Furuno SC-50 manual Mast diameter Separation distance minimum, Antenna and field of view

2.INSTALLATION

•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

SC-50’s antenna

Horizontal separation distance

Mast, etc.

Horizontal separation between antenna and masts

•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 illustration below, locate the antenna away from objects which might block reception, such as a mast.

Mast, etc.

Less than 10￿

TOP VIEW

•Locate the antenna unit above the radar antenna, out of the radar beam.

SC-series Antenna

Radar Antenna

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