Description
The Onwa Marine KCR-160(S) Digital Compass Repeater is a critical component for vessels requiring multiple compass readouts in various locations. It receives heading data from the main compass and displays it in real-time, ensuring that crew members at different stations can access precise navigational information. The device features a clear and easy-to-read digital display, making it user-friendly even in challenging conditions. Built with marine-grade materials, the KCR-160(S) is durable and resistant to saltwater, ensuring reliable performance in all weather conditions.
Technical Specifications & Mounting Details
| Specification | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Large red illuminated LED digital readout with 0.1° heading resolution |
| Input Sentences | NMEA 0183 ($–HDT, $–HDM, $–HDG) |
| Baud Rate | 4800 bps standard (optional 38400 bps support) |
| Mounting Options | Flush console panel mount (standard DIN 96×96mm cutout) or overhead trunnion bracket |
| Operating Voltage | 12V to 24V DC |
| Dimming Range | 0% to 100% smooth potentiometer dimmer for night-time navigation |
The Onwa KCR-160(S) Digital Compass Repeater provides secondary and tertiary heading stations for ship bridges, wing stations, and emergency steering positions.
Technical Specifications & Operational Standards
Review certified engineering parameters, electrical inputs, data protocols, and Class compliance standards for this unit:
| OEM Brand / Manufacturer | Onwa Marine |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | KCR-160(S) |
| Equipment Classification | Class A Marine Steering & Bearing Magnetic Compass |
| Card Diameter & Style | 165 mm / 6-inch Transparent Card with Full Gimbal Suspension |
| Binnacle Compatibility | Reflector Binnacle, Pelorus Stand, and Overhead Bridge Mountings |
| Standard Approvals | ISO 25862:2019, SOLAS Chapter V, DGS Merchant Shipping Standards |
| Deviation Calibration | Pre-magnetized B/C Quadrantal Corrector Spheres & Flinders Bar included |
| Stock & Port Logistics | Ready Stock for Immediate Vessel Supply across Mumbai, JNPT, Kandla, Cochin, Chennai & Visakhapatnam |
| In-the-Box Documentation | OEM Certificate of Conformance, Wiring Schematics, Installation & Operating Manual |
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Manufacturer documentation and compatibility
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