1 | Safe navigation The physical location of each hardware unit must not in any way have a negative effect on the navigation of the vessel.
Observe the "compass safe distance" for each individual unit.
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2 | Operational requirements The location of each physical unit must be based on the ergonomically correct operating and viewing heights.
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3 | Cable limitations Observe the maximum allowable cable lengths between the various units.
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4 | Environmental requirements The areas or rooms chosen for the installation must be dry, well ventilated and free of excessive dust and vibration.
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5 | Maintenance access Make sure that all units are positioned for easy access to the cable connections on the rear side of the equipment.
Enough extra cable must be allowed to facilitate maintenance and service without disconnecting cables.
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