INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

4.1 Gyro Converter GC-8

The Gyro Converter GC-8, incorporated inside the radar display unit, converts analog gyrocompass reading into digital coded bearing data for display on the radar display.

This section explains how to install and the GC-8 (mainly consisting of the GYRO CONVERTER Board) and set it up according to the gyrocompass connected.

Installation and connection of the GYRO

CONVERTER Board

Necessary Parts: GC-8 (Code No. 008-446-520)

Name

Type

Qty

Code No.

 

 

 

 

Gyro Converter Board

64P1106

1

004-412-220

 

 

 

 

Screws

M3X8, C2700W

5

000-881-404

 

 

 

 

Sticker

64-014-20211

1

100-132-701

 

 

 

 

1.Turn off the main POWER switch.

2.Open the monitor and fix it with the stay. (See Chapter 1 for instructions.) Turn off the internal power switch if so equipped. Unfasten four screws to remove the shield cover for the INT Board.

3.Fasten the GYRO CONVERTER Board inside the display unit with four washer- head screws (supplied).

PTU BOARD 03P9245A(-F)

MB BOARD

03P9251

GYRO

CONVERTER

BOARD 64P1106

INT BOARD 03P9252

Figure 4-1 Display unit, inside view

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Furuno FR-2125V Gyro Converter GC-8, Installation and connection of the Gyro Converter Board, Name Type Qty Code No