Heading Sensors; Optional Equipment; Software Record - Simrad AP28 Operator's Manual

1.6 Heading Sensors

RC42 Rate Compass
FC40 Fluxgate Compass (optional)

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
SW 1.1.00.
10 | System description
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.
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.
Description
First issue