Simrad GC80 User Manual

INSTALLATION
20221537 / D 43
Control unit
The Control unit is bulkhead mounted by using 4 bolts as shown
in the illustration.
Flush mounting the control panels
The control panels for master compass no 1 and 2 may be
removed from the Control unit and mounted in a remote location
by using the optional flush mounting kit (part number
27101757).
The flush mounting kit includes:
- 1 flush mounting panel
- 4 corners
- 4 mounting screws
- 1 blind cover
In addition to this kit, optional control panel cables must be
ordered. The cables are available in three different lengths:
- 5m (part no. 44170736)
- 10m (part no. 44170744)
- 15m (part no. 44170751)
Use the following procedure when remotely mounting the
control panel:
1 Open the control unit, and remove the wiring strips
holding the control panel’s cable.
2 Disconnect the cable’s grounding wires (labelled FG)
from the control panel and from the SCC board in the
Control unit.
3 Disconnect the plugs and remove the control panel’s
cable.
GC80/85
REMOTE PANEL
CONTROL
PANEL

Simrad GC80 Specifications

General

Type	Gyro Compass
Power Supply	24 V DC
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Heading Resolution	0.01°
Heading Repeatability	±0.1°
IP Rating	IP66
Storage Temperature	+70°C
Interfaces	NMEA 0183
Humidity	95% non-condensing