6 - control compass mode, 6 control compass mode, Selecting autocalibration – KVH Industries KVHTRACVISION G4 User Manual

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3.6

Control Compass Mode

These screens are only seen if heading reference is INTERNAL.

The Control Compass function provides control over the
GyroTrac sensor module, including turning autocalibration on
and off, reading the calibration score, and manually clearing the
compass calibration.

Selecting Autocalibration

These screens are only seen if heading reference is INTERNAL.

GyroTrac is fully capable of autocalibration to ensure that the
navigation data is as accurate as possible.

Using the ADCU Interface

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Set Autocal on/off?

Yes

Next

Return

Read cal score?

Yes

Next

Return

Control Compass?

Enter

Next

Return

Clear COMPASS cal?

Yes

Next

Return

ALERT SCREENS

Figure 3-21
Compass Control Mode
Menu Sequence

Set AutoCal On/Off?

Yes

Next

Return

AutoCal is: ON

ON

ENTER

OFF

Proceed to "Reading the
Calibration Score"

Autocalibration setting will blink "ON" or
"OFF" based on current selection.
Pushing the ON or OFF buttons will
change the selected setting.

Figure 3-22
Setting Autocalibration

A well-calibrated sensor is crucial
to GyroTrac’s accuracy. If you shift,
remove, or add equipment near the
sensor, KVH suggests turning
autocalibration on so that the
sensor will automatically recalibrate
itself.

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