MadMan AP-WRC2 Installation & User Manual - Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Installation
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Installation
3 Receiver Installation
3.1.1 Overview
The AP-WRC2 receiver must be mounted to a flat surface inside the boat’s
cabin where it will be protected from water and mechanical damage.
The receiver does not need to be in direct line of sight of the
transmitter fob so can be hidden out of view if desired, however the
fewer obstructions between the receiver and transmitter the better the
reception performance. Ideally only the deck will be between the receiver
and the most distant location from which the fob will be used (usually the
bow). If more than one bulkhead (or other obstruction) in addition to the
deck is in the path between the most distant location from which the fob
will be used and the receiver then operation may be unreliable.
(Refer to
the 'Optional External Antenna' section for more information regarding operating
range).
Due to the components and circuit board inside the AP-WRC2
reception from the fobs is least effective from the back and bottom sides
of the receiver's enclosure. Also, the back side of the enclosure is in
contact with the mounting surface which further restricts reception
through that side.
Refer to Drawing 1 (opposite) for preferred mounting orientation
and reception details. The drawing shows the AP-WRC2 mounted on a flat
vertical surface which runs fore and aft. The back of the enclosure faces
outboard while the bottom faces the cabin sole.
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