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Chapter 5: Installing the ST6001+ 43
5 Installing the ST6001+
Chapter 5: Installing the ST6001+
The sections in this chapter explain how to install the ST6001+
control unit and connect it to an autopilot system:
Tools required
To install the ST6001+ control unit you will need the following items:
• tape measure (metric/imperial)
• pencil and center punch
• pliers
• sandpaper/file to smooth cut edges
• additional SeaTalk cables (if required – see page 50)
• jigsaw or 90 mm hole cutter (for the control unit aperture)
• drill and 5 mm (
5
/
32
in) drill bit
Parts supplied
• control unit and sun cover
• fixing studs (x2) and thumb nuts (x2)
• self-adhesive gasket
• 9 m (29 ft 6 in) SeaTalk cable
5.1
Select the location
How to select a suitable location for the ST6001+
control unit.
page 44
5.2
Control unit installation
How to install the ST6001+ control unit (surface mount
and flush mount options).
page 47
5.3
SeaTalk connections
How to connect the control unit to SeaTalk (for power
supply and SeaTalk data exchange).
page 49
5.4
NMEA connections
How to connect NMEA equipment to the control unit.
page 50
5.5
Functional test – repeater units only
How to check an ST6001+ connected as a repeater unit
on an existing autopilot system.
page 53