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

Install

ing

the

ST6001+

5.1 Select the location

Site requirements

Locate the ST6001+ control unit so it is:

within easy reach from the steering position

viewable straight on, or with a maximum viewing angle of 30°

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:

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

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