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1.4 Mounting the Display Unit
The display unit is designed to be mounted on a tabletop or a pedestal (option).
Before mounting the display unit
If Gyro Converter GC-8 (option) is to be used, install and setup the GYRO PROCESSOR
Board before mounting the display unit, because of the difficulty involved if done after the unit
is mounted, Insstrutions for installtion and setup are in Chapter 4.
Siting considerations
Lpcate the display unit on the bridge in a place where it can be viewed and operated conve-
niently. In addition, consider the points noted in the figure which follows.
CAUTION
A magnetic compass will be affected if
placed too close to the display unit.
The minimum compass safe distances
for magnetic compasses are
standard compass: 2.7 m
steering compass: 1.8 m
Consider the points mentioned below
when selecting a mounting location for the
display unit.
•
The orientation of the display unit should
be so the operator views the screen while
facing the bow. This makes determination
of position much easier.
•
The location should be free of water spray.
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The daylight bright type radar display
sunlight. However, locate the unit out of
direct sunlight and away from heat sources
because of heat that can build up inside
the cabinet.
•
The mounting location should be deter-
mined consiering the lengt of the signal
cable between the antenna unit and the
display unit. (The signal cable comes in
lengths of 15, 20 or 30 meters; maximum
100 meters.)
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Leave sufficient space around the unit for
maintenance and servcing. See the display
unit ouline drawing forrecommended
maintenance space.