Installation guide

Chapter 2: Planning 5
2.2 Positioning the ST70 autopilot controller
CAUTION: The autopilot controller must be placed a safe distance from
equipment that could adversely effect its performance. Refer to the EMC
guidelines on.
• There must be sufficient space to mount the autopilot controller.
• There should be no obstacles between the user and the autopilot controller.
• The connection point should be within 400mm of the install location (unless you
are using an extension cable). In a SeaTalk
ng
network, the connection point will be
a T-piece or connector block on the backbone cable, or another ST70 instrument;
on SeaTalk, the connection point will be an existing instrument, or a connector
block on the system.
• Any holes cut to mount the instrument must not compromise the vessel’s struc-
ture.
Site requirements
D10519-1
Min 0.8m (2ft 6in)
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