25 January 2008

Garmin Introduces Fuel Sensor & High Sensitivity Marine GPS Sensor

Garmin has today introduced in the UK the GFS 10, a fuel sensor that provides fuel flow rate data to Garmin multi-function displays (MFDs) or their new GMI 10 colour instrument, via NMEA 2000 or Garmin’s proprietary CANet.

“The GFS 10 marks Garmin’s entry into NMEA 2000 sensors, and like all equipment that carries the Garmin name, it offers features and reliability not found elsewhere,” said Chris Boyle, Garmin’s UK Marine Product Manger.  “Fuel flow and fuel consumption can help boaters optimise their fuel economy and ensure sufficient fuel is aboard for safety.”

Unlike other fuel flow sensors, the GFS 10 will include fuel level sensing capability when connected to an existing analogue fuel gauge or resistive fuel tank sensor.  Maximum fuel flow rate for the GFS 10 is 50 gallons per hour, and the minimum flow rate is two gallons per hour.  Multiple fuel sensors can be connected for boats with multiple engines or tanks.  The GFS 10 is designed for marine petrol engines only.

As petrol prices continue to increase, a fuel sensor can help any boater get the most out of their time on the water and save on fuel bills.

Also today, Garmin introduced the GPS 17x, a high sensitivity GPS receiver available in NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183/Garmin serial configurations.  High sensitivity receivers have become the standard in other navigation applications, and Garmin is the first to bring this capability to the marine market.  High sensitivity GPS receivers are quicker to acquire satellites and stay locked-on better in challenging environments.  The GPS 17x can be pole mounted, flush mounted, or even mounted below the deckhead for difficult installations.

Recommended Retail Prices :

GFS 10 - £179.99
GPS 17x NMEA 0183 - £149.99
GPS 17x NMEA 2000 - £199.99

Visit www.garmin.co.uk for more information

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