The Simrad RC42 rate compass provides a significant improvement to the dynamic performance of both the autopilot and a stabilized radar display.
The Simrad RC42 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 and 127251
- 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