Control Compass Mode
The Control Compass function allows you to turn autocalibration
on/off, read the calibration score, and clear the calibration.
Figure 3-21
Control Compass Mode Menu Sequence
Selecting Autocalibration
Every antenna’s internal sensor module is calibrated at the
factory in a perfect-world environment. However, hard and soft
iron effects on your vessel can distort the local magnetic field,
causing errors in the reported heading. These errors are
minimized by mounting the antenna in a suitable location and
are further removed by the system’s autocalibration feature,
which compensates for minor magnetic distortions while your
vessel is moving. The more the vessel moves with autocalibration
turned on, the more accurate the sensor will become.
The factory default setting for Autocalibration is ON.
Figure 3-22
Setting Autocalibration
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Set autocal on/off?
Yes
Next
Return
Get cal score?
Yes
Next
Return
Control Compass?
Yes
Next
Return
Clear Cal Score?
Yes
Next
Return
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Set autoCal On/Off?
Yes
Next
Return
AutoCal is: ON
ON
Return
OFF
Proceed to "Viewing the
Calibration Score"
Autocalibration setting will be displayed
based on current selection. Pushing
the ON or OFF buttons will change the
selected setting.
A well-calibrated sensor is crucial
to system performance. If you shift,
remove, or add equipment near the
antenna, KVH suggests keeping
autocalibration ON so that the
sensor will automatically recalibrate
itself.
If the antenna’s internal sensor is
not working, the following screen
will appear:
Operation not avail
No internal sensor
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