12.05.2012 at 13:30 in Gyro Compass No.2 display alarm was generated:"Comm. Alarm". Alarm code "A"(System communication abnormality 1)
and code "b" (System communication abnormality 2) were displayed.After pushing Ack/Ent button alarm was indicated again a few seconds later.
According Manual instraction "AUTO" mode was changed to "MANUAL". Both Gyro Compasses were observed. Gyro No.1 was found in good condition.
Gyro No. 2 was found abnormal. Sphere was continiosly rotating clockwise and unclockwise. Gyro No. 2 was unplugged from power supply.
Gyro No.1 is operating for Automatic Steerin System.
Additional information:
Steering stand TOKIMES, model PR-6632A-EO-882, S/N 99218, date Aug 2007.
Gyro Compass TOKIMES TG8000 series, type MS-801-1, S/N 82711, date Aug 2007.