Connection Of Antenna Cable For Dsc Function - Furuno RC-1800F2 Series Installation Manual

1.7

Connection of Antenna Cable for DSC Function

1.7.1 Installation of antenna FAX-5
Fix the FAX-5 (preamp unit) to the mounting mast (diameter 35 to 90 mm) with hose clamps (In-
stallation material CP05-09301). Screw the whip antenna (04S4176) into the FAX-5. Coat connec-
tion point with putty for waterproofing.
Switching to coaxial cable with armor
To switch to the coaxial cable with armor (RG-10/UY);
1. Remove 15 to 25 cm of the sheath of the cable RG-10/UY and attach connector MP-7 (Instal-
lation material CP05-09301) to the cable.
2. Attach the connector FMA-1 between connectors MP-3 and MP-7.
3. Cover connectors with self-vulcanizing tape followed by vinyl tape to waterproof.
The coaxial cables RG-10/UY from the preamp unit and the antenna coupler are connected to the
MP-7 connectors inside the rack console.
Set spring washer to 2.6 meter whip antenna and
screw antenna into preamp unit.
Mast (
FAX-5
Parker Clamp for FS-1570/
2570/5070
(Inst. Materials CP08-0061)
Hose Clamp for FS-1575/2575
/5075(OP08-11)
Ground for FAX-5
(Drill hole in mast;
fasten ground wire
MP-3 with M4 screw.)
FMA-1
(Installation
material)
Waterproofing
MP-7
(Self-vulcanizing tape and vinyl tape)
(Installation
material)
1-8
φ
35-90 mm)
Attach MP-7 connector to
coaxial cable and connect
to MR relay connector.
RG-10/UY
from antenna coupler
from antenna coupler
(TX)
(RX, FS-5070 only)
for FS-2570
w/optional PCB
J4 J3 J2 J1
from preamp FAX-5
from antenna
unit IC-115/
IC-118
RC-1800F2, front view
MP-7
(installation material)
Bond flat mesh wire to
shield and ground
near cable entrance on
rack console.
from antenna unit IC-115/IC-118
(when No.2 Inmarsat-C
is installed)