Gyrocompass

Summary



TypeGyrocompass
VendorNorthrop Grumman Sperry Marine
ModelGyrocompass
S/N001
ID Prefixgyroco
CORIOLIX IDgyroco000001
ClassNavigation
LocationBridge
Condition
Configurationdefault
Native Sample Rate10.0 Hz
UDP Port(s)16007 40310
EnabledTrue
 


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General Description



A non-magnetic compass 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 RS-422
Serial Details
Baud Rate 4800
Parity N
Stop Bits 1
Byte Size 8
Timeout (s) 5.0
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 text
Start of Message Characters
End of Message Characters
Sample Data Message 248.70,T*12
Message Parser Format ['^\WHEHDT,(?P<heading>(\-?\d+\.\d+)?),T\*(?P<checksum>[0-9A-Fa-f]{2})$']
Data Processing
Data Processing Script NoTransformation
Data Rates
Native Sample Rate 10.0 Hz
Shipboard Network Packet Rate 1.0 Hz
Ship to Shore Rate 1.0 Hz
Data Storage & Access
Raw Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address
Port 16007
Packet Size None
Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address
Port 40310
Archive to Database True
Transmit Real-time Data to Shore True
Time Source
Source
 

Parameters


Quantity Gyro Heading (degrees_true)
Plot Color
 
Parameter Full Name Vessel Heading (Gyro)
Parameter Short Name Gyro Heading
Parameter Standard Name HEADCMMG
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_true
Data Type double
Gross Minimum Value None degrees_true
Gross Maximum Value None degrees_true
Recommended Minimum Value None degrees_true
Recommended Maximum Value None degrees_true
Global Minimum Value 0.0 degrees_true
Global Maximum Value 360.0 degrees_true
Local Minimum Value None degrees_true
Local Maximum Value None degrees_true
Lower Detection Limit None degrees_true
Saturated Value None degrees_true
Bad Data Value None degrees_true
Resolution None degrees_true
Accuracy +/- None degrees_true
Precision None degrees_true
Binning Type circular
Online Display Format 5.1f
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 installed
Current Status in use
Physical Condition
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 ptsur
Vessel Location Bridge
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        
Sep 08 2024 20:54:22     Fulton, Grace     sensor specs update     model changed from [] to [Gyrocompass]    
Apr 18 2022 17:05:00     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     text_regex_format changed from [["{time_raw:ti},$HEHDT,{heading:f}{}"]] to [["{datetime:ti},$HEHDT,{heading:f},T{:nc}"]]    
Apr 15 2022 20:40:52     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     processing_script changed from [] to [NoTransformation]    
Apr 13 2022 21:59:47     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     text_regex_format changed from [["{time_raw:ti},$HEHDT,{heading:>f}{}"]] to [["{datetime:ti},$HEHDT,{heading:f}{}"]]    
Apr 12 2022 23:56:04     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     text_regex_format changed from [] to [["{time_raw:ti},$HEHDT,{heading:>f}{}"]]    
Apr 12 2022 23:56:04     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     sample_data_message changed from [08/03/2020,18:25:44. ... ,$TIROT,00000.2,A*39] to [2022-04-12T23:53:44.000Z,$HEHDT,248.70,T*12]    
Apr 12 2022 22:48:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     transmit_port changed from [None] to [16007]    
Apr 12 2022 22:48:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     power_current_type changed from [] to [AC]    
Apr 12 2022 22:48:07     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     model changed from [NAVIGAT X MK1] to []    
 
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 ECOC
Responsible Party ECOC Marine Technicians
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition
End/Lost Ownership Date
 
Vendor Support

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