system connections
Bus cable
Bus cable
"HUB"
12V power cable
installation
installation
Mount the h1000 Compass upright on a flat vertical bulkhead where it will be:
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A safe distance from external magnetic interference: 3m/10ft from VHF, RDF, loudspeakers, depth sounders,
engines, or power cables carrying heavy current.
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3m/10ft from Radar and SSB equipment.
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Externally mounted on steel vessels.
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Well protected from physical damage.
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Protected from water ingress (particularly bilge water).
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Optimum positioning: As low as possible to minimise effect of pitching and rolling of boat.
connections
System components share data together via a common Fastnet
are supplied with bayonet connectors for ease of installation. A selection of
cable lengths are available with options for straight and right angle
Bus cable
connectors to suit most requirements.
To prevent the occurrence of voltage drops on larger systems, the power
supply to the system should either be placed mid-way or at both ends of the
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Fastnet
recommended that the 4-Way Hub be used. The 4-Way Hub offers two
advantages. The first advantage is that it offers a convenient entry point for
power onto the system. The second advantage is that it conveniently allows
the system to be branched to reduce the overall length of the system. The
correct selection of Fastnet
removed from the system and ensure years of faultless operation.
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databus. To connect power to the mid-point of the system, it is
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cable will negate the need for any plugs to be
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databus and