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If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Maretron.
2.2 Choosing a Mounting Location
Please consider the following when choosing a mounting location.
1. The VDR100 is waterproof, so it can be mounted in a damp or dry location. Note that
the USB Waterproof Cover accessory must be installed to waterproof all of the
connections to the VDR100. If the Ethernet LAN Interface is used, the Waterproof
Ethernet Cable must be installed to waterproof the Ethernet LAN connection. The
NMEA 2000
®
network interface is already waterproof.
2. The orientation is not important, so the VDR100 can be mounted on a horizontal deck,
vertical bulkhead, or upside down if desired.
3. The VDR100 is temperature-rated to 55°C (130°F), so it should be mounted away from
engines or engine rooms where the operating temperature exceeds the specified limit.
2.3 Mounting the VDR100
Attach the VDR100 securely to the vessel using the included stainless steel mounting screws
or other fasteners as shown in Figure 1 below. Do not use threadlocking compounds
containing methacrylate ester, such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress cracking of
the plastic enclosure.
Figure 1
– Mounting the VDR100
