Communication Unit - Furuno FELCOM 19 Installation Manual

1. MOUNTING
• Avoid the location near tunnels and stacks; smoke and soot on the radome can low-
er signal level (leave 10 m or more in horizontal distance).
• Separate the antenna unit 5 m from HF, VHF of 27 MHz antenna.
1.1.2 Mounting
The antenna cable is available in lengths of 30 m, 50 m and 100 m (see table below).
Cable length
30 m (no armor)
30 m (w/armor)
50 m (w/armor)
100 m (w/armor)
To mount the antenna unit, a dedicated mounting pipe is necessary.
For how to mount the antenna, see the outline drawing at the end of this manual and
"Installation and Replacement of Antenna Unit", included with the antenna unit.
1.2

Communication Unit

Select the following place to install the communication unit.
• The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.
• For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides and
rear of the unit and leave slack in cables.
Mounting
Use two self-tapping screws (4x40, supplied) to fix the communication unit. The unit
can be mounted on a bulkhead, a tabletop or on the underside of table. Use the fixing
holes at the top for bulkhead mounting, or the fixing holes at the bottom for tabletop
mounting or underside of a table.
After mounting the unit, cover the screw heads with the cosmetic caps (2 pcs, sup-
plied) to fixing hole to cover the screw head. Note that the rear panel should be down-
ward when the communication unit is mounted on the bulkhead.
(top view)
1-2
Type
TP5FBAW-5DFB TNC connector at both ends
5D-FB-CV-NP N connector on one end (antenna side)
8D-FB-CV
12D-SFA-CV
Fixing hole
(two, φ 4.5)
Rear panel
Remarks
(front view)