Furuno RC-1800F2 Series, Installation Manual

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1.6 Connection of Antenna Cable for DSC Function
1.6.1 Installation of antenna FAX-5
Fix the FAX-5 (preamp unit) to the mounting mast (diameter 35 to 90 mm) with hose clamps (In-
stallation material CP05-09301). Screw the whip antenna (04S4176) into the FAX-5. Coat connec-
tion point with putty for waterproofing.
Switching to coaxial cable with armor
To switch to the coaxial cable with armor (RG-10/UY);
1. Remove 15 to 25 cm of the sheath of the cable RG-10/UY and attach connector MP-7 (Instal-
lation material CP05-09301) to the cable.
2. Attach the connector FMA-1 between connectors MP-3 and MP-7.
3. Cover connectors with self-vulcanizing tape followed by vinyl tape to waterproof.
The coaxial cables RG-10/UY from the preamp unit and the antenna coupler are connected to the
MP-7 connectors inside the rack console.
J4 J3
J2 J1
from preamp FAX-5
from antenna coupler
(TX)
from antenna coupler
(RX, FS-5070 only)
from antenna
unit IC-115
from antenna unit IC-115
(when No.2 FELCOM 15
is mounted)
RC-1800F2, front view
Set spring washer to 2.6 meter whip antenna and
MP-3
MP-7
(Installation
material)
FMA-1
(Installation
material)
MP-7
(installation material)
Bond flat mesh wire to
RG-10/UY
Waterproofing
(Self-vulcanizing tape and vinyl tape)
Attach MP-7 connector to
Ground for FAX-5
Mast (
φ
35-90 mm)
Parker Clamp
FAX-5
for FS-2570
w/optional PCB
screw antenna into preamp unit.
(Inst. Materials CP08-0061)
(Drill hole in mast;
fasten ground wire
with M4 screw.)
shield and ground
near cable entrance on
rack console.
coaxial cable and connect
to MR relay connector.