Select The Location; Site Requirements - Raymarine autopilot control unit Owner's Handbook Manual

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5.1 Select the location

Site requirements

Locate the ST7001+ control unit so it is:
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The selected location should also:
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CAUTION:
The ST7001+ front cover is waterproof when installed according
to the following instructions. However, you must protect the rear
of the control unit from water in a ventilated and drained area.
ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner's Handbook
175 mm (6.9 in)
within easy reach from the steering position
viewable straight on, or with a maximum viewing angle of 30°
protected from physical damage
at least 230 mm (9 in) from any compass
at least 1 m (3 ft) from any radio or radar receivers or transmitters
be clean, smooth and flat
be accessible from behind (so you can secure and run cables)
have sufficient space to accommodate the rear of the control unit
and connectors
allow at least 6 mm (
units/instruments so you can fit their sun covers
meet the cabling and EMC installation guidelines detailed below
24 mm
(0.9 in)
1
/ in) between adjacent control
4
17 mm
(0.7 in)
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