Furuno DS-60, Installation Manual

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1. INSTALLATION
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1.4 Transducer
The performance of this equipment is directly dependent on the installation of the
transducer.
The installation of the transducer and the tank must be accomplished by a dockyard
referring to the installation drawings at the later part of this manual.
1.4.1 Installation location
To decide the location of the transducer, the following points must be taken into ac-
count.
• Locate the transducer of DS-60 at least 2 m from the transducer of an echo sounder.
• Separate as far as possible from air bubble sources; e.g., side thruster and water
disposal pipes.
• Install in close proximity to the keel, for uniform water flow.
• Generally, best performance is obtained by mounting on the bow; the stern side is
influenced easily by air bubbles and propeller cavitation.
• Do not apply any paint to the transducer face.
• Visually confirm that the “FORE” mark on the transducer is oriented to the ship’s
bow direction after the installation.
STERN
BOW
2000 mm or more
Recommended location
for echo sounder transducer
ECHO SOUNDER TRANSDUCER
DOPPLER SONAR TRANSDUCER