POLARIS FOG-200

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document describes the POLARIS FOG-200, a strapdown gyrocompass utilizing Fiber Optic Gyroscope technology. It is designed for commercial and military vessels, providing accurate real-time true north readings and attitude control without GPS reliance.

Key Features:

Highly reliable and cost-effective solution for navigation and positioning.
Type-approved and compliant with various international standards.
Ideal for hydrographic surveys, high precision applications, and navy vessels.

Technical Specifications:

Operating temperature: -0°C to +55°C; Storage temperature: -40°C to +80°C.
Protection grade: IP66, compliant with IEC-60945.
Heading accuracy: ≤ 0.1° Secant (Latitude) RMS.
Roll/Pitch accuracy: ≤ 0.18° RMS; Heave: 5 cm or 5%.
Heading range: 0° ÷ 360°; Roll/Pitch range: ± 60°.
Settling time: ≤ 10 min (static), ≤ 30 min (full accuracy).

Components and Dimensions:

Inertial Measurement Unit FGC-200: Weight 1.2 Kg, Dimensions 224 x 148 x 214 mm.
Display Unit DU68-27B: 6.5” Touch Screen, 640 x 480 pixel resolution, 24V DC supply.
Repeaters MR33D and MR34D: Weights 2.5 Kg and 5 Kg respectively, with specific dimensions.

Power and Signal Specifications:

Power supply: 24V DC with variations, consumption varies by unit.
Signal outputs: 7 serial lines with various protocols and user-defined rates.
Signal inputs: 3 serial lines, supporting NMEA 0183 and IEC-61162 protocols.

Ordering Information:

Includes FGC Inertial Measurement Unit, connection cable, technical manual, and certificate of conformance.
Options for environmental conditions and additional requirements available.

Catalog excerpts

Guidance, Navigation & Positioning POLARIS FOG-200 Attitude Reference System WHEELMARK Type-approved Hydrographic Survey High precision applications Navy Vessels Precise reference for Stabilization The strapdown gyrocompass based on state-of-the-art Fiber Optic Gyroscope technology offers a highly reliable and cost effective solution for both commercial and military vessels. It gives an accurate, real-time reading of true north as well as control of attitude without need of GPS.

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ORDERING INFORMATION INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT SUPPLY COMPOSITION • FGC Inertial Measurement Unit • 115/220 Vac, 50 Hz, 1 phase mains available through external unit • Technical manual of the system in English language • NMEA 0183 -> synchro available through external unit

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Inertial Measurement Unit FGC-200 Performances* Heading accuracy Roll / Pitch accuracy Heave Heading range Roll / Pitch range Settling time ≤ 0.1° Secant (Latitude) RMS ** ≤ 0.18° RMS * Certified according to IMO A.424 (XI), A.821 (19), A.526 (13) 5 cm or 5% whichever is greater ISO 8728 (1997), ISO 16328 (2001), ISO 20672 (2001), 0° ÷ 360° IEC 60945 (2008), IEC 62288 (2008), IEC 61162 series. ± 60° ** Secant (Latitude) = 1/cosine (Latitude) ≤ 10 min (static) ≤ 30 min (full accuracy, all conditions) Signal Outputs Number of outputs Data output Output protocols (user defined)...

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