Simrad HS52, Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 HS52 System Components
The Simrad HS52 provides position and true heading output
with no moving parts. The HS52 combines several vessel
instruments with one compact navigation package;
gyrocompass, GPS receiver equipment, speed log and Rate Of
Turn indicator.
The HS52 comprises the following units:
The Sensor unit contains two GPS sensors, electronic board
with I/O and an inertial rate element.
The Sensor unit is to be mounted in the vessel’s mast or flat on
a roof or deck.
The Display unit contains an LCD for navigation information,
main board with CPU, flash, power and I/O, and buttons for
setup and operation of the HS52 system.
SENSOR UNIT
DISPLAY UNIT
PROCESSING
UNIT
1m
30m
POWER INPUT
15m