Mounting; Antenna Unit - Furuno FAR-2117 Installation Manual

1. MOUNTING

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Antenna Unit

Mounting considerations
• The antenna unit is generally installed either on top of the wheelhouse, on the radar mast,
or on a suitable platform. Locate the antenna unit in an elevated position to permit
maximum target visibility.
• A line of sight from the antenna unit to the bow of the ship should hit the surface of the
sea in not more than 500 m or twice the ship's length, depending which value is smaller,
for all load and trim conditions.
• Mount the antenna unit so that any blind sectors caused by objects (mast, etc.) are kept
to a minimum. No blind sector should exist in arc of the horizon from right ahead to 22.5°
aft of the beam to either side (see Figure 1 below). Also, individual blind sectors of more
than 5°, or the total arc of both blind sectors of more than 20°, should not occur in the
remaining arc (Figure 2). Note that any two blind sectors separated by 3° or less are
regarded as one sector.
NOTICE
Do not apply paint, anti-corrosive sealant
or contact spray to coating or plastic
parts of the equipment.
Those items contain organic solvents that
can damage coating and plastic parts,
especially plastic connectors.
less than 500 m or twice the ship's length
bow
22.5
22.5
Figure 1
a
c
b
less than 3
a, b, c: less than 5 respectively
a+b+c+... : less than 20
Figure 2
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