Heading Repeater / Compass Repeater
medium
Bridge heading repeaters showing gyrocompass heading at multiple positions: helm, wing, chart table.
Known Models (3)
Cassens & Plath Heading Repeater
Analog compass card
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Analog heading repeater
type: Analog heading repeater
Common Failures:
- • Compass card motor wear
- • Illumination bulb
- • Gimbals friction
Service: Traditional analog repeater. Driven by gyro synchro output.
Spares: Cassens & Plath: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Observator Heading Repeater
Digital display
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Digital heading repeater
type: Digital heading repeater
Common Failures:
- • LED display segments
- • NMEA interface issues
- • Mounting bracket
Service: Observator repeater. NMEA input from gyro or GPS compass.
Spares: Observator: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Raytheon Anschütz Digital Heading Repeater
Digital display
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Digital heading repeater
type: Digital heading repeater
Common Failures:
- • Synchro/stepper motor interface
- • Display LED aging
- • Cable connector corrosion
Service: Part of Anschütz gyro system. Multiple repeaters from single gyro.
Spares: Raytheon Anschütz: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.