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Simrad GC80 User Manual

Simrad GC80
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OPERATION
20221537 / D 13
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2 If the rotor was not completely stopped when the POWER
button was pressed, a rotor break function will be activated
to stop the rotor.
Active rotor break is indicated with flashing display.
3 When the turning stops, the sensitive element starts rising
horizontally and the compass rotates 360° clockwise. The
display shows decreasing bearing as the compass is turning
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4 When the compass has rotated 360°, start bearing is
indicated with flashing text in the display. The start
bearing will be the same as active bearing when the
compass was turned OFF.
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5 The indicated start bearing is accepted by pressing the
ACK/ENT button, or increased/decreased by using the
arrow buttons and then pressing the ACK/ENT button. If
no action is taken within 3 minutes, the start-up process
will continue with the indicated start bearing.
The bearing indication stops flashing when the start
bearing is accepted, while the lamp remains flashing.
6 The rotor will now start rotating, and reaches full speed
after maximum 30 minutes.
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7 When the rotor has reached full speed, the compass starts
the north seeking function. The display will now change to
show the compass’ actual heading, and from now on
bearing output will be available.
The lamp near the
GYRO button change from flashing to
steady light.
The gyro will be settled within 3 hours when started with a
deviation angle less than 5°. With a larger deviation angle, the
compass will be settled within 4 hours.

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Simrad GC80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeGyro Compass
Power Supply24 V DC
Operating Temperature-15°C to +55°C
Heading Resolution0.01°
Heading Repeatability±0.1°
IP RatingIP66
Storage Temperature+70°C
InterfacesNMEA 0183
Humidity95% non-condensing

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