
ST50
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Tridata and Repeater Operation and Installation Handbook
Chapter 2: Transducer Installation
!.3 Transducer Installation
All transducers are supplied with detailed installation and maintenance
instructions.
These instructions, together with the following notes, should be read
thoroughly before attempting to install the transducer.
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For accurate speed and depth readings, the transducers should be sited
within the shaded clear flow areas.
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The transducers should also:
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be ahead of the propellers (10% W.L. length minimum)
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be at least 15Omm (6in) away from the keel (ideally ahead of the keel if a
sailing yacht)
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be as near as possible the centreline of the vessel
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be clear of otherthroughhull fittings or projections
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have sufficient clearance inside the hull to fit the nut
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have 1OOmm (4in) of headroom to allow for withdrawal
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(depth transducer) be within 10” of vertical, fore, aft and athwartships.
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Cabling
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Run the cables back tothe control head.
No&Avoid
fluorescent lights, engines, radio transmitting equipment etc. as
these may cause interference. Also, keep the transducer cable clear of bilges
and secure at regular intervals.
2. Fiithetransducer and instrument cable connectors together. To lock the
connectors, push and rotate the ring onthetransducer cable connector
towards the instrument connector.
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