Installation - Nexus Compass 35 Installation And Operation Manual

COMPASS 35º
Nexus Compass transducer 35
Thank you for choosing a Nexus product. Through this manual we would like to help
you to install your new Nexus product. Please read through this manual carefully before
starting your installation. The fluid dampened Nexus electronic fluxgate compass
measures the magnetic field in the fore and aft line and in the athwartships line and
calculate the magnetic course. An electronic compass is just as sensitive to magnetic
disturbances as an magnetic compass but has the benefits that the transducer can be
mounted away from the disturbances. From an instrument, the transducer can be
automatic compensated.
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Installation

1.1 Location
The transducer should be mounted horizontal, and in the fore and aft line, reasonably
well away from magnetic disturbances such as objects containing iron, loudspeakers,
window wipers etc. For safe distances, see page 3. The transducer does not have to be
mounted in the centre of the boat. The optimum position for the transducer is in the
gravity centre of the boat. At that position there may be magnetic disturbances,
therefore the transducer normally is installed more forward. The transducer is normally
mounted below deck but its water resistant enclosure allows for outside mount, which is
preferable for some steel boats. For steel boats we recommend you to consult an
experienced compass adjuster for the location and compensation.
1.2 Check the location:
If you have large disturbance sources or a steel boat we recommend to connect the
transducer, mount it temporary and check the readout before the final mount.
Note! If the transducer is mounted on a shelf, the minimum width is 3mm. If the shelf is
thinner, you must use shorter screws. If the shelf is thicker than 8mm you must use
longer screws. The screws supplied are stainless steel M4.
Installation Manual
Optional bracket.
Art.no. 21735-2
The arrow should
point forward
3-8 mm for the
supplied screws
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