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Planning Installation
Placing Cable on Mast
The cable must be routed from the antenna and through various areas of the ship to end up at the antenna
control unit. When pulling the cables in place, avoid sharp bends, kinking, and excessive force. After
placement, seal the deck penetration gland and tie the cable securely in place. The cable bracket must be
installed on the mast to fix the relevant cable. The gooseneck must be installed on the side of the mast to
protect the relevant cable against water.
1. Place the cables from the gooseneck labeled on the
deck to the antenna as shown in the picture.
2. Maintain a sufficient cable length (more than 2M) from
the surface of the mast. After connecting the cables to
cable connector on the unit inside the radome, adjust
the cable length and then fix the cables on the cable
brackets by using cable ties.
WARNING
WARNING
Ensure that cable has been run through watertight fittings to prevent water entry into the vessel when
installation is completed.
Figure: Cabling on Outside of Mast
Sufficient Cable
Cable Brackets
Gooseneck
To Belowdecks
