Antenna Unit (S-Band Radar) - Furuno FAR-2318 Installation Manual

1. INSTALLATION
Mounting platform side
Arrange a ground terminal as close as possible to Antenna Unit. There are two
methods to connect the ground wire for mounting platform side.
Method 1
Ground wire Ground wire
Adhesive Adhesive
1.2

Antenna Unit (S-band Radar)

For installation considerations regarding the Antenna Unit, see section 1.1.1.
1.2.1 Installation precaution for S-band Antenna Unit
Due to the S-band radiator length, there may be excessive stress placed on the radi-
ator caused by vibrations, rolling and general ship movement. To prevent damage to
the Antenna Unit and radiator, do not install the antenna near the end of a platform. If
there is no other location available, reinforce the platform before installing the Antenna
Unit.
Mast for DF, etc.
1.2.2 FAR-2x38S Radars
How to assemble the Antenna Unit
The Antenna Unit consists of the antenna radiator (w/antenna support) and the anten-
na unit chassis, and they are packed separately. Fasten the antenna radiator to the
Antenna Unit chassis as follows:
1. Remove the protective waveguide
cap from the waveguide on the radia-
tor bracket.
1-10
Hex bolt
Mounting Platform Mounting Platform
Flat washer
Spring washer
Hex nut
OK
S-band Antenna S-band Antenna
Mount the antenna unit
directly on the mast or
on the platform, as near
as possible to center of
the mast.
Method 2
Flat washer
Ground wire Ground wire
Welding
Adhesive Adhesive
Hex bolt
Spring washer
Flat washer
Hex bolt
Mounting Platform Mounting Platform
Excessive
movement
(pitching)
Waveguide cap Waveguide cap
Radiator Radiator
bracket bracket
Antenna Antenna
chassis chassis