Location for ADE
Pre-Installation Requirements
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Ocean TRx™ 4500 Installation and Operations Manual
3.3
Location for ADE
When choosing the location for the ADE, consider the following criteria:
Surface Stability
Location Criteria
Radom Support requirements
Line of Sight
3.3.1
Surface Stability
Mechanical stability - support the ANTENNA’s weight (200Kg or 440lb including
Radome) and dynamics.
Level mounting surface - the mounting surface must be level (±1 degrees)
Vibration free – the mounting surface must be stable and free of vibration, with a
natural resonance frequency of above 30 Hz.
3.3.2
Location Criteria
3.3.2.1
Link Budget Calculations
NTOE: It is important to perform link budget calculations.
3.3.2.2
Access to Electric main
The system should be located as close as possible to the ship’s electrical panel, allowing
room for the UPS.
3.3.2.3
Clearance
Crane access, availability and height
Cable runs
3.3.2.4
Maintenance Access
The bottom hatch (located on the base) must be accessible to the maintenance staff,
their tools and spare parts. For this purpose it is recommended to mount the RADOME at
a height of 1.2m above the deck. At the minimum, the system base should be mounted
no lower than 0.6m above the deck to allow the hatch to open.
