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3. INSTALLATION
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3.3 How to Install the
Radar Sensor
Determine the suitability of the mounting loca-
tion
BEFORE permanently mounting the sen-
sor. Incoming and outgoing signals may
overlap one another depending on the shape
of the vessel, preventing communication be-
tween the terminal and the sensor. Set the
sensor on the selected location and connect
the sensor to the power source. Turn on the
sensor. Open the terminal, turn on the radar
application and try to connect the terminal to
the sensor (see section 3.4.1 for how to start
the system). If the connection is successful,
change the range to check if the sensor re-
ceives your command. Check that the picture
is updated with each sweep. Some trial and
error may be necessary to find a suitable loca-
tion.
Installation on a platform
1. Remove the mounting hardware at the
bottom of the radar sensor - four each of
hex bolts (M10
×
20), spring washers and
flat washers. Save the spring washers
and flat washers to use them to fasten the
radar sensor to the platform, at step 4. If
the thickness of the platform is 5 mm or
less, also save the bolts.
Radar
sensor
Radar
sensor
Installation on a sailboat
Radar
sensor
Radar sensor
Installation on a powerboat
45°
60°
Weak signal
area
30°
30°
Location and wireless LAN communication range
Typical installation on a sailboat, power boat
Strong signal area
Strong signal area
Weak signal
area
Strong signal area
Strong signal
area
iPhone
Weak signal
area
Weak signal
area
Weak signal
area
Hex bolt
Spring washer
Flat washer
STERN
BOW
Power
cable