Simrad GC80/GC85 Expanded Gyro Compass
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2.1 GC80 Expanded Control unit
The Control unit includes the control panel for the gyro
compass.
A flush mount kit (part number 27101757) may be ordered from
Simrad for remote installation of the control panel. Refer Flush
mounting the control panel, page 35.
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POWER Button
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Used for switching the gyro system ON. The button will be lit to
indicate that power is applied to the system. Refer System Start-
up and Shut-down, page 10.
Display
The LCD displays data in two rows: the Data indicator row and
the Mode indicator row.
- The Data indicator consists of four 7-segments red
LEDs. The indicator is used for displaying the vessel’s
bearing, latitude and speed. Refer Displaying present
settings, page 13.
The Data indicator is also used for displaying alarm
codes as described from page 18 onwards.
- The Mode indicator consists of three 7-segments green
LEDs. The Mode indicator displays codes used for
identifying input type for bearing, latitude and speed.
GYRO Button
dvol
Used for selecting the gyro compass as the active heading
reference system. The status lamp is lit to indicate that the gyro
system is active.
Refer Selecting active compass, page 12.
EXT Button
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Used for selecting the external heading system as the heading
reference. The status lamp will be lit to indicate that the external
heading reference system is active.
Refer Selecting active compass, page 12.