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CYCLE ALIGNEMENT RAPIDE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
CONT

During both phases, 20 Volts line to neutral, 3 phase AC is applied through relays 1K1 and 1K2 to the VG [vertical gyro] and DG [directional gyro] spin motors to bring the gyros up to usable speed quickly. Excitation is reduced to 14 Volts line to neutral when the radid alignment cycle is complete.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

Durant les deux phases, un courant alternatif triphasé de 20 volts (ligne-neutre) est envoyé, en passant par les relais 1K1 et 1K2, au moteur couple du gyroscope de verticale et du directionnel pour les entraîner rapidement à leur vitesse opérationnelle. L'excitation est réduite à 14 volts (ligne-neutre) lorsque le cycle d'alignement rapide est complété.

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