JRC Alpatron AlphaMidiCourse, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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The Gyro Compass True Heading and the heading information sent out, which are currently displayed, is the corrected
value based on the ship's speed immediately before the alarm was activated.
1. Select other mode than "LOG (serial signal)" for the ship's speed input system. See Set Ship Speed Input System on
page 42
2. Press ACK/ENT switch to confirm True Heading, when the Gyro Compass true heading, calculated from the
corrected ship's speed, display is blinking in the indicator.
The True Heading indicator lights up and the True Heading sent out is also confirmed.
2.9.5 Corrective Measures LOG (contact) Failure
• CAUTION - Corrective Measures LOG Contact Communication Failure
• When an alarm regarding LOG Contact (alarm code "u") is activated and the Gyro Compass' True Heading
has not been determined, first turn the steering mode to "MANUAL" or "Non Follow Up", then determine the
True Heading because wrong heading information (repeater signal and serial signal) may be sent out.
When a failure related to LOG (contact) is activated, the data indicator is blinking.
The Gyro Compass True Heading and the heading information sent out, which are currently indicated, is the corrected
value based on the ship's speed immediately before the alarm was activated.
1. Select other mode than "LOG" for the ship's speed input system.
Note Refer to Set Ship Speed Input System on page 42.
2. Press ACK/ENT switch to confirm True Heading, when the Gyro Compass true heading, calculated from the
corrected ship's speed, display is blinking in the indicator.
The True Heading indicator lights up and the True Heading sent out is also confirmed.
2.10 Turning the Gyro Compass OFF
1. Press the POWER button on the Control Panel.
The light in the Power Button will extinguish.
2. Press the POWER button again to activate the rotor brake function.
The light in the Power Button will light up again.
Rotor brake active is indicated by:
• Flashing display.
• The Gyro Compass makes a soft clicking sound.
Note The rotor brake function will be active for a maximum of 4 minutes.
Note The sensitive element may be damaged, if the rotor brake is not activated.
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