Vector Compass
AvL Technologies
| Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice
7
Figure 4 – AAQ GUI Main Page, Heading Source
The AVL Vector Compass is configured to be used with the AAQ controller through the “Heading Source”
section of the GUI main page. Primary and Secondary sources are offered for fallback in the event of a failure.
Unless a secondary source is chosen, the default selection is the same as the primary.
See the AAQ Controller Manual section for additional information on available heading sources. It is important
to note that when the Vector Compass option is fitted, the standard compass as part of the NAV RIOM is
generally omitted.
Once the Vector Compass is selected, the system is ready to be used.
The vector compass information will be read by the controller during the antenna Home
process and produce a Heading value in the AAQ. If it is necessary to update the compass
heading simply select the Home button in the AAQ GUI. The Home command will automatically
be run as part of the Acquire command if the antenna system does not already have a heading.
