Mounting the scanner

Use a mounting location that:

  • Is robust enough to support the Quantum™ scanner, under seagoing conditions.

  • Meets the requirements described under Scanner Position.

InstallationMountingThen:

  1. Tape the template to the mounting platform, ensuring that the arrow on the template is pointed towards the front of the vessel.
  2. Drill 3 mm pilot holes in the 4 positions shown on the template.
  3. Drill out the pilot holes to 10 mm diameter.
  4. Place the Quantum™ scanner in position. If you are fitting it on a planing vessel, shim the rear of the scanner, so that the beam points slightly down in the forward direction when the boat is at rest, to compensate for the bow rising at cruising speed

    Description

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    Mounting platform, non-planing boat (level install)

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    Mounting platform, planing boat (typical planing angle shown)
  5. Before securing the scanner to the mounting platform, connect the power cable (and optionally a data cable), ensuring that all cables are routed appropriately. For further information about making connections and cable routing, refer to the follow section: Connections overview
  6. Ensuring that the bolts have a minimum insertion in the scanner base of 16 mm (0.63 in.), and a maximum of 22 mm (0.87 in.) (allowing for washers), secure the scanner with the 4 bolts, flat washers and spring washers provided, as illustrated. If necessary, use appropriate shims or extra washers to limit the length of bolt entering the scanner base.
  7. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 15 N·m (11 lbf·ft).
  8. Attach a safety lanyard (not supplied) to your vessel, and secure the free end to the scanner using the attachment point shown in the following illustration:

    Description

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    Safety lanyard attachment point.
Note

If you are installing the Radar scanner on a sailing vessel, additional protection for the Radar scanner may be required. Refer to Radar scanner protection — sailing vessels