Simrad GC80 User Manual

Simrad GC80/GC85 Dual Gyro Compass
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Display state Display Description
afpm
2
nd
press on
DISP button
- Gyro compass bearing without
correction
- Active speed input source indication
(GPS, Manual, Log or Serial Log)
afpm
3
rd
press on
DISP button
- Latitude
- Latitude indication: North (LA.n) or
South (LA.s)
afpm
4
th
press on
DISP button
- Vessel speed
- Speed input indication
(GPS, Manual, Log or Serial Log)
afpm
5
th
press on
DISP button
- Rate of turn in °/min
- Rate of turn indication
afpm
6
th
press on
DISP button
- Error codes (up to 4)
- Error indication
afpm
7
th
press on
DISP button
Normal operation
dvol
buq
or
dvol
buq
- True output bearing
- Active compass
3.5 Confirming present settings for each
compass
After the GC80/GC85 is configured according to the System
start-up and software configuration, described in page 58
onwards, it should not be necessary to adjust any settings when
operating the gyro compass.
However, if an error is reported in any of the input sources, it
may be necessary to switch to a different input source.

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