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Furuno SC-60 User Manual

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2. INSTALLATION

2-2

The horizontal separation between the antenna and masts must be as follows:

Mast diameter

Separation distance (minimum)

10 cm

1.5 m

30 cm

3 m

Mast, etc.

SC-60’s
antenna

Horizontal
separation
distance

Horizontal separation between antenna and masts

The field of view above the antenna should be as shown below, ±80° against
zenith. To avoid reflections from masts and the like, locate the antenna well
away from the shadows of the radar mast, etc.

Zenith

-80

° +80°

SC-series antenna

SIDE VIEW

Antenna and field of view

Referring to the illustration below, locate the antenna away from objects which
might block reception, such as a mast.

Less than 10

°

Mast, etc.

TOP VIEW

Locate the antenna unit above the radar antenna, out of the radar beam.

SC-series Antenna

Radar Antenna