The NAVIGAT X MK 1 Gyro Compass is type approved in accordance with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) standards. In addition the system is approved to the High-Speed Craft Code and as a rate-of-turn sensor with an accuracy level that meets IMO-Standards.

The NAVIGAT X MK 1 provides high performance and reliability with sophisticated gyro compass technology. In addition, to fulfil the main function as a heading sensor, the NAVIGAT X MK 1 Gyro Compass offers many features that provide additional value and make day-to-day work easier.

See below a list of the NAVIGAT X MK 1 system configurations:

 

PERFORMANCE  
Linear mean settle  
Point error < 0.1° secant latitude
Static error < 0.1° secant latitude
Dynamic error < 0.4° secant latitude (in sea state conditions)

 

Freedom of Roll and Pitch  
NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod 7 ±90°
NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod 10 ±40°

 

POWER REQUIREMENTS
24 VDC (18 V to 36 V) and / or
115/230 VAC ±10%
50 Hz / 60 Hz
The single unit gyrocompass includes automatic switchover to 24 V emergency power supply in accordance with GMDSS Rules for INMARSAT/SES Terminals.

 

OPERATIONAL DATA  
Ambient temperature range operation -10°C to +55°C
storage -25°C to +70°C (without supporting fluid)
Settling time < 3 hours (0.7°)
Gyrocompass follow-up rate 100°/sec.
Heading display digital with 4 digits
Power failure alarm
visible and audible and potential-free contact,
max. 30 VDC / 1.0A, max. 125 VAC / 0.5A
max. current 2 A,max. voltage 250 V
Mean time between failure 40,000 hours (MTBF)
North speed error correction static, input IEC 61162-1, or manual
Built-in test equipment standard

 

POWER CONSUMPTION    
Start-up 80 W 125 VA
Operation 45 W 75 VA
Each analogue repeater 7 W 7 VA
Each universal digital repeater 5 W 5 VA

 

PROTECTION GRADE  
Gyrocompass IP 23 in accordance with IEC / EN 60529

 

MAGNETIC CLEARANCE TO  
Standard magnetic compass 0.6 m
Steering magnetic compass 0.4 m

 

REDUCTED MAGNETIC CLEARANCE TO
Standard magnetic compass 0.3 m
Steering magnetic compass 0.3 m

 

DIMENSIONS  
Width 404 mm
Height 520 mm
Depth 420 mm

 

WEIGHT  
NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod 10 25 kg
NAVIGAT X MK 1 Mod 7 28 kg

 

 

 

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