INSTALLATION
20221537 / D 63
Balancing the Horizontal ring
After the compass has been running continuously for at least 2
hours, the horizontal ring should be adjusted.
1 Locate the reference level tool on the horizontal ring, and
check that the level bubble is within +/-10 minutes from
the center. Each division equals 2 minutes.
2 If the level bubble not is within this limit, add or remove
weights from the horizontal ring until it is levelled.
Note! It is important that the total number of weights on the horizontal
ring are as few as possible.
Let the compass run for at least 20 minutes before the level is
rechecked and eventually confirmed.
Caution! If the horizontal ring is tilted more than +/-10’, a bearing error
will be generated.
Adjusting True heading
After the GC50 is settled, the gyrocompass has to be calibrated
against an external reference, e.g.:
- a known target
- astronomical observation
- the heading of the pier or quay the vessel is moored to
- two fixed points on the chart that the vessel is sailing
between
The observation period for the heading difference should be as
long as possible.
If there is any difference between the gyro bearing and the
confirmed external reference that not can be corrected by
adjusting the mechanical location of the master compass, an
offset value may be inserted in the GC80. This value is entered
by using the Extension menu as follows:
1. Activate the Extension menu by pressing and holding the
SET button and the ACK/ENT buttons simultaneously for at
least 3 seconds.
- Main category A-1 will be displayed.
2. Press the
DISP button once to display main category A-2.
3. Press the
SET button to enter the sub-category 2.1.o.
+/-10 minutes
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