SIMRAD FC40 Fluxgate Compass
The FC40 Fluxgate Compass provides accurate heading data for auto-steering and navigational purposes.
Key Features
Ø Magnetic Fluxgate Sensor
Ø Dual Axis Gimbal
Ø Fully Waterproof
Ø NMEA2000® Connectivity
Ø Simrad Yachting Construction
Overview
Ø Magnetic Fluxgate Sensor
Provides superior electronic directional reference over the long term.
Ø Dual Axis Gimbal
Ensures the RC42 is highly accurate, even when the boat is not flat.
Ø Fully Waterproof
Certified to IPX6 standard.
Ø NMEA2000® Connectivity
Connect to an NSS, NSE or NSO navigation system with ease.
Ø Simrad Yachting Construction
Brutally strong and elegantly designed.
Specifications
Ø Magnetic Fluxgate Sensor
Ø Dual Axis Gimbal
Ø Fully Waterproof
Ø NMEA2000® Connectivity
Ø Simrad Yachting Construction
Overview
Ø Magnetic Fluxgate Sensor
Provides superior electronic directional reference over the long term.
Ø Dual Axis Gimbal
Ensures the RC42 is highly accurate, even when the boat is not flat.
Ø Fully Waterproof
Certified to IPX6 standard.
Ø NMEA2000® Connectivity
Connect to an NSS, NSE or NSO navigation system with ease.
Ø Simrad Yachting Construction
Brutally strong and elegantly designed.
Specifications
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Technical/Environmental
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| Mounting [S,F,B] | Deck or bulkhead |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to +55° |
| Operating Temperature Stored | -30° to +70° |
| Housing | Off white ABS |
| Specified Standards | Environmental Protection: IP56 |
| Product Length [mm] | 106 |
| Product Width [mm] | 102 |
| Product Height [mm] | 72 |
| Weight [kg] | 0 |
| Product Width | 102.4 mm 4 in |
| Product Height | 72 mm 2.8 in |
| Product Weight | 0.4 kg 0.88 lbs |
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Power
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| Power Consumption | 1 4 W |
| Power Supply (Supply Voltage) | 8-16V via SimNet |
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Autopilot/Auto-Steering
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| Automatic Compass Calibration | True |
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GPS Navigation
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| Heading Accuracy | +/- 3 degrees after calibration |
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Other
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| Compass Safe Distance [mm] | 500 |














