unobstructed line of sight is up to 150 m (492 ft), if
the line of sight is obstructed by a bulkhead or other
object this range can be drastically reduced.
• The unit should be mounted at least 1 m (3 ft) away
from devices that may cause interference, such as a
compass, motors, generators, VHF radio, and any
other transmitters or receivers.
• Choose a location where the unit will be safe from
physical damage and excessive vibration.
• Choose a location where no load or force maybe put
on the product.
• Mount away from any source of heat or potential
flammable hazards, such as fuel vapor.
• The product should be mounted in a location where
the diagnostics LED is viewable.
Note:
Do NOT mount on a Carbon, Steel or
Aluminium surface, as this may cause interference of
the wireless signal, instead, in these circumstances,
mount using the optional Pole mounting or Deck
mounting kit.
Compass safe distance
To prevent potential interference with the vessel's
magnetic compasses, ensure an adequate distance is
maintained from the product.
When choosing a suitable location for the product you
should aim to maintain the maximum possible distance
from any compasses. Typically this distance should be
at least 1 m (3 ft) in all directions. However for some
smaller vessels it may not be possible to locate the
product this far away from a compass. In this situation,
when choosing the installation location for your product,
ensure that the compass is not affected by the product
when it is in a powered state.
EMC installation guidelines
Raymarine equipment and accessories conform to
the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
regulations, to minimize electromagnetic interference
between equipment and minimize the effect such
interference could have on the performance of your
system
Correct installation is required to ensure that EMC
performance is not compromised.
Note:
In areas of extreme EMC interference,
some slight interference may be noticed on the
product. Where this occurs the product and the
source of the interference should be separated by
a greater distance.
For
optimum
EMC performance we recommend that
wherever possible:
• Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are:
– At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting
or cables carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios,
cables and antennas. In the case of SSB radios,
the distance should be increased to 7 ft (2 m).
– More than 2 m (7 ft) from the path of a radar beam.
A radar beam can normally be assumed to spread
20 degrees above and below the radiating element.
• The product is supplied from a separate battery from
that used for engine start. This is important to prevent
erratic behavior and data loss which can occur if the
engine start does not have a separate battery.
• Raymarine specified cables are used.
• Cables are not cut or extended, unless doing so is
detailed in the installation manual.
Note: Where constraints on the installation
prevent any of the above recommendations
,
always ensure the maximum possible separation
between different items of electrical equipment, to
provide the best conditions for EMC performance
throughout the installation
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