Simrad GC80/GC85 Expanded Gyro Compass
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Verifying the element’s tilt angle
1 Tilt the Sensitive element by hand towards the level tool
on the Horizontal ring and keep it tilted for approximately
1 minute. Remove the pressure and observe that the tilt
angle remains at:
- GC80: 15° to 19°
- GC85: 18° to 22°
The tilt angle is indicated on the figures below.
1
5
°
1
9
°
Max and min tilt angle for GC80 std system
1
8
°
2
2
°
Max and min tilt angle for GC85 High Speed system
Note! The tilt angle shown above is correct for cold condition. The
angle may change when the element has reached normal
operational temperature!