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iNetVu™ 7000 Controller User Manual

Revision 1.19

6.6.4.2. CP

1 – Compass Status

V – Valid

O – Override

F - Failed

2 – Compass Heading

3 – Compass Reading Angle

Elevation Angle at which compass is read

4 – Compass Accuracy Readings

Tests the compass’ heading and accuracy by rotating the antenna at 90 intervals and comparing

the compass readings with the actual antenna’s movement.

i. Antenna will center itself; move to the proper Elevation for reading the compass, then read

the compass heading.

ii. Antenna will rotate 90 to each of the following positions and read the compass at each: 0,

90, 180, -90, and 0.

iii. iNetVu™ Mobile Software will compare the compass heading values read at each position,

and determine if they differ by approximately 90.

iv. The Compass Check will display a message regarding the accuracy of the compass.

CP:V H:0 CP_EL

0-90-180-270