Compass Calibration - Simrad AP50 Installation Manual

LANGUAGE
DOCKSIDE
INTERFACE
SEATRIAL
SERVICE
SETTINGS
SW 1.2.02
No
Oct 29 2004
Yes
Note !
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Calibration
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Calibration
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
No
Yes
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Calibrating
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
SEATRIAL
Compass Flux1
Failed
Offset +000°
Heading 283°
Speed source Man
Set cruising speed --kt
20222410 / B
The Sea Trial menu is selected by rotating the course knob
clockwise.

Compass Calibration

This function will activate the automatic compass calibration
procedure (for Simrad compasses connected through Robnet and
through JD5X distribution unit Heading Sensor (HS) terminal,
and compasses connected through GI51).
If an optional magnetic compass is installed and connected to
JD5X or GI51, or if a gyrocompass, or other manufacturer's
fluxgate is connected to a GI51, it is still required to perform the
automatic compass calibration in order to calibrate the
heading/input signal. Not applicable for stepper and geared
synchro signals.
Select the compass to be calibrated.
Before you begin the compass calibration procedure, make sure
you have enough open water around you to make a full turn with
the boat.
The calibration should be done in calm sea conditions with
minimal wind to obtain good results.
Press the (STBD) button to select the Calibration function.
1. Begin turning the boat (port or starboard) and establish your
turning rate.
2. Start compass calibration by turning the course knob
clockwise. The display will flash "Calibrating".
When calibration is completed (after having completed
approximately 1 1/4 turns), it will be verified by the display
reading "Confirmed".
If the compass is too close to magnetic objects, the compass
calibration may fail and the display will show "Failed".
In that case, move the compass to a more suitable location and
re-calibrate.
Software Set-up Procedure
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