In the past course has been recorded with a pen-plotter and highly expensive custom graph paper. The KW991 uses a low cost dot matrix printer and plain paper (roll or fan-fold), and it prints intelligently in plain text, along with time.

The data may be recorded on a PC using a free data logging program, as a simple Voyage Data Recorder.

GPS input provides timing. A routine log of position and speed over ground is printed. The output data rate is variable, automatically, to this simple rule, to minimize the use of paper.

• Printout every 6 minutes when on course.
• Printout every 10 seconds, if heading changes more than 2 degrees from last printout.

EXAMPLE 

12:30:02  51 30.123 N  001 16.345 E  012.3 d  12.5 gspd  015.5 cog  29:03:99

BRIEF SPECIFICATION:

• Stepper, synchro, NMEA 0183

• GPS input port (Essential)

• Fluorescent display 166 x 41 mm
• Tape: +/- 12.5 degrees
• Digital display
• Plain text course record
• 4800 baud ASCII plain English output 
• 260 x 160 x 90  trunnion mount.
• Colour near light Admiralty grey
• 10 to 32 volts at 12 watts

The KW991 is installed on HM Navy ships, Royal Fleet Auxiliaries, Customs launches, ferries. Vela, Sea River, US Sealift, Stena.

IF YOU WANT A FULL VOYAGE DATA RECORDER, CALL US... +65 6476 6057 or email to mkt@ami-gfv.com