2. Compass Control-Panel—for controlling the electric current.

3. Repeaters—operated from the Master Compass, and indicating its

exact reading at any instant.

4. Motor-generator—for converting the ship’s current into current of

proper characteristics for spinning the gyro wheels and operating the

repeaters.

5. Storage Battery—for emergency operation of the equipment in case of

failure of the ship’s supply.

The function of each piece of equipment and its relation to other parts

is shown on pages 22 and 23.

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