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COMPASS CALIBRATION
ALTA features a highly sensitive 3-axis magnetometer that measures the
earth’s magnetic field to infer heading. Occasionally, the compass will require
calibration, especially when traveling between different geographic locations.
TO PERFORM A COMPASS CALIBRATION:
1.
Secure a battery onto ALTA (see page 18-19)
2
. Plug in the battery
3.
Open the ALTA App
4.
Select Configurations > More > Compass
5.
Under Calibration, select Start Manual
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions
WARNING
Verify ALTA is disarmed prior to performing a compass
calibration. To ensure ALTA does not arm, set the Arm
Enable Switch (if available) to disable, and remove the
Configuration Jumper.
NOTE
It is recommended to use two people to perform the compass
calibration as it requires handling and rotating ALTA. Perform
calibration without a payload attached.
NOTE
Ensure a microSD card is installed in the GPS/compass module
prior to performing compass calibration.