Display Unit; Mounting Considerations - Furuno FR-2125V Installation Manual

1.2 Display Unit

Before mounting the display unit
If Gyro Converter GC-8 (option) is to be used, install and setup the GYRO CON-
VERTER Board before mounting the display unit, because of the difficulty involved
in doing it after the display unit is installed. Instructions for installation and setup of
the board are in Chapter 4.

Mounting considerations

When selecting a mounting location, keep in mind the following points:
• Select a location where the display unit can be viewed and operated conve-
niently and where the screen can be viewed while facing towards the bow.
• Locate the unit out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources because of
heat that can build up inside the cabinet.
• Locate the equipment away from places subject to water splash and rain.
• The display unit is very heavy. Be sure the mounting location is strong enough
to support the weight of the unit under the continued vibration which is normally
experienced on the ship. If necessary reinforce the mounting location.
• Determine the mounting location considering the length of the signal cable be-
tween the antenna unit and the display unit. (The signal cable comes in lengths
of 15, 20 or 30 meters; maximum 100 meters).
• Leave sufficient space on the sides and rear of the unit to facilitate mainte-
nance. Also, leave a foot or so of "service loop" in cables behind the unit so it
can be pulled forward for servicing or easy removal of connectors.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if placed too close to the display unit.
Observe the following compass safe distances to prevent deviation of a mag-
netic compass: Standard compass, 1.40 m, Steering compass, 1.05 m.
Mounting procedure
Tabletop mounting
Two people are necessary to
complete this procedure.
1. Make four holes of 12 mm di-
ameter in the mounting location
referring to the outline drawing
at end of this manual.
2. Unfasten the screws fixing the
right and left arm covers on the
control head.
3. Unfasten four M10 bolts hidden
by the arm covers.
Left and right
arm covers
Figure 1-6 Control head
1-5
Control Head
M4X10