Installation procedure, engine room Location and mounting of the PCU and HCU PCU location
NOTE! The HCUs in a twin installation can be installed with a maximum distance between them of approximately 0.8 m (2.6 ft) as the synchronization cable has a length of 1 m (3 ft).
Locate the PCU node in the engine room, far from heat sources and in a dry and accessible place.
HCU location Always locate the HCU node in a dry and accessible place and close to the helm station it is serving.
Mounting
The PCUs and HCUs can also be stacked through slides on top the nodes. NOTE! Maximum two units are to be stacked.
The PCU/HCU nodes shall be fitted with three screws. Cables shall be lead into the PCU/HCU in a way such that no water can enter into the units or the cable harnesses.
IMPORTANT! Never mount the PCU and HCU units with the connectors pointing upwards.
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