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  1. What is magnetic deviation? The Earth's magnetic field is distorted or deviates from normal in the presents of ferrous material. These distortions or deviations can be compensated for within magnetic compasses by calibrating them to account for this magnetic deviation.... Read More
  2. I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Magnetic Deviation Calibration?"; what is this? Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Magnetic Deviation Calibration...", which is used to calibrate the compass to account for sources of magnetic deviation on the vessel.... Read More
  3. How do I calibrate the SSC200 to account for magnetic deviation? The SSC200 can be calibrated to account for magnetic deviation in several ways; please refer to the SSC200 User's Manual for instructions. It is always best to calibrate the rate of turn gyro before you perform magnetic deviation calibration on ... Read More
  4. I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Magnetic Deviation Status?"; what is this? Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Magnetic Deviation Status...", which is used to display information about the deviation table that was stored within the compass when the compass was last... Read More
  5. Why does the heading coming from the SSC200 appear to be in error? The SSC200 measures the Earth's magnetic field and before it will provide an accurate heading, it must understand how the Earth's magnetic field is affected (or deviates from normal) due to the ferrous metals found on the vessel. Fortunatel... Read More
  6. How close can I install wires to the SSC200 before I start adversely affecting the compass? Small wires carrying small currents (less than 1 amp) should be kept at least 18 inches away from the SSC200 and even further if practical, while larger wires with large currents need to be even further away from the compass. Additionally, after the ... Read More
  7. How do I make the SSC200 agree with other compasses on the vessel, or, in other words, how do I align the SSC200 with the boat? The SSC200 compass is aligned with the vessel by pointing the arrow shown on the top of the compass towards the bow. There are alternative mounting options, which can be found the users manual. Once you have performed magnetic deviation calibration o... Read More
  8. I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Rate of Turn Zero Offset Calibration..."; what is this? Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Rate of Turn Zero Offset Calibration...", which is used to calibrate the rate of turn gyro found within the SSC200. Rate gyros tend to drift over temperat... Read More
  9. Which NMEA 0183 sentences does the SSC200 transmit? The SSC200 transmits the following NMEA 0183 sentences or messages:HDG - Heading, Deviation & VariationHDM - Heading, MagneticHDT - Heading, TrueROT - Rate of TurnMAROUT - Maretron Proprietary Output Sentence... Read More
  10. I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Reset Factory Defaults"; what is this? Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a SSC200 configuration setting called "Reset Factory Defaults", which is used to return the SSC200 to its factory settings. Resetting the SSC200 erases the deviation table, clears the installat... Read More
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