Location And Mounting - Raymarine e7 Mounting And Getting Started

Item Device Type
Cartography — included
Cartography — optional

Location and mounting

Selecting a location
General location requirements
When selecting a location for your display it is important
to consider a number of factors.
Key factors which can affect product performance are:
• Ventilation
To ensure adequate airflow:
– Ensure that equipment is mounted in a
compartment of suitable size.
– Ensure that ventilation holes are not obstructed.
Allow adequate separation of equipment.
Any specific requirements for each system
component are provided later in this chapter.
• Mounting surface
Ensure equipment is adequately supported on a
secure surface. Do not mount units or cut holes in
places which may damage the structure of the vessel.
Maximum quantity Suitable Devices
Embedded (internal) Navionics world base map.
External MicroSD, or MicroSDHC chart cards:
• Navionics Ready to Navigate.
• Navionics Silver
• Navionics Gold
• Navionics Gold+
• Navionics Platinum
• Navionics Platinum+
• Navionics Fish'N Chip
• Navionics Hotmaps
Refer to the Raymarine website (www.raymarine.com) for
the latest list of supported chart cards.
• Cable entry
Ensure the unit is mounted in a location which allows
proper routing and connection of cables:
– Minimum bend radius of 100 mm (3.94 in) unless
otherwise stated.
– Use cable supports to prevent stress on connectors.
• Water ingress
The display is suitable for mounting both above and
below decks. It is waterproof to IPX6 standard.
Although the unit is waterproof, it is good practice to
locate it in a protected area away from prolonged and
direct exposure to rain and salt spray.
• Electrical interference
Select a location that is far enough away from
devices that may cause interference, such as motors,
generators and radio transmitters / receivers.
• Power supply
Select a location that is as close as possible to the
vessel's DC power source. This will help to keep
cable runs to a minimum.
Connections
Internal storage.
Card slot.
GPS location requirements
In addition to general guidelines concerning the
location of marine electronics, there are a number
of environmental factors to consider when installing
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.
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