Gyrocompass Standard Features
Comprises one single unit
Control and display unit in front cover with 4-digit heading display and six operating keys
Easy to install and easy to service
High-speed follow-up system 100°/sec
Type-approved rate-of-turn output
Automatic static north speed error correction
Highly accurate digital heading data transmission by shaft encoder
Self-synchronizing repeater compasses
±180° electronic alignment error correction in setup program
Can be installed at any location
Will drive a maximum of 12 analogue repeaters
180° heading offset function for shuttle vessels
Seven independent serial outputs RS 422, IEC 61162-1 and IEC 61162-2
Two independent 6 steps/degree heading outputs (0.5 A)
Complies with IMO regulations A.424(IX), A.694(17), A.821(19) - HSC (High-Speed Craft) and ISO 8728
Outputs to Navigation Data Printer:
- Heading
- Heading source gyro/magnetic
- Rudder angles of two independent rudders
Complies with NAUT-AW
Insensitive to horizontal acceleration
Twin rotors and liquid damping system eliminates latitude error
High MTBF (mean time between failures) and low power consumption
All repeater compasses with serial interface
Automatic emergency power changeover and status alarm
Gyro system remains north stabilized during power interruptions of up to 3 minutes
Single point suspension of the gyrosphere container eliminates the well-known adverse effects associated with gimbals
Monitoring and alarm functions for all voltages, gyroscope current and follow-up system
