MECHANICAL ENCLOSURE • MASTER COMPASS
Simrad GC80 / GC85 Master Compass: Enclosure & Mechanics
The Master Compass is the physical sensor unit housing the precision gimbal assembly, optical pickup, follow-up servo motor, and the suspended sensitive element. Complete part catalogs are detailed in our Simrad GC80/85 Flagship Guide.
1. Master Compass Units & Models
- GC80 Master Compass (Standard): P/N
27102169(Legacy:27101674) - GC85 Master Compass (HSC 70 Knots): P/N
27101682 - Front Fuse Protection: Fuse F1 (12A) protects the internal inverter and motor feed
- Integrated PCBs: Houses MCC PCB (
44142313) and Inverter Module (44141760)
2. Vibration Isolation & Mounting
The Master Compass enclosure is supported on tuned elastomeric vibration isolators to prevent vessel hull frequencies from transmitting to the torsion wire suspension.
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