NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER D210 - Manual (Page 8)

Northstar Explorer D210 Installation and Operation Manual 8
5 Installation
Instrument Installation
The instrument can be easily installed in different
types of instrument panels.
1. Select a suitable location for the instrument.
When selecting the location for mounting,
the following are recommended:
• Controls of the instrument must be
accessible to the user.
• Electrical connections must be routed to
the boat system as directly as possible,
minimising the length of cable where
practical.
• Location should provide as much
protection from the elements as possible.
• The panel for mounting the instrument
should be 3 mm to 19 mm (1/8 to 3/4
inch) thick.
• The space behind the instrument panel
must have a depth of at least 95 mm (3.75
inches).
2. Drill a 51 mm (2-inch hole) on the instrument
panel in the selected location.
3. With the mounting bracket removed, insert
the instrument into the hole until the back
of the face plate is flush with the outside
mounting wall.
4. Slide the bracket over the body of the
instrument. Note: Orient the bracket in such a
manner that it does not cover the buzzer.
5. Tighten the mounting nut until the bracket is
secure.
6. Connect the power cord at the back of the
instrument to a 12 V power supply which is
active whenever the ignition switch is on.
The red lead should be connected to the
positive terminal of the power supply via a 1
amp fuse or a 1 amp circuit breaker. The black
lead should be connected to the negative
terminal.
Your depth sounder is designed for years of trouble free operation assuming proper installation and care
are provided. Following the operation and installation guidelines in this manual should ensure optimum
performance of the instrument. In the unlikely event that the instrument shall fail to perform or shall
need servicing, contact the dealer whom you purchased your Explorer D210 from.
4 Maintenance
7. Obtain the power from a 12 V source as
directly as possible. Avoid power circuits
which share loads with ignition, alternators,
radio transmitters, etc. Excessive electrical
noise associated with such devices may
prevent the instrument from operating
properly.
8. Connect the RCA phono plug on the
transducer cable to the instrument. Extension
cables are available from your Northstar
dealer if the transducer cable is too short.
2.
5
”
6.
35
m
m
.75”
19 mm
3.75”
95 mm
Instrument
panel
Mounting Nut
Mounting
Bracket
51 mm (2”) Hole
Instrument
Sealing gasket