Planning The Installation; Mounting The Display Unit - AUTOHELM ST50 PLUS Operation And Installation Manual

ST50 PLUS RADAR Operation and Installation Handbook

2.3 Planning the Installation

The layout for installing the ST50 radar should be planned to give the
best operation and service aboard your particular vessel. In general,
the Radome Unit should be mounted as high as possible above the
waterline. The Display Unit should be installed in a convenient viewing
position near the helm. Keep in mind the optimum viewing angle when
installing the display. You may want to apply power in advance of
installing the unit so that you can determine a satisfactory viewing
angle prior to installation.
to maximize the operation of your radar system,
Note: In order
it is recommended that the radar antenna be mounted above
objects which would interfere with the radar signal. Installation
of the radar antenna above such obstacles as the flying bridge,
large engine stacks and out of the range of personnel will insure
maximum benefit from your radar system.
A 15 meter (50') length of Vinyl-covered, shielded, 8 conductor cable
is furnished with connect plug and terminal connections for
interconnecting the two main units (Scanner and Display).
This length of cable should be sufficient to complete the cable run
required on most small vessels. It is recommended that the maximum
length of cable between the Scanner Unit and the Display Unit not
exceed 20 meters (60').
A General System diagram for the ST50 is shown below.
Section 2. Installation
Fig. 2-1 General System Diagram

2.3.1 Mounting the Display Unit

When planning the installation for your ST50 LCD Display Unit, the
following conditions should be considered to insure dependable and
trouble free operation.
1) The mounting location should be easily accessible to allow
operation of the front panel controls.
31 There should be sufficient space behind the display to allow cable
connections to
The Display Unit should be located near a DC power source.
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