POLARIS MK3-D

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The new generation of POLARIS: the MK3-D
maintenance free gyrocompass
MASTER COMPASS - Ten years of proven reliability
CONTROL UNIT - Microprocessor based platform for Digital Heading Data Processing
and Transmission and Data Display
POWER UNIT - State of the art switching power supply and interface subassembly

MAIN FEATURES
Designed in accurdance with IMO Resolution
A424 (XI) and fully complying with ISO 8728
and IEC-60945
Full GMDSS suitability
Type approved (Wheel Mark)
Fast orientation
(less than one hour by presetting)
Suitable for high speed navigation
Automatic speed / latitude error correction
User programmable date/time for start-up
Direct reading of correct heading on Master
Compass and Control Unit
Extensive built-in test with visual indication of
coded errors
Control panel for console mounting
Dual gyrocompass system available
Maintenance free
Customerized to suit any vessel

TORINO / ITALY
 POLARIS MK3-D
Gyrocompass System

GPS NMEA 0183 Control Unit / Bridge Repeater

Speed Log
Remote Alarm
( 100/200
or NMEA-183 )
PPNM
8xNMEA 0183

3xStepper users (6 steps/deg)

Autopilot (RS422)

2xSynchro Repeaters
POWER UNIT / JUNCTION BOX
Course Printer (RS422)

RoT (10VDC, 30/100/300 deg/min)

(24 Vdc) High-Speed RS-422

MB20 K
CONVERTER
UNIT *
Fluxgate
(NMEA-183) AC supply (115/220 Vac - 50/60 Hz)
DC supply
(24 Vdc) * OPTIONAL: AC and DC Supply with
automatic changeover
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SETTLING POINT ERROR 0.4 secant lat
STATIC ERROR 0.2 secant lat
DYNAMIC ERROR 0.4 secant lat
SETTLING TIME 4 hours unaided (1 hour by fast presetting) with user programmable start-up date/time capability
FOLLOW-UP RATE 75 /s
SPEED / LAT ERROR CORRECTION Automatic / Manual
MAX. ROLL/PITCH ANGLES 45
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -10 to + 55 C
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -10 to + 70 C
SUPPLY VOLTAGE 24 VDC or 115/220 VAC 50/60 Hz with external unit and automatic changeover
POWER CONSUMPTION (NOMINAL) 200W (basic version), 10W per analog repeater

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

DIMENSIONS (mm) WEIGHT
COMPONENT
LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH (KG)

MASTER COMPASS 338 450 340 40

CONTROL UNIT 155 215 215 3
POWER UNIT 210 450 300 10

This brochure should not be considered a contractual offer to sell. The specifications given herein may
be changed by the manufacturer, GEM Elettronica S.r.l., at any time without notice.

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