Furuno FAR-3230SW-BB, Installation Manual

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1. INSTALLATION
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1.7 Sensor Adapters (option)
Installation considerations
When you select a mounting location, keep in mind the following points:
• Locate the adapter away from heat sources because of heat that can build up inside
the cabinet.
• Select a location where the vibration is minimal.
• Locate the equipment away from places subject to water splash and rain.
• Be sure to connect the ground wire (between the earth terminal on chassis and the
ship’s earth).
• Leave sufficient space at the sides and rear of the unit to facilitate maintenance.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if the adapter is placed too close to the mag-
netic compass. Observe the compass safe distances in the SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS to prevent interference to a magnetic compass.
• Select the location considering the number of sensor adapters connected.
A maximum of eight MC-3000S can be connected to a sensor network.
A maximum of 10 sensor adapters (MC-3010A/3020D/3030D) can be connected to
a MC-3000S. However, note that five MC-3010A can be connected.
• For the MC-3000S, use a Cat5 cable.
• Select the location so that the length of the cables among the sensor adapters (MC-
3000S, 3010A, 3020D and 3030D) is less than 6 m. If the length is more than 6 m,
the adapters may not work properly.
How to install the sensor adapter
1. Unfasten four pan head screws to remove the cover from the sensor adapter.
2. Fasten four self-tapping screws (
φ
4
×
20, supplied) to fix the sensor adapter.
3. Reattach the cover.
MC-3000S
MC-3010A/3020D/3030D