User manual RAYMARINE RAYSTAR 114

[. . . ] Voltage drops below 10. 7V in the power supply to our products can cause the equipment to reset. This will not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some information and can change the operating mode. · Genuine Raytheon cables should be used at all times. Cutting and rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and so should be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation manual. 2 Raystar 114 Check Before Going to Sea · Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc. [. . . ] Ideally, the unit should be mounted upright in a location that is open and clear of any masts, search lights, or other structures that could block the line-of-sight reception of the antenna unit. The height of the receiver is not as important as the receiver having a clear view horizon to horizon for optimum signal reception. In fact, the lower the unit can be mounted and have a clear view to satellites, the better. The more stable the internal GPS antenna, the easier it is to track satellites lower to the horizon. Installation of the Raystar 114 should only be undertaken by a competent installer. D1340-2 The unit should be separated by at least 7ft (2m) from other communication antennas and should not be mounted in the direct path of a Radar's antenna beam. While planning the location for the unit, consider finding a convenient pathway for running the interconnecting cable which will connect the receiver to the GPS display unit or to the rest of an integrated system. Installation Guide 7 Ideally the cable should be run in a manner so that it can be hidden from view and, if possible, be in a direct path to the point of connection. It is important to keep the cable separated from other shipboard cables as much as possible to prevent interference pick-up. CAUTION Care should be taken that the unit is sited to avoid personal injury caused by falling on the aerial. Note: Mounting on the mast of a sailboat is not recommended. Grounding the System For optimum operation the unit should be connected to the ship's ground system. You can ground the unit using one of the following three methods: 1. A 24 AWG wire can be connected via the screw connection found in the base of the unit, as shown in the following illustration. A suitable wire with eyelet is attached to the unit. If this length is insufficient, use similar wire and connect with the additional eyelet and screw provided. Grounding screw D4435-2 2. The cable screen can be connected to ground. Note: This will require the insulation to be cut back to obtain access to the screen. A conducting pole mount, which is connected to ground, can be screwed into the base of the unit. 8 Raystar 114 Mounting The Raystar 114 can be mounted on a pole. Alternatively, you can use a surface mount kit supplied by your local marine dealer. The aluminium base of the Raystar 114 has been chromation treated to add toughness, resistance to wear and tear and resistance to corrosion of the assembly. The base of the sensor has a slot through which to feed the pre-wired cable externally of the mount. If the cable is fed through this slot, it should be secured with a cable tie to the base of the unit. If you prefer to feed the cable through the mount, it will be necessary to cut the cable as the connector will not feed through. You should reconnect the cable using a connector block; refer to the Connections section for cable details. [. . . ] Defects will be corrected by Raytheon Marine Company or an authorized Raytheon dealer. Raytheon Marine Company will, except as provided below, accept labor cost for a period of 2 years/24 months from the date of sale to end user. Travel costs which are excluded from the coverage of this Warranty include but are not limited to: taxi, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, customs, shipping and communication charges etc. . Travel costs, mileage and time, in excess to that allowed must have prior approval in writing. [. . . ]