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Gyro Compass
Standard 20 M

The Anschütz Gyro Compass Standard 20 M is a derivation of the Its modular construction in both hard- and software enables it to
widespread and well proven Standard 20. be custom-fit to any installation requirement. It is exceptionally
The Standard 20 M gyro compass system is a modern, modular sy- easy to operate, and can be expanded from a single gyro compass
stem that represents the very latest state of the art gyro compass, to a fully redundant twin system if desired. Overall performance
and has been specially designed for naval vessel applications. and reliability are second to none.

Outstanding features
• highest heading accuracy
• absolute digital pick-off
• digital self-synchronizing
transmission system
• digital and analogue outputs
• speed error correction
• dynamic error correction
• flexible interfaces to log and GPS
• easy to operate and service-friendly
• easy to extend;
extensions practically unlimited
• low lifecycle cost
• can be fully incorporated into Control Unit
Inertial Navigation Systems
• quick settling mode (option)

Operator Unit Master Compass

Performance Characteristics
The complete system consists of The inherent speed error of a gyro compass, which is caused by a
– Gyro compass Standard 20 M with shock absorber physical dependence on latitude, ship's speed and heading, is cor-
– Control unit with shock absorber rected automatically by the use of postion and speed input from
– Operator unit (desk mounted) GPS and log.
– Casing for operator unit (option). Digital processing is also used to improve the dynamic behaviour
The Standard 20 M generates an accurate directional reference of the compass.
signal indicating the ship's heading relative to True North. It can be The Standard 20 M can be equipped with
used as heading main reference or as back-up system. coarse/ fine (1x / 36x) synchro outputs (90V / 400Hz).
The Standard 20 M is equipped with an optical pick-up system with Two versions are available:
a 16-bit (0.3 arc min) resolution, thus enabling digital signal – low power output, up to 2 VA
processing. – high power output, up to 15 VA.
The sensor and system electronics, which incorporates microprocessor A quick settling function option to reduce the settling time is
techniques, converts the gyro signal into a serial data format. available.
Technical Data
Ø 370
(14.57)

Control Unit
Off
On

(20.28)
515

400 123
(15.75) (4.84)
545 453
(21.46) (17.84)
Standard 20 M gyro compass Weight: 26 kg

Control unit Weight: 16 kg

(24.80)
630

GyroCompass
Std. 20
BSH / 046/34 G/ 95

(3.78)
96
Set

Gyro Gyro
1 Lat. Speed
2

Test

192 153
(7.56) (6.02)

Operator unit Weight: 1.5 kg

Power supply 24V DC in acc. with Stanag 1008

Synchro reference 115V, 400Hz (optional)
Outputs 4 x RS 422, Anschütz Course bus
optional: synchro, low or high power
Inputs Log: NMEA 0183, DC, 200 p/nm
GPS: NMEA 0183
other formats on request
Accuracies static ≤ ± 0.1 degree x secLat., 1 Sigma
at sea ≤ ± 0.4 degree x secLat., 1 Sigma
System availability Settling time Settling time MTBF MTTR Maintenance interval
accuracy ≤ 2° quick settling mode >25,000 hrs
(ship at pier) (40,000 hrs
3 hours 1 hour for gyrosphere) < 30 min. 3 years

Environmental conditions
Temperature operation - 10°C ... + 55°C
storage - 25°C ... + 70°C
without supporting liquid
Dimensions in mm (inches)
Shock BV 043 / 85 for surface vessels and submarines
Vibration BV 0440 / 87 Subject to alteration due to technical
EMC / EMI IEC 945 developments without notice.
Type of enclosure IP 23

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