Specifications

• If a ferrite has to be removed for any purpose (e
.g.
installation or maintenance), it must be replaced in the
original position before the product is used.
• Use only ferrites of the correct type, supplied by
Raymarine or its authorized dealers.
• Where an installation requires multiple ferrites to be
added to a cable, additional cable clips should be
used to prevent stress on the connectors due to the
extra weight of the cable.
Connections to other equipment
Requirement for ferrites on non-Raymarine cables.
If your product is to be connected to other equipment
using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression
ferrite MUST always be attached to the end of the cable
nearest to the Raymarine product.
3.3 Wireless product location
requirements
The optional wireless hub, handset and active speakers
require further considerations when selecting a
mounting location
Wireless location requirements
A number of factors can influence wireless performance.
It is important to ensure you test the connection
performance at the desired location before installing
wireless-enabled products.
Distance
The distance between wireless products should always
be kept to a minimum. Do not exceed the maximum
stated range of your wireless product (maximum range
will vary for each device).
Wireless performance degrades over distance, so
products farther away will receive less network
bandwidth. Products installed close to their maximum
wireless range may experience slow connection speeds,
signal dropouts, or not being able to connect at all.
Line of sight
For best results the wireless product should have a clear,
direct line of sight to the product it will be connected to.
Any physical obstructions can degrade or even block
the wireless signal.
The construction of your vessel can also have an impact
on wireless performance. For example, metal structural
bulkheads and roofing will reduce — and in certain
situations — block the wireless signal.
If the wireless signal passes through a bulkhead
containing power cables this can also degrade wireless
performance.
Reflective surfaces such as metal surfaces, some
types of glass and even mirrors can drastically affect
performance or even block the wireless signal.
Interference and other equipment
Wireless products should be installed at least 1m (3 ft)
away from:
• Other wireless-enabled products.
• Transmitting products that send wireless signals in
the same frequency range.
• Other electrical, electronic or electromagnetic
equipment that may generate interference.
Interference from other people’s wireless devices can
also cause interference with your products. You can use
a third-party wireless analyzer tool / smartphone app to
assess the best wireless channel to use (e.g. a channel
not in use or one used by the least number of devices).
Pre-installation site survey
Before installing a wireless device, a site survey should
be performed to ensure the wireless signal strength at
the desired installation location is sufficient to maintain a
reliable connection.
You can perform a site survey using your smartphone or
tablet and a wireless signal analyzer app, such as “Wi-Fi
Analyzer” by Farproc or similar.
1 Wireless handset
2
Wireless hub
3
VHF Radio
1. Install the wireless analyzer app on your smart
device.
2. Connect the wireless hub to your VHF Radio.
3. Move the hub to its desired location.
The hub should be located as close to the desired
location of the wireless handset as possible. An
additional wireless hub antenna extension cable
may also be required; this is available to order as
accessory A80541, and provides an additional 5
meters of cable length.
4. Power on your VHF Radio.
5. Make a note of your wireless hub’s name (SSID).
The wireless hub’s name can be found using a
wired handset:
Menu > Set-up > Wireless set-up >
Wireless hub set-up > Hub name. (By default the
hub name will be RM followed by the full part number
and serial number of the VHF Radio it is connected
to, e.g.: RM E70517 107828).
6. Go to the location you have chosen for your wireless
handset.
7. Open the wireless analyzer app on your smart device
and scan available networks.
8. Establish the signal strength of your hub’s wireless
network at the chosen location.
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