Transponder Unit; Desktop Mounting - Furuno FA-100 Installation Manual

1.2 Transponder Unit

The transponder unit can be installed on a desktop or flush mounted in a panel.
Install it on the chart table or near the steering place, referring to the outline
drawing.
When selecting a mounting location for the transponder, keep the following in mind:
• Keep the transponder out of direct sunlight.
• The temperature and humidity should be moderate and stable.
(Operating temperature range: -15°C to +55°C)
• Locate the unit away from exhaust pipes and vents.
• The mounting location should be well ventilated.
• Mount the unit where shock and vibration are minimal.
• Keep the unit away from electromagnetic field generating equipment such as
motor, generator.
• For maintenance and checking purposes, leave sufficient space at the sides and
rear of the unit and leave slack in cables. Refer to the outline drawing.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the unit is placed too close to it. Observe
the following compass safe distances to prevent disturbance to the magnetic
compass:
Standard compass: 1.0 meters
Steering compass: 0.4 meters

Desktop mounting

1. Remove two hex. bolts from the lower part of the transponder unit and dismount
the mounting base.
2. Fix the mounting base to the desktop with four tapping screws (6x20: supplied)
or hex. bolts.
Service clearance
more than 130 mm
3. Place the transponder unit on the mounting base and secure it with two hex.
bolts.
8
120 mm
120 mm
Mounting base
Remove two hex. bolts.
φ8
Front