HS70 GPS Compass

SKU: 000-10453-001

The HS70 is a reliable source of heading and position data for Simrad navigation systems, autopilots, and other equipment. This commercial-grade GPS compass is ideal for larger offshore powerboats. The HS70 delivers enhanced accuracy and update speed compared with the ultra-compact HS60, while still featuring a compact and easy-to-install design.

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Accurate Heading with Dual GPS Antennas
An accurate heading sensor is essential for autopilot, advanced radar features, and many other on-board electronics. The HS70 GPS compass determines your boat’s heading using two separate GPS antennas, packed into one compact casing. The commercial-grade HS70 offers heading accuracy to within 0.75 degrees: much greater than a common magnetic rate compass, without the cost and maintenance of a gyrocompass. Unlike a standard GPS receiver, which can only estimate heading based on the movement of your boat, the HS70’s dual antennas provide an accurate heading even while your boat is stationary. Integrated gyro and tilt sensors offer enhanced performance, and provide a temporary source of heading data during any loss of GPS signal.

Fast and Accurate Positioning
The HS70’s high-speed GPS receiver calculates your position up to 20 times every second, perfect for fast-moving powerboats and equipment that relies on high-speed position updates. Quick startup means you won’t get caught waiting for a position fix before you can get underway. Support for satellite based augmentation systems (SBAS) offers enhanced positional accuracy where available.

Rate of Turn, Heave, Pitch, and Roll
The HS70 also calculates your boat’s rate of turn, heave, pitch, and roll. Rate of turn is essential for optimal autopilot performance, while heave data is used by some sonar equipment to compensate for the effects of wave action. This additional data is output to compatible equipment over your boat’s NMEA 2000® network, or via an NMEA 0183® connection (rate of turn and heave only).

Key Features

Simplicity of a compass and GPS receiver in one
Tracks heading, rate of turn, position, heave, roll, and pitch
Highly accurate heading based on GPS data, free from magnetic interference
Supports satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS) for enhanced positional accuracy
Selectable 10 or 20 Hz position and heading updates
Flush-mount or pole-mounted design
Easy NMEA 2000® connectivity, with NMEA 0183® option

Specifications

Physical
Compass Safe: 0,3m (11,8")
Dimensions W x H x D: 417 x 158 x 69 mm. (16,4 x 6,2 x 2,7")
Mounting Type: Fixed/Flush mount or Pole mount
Weight: 1,5kg (3,3 lbs)
Electrical
Power Consumption max: 320mA
Power Consumption typical: 240mA
Recommended Fuse Rating: 2A
Supply Voltage: 6-36 VDC external or 12-16V via CAN
Environment
Humidity: 100% non-condensing
Operating Temperature Range: -30 to +70C (-22 to +158F)
Shock Vibration: IEC 60945
Storage Temperature Range: -40 to +85C (-40 to +185F)
Waterproofrating: IEC 60945, Exposed
Connectivity
N2K PG Ns: 126992, 127250, 127251, 127257, 127258, 128259, 129025, 129026, 129027, 129028, 129029, 129033, 129539, 129540
NMEA 0183 Sentences supported: Output: GGA, HDG, HDT, HEV, ROT, VTG, ZDA
NMEA 2000 Connectivity: 1x CAN Micro-C port, 5 LEN
PC Connectivity: Via RS232 port for programming
Other
Warranty Period: 2 years