You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
FOREWORD<br />
A Word to the Owner of the SC-50<br />
Features<br />
iv<br />
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FURUNO SC-50<br />
Satellite Compass. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name<br />
has become synonymous with quality and reliability.<br />
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable<br />
reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to<br />
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.<br />
Your satellite compass is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous<br />
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its<br />
intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read<br />
and follow the operation, installation and maintenance procedures set forth in<br />
this manual.<br />
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are<br />
achieving our purposes.<br />
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.<br />
The SC-50 is a new satellite compass designed with FURUNO’s advanced GPS<br />
kinematic technology. This compass finds a wide range of applications for any<br />
type of ships and mobile units at sea or on land.<br />
The main features are<br />
• Perfect for use as heading sensor for Radar/ARPA, AIS, ECDIS, scanning<br />
sonar, and video plotter<br />
• There are no mechanical parts such as gimbals or rotating motor, thus the<br />
compass is free from routine maintenance<br />
• The performance is not affected by geomagnetism thus it is suitable for use on<br />
any vessel<br />
• No need for speed correction like a gyrocompass<br />
• Short settling time - three minutes<br />
• Meets the following requirements: IMO MSC. 116(73), ISO/FDIS 22090-3,<br />
IMO A. 694(17), IEC 60945 (2002-08), IEC 61162 (2000).
Change language