Chapter 3: Installation 11
Chapter 3: Installation
This chapter describes how to install the ST60 Wind and ST60 Close Hauled Wind
instruments, and associated wind transducer.
You can use any one of three Raymarine wind transducer types in conjunction
with the ST60 Wind instruments:
• Cruiser wind vane (short arm). Typically mounted on a mast head.
• Competition wind vane (long arm). Typically mounted on a mast head.
• Rotavecta. Typically mounted on a rail or radar arch.
The transducer is connected to the rear of the instrument.
Note:
The ST60 Close Hauled Wind instrument does not connect directly to a wind trans-
ducer.
For advice, or further information regarding the installation of this equipment,
please contact the Raymarine Product Support Department or your own National
Distributor.
3.1 Planning your installation
Before starting the installation, spend some time considering the best positions
for both transducer and instrument, such that the
Site requirements
and the
EMC
installation guidelines
are satisfied.
Site requirements
Transducers
Each transducer type has a cable connected, and is supplied with a junction box
and a set of spade terminals.
The transducer location must:
• Allow reasonable access for installation and servicing.
• Be as high as possible and away from any equipment which may shield the
transducer or otherwise disturb the air flow.
• Provide a horizontal mounting surface. If a surface (e.g. mast top) is otherwise
suitable but not horizontal, make up a suitable wedged packing piece to pro-
vide the necessary horizontal surface.
There must also be a viable route for the transducer cable to be routed to the
instrument.
