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Cassens & Plath Reflecta III — SOLAS-approved binnacle magnetic compass with prism light optics for standard bridge installation.

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Type	Binnacle Magnetic Compass
Compliance	SOLAS / ISO 25862

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Cassens & Plath has been manufacturing nautical precision instruments since 1902, with their magnetic compasses being a core product. The Reflecta series of compass binnacles are designed for professional maritime navigation.
The Reflecta III is a reflector compass binnacle designed for worldwide use, similar in approvals and specifications to the Reflecta I, but with slightly reduced dimensions. It is suitable for optical reflection arrangements up to 3 meters, including horizontal by-passes up to 2 meters. The Reflecta II is recommended for longer optical paths and horizontal by-passes exceeding 2 meters, while the Reflecta IV and Reflecta V are variants with shorter columns and no bearing capability, intended for coastal navigation.
The Reflecta III is chosen for its compliance with national and international standards for global navigation, its robust construction from AlMg alloy with seawater-resistant fittings, and its inclusion of essential components like an azimuth device, deviation correctors, and both electrical and emergency lighting.

Model	Card Diameter	Max Optical Path Length	Horizontal By-pass Length	Primary Use
Reflecta III	160 mm	3 m	Up to 2 m	Worldwide navigation
Reflecta I	160 mm	Up to 2 m	Up to 2 m	Worldwide navigation
Reflecta II	160 mm	Longer than 3 m	Longer than 2 m	Worldwide navigation
Reflecta IV	160 mm	N/A	N/A	Coastal navigation (no bearing)
Reflecta V	N/A	N/A	N/A	Coastal navigation (no bearing)

Sources: toplicht.com; headlandengineering.com.au; nautic-instruments.nl; nauticexpo.com; cassens-plath.de; cirspb.ru; scribd.com; istanbulmarin.net

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^N  M  A  A
 │  │  │  └── Model: Reflecta III
 │  │  └───── Make: Cassens & Plath
 │  └──────── Equipment: Magnetic Compass
 └─────────── System: Navigation