Magnetic Compass · Position & Heading
The Merkur VZ is a compensated magnetic compass from C. Plath (Weems & Plath) that provides SOLAS‑required heading information with built‑in deviation and heeling error compensation. As a Magnetic Compass, it is normally installed on the bridge with the required external sensors, antennas, displays and data-network interfaces. In that role, its primary purpose is to provide navigation, position, heading, speed, depth, traffic or bridge-management information according to the listed category. Radar, ECDIS, gyrocompass, GNSS, speed log, echo sounder and integrated bridge systems use different sensing principles, so calibration and interfaces must match the actual installed equipment. Capacity: Compensated magnetic compass. For exact ratings, dimensions, settings, capacities, materials and variant-specific limits, refer to the manufacturer documentation for the exact figure.
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Standard SOLAS compass with full compensation arrangement.
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