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1. INSTALLATION
• To avoid electrical interference, do not run the antenna cable near other electrical
equipment. Also do not run the cable in parallel to power cables.
• Do not install the unit where its motor noise may affect crew or passengers.
• As much as possible install the unit on the ship's centerline, to prevent misplace-
ment of echoes (wrong bearing) on the display.
• Make sure the mounting location does not allow water to accumulate at the mount-
ing platform.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the display unit is placed too close to the
compass. Observe the compass safe distances in the safety instructions to prevent
interference to the compass.
• To ensure proper emission of radar waves, do not paint the radome.
• Referring to the outline drawings at the back of this manual, allow space for main-
tenance and service.
• If the unit is installed on a large vessel observe the following points.
• The antenna cable comes in lengths of 10, 15 and 20 m (30 m optionally avail-
able). Consider the length of the cable when selecting a mounting location.
• Keep the unit away from smoke and exhaust stacks. Hot air affects antenna per-
formance. Hot air can also damage the unit. The temperature at the mounting lo-
cation should not exceed 55°C (131°F).
• The radar sensor should not be operated or stored in any position other than the
proper operational position (upright).
1.2
Installation of the Radar Sensor
Determine the suitability of the mounting location BEFORE permanently mounting the
sensor. Incoming and outgoing signals may overlap one another depending on the
shape of the vessel, preventing communication between the radar and display. Set the
sensor on the selected location and connect the sensor to the distribution switchboard
and display unit. Turn on the sensor and the display unit. Check that the picture is up-
dated with each sweep on the display unit. Some trial and error may be necessary to
find a suitable location.
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