Garmin SteadyCast™ NMEA 2000 heading sensor

Name: Garmin SteadyCast™
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 150STEADY
Price: 159.99 USD
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The chartplotter says the boat's here and the fish are over there. Simple, right? Well, usually, but not always. Garmin's SteadyCast™ heading sensor will align the bow to its actual orientation so you'll know exactly where you're casting.

Accurate headings at any speed

Whether you're trolling or just floating, the SteadyCast will make sure your chart orientation and boat heading align with actual reality. With a heading output rate of 10 Hz and a heading accuracy of plus or minus 3 degrees, you'll always know exactly where you are, even in rough waters.

Easy to install

The SteadyCast is easy to install on your boat, thanks to a NMEA 2000® plug-and-play interface. A 2-step calibration process connects it to your compatible Garmin chartplotter, and it also works with echoMAP™ models and other NMEA 2000 displays. You can install it in pretty much any orientation away from magnetic interference and it's even tough enough to survive installation in a bilge.

Product highlights:

aligns your boat's bow to its actual orientation
- default heading output: 10 Hz
- heading accuracy of plus or minus 3 degrees
NMEA 2000® plug-and-play interface
easy 2-step calibration process with compatible Garmin chartplotters
works with Garmin chartplotters and other NMEA 2000 displays
9-axis MEMS technology allows for installation anywhere away from magnetic interference
tough enough to be installed in a bilge
IPX7 water resistance
operating voltage: 9 VDC to 32 VDC
dimensions: 3.4" L x 2.1" W x 1.3" H
warranty: 1 year
MFR # 010-11417-10
Item # 150STEADY
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What's in the box:

Garmin SteadyCast™ owner's manual

Nautical heading sensor with attached 6' cable
NMEA 2000 T-connector
M3 x 30mm mounting screw
Two M4 x 25mm mounting screws
Installation Instructions
NMEA 2000 connector instructions

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Features

Overview: The Garmin SteadyCast is a nautical heading sensor that helps to ensure your vessel's orientation matches the heading on your chartplotter. SteadyCast can interface with your chartplotter via the existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat. An NMEA 2000 T-connector is included.

Accuracy: SteadyCast uses the earth's magnetic field to precisely determine your heading. It outputs its heading reading 10 times per second (10 Hz), and is accurate within +/- 3 degrees. The heading accuracy is the same whether your boat is sitting still or at full speed ahead, or in calm or rough waters.

Calibration: After the sensor is installed, it must be calibrated for best results. When connected to an NMEA 2000-compatible Garmin chartplotter, calibration is a menu-based function. Without a compatible Garmin chartplotter, the basic calibration procedure involves completing two full, slow, tight circles with your vessel to calibrate the compass and align the heading.

Installation: The SteadyCast module mounts with the supplied screws, and can be installed with the cable routed through the side of the sensor, or routed through the mounting surface under the sensor. It should not be mounted near a strong magnetic field (such as a speaker), or near ferrous metal objects, such as a toolbox or compass. As it is not a GPS device, it does not require a clear view of the sky.

Compatible Chartplotters: The Garmin SteadyCast heading sensor is compatible with the following chartplotters:

echoMAP	GPSMAP
echoMAP CHIRP 52cv / 52dv / 53cv / 53dv echoMAP CHIRP 54cv / 54dv / 55cv / 55dv echoMAP CHIRP 72cv / 72dv / 72sv / 73dv / 73sv echoMAP CHIRP 74cv / 74dv / 74sv / 75cv / 75dv / 75sv echoMAP CHIRP 92sv / 93sv / 94sv / 95sv echoMAP Plus 62cv / 64cv / 65cv echoMAP Plus 72cv / 72sv / 73cv / 73sv echoMAP Plus 74cv / 74sv / 75cv / 75sv echoMAP Plus 92sv / 93sv / 94sv / 95sv	GPSMAP 722 / 722xs / 741 / 742 / 742xs GPSMAP 840xs GPSMAP 922 / 922xs / 942 / 942xs GPSMAP 1020xs / 1022 / 1022xsv GPSMAP 1040xs / 1042xsv GPSMAP 1222 / 1222 Touch GPSMAP 1222xsv / 1222xsv Touch GPSMAP 1242 / 1242 Touch GPSMAP 1242xsv / 1242xsv Touch	GPSMAP 7407 / 7407xsv / 7408 / 7408xsv GPSMAP 7410 / 7410xsv / 7412 / 7412xsv / 7416 / 7416xsv GPSMAP 7607 / 7607xsv / 7608 / 7608xsv GPSMAP 7610 / 7610xsv / 7612 / 7612xsv / 7616 / 7616xsv GPSMAP 8208 MFD / 8212 MFD / 8215 MFD GPSMAP 8417 MFD / 8422 MFD / 8424 MFD GPSMAP 8530 Black Box GPSMAP 8617 MFD / 8622 MFD / 8624 MFD

Specifications:

Temperature Range: 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)
Water Resistance: IPX7
Compass-safe Distance: 2"
Dimensions: Width 3.426", Height 1.347", Depth 2.091"
Weight: 6.4 ounces

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2 questions already asked

Can the garmin steadycast be connected to a lowrance hds carbon nmea 2000 chartplotter?

mike Apr 05, 2023

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The SteadyCast NMEA 2000 is only designed for use with Garmin echoMAP and GPSMAP. For a complete compatibility list, please visit the Details section of our webpage for this product.

zachary Apr 05, 2023 (Staff)

can a garmen steadycast heading to a garmin gpsmap 7610xsv without a nmea 2000 device?

3525846301 May 13, 2021

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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.

thomas Jul 27, 2021 (Staff)

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