GARMIN MSC 10 Marine Satellite Compass, White – 010-02407-00

Description

The GARMIN MSC 10 is a multi-band GNSS satellite compass designed to provide position, heading, pitch, roll and heave information without relying solely on a conventional magnetic compass. It is intended for integrated navigation, radar overlay and other applications where stable heading data improves system performance.

Main Features

• Multi-band L1/L5 GNSS satellite-compass architecture
• GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou constellation support
• Heading, position, pitch, roll and heave output
• 10 Hz position/heading updates with NMEA 2000 integration
• Backup magnetic sensor helps maintain heading information when satellite conditions degrade

Heading without a traditional compass

The MSC 10 calculates vessel heading from GNSS satellite geometry rather than depending entirely on Earth’s magnetic field. This reduces susceptibility to many local magnetic disturbances found around engines, wiring and metal structures.

Navigation and radar benefits

Accurate heading information can improve radar overlay, MARPA/target tracking and chart orientation on compatible Garmin systems. Pitch, roll and heave data can also support other connected marine functions.

GNSS performance

Garmin uses multi-band and multi-constellation satellite reception to improve position and heading robustness. Proper mounting still requires a clear view of the sky and separation from sources of interference.

Network integration

The unit connects through NMEA 2000 and can feed compatible Garmin chartplotters and other supported marine equipment.

What’s in the Box

MSC 10 satellite compass, 6 m NMEA 2000 drop cable, pole-mount hardware, NMEA 2000 T-connector, mounting hardware and documentation.

Specifications

• GNSS: Multi-band L1/L5; GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Position accuracy: Typically better than 1 m CEP under suitable conditions
• Heading accuracy: Approximately 2° RMS typical
• Update rate: 10 Hz
• Outputs: Position, heading, pitch, roll and heave
• Network: NMEA 2000
• Dimensions: Approx. 155.5 × 333.6 × 76.2 mm
• Weight: Approx. 810 g
• Input voltage: 9–32 VDC
• Water rating: IPX7