Simrad MX525A Specifications

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Installation | 93 InstallationMX521A Antenna Mounting GuidelinesThe MX521A antenna housing is weather-resistant and must be located outside where it w

10 | InstallationMX521A ConnectorThe 10-pin male connector located at the underside of the antenna unit provides the means to connect to external powe

Installation | 11Antenna MountingBracket MountThe MX521A mounting thread is an industry standard fitting for VHF antenna mounting (1inch, 14 TPI). Thi

12 | Installation1/4 inch diameter hole on a horizontal mounting surface and drill the four mounting screw holes as shown.Fasten the antenna by using

Installation | 13Antenna Cable SelectionThe antenna cable assembly for the MX521A antenna is not included in the kit and must be ordered separately.

14 | InstallationPower RequirementExternal power supplied to the MX521A must be within 10.5-32 VDC for best operation. To protect the circuitry in the

Installation | 15MX521A Connector CongurationRefer to the diagram below for the POWER-DATA connector located at the underside of the MX521A : MX5

16 | InstallationData Interface to MX420/2 or MK12 CDUUse the diagram below to interface the MX521A to an MX420/2 or MK12 CDU. MX521A Interface to

Installation | 17Data Interface to MX420/8 or MX420/AIS CDUUse the diagram below to interface the MX521A to an MX420/8 or MX420/AIS CDU. The external

18 | InstallationData Interface to PC or Other Navigation SystemsThe figure below shows the power and data output connections to the serial port of a

ManualSimrad MX521AGPS/DGPS SensorEnglish To the best of our knowledge, the content in this publication was correct at the time of printing.As we are

Installation | 19MX521A Programming CableThe programming cable is used for upgrading the software of the GPS and Beacon PCBs inside the MX521A smart a

20 | InstallationData Interface to MX5xx CDUUse the diagram below to interface the MX521A to an MX500, MX510 or MX512 CDU. Antenna cable assembly with

Specications | 214 SpecicationsGPS Receiver Type: ... L1, C/A Code (SPS) with carrier phase smoothingFrequency: ...

22 | SpecicationsChannel spacing: ...500 HzFrequency offset tolerance: ...

Specications | 23Simrad reserves the right to make changes in its products and specications without notice.1-14 TPI182 mm102 mm

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Data output | 255 Data OutputThe MX521A data output conforms to the NMEA 0183 V3.0 at 4800 baud. Below is a list of the NMEA sentences output:GGA, GSA

26 | Data output(2) GRS - GNSS Range ResidualThis message is used to support RAIM. Notes: 1 ---- UTC time of GGA or GNS fix associated with this sen

Data output | 27(4) GSV - GPS Satellite in ViewNumber of satellites (SV) in view, PRN numbers, elevation, azimuth and SNR values. Four satellites maxi

28 | Data output5,6 -- Longitude, E/W7 ---- Speed over ground, knots8 ---- Course Over Ground, True9 ---- Date: dd/mm/yy10,11 - Magnetic vari

2 | Simrad MX525AIMPORTANT NOTICE!THE MX521A GPS/DGPS SENSOR IS AN AID TO NAVIGATION ONLY. Under no circumstances should it be used in lieu of authori

Data output | 297 ---- Standard deviation of longitude error (meters)8 ---- Standard deviation of altitude error (meters)(7) VTG - Course Over Ground

30 | Data output(9) GBS - GNSS Satellite Fault Detection (Modified MX version)This message is used to support Receiver Autonomous Integrity Mon

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General | 51 GeneralThis manual describes the operation and installation of the MX521A GPS/ DGPS and older version MX521 antenna sensors.They were des

6 | GeneralSupplied EquipmentThe following items are supplied with the MX521A Kit:Description Part NumberMX521A GPS Sensor only 727050or,MX52

Operation | 72 OperationGeneralThe MX521A DGPS sensor is an integrated GPS and beacon receiver unit that is fully automatic and usually does not requi

8 | OperationManual for more details. Turning this feature ON in the MX420 CDU will initiate the MX521 to listen for and track any SBAS satellites tha