General; Introduction; Firmware Revision; Features - Maretron SSC300 User Manual

1 General

1.1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Maretron SSC300 Solid State Rate/Gyro Compass.
Maretron has designed and built your compass to the highest standards for years of reliable,
dependable, and accurate service.
Maretron's SSC300, implementing the second generation of Maretron's award-winning solid
state compass technology, is a solid state, rate gyro electronic compass that provides better
than 0.7° heading accuracy through ±45° of roll and pitch angle, and better than 1° roll and pitch
accuracy in static conditions. Each SSC300 is factory calibrated for maximum accuracy. It
delivers precise, reliable heading and rate of turn information ten times per second, and vessel
attitude including pitch and roll readings once per second.. A micromachined 3-axis rate gyro is
used in conjunction with the 3-axis accelerometer by advanced stabilization algorithms to
provide accurate, stable readings during dynamically changing conditions such as hard turns or
rough seas, making it an ideal heading sensor for autopilot or radar overlay applications.
Maretron's SSC300 is certified to the NMEA 2000® network standard and compatible with the
NMEA 0183 digital interface standard. It connects directly with any NMEA 2000® network, and,
with the optional NMEA 0183 cable accessory, with NMEA 0183 listeners to share information
with navigational software, chart plotters, autopilots, and dedicated instrument displays –
including Maretron's graphical displays and N2KView® software.
The SSC300 can be automatically calibrated for deviation. Its dynamic accuracy is improved
with advanced digital filtering of the 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis rate
gyro.
The SSC300 is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards (IEC 60945 Maritime
Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment). Its compact waterproof housing will provide
years of reliable performance.
The Maretron SSC300 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine
environment. However, no piece of marine electronic equipment can function properly unless
installed, calibrated, and maintained in the correct manner. Please read carefully and follow
these instructions for installation, calibration, and usage of the Maretron SSC300 in order to
ensure optimal performance.

1.2 Firmware Revision

This manual corresponds to SSC300 firmware revision 1.0.

1.3 Features

The Maretron SSC300 Solid State Compass has the following features.
 Better than 0.7° heading accuracy in status conditions
 Better than 1.5° heading accuracy in dynamic conditions
 Better than 1°/second rate of turn accuracy
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