Simrad GC80 Compact MK2, User Manual

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OPERATION
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4.1 General
In GC80/85 Dual systems, both Gyro compasses may be operated
individually as single Gyro systems. Gyro 1 and Gyro 2 is operated by
NO.1
panel and
NO.2
panel on the Dual MK2 Control unit.
Note! The start-up procedure and configuration is identical for each Gyro, and
has to be performed for both Gyro compasses before the Dual function
can be started. The start-up procedure may be performed simultaneously
for both compasses.
Caution! Before the Gyro compass is turned into normal operation, it has to be
configured according to the description in System start-up and software
configuration, page 62 onwards.
4.2 System Start-up and Shut-down
A GC80/85 Gyro compass is usually left with power on. If the system has to
be shut down and restarted, follow the procedures described in the
following sections.
Start-Up procedure for each Gyro compass
1
Turn ON each Gyro compass by pressing the
POWER
button on the
Control panel. Follow the start-up sequence.
2
Control unit type (GC80 Std, or GC85 HSc), software version for
Control unit and for Master compass is displayed in rapid succession.
Examples of display text are shown below:
OR
GC80 CONTROL
UNIT
STD VERSION
GC85 CONTROL
UNIT
HIGH SPEED
VERSION
SOFTWARE VERSION
CONTROL UNIT
SOFTWARE VERSION
MASTER COMPASS