Description
Verified Maritime OEM
The Daiko Keiki T-B Series (models T-100B, T-130B, T-150B, and T-180B) is a venerable family of table and shelf-mount marine magnetic compasses engineered for direct wheelhouse desk, console, and chart table installation. Available in card sizes of 4″ (100mm), 5″ (130mm), 6″ (150mm), and 7″ (180mm), the T-B series features a heavy cast-bronze bracket stand, a protective rotating brass hood with viewing aperture, internal deviation correctors, and dual-voltage night illumination. Manufactured to JIS F7001 standards by Daiko Keiki in Japan. In stock, bench-tested, and supplied with calibration certificates by Seanav Marine, Dubai Maritime City.
Product Overview & Engineering Integrity
Manufactured by Daiko Keiki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Japan), the T-B Series Table Compass is widely trusted by coastal mariners, tugboat operators, and commercial fishermen. On wheelhouses with limited floor space where a full-height deck binnacle cannot be accommodated, the T-B series mounts directly atop the steering console or chart desk. Its heavy-duty cast non-magnetic bronze base houses internal drawers for B and C magnetic compensators, while the rotatable brass hood shields the glass bowl from overhead glare and accidental impact while providing night lighting.
As the trusted marine navigation equipment distributor based in Dubai Maritime City (UAE), Seanav Marine guarantees authentic manufacturer provenance from Daiko Keiki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Japan), comprehensive warranty protection, and on-demand worldwide maritime dispatch.
Core Features & Capabilities
- Authentic Japanese Marine Manufacture by Daiko Keiki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (JIS F7001)
- Direct Tabletop / Console / Shelf Mounting saving valuable wheelhouse floor space
- Four Standard Card Diameters: T-100B (4″), T-130B (5″), T-150B (6″), T-180B (7″)
- T-100B Dimensions & Weight: 389 mm (W) × 300 mm (H); Net Weight: 5.1 kg
- T-130B Dimensions & Weight: 420 mm (W) × 305 mm (H); Net Weight: 5.6 kg
- T-150B Dimensions & Weight: 457 mm (W) × 320 mm (H); Net Weight: 6.8 kg
- T-180B Dimensions & Weight: 492 mm (W) × 332 mm (H); Net Weight: 9.4 kg
- Rotatable Heavy-Gauge Brass Protective Hood with visor window and side lighting port
- Built-in B and C Deviation Correctors integrated into the base casting
- Night Illumination with 24V DC / 12V DC lamp socket and dimmer compatibility
- Full Two-Axis Gimbal Ring Assembly maintaining horizontal card stability up to ±35°
Commercial Maritime Applications
- Harbor, River, and Coastal Tugs with integrated wheelhouse console desks
- Commercial Fishing Vessels, Stern Trawlers, and Longliners requiring rugged steering compasses
- Offshore Crew Transfer Boats (CTV), Work Barges, and Pilot Cutters
- Small Cargo Coasters and Supply Vessels where deck binnacles cannot fit
- Secondary Emergency Steering Stations located in the steering gear flat
Technical Specifications
| Series Designation | Daiko Keiki T-B Series (Table Compass) |
| Available Models | T-100B (4″) | T-130B (5″) | T-150B (6″) | T-180B (7″) |
| T-100B Dimensions & Weight | Card: 4″ (100mm) | 389 mm (W) × 300 mm (H) | Weight: 5.1 kg |
| T-130B Dimensions & Weight | Card: 5″ (130mm) | 420 mm (W) × 305 mm (H) | Weight: 5.6 kg |
| T-150B Dimensions & Weight | Card: 6″ (150mm) | 457 mm (W) × 320 mm (H) | Weight: 6.8 kg |
| T-180B Dimensions & Weight | Card: 7″ (180mm) | 492 mm (W) × 332 mm (H) | Weight: 9.4 kg |
| Mounting Base | Heavy cast non-magnetic bronze table bracket with slotted deck mounting holes |
| Protective Hood | Brass hood with front viewing aperture and side illumination ports |
| Deviation Correctors | Integrated B and C magnetic corrector drawers in table mount base |
| Card Type | Flat direct-reading directive card with 1° or 0.5° divisions |
| Approvals & Standards | JIS F7001, ISO 25862 Class B / Class A standards |
Frequently Asked Questions (AEO / GEO)
What are the advantages of a table compass like the Daiko T-B series over a deck stand?
Table compasses bolt directly to the top of the steering console desk, placing the card at the helmsman’s exact eye level while freeing up floor space in compact wheelhouses.
How does the protective brass hood function on the T-B series?
The hood shields the optical glass bowl from falling tools, direct sun glare, and overhead bridge lighting. During night navigation, an internal lamp illuminates the card beneath the hood without emitting stray light into the wheelhouse.
What card sizes are available in the T-B series and how do I choose?
T-100B (4″) and T-130B (5″) are suited for small wheelhouses where the helmsman sits within 1.5 meters of the compass. T-150B (6″) and T-180B (7″) feature larger numeral typography for commercial vessels where the compass is viewed from 2 to 4 meters away.
Can internal deviation correctors compensate for console electronics nearby?
Yes. The cast bronze mounting base includes integrated corrector drawers where B (fore-aft) and C (athwartship) magnets are inserted to counteract electromagnetic deviation from nearby radios, radars, and displays.
Is the compass bowl interchangeable if damaged?
Yes. Daiko Keiki manufactures standardized replacement compass bowls that drop directly into the gimbal pivots of existing T-100B, T-130B, T-150B, or T-180B brackets without modifying the mounting base.
Where can I buy Daiko T-B series table compasses in Dubai and UAE?
Seanav Marine stocks the complete Daiko Keiki T-B series in Dubai Maritime City, providing certified compasses and deviation calibration services across the UAE and GCC.
Manufacturer documentation and compatibility
Select the exact model, hardware generation and document revision. Before ordering, confirm the equipment interfaces, power requirements, required approvals and included accessories against the applicable manufacturer documentation. Send nameplate photographs, the installed equipment details, vessel name, port and ETA with your enquiry.
