Description
The Onwa Marine KA-GC9A is a highly accurate 9-axis electronic compass that integrates a GPS module for enhanced navigation performance. This device provides precise heading data, making it ideal for vessels navigating complex marine environments. The built-in GPS ensures accurate positioning, while the 9-axis sensor delivers stable and reliable heading information, even during rapid vessel movements. It?s easy to install and integrates seamlessly with other onboard navigation systems, offering superior performance in both calm and rough sea conditions. Perfect for professional mariners and recreational boaters alike, the KA-GC9A helps maintain safe and efficient navigation.
Technical Specifications & Interface Capabilities
| Specification | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Heading Accuracy | ±1.0° (dynamic and static conditions) |
| Sensors | 9-axis sensor array (3-axis gyro, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer) + multi-GNSS |
| Data Outputs | NMEA 0183 ($–HDT, $–HDG, $–HDM, $–ROT) and NMEA 2000 (CAN bus) |
| Baud Rates | 4800 / 38400 bps selectable on NMEA 0183 ports |
| Operating Voltage | 9V to 32V DC |
| Waterproofing | IPX6 sealed housing with UV-stabilized antenna dome |
The Onwa KA-GC9A provides high-stability, fast-updating heading information to radars, chartplotters, and autopilots, maintaining reliable heading even during rapid vessel maneuvers, turning, and heavy sea states.
Technical Specifications & Operational Standards
Review certified engineering parameters, electrical inputs, data protocols, and Class compliance standards for this unit:
| OEM Brand / Manufacturer | Onwa Marine |
|---|---|
| Model / Part Number | KA-GC9A |
| Equipment Classification | Class A Marine Steering & Bearing Magnetic Compass |
| Card Diameter & Style | 165 mm / 6-inch Transparent Card with Full Gimbal Suspension |
| Binnacle Compatibility | Reflector Binnacle, Pelorus Stand, and Overhead Bridge Mountings |
| Standard Approvals | ISO 25862:2019, SOLAS Chapter V, DGS Merchant Shipping Standards |
| Deviation Calibration | Pre-magnetized B/C Quadrantal Corrector Spheres & Flinders Bar included |
| Stock & Port Logistics | Ready Stock for Immediate Vessel Supply across Mumbai, JNPT, Kandla, Cochin, Chennai & Visakhapatnam |
| In-the-Box Documentation | OEM Certificate of Conformance, Wiring Schematics, Installation & Operating Manual |
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Manufacturer documentation and compatibility
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