[CA] M232 Mounting Location

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Jon,

Q1. If I mount the M232 near the forward edge of the hardtop (approximately 7 feet forward of the radar), and on the hardtop deck surface (18" below the Radar Array centerline) will that be a significant obstruction to the radar and create a blind spot?
A1. General comment. It is typically recommended that radomes and open arrays be installed at the forward end of a hard top and /or mounted on a pedestal/tower of sufficient height such that a blind spot will not be created during periods of operation which produce significant bow rise. Such pedestals/towers would typically position the thermal camera behind and above the radome / open array. When installed in the manner which you have suggested and operating at speeds which do not produce such bow rise, it is unlikely that the thermal camera would produce a blind spot.

Q2. Will salt spray damage the M232?
A2. Negative. As thermal imaging cameras cannot see through water, their performance will be maximized when their lens cover is dry and is not encrusted with salt.

A3. Can the M232 be safely rinsed with fresh water to clean off any saltwater?
A3. Yes