JRC ALPHAMIDICOURSE Mk2, Installation And Operation Manual

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18 | Installation Instructions
1.1.3 Mounting of Master Compass
Mounting of the master compass unit is as shown in below. Its housing can be placed in any direction.
See installation drawing of Master Compass foundation in paragraph 6.1.7.
Figure: Mounting position
Figure: Inverter Board Location
1. Orientate the Inverter Board at the back of the Master Compass to the Stern of the vessel .
Note Install the Gyro Compass with in
5˚
accuracy in order to be able to apply a correction by loosening the
fastening bolts and fine tune placement by turning the Master Compass.
2. Fasten the Gyro Compass to the deck with the four bolts provided.
Note Locate the bolts in the center of the trails to be able to finely adjust the direction of the unit. With the aid of
the heading offset feature a small mounting offset may be made.
3. Due to cable inlet, it is possible mount 180 degrees reversely.
Note Use dipswitch No.7 on MCC Board located on top off Master Compass. See paragraph 1.5.1.
Inverter Board is located behind this plate