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46 ST7001+ Autopilot Control Unit - Owner’s Handbook
5 Installing the ST7001+
5.1 Select the location
Site requirements
Locate the ST7001+ control unit so it is:
• within easy reach from the steering position
• viewable straight on, or with a maximum viewing angle of 30°
• protected from physical damage
• at least 230 mm (9 in) from any compass
• at least 1 m (3 ft) from any radio or radar receivers or transmitters
The selected location should also:
• be clean, smooth and flat
• be accessible from behind (so you can secure and run cables)
• have sufficient space to accommodate the rear of the control unit
and connectors
• allow at least 6 mm (
1
/
4
in) between adjacent control
units/instruments so you can fit their sun covers
• meet the cabling and EMC installation guidelines detailed below
CAUTION:
The ST7001+ front cover is waterproof when installed according
to the following instructions. However, you must protect the rear
of the control unit from water in a ventilated and drained area.
D4219-2
175 mm (6.9 in)
24 mm
(0.9 in)
90 mm (3.55 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
17 mm
(0.7 in)