CompassNet

Versatile and Efficient

Heading Management System 
CompassNet

Reliable and cost effective control Outstanding Performance

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine has designed the CompassNet offers improved system redundancy and
CompassNet heading management system to deliver an resilience, avoiding multiple functionality of hardware in a
unrivalled system solution for comprehensive multiple multi-gyrocompass system. It also offers “plug and play”
heading management control. The CompassNet system uses functionality and reduces the number of Control and Display
Ethernet connection for all communication between the units required.
connected heading sensors and the heading distribution and
heading management system. A complete new set of Key to the function of the CompassNet system is the Data
heading sensors, both spinning mass and fibre-optic, will be Distribution Unit (DDU) with 1 or 2 processor boards,
available for connection to CompassNet. depending on the system configuration, the Control and
Display Unit and the heading sensor(s).
CompassNet provides you with a system that is both reliable
and easy to use. CompassNet offers many benefits, The performance of CompassNet is further enhanced by
including: integration with our new NAVITWIN V control and display unit
and allows the connection of up to 5 heading sensors.
• Low cost and ease of installation
• Outstanding performance Improved Efficiency
• Improved efficiency CompassNet is an integrated system that incorporates the
• Variety of configurations NAVITWIN V control and display unit (CDU), the Data
Distribution Unit with integral processor board(s).
• Type-approved.
Low Cost and Ease of Installation NAVITWIN V
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine is the first company to To give you maximum flexibility and convenience, the
employ Ethernet technology in its heading management NAVITWIN V displays and monitors up to five heading
systems. This reduces the complexity of installation, sources (four gyrocompass headings and one magnetic
simplifies operational performance and guarantees improved compass heading) from a variety of heading sensors. The
reliability and navigational safety. With less wiring, it’s NAVITWIN V can provide a number of functions:
quicker, easier and less expensive for you to install and
commission. Because there are fewer connections, it’s also • Heading source selector
easier to connect a range of additional equipment to enhance
your heading management requirements. • Heading difference monitor
• Off-heading monitor
Functionality is further simplified through the use of two 24V
DC power sources for all components. • Central gyrocompass control unit
• Central service control unit.
The NAVITWIN V Control and Display Unit (CDU) is a
progression from the successful NAVITWIN IV. We have
designed the “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) to make use
intuitive and to provide a wide range of benefits:

• 4.3” bright colour display

• All heading and sensor data and system information
displayed
• Alarm management with record of alarm history • Installation in the DDU
• Access to, and control of, all CompassNet components • Second processor boards for redundancy in multi-
through one common CDU compass systems.

• Can install up to seven additional CDUs for extra Variety of Configurations

redundancy and control at a different location.

• Compliant with latest display standards. CompassNet can also provide a range of options to suit your
different needs and preferences. These include:

• A range of system solutions

- Single, dual, triple and quad sensor system plus magnetic
heading with free combination of the Sperry Marine
gyrocompasses

• System extension solutions

- Can incorporate Sperry Marine’s NAVIGAT 200 and
NAVIGAT 2200

Data Distribution Unit (DDU) • System solutions for DP applications

The DDU offers a range of features, including: • Converter and Amplifier Unit (CAU)
- Integrates the NAVIGAT 2200 fibre-optic heading sensor
• Interface with all navigation equipment - Integrates NAVIGAT 3000 sensor
- Integrates other manufacturers’ compasses (gyro and
• “Comfortable housing” design, providing convenient magnetic) with Course Bus or NMEA-0183 interface
access for faster installation and service of connections - Bus repeater for long distances (70m) between
and terminals CompassNet units
• One processor board per DDU for a single gyrocompass - Available as integral part of the DDU (max 2) or with
separate housing as Converter and Amplifier Unit (CAU)
system

• Plug-in of second processor board for CompassNet in • Option 6 Step/module (future enhancement)
multi-gyrocompass system - Providing a 6 Step/interface
- 24.35 and 70V DC (external supply)
• Plug-in of up to two Compass Amplifier Units (CAU) - 0.25A per phase
• Connection of Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine fluxgate - Installed in DDU
for magnetic compass
• Optional Ethernet module (future enhancement)
• Emergency controls. - Providing interface to external navigation network
- Compliant with IEC 61162-450
- Installed in the DDU
Processor board
The processor board provides:
Type-Approved Performance
• Heading management The CompassNet system, NAVITWIN V and the associated
• Alert management gyrocompasses are type-approved to Marine Equipment
Directive (MED) 96/98/EC.
• Sensor interface management
• Sensor data management The NAVITWIN V has been type-approved by DNV GL to
Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98/EC.
• Integrated RingBus module
24/7 Service
Our global service network provides prompt shipboard maintenance and repair services in every major seaport in the world, 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.

Sperry Marine Service/Sales locations Sperry Marine Service Agents Regional Head offices Gyrofin offices

For more information, please contact:

AMERICAS ASIA CANADA EUROPE

New Orleans, LA USA China, Shanghai Nova Scotia, Halifax Belgium, Antwerp
Tel: +1-504-328-9171 Tel: +86-21-5179-0199 Tel: +1-902-468-9479 Tel:+32 (0)3233-1433
Hong Kong, Sheung Wan British Columbia, Vancouver Denmark, Copenhagen
Tel: +852-2581-9122 Tel: +1-604-821-2090 Tel: +45 (0)77-33-6633
Japan, Tokyo Germany, Hamburg
Tel: +81 (03)-3863-7401 Tel: +49 (0)40-299-000
Singapore The Netherlands, Vlaardingen
Tel: +65-6274-3332 Tel: +31 (0)10-445-1600
South Korea, Busan Norway, Bergen
Tel: +82-51-247-7455 Tel: +47 (0)55-94-9494
United Kingdom, London
Tel: +44 (0)20-8329-2000

www.sperrymarine.com
A division of the Northrop Grumman Corporation, Sperry Marine provides a range of sophisticated navigation solutions for mariners
around the world: autopilot and steering control systems, compass systems, integrated navigation and bridge systems, integrated
platform management systems, speedlogs, navigation radar and ECDIS. Working with mariners around the globe for over 100 years.
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