NMEA distribution amplifier WCU-0308

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Description
The WCU-0308 heading distributor amplifies and distributes an input NMEA 0183 heading signal to multiple onboard systems (radar, AIS, repeater, autopilot, chartplotter, etc.). It displays the selected operating mode and the current heading value and provides a stable, selectable heading output. The unit accepts heading input from gyrocompass, satellite compass, electronic compass and magnetic compass sensors and can show the received heading on its display.

Basic characteristics
Application: vessel navigation and onboard equipment integration

Technical specifications

• Model: WCU-0308
• Function: Amplify and distribute NMEA 0183 heading signals (HDT/THS/HDG) to multiple devices
• Supported heading sources: Gyrocompass, satellite compass, electronic compass, magnetic compass sensors
• Display: Operating mode and heading value
• Accuracy: 1°
• Working modes: Multiple selectable modes for compatibility with different sensors and systems
• Dimensions: 169 × 147 × 61 mm
• Weight: 550 g
• Power supply: DC 24V ±30%
• Maximum current (two 24V supplies): ≤ 0.2 A
• Input/output: Redundant 1 in / 8 out or dual 1 in / 4 out
• Compass interface: Aviation connector for electronic compass
• Supported sentences/signals: HDT / THS / HDG
• Baud rate: Auto-adaptive, up to 115200 bps
• Output signal: NMEA 0183 on 8 routes
• Indicators: Power and input indicators
• Controls: Reset button
• Surge protection: IFSM = 200 A
• Reverse polarity protection: Reverse breakdown voltage 40 V
• Overcurrent protection: 0.5 A fuse
• Operating temperature: 5 ~ 55 ℃