Section 1: System Overview - Seakeeper 5 GYRO Operation Manual

Section 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.0 System Overview
The Seakeeper 5 Gyro uses gyroscopic principles to reduce boat roll motions in waves and wakes
independent of boat speed. In multiple gyro installations, the gyros operate independently of each other
and therefore this manual only discusses operation of a single unit.
A Seakeeper 5 Gyro consists of a Gyro assembly, a CAN communications cable, and a Display. Figure 1
illustrates the interconnection of these components and their interface with the boat.
Technical specifications provided in Section 6 list the power consumption, total weight, and dimensions
of the major components. Gyroscopic principals that apply to boat roll control are discussed on
Seakeeper's web site at www.seakeeper.com. The Seakeeper web site also contains videos of gyro
operation and videos of several different boats operating in waves with the Gyro on and off. It is
recommended that the reader play these videos prior to reading the remainder of this manual.
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FIGURE 1 – SEAKEEPER 5 GYRO STABILIZATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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