Height impact
The radar antenna should be located in an elevated position to permit maximum target
visibility, but no higher than necessary to achieve this as sea clutter worsens and short range
performance is compromised with increase of height. On smaller vessels excessive height
may also have a negative impact on vessel stability.
Mounting location
Up-mast transceiver
Safe service access should be provided using service platforms where necessary, having a
minimum size of 1 m
2
at a suitable height and with a safety rail of suitable height.
The design of the mounting platform for the up-mast transceiver should take into account
the vibration requirements defined by IEC 60945.
The platform that is being mounted to should be level when vessel is loaded and underway
at typical cruise speed.
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Note:
When working at height, ensure appropriate safety harness and lanyard is used.
Control and display
The orientation of the R3016 Control unit should be such that the user is looking ahead. The
lookout’s view should not be obscured, and any ambient light should cause minimum
degradation on the display screen in accordance with MSC/Circ.982.
Tools required
The following list covers the basic tools that are essential to installation of this system:
•
Torx screwdriver, T20 (performance monitor arm)
•
Philips screwdriver #1 (control unit flush mounting)
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Philips screwdriver #2 (power SI80 + heater kit)
•
Posi screwdriver #3 (control unit bracket fasteners)
•
Combination wrench, 13 mm (antenna bolts)
•
Combination wrench, 19 mm (transceiver mounting nuts)
•
Hex key wrench, offset type, 6 mm (cover)
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Note:
Power supply machine screw nuts are not provided. Technicians can choose the
screws and proper tools.
The following tools are not essential, but likely to be required:
•
Jigsaw (wood and metal blades) (cut-out for controller flush mounting)
•
bits (cut-out for controller flush mounting)
•
Cordless drill
•
Drill bit set
•
16 mm drill bit (needed for NMEA 2000 plugs)
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Note:
In case the heater system is included, additional tools are required. Refer to
"Tools
required"
on page 18.
Installation overview
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