Teledyne gyrocompass certified by DNV

The SGB 2000 is a high performance gyrocompass that incorporates maintenance-free laser gyros and accelerometers which have a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) in excess of 300,000 hours. With no moving parts and no requirement for regular maintenance, Teledyne says the gyrocompass offers the owners of every type of ship a cost saving alternative to mechanical gyrocompasses.

Accurate and stable headings are said to be provided by the gyro, which has a dynamic accuracy <0.25˚ RMS secant latitude that can be maintained during turns up to 200 degrees per second.

With a fast settling time and low power consumption, the SGB 2000 is suitable for use on fast survey craft operating in rough, confined waters or for integration within the bridge of the largest ocean-going vessels.

Integration is helped by the SGB 2000’s flexible interface, which is said to allow for easy connectivity to existing ships’ systems. Teledyne also produces a range of repeaters designed to complement the SGB 2000. The gyro is also available in a subsea housing, which enables the unit to be used in a variety of configurations at depths down to 3,000m from where it can support a wide range of subsea activities.