General camera location requirements

Important considerations when choosing a suitable location for your product.

InstallationLocation requirements

The product should be mounted where it will be:

  • Protected from physical damage and excessive vibration.

  • Well ventilated and away from heat sources.

When choosing a location for the product, consider the following points to ensure reliable and trouble-free operation:

  • Access — there must be sufficient space to enable cable connections to the product, avoiding tight bends in the cable.
  • Center line — the product should be mounted as close to your vessel’s central line as possible to provide a symmetrical view of all angles.
  1. Vessel’s center line.

  • Clear view — the product should have a clear view of the water with minimal obstruction to the 360° view.
  • Electrical interference — the product should be mounted far enough away from any equipment that may cause interference such as motors, generators and radio transmitters / receivers.
  • Magnetic compass — refer to the Compass safe distance section in this document for advice on maintaining a suitable distance between this product and any compasses on your vessel.
  • Height — the product should be mounted as high as practical, giving a clear view of all directions.
  • Power — to keep cable runs to a minimum, the product must be located as close as possible to the vessel’s DC power supply.
  • Mounting surface — ensure the product is adequately supported on a secure surface. Refer to the weight information provided in the Technical specification for this product and ensure that the intended mounting surface is suitable for bearing the product weight. Do NOT mount units or cut holes in places which may damage the structure of the vessel.