EML224N Operation and Installation Manual
SKIPPER
Electronics AS
Edition: 2020-22-05
Page 31 of 64
Chapter: 4. Installation
4. Installation
Standard System Supply
A basic EML224 system consists of the following units:
• Display/Operator unit.
• Electronic unit.
•
Sea valve with hull fitting sensor.
Fig. 11.1. EML224 System overview” on page 60
Hull Fitting
Please see installation manuals (also found on our web site www.skipper.no) for chosen sea valve or
tank solutions for dimensions and hull fittings.
Sensor Location
To facilitate the calibration procedure, the sensor should be installed close to the bulb or the stem of the
ship, avoiding areas where it may be damaged by the anchor chain. It is necessary to select a part of the
hull that is submerged under all load and speed conditions.
• The electronic unit have to be installed in a dry place.
• The sea valve with sensor can be installed in a water tank, but it is not recommended. SKIPPER
will not be responsible if it is necessary to empty a tank in order to access the sensor for service
purposes.
•
It is necessary to position the sensor on a flat, horizontal hull section which is large enough to ensure
a laminar water flow for all angles of drift.
•
If such a flat section is not available, the shipyard must construct a suitable bed.
• If the vessel is designed with a box keel, this can be used for installation of the sensor. In this case,
suitable hull fitting may be ordered from SKIPPER.
Before hull fitting installation procedure is initiated, always check that the sea valve can be properly
operated and the sensor removed in the location selected. The required clearance to operate the valve
and remove the sensor is shown in the installation manual for the sea valve solution. See Skipper web
site, www.skipper.no for detailed information.
Part Positioning and Welding
Please see the installation manual for the hull fittings. Installation may differ between the different sea
valve and tanks solutions available.
• Note
: Do not paint the protruding part of the sensor and electrodes.