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MD77HR DIAL
COMPASS REPEATER
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SKU: F077052
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OVERVIEW
The MD77HR is a NMEA-based Compact Heading Repeater. Digital
FEATURES heading data (ship’s heading) may be conveniently displayed and
monitored at any location on a vessel.
• Traditional Marine Compass Card
Display When multiple heading sources are available in the heading data (e.g.
• Main and Emergency power supplies; True and Magnetic) the MD77HR allows the user to select the heading
with monitoring of both source and indicates which heading source is in current use.
• Automatic Baud Rate Detection Compact and rugged, the MD77HR offers a heading repeater
solution for locations where the available space is limited and may be
• Automatic indication of loss of valid
heading data either bulkhead or panel mounted. Finished in Jet Black (RAL9005)
Fine-texture Powder Coat to complement other marine navigation
• Automatic detection of a previously
equipment.
lost heading data type without
requiring a reset The MD77HR from Marine Data: flexible in application, easy to install
and simple to maintain.
• Prioritisation of heading type
• Local and Remote Dimming Control APPLICATIONS
• Rugged, Marinised Aluminium • The MD77HR displays True or Magnetic Heading Data transmitted
Construction from marine equipment compatible with NMEA 0183 (IEC 61162-
1) (Gyro compass, TMC, EMC, GPS Compass etc.)
ACCESSORIES
• Panel Mounting Kit (Supplied)
• Bulkhead Bracket Mounting Kit
• Remote Dimmer Control (0-24 V dc)
RELATED PRODUCTS
• The complete range of Marine Data Heading Repeaters
• Transmitting Heading Device (THD) Systems (TMC and EMC)
NAVIGATION INNOVATION
SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL OPERATIONAL
Weight: 1.25 kg (with bulkhead mounting bracket) Performance: ± 0.5° accuracy
H 166mm; W 200 mm; D 81mm; Follow Up Rate: >20° per second
Dimensions:
Fascia 144 x 144 mm; Dial Ø 118 mm
LED array with local and remote dimming
Dial Illumination:
Mounting: Panel or optional Bulkhead mounted control. Red tint
Connections: 1x data cable to 15-pin D-sub plug Dial Resolution: Scale marked at 1°, 5°, 10° & 45°
Construction: Aluminium alloy enclosure Display: Rotating compass card dial display
Finish: Jet Black (RAL9005) Fine-texture Powder Coat Power supply failure: Visible indication
Error Indication: Dial oscillates ±35°
ELECTRICAL
LED indicator for heading source type: Gyro
Heading Type:
Power Supply: 24 V dc 4 W nominal (18-32 V dc) Compass / Magnetic Compass
Data Input: Digital RS422 MTBF: 30,000 hours
Digital RS422 NMEA 0183; 4800 / 9600 /
Data Protocol: APPROVALS
19200 / 38400 Baud, auto-selecting
THS, HDT, HDG and HDM; detected on start‑up BS EN 60945:2002 (BSI, 2008)
Data Sentences: BS EN 61162-1:2016 (BSI, 2016)
in descending order of priority
BS EN 62288:2014 (BSI, 2016)
Cable: 2.5 m multicore data cable BS ISO 8728:2014 (BSI, 2014)
BS ISO 16328:2014 (BSI, 2014)
Conforms with:
IMO Res. A.424(XI) (IMO, 1979)
IMO Res. A.821(19) (IMO, 1995)
IMO Res. MSC.36(63) (IMO, 1994)
IMO Res. MSC.97(73) (IMO, 2000)
IMO Res. MSC191(79) (IMO, 2004)
Type Approval: DNV GL
ENVIRONMENTAL
IEC 60945 Equipment Category: Protected Area
Operating temp: -15°C to +55°C
RoHS: Compliant
Compass Safe Distance: Standard: 85cm; Steering: 45cm
All dimensions in mm
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Vittlefields Technology Centre, Forest Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. PO304LY
Marine Data Systems Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to its products and specifications without prior notice.
