User's Manual

RADius 1000 Installation Manual, rev. 5 Installation
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• It is recommended that ventilation or air conditioning is provided in order to keep the
ambient operating temperature around +20°C. The best location is typically in the
instrument room or on the bridge, where good ventilation for the 19-inch rack can be
provided.
• It is recommended that the area around the unit is kept free from dust and static electricity.
• The air inlet and outlet on the unit must not be blocked. The unit has an internal fan and
requires free airflow from the rear and out to the sides of the unit.
• All connections to the unit are at the rear side and available space for cable connections
and service must be provided.
3.3.5 The Video Display Unit
For location of the table mounted Video Display Unit, consider the following:
• The unit is designed for installation in an indoor environment and for operation within the
temperature range. The best location is typically on a table in the instrument room or on
the bridge.
• The unit should be mounted close to the Controller Unit.
• The unit must be located and oriented in such a way that it is easy to see for the vessel
operator.
• It is recommended that the area around the unit is kept free from dust and static electricity.
3.4 Installation procedures
3.4.1 Mechanical installation
The mechanical installation consists of:
• Mounting the Interrogator(s) in a mast or to the rail.
• Mounting the Transponder at a suitable reference point.
• Mounting the Transponder Power Supply.
• Mounting the Controller Unit in the instrument room or bridge of the vessel.
• Mounting the VDU in a location easy to monitor for the vessel operator.