Simrad GC80/85 Compact MK2 Gyro Compass
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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This section lists all specifications for the GC80/85 Gyro compasses.
8.1 Accuracy
Settling time: .......................................................................................... within 3 hours
(If startup heading is within +/-5° of actual heading)
Settle point error: .................................................................................. less than ±0.3º
RMS value of the difference: ................................................................ less than 0.1º
Repeatability of settle point error: ................................................... less than ±0.2°
Roll and pitch error: .............................................................................. less than ±0.5°
Static error:.............................................................................................. less than ±0.1°
Settle point error under general conditions: ................................less than ±0.5°
GC85
Speed and acceleration error ............................................................less than ±2.0°
Maximum acceleration must not exceed 2m
2
.
Note!
Accuracy at equator. For other latitudes, accuracy to be multiplied by
*(1/COS f), where f = Latitude.
8.2 General specifications
Follow-up speed (follow-up system) ......................................................... > 75°/sec
Gimbal freedom ........................................................... for both roll and pitch: ±45°
Range of speed correction:
...................................... 0-50 knots (GC80) / latitude (0° - +70°)
...................................... 0-70 knots (GC85) / latitude (0° - +70°)
Main power supply: ....................................................................................... 24V DC or
Option: ................................. 100/110/115/200 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power supply for alarm and backup:................................................ 24 V DC, 70 W
Voltage fluctuation: ........................................................................................ AC ±10%
DC -20% - +30%
Power consumption:
Start (Master): ................................................................ within 140 VA
Ordinary (Master): .......................................................... within 70 VA
Repeater: ........................................................................ within 150 VA
Repeater type: .................................................................................. 24 V DC – 6 step/°
Number of step repeater connections:.................................................................... 1
Number of NMEA connections: ................................................................................. 4
Repeater backup circuits: ....................................................................................... 1+4