Furuno SC-120 User Manual

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FOREWORD 
A Word to the Owner of the SC-120 
FURUNO Electric Company thanks you for purchasing the FURUNO SC-120 
Satellite Compass. We are confident you will discover why the FURUNO name 
has become synonymous with quality and reliability. 
 
For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable 
reputation for quality and reliability throughout the world. This dedication to 
excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers. 
 
Your satellite compass is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous 
demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its 
intended function unless properly installed and maintained. Please carefully read 
and follow the operation and maintenance procedures set forth in this manual. 
 
We would appreciate feedback from you, the end-user, about whether we are 
achieving our purposes. 
 
Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO. 
 
 
Features 
The SC-120 is a new satellite compass designed with FURUNO’s advanced 
GPS kinematic technology. This compass finds a wide range of applications for 
any type of ships and mobile units at sea or on land. 
 
The main features are 
 
• 
Perfect for use as heading sensor for Radar/ARPA, AIS, ECDIS, scanning 
sonar, and video plotter 
• 
There are no mechanical parts such as gimbals or rotating motor, thus the 
compass is free from routine maintenance 
• 
The performance is not affected by geomagnetism thus it is suitable for use on 
any vessel 
• 
No need for speed correction like a gyrocompass 
• 
Short settling time - four minutes 
• 
Provides all necessary functions as a GPS navigator.