Simrad Fc40 Fluxgate Compass

Simrad FC40 Fluxgate Compass
The Simrad FC40 fluxgate compass is designed for connection to the SimNet network. It is equipped with 5,5 m (18 feet) of SimNet cable with connector. The compass transmit the heading even if the autopilot is switched off.

Input from SimNet

• Heading offset
  
• Calibration start
  
• Software upload

Output on SimNet/NMEA2000 Format
The compass is NMEA2000 compatible and outputs PGN 127250.

• Calibrated heading, transmission rate of 20 Hz when selected as heading source on SimNet, otherwise 1 Hz.
  
• Magnetic field data
  
• Error messages and status information

Specifications:

• GPS/Navigation:
  DGPS: Heading Accuracy +/- 3 degrees after calibration
  
• Autopilot/Autosteering:
  Automatic Compass Calibration - Yes
  
• Technical/Environmental:
  Housing - Off white ABS
  Mouting - Deck or bulkhead
  Width - 102.4 mm / 4 in.
  Height - 72 mm / 2.8 in.
  Length - 106.4 mm / 4.2 in.
  Weight - 0.4 kg / 0.88 lbs.
  
• Power:
  Power Supply - 8-16V via SimNet vDC
  Power Consumptioni - 1,4 W
  
• Other:
  Compass Safe Distance - 500 mm / 19.7 in.
  List of Specified Standards - Environmental Protection: IP56
  Operating Temperature - 0 to +55 degrees
  Operating Temperature Stored - -30 to +70 degrees
  
  Manufacturer Part Number: 22090187

Product Manual (PDF)