Monitor Unit; Control Unit - Furuno FAR-2228 Installation Manual

1. INSTALLATION
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Monitor Unit

See the operator's manual for MU-190 (OMC-44670), MU-231 (OMC-44690) or MU-
270W (OMC-44930) for the installation procedure. Keep in mind the following points
when selecting a location.
• Locate the monitor unit where no framing is installed immediately in front of the
monitor.
• Locate the monitor where the display is easily visible in all ambient lighting condi-
tions.
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Control Unit

The Control Units can be installed on a desktop or flush mounted in a console.
Installation considerations
Keep in mind the following points when selecting a location.
• Select a location where the Control Unit can be operated easily.
• Locate the unit away from heat sources because of heat that can build up inside the
cabinet.
• Locate the equipment away from places subject to water splash and rain.
• Leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit to facilitate maintenance.
• Determine the location considering the length of the signal cable between the Con-
trol Unit and the Processor Unit.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the Control Unit is placed too close to the
magnetic compass. Observe the compass safe distances in the SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS to prevent interference to the compass.
1.4.1 Desktop installation
For desktop installation, the unit can be laid flat or tilted.
How to mount the unit tilted
<RCU-014/015/016>
1. Fit the KB fixing plate (in FP03-09850 for RCU-014, in FP03-09860 for RCU-015/
016) to the bottom of the Control Unit.
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