Garmin 9-Axis Heading Sensor
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Garmin 9-Axis Heading Sensor Product Description
Why Boaters Trust the Garmin 9-Axis Heading Sensor for Precision Navigation
Navigating challenging waters demands unwavering accuracy, especially when your boat pitches through waves, heels sharply on a tack, or creeps along at idle speeds. Traditional compasses falter here, but the Garmin 9-Axis Heading Sensor steps up with solid-state MEMS technology that fuses data from three gyroscopes, three accelerometers, and three magnetometers. This delivers a rock-steady heading output, syncing your chartplotter's display perfectly with the real world—crucial for safe docking, precise autopilot tracking, and reliable radar overlays featuring MARPA targets.
Whether you're a weekend cruiser dodging choppy bays or a serious offshore sailor chasing wind shifts, this sensor keeps your heading data trustworthy. Its high refresh rate minimizes lag, so your boat's icon on the screen moves fluidly, boosting confidence during tight maneuvers.
Standout Performance in Real-World Conditions
Picture this: heavy swells slamming your bow, or your sailboat leaning 30 degrees into the breeze. Lesser sensors drift wildly, throwing off your course. Not this one. With ±2° heading accuracy at 10 Hz—ten updates per second—it holds true even in turmoil. Rate-of-turn data matches that pace, while trim and heel angles update at 1 Hz, feeding your instruments exactly what they need for optimal performance.
- Low-Speed Reliability: No more guesswork when motoring slowly through fog or anchoring in currents.
- Rough Water Resilience: Counters pitching and rolling to maintain pinpoint heading.
- Heel Compensation: Ideal for sailboats, ensuring accuracy when tilted.
- Enhanced Radar and Autopilot: Seamless MARPA tracking and overlay precision elevates your situational awareness.
Flexible Installation Anywhere on Board
Setting it up feels straightforward, thanks to plug-and-play NMEA 2000 connectivity. Mount it universally—upright, inverted, or sideways—in spots free from ferrous metals or magnetic fields, like high up in the cabin or near the helm. A quick two-step calibration on compatible Garmin chartplotters nails the precision; other NMEA 2000 displays get basic setup support too.
Rugged IPX7 waterproofing laughs off bilge splashes, and its compact size slips into tight spaces without hassle. Power it from 8-30 VDC sources common on most vessels, and you're ready to roll across temperatures from chilly dawns to scorching afternoons afloat.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Heading Output Rate | 10 Hz |
| Heading Accuracy | ±2° |
| Rate of Turn & Heading | 10 Hz |
| Trim & Heel Output | 1 Hz |
| Output Protocol | NMEA 2000 |
| Waterproof Rating | IPX7 |
| Input Voltage | 8 to 30 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2.0" x 6.7" x 3.5" (50 x 171 x 88 mm) |
| NMEA 2000 LEN | 4 |
What's Included for Quick Setup
- 9-Axis Heading Sensor
- NMEA 2000 T-Connector
- NMEA 2000 Drop Cable (2 meters)
- Documentation
Real Boating Scenarios Where It Shines
For powerboaters, it sharpens radar returns in congested harbors. Sailors love how it feeds accurate data to wind instruments during gybes. Fishing guides rely on it for trolling patterns without drift. Even kayakers or small craft operators scaling up electronics benefit from its no-fuss integration into Garmin chartplotter networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 9-axis technology improve heading accuracy over traditional compasses?
By combining gyroscopes for rotation sensing, accelerometers for motion and orientation, and magnetometers for magnetic north, it constantly recalibrates against errors from movement or heel, delivering stable ±2° accuracy unavailable in fluxgate compasses alone.
Can I install this sensor myself on my boat?
Absolutely—its NMEA 2000 plug-and-play design and universal mounting make it DIY-friendly. Just pick a stable, interference-free spot, connect the drop cable and T-connector, and run the two-step calibration from your Garmin display.
Does it work with non-Garmin chartplotters?
Yes, via NMEA 2000 compatibility. Garmin displays unlock full precision calibration, while others support basic setup for reliable heading data across your network.
What's the big advantage in rough seas or for sailboats?
It dynamically compensates for pitch, roll, and heel using multi-axis sensors, so your heading stays true when a gimbaled compass would swing wildly, enhancing safety and autopilot effectiveness.
How fast does it update heading information?
At 10 Hz for heading and rate-of-turn—ten times per second—for smooth, responsive tracking on your screens, even at low speeds where others lag.
Is it suitable for installation in wet areas like the bilge?
Yes, IPX7 rating protects against immersion, and it's engineered to handle harsh marine environments without corrosion or failure.
The 9-axis heading sensor is our premium solution that is easy to install and provides fast calibration and exceptional heading accuracy. Its heading output at 10 Hurts and accuracy of plus or minus 2 degrees ensures your chart orientation and boat heading line match up with reality, even at lower speeds. It also allows for MARPA tracking and improves radar overlay experience. You can also be confident your heading information will remain accurate, even in rough sea conditions where your bow is pitching and rolling or — in sailboat applications — when heeled over. Provides heading and rate-of-turn output at 10 Hurts and trim and heel output at 1 Hurts.
Garmin 101141720 Attributes
- Compatibility: Garmin Chartplotter
- Type: 9-Axis MEMS Sensor
- Mounting Location: Universal
- Precision: +/- 2 Degrees Heading Accuracy
- Function: Provides Heading (10 Hz)/ Rate of Turn (10 Hz)/ Traim and Heel (1 Hz)
- Output Format: NMEA 2000
- Operating Voltage: 8 To 30 Volt
- Operating Temperature: 5 To 158 Degree Fahrenheit
- Waterproof Rating: IPX7 Rating Waterproof
- Includes: With Heading Sensor/ Documentation/ NMEA 2000 Drop Cable (2 Meters)/ NMEA 2000 T-Connector
Garmin 101141720 Features & Benefits
- Provides Exceptional Heading Accuracy, Even At Lower Speeds Or When Bow Is Pitching, Rolling Or Heeling Over
- Heading Accuracy Of Plus Or Minus 2 Degree
- Heading And Rate-Of-Turn Output At 10 Hurts; Trim And Heel Output At 1 Hurts
- Simple 2-Step Calibration Process
- 9-Axis MEMS Technology Allows Installation In Any Orientation Located Away From Magnetic Interference
- Accurate Heading Even At Low Speed
- Effective In Rough Waters
- Easy To Install
- Limited 2 Year Warranty
Garmin 101141720 Installation Instructions
Garmin 101141720 Warranties
Garmin 101141720 Technical Bulletins
- Technical_Reference_for_Garmin_NMEA_2000_Products_EN-US.pdf
- Technical_Reference_for_Garmin_NMEA_2000_Products_EN-US.pdf
9-Axis Heading Sensor
Premium solution for exceptional heading accuracy. The 9-axis heading sensor is the premium solution that is easy to install and provides fast calibration and exceptional heading accuracy.
Features:
- Provides exceptional heading accuracy, even at lower speeds or when bow is pitching, rolling or heeling over
- Heading accuracy of plus or minus 2 degrees
- Heading and rate-of-turn output at 10 Hz; trim and heel output at 1 Hz
- Simple 2-step calibration process
- 9-axis MEMS technology allows installation in any orientation located away from magnetic interference
Accurate Heading Even at Low Speed
Its heading output at 10 Hz and accuracy of plus or minus 2 degrees ensures your chart orientation and boat heading line match up with reality, even at lower speeds. It also allows for MARPA tracking and improves radar overlay experience.
Effective in Rough Waters
You can also be confident your heading information will remain accurate, even in rough sea conditions where your bow is pitching and rolling or - in sailboat applications - when heeled over. Provides heading and rate-of-turn output at 10 Hz and trim and heel output at 1 Hz.
Easy Installation, Fast Calibration
The 9-axis heading sensor installs easily with NMEA 2000® plug-and-play interface and a simple 2-step precision calibration process for compatible Garmin chartplotters. For displays other than Garmin, basic calibration is also supported. The heading sensor's 9-axis MEMS technology allows installation in any orientation located away from magnetic interference. All of our heading sensors are built to withstand bilge environments.
In The Box:
- 9-axis Heading Sensor
- NMEA 2000® T-connector
- NMEA 2000 drop cable (2 meters)
- Documentation
The advanced solution has excellent heading accuracy, which can provide excellent heading accuracy even at lower speeds or bow pitch, roll or roll. The heading accuracy is plus or minus 2 degrees, the heading and steering angle output is 10 Hz; the trim and roll output is 1 Hz, a simple two-step calibration process 9-axis MEMS technology allows 9-axis heading sensors to be installed in any direction away from magnetic field interference It is our advanced solution, easy to install, and provides fast calibration and excellent heading accuracy. It can maintain accurate heading even at low speeds. Even at low speed, its heading output can ensure that the direction of the chart and the heading of the ship are consistent with the actual situation at a frequency of 10 Hz and an accuracy of plus or minus 2 degrees. It can also perform MARPA tracking and improve radar coverage. Effective in rough waters You can also ensure that the heading information will remain accurate even in rough sea conditions with bow pitching and rolling, or when falling behind in sailing applications. Provides 10 Hz heading and angle output, and 1 Hz trim and heel output. Easy to install and quickly calibrate the 9-axis heading sensor can be easily installed through the NMEA 2000 plug-and-play interface and the simple two-step precision calibration process of a compatible Garmin plotter. For displays other than Garmin, basic calibration is also supported. The 9-axis MEMS technology of the heading sensor allows installation in any direction away from magnetic field interference. All our heading sensors can withstand the bilge environment.
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- Installs easily with no wiring or calibration required.
- Provides fast calibration and exceptional heading accuracy.
- Includes mounting bracket, cable and 9-axis sensor.
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What is the type of the product?
- Installs easily with no wiring or calibration required.
- Provides fast calibration and exceptional heading accuracy.
- Includes mounting bracket, cable and 9-axis sensor.
- 9-axis heading sensor that provides fast calibration and exceptional accuracy.
- Easy to install, no need to worry about the installation process.
- No worries about installation process or calibration time, just plug and play.
- 9-axis sensor is the premium solution that is easy to install and provides fast calibration and exceptional heading accuracy.
- Provides exceptional heading accuracy for your drone.
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What is the waterproof rating of the product?
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Garmin 9-Axis Heading Sensor Technical Specifications
| Type: | |
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| Vendor: |
Garmin |
| Weight: |
1.3 lb |
| Output Frequency (mHz): |
10Hz |
Garmin 9-Axis Heading Sensor User Reviews
Garmin 9-Axis Heading Sensor Shipping & Return
| Shipping Weight: |
1.3 lb |
|---|---|
| Box Sizes: |
5.00 (h) x 6.00 (w) x 8.00 (l) |
| Cubic Feet: |
240.0 |
| Returnable: |
Yes |
| P65: |
Yes |
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