Consilium SELUX ST, Installation And Service Manual

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INSTALLATION AND SETTING
1.3 Rev. E
Blind sectors should be kept to a minimum, and should not occur in an area of
the horizon from right ahead to 22.5° abaft the beam to either side.
Note:
Any two blind sectors separated by 3° or less should be treated as one
blind sector.
Individual blind sectors of more than 5°, or a total are of blind sectors of more
than 20°, should not occur in the remaining are, excluding the are
in the above subparagraph (e).
For radar installations with two radar systems, where possible, the antennas
should be placed in such a way as to minimize the blind sectors.
All installations should facilitate protection of equipment, including cabling, from
damage.
Safe service access should be provided using service platforms where
necessary having a minimum size of 1 m
2
at a suitable height and with a
safety rail of suitable height.
Consideration should be given to the compass safety distance as supplied by
the manufacturer when positioning equipment units.
The design of the mounting platform for the antenna and antenna pedestal
should take into account the vibration requirements of resolution A.694(17) and
furthermore defined by IEC 60945. In addition to vibration, the design of the
mounting platform should consider shock and whiplash due to seagoing
conditions.
Obstruction
(ex: funnel)
RADAR Antenna
Blind Sector
Coastline