Switching Hub Hub-100 (Option); Junction Box If-8530 (Option) - Furuno VR-7000S Installation Manual

1. MOUNTING
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Switching HUB HUB-100 (Option)

Use the optional Switching HUB HUB-100 to connect sensor networks. This network
cannot be connected to the LAN network on board. Note that a commercial PC cannot
be connected in this network, other than for the maintenance.
For the mounting procedures, see the operator's manual for HUB-100 (Pub. No.OMC-
35191).
Mounting considerations
Select a mounting location, keeping in mind the following points:
• Locate the unit away from heat sources.
• Select a location where the shock and vibration are minimal.
• Locate the unit away from places subject to water splash and rain.
• Make the maintenance space shown in the outline drawing for maintenance and
checking purpose.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the unit is placed too close to the magnetic
compass. Observe the compass safe distances at the front of this manual to prevent
interference to a magnetic compass.
• Select a mounting location considering the length of the cables to be connected to
this unit.
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Junction Box IF-8530 (Option)

The junction box interfaces the serial, analog and digital equipment with the DCU.
Only one junction box can be connected to the DCU.
Signals and number of channels are shown below.
• Serial: IEC61162-1/2: 2 ch, IEC61162-1: 6ch
• Analog: 16 ch
• Digital: 64 ch
Mounting considerations
Select a mounting location, keeping in mind the following points:
• Locate the unit away from heat sources.
• Select a location where the shock and vibration are minimal.
• Locate the unit away from places subject to water splash and rain.
• Make the maintenance space shown in the outline drawing for maintenance and
checking purpose.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the unit is placed too close to the magnetic
compass. Observe the compass safe distances at the front of this manual to prevent
interference to a magnetic compass.
• Select a mounting location considering the length of the cables to be connected to
the unit.
• For bulkhead mounting, be sure the mounting location is strong enough to support
the weight of the unit (13 kg).
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