN FLASHING GPS position not valid
GREEN CONSTANT DSAS Mk2 diagnostics passed – SYSTEM OK

5. Is LED2 Err flashing? Yes No

6. What is the dc voltage at the ’24 V IN +’ and ’24 V IN –’ terminals (refer to figure 1 for terminal
locations) ? V dc

7. Is there an ac component in the supply voltage? (Set meter to V ac.) Yes No

Reading:

8. Check all fuses. Are they OK?

FUSE1 Yes No

FUSE2 Yes No

FUSE3 Yes No

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9. Do a visual check of the circuit board. Do any components appear to be damaged? If so, which ones?

10. Check that the black plastic connector is securely attached to the underside of the IDP-690 transceiver
and that the locking ring is tight (it will be necessary to unscrew the two Flat head screws on the base
plate to check this).

11. Check that the installation has a clear view of the satellite with no obstructions. Are there any other
communications and/or electronic installations mounted within 2 metres of the DSAS Mk2? If so, how
close are they?

12. Return this completed checklist to Pole Star Technical Support or your Pole Star distributor.

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Q Q
47 Y 47 Y
0 0

Figure 1: Plan view of DSAS Mk2 unit

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