Check list
The check list will help you think through the placement of your hardware, cable routing, any potential interference, as well as any issues with Wi-Fi drop out, VHF and GNSS signals.
If you're not sure how to do this, ask someone with experience in installing this kind of hardware.
Take a moment to go through the list below, this will help make sure you choose the right locations for installing the equipment.
Choosing the best locations helps your hardware perform at its best and avoids potential problems down the line.
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External GNSS antenna placement |
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Choose a place with a clear view of the sky, free from obstructions. |
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Try to mount it as far away from other electronic equipment as possible to avoid interference. |
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Keep it at least 1m (3 ft) away from any other antennas. |
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| VHF antenna placement | ||||
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Stay at least 1.8m (5.9 feet) away from the antenna when it's working, especially when transmitting at 25 watts. |
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If possible, mount the antenna at least 3.8m (12.5ft) above the main deck. If that height isn’t possible, aim for at least 1.8m (5.9 ft). |
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Use an insulated (plastic) mounting bracket to keep the antenna separated from the vessel’s metal parts for a safe and secure installation. |
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If you are installing multiple antennas, keep them 2.4m (8ft) apart. |
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| X100 placement |
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If you’re not using an external GNSS antenna, make sure to consider the following when choosing a location for the X100: |
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You will have good GNSS signal strength. |
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Nothing is installed in dangerous areas, especially near fuel tanks. |
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The cables are out of the way and won't be damaged. |
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There is enough room behind the X100 for air to flow. |
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Make sure water can't damage any of the equipment. |
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There is enough space for cables, and you can easily access the back of the X100. |
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Check there is nothing behind the mounting surface that you could accidentally damage while drilling. |
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The could overheat if it doesn’t have enough room for ventilation. |
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Make sure there’s plenty of airflow around the back of the X100. |
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Position the X100 so that it isn’t in direct sunlight, as this can lead to overheating. |
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| Water ingress considerations | ||||
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When picking an installation spot, it’s important to keep your equipment dry. Be sure to consider any risk of water splashing onto, or covering the X100. |
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The X100 is waterproofed to IPx6 and IPx7 standards, but you should try to minimise the amount of water that the X100 could get exposed to. Damage from pressure washing is not covered by the warranty. |
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Try to mount the X100 and fist-mic somewhere that protects from rain and salt spray. |
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| CAUTION | |
| Water intrusion and subsequent equipment failure may occur if the product gets exposed to high-pressure washing. em-trak Marine Electronics Limited will not warrant products subjected to high-pressure washing. |
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Don’t bend the cables too much, the cables might get damaged if repeatedly bent. |
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Cables can become stressed over time, so consider using cable support. This helps keep your cables in good condition and prevents damage, allowing you to keep your equipment in good working order. |
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| EMC installation guideline | ||
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Any cables and equipment are at least 1m (3ft) away from any transmitting equipment, or 2m (7ft) if you're using SSB (Single Side Band) radios. |
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You maintain a distance of 2m (7 feet) from the path of a radar beam. |
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Use em-trak Marine Electronics Limited cables and avoid cutting or extending them unless recommended to do so. |
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If any of this is not possible or practical, just do your best to keep the equipment separated. This will create the best possible conditions for EMC performance. |
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| Loud hailer location requirements | ||
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The X100 installation location chosen by you should be at least 3m (9.8ft) away from the loud hailer. This helps eliminate the feedback when a loud hailer is used. |
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| Wireless product location requirements | ||
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Install them at least 1m (3ft) away from other wireless devices. |
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Keep the devices clear of electrical or electromagnetic equipment that could cause interference. |
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Make sure that there's clean line of sight between your wireless devices and the router. |
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| Electrical interference | ||
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Install the unit away from equipment like motors, generators, and radio transmitters as electrical interference can disrupt both receiving and transmitting signals. |
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| Electrical safe distance from compass | ||
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Keep the X100 at least 1m (3ft) way from the compass. |
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Test your compass with the X100 powered on to make sure there is no interference. |
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