10 | System description
1.6 Heading Sensors
RC42 Rate Compass
RC42 is a fluxgate compass with an integrated rate of
turn sensor. It provides a significant improvement to the
dynamic performance of both the autopilot and a
stabilized radar display. A 5 m (16 feet) SimNet cable
with connector is attached.
FC40 Fluxgate Compass (optional)
This is a compact magnetic heading sensor using a
floating ringcore in a fluxgate coil. A 5 m (16 feet)
SimNet cable with connector is attached. The dynamic
performance is second to the RC42.
1.7 Optional equipment
See page 115.
1.8 Software record
When the system is switched on, a status display shows
the software version for the control unit. See page
14.
Software version