ICOM MR-1000RTM User Manual
■ Mounting the EX-2780 scanner unit
• Location
The scanner unit is designed to be weatherproof and
completely watertight. Select a place for installation
which meets the following important conditions.
completely watertight. Select a place for installation
which meets the following important conditions.
q The scanner unit must be near the boat’s center line
and have a good view in every direction. Be sure
there are no objects in the surrounding area which
will intercept the scanning beam.
there are no objects in the surrounding area which
will intercept the scanning beam.
w KEEP the scanner unit away from any smoke-
stacks. Smoke can damage the unit.
e When the boat is equipped with a radio directional
finder (RDF) system, keep the scanner unit at least
2 m (6.6 ft) away from any RDF antenna.
2 m (6.6 ft) away from any RDF antenna.
• Radiation from the scanner unit can affect the measure-
ment data of RDF equipment.
r The unit should be placed as high as possible on
the boat to obtain best performance with maximum
range.
range.
t If you install two or more radar in one boat, install
one above, and one below.
y The mounting surface must be parallel with the
boat’s waterline.
u If the height is insufficient to install the scanner unit,
build a special frame for installation.
• Mounting
q Drill four (4) holes of 12 mm (
q Drill four (4) holes of 12 mm (
1
⁄
2
in) in diameter
using the template.
w If the mounting surface or platform is metal, apply
sealing compound around the holes to prevent cor-
rosion and to waterproof the unit.
rosion and to waterproof the unit.
e Fix the scanner unit to the selected position with
bolts of 10 mm (
3
⁄
8
in) in diameter, with flat and
spring washers. The supplied bolts are two lengths:
25 mm (1 in) or 50 mm (2 in).
25 mm (1 in) or 50 mm (2 in).
CAUTION: SECURE the four bolts tightly.
Ship’s bow direction
190 (7
15
⁄
32
)
399 (17
23
⁄
32
)
381 (15)
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Ship’s bow direction
302 (11
29
⁄
32
)
248 (9
3
⁄
4
)
1200 (47
1
⁄
4
)
20.5 (
13
⁄
16
)
R5.5 (
7
⁄
32
)
11 (
7
⁄
16
)
262 (10
5
⁄
16
)
281 (1
1
1
⁄
16
)
98 (3
7
⁄
8
)
152 (5
31
⁄
32
)
190 (7
15
⁄
32
)
WARNING:
BE SURE [POWER]/[
] is
OFF whenever you are working with the scanner
unit.
unit.
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