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KVH
Industries manufactured the first digital racing compass in 1978 for the
French America’s Cup syndicate. Since then, there has been a KVH compass on
board every winning America’s Cup boat.
The Sailcomp 103AC is a direct
descendant of that first compass and is now the most widely used electronic
sailing instrument on the market. From 24 foot one-designs to the Whitbread
boats, all the top racers depend on the accuracy and reliability of the
Sailcomp for a tactical advantage. The remote keypad lets you choose between
heading, timer, and header/lift readouts on multiple displays that the crew
can read from up to 25 feet. Mount them on the mast and down below where the
navigator will appreciate the NMEA 0183 compatibility to output
course/distance to waypoint or cross track error.
How Sailcomp Helps Win Races: Click to get
the low down on racing with Sailcomp.

Highlights
- Ultra accurate heading sensor
automatically calibrates for magnetic variation
- Tactical displays show: lift/header
mode, count-down chronometer, or NMEA integration
- Flexibiltiy - remote sensor, keypad,
and displays allow for convenient mounting, control, and visibility
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Technical Specifications |
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Accuracy |
±0.5°
after Auto-Compensation |
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Gimbal Range |
±45° |
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Temperature Range |
0°C
to +70°C (system)
-10° to +90°C (displays) |
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Field Strength Sensitivity |
6.5 -
65µ Tesla |
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Number of Repeaters |
4
Maximum |
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Damping Levels |
Selectable Range (four levels) |
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Voltage |
12V
DC Nominal |
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Current Consumption |
65 mA
(light off)/97 mA (light on) |
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Maxi Display |
3.5
mA (light off)/73.5 mA (light on) |
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Loran/GPS Input |
NMEA
0183 (required for Nav Mode) |
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Deviation Correction |
Automatic Compensation |



Interface Capability


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Standard Output |
NMEA
0183 |
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Optional Interfaces |
N+1,
Dual Sin/Cos, RS232, Linear Analog, Furuno & Combinations |



Dimensions/Weight (with cables)


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Remote Sensor |
4.8"
D x 5" H/16 oz. (12 x 13 cm/0.9 kg) |
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Display Unit |
4.8"
x 3.6" x 0.8"/14 oz. (12 x 9 x 2 cm/397 g) |
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Junction Box |
6.3"
x 2.9" x 2.2"/15 oz. (16 x 7 x 6 cm/425 g) |
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Remote Keypad |
4.8"
x 1.8" x 0.9"/10 oz. (12 x 5 x 2 cm/283 g) |
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Maxi Display |
6.5"
x 4.3" x 0.8"/7.5 oz. (17 x 11 x 2 cm/213 g) |


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Approved |
Yes |
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KVH SailComp 103AC Digital Compass |
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Buy |
Mfg. Part No. |
Description |
Online
Marine Price |
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01-0115 |
KVH
SailComp 103AC Digital Compass w/ NMEA |
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02-0407 |
KVH
SailComp Compass Display Only |
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