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Consider the following GyroTrac sensor
installation guidelines:
• Select a sensor mounting location in a dry
area belowdecks as low as possible in the
center of the vessel. Do not mount the sensor
in a bilge.
• Make sure the mounting surface does not flex
and is rigid enough to withstand vibration.
• Select a location that is at least 4 ft (1.2 m)
away from any magnetized materials, large
ferrous masses, cranes, derricks, antennas,
devices with DC motors, CRT monitors,
loudspeakers, electric winches, high-
amperage cables, or battery banks. The sensor
performs best in a benign magnetic
environment.
• If you need to fabricate custom mounting
brackets, be sure to make them from a non-
ferrous material, such as wood, brass,
aluminum, fiberglass, or plastic. Also be sure
to use stainless steel bolts or nails.
• If you are mounting the sensor on a steel
vessel, enclose the sensor in a fiberglass
container and use an aluminum, brass,
plastic, or wood platform (NOT steel or iron)
to position the sensor at least 4 ft (1.2 m)
above and 6 ft (1.8 m) away from the steel
surface.
5"
(12.7 cm)
7.8"
(19.8 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
Figure 6: GyroTrac Sensor
Plan the Sensor Installation
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