Compasses - Navigation and Communication
Marine compasses provide heading and directional reference for ship navigation, steering, position awareness, and bridge systems. Common types include magnetic compasses, gyrocompasses, and satellite compasses, with outputs used by autopilots, radar, ECDIS, AIS, and communication equipment.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Compasses |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Navigation and Communication |
| Product Reference | 773 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Sperry Marine, Raytheon Anschütz, Tokyo Keiki, Furuno, Simrad |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Reliable heading indication for marine navigation |
| 2. Magnetic, gyrocompass, or satellite-based sensing |
| 3. Integration with autopilot, radar, ECDIS, and AIS |
| 4. Designed for vibration, humidity, salt atmosphere, and shipboard conditions |
| 5. Available with analog displays, digital interfaces, alarms, and repeater outputs |
Applications of Compasses
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Merchant ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and container vessels |
| 2. Workboats, offshore vessels, ferries, and naval vessels |
| 3. Bridge navigation, steering control, radar, ECDIS, AIS, and GMDSS-related systems |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| NAVIGAT X MK 2 | Sperry Marine |
| Standard 22 NX | Raytheon Anschütz |
| TG-8000 | Tokyo Keiki |
| SC-70 | Furuno |
| HS80 | Simrad |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine magnetic compass | Heading reference | Earth magnetic field | — |
| Marine gyrocompass | Heading reference | Earth rotation and gyroscopic sensing | — |
| Furuno SC-70 | Heading accuracy | Typically better than 1 degree, subject to operating conditions | degree |
| Simrad HS80 | Heading output | NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interfaces | — |
| NAVIGAT X MK 2 | Type | Marine gyrocompass system | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Applicable requirements may include IMO performance standards for magnetic and gyrocompasses, IEC 60945 for general marine navigation and radiocommunication equipment environmental and EMC testing, ISO 25862 for magnetic compasses, and applicable IEC or IMO standards for satellite compass equipment. Certification depends on model and installation. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Type approval and installation acceptance may be available from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, ClassNK, RINA, and other recognized classification societies. Approval is model-specific and may depend on vessel class, flag-state requirements, and equipment function. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install magnetic compasses away from ferrous materials, electrical equipment, speakers, and magnetic fields, then perform compass adjustment and deviation recording. Mount gyro and satellite compasses on a stable, level structure with clear sky view where required. Connect heading outputs according to the manufacturer wiring and interface instructions. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Check illumination, mounting, seals, cables, connectors, alarms, and heading outputs during routine inspections. Inspect magnetic compass liquid condition and bubbles, verify deviation records, and perform periodic calibration or servicing by qualified technicians according to the maker's instructions. |
| Safety Notes | Use the compass together with approved navigation procedures and independent heading sources. Do not rely on a single sensor for safe navigation. Isolate electrical power before servicing, protect sensitive sensors from magnetic tools, and follow vessel, manufacturer, flag-state, and classification requirements. |
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