Siting the fluxgate – B&G Network Compass User Manual
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NETWORK COMPASS USER MANUAL
SITING THE FLUXGATE
Mount the unit upright on a flat vertical bulkhead where it will be:
• A safe distance from external magnetic interference: 1m/3ft from VHF, RDF,
loudspeakers, depth sounders, engines, or power cables carrying heavy current
• 3m/10ft from Radar and SSB equipment
• Externally mounted on steel hulled vessels
• Well protected from physical damage
• With the connector downwards
MOUNTING THE FLUXGATE
• Secure the unit in the selected site using the self tapping screws provided
• Route the cable to the Network COMPASS display unit avoiding other cables
carrying heavy currents (for example, engine starter or trim tabs)
• Secure in place using cable clips or tie-wraps
• Avoid bending the cable through a tight radius especially near the connector as
this may damage the wires inside the cable
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