52 | Operation
System selection (switching) may cause large change of the True Heading.
2.
During automatic steering, first turn the steering mode of the automatic steering system to "MANUAL" to prevent
large change of course.
3.
Confirm surrounding area of ship is clear and turn to "AUTO" steering again.
• Select the Gyro Compass: While pushing
ACK/ENT
switch press
GYRO
switch.
• Select the external heading sensor: While pushing
ACK/ENT
switch press
EXT
switch.
Repeater synchronization: Synchronize each repeater indication with the selected True Heading
information¹.
Note
¹ When repeater is a serial signal type, this operation is not required because it will synchronize
automatically. However, confirm that the indicated value coincides with "the True Heading" selected
by this system after the repeater switch is turned "ON".
6.
Stop
Turn each repeater switch to OFF and turn the Power Switch on the Gyro Compass operation panel to OFF.
The Gyro Compass stops.
2.5 Start and Running
• CAUTION - Start Up
• Start up this product after turning the automatic steering system to other mode than "AUTO".
2.5.1 Start
Turn power on:
1.
Press the Power Switch on the operating panel.
Note
System software version number of the Control Unit and the Master Compass are displayed in order,
as shown below.
2.
Confirm that the rotor has stopped after the power is turned ON.
3.
Confirm that the Master Compass is rotated clockwise 360˚
.
(Last azimuth operation)
Software version
Control Unit
Software version
Master Compass
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