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Figure 2-34. Gyro compass master unit.
Table 2-17. Gyrocompass Front Panel Operating Control Functions.
Control
Function
RPTR switch................................ .........
This switch controls the internally generated power for operating external repeater
equipment.
N-S switch ................................ ............
This switch is used in conjunction with the latitude corrector to select for north or south
latitude correction.
CAGED indicator ................................ ..
This indicator will be illuminated anytime the gyro is caged and the equipment is on. It
will go out after uncaging and will stay out during normal operation of the compass.
LEVEL meter ................................ ........
This meter provides an indication of the tilt of the gyro spin axis. It is used primarily
during starting of the compass to assure the gyro is started level. Its sensitivity is
approximately 2 minutes per division.
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