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NAVIGAT X Mk1

Digital Gyrocompass System

The NAVIGAT X Mk 1 is a microprocessor

controlled gyrocompass system with
integrated automatic north speed error
correction.

Features Description
• Comprises one single unit The high speed NAVIGAT X Mk 1 is a micro-
• Control and display unit in front cover with 4-digit processor controlled gyrocompass system with
heading display and operating keys integrated automatic north speed error correction.
• Ease to install and ease to service The unique method of supporting the gyrosphere by
• High-speed-follows-up system 100° /sec. means of mere buoyancy ensures north stabilization
• Rate-of-turn output during short power interruptions. No more than 2°
• Automatic static north speed error correction error may be expected after a loss of power for 3
• Integrated TMC ( Transmitting Magnetic Compass) minutes and once the power is restored, the correct
interface heading will be achieved without the normal settling
• Compass monitoring function period. This combined with twin rotors virtually
• Highly accurate digital heading transmission by eliminates error in latitude.
shaft encoder The gyrocompass provides 12 independent serial data
• Self-synchronizing repeater compasses outputs to analogue or digital repeaters.
• +/-180° alignment error correction in set-up program Integrated monitoring and alarm functions for the
• Will drive up to 12 analogue repeaters power supply, gyroscope temperature and current and
• 7 independent serial outputs RS422 and NMEA 1083 the follow-up system ensure secure and trouble-free
• 2 independent, 6 steps per degree, heading outputs system operation.
• Outputs to voyage data printer The single unit design with low-weight hard
• Intensive to horizontal acceleration polyurethane foam housing allows the gyrocompass to
• Twin rotors and liquid damping system eliminate be installed on any bridge.
latitude errors An optional switch-over unit for twin gyrocompasses
• Gyro system remains north stabilized during power provides for complete redundancy of all input and
interrupts for up to 3 minutes output signals and thus ensures the independence of
• Monitoring and alarm function for all voltages, the individual compasses.
gyroscopes and follow-up system
Kongsberg Maritime reserves the right to make changes to the material or product described, at any time without notice. 1003065A
 Technical Specifications

Type Approval Technical Data

The equipment is type approved by German Federal Mean Time Between
Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) and Failure (MTBF): 40.000 hours
complies with IMO Resolutions A.424 (XI), A.574 Follow-up speed: 100° per sec.
(14) and A.821 (19) – HSC and ISO standard 8728. Mean settling time: < 3 hours
Freedom of roll and
Dimensions pitch: +/- 40°
Height: 520 mm Accuracy
Width: 404 mm Linear mean settle
Depth: 420 mm point error: 0.1° x secant (latitude)
Weight: 25 kg Static error: 0.1° x secant (latitude)
Dynamic error: 0.4° x secant (latitude)
Electrical Maximum deviation
after 3 min. power
Input voltage: 115/230VAC +/- 10% interruption: <2°
24 VDC (18 – 36VDC) Data Outputs
Power consumption DC AC
NMEA 0183: 12 outputs to serial repeaters
operation: 45 W 75 VA
NMEA 0183: 2 outputs
RS422: 3 outputs
Environmental Specifications RS422 Fast: 1 output
Ambient temperature RS422 Superfast: 1 output
Operating: -10°C to +55°C Nav. Data, printer: 1 output
Storage: -25°C to +70°C 6 steps/°: 2 outputs of heading
Complies with: IEC60945 Rate of turn: 1 selectable output of ±30°,
Protection standard: IP 23 90° and 300°/min.
Status signals: 1 Gyro1/Gyro2/Magnetic
Housing Alarm signals: 1 watch alarm, heading diff.
Type: Hard polyurethane foam alarm, general and power
failure alarm
Data Inputs
Position: 1 NMEA 0183 input
Speed: 1 NMEA 0183 or 200 pulses/nm
Rudder angle: 2 analogue inputs from optional
feedback unit
Magnetic compass
heading from fluxgate: 1 sine and cosine
Electronic compass: 1 NMEA 0183
Steering mode status: 1 Man/Auto

Article Number
NAVIGAT X Mk 1: 703492

KONGSBERG MARITIME AS
P.O. Box 483, N-3601 Kongsberg, Norway
Telephone +47 32 28 50 00 Telefax +47 32 28 50 13
e.mail: km.sales@kongsberg.com, www.kongsberg.com