Gyrocompass

Summary



TypeGyrocompass
VendorSperry Marine
ModelSperry Marine MK37 series gyrocompasses
S/Nunknown
ID Prefixgyroco
CORIOLIX IDgyro101
ClassNavigation
LocationStarboard Side
Conditionexcellent
Configurationdefault
Native Sample Rate12.0 Hz
UDP Port(s)17004 16000
EnabledTrue
 


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General Description



Primary non-magnetic compass located on the starboard side of the vessel where true north is maintained continuously by a driven gyroscope which has its axis parallel to the earths axis of rotation. This provides the heading of the vessel.

 
 
 

Data Collection Specs

 
Native Data Feed
Signal Type
Communication Type
Serial Details
Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Byte Size
Timeout (s) None
Polled Start Commands
Polled Serial Commands
Ethernet Details
MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol
Source File Details
Path
Filename
 
Native Data Format
Native Data Description
Native Data Type
Start of Message Characters
End of Message Characters
Sample Data Message $HEHDT,287.3,T*21
Message Parser Format ['^\WHEHDT,(?P<heading>\d+\.\d+)?,T\*(?P<checksum>[0-9A-F]{2})']
 
Data Processing
Data Processing Script NoTransformation
 
Data Rates
Native Sample Rate 12.0 Hz
Shipboard Network Packet Rate None Hz
Ship to Shore Rate 1.0 Hz
 
Data Storage & Access
Raw Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address
Port 17004
Packet Size None
Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address 192.167.0.255
Port 16000
Archive to Database True
Transmit Real-time Data to Shore True
 
Time Source
Source
 
 

Parameters


Quantity Heading (degrees)
Plot Color
 
Parameter Full Name Vessel Heading
Parameter Short Name Heading
Parameter Standard Name XXXXXXXX
SAMOS Data Category Heading
Description The angle (degree) in relation to true north that the vessels bow is pointed.
Processing Status raw
Processing Symbol heading
Diagnostic False
IOOS Category Location
Units degrees
Data Type double
Gross Minimum Value None degrees
Gross Maximum Value None degrees
Recommended Minimum Value None degrees
Recommended Maximum Value None degrees
Global Minimum Value 0.0 degrees
Global Maximum Value 360.0 degrees
Local Minimum Value None degrees
Local Maximum Value None degrees
Lower Detection Limit 0.0 degrees
Saturated Value 360.0 degrees
Bad Data Value 360.0 degrees
Resolution None degrees
Accuracy +/- None degrees
Precision None degrees
Binning Type circular
Online Display Format 6.0f
Logging Modes
 
 

Physical Sensor Specs

 
Operating Limits
Input Power None - None V AC
Ideal Power None V AC
Operating Current None - None mA @ None V AC
Analog Output None - None
Operating Flow Rate None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate None ml s-1
Operating Depth None - None m
Operating Temperature None - None degree_C
Lamp Life None days
Response Time None seconds
Additional Time Offset 0.0 seconds
 
Physical Status
Current Location
Current Status
Physical Condition excellent
Physical Configuration default
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit None
Sensor Use Level primary
Enabled True
 
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel Endeavor
Vessel Location Starboard Side
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation
Height Above Waterline (meters) None
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow) None
Receives Filtered Water False
 
 

Maintenance & Support

 
Sensor Log

    Date (UTC)     Submitter     Event Type     Details        
Nov 06 2024 00:25:36     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     logging_modes changed from [port,underway,transit,skeleton] to [file/db]    
Aug 01 2023 22:41:14     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     time_source changed from [vessel_time_server] to []    
Aug 01 2023 22:41:14     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     sensor_prefix changed from [] to [gyroco]    
Jun 10 2022 18:47:21     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     transmit_port changed from [16004] to [17004]    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     maintenance_C_text changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     maintenance_B_text changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     maintenance_A_text changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     transmit_ip changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     sensor_orientation changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     software_configuration changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     software_version changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     condition_details changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     acquire_condition changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     analog_units changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     power_current_type changed from [] to [AC]    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     nmea2000 changed from [None] to [[]]    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     nmea0183 changed from [None] to [[]]    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     binary_format_string changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     native_type changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     native_data_description changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     sensor_ethernet_protocol changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     sensor_ip changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     serial_stop_bits changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     serial_parity changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     serial_baud_rate changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     comm_type changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     signal_type changed from [ ] to []    
May 19 2022 19:51:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     model changed from [MK37 model D] to [Sperry Marine MK37 series gyrocompasses]    
 
 
Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency Last Completed Next Due
Maintenance A:
 
Maintenance B:
 
Maintenance C:
 
Calibration
 
Recommended Replacement
 
Warranty
 
 
 
Calibration Files

Date Version Author Type Document Access
 
 
 
User Guides & Documents

Date Version Author Type Document Access
 
 
 
Ownership

Quantity Value
Owner URI
Responsible Party URI Marine Technicians
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition
End/Lost Ownership Date
 
 
Vendor Support

Support Type Details
Company Sperry Marine
Website http://www.sperrymarine.com
Phone +1 504 371 8365
Email service.us@sperry.ngc.com
Shipping
 
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