Simrad HS70 GPS Compass User Manual

About this manual

The Simrad HS70 is a complete GPS compass and positioning system designed for marine applications. It integrates dual GPS antennas, a power supply, a single-axis gyro, and tilt sensors to provide heading and position updates of up to 20 Hz with high accuracy. The unit supports both NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 communication protocols.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Installation
• Mounting Location
• Mounting Orientation
• HS70 Alignment
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the HS70 and what does it provide?

The HS70 is a complete GPS compass and positioning system that provides heading and positioning updates of up to 20 Hz.

What is the positioning accuracy of the HS70 when using differential GPS corrections?

The HS70 delivers positioning accuracy of better than 1.0 m 95% of the time when using differential GPS corrections from Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS).

What are the mounting options for the HS70?

The HS70 allows for two different mounting options: fixed mount and pole mount.