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Autonnic launches NEW IP68 Compass Sub-system at METS, Amsterdam - November 08, 2011

We are pleased to announce at METS 2011 a new series of IP68 electronic compasses of which the A5022 is the entry-level product in the range and builds on the success of the A5020 which it replaces.

After making thousands of the original A5020 it was clear to us that a further investment in tooling, electronics and software could be justified to add the following benefits:

•    Improved IP rating to IP68 

•    Improved UV stabilized materials
•    Internal space for future enhancements
•    Flexible electronics to use our latest fluxgate sensors
•    Rate-of-Turn data for AIS or for Off-Course Alarms
•    Boot-loadable software for field upgrades or customisation

It continues to have the essential features of the original A5020:

•    both NMEA-0183 and AD-10 data
•    fast response for autopilots
•    auto-calibration
•    tilt compensated to ±45°
•    full range of output options
•    wide power input range for either 12v or 24v systems

Future enhancements are currently in development and include:
A5030    Pitch and Roll outputs                           expected July 2012
A5040    With Gyro to stabilize fast turns            expected May 2012
A5050    With both Pitch and Roll and Gyro        expected September 2012