Simrad Pro CD100A Heading Sensor

The Simrad Pro CD100A Course Detector is a fluxgate-type magnetic heading sensor. It is designed to accurately acquire heading data from a ship's magnetic compass and transmit it to a compatible autopilot system.

The primary function of the CD100A is to accurately detect the magnetic heading of a vessel from its existing compass and provide this data to a Simrad autopilot system for reliable and integrated navigation.

The CD100A uses fluxgate technology. This technology enables it to accurately read the magnetic field emitted by the card of a magnetic compass.

No, the CD100A is not a compass by itself. It is a heading sensor that reads the magnetic field of an existing magnetic compass to extract heading data and transmit it to an autopilot system.

Yes, the CD100A Course Detector is supplied with a 7-metre cable, making installation and connection easier.

The CD100A Course Detector weighs 0.399 kilogram.

The SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) for the Simrad Pro CD100A Course Detector is 20106688.

In a navigation system, the CD100A is a component of the "sensor/transducer/scanner/antenna" type, specifically an attitude sensor.

The CD100A is specifically designed for integration with Simrad autopilot systems.

To connect the CD100A to a Simrad autopilot, it must be connected to a dedicated interface such as the Simrad CDI35 or Simrad CDI80.

Heading data is transmitted over the autopilot's CAN bus after the CD100A has been connected to a compatible interface such as the Simrad CDI35 or CDI80.

Yes, the CDI80 interface provides automatic gain adjustment, which optimizes compatibility of the CD100A with various types of magnetic compasses.

The CD100A is designed to read the magnetic field of any magnetic compass. If used, the CDI80 interface can optimize this compatibility with its automatic gain adjustment for various compass types.

The CD100A is specifically designed for integration with Simrad autopilot systems and transmits data via the autopilot’s CAN bus after connection to a dedicated Simrad interface (CDI35 or CDI80). It is not designed for direct compatibility with non-Simrad systems.

The CD100A can be mounted on an existing magnetic compass in several ways, including screwing it directly or using the included tripod mount.

The CD100A Course Detector comes with a tripod holder, allowing various mounting options.

Mounting options include 6 mm screw fixing under the compass, as well as the use of a tripod mount for installation above or with conventional magnetic compasses.

For mounting under the compass, the CD100A is compatible with a 6 mm screw mount.

Yes, the CD100A can be mounted above a compass using its included tripod holder, which is designed for overhead installation.

Yes, the CD100A is a heading sensor that works by reading the magnetic field of an existing ship's magnetic compass. It does not generate a heading by itself.