Category of Units
Antenna Unit: Exposed to the weather
All other units: Protected from the weather
* This monitor has been approved by the IMO, MU-231 for CAT 1C and CAT 1HC. If a different
monitor is to be used on IMO vessels, its effective diameter must meet the applicable Category
requirements:
CAT 1C and CAT 1HC: effective diameter 320 mm or higher
For installation, operation and viewing distance of other monitor, see its manuals.
** Control Serial MC-3000S, Analog IN MC-3010A, Digital IN MC-3020D, Digital OUT MC-3030D
1) Use the gyrocompass having an update rate that is adequate for the ship’s rate of turn.
Gyrocompass must have update rate better than 40 Hz (HSC) or 20 Hz (other than HSC).
2) Connect the EPFS which is approved in accordance with the requirements of the IMO in
resolution MSC.112(73) is used.2) Connect the EPFS which is approved in accordance with
the requirements of the IMO in resolution MSC.112(73) is used. The GPS speed may not
meet IMO requirements unless type approved for compliance with IMO resolution MSC.96(72).
3) Connect the SDME which is approved in accordance with the requirements of IMO in
resolution MSC.96(72) is used.
*** Junction boxes are required for more than 100 m antenna cables.
**** Contact output for Alarm
(Load current) 250 mA
(Polarity) Normally Open: 2 ports, Normally Close: 2 ports
Serial I/O for alarm is also possible, which complies with IEC 61162-1.