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Post course on the bridge: repeater DR-309 and GLONASS receiver NGR-3000

The course and coordinates come to marine instruments from different sources. In this article, the repeater is considered. DR-309 and GNSS-receiver NGR-3000. The selection, actual availability and status of each quotation are confirmed separately.

Unicont DR-309 is a course repeater. Photo from the owner's catalog.
Unicont DR-309 is a course repeater. Photo from the owner's catalog.
NSR NGR-3000 is a GNSS receiver. Photo from the owner's catalog; scope of supply is checked separately.
NSR NGR-3000 is a GNSS receiver. Photo from the owner's catalog; scope of supply is checked separately.

DR-309: How a digital course becomes an arrow

The DR-309 is a two-scale stepping directional repeater Unicont. He takes a course from gyro-indicators and gyrocompass in the form of NMEA-quotation and shows it with a potato arrow - the same "live" as on the main gyro-instrument. The watch reads the course from an additional post, without turning to the main compass: on the running bridge it is both reaction speed and safety.

The ability to relay data, protection and accessories is verified using the documentation of the specific configuration DR-309. The connection is performed by specialists after checking the interfaces and power supply. The presence of protection does not mean that an erroneous connection is permissible.

According to the configuration, the device is designed for marine work: power supply from 10 to 36 V DC, the operating range from -20 to +55 ° C, IP22 housing protection, dimensions 144 × 115 × 137 mm with a weight of about 2 kg - is placed on the dashboard or in the control post.

NGR-3000: coordinates and navigation data

NGR-3000 production NSR — marine GNSS-receiver. Official family card NGR-1000/NGR-3000 pointer GPSGLONASS and BDS, touchscreen 7 inch, three data outputs RS-422 single-connection BAM/INS. Specific settings and scope of supply are checked by device configuration.

The path angle according to the movement data should not be confused with the true course of the nasal line. NGR-3000 does not become a gyrocompass: if a consumer needs a heading sensor signal, its source and line agree separately.

To replace, first make a list of consumers coordinates and required data. Then check interfaces, messages, settings, antenna, cables and power supply. The specified characteristics of the main unit and antenna may vary; transfer protection and temperature range of one part to the entire set is impossible.

How two devices work together

The heading sensor and the GNSS receiver solve different tasks. The course is transmitted to the relevant consumers through consistent interfaces; coordinates and navigation data are provided by GNSS. Having a common name for NMEA doesn’t confirm that all devices are compatible. For each device, the purpose of information, inputs and required messages are checked, and the final connection scheme is compiled according to documentation.

Status and delivery

The condition, availability, availability and warranty conditions are confirmed in the quotation. The DR-309 card on this site refers to a recovery part; it cannot be considered a finished repeater without separate approval. For the NGR-3000, the composition and documents are recorded in the specification of a particular order, rather than derived from the generic model name.

Related selection devices

The catalog presents repeaters and accessories of the course post. Their presence and condition are specified by a specific quotation, and the selection is performed according to the model of the source of the course and the required appointment of the post. The overall review does not confirm the automatic interchangeability of the equipment.

How to order

Write a model of your gyrocompass or navigation system and task: confirm the compatibility of the DR-309 and NGR-3000, calculate the kit and the deadline for shipment. Positions from the technical guide - in the block "gyrocompass and repeaters - available" below.

Gyrocompass and repeaters available

Course repeaters, gyrocompass blocks and course post nodes that are kept in stock. Selection - according to the model of your gyrocompass.

NGR-3000: own quotation card and completeness request