SKU: CW11800
UPC: 611679277138
MPN: PG500R
The Furuno PG500R Rate Compensated Heading Sensor is a precision marine navigation instrument engineered for vessels requiring accurate, real-time heading data in demanding saltwater and offshore environments. Designed for commercial fishing fleets, military vessels, and professional maritime operations, this electromagnetic compass system delivers the stable, compensated heading readouts essential for autopilot systems, chart plotters, and navigation-critical decision-making. The PG500R addresses the core challenge of maintaining reliable directional reference aboard ships where magnetic deviation and dynamic vessel motion can degrade conventional compass accuracy.
Rate compensation technology in the PG500R actively corrects for vessel roll and pitch, ensuring heading stability even in moderate to heavy sea states where uncompensated sensors would produce erratic readings. The sensor employs advanced electromagnetic compass architecture housed within a compact, rugged case measuring 13 x 6 x 13 inches—sized for easy flush-mounting on bridge consoles or integrated into existing NMEA 0183 networks. Weighing only 3.5 pounds, the unit's minimal weight and footprint simplify installation on both new-build and retrofit applications without requiring substantial structural reinforcement or dedicated mounting hardware.
Professional mariners, naval operations, and commercial shipping benefit most from the PG500R's ability to feed continuous, compensated heading data to autopilot systems and electronic chart display systems (ECDIS) with minimal latency. The sensor integrates seamlessly into Furuno's broader marine electronics ecosystem and supports standard NMEA output for cross-platform compatibility with third-party navigation software. Installation typically involves secure mounting to the vessel's centerline, electrical connection to 12/24 VDC power, and NMEA serial output to navigation displays—a straightforward process suited for yard installation or field retrofit on working vessels.
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