The Yokogawa gyrocompass operates on the principles of and Earth’s rotation .
| Feature | YG-300 Series | YG-500 Series | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Single Gyrosphere | Dual Gyrosphere (Hot Standby) | | Accuracy (Static) | ≤ 0.5° secant latitude | ≤ 0.2° secant latitude | | Settling Time | < 3 hours (to 0.7°) | < 2.5 hours (to 0.5°) | | Latitude Range | 0° to 80° N/S | 0° to 90° N/S (Polar Capable) | | Follow-up Rate | Up to 180°/sec | Up to 200°/sec | | Power Supply | 24 VDC / 100-230 VAC | 24 VDC / 100-230 VAC | | Interfacing | NMEA 0183 (HDT, ROT), Step/Serial | NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, IEC 61162 | yokogawa gyro compass
For the modern mariner, the gyro compass is often just another screen on the console—a silent digital readout of degrees. But behind that number is a legacy of precision engineering. The Yokogawa gyrocompass operates on the principles of