Unicont SPb Ltd
Technical Documentation ADPC-101
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5.
Unit operation
Caution
Before device commissioning, at first complete installation procedure (see para. 4
“Device installation”) and connections (see p.4 “Device Installation”).
5.1
Device switch on procedure
When power is applied, device transfers to review mode of course and speed values;
besides, readings of compass or log values are indicated as zeroes and the signal at converter
output will be disabled. The unit is in standby mode for input of initial course value and
instructions for applicable types of gyrocompass and log. Before input of an initial course value
the alarm system will work.
To achieve correct device operation, select type of compass and log in menu settings
(see p.6 “Menu functions and changing of settings”) and manually enter the current course value
for gyrocompass in use.
Should received values of compass and log are not trustworthy, display with show the
sign ‘?’ (question) at the beginning of relevant line.
- indicator readings during device power ON (mode of
review for current course and speed values).
Note
When the type of compass, namely stepper/synchro is switched over, again enter the
current gyrocompass value.
5.2
Input of initial course value
look at and remember course readings on gyrocompass, which is connected to the
unit;
press on the key
[1]
on converter keyboard;
there will be a prompt to enter course value:
enter course value by using keys with applied digits and decimal point [.];
Press
[ENTER].
The screen returns to a mode for review of current compass course and log speed,
delivery of a sound signal stops .
When it is necessary to edit or delete the last character of entered value one may use the
key
[CLEAR]
.
Keys
[.]
and
[CLEAR]
are entered in the upper case and after depression [.] the case
automatically shifts to the lower case and remains in the upper case when
[CLEAR]
is
depressed.
