Furuno FAR-3230SW-BB, Installation Manual

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1. INSTALLATION
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1.4 Radar Control Unit, Trackball Control Unit
The control units can be installed on a desktop or flush mounted in a console. For the
desktop installation the unit can laid flat or tilted.
Installation considerations
Keep in mind the following points when selecting a location.
• Select a location where the control unit can be operated easily.
• Locate the unit away from heat sources because of heat that can build up inside the
cabinet.
• Locate the equipment away from places subject to water splash and rain.
• Leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit to facilitate maintenance.
• Determine the location considering the length of the signal cable between the con-
trol unit and the processor unit.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the control unit is placed too close to the
magnetic compass. Observe the compass safe distances in the SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS to prevent interference to the compass.
• Be sure to connect the ground wire (between the earth terminal on the chassis and
the ship’s earth).
• Fasten the USB cable with the cable tie.
1.4.1 Desktop installation
How to mount the unit tilted
Use the desk fixing plate to mount the unit tilted.
1. Fix the desk fixing plate to the bottom of the control unit.
2. Fix the control unit with self-tapping screws (local supply).
Side view of control units
Ex. Radar control unit, bottom view RCU-025
USB cable USB cable
Cable tie Cable tie
Cable routing peg Cable routing peg
Desk fixing plate
RCU-026
RCU-025