Raymarine fluxgate compass

[bigwow]

Before I open it up is the Raymarine compass supposed to sound as if there is something loose inside when it’s turned upside down?
Thanks
John

 

[xcw]

yes it is - mine certainly does. I think it mentions it somewhere in the handbook.

 

[bigwow]

Thanks for the quick reply, I’d better screw it back on the bulkhead before curiosity gets the better of me.

 

[peterb]

Raymarine used to sell an Autohelm hand bearing compass. It worked well, but had to be held horizontal while taking the readings. The same applies to the sensor in the Raymarine fluxgate compass, so it is gimballed inside the housing. That's why it sounds as if something is loose. Not a good idea to rattle it too much, though.

 

[bigwow]

I only asked because it sounds as if there is a snooker ball loose in there.

 

[john_morris_uk]

The fluxgate is on a little set of gimbles. They always sound 'clonky' when you shake them about. Don't shake them too violently - they will break eventually!