Location And Mounting; General Location Requirements - Raymarine ray50 Mounting And Getting Started

Part
Name number
E70245 Ray60
E70251 Ray70

Location and mounting

General location requirements

When selecting a location for the unit it is important to
consider a number of factors.
Antenna mounting and EME exposure
Ensure that the antenna is connected to the radio
before transmission.
Raymarine declares a Maximum Permissible Exposure
(MPE) radius of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) (per OET Bulletin
65) for this system, assuming 25 watts output to an
omnidirectional antenna of 3dBi gain or less.
For watercraft with suitable structures, the antenna
base must be at least 3.5 metres (11.5 ft) above the
main deck to meet the MPE for persons up to 2 metres
8
(6.6 ft) tall. For watercraft without such structures, the
Features antenna must be mounted so that its base is a minimum
of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) vertically from heads of all persons.
• SeaTalk ng® /
The antenna must be isolated from the vessel's
NMEA 2000
metalwork using an insulated (e.g. plastic) mounting
bracket.
• NMEA 0183
Compass safe distance
• Passive
speaker
To prevent potential interference with the vessel's
connection
magnetic compasses, ensure an adequate distance is
maintained from the product.
• Up to 2
When choosing a suitable location for the product you
stations
should aim to maintain the maximum possible distance
Same as Ray60 from any compasses. Typically this distance should be
with additional: at least 1 m (3 ft) in all directions. However for some
smaller vessels it may not be possible to locate the
• Built-in AIS
product this far away from a compass. In this situation,
receiver
when choosing the installation location for your product,
ensure that the compass is not affected by the product
• Built-in GNSS
when it is in a powered state.
(GPS and
GLONASS)
GPS location requirements
receiver
In addition to general guidelines concerning the
location of marine electronics, there are a number
• Loud hailer
of environmental factors to consider when installing
connection
equipment with an internal GPS antenna.
Mounting location
• Above Decks mounting:
Provides optimal GPS performance. (For equipment
with appropriate waterproof rating.)
• Below Decks mounting:
GPS performance may be less effective and may
require an external GPS antenna mounted above
decks.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1 This location provides optimal GPS performance
. (above decks).
2 In this location, GPS performance may be less
. effective.
3 This location is NOT recommended for GPS
.
antenna.
Vessel construction
The construction of your vessel can have an impact
on GPS performance. For example, the proximity of
heavy structure such as a structural bulkhead, or the
interior of larger vessels may result in a reduced GPS
signal. Before locating equipment with an internal GPS
antenna below decks, seek professional assistance
and consider use of an external GPS antenna mounted
above decks.
Prevailing conditions
The weather and location of the vessel can affect the
GPS performance. Typically calm clear conditions
provide for a more accurate GPS fix. Vessels at
extreme northerly or southerly latitudes may also
receive a weaker GPS signal. GPS antenna mounted
below decks will be more susceptible to performance
issues related to the prevailing conditions.
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