Simrad GC80 User Manual

Simrad GC80/GC85 Dual Gyro Compass
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Turning a gyro compass OFF
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1 Press the POWER button on the Control panel for the
master system that is to be turned OFF. The light in the
POWER button will be switched off.
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2 Repress the POWER button to activate the rotor break
function. The light in the POWER button will be lit again.
Active rotor break is indicated by:
- flashing display
- a soft clicking sound heard from the gyrocompass
The rotor break function will be active for maximum 4
minutes.
Caution! It is very important that the rotor break is activated to stop the
rotor rotation to prevent any possible damage by ship’s
movement!
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3 Press the POWER button again to shut down the
gyrocompass when both the data and the dot in the display
change from flashing to steady light.
The light in the POWER button will now be turned OFF.

Simrad GC80 Specifications

General

Type	Gyro Compass
Power Supply	24 V DC
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Heading Resolution	0.01°
Heading Repeatability	±0.1°
IP Rating	IP66
Storage Temperature	+70°C
Interfaces	NMEA 0183
Humidity	95% non-condensing