Installation And Precautions; Fixed Mounting; Panel Mounting - Geonav 6 Sunshine User And Installation Manual

Installation and Precautions

INSTALLATION AND PRECAUTIONS
To avoid electromagnetic interference, the GEONAV must be
positioned at least 0.35 meters away from magnetic compasses
or flux-gate sensors, such as those used on autopilots and
remote electronic compasses.
The GEONAV is water resistant, but not waterproof. It is es-
sential that the rubber cover on the right side of the unit is
firmly inserted into the cartridge slot; the rubber cover should
be removed only when the CompactFlash™ has to be inserted
or replaced and, in this case, the unit must be perfectly dry.
NOTE: Any damage caused by the presence of water inside the cartridge slot, due
to the cover missing or incorrectly replaced, is specifically excluded from the war-
ranty.
Cleaning
It is recommended that you use a non-alcoholic product to clean
the glass, since alcoholic products may damage the glass surface
or make it opaque.
Installation
The GEONAV allows using either the built-in antenna for outdoor
installation or an external GPS antenna for indoor use.
NOTE: At start-up, the plotter will select the internal GPS by default.
• Internal GPS (if available): For the best reception of satellites,
mount your unit in an open area to allow the built-in an-
tenna to have the best sky visibility. If the instrument is
installed so as to allow full horizon visibility, the best per-
formance will be ensured.
• External GPS: Instead of a built-in antenna, you can use an
external GPS. To connect the GEONAV to an external an-
tenna, use the data cable provided with the unit (see the
Connections Section).
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• Autopilot: To connect the GEONAV to an autopilot, use the
data cable provided with the unit (see the Connections Sec-
tion).
• Depth sounder: To connect the GEONAV to a depth sounder, use
the data cable provided with the unit (see the Connections Sec-
tion).

Fixed mounting

The plotter can be mounted
on any surface using the
mounting bracket provided
with the unit (see figure).
Use 4 flat-head screws (5mm)
to fix the bracket to the de-
sired mounting
Since the bracket does not
allow any left or right rota-
tion, make sure that the unit
is properly installed for the
best view angle.

Panel mounting

Locate the area where the GEONAV is to be installed, then
use the drilling template supplied with the plotter to properly
cut holes and sockets out of the instrument's panel.
The neoprene adhesive gasket supplied must be applied to the
GEONAV rear side to avoid moisture penetration and to re-
duce vibrations.
Mounting screws must be 4 mm in diameter and maximum 5
mm in length, plus the thickness of the panel. Do not exceed
tightening the screws, in order to avoid damaging the screw
seats.
surface.
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