Section Two - Installation; Safety Considerations - NorthStar 961 Install Manual

SECTION TWO - Installation

Safety considerations

WARNING!
Before starting the installation, be sure to turn the
power off at the mains switchboard. Further, it is
highly recommended that you post a sign by this
switch telling others to keep power off while you're
performing the installation. If power is left on or
turned on during the installation, fire, electrical
shock, or other serious injury may occur.
WARNING!
Be sure to use the proper fuse. Using the incorrect
fuse can result in fire or damage to the equipment.
CAUTION!
The 961/962 processor can only be mounted
horizontally due to its rubber vibration mounts.
961/962 INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision A
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his chapter includes all the information you need to properly install the
961/962, including:
•
reviewing the system components
•
installing and powering on the 961/962
•
wiring the 961/962
• installing the antenna
•
troubleshooting the system
Proper installation is of utmost importance to accurately receive and
effectively use GPS signals under a wide variety of weather conditions.
SECTION TWO - Installation
WARNING!
Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is
compatible with the
rating—10 to 40 VDC. Connecting to the wrong
power supply can result in fire or damage to the
equipment. Be sure to ground the equipment in
order to prevent electrical shock or mutual
interference.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the 961/962 does not interfere
with any of the on-board systems. Check all
other systems to ensure that their performance
doesn't degrade when the unit is turned on.
CAUTION!
If you must cut the processor's 10-foot power
cord shorter, be sure to keep the external fuse
intact. If the power cable must be longer than 10
feet, use a heavier gauge wire for those
applications and be sure to use an external fuse.
961/962's voltage
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