Operation Manual

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Mounting | AP70/AP80 Installation Manual
Mounting
General
Mechanical installation of optional equipment are described in separate manuals following
the units. These manuals can also be downloaded from out websites:
www.navico.com/commercial and www.simrad-yachting.com.
Mounting location
The units should be mounted with special regard to the units’ environmental protection,
temperature range and cable length. Poor ventilation may cause the units to overheat. wRefer
“Specifications” on page 70.
The mounting location must allow for required working area when connecting the cables.
Also ensure that the location for the computer units allows viewing the board’s LED
indicators.
The mounting surface needs to be structurally strong, with as little vibration as possible. If
possible mount the unit close to the edges of a panel to minimize vibration.
Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat’s structure. If
in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder. Ensure that there are no hidden electrical wires or
other parts behind the panel.
The control unit should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the controls and
clearly see the display screen. For best results install the display out of direct sunlight, and on
a location that have minimal glare from windows or bright objects.
When panel mounting the control unit and the remotes, the mounting surface must be flat
and even to within 0.5 mm.
The units conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but
proper installation is required to get best use and performance from this product. Ensure you
have as much separation as possible between different electrical equipment.
AP70 and AP80 control units
Avoid mounting a control unit where it is easily exposed to sunlight, as this will shorten the
lifetime of the display. If this is not possible, make sure the unit is always covered with the
optional protective cover when not in use.
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