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FOREWORD
A Word to the Owner of the SC-120
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FURUNO SC-120
Satellite Compass. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name
has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable
reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.
Your satellite compass is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its
intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read
and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual.
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are
achieving our purposes.
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO.
Features
The SC-120 is a new satellite compass designed with FURUNO’s advanced
GPS kinematic technology. This compass finds a wide range of applications for
any type of ships and mobile units at sea or on land.
The main features are
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Perfect for use as heading sensor for Radar/ARPA, AIS, ECDIS, scanning
sonar, and video plotter
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There are no mechanical parts such as gimbals or rotating motor, thus the
compass is free from routine maintenance
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The performance is not affected by geomagnetism thus it is suitable for use on
any vessel
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No need for speed correction like a gyrocompass
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Short settling time - four minutes
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Provides all necessary functions as a GPS navigator.