Konsberg SIMRAD RS86, Manual

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RS86/RS87 VHF
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the flybridge of a powerboat), it is recommended that the panel
is fitted to an angled or vertical surface to prevent standing
water inside the bulkhead socket, which could corrode the pins.
7.1.3 Handset installation
(RS87)
The handset should be sited so that engine noise and vibration,
or other background noise, do not make it difficult for the oper-
ator to hear.
Note As microphones and loudspeakers contain powerful magnets,
the handset and speakers should not be installed within 1 m
(3 ft 3 in) of any compasses, whether magnetic or electronic.
The handset is connected to a 5 m (16.5 ft) extension cable and
should therefore be fitted within reach of the transceiver box
(for longer runs 20 m extension cables are also available as sep-
arate accessories;
see section 8.6 ).
The handset cradle should be mounted on a flat surface with
enough space to allow the bulkhead socket for the extension
cable to be fitted alongside. Space should also be allowed near-
by for the accompanying loudspeaker to be fitted.
Note The handset and bulkhead socket are waterproof, but if the
handset is to be fitted in an exposed location (e.g. on the fly-
bridge of a powerboat), it is recommended that the handset, and
especially the bulkhead socket, is fitted to an angled or vertical
surface to prevent standing water lying on the handset face or
inside the bulkhead socket, which could corrode the pins.
Fit the supplied template for the handset cradle to the desired
mounting location. Drill four 3.2 mm (0.125 in) pilot holes in
the indicated positions. If drilling into GRP, it is recommended
that the holes are also countersunk to prevent the gelcoat split-
ting when the self-tapping screws are inserted.
Fit the supplied template to the desired mounting location for
the bulkhead socket. Drill a 23.5 mm (0.94 in) hole and four
2.4 mm (0.1 in) pilot holes. Again, the pilot holes should be
countersunk if drilling into GRP.
Fit the bulkhead socket and run the cable to the transceiver box
position.
Note It is recommended that the cable is routed away from any other
cables carrying high current (e.g. mains power cables) or puls-
ed signals (e.g. transducer cables) to avoid possible interfer-
ence.