Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine

Legacy Companies

Sperry
Since 1910
C. Plath
Since 1837
Decca
Since 1946
Sperry Marine Headquarters

• New Malden, Surrey, United Kingdom

• Centralized European location

• Positioned to be more agile & customer focused.

People – Global Outreach

• Global multi-discipline workforce of 400 employees

• Investment in learning and development
• Technically specialised, professional workforce
Commercial Business
Shipyards Ship Owners

Integrators
&
Distributors
Commercial Market

Steering Systems & Integrated Bridge Systems

Autopilots Navigation Radars

Electronic Chart
Speed Logs Displays (ECDIS)

Autopilot &
Gyrocompass Space Systems WW Logistics & Support
Commercial Market Positioning

Primary Market

Offshore
Adjacent
Market
System Complexity

Tankers Passenger

Containers

Bulk Carriers

Small Vessels

Market Price Level

Defense Business
Shipyards Governments

Integrators & Distributors

Defence Market

Data Distribution System Gyrocompass

Tactical Bridge

Integrated Platform Radar

Management Systems
(IPMS)

Design/Program Management/ Steering Gear

Worldwide Logistics
Support Services Control System WECDIS
& Support

Low-end COTS Navigation Products, High-end Navigation and Control Systems

Defense Market Positioning
Tier 2 Integrator

COTS with Defense Modifications

System Complexity

High-Reliability
UK MOD Programs
Naval Products
and Systems 0
OPVs

Patrol Vessels

Market Price
Commercial Service

“On Call” “On Board” Spares and Logistics

Repair Certification Training

Global Logistics Reach

13:00
PO from Greek
Customer to
UK office

13:30
Order to
Holland
warehouse for
shipment
14:00
Radar
dispatched to
Schiphol
Airport
19:00
Flight leaves to
Singapore
Next Day
Radar Installed
in Singapore
Commercial Products
VMFT Platform
Integrated Bridge Systems - VisionMaster FT

• IBS systems are proven for both commercial &

military applications and are scalable for all types of
vessels
• Seamless display integration between electronic
charts, radar, conning display and MCS
• Only company to design, manufacture, integrate,
service and support IBS with its own worldwide
service team
• Integration of unique Performance Based Navigation
to the ship’s ECDIS and Home Office
Chart Radars – VisionMaster FT
• Baseline features of VisionMaster FT Radar
• Complies with Chart Radar Standard
• Built-in DVD reader for electronic charts
• Superimposition of voyage plan graphics
• Displays official ENC (S57 & S63) and C Map (ENC & CM93)
• Operator selection of Radar or Chart Radar modes
• In Chart Radar mode, operator control of electronic chart
density
• Low (Base)
• Medium (Standard)
• High (Custom)
• Built-in upgrade to ECDIS and TotalWatch Workstation
• Playback Module (Optional)
Radar - VisionMaster FT

• Interactive Advanced tracker performance in clutter

• Target tracking capability of 100 ARPA and 200 AIS targets
• Advanced target correlation with tracked ARPA and AIS targets
• Operator selection of target views (ARPA only or combined ARPA/AIS)
• Integrated voyage plan and radar maps
• Automatic transfer of target data and voyage plan to VisionMaster ECDIS
and / or TotalWatch Workstation
• Innovative context sensitive iHelp facility – Cursor, Standard and Advanced
(browser) modes
• Backwards compatibility with legacy BME & VMS products
ECDIS - VisionMaster FT

• A complete IMO-compliant type approved Electronic

Chart Display and Information System.
• Industry’s most advanced capabilities for voyage
planning and chart management.
• Seamless integration between electronic charts, radar,
conning display and MCS
• Capability of interfacing with radar applications
• Direct target tracking (built in ARPA facility)
• Advanced track-keeping module
• Chart portfolio management and voyage planning
capability
• Split screen (vertical & horizontal) and Picture in Picture
display modes
• Multiple Conning Information Display Pages
ECDIS Basic

• New concept of integrating ECDIS into one

panel PC almost plug and play

• Dual configuration targeted for entry level

market

• Fully compliant with current type approval

standards (IEC 61174, 60945, 62288)

• Based on VMFT ECDIS WITH OPTIMISED

FEATURES for entry level users
 Conning Information &
Central Alarm Management
Displays
Conning Information Display

Routes Mode Sea Mode

Steering Mode Autopilot Mode

Central Alarm Management

• Complies with DNV and Lloyds requirements

• Interface to internal and external systems

• Operator acknowledgment of alarms

• Categorization and prioritization of alarms

• Color utilized to identify alarm status

Steering System, Autopilots &
Speedlogs
Speed Log Series

• Utilises satellite-based technology (GPS) in

addition to the traditional electromagnetic sensors
and Doppler transducers to provide high-accuracy
displays of:
• dual-axis ground speed and/or
• single-axis water speed
• Suitable for all types of vessels ranging from
small pleasure craft to the
largest crude carriers
• Type approved by Germanischer Lloyd to MED
96/98/EC
 SteerMaster Control System

• First network-based combination of manual steering system and autopilot

• Systems includes NAVIGUDE 4000 manual main steering system & NAVIPILOT 4000 self-turning adaptive
autopilot.
• Lower cost due to less cabling, fewer components, faster planning and installation
• Higher system reliability (reduced failure points)
• Adaptable for future expansion, modification and retrofits

Autopilot and Double Follow-Up, and Double Non-Follow-Up for Single Rudder Systems
NAVIGUIDE 4000 - Manual Steering System

• Modular design allows installation on all types of ships.

• Provides all components required for FU and NFU steering
systems for single and dual rudder steering engines.
• Automatic synchronisation of all FU hand wheels
(SynchroHelm function).
• Simple economic installation and retrofit.
• Expansion of system by simply adding additional
components to the network.
• Displays selected steering stand and steering mode (LR and
DNV mandatory).
• Type approved to MED 96/98/EC (Wheelmark).

NAVINET 4000 Steering Control Network

NAVIPILOT 4000 - Self-Tuning Adaptive Autopilot

• Fully self-tuning adaptive heading control. NAVIPILOT 4000

Basic System
• Manual selection of steering strategy to suit weather conditions.
Rate and radius control modes.
• Magnetic compass interface IEC 61162-1 or sine and cosine.
• Speed Interface IEC 61162-1 or 200 p/nm
Control and Display Unit
• Serial interface for track steering via VisionMaster FT ECDIS or
standard waypoint steering with position receivers.
• Analogue output for thruster control, rudder propellers and water
jets.
• Remote Control and Display capability
• Uses steering control network technology.
• Operational data remain stored during power failure. Steering Control Unit
• Logical arrangement of sealed foil keyboard.
• Type approved to MED 96/98/EC (Wheelmark).

Rudder Angle Feedback Unit

NAVIKNOT Multisensor Speed Log Series

• Utilises satellite-based technology (GPS) as well as

Doppler and electromagnetic sensors.

• Suitable for all types of vessels.

• Simple and low-cost installation.

NAVIKNOT 350 E, 450 D
• Speed accuracy 0.2 knots

• Large colour TFT display. Colours selectable

• Varied selection of speed and distance interfaces.

• Double-end ferry mode.

• Calibration of replacement sensors not required.

NAVIKNOT 600 S, 600 SE, 600 SD

NAVIKNOT Multisensor Speed Log Series

• NAVIKNOT 350 E
• Electromagnetic Sensor, Single-Axis Water Speed

• NAVIKNOT 450 D
• Doppler Sensor, Single-Axis Water Speed

• NAVIKNOT 600 S
• Satellite Sensor, Dual-Axis Ground Speed
with Docking Mode

• NAVIKNOT 600 SE
• Satellite and Electromagnetic Sensors, Dual-Axis Ground Speed
& Single-Axis Water Speed with Docking Mode

• NAVIKNOT 600 SD
• Satellite and Dopler Sensors, Dual-Axis Ground Speed & Single-
Axis Water Speed with Docking Mode
NAVIKNOT Multisensor Speed Log Series
(Continued)

• Displays transverse speed at stern (600 series only).

• Support of docking maneuvers by displaying rate of turn, heading, course over ground,
longitudinal speed over ground, and bow and stern transverse speed over ground (600
series only).

• Integrated take-over function Remote-to-Master.

• Miles counter (one total and one daily counter).

• Type approved to MED 96/98/EC (Wheelmark).

 Gyrocompass &
Heading Reference Systems
Magnetic Compass Systems

• JUPITER
• flat glass bearing compass, steering compass
reflector compass and overhead compass for large
vessels
• Class „A“ compass with a card diameter of 180 mm.
• For installation in NAVIPOL binnacles.
• Accuracy better than 0.5
• All magnetic compass system components are type
approved to MED 96/98/EC (wheelmark)

• MARS
• Spherical Magnetic Compass for high-speed craft
Magnetic Compass Systems

• NAVIPOL I
• Standard and Steering
• Compass Reflector Binnacle

• NAVIPOL II
• Standard and Steering
• Compass Binnacle

• NAVIPOL II
• Steering Compass Binnacle with Window

• NAVIPOL I-U
• Standard and Steering Compass Reflector
• Binnacle with By-pass Arrangement
Magnetic Compass Systems

• JUPITER
• Flat Glass Magnetic Compass in an
overhead mounting bracket with Flux
Gate

• Flux Gate with Integrated Sine/Cosine

Interface 70 mm dia.

• Flux Gate PCB in SMD Technology

Navigat MK X 1 & 2 Gyrocompass
• The first of its kind to be designed as a single unit of
unparalleled compactness

• Self-tuning autopilot for both high seas and high-

speed vessels

• Most reliable gyrocompass in the market

• The unique method of supporting the well-proven

Sperry Marine gyro sphere by means of mere
buoyancy ensures north stabilization during short
power failures

• Can be installed on a range of vessels form yachts to

the largest merchant marine vessels

• Only company with full product line including Doppler,

EM, single and dual-axis logs meeting carriage
requirements
NAVIGAT 3000 Fiber-Optic Gyrocompass

• No moving parts
• Maintenance free
• High dynamic accuracy
• Short settling time Control and Display Unit

• Provides roll, pitch and heave

• Will drive a max. of 12 repeaters
• Performance in accordance with IMO A.424 (XI),
IMO A.821 (19), ISO 8728 & ISO 6328 (2001)
• Performance (under all conditions) Sensor Unit
• Heading ≤ 0.4 secant latitude RMS
• Roll/Pitch angle ≤ 0.1 for angles ≤ 45 RMS
• Rate of Turn ≤ 0.018 / minute
• x/y rate ≤ 0.4 / minute
• Heave 0,1m
Interface and Power Supply Unit
NAVIGAT 3000

NAVIGAT 2100 VS NAVIGAT 3000

Performance (under all conditions) Performance (under all conditions)

Heading ≤0.7 secant latitude Heading ≤0.4 secant latitude RMS
Roll / Pitch angle ≤0.5 Roll / Pitch angle ≤0.1 for angles ≤ 45 RMS
Rate of Turn ≤0.4 / minute Rate of Turn ≤0.018 / minute
x / y rate ≤0.4 / minute x / y rate ≤0.4 / minute
Heave 0.1m

Secant Latitude = 1/cosine latitude Secant Latitude = 1/cosine latitude

Performance in accordance with IMO A.424(X1), Performance in accordance with IMO A.424 (XI),
IMO A.821 (19), ISO 8728 and ISO 16328 (2001) IMO A.821 (19), ISO 8728 and ISO 16328 (2001)

Dimensions Dimensions
Sensor Unit Sensor Unit
Width 292mm Width 102mm
Depth 340mm Depth 278mm
Height 170mm Height 128mm
Weight 11.5kg Weight 3.5kg with tray

Settling Time Settling Time

Static Conditions ≤ 30 minutes Static Conditions ≤ 10 minutes ≤78 LAT
Sea Conditions ≤ 45 minutes ≤ 4 min. ≤ 45 LAT
Sea Conditions ≤ 30 minutes
 NAVIGAT 3000 – Reference List

Shipyard NB/Vessel Quantity Customer

Samsung H2032 1 Cardiff Drill
Samsung H2055 2 GOLAR LNG
Samsung H2056 2 GOLAR LNG
Samsung H2061 2 Chevron
Samsung H2062 2 Chevron
HHI-MIPO H8100 3 BP
HHI-MIPO H8101 3 BP
HHI-MIPO H8102 3 BP
HHI-MIPO H8103 3 BP
DSMI H5387 1 Sovcomflot
HHI QUAD 204 3 BP
CSL var. 20 Indian Coast Guard
Griffon Hovercraft NN 1 Canadian Coast Guard
Al Fattan Goltens FN 001 1 UAE Navy
--- Asgard A. (Retrofit) 4 Statoil
--- Nahlin (Retrofit) 1 ATO Marine
--- Sokoto (Retrofit) 2 Shell

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CompassNet

CURRENT ARRANGEMENT FUTURE ARRANGEMENT

(370 wires) (60 wires)

CompassNet
Ring Bus
(CAT 5 cable)
CompassNet

• Interfacing with all Navigation Equipment

Processor Board
• Safe redundant double CPU architecture
• Connection of Sperry Marine Fluxgate for
Magnetic Compass
Converter &
• Emergency Controls inside in case of CDU Amplifier Board
failure
• Comfortable housing design for faster
installations and service
• Standard Version with one processor Converter &
board Amplifier Board
• Plugin of second processor board for
CompassNet application (upgraded
version)

Compass Interface
Unit
CompassNet

• Control and Display Unit 2x1

• 4,3” bright color TFT Display
• All heading & sensor data and system status information displayed
• Alarm management with record of alarm history
• Access to and control of all CompassNet components through one common CDU
• Optional more CDUs (max 10) for extra redundancy and control on different stations
can be installed

18-36 VDC
Main Supply
CompassNet Bus
18-36 VDC (CAT 5 cable)
Backup Supply
NAVITWIN IV Heading Management System

• Monitors and controls all heading sources of a

multicompass heading reference system.
• Displays up to three true headings and one magnetic
compass heading.
• Heading Difference Alarm & Off Heading Alarm functions
• Automatic correction of magnetic variation and deviation.
• Monitors difference between any two of the headings
displayed.
NAVITWIN IV
• Accepts an automatic set heading input from an autopilot or
Control and Display Unit
a manual input.
• Reads sine and cosine analogue signals from a magnetic
compass flux gate and converts these into NMEA heading
data.
• Large colour TFT LCD display.
• Type approved to MED 96/98/EC (Wheelmark)
Gyrocompass Accessory Equipment

Sperry Marine

Bulkhead Repeater Steering Repeater Digital Heading Repeater

(360 compass card) (360 /10 compass cards) (various displays selectable)

Rate of Turn Indicators Bearing Repeater NAVIPRINT Bearing Repeater in

in Bulwark Console Navigation Data Printer Bearing Stand
with
Azimuth Device PV23
Universal Digital Repeater

• Two-row dot matrix display.

• One RS 422 input.
• NMEA 0183 Protocols: 96 mm
• heading gyro, heading magnetic, roll, pitch, square

• rate of turn, X-rate, Y-rate, heave, water speed

• ground speed, transverse water speed,
• transverse ground speed, total/daily miles, Console Version

• wind speed, wind angle, rudder angle, depth,

• air temperature, water temperature,time,revolutions per
minute.
• C.Plath Protocols:
• heading gyro, heading magnetic, rate of turn,roll, pitch.
• NAVIPILOT Protocols:
• Heading gyro, heading magnetic, set heading,speed.
• Type approved to MED 96/98/EC (Wheelmark). In a Watertight Housing with a
Mounting Bracket
NAVIGUIDE 4000 - Manual Steering System

• Based on steering control network.

• Modular design allows installation on all types of ships.

• Provides all components required for FU and NFU steering

systems for single and dual rudder steering engines.

• Automatic synchronisation of all FU hand wheels

(SynchroHelm function).

• Simple economic installation and retrofit.

• Expansion of system by simply adding additional components

to the network.

• Serial output (RS 422) to Voyage Data Recorder.

• Displays selected steeling stand and steering mode (LR and

DNV mandatory).

• Type approved to MED 96/98/EC (Wheelmark)

• Over 350 Systems sold per year

• Modular design, offering flexibility of instillation on a range of

vessel types NAVINET 4000 Steering Control Network
Defense Products
Leverage COTS to Broaden Defense Market
• Integrated Navigation Bridge System/ WECDIS based on Sperry’s advanced VisionMaster FT™ System
• Radar
• Navigation
• Electronic Charts

Oasis of the Seas Royal Navy’s

The World’s Largest Cruise Ship Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier
Integrated Bridge Systems – International Defense

• Seamless display integration between

electronic charts, radar, conning display
and MCS

• Only company to design, manufacture,

integrate, service and support IBS with
its own worldwide service team

• Integration of unique Performance

Based Navigation to the ship’s ECDIS
and Home Office
VisionMaster FT Navalised Display

• Extended capabilities over NGSM’s commercial

Type Approved VisionMaster Navigation Radar.

• Automatic or manual acquisition of up to 100

tracked targets

• 150 knot relative tracking speed

• Fully type approved to the new international Type

Approval standards of IEC 62388 and IEC 62288

• Outstanding selection of naval features and

capabilities without the very high cost associated
with most naval radars:
• Navalised Display functionality & capability
• Red first strike
• Freeze frame
• Stabilized sector transmission.
WECDIS

• WECDIS Software is part of the International

Defense IBS product line
• Display
• Seamless integration between electronic
charts, radar, conning display and MCS
• Core architecture
• Expandable via plug-ins
• Meets BR45 and STANAG interface
requirements
• Design tenets
• Minimal coupling between sub-systems
• Separate “business logic” from GUI
• Interface with solid-state search radar
applications
Machinery Control & Alarm Systems
• Proven COTS design for military applications

• User-friendly man-machine interface recognized by Navy operators

• Modular design for total flexibility

• User friendly design – Instinctive user friendly graphics

• Open-architecture network-based solution

• Enhanced safety & security through redundant ring network

architecture and servers

• Seamless integration with a wide variety of subsystems

• Interfaces to most standard fieldbus technologies

• Industry-standard remote I/O outstation hardware

• Serial Interfacing to major plant suppliers – CAT, Wartsila, Volvo,

MTU, etc.

• CCTV option for incident management

• Fully supported by a worldwide network of machinery and ship

control experts
Tactical Bridge
(Offshore) Patrol Vessels

• Missions
• Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security
Multi-Mission Capability
• Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Asymmetric Threats
Light Combat Level
• Protection of Key National Assets
• Search And Rescue
• Law Enforcement & Interdiction: Drugs/Migrants/Smuggling/Illegal Fishing
• Protection against Piracy, Transnational Crime and International Terrorism
• Patrol and Defence Readiness

• Key System Requirements

• Robust Communication
• Situational Awareness
• Interoperability with other capabilities (C4ISR)
• Helicopter and Interceptor (RHIB) Deployment
• Small Caliber Weapons
• Long Endurance
VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

Integrated Naval Surveillance Tactical Data

Bridge System Features Capability Exchange
Tactical Bridge Solution
VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

Integrated Naval Surveillance Tactical Data

Bridge System Features Capability Exchange
VISIONMASTER FT Series
• VISIONMASTER FT RADAR • VISIONMASTER FT Chart Radar • VISIONMASTER FT ECDIS • VISIONMASTER FT TOTALWATCH

• Flexibility – can be designed to meet each ship’s exact needs

• PC-based platform

• Enhanced operation efficiency

• Less training required

• Faster response for improved safety

• System redundancy

• Worldwide product support • VISIONMASTER FT Integrated Bridge

• Training – IMO-approved curriculum taught by certified instructors

• Ruggedized Mini-IBS based on Big Button Concept

VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

Integrated Naval Surveillance Tactical Data

Bridge System Features Capability Exchange
Naval Features Overview

• Navalized Radar Display Features

• Tactical Feature Set
• Advanced Radar Tracking Features

• War-Electronic Chart Display and Information System (W-ECDIS)

• Additional Military Layers
• Advanced Mission Support Features

• Warship - Automatic Identification System (W-AIS)

• Open and Encrypted Message Exchange
• Advanced Transmission and Operational Modes

• Ruggedized Big-Button Mini-IBS

• Waterproof and shock proof solution for Interceptors / RHIBS
• Big action and mode buttons, operable in harsh environments
VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

Integrated Naval Surveillance Tactical Data

Bridge System Features Capability Exchange
Surveillance Capability Requirements

• Navigation sensors provide overview of cooperative targets

• Significant Radar Cross Section
• Automatic Identification System
• Maritime Certified Radios

• Advanced sensors needed for:

• Small target detection in severe clutter conditions
• Detection of non standard radio signals
• Visual identification

• Situational awareness is improved by application of:

• Surveillance Radar
• IR/EO Camera
• Radio Direction Finder incl. GSM detection
• Data Exchange (Common Operating Picture) with C4ISR
Surveillance Radar
• VisionMaster FT will allow for interfacing with:
• SCANTER 6002 (first release)
• Others to follow…..

• Selection dependent on specific requirements:

• Detection capability
• Air surveillance capability (helicopter approach)

• Surveillance radar data fusion with:

• Navigation Radar
• AIS

• Integrated target table exchange with:

• On-board weapon systems
• EO/IR Camera
• C4ISR over Data Link
IR/EO Camera's

• VisionMaster FT allows for interfacing with:

• Voyager II / IIII, SeaFLIR 230, Talon, etc.

• Display and Interfacing

• Dedicated display or integrated in VisionMaster FT display
• 4 streams MP4 can be integrated in any VisionMaster FT display
• VisionMaster FT interface to camera via NMEA 0183 (serial)
• Radar Cursor tracking: Uses cursor on radar screen to select target
• Slew to Waypoint: Camera slews to a pre-set waypoint
• Radar Tracking: Camera will slew and track selected targets

• Required features for maritime use

• Sensor Stabilization
• Video Tracking
• Cooling (dependent on application area / environment temperature)
VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

VisionMaster FT - Tactical Bridge

Integrated Naval Surveillance Tactical Data

Bridge System Features Capability Exchange
Tactical Data Exchange Requirements

• To support the mission and improve the situational awareness

• Required links (Radio and/or Satellite)

• OPB - C4ISR
• OPB - OPB
• OPB - Helicopter
• OPB - Interceptor / RHIB

• Exchange of
• Common Operating Picture
• Waypoints / Intercept Point
• Marker Location
• Commands / Acknowledgements
Demarcation Data Communication / Interfaces

Vessel

AIS Navigation Radar Surveillance Radar EO/IR Camera

CMS

AND/OR

JoCCIS
SYTAR
JoCCIS
SYTAR
VisionMaster FT Tactical Display Communication System
C4ISR

Government Furnished Equipment

IP - Ethernet Connection
Industry Standard Messages
Example Configurations
Combined Navigation & Surveillance Radar
• 1 Gb/s LAN Interface
• Video
• Tracks
• Radar Control

• Standard Display Hardware

• No PCIO
• No Scan Converter Card

• Navigation & Surveillance

• Non Type-Approved
• Close to IMO

• Display Watch Modes

• Navigation (Radar, ECDIS, etc.)
• Surveillance
• TotalWatch
Separate Navigation Radar & Surveillance Radar
Offshore Patrol Boat