Furuno SC-120 Boating Equipment User Manual


 
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
+80
-80
Separation degrees
Keep the length of antenna cable in mind when selecting a mounting location.
The cable comes in lengths of 15 meters (standard supply), or 30 m or 50 m
(optional lengths).
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 figure below, locate the antenna away from objects which
might block reception, such as a mast.
Less than 10
SC-series Antenna
Mast, etc.