Transducer - Furuno DS-60 Installation Manual

1. INSTALLATION
1.4

Transducer

The performance of this equipment is directly dependent on the installation of the transducer.
The installation of the transducer and the tank must be accomplished by a dockyard referring to
the installation drawings at the later part of this manual.
1.4.1 Installation location
To decide the location of the transducer, the following points must be taken into account.
• Locate the transducer of DS-60 at least 2.5 m from the transducer of an echo sounder.
STERN
• Separate as far as possible from air bubble sources; e.g., side thruster and water disposal
pipes.
• Install in close proximity to the keel, for uniform water flow.
• Generally, best performance is obtained by mounting on the bow; the stern side is influenced
more easily by air bubbles and propeller cavitation.
• Do not apply any paint to the transducer face.
1-6
Recommended location
for echo sounder transducer
DOPPLER SONAR TRANSDUCER
2500 mm or more
ECHO SOUNDER TRANSDUCER
BOW