13 June 2008

New 3-in-1 Gimballed rate compass from B&G

The new Gimballed Rate Compass (GRC) from B&G offers for the first time a competitively priced solution to the problem of eliminating the effects of heel and pitch from the compass read-out.  This feeds through into greater accuracy for a number of instrument measurements, including wind speed and angle. By adding gimbals to the rate sensor B&G has created a compass that gives the true rate of turn whatever the angle of heel or sea state, a major advantage for both accurate autopilot steering performance and for race boats looking for real time data on course changes and wind shifts.

In addition to heading data the Gimballed Rate Compass also brings to navigators and helmsmen the added bonus of integrated heel and trim sensors, giving a complete picture of the boat’s set-up in any given conditions via a single sensor package.

The GRC is designed to fit in seamlessly with existing B&G systems, integrating with both B&G H3000 ACP Pilots and, following a software upgrade later in 2008, with the Graphical Function Display (GFD) unit. It also has an NMEA-0183 output for linking with other instruments. 

The Gimballed Rate Compass will be a valued addition to the instrumentation systems of cruising boats fitted with autopilots and club racers alike.  See www.bandg.com for more details.

For more information about B&G and its marine electronics visit: www.bandg.com

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