Furuno Satellite Compass SC-50 User Manual
2. INSTALLATION
2-2
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The horizontal separation between the antenna and masts must be as follows:
Mast diameter
Separation distance (minimum)
10 cm
1.5 m
30 cm
3 m
Mast, etc.
SC-50’s
antenna
antenna
Horizontal
separation
distance
separation
distance
Horizontal separation between antenna and masts
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The field of view above the antenna should be as shown below, ±80° against
zenith. To avoid reflections from masts and the like, locate the antenna well
away from the shadows of the radar mast, etc.
zenith. To avoid reflections from masts and the like, locate the antenna well
away from the shadows of the radar mast, etc.
Zenith
-80
° +80°
SC-series antenna
SIDE VIEW
Antenna and field of view
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Referring to the illustration below, locate the antenna away from objects which
might block reception, such as a mast.
might block reception, such as a mast.
Less than 10
°
Mast, etc.
TOP VIEW
•
Locate the antenna unit above the radar antenna, out of the radar beam.
SC-series Antenna
Radar Antenna