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Cassens Plath Professional Compasses Magnetic Bearing Binnacle Standard Type 11
Cassens Plath Professional Compasses Magnetic Bearing Binnacle Standard Type 11
Cassens Plath Professional Compasses Magnetic Bearing Binnacle Standard Type 11
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E-Correctors / (.RUUHNWRUHQ
If the compass binnacle should be shifted to port or
starboard off the vessel´s centre line then special
E-correctors are required.
No. 12300
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If the compass binnacle should be shifted to port or
starboard off the vessel´s centre line then
special E-correctors are required.
No. 12300
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Weight 46 kg
Gewicht 46 kg Approvals Zulassungen
Not for high seas navigation Nicht für Hochsee-Navigation
Compass Type/21 certified to: Kompass Type/21 zertifiziert nach:
EC MED , ISO 25862
650
Accessories Zubehör
•Flinder´s bar complete •Flindersstange komplett.
No. 12500 Nr. 12500
Card height above deck
•Beleuchtungsdimmer.
Flindersstange extra
•Illumination dimmer
Rosenhöhe über Deck
130
1)
2) Weight / Gewicht 10 kg
75 75
300
275
225
D-cylinders
optional 320Ø
D-Zylinder
optional
Nach Erfordernis
(Siehe Fragebogen)
Acc. to requirement
Rosenhöhe über Deck 210, 310, 410, 510 oder 610 mm
Card height above deck 210, 310, 410, 510 or 610 mm
(ref. to questionnaire)
Approvals Zulassungen
Not for high seas navigation Nicht zur Hochsee-Navigation
300
Accessories Zubehör
•B+C-Correctors •B+C-Kompensiermagazine
No. 18100 Nr. 18100
•D(Mu)-Correctors •D(Mu)-Kompensierung
No. 12200 Nr. 12200
•D(Cylinder)-Correctors •D(Zylinder)-Kompensierung
min. 210
130
1)
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installed on the compass bridge. Reflectior binnacles comprise DXI GHP 3HLOGHFN PRQWLHUW 5HIOH[LRQV.RPSDVVDQODJHQ
reflection tubes with lenses and mirrors to allow reading of the EHLQKDOWHQ 5HIOH[LRQVURKUH PLW /LQVHQ XQG 6SLHJHOQ ]XU
heading at the helmsman´s position inside the wheelhouse. hEHUWUDJXQJGHU.XUVDEOHVXQJ]XP6WHXHUVWDQGLP5XGHUKDXV
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tain reflection tubes for optical transmission of the heading. As GD]XNHLQHRSWLVFKHhEHUWUDJXQJ6RZHLWYRQGHQ=XODVVXQJV
far as accepted by maritime authorites one may use electronic EHK|UGHQ DN]HSWLHUW N|QQHQ HOHNWURQLVFKH (LQULFKWXQJHQ ]XU
means of heading transmission by transmitting magnetic com- .XUVEHUWUDJXQJ HLQJHVHW]W ZHUGHQ 7UDQVPLWWLQJ 0DJQHWLF
passes (T.M.C.). See back page. &RPSDVVHV70&%HDFKWHQ6LHGLH5FNVHLWH
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height 920 ... 1800 mm. PP
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No. 10161v
Electro-compensation Devices
Elektro-Kompensations Einrichtungen
Degaussing Device? MES-System?
EC-coils? EK-Spulen?
Degaussing arrangements (for mine protection on fregates, 0(6$QODJHQ0LQHQHLJHQVFKXW]DXI)UHJDWWHQ.RUYHWWHQRGHU
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magnetic field. For this different large electric coils are installed 6FKLIIHV'D]XZHUGHQLP5XPSIHOHNWULVFKH6SXOHQDQJHRUGQHW
in the ship´s hull. The deflection of the magnetic compass caused 'HUHQDEOHQNHQGH:LUNXQJDXIGHQ0DJQHWNRPSDVVPXVVGXUFK
by these coils must be electronically compensated by coordinated NRUUHVSRQGLHUHQGH .RUUHNWXUVSXOHQ LQ .RPSDVVQlKH
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compensation) coils generate correcting magnetic fields to NE .RPSHQVDWLRQV6SXOHQHU]HXJHQ 0DJQHWIHOGHULQ12
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double windings. The cables of each GLHVHU 6SXOHQJUXSSHQ KDEHQ JOHLFKH
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Specification Merkmale
•Typical values of: coils 7\SLVFKH:HUWHYRQ1(1:
NE(NW)1,...3,...4: 225 Ù , Ô1(1:Ô.ELV.
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heading from above REHQ
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correctors 6SUHL]NRPSHQVLHUXQJ
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•Length of reflection tube acc. to yard´s /lQJH5HIOH[LRQVURKUQDFK
requirements :HUIWHUIRUGHUQLVVHQ
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mirror at rear EDU5FNVHLWHDOV6FKZDU]
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Electro-compensation Devices
Elektro-Kompensations Einrichtungen T12/B/EC is a full-size reflector
compass binnacle with built-in T12
T Bei T12/B/EC handelt es sich um eine
vollwertige Reflexions-Kompassan-
speedboat steering compass Compared lage mit eingebautem T12-Steuerkom-
withT12/A/EC the card height above pass. Gegenüber T12/A liegt die
deck level is 1100 mm. Because of this Rosenhöhe standardmäßig bei 1100
the distance to interfering magnetic mm über Decksniveau. Dadurch wird
sources can be extended further. The der Abstand zu magnetischen
optical arrangement comprising Störquellen erhöht. Die mit Linsen
individually adjusted lenses allows ausgestattete optische Übertragung
reading of heading at the helmsman´s ermöglicht die Kursablesung am
position. It is possible to install an Ruderstand. Es kann auch eine
horizontal by-pass if the steering Umlenkung zur Erzielung eines
position is not right below the compass. horizontalen Versatzes eingesetzt
The correctors B+C and heeling are werden. Die Kompensierungen: B+C
inside the binnacle. D-spheres makes und K sind im Kompass-Stand
correction of transient magnetism eingebaut. D-Kugeln gewährleisten
without latitude error possible. A eine breitenbeständige Kompen-
Flinder´s bar can be mounted sierung des flüchtigen Feldes. Eine
additionally. All this makes the device Flindersstange kann zusätzlich mon-
suitable for worldwide voyage. The tiert werden. Somit eignet sich diese
included T12 compass is a B-class Anordnung für weltweite Fahrt. Der
compass with MED certificates only for eingebaute Kompass T12 selbst ist ein
coastal navigation. B-Klasse Kompass mit MED Zulas-
sung nur für Küstennavigation.
Specification Merkmale
•Typical values of: NE(NW)1,..3,..4: 7\SLVFKH:HUWH1(1:
225 Ù , NE(NW)2:480 Ù, Heeling 1 to Ô1(1:Ô..RPSWR
..4: 260 Ù (All +/- 20%) Ô$OOH
•Gastight, N2 filled reflection tube as *DVGLFKWHV1JHIOOWHV5HIOH[LRQVURKU
option DOV([WUD
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•Removable hood for direct reading of $EHKPEDUH+DXEHIUGL
from above UHNWH.RPSDVVDEOHVXQJYRQREHQ
•Externally adjustable B+C-correctors 9RQDXVVHQEHGLHQEDUH%&
with 6 bar magnets (10Øx200mm) .RPSHQVLHUXQJPLW6WHFNPDJQHWHQ
•Latitude stable D-corrector spheres [PP
(175mmØ) %UHLWHQEHVWlQGLJH'.XJHOQ
•Heeling corrector PP
•Length of reflection tube according to ..RPSHQVLHUXQJ
yard´s requirements /lQJH5HIOH[LRQVURKUQDFK
•Mirror head 360° turnable :HUIWHUIRUGHUQLVVHQ
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•Weight 95 kg +DXSWXQG1RWEHOHXFKWXQJ
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Electro-compensation Devices
Elektro-Kompensations Einrichtungen
REFLECTA/1/EC is a full-size reflector REFLECTA/1/EC ist eine vollwertige
compass binnacle with built-in flat top Reflexions-Kompassanlage mit ein-
Type/11 bearing compass. Compared gebautem Type/11 Peilkompass.
with T12 compass is it an A-class Gegenüber T12 Kompass ist der
compass for worldwide use (refer to enthaltene Type/11 Kompass ein A-
REFLECTA/1 brochure) but the Klasse Kompass für weltweite Fahrt,
compass Type/11 is not especially er ist nicht speziell gegen Schock &
designed to withstand shock & vibration Vibration ausgelegt wie Schnellboot
as speedboatcompass T12. The card Kompass T12. Die Rosenhöhe liegt
height above deck level is as standard standardmäßig bei 1200 mm über
1200 mm. A Flinder´s bar can be fitted. Decksniveau. Eine Flinder´s Stange
The reflection optics arrangement kann angebracht werden. Die mit
comprising individually adjusted lenses Linsen ausgestattete optische
allows reading of heading at the Übertragung ermöglicht die
helmsman´s position. It is possible to Kursablesung am Ruderstand. Es
install an horizontal by-pass. The kann auch eine Umlenkung zur
correctors B+C and heeling are inside Erzielung eines horizontalen Versatzes
the binnacle. D-spheres are left and eingesetzt werden. Die Kompen-
right visible allowing a latitude resistant sierungen: B+C und K sind im
adjustment of quadrantal induced Kompass-Stand eingebaut. D-Kugeln
magnetism. All this makes the device gewährleisten eine breitenbeständige
suitable for worldwide voyage and Kompensierung des flüchtigen Feldes.
REFLECTA/1 (without EC) has type Somit eignet sich diese Anlage für
approval of MED. weltweite Fahrt und REFLECTA/1
(ohne EK-Spulen) besitzt eine MED
Zulassung.
Specification Merkmale
•Typical values of: NE(NW)1,..3,..4: 7\SLVFKH:HUWH1(1:
525 Ù , NE(NW)2:1100 Ù, Heeling 1 Ô1(1:Ô.WR
to ..4: 600 Ù (All +/- 20%) Ô$OOH
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option H[WUD
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included $EHKPEDUH+DXEHIUGLUHNWH
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from above 9RQDXVVHQEHGLHQEDUH%&
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with 6 bar magnets (10Øx200mm) [PP
•Latitude stable D-corrector spheres %UHLWHQEHVWlQGLJH'.XJHOQ
(175mmØ) PP
•Length of reflection tube according to ..RPSHQVLHUXQJ
yard´s requirements /lQJH5HIOH[LRQVURKUQDFK
•Mirror head 360° turnable :HUIWHUIRUGHUQLVVHQ
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•Magnifying lens optics 5FNVHLWHDOV6FKZDU]VSLHJHO
•Main/emergency illumination 9HUJU|HUQGH/LQVHQRSWLN
• Weight 120 kg +DXSWXQG1RWEHOHXFKWXQJ
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Approvals Zulassungen
Coastal navigation only Nur Küstennavigation
MED-Europe, ISO 25862, IMO A.382(X)
Accessories Zubehör
•B+C-Correctors. 3 pcs •B+C-Kompensierung. 3 Stk.
wooden magazines, 300x215x Holzmagazine, 300x215x30
Compass 30 mm. 4 magnets 10Øx200 mm. 4 Magnete 10Øx200
Kompass mm. Weight 3 kg. No. 18100 mm. Gewicht 3 kg. Nr. 18100
•D-Corrector. Mu-metal in- •D-Kompensierung. Mu-
duction sheets with centre Metall Streifen mit Zentrum-
pivot. Installed on top cover stück. Montiert auf Kompass
300
275
225
105
glass of compass. No. 12200 Deckelglas. Nr. 12200
•Illumination dimmer. •Beleuchtungsdimmer.
Ahead 24 VDC. No. 203304 24VDC. Nr. 203304
Voraus •Spare light element •Ersatz Beleuchtungselement
12 or 24 VDC. No 13160 12 oder 24 VDC. Nr. 13160
200
345
Dachaufsatz, Spiegelablesung
Card-Ø/Rosen-Ø 160 mm
Deck
190
Card division/Rosenteilung 1°
**) 2
Mag. Moment/Mag. Moment 2 Am
295Ø *) Binnacle base Magnetic System/Magnetsystem Ring
Stand Fuss Swirl Error/Schleppfehler <2.0°
330Ø
Friction Error/Reibungsfehler <0.5°
*) to be cut into deck **) Best angle of view:10° - 30°
*) ausschneiden **) Optimale Einsicht:10° - 30° Directional Error/Richtungsfehler <0.5°
Pitching Tolerance/Stampffreiheit ±180°
Rolling Tolerance/Rollfreiheit ±180°
Spare light element
Weight/Gewicht 16 kg
Ersatz Beleuchtungselement
Approvals Zulassungen
Coastal navigation only Nur Küstennavigation
MED-Europe, ISO 25862, IMO A.382(X)
Accessories Zubehör
•B+C-Correctors. 3 pcs •B+C-Kompensierung. 3 Stk.
Ahead wooden magazines, 300x215x Holzmagazine, 300x215x30
Voraus 30 mm. 4 magnets 10Øx200 mm. 4 Magnete 10Øx200
mm. Weight 3 kg. No. 18100 mm. Gewicht 3 kg. Nr. 18100
•D-Corrector. Mu-metal in- •D-Kompensierung. Mu-
duction sheets with centre Metall Streifen mit Zentrum-
200
Deck
Deck
Deck
2
Mag. Moment/Mag. Moment 2 Am
Magnetic System/Magnetsystem Ring
Swirl Error/Schleppfehler <2.0°
Compass Binnacle base Friction Error/Reibungsfehler <0.5°
Kompass Stand Fuss Directional Error/Richtungsfehler <0.5°
Pitching Tolerance/Stampffreiheit ±180°
Spare light element Rolling Tolerance/Rollfreiheit ±180°
Ersatz Beleuchtungselement Weight/Gewicht 15.5 kg
Approvals Zulassungen
Coastal navigation only Nur Küstennavigation
MED-Europe, ISO 25862, IMO A.382(X)
A A Accessories Zubehör
•Pair brackets. No. 10292 •Paar Haltearme. Nr. 10292
•B+C-Correctors. 3 pcs •B+C-Kompensierung. 3 Stk.
B B wooden magazines, 300x215x Holzmagazine, 300x215x30
30 mm. 4 magnets 10Øx200 mm. 4 Magnete 10Øx200
mm, 3 kg. No. 18100 mm, 3 kg. Nr. 18100
•D-Corrector. Mu-metal in- •D-Kompensierung. Mu-
duction sheets with centre Metallstreifen mit Zentrum-
Longitudinal mounting, Cross ship mounting, pivot. No. 12200 stück. Nr. 12200
standard optional •Heeling corrector. Brass tube •K-Kompensierung. Messing-
Längsschiffs-Aufhängung, Querschiffs-Aufhängung, with vertical movable magnet. tubus mit vertikal verschieb-
standard optional No. 12800k barem Magneten. Nr. 12800k
•Illumination dimmer. •Beleuchtungsdimmer.
Ahead 24 VDC. No. 203304 24VDC. Nr. 203304
C Voraus D •Spare Light element. •Ersatz Beleuchtungselement
12 or 24 VDC. No. 13160 12 oder 24 VDC. Nr. 13160
Approvals Zulassungen
Coastal navigation only Nur Küstennavigation
MED-Europe, ISO 25862, IMO A.382(X)
Approvals Zulassungen
Only coastal navigation Nur Küstennavigation
MED Wheelmark, ISO 25862, IMO A.382(X)
Accessories Zubehör
•Pair brackets. No. 10292 •Paar Haltearme. Nr. 10292
•B+C-Correctors. 3 pcs •B+C-Kompensierung. 3 Stk.
B wooden magazines, 300x215x Holzmagazine, 300x215x30
30 mm. 4 magnets 10Øx200 mm. 4 Magnete. 10Øx200
A A B mm, 3 kg. No. 18100 mm, 3 kg. Nr. 18100
•D-Corrector. Mu-metal in- •D-Kompensierung. Mu-
duction sheets with centre pivot. Metall Streifen mit Zentrum-
No. 12200 stück. Nr. 12200
Longitudinal Mounting, Cross ship mounting,
•Heeling corrector. Brass tube •K-Kompensierung. Messing-
standard optional
with vertical movable magnet. tubus mit vertikal verschieb-
Längsschiffs-Aufhängung, Querschiffs-Aufhängung,
No. 12800 baren Magneten. Nr. 12800
standard als Extra •Illumination dimmer. •Beleuchtungsdimmer.
24 VDC. No. 203304 24VDC. Nr. 203304
Ahead •Spare light element •Ersatz Beleuchtungselement
C Voraus D 12 or 24 VDC. No. 13160 12 oder 24 VDC. Nr. 13160
Approvals Zulassungen
Only coastal navigation Nur Küstennavigation
MED Wheelmark, ISO 25862, IMO A.382(X)
Only valid for compass itself Nur gültig für Kompass selbst
Desk Binnacle/160
Tischaufsatz/160.
Card-Ø / Rosen-Ø 160 mm
Card division / Rosenteilung 1°
Mag. Moment / Mag. Moment 2 Am2
Magnetic System / Magnetsystem Ring
Swirl Error / Schleppfehler <2.0°°
Friction Error / Reibungsfehler <0.5°
350
Reflector/Bearing Compasses
Peil-/Reflexions-Kompasse Type/11
Type/12
Type/21
Reflector/Bearing compass
Type/11 with graduated verge
ring and centre pivot for
bearings
Peil-/Reflexions-Kompass
Type/11 mit Gradring und
Zentrumstück für Peilungen
Steering Compasses
Steuer-Kompasse Type/11
Type/21
Order Numbers Bestell Nummern
Reflector/Bearing compasses: Reflexions-/Peil-Kompasse:
•Type/11. No. 32011 •Type/11. Nr. 32011
•Type/12. No. 32012 •Type/12. Nr. 32012
•Type/21. No. 33011 •Type/21. Nr. 33011
Steering Compasses: Steuer-Kompasse:
•Type/11. No. 32015 •Type/11. Nr. 32015
•Type/21. No. 33015 •Type/21. Nr. 33015
Accessories Zubehör
•Wooden storage box. •Aufbewahrungskasten
390x390x215 mm, 3.3 kg. 390x390x215 mm, 3.3 kg.
No. 20800 Nr. 20800
Approvals Zulassungen
MED-Mod. B, ISO 25862, IMO A.382(X). For REFLECTA/1
with Type/11, .../12: RMRS-Russia, RRR-Russsian River Regis- •D (Mu)-Corrector. With •D(Mu)-Kompensierung. Mit
ter, CCS-China center pivot to be glued onto Zentrumstück zur Befestigung
the cover glass. auf Deckelglas.
Type/11 No. 12200 Nr. 12200
Type/12 Type/21 •Azimuth device for Type/11 & •Peildiopter für Type/11 &
Card-Ø / Rosen-Ø 180 mm 160 mm Type/12 compasses in box Type/12. Im Kasten
255x210x70 mm, 0.7 kg. 255x210x70 mm, 0,7 kg.
Card division / Rosenteilung 1° 1° No. 14000 Nr. 14000
2 2
Mag. Moment / Mag. Moment 4 Am 2 Am •Azimuth device for Type/21 •Peildiopter für Type/21. Im
Magnetic System / Magnetsystem Ring Ring compass in box Kasten 255x210x70 mm,
Swirl Error / Schleppfehler <2.0° <2.0° 255x210x70 mm, 0.5 kg. 0,5 kg.
No. 14100 Nr. 14100
Friction Error / Reibungsfehler <0.5° <0.5°
Directional Error / Richtungsfehler <0.5° <0.5°
Pitching Tolerance / Stampffreiheit ±180° ±180°
Rolling Tolerance / Rollfreiheit ±180° ±180°
Weight / Gewicht 13 kg 10 kg
Alterations and Errors reserved / Änderungen und Fehler vorbehalten 13/Co/102C/2
Am Lunedeich 131, Kompasshaus, P.O. Box 290 126, D-27572 Bremerhaven, Germany, Tel. +49 471 483 999 0, Fax +49 471 483 999 10
www.cassens-plath.de, sales@cassens-plath.de
C ASSENS & P L A T H GmbH
Reflector/Bearing Compasses
Peil-/Reflexions-Kompasse
NG2060
NG2060
A B C
Card-Ø / Rosen-Ø 180 mm
Card division / Rosenteilung 1°
2
Mag. Moment / Mag. Moment 2.8 Am
Magnetic System / Magnetsystem Ring
Swirl Error / Schleppfehler <2.0°
Friction Error / Reibungsfehler <0.5°
D
Directional Error / Richtungsfehler <0.5°
Pitching Tolerance / Stampffreiheit ±180°
Rolling Tolerance / Rollfreiheit ±180°
Weight / Gewicht 13 kg
NG2060
Order Numbers Bestell Nummern
A (mm) 260
•NG73434-2060. Card printing •NG73434-2060. Rosendruck
N/N. No. 35101 N/N. Nr. 35101 B (mm) 310
•NG73017-2060. Card printing •NG73017-2060. Rosendruck C (mm) 347
N/S. No. 35100 N/S. Nr. 35100 D (mm) 110
Lifeboat Compasses
Rettungsboot-Kompasse Merkur
160
145
Technical Data Technische Daten
•Large 3-digit figures each 30° •3-stellige Ziffern alle 30°
•Extra marked cardinal and •Kardinal-/Interkardinalpunkte
intercardinal points extra markiert
72
•Up to 6 lubber marks in •Bis zu 6 Steuerstriche voraus
ahead and aft direction und achteraus
•Card division 2° or 5° •Rosenteilung 2° oder 5°
•24 V anti dazzle illumination •24 V blendfreieBeleuchtung 140 139
•Vibration resistant expansion •Vibrationsfeste Dehnungs-
chamber membrane
Technical Data / Technische Daten
Magnetic moment 1.5 Real card-Ø 100
Order Numbers Bestell Nummern Magnet. Moment Am2 Wahrer Rosen-Ø mm
Merkur, all built-in, USCG Merkur, alle eingebaut, USCG
Period 5 Friction error < 0.5°
certificate, MED certificate for Zertifikat, MED Zertifikat für Schwingungsdauer Reibungsfehler
sec
lifeboats, 24 V light Rettungsboote, 24 V Beleuch-
•VZ-E/2074. Flush mounting, tung Swirl error <1.5° Directional error < 0.5°
double card, Up to 50° inclina- •VZ-E/2074. Schotteinbau, Schleppfehler Richtungsfehler
tion angle. No. 35103 Doppelrose. Bis zu 50° Nei-
•S-E/4220. Horizontal moun- gungswinkel. Nr. 35103 Damping <3.8 Pitching tolerance +/- 40°
ting, single card. No. 35104 •S-E/4220. Horizontaleinbau, Dämpfung Stampffreiheit
•S-E/R2/2631. Horiz. mount- Einfachrose. Nr. 35104
ing, single 2° card., No. 35105 •S-E/R2/2631. Horizontalein- Magnetic system Ring Rolling tolerance +/- 45°
•VZ-R/2069. Bracket mount- bau, 2° Einfachrose. Nr. 35105 Magnetsystem Rollfreiheit (+/- 180°)
ing, double card. No. 35107 •VZ-R/2069. Bügelmont-
age, Doppelrose. Nr. 35107 Apparent card-Ø 120 Weight 1.6
Scheinb. Rosen-Ø mm Gewicht kg
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•Temperature range -30°... •Temperaturstabil -30°C ...
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•Illumination 12 or 24 VDC •Beleuchtung 12 oder 24 VDC
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•Meets ISO25862 specification •Entspricht ISO25862
•Externally gimbaled, there- •Außenkardanisch gelagert,
fore in binnacle +/-180° somit +/-180° Krängungs-
128
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•Temperature stabilized •Temperaturstabil
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Magnetic Compass Binnacle -passes cannot be used to take bearings. They are mainly for
A column made of non-magnetic material to keep the magnetic smaller vessels and are suitable for set-up, built-in or overhead
compass away from any interfering magnetic material of the mounting and some are also for reflector reading devices.
wheelhouse. The binnacle comprises means for compass cor- Course detectors cannot be fitted.
rection (see Adjustment & Correctors). This is necessary to
neutralize errors caused by the residual interfering fields of the Reflection Tube
ship´s steel superstructure. Generally the compass binnacle is A vertical tube (sometimes with a horizontal optical by-pass)
installed on the compass bridge. starting right below a reflector compass binnacle and ending at
the steering position in the wheelhouse. It allows the helmsman
Reflector Compass Binnacle at the rudder to read the compass card. The reflection tube com
Reflector compass binnacle is a magnetic compass binnacle. Its -prises lenses and mirrors to create a magnified image of the
heading can be read at the steering position inside the heading. With optical by-pass the distance between compass
wheelhouse by means of an optical arrangement, the reflection binnacle and mirror head can reach up to 7 m with
tube. The compass is of bearing type and an azimuth device is REFLECTA/2.
included. The mirror head or wheelhouse unit is the lower part of the re-
flection tube with the aperture for the helmsman. The mirror
Projector Compass Binnacle head comprises an adjustable white (for daylight use) and
Different to the reflector compass binnacle where the remote black (for night use) mirror. The mirror head often can be
reading is be done by something like a telescope, in case of adjusted in height (by use of the extension tube) correspon-
projection type a strong lamp projects the heading on a screen. ding to the eye height of the helmsman. According to
So without this lamp no reading is possible, power supply is regulations, the mirror head has to be ahead of the steering
necessary and the technology is difficult & expensive and position to get an upright picture. The distance between the
limted in length. helmsmen´s eyes and mirror head must be not more than 1 m.
In general a questionnaire with the necessary data like wheel-
Standard or Bearing Compass Binnacle house height, thickness of platform ... has to be returned to
This is a magnetic compass binnacle with a bearing compass Cassens & Plath to manufacture the reflection tube individually
and an azimuth device. In contrast to the reflector compass bin- adjusted to the construction of the wheelhouse.
nacle, a reflection tube is not included. Instead an electronic A Cutube is a special reflection tube (only without optical by-
transmitting magnetic compass (T.M.C.) is often used to trans- pass) designed to allow the yard to cut its length according to
mit the heading to the helmsman´s position in the wheelhouse. the dimensions of the wheelhouse. The original length before
Some authorities do not allow the replacement of the reflection shortening is 1200 mm. Longer reflection tubes have to be
tube by a T.M.C. manufactured individually.
Regulations for Magnetic Compasses Classification Society CCS does not accept EC MED
There are different international and national regulatons and certificates and so have to have an individual certification
rules concerning magnetic compasses which have to be procedure eyewitnessed by their representatives..
fullfilled on merchant vessels.
1) SOLAS specifies the instrumentation that is obligatory for 2) Compass Positioning Requirements
high seas vessels Magnetic compasses are deflected by magnetic iron in their
2) IMO specifies the technical requirements for these neighborhood. So the location must be considered very
Instruments. IMO A.382 for the magnetic compass carefully to get a reliable heading indication. The regulations
location on board of the ship with respect to magnetic that guide the location of compasses/compass binnacles are
iron. Acc. to IMO 382 for vessels of length up to 30 m the laid down in IMO A.382 (X). In this the distance of the compass
distance is 2 m, of length more than 120 m the distance is bowl to any magnetic iron as a function of vessel´s length and
4 m and length in between is proportional. In addition in addition the distance to the differnt magnetic sources of the
there are special distances to any instruments causing bridge instrumentation are fixed. These preliminaries have to
magnetic fields, these instruments have to be labeled with be fulfilled by the yard and will be checked by the flag country
this so called magnetic compass safe distance. maritime authority.
3) ISO specify the measurment procedure how to verify the
requirements of IMO rules, this is ISO25862. They specify 3) Compass Adjustment
for example, the operation temperature range, magnetic After the compass (supplied with all relevant certificates) was
moment, accuracy, dynamic behavior, reliability, finally installed at a location that was accepted by maritime
effectiveness of correctors ... authority the compass adjustment or regulation has to be
5) MED “Wheelmark“ certificates acc. to EC directive carried out on maiden voyage. This is to remove the remaining
2008/67/EC. These shows that EC adapted int´l standards deflection caused by the magnetic environment. It has to be
for the product type test with Module B and for the the done by a professional. Refer to extra pamphlet “Compass
quality assurance system of the manufacturer with Module Adjustment“. The compass adjuster will issue a certificate and
E. a deviation chart with the non adjustable residual indication
errors. A re-adjustment has to be carried out from time to time
Compass Certification, an Overview according to what maritime flag authority requires. In case of
The certification of a magnetic compass according to the MED grounding, lightning stroke and welding works a re-
regulations is divided into three steps: adjustement is also necessary.
1) Certificates of compass/compass binnacles, Deviation is not a compass failure because it results from the
2) Compass positioning requirements with respect to any interference of the magnetic ships steel hull and superstructure.
magnetic interferences, It is not possible to carry out compass adjustment already at
3) Compass adjustment where the heading indication will be the factory before delivery because deviation reflects the erratic
corrected. Result is the adjustment certificate and a devi- influence of the ship.
ation chart.
Compass Indication Errors Compass adjustment is obligatory on maiden voyage and later
This is the difference in heading between gyro/satellite compass a permanent observation is necessary. In the event of special
and magnetic compass. Two aspects are to be to distinguish: incidents like collision and lightning stroke it is also necessary.
1) Compass functional errors: It will be carried out only by professionals located in almost
There is a special pamphlet available: Magnetic Compass every major sea port. One can ask the maritime or port
Indication Errors II (or overleaf). authority to get an address. As the result of the compass
2) “Errors“ caused by external deflecting effects like: adjustment the ship will get a certificate and a deviation table
a) Deviation: the ship´s own magnetic field from the hull or showing the residual deviation that could not be removed. The
superstructure deflects the magnetic compass card from the residual deviation should be less 3° and can be taken into
direction to N pole, the magnetic meridian, consideration if necessary for heading calculations.
b) Variation: This means the angle between geographic and Correction of compass has to be repeated in certain time
magnetic N, it depends on the vessels position and has to be periods for renewal of the necessary certificates (Every 2 years
considered in case true heading is required. acc. to SOLAS V Annex 13, resp. 20 and ISO 25862, Annex G.
See below.
Flinder´s bar (B2)
Deviation This cannot be corrected exactly on maiden voyage because it
Is the angular difference between direction of magnetic depends on variation of the vertical field on both hemispheres.
meridian and compass card reading. The deviation is caused by So it is usual that when the vessel travels to opposite earth
the magnetic field of the vessel´s iron hull or iron hemisphere the deviation has to be recorded with ship´s
superstructure that deflects the compass card. If the compass is position and actual heading by officers. These files allow the
too near to the magnetic iron the deviation may exceed 35° ... compass adjuster to calculate B2 effects and to adjust Flinder´s
40° and will be unstable at all, see Magnetic Compass Safe bar accordingly.
Distances.
Deviation is a function of the vessel´s heading, It may be So as a summary there are 3 steps to remove compass
positive or negative. It has to be reduced by Compass deflection related to interfering fields: keeping Compass Safe
Adjustment. A residual deviation of up to 3° may remain and Distance, compass adjustment and using a deviation table.
has to be noted in the deviation chart to be considered in case
of heading calculations. Correctors
A magnetic compass, even if installed at a certain distance to
Variation any source of magnetic fields, ĺMagnetic Compass Safe
Is the angular difference between magnetic N and true Distance, shows a slight faulty heading caused by the remai-
geographic N. One can find the values in the sea charts. ning interfering fields.
Variation is a function of position and time. It must be added or ĺCompass adjustment is to neutralize these disturbing fields.
subtracted to the magnetic heading to get true heading after There are the following coefficients:
correcting deviation. A: Is to correct an alignment error. Corrected by rotating the
compass about its vertical axis, therefore oblong holes are
Magnetic Compass Safe Distance in the compass base for fixing. The error is constant on all
A magnetic compass should indicate the direction of the earth´s headings.
magnetic field. This is disturbed by the ship´s own magnetic B+C: Is to correct the ship´s longitudinal respectively cross
field from the iron hull or superstructure. To minimize this permanent magnetic field. Corrected by horizontal bar
indication error (the Deviation) a suitable safe distance to all magnets arranged in ship´s longitudinal respectively cross
magnetic material and other sources of interfering magnetic direction. In total 6 bar magnets are to be found behind two
fields has to be kept. ĺCompass Adjustment then neutralises cover flaps in the middle of the binnacle column in case of
the deviation by suitably arranged corrector magnets, REFLECTA binnacles
ĺCorrectors. The magnetic compass safe distances are laid Heeling (or K): Is to correct the ship´s permanent vertical field.
down in the IMO A.382(X) regulations. As to uninterrupted Corrected by a vertical bar magnet that is arranged in the
fixed magnetic material, the distance is 1.5m for ship´s length vertical axis of the binnacle column or compass, can be
less 30m, 3m for length above 85m and linear increasing lowered/raised by a numbered chain visible when removing
between 30 and 85m. To end parts of fixed material, the the compass off its suspensions.
distance is 2m for ship´s length less 30m, 4m for length above D: Is to correct the induced field in the weak iron structure of
120m and linear increasing between 30 and 120m. Because the vessel. Corrected by the so called D-spheres, black balls
IMO A.382 is only a recommendation national rules may differ. to be seen at the sides of the binnacle or by small P-metal
Magnetic compasses are not allowed to be installed inside a induction sheets above or below the compass itself.
closed magnetic iron room. B2:Is to correct a longitudinally orientated field resulting from
vertical induction in the weak iron of the ship´s hull. Cor-
Compass Adjustment rection by use of the Flinder´s bar. This is necessary only if
It is to remove the ĺDeviation of the magnetic compass by the vessel passes large magnetic latitude distances, not ne-
means of the ĺCorrectors. cessary for harbour tugs, smaller fishing vessels. The
Make sure proper compass operation before starting compass adjustment of B2 requires a special procedure, Flinder´s
adjustment because it is basing on a functioning compass! bar (B2).
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Compass Indication Errors adjustment, compass functional defect. If Friction & Swirl
This is the difference in heading between gyro/satellite compass Error Tests are okay, consider local variation and check
and magnetic compass. Two aspects are to be to distinguish: validity of last compass adjustement, else
1) “Errors“ caused by external deflecting effects: =>Repair/replace the compass.
For this look into the pamphlet: Magnetic Compass x Dynamic indication errors
Indication Errors I (or overleaf) Indication oscillates correlated with rolling of the vessel. If
2) Compass functional errors: oscillations are strongest on N or S headings and smallest on E
Visible Compass Defects or Indication Errors not related or W this is most probably caused by unadjusted ship´s vertical
to external deflecting magnetic fields or similar. See below. field.
=>Check heeling correction.
Repair/Replace the Compass
A defective compass can be sent to Cassens & Plath to get x Unstable indication, obviously arbitrary oscillations
repaired. Alternatively we suggest a replacement. Then the Possible reason:
returned compass can be credited acc. to its condition. The Strong vibrations of the compass that results in a rise and spin
replacement or repaired compass will come with a new of the directional system.
certificate. In case you decide to exchange, before we have to =>Check compass location with regard to vibration. Fix the
know the type of compass, flag of the vessel (required compass/compass binnacle more strongly. Install binnacle
certificate), brand/type of detector mounted (if any) and the lashings.
next stops with delivery address. You may send back your Possible alternative reason:
defective compass later. Pivot/jewel suspension is defective. If Friction &Swirl Error
Tests are not successful.
Visible Compass Defects =>Repair/Replace the Compass.
Possible alternative reason:
x Bubbles in the fluid, broken cover glass. Buckled compass The strength of the earth´s field is too weak. This may be
bowl, tilted compass in suspension, loose in suspension, caused by wrong adjustment, insufficient Magnetic Compass
dirty or cloudy fluid or similar: Safe Distance (Pamphlet Magnetic Compass Indication Errors
=>Repair/Replace the Compass. I), change of the ship´s magnetic field by grounding, lightning
x Directional system tilted: stroke, welding works.
Possible reason: =>Check compass adjustment.
A slightly sinking of N mark on N latitudes and of S mark on S
latidudes is usual and not a compass error as a result of theFriction & Swirl Error Tests
variation of the vertical earth field in different magnetic The following is only an emergency test that cannot substitute
latitudes. Remove the compass from its position and take it to a
the necessary laboratory tests to be carried out for
magnetically undisturbed location, e.g. at shore. If the tiltcertification.
remains, the reason may be the earth´s field and not any error.
1) Place the compass on a horizontal plane free of interfering
The tilt does not exceed about 5°. Check alternative reasons magnetic fields and vibrations.
below. 2) Allow the directional system to stabilize, knock slightly with
=>Compass function is okay, no further action necessary. your fingertip on the upper glass. Note the heading indi-
Possible alternative reason: cation.
The ship´s vertical field resp. the heeling corrector is 3) Approach a piece of light magnetic material (e.g. a key) to
unadjusted. Remove the compass from its position and take it to deflect the card by 2° and stabilize here.
a magnetically undisturbed location, e.g. at shore. If the tilt
4) Quickly pull away the material piece. Watch the movement
disappears the reason is the ship´s and not the earth´s vertical of the card. It should reach the original position within a
field. tolerance of 0.5°.
=>Carry out heeling adjustment. 5) Repeat 2) to 4) each 45° of compass orientation.
Possible alternative reason: 6) If the card returns each time to the original position within
A strong card tilt often in combination with bubbles in the fluid a tolerance of 0.5° the pivot/jewel suspension is okay.
and the upper/lower points of the card not near to N marking 7) Take the compass horizontally with both hands in front of
(on north lat) or S marking (on south lat) may be caused by a you. Turn yourself (with compass) very slowly and very
leaking float. Sometimes the upper/lower points are moving smoothly and watch the movement of the card. It should
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