NS-SUNTACK
Features
Solar tactical compass integrating a 9 axis gyroscopes-accelerometers-magnetometers inertial measurement unit for an ultra precise heading
The NS-SUNTACK is an all class compliant, solar powered, gimbaled,magnetic compass complete with a timer, shift indicator with bar graph, and super clear readout displayed on a red backlit LCD, making it ideal for night sailings. It features a wireless link to the optional USB dongle in order to access additional features, thanks to the PC software ‘NS-SUNTACK Wireless Manager’, which include:
- Class compliancy
- Embedded software upgrades
- User friendly parameters entry
Design
The body
Inspired by the 40 meters waterproof digital camera dive casing, the design of the body is made around a thick rubber ring, sealed with 14 stainless steel screws. Made to survive the toughest conditions and wipeouts.
The Backlight
A red baclight ensures that the unit won't interfer with your sight vision
The battery
A standard AA rechargeable battery is used to power the unit: if necessary it can be changed easily by the user. The battery is protected by another thick rubber ring around the tab, the battery compartment is totally independent from the main body.
Dedicated user interface for the capture of the reference heading
Dedicated button for the timer and 2 dedicated ones for the capture of the reference heading on port and starboard.
The symbols on the buttons and their positions make the misunderstanding and wrong usage totally impossible.
- Powered by a solar panel and one standard rechargeable AA battery to gives accurate information for over 300 hours without being recharged (140 hours with the backlight enabled)
- Class compliant and upgradable with the optional dongle and the Windows software ‘SUNTACK NOVASAIL Wireless Manager’
- 9 axis gyro-gimbaled compensated magnetic compass with NOVASAIL proprietary algorithm
- 3 levels of heading sensitivity with angle shift & bar graph indicator
- Countdown and time elapsed timer
- Compact : 128 mm x 94 mm x 30 mm
- Big digits : 32 mm x 22 mm
- Weigth : 280 grams
- Red backlight
NS-SUNTACK Wireless Manager
A free application for Windows
The NS-SUNTACK Wireless Manager software is an application for Windows that allows you to:
- Manage the setup and the class restriction
- Upgrade the embedded firmware
Content
- NS-SUNTACK with AA rechargeable battery
- Operating manual
- Wireless dongle with cable (option)
- USB cable
- Mast cradle with screws and safety leash