MSC 10 Marine Satellite Compass

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Overview KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU’RE HEADED
Get reliable, accurate heading information with the easy-to-install GPS-based MSC 10 marine satellite compass.
Accuracy comes easy when you’ve got a multi-band GNSS receiver on board.
Faster updates. More detailed tracking.
Rough waters got you worried? MSC 10 delivers pitch, roll and heave info, too.
If other onboard systems need a heading sensor, we’ve got you covered.
Head out confidently. MULTI-BAND GNSS AND MULTI-CONSTELLATIONThe multi-band GPS (L1 and L5 GPS) and multi-constellation (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou) receiver delivers precise positioning1.
BOAT HEAVE AND MOREGet reliable, accurate boat heave, pitch and roll information – even in rough waters.
BUILT-IN ATTITUDE HEADING REFERENCE SYSTEM (AHRS)With a fully integrated attitude and heading reference system for better GPS heading at all speeds, including pitching in rough seas, taking sharp turns or standing still.
ACCURATE HEADING DATAMultiple receivers deliver heading accuracy within 2 degrees. Because it uses satellite signals, you don’t have to worry about magnetic interference.
PRIMARY SENSOR ACROSS MULTIPLE SYSTEMSYou can use MSC 10 as the primary sensor for autopilots and other onboard systems that need accurate heading information.
NMEA 2000 NETWORK COMPATIBLEGet heading, pitch, heel and heave information delivered straight to your compatible Garmin chartplotter via the NMEA 2000 network.
Built for a better boating experience. EASY TO INSTALLThis compact device is simple to install and easily integrates into your Garmin marine ecosystem.
10 HZ UPDATE RATEGet better, more detailed tracking information, thanks to the 10 Hz position update rate.
BACKUP HEADING SENSORIn the extremely rare case that you lose satellite signal, MSC 10 will seamlessly transition from GPS-based to magnetometer-based heading2.
12Magnetometer calibration required for backup magnetic heading supportEngineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.Specs
Dimensions (W x D x H): 6.1″ x 13.1″ x 3.0″ (155.5 x 333.6 x 76.2 mm)
Weight: 28.6 oz (810 g)
Cable length: 19 ft 8 in (6 m)
Temperature range: 5° F to 158° F (-15° C to 70° C), white; 5° F to 140° F (-15° C to 60° C), black
Case material: Glue sealed, high-impact plastic alloy; waterproof to IPX7
Compass-safe distance: 0″ (0 mm)
Power source input: 9-32 Vdc, unregulated
Input current: 180 mA at 12 Vdc
NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number (LEN): 6 (300 mA max)
Position accuracy, typical marine use: In the Box
MSC-10 Marine Satellite Compass
Pole mount
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NMEA 2000 backbone/drop cable (6 meters)
NMEA 2000 T-connector
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MountsNMEA 2000Compatible Devices ECHOMAP Plus 62cv without TransducerECHOMAP Plus 64cvECHOMAP Plus 64cvECHOMAP Plus 65cvECHOMAP Plus 72cvECHOMAP Plus 72svECHOMAP Plus 73cvECHOMAP Plus 73svECHOMAP Plus 73svECHOMAP Plus 74cvECHOMAP Plus 74svECHOMAP Plus 74sv