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1. MOUNTING
1.1 Mounting Methods for
Scanner Unit
• The scanner unit is generally installed ei-
ther on top of the wheelhouse or on the
radar mast on a suitable platform. Locate
thescanner unit where there is a good all-
round view. Any obstruction will cause
shadow and blind sectors. A mast for in-
stance, with a diameter considerably less
than the width of the radiator, will cause
only a small blind sector, but a horizontal
spreader or crosstrees in the same hori-
zontal plane as the scanner unit would be
a much more serious obstruction; you
would need to place the scanner unit well
above or below it.
• It is rarely possible to place the scanner
unit where a completely clear view in all
directions is available. Thus, you should
determine the angular width and relative
bearingof any shadowsectors for theirin-
fluence on the radar at the first opportu-
nity after fitting.
• Ifyou have aradio direction finderon your
boat, locate its antenna clear of the scan-
ner unit to prevent interference to the di-
rection finder. A separation of more than
two meters is recommended.
• To lessen the chance of picking up elec-
trical interference, avoid where possible
routingthesignalcablenear other onboard
electrical equipment. Also avoid running
the cable in parallel with power cables.
• A magnetic compass will be affected if
placed too close to the scanner unit. Ob-
serve the following compass safe dis-
tances to prevent deviation of a magnetic
compass: Standard compass, 1.00 m,
Steering compass, 0.75 m.
• Do not paint the radiator aperture, to en-
sure proper emission of the radar waves.
• Whenthis radar is to beinstalled on larger
vessels, consider the following points:
• Thesignal cablerun betweenthe scan-
ner and the display comes in lengths
of 10 m (standard), 15 m, 20 m and 30
m. Whatever length is used it must be
unbroken; namely, no splicing allowed.
• Deposits and fumes from a funnel or
otherexhaust ventcan adverselyaffect
the aerial performance and hot gases
may distort the radiator portion. The
scanner unit must not be mounted
where the temperature is more than
70°C.
As shown in the figure below, the scanner
unitmay be installed on thebridge, ona com-
mon mast or on the radar mast.
(a) On bridgh (b) Common mast
(c) Radar mast
Figure 1-1 Scanner unit mounting methods
1.2 Fixing Holes in Mounting
Platform
Referring to the outline drawing on page D-
1, drill five holes in the mounting platform:
four holes of 15 mm diameter for fixing the
scanner unit and one hole of 25-30 mm di-
ameter for the signal cable.