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ALPHAMINICOURSE

GYRO COMPASS

Alphatron Marine is Importer, Developer and Manufacturer of state of the art


navigation, communication and control equipment for the Maritime market.
Alphatron Marine is also supplier of communication, IT and entertainment
equipment for maritime and land applications. Our knowledge and experience
will result in a suitable solution for your specific query. After the installation
you can trust on a dedicated service team. 24/7 all over the world…

lphaminicourse is the Maintenance free gyro compass of


the Alphaline series from Alphatron Marine.

The ALPHAMINICOURSE Gyro compass from Alphatron Marine


is designed to meet the most needs of the modern marine
market. Highly accurate performance, small size, short
settling time make it suitable for any type of vessel, including
high speed vessels.

Anticipating on growing markets such as the DP market and


the upcoming rules the Alphaminicourse gyro system can also
be supplied with a DNV approved dual redundant Gyro
Interswitch.

The Alphaminicourse is Wheelmark approved.

FEATURES:

Maintenance free
Small size and versatility
Short initial settling time
High reliability
High static and dynamic accuracy (latitude and speed
compensation, automatic compensation of temperature drifts)
Easy installation and adjustment, built-in testing
No compass fluid, extra cooling and heating are required, no
periodic determination, simplified methods of horizontal drift
determination and compensation
Ecological safety
heading against the geographical meridian at the vessel speed
up to 90 knots
latitude up to 80 degrees, roll and pitch angles up to 50
degrees;
Shock exceeding 5G
ALPHACOURSE G
STEERING REPEATER

DIMENSIONS:

Weight is 12,5 kg.

The Gyro compass has a mono-block design. The heart of the gyro compass
is a dynamically-tuned gyroscope - a very accurate sensor that ensures a
follow-up speed up to 200°/s. An extreme value that will not occur even on
the fastest high speed vessels. The gyro is able to withstand heavy shocks
exceeding 5G.

SPECIFICATION: Control unit Alphaminicourse, can


be mounted up to 100 meters away
Settle Point Error <±0,2° sec(phi) from the gyro compass

Dynamic Accuracy <±0,6° sec(phi)


Settle Point Repeatability <±0,2° sec (phi)
Follow-up Speed >=200 °/s
Settling Time <=45 min within 0.7°
OUTPUTS:
Step 1x(5V TTL), 6 steps per degree
Serial Data Channel A : 1 х RS232 ; 2 x RS422 ;
Channel B : 1 х RS232 ; 2 x RS422 ;
Channel C : 1 х RS232 ; 4 x RS422 ;
Channel D : 1 х RS232 ; 4 x RS422 ;
Analogue rate of turn 1 x ROT Analogue, 20°/sec ±10V
°/min (selected by customer)
Serial data transfer rate 4800 ; 9600 ; 19200 ; 38400 baud
Failure NO relay/NC relay
Status/Alarm Ready - NO relay/NC relay
INPUTS:
Latitude NMEA 0183 via RS232/RS422 from GPS
Speed Pulse or contact closure at 100, 200, 400per nm from log
NMEA0183 via RS232/RS422 from log
Input Voltage 24(18-36)V DC
Power Consumption
- start-up 50W
- operation 25W
Estimated service life 45000h

Alphatron Marine is a part of the Alphatron Group. Alphatron Marine is specialized in technological
solutions and high performance electronics for communications, observation, navigation and
entertainment on board.

Visit address:
Schaardijk 23
Alphaminicourse brochure v1.1 Port 115
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