The C. Plath Type-2060 is a Jupiter liquid-filled marine magnetic compass, designed for reliable heading indication and bearing applications on commercial vessels. The manufacturer’s documentation identifies Type 2060 as a Bearing Compass, while the Jupiter series is designed for demanding marine navigation service.
The compass uses a liquid-damped compass bowl and magnetic compass card to provide a stable heading indication, helping reduce unwanted movement of the card in rough sea conditions. The Type-2060 incorporates a robust construction with components including a float, pivot, sapphire bearing, gimbal arrangement, membrane, top and bottom glass, and compass fluid.
Key features:
- Brand: C. Plath
- Model/Type: Type-2060
- Series: Jupiter
- Type: Marine Magnetic / Bearing Compass
- Compass card diameter: Approximately 180 mm
- Liquid-filled and damped
- Suitable for steering, bearing and reflector applications
- Rugged construction for marine environments
- Suitable for use as an independent or backup heading reference
- Designed for installation with appropriate marine compass/binnacle arrangements
The Type-2060 is particularly suitable for merchant vessels, offshore vessels, shipowners, marine workshops and navigation-equipment suppliers looking for a dependable traditional magnetic compass.
