Venus® Compass, 5° card
$1,149.99 | Item # 73 245
- Dimensions:
- Apparent card diameter: 5-3/4" (150mm)
Cutout diameter: 6" (152mm)
- Weight:
- Compass: 6.75 lbs. (3,062 g), Cylinder: 4.06 lbs. (1,842 g)
Product Details for Venus® Compass
- Full spherical construction with internal gimbal system.
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Balanced for use in northern and southern hemispheres.
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Accuracy of indication: less than or equal to 1°.
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Lag error: less than or equal to 2°.
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Oscillation period: greater than or equal to 4.7 sec.These values exceed the ISO norm (International Organization of Standards).
Temperature range: -22°F to 158°F. Corresponds with the ISO norm for commercial shipping.
Vibration resistance exceeds requirements of BSH (German Hydrographic Institute).
Seawater resistant, light alloy housing.
Dished card with 1° graduation.
Red dazzle-free illumination for 12 volt (24 volt by special request).
Super-strong glass dome is insensitive to ultraviolet rays and is guaranteed for life against cracking, crazing and yellowing under normal use.
Oscillation-free double bottom compensates volume changes in compass fluid.
Accuracy at all angles of heel insured by full internal gimbal system.
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