GC80, GC85 & RGC50 Gyrocompasses
Technical specifications overleaf.
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The Simrad GC series includes gyrocompasses and control units to suit any vessel type and application; from IMO-approved GC80 and GC85 solutions for merchant cargo ships, passenger vessels, and dynamic positioning Offshore Service Vessels, to the compact RGC50 for smaller non-SOLAS workboats, ferries and commercial fishing vessels.
GC80 & GC85 IMO type approved for use aboard standard and High Speed Craft respectively, Simrad GC80
and GC85 gyrocompasses are available with Compact, Dual or Expanded control units for
installation as part of a single- or multi-gyro system. These control units offer a range of stepper
and NMEA 0183 heading outputs for direct connection to heading repeaters, ECDIS, radar,
autopilot and other navigation systems. Easily incorporated into new vessels or retrofits, the GC80 and GC85 suit a
variety of applications from navigation for merchant vessels to dynamic positioning for OSVs.
These gyrocompasses were designed to meet the requirements of demanding offshore applications, and combine
sophisticated technology with low-RPM rotation to eliminate the need for regular annual service or oil changes. In the event
that service is required, the fully-sealed sensitive elements are field-swappable to allow for onboard service – minimizing or
eliminating vessel downtime.
RGC50 Smaller and lighter than IMO-approved equivalents, the Simrad RGC50 brings the reliability and
performance benefits of a gyrocompass to smaller non-SOLAS workboats, passenger ferries and
commercial fishing vessels. The RGC50’s integrated control unit offers a single 1:1 synchro electrical
output; the optional GI51 Gyro Interface module translates this into stepper and NMEA 0183 outputs
for direct connection to heading repeaters and other navigation equipment.
Pendulum Ferry function: Essential aboard double-ended ferries with interchangeable bow and stern, the RGC50 and
GI51 offer a switchable 180-degree heading offset that allows either end to be configured as the bow quickly and easily
during vessel operation.
Technical Specifications
D I S T R I B U T E D B Y :
Navico Asia Pacific Tel: +64 9 925 4500 Email: [email protected]
Navico Americas Tel: +1 832 377 9578 Email: [email protected]
Navico EMEA Tel: +44 1794 510 010 Email: [email protected]
985-11122-001
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PA R T N U M B E R D E S C R I P T I O N
27101617 GC80 Compact Gyro system
GC80 Exp Sys GC80 Expanded Gyro System
GC80 Dual Sys GC80 Dual Gyro System
GC85 Comp Sys GC85 Compact Gyro system
GC85 Exp Sys GC85 Expanded Gyro System
27102185 RGC50 Gyro
000-10124-001 RGC50 Pack-includes RGC50 and GI51
GC80 GC85 RGC50
Type Approval Wheelmark
IMO:A424 (XI), A694
(17). IEC: 60945,
61162. ISO: 8728
(1997)
Wheelmark
IMO: A.821(19),
MSC.97(73), SOLAS
Chapter V Annex 19
– 13.2.6 (2000 HSC
Code), IEC: 60945,
61162 ISO: 6328
(2001)
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P E R F O R M A N C E
Settling time < 3 hours < 4 hours
Pitch/roll angle ±45°
Follow up rate > 75°/sec Max 36°/sec
Settle point error
(x secant latitude)
< ±0.1° < ±1.8°
Static error
(x secant latitude)
< ±0.1° < ±1.0°
Dynamic error
(x secant latitude)
< ±0.4° < ±1.8°
P O W E R / I N T E R F A C E S
Compatible
control/interface
units
GC80/85 Compact/Dual/Expanded
Control Unit
Integrated Control-
ler/GI51 Gyro
Interface
Supply voltage 24V DC (all units)
110/220V AC (Dual/Expanded)
24V DC
Heading outputs 4x NMEA 0183, 1x stepper (Compact), 10x
NMEA 0183, 4x stepper (Dual/Expanded)
Synchro 1:1 (inte-
grated) NMEA 0183,
stepper (GI51)
Rate Of Turn (ROT)
outputs
3x analogue (Dual/Expanded only) -
T E C H N I C A L / E N V I R O N M E N T A L
Width 340 mm / 13.4 in 228 mm / 9 in
Depth 340 mm / 13.4 in 228 mm / 9 in
Height 438 mm / 17.2 in 253 mm / 10 in
Weight 23 kg / 50.71 lb 11 kg / 24.25 lbs