Simrad GC80/GC85 Dual Gyro Compass
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2.3 Change over panel
This panel is used for switching between available compasses,
for displaying bearing for the gyro compasses, and alarm
information. The panel is also used for setting the alarm
difference limit.
The panel includes the buttons described in the following pages.
Power button
mltbo
Used for switching the dual control panel ON.
The button is recessed into the front panel, and a pen or a blunt
tool must be used for activating the button.
Display
The LCD displays data in 2 rows, where each row has 16
characters available. The figure below shows the display after
the start-up procedure is completed.
1-GYRO:142.7° *A
2-GYRO:142.7°
When pressing the DISP button, the display will page through
available data and eventually alarm lines as shown below:
DISPLAYED TEXT DESCPRIPTION
1-GYRO:142.7° SA*
Heading for gyro number 1.
2-GYRO:142.7° SA*
Heading for gyro number 2.
S = Less than 2 hours
since the gyro was
started
A = For internal use
* = Active gyro
E-SENS:141.9
Heading for external sensor. Only visible when an external
sensor is connected.
HDM SET:05.0°
Setting for heading difference alarm.
- PARAMETER SET -
Used for entering the parameter setup submenu
< ALARMS >
Visible if one or more alarms are generated. Refer Alarm
messages on the change over panel, page 27.
DISP button
afpm
Used for paging through available data lines on the LCD.
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