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RFC35NS Fluxgate Compass
Mounting
The RFC35NS (part no. 22083596) substitutes the Robertson RFC250 Fluxgate compass. It comes with a “pigtail” cable that matches the Viking connector on the RFC250 (extension) Cable part no. 20183554. The internal connection of the “pigtail” cable is shown on Fig.
Note!
On new installations together with AP45 you need the standard RFC250 Cable part no. 20183554. Cut off the Viking connector at one end and replace it with the AP45 AMP type connector (J2) as per Fig.
An extra cable gland is supplied for a separate NMEA cable connection if required. Disconnect the brown and blue wires to
The RFC35NS contains a magnetic fluxgate sensor and great care should be taken when deciding the mounting location.
To minimize the effect of heeling errors, installation on the fly bridge or in the mast is not recommended.
Select a location that provides a solid mounting place free from vibration and as close to the vessel's centre of roll and pitch as possible, i.e. close to the water line. It should
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The RFC35NS compass must be mounted with the cable gland pointing aft.
Note!
The compass should be deck mounted to allow for mechanical alignment. The compass face plate on the RFC35NS is the TOP. Never mount it upside down! Level the sensor as close to horizontal as possible.
Use the supplied mounting kit and drill holes through the centre of the slots.
Simrad Robertson AS
Egersund - Norway
