Bracket Mounting; Fitting Transducer; Running Transducer Cable - Raytheon ST60 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Bracket mounting

A Control Unit Mounting Bracket (Part No. E25009) enables you to
mount your ST60 instrument in locations where other forms of
mounting are impractical. Although this provides a useful alternative
method for securing your instrument, it is only suitable for use in
positions where the instrument will not be exposed to water.
To bracket mount your ST60 instrument, do so in accordance with the
Control Unit Mounting Bracket Instruction Sheet.

Fitting transducer

The ST60 Tridata instrument is supplied, with appropriate through-
hull Speed and Depth transducers.
Each transducer is supplied with detailed instructions for installation
and maintenance. Before attempting to install a transducer, read these
instructions and the Site requirements for transducers described in this
Chapter.
Once you are satisfied you can meet all the installation requirements,
install the transducer in accordance with the accompanying installation
instructions.

Running transducer cable

Each transducer type has a 14 m (45 ft) cable fitted with spade
terminals for connection to the ST60 Tridata instrument. The manner
in which you run the cable will depend on the locations of the
transducer and instrument. The following guidelines are provided:
• If the cable has to be fed through the deck, always use a proprietary
• Where cables are fed through holes, always use grommets to
• Secure long cable runs so they do not present a hazard.
• Do not route the cable through bilges.
• Wherever possible, route the cable away from fluorescent lights,
deck gland.
prevent chafing.
engines, radio transmitting equipment, as these may cause
interference.
ST60 Tridata Instrument Owner's Handbook