Installation Overview; Choose The Mounting Location - Humminbird AS GR50 Installation Manual

Installation Overview

1. Choose the Mounting Location

It is important to consider the following information when you choose a
mounting location for the Sensor:
• Interference: Do NOT mount the Sensor close to a VHF antenna or
within the active area of a radar. If the Sensor includes a compass (AS
GPS HS), do NOT install it near ferrous metals or near anything that can
create a magnetic field. Hardware and cables that handle large currents,
such as batteries and power cables, are also examples of equipment
that may cause interference.
• Reception: Mount the Sensor in an area that has full exposure to the
sky. The effective area of reception is 5˚ above the horizon.
• Surface: Whether the Sensor Cable will be routed down through the
mounting surface or to the side, or if you're using a stem mount, the
mounting surface will influence how you install the Sensor. For details,
see Section 2: Install the Sensor.
• Cables: Test run the Sensor Cable from the chosen mounting location
to the Control Head. 10 ft (3m) extension cables may be purchased from
Humminbird® if your planned cable route exceeds 20 ft (6 m). Maximum
cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50 ft (16 m).
NOTE: To purchase extension cables, or other related accessories, visit our
Web site at humminbird.com or call Humminbird Technical Support at
1-800-633-1468.
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