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AlphaMiniCourse Mk2

AlphaMiniCourse Mk2
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One light weight unit and maintenance free design Dry gyro principal so no heating and liquid are required Easy installation and adjustment, built-in self testing Heading against geographical meridian at vessel speed up to 90 knots

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Features The AlphaMiniCourse Mk2 is designed to meet the needs of the marine market. Highly accurate performance derived from the aerospace industry, combined with a ruggedized construction in order to cope with the most severe circumstances at sea. The AlphaMiniCourse Mk2 has a monoblock design. The compass outer casing has a window on top for easy compass reading and if required, the control unit can be mounted at maximum 100 meters from the main gyro. • Maintenance free • Efficient one box design, small size and versatility • Automatic start-up and alignment against the meridian • Roll...

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Control unit In control The control unit, supplied with the AlphaMiniCourse Mk2, provides all the functions and indicators necessary to power up, control and operate the AlphaMiniCourse Mk2. The control unit displays all information on an integrated display. • Headings in degrees from 0.0 to 359.9 • Heading source • Speed source • Latitude source Remote control unit • Operating mode, alarms and status information • Heading against the geographical meridian at the vessel speed up to 90 knots • Latitude up to 89° South and 89° North There may be applications where it is preferred to install...

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Heading Upon installation the gyro will settle fast with the pre-set heading. This takes only approx. 45 minutes. The AlphaMiniCourse Mk2 is a self-contained precision navigation instrument capable of supplying heading reference information simultaneously to a wide range of equipment located on board the vessel. To support this wide range of equipment, the AlphaMiniCourse Mk2 can supply heading information simultaneously through multiple channels using any of the common transmission formats. On a typical vessel heading information is used among others by • Autopilot • Radars • Radio...

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Accessoires A range of accessoires are available for the AlphaMiniCourse Mk2. Repeater compass The repeater compass receives and displays the ship’s heading signal transmitted from the master compass. The case is made of Glass fiber Reinforced Plastic (GRP), thus corrosion free and has a waterproof construction, suitable for open deck installation. Mounting bracket Azimuth circle The mounting bracket for the repeater compass has a gimbal ring to support the repeater compass horizontally when the ship is rolling and pitching. Astronomical observations can be made with the mirror and the slit...

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Selector switch The Digital Selector Switch is designed to operate and build a system consisting of various AlphaMiniCourse gyrocompasses or other external heading indicators. This Digital Selector Switch consists of a Switch Unit and Controller and up to 4 AlphaMiniCourse Mk1/ Mk2 gyro compasses can be connected. When all gyrocompasses are connected to the unit they can be controlled from one control box. All data of each gyro or external heading is displayed on the controller and will also be compared. Each gyrocompass may be individually switched on or off from the controller. Multiple...

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System diagram & Tech Specs DIGITAL SELECTOR SWITCH Control unit Outputs: Heading 16x RS422 Heading 4x RS232 Stepper Alarm drycontacts & NMEA Uninterruptible 24V DC EXT heading GPS & LOG (optional) input RCU output Main unit M6 Or earth bold M6x20 welded on foundation Foundation example (yard supply)

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Specifications Main unit (AlphaMiniCourse Mk2 gyro compass) Settle point error <±0,2° sec(phi) Dynamic accuracy Follow-up speed 1x(5V TTL), 6 steps per degree 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 (Each channel may have individual settings set within the Adjustment mode on the Control Unit) Settle point repeatability Outputs Step Serial data Settling time Estimated service life Shock resistance Operating temperature Inputs Latitude Speed Electrical Input voltage Power consumption Serial data format...

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