1 select the location, Site requirements, Select the location – Raymarine autopilot User Manual
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ST6001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook
5.1 Select the location
Site requirements
Locate the ST6001+ control unit so it is:
•
within easy reach from the steering position
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viewable straight on, or with a maximum viewing angle of 30°
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protected from physical damage
•
at least 230 mm (9 in) from any compass
•
at least 1 m (3 ft) from any radio or radar receivers or transmitters
The selected location should also:
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be clean, smooth and flat
•
be accessible from behind (so you can secure and run cables)
•
have sufficient space to accommodate the rear of the control unit
and connectors
•
allow at least 6 mm (
1
/
4
in) between adjacent control
units/instruments so you can fit their sun covers
•
meet the cabling and EMC installation guidelines detailed below
CAUTION:
The ST6001+ front cover is waterproof when installed according
to the following instructions. However, you must protect the rear
of the control unit from water in a ventilated and drained area.
110 mm (4.33 in)
11
5 mm (4.53 in)
90 mm (3.55 in)
24 mm
(0.95 in)
17 mm
(0.67 in)
D3242-2
Control unit dimensions