PG-500 Rate Compensated Heading Sensor (NMEA0183 & AD-10)
Transmitting Heading Device with enhanced stability by a solid-state rate gyroscope
The PG-500 is a rate compensated heading sensor that incorporates innovative electromagnetic compass technology for highly accurate and stable readouts of your ship’s heading. These sophisticated components are contained within a rugged, compact case. Unique design elements make the PG-500 virtually maintenance-free and easy to install.
Features
- Inexpensive heading sensor with the highest accuracy and stability in this class of equipment
- Automatic correction for local magnetic variation with an appropriate GPS navigator or manual correction with an optional remote display RD-30
- High stability by a solid-state rate gyroscope
- Compact waterproof housing with visual status indicators for a simple installation
- Three heading data output ports: two IEC/NMEA ports, one AD-10 port
- High speed heading data output in IEC 61162-2 format
Furuno PG-500 Rate Compensated Heading Sensor Specifications
- Heading Accuracy: ±1.0° (horizontal)
- Heading Resolution: 0.1°
- Follow-up: 25°/s rate-of turn
- Interface: I/O Port (Input): 1 port I/O Port (Output): 2 ports (one port drives 3 outputs)
- Output: FURUNO AD-10 format, IEC 61162-1 (NMEA0183 Ver2.0), HDG, HDT, HDM
- Input: IEC 61162-1 (NMEA0183 Ver1.5/2.0), RMC, VTG
- Temperature: -15°C to 55°C
- Waterproofing: IPX5 (IEC 60529), CFR-46 (USCG standard)
- Power Supply: 12-24 VDC: 120-30 mA
- Weight: 0.3 kg
