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Old 10-05-2016, 03:26 PM   #1
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Magnetic free Monitor

Need help locating a magnetic free Monitor to replace the TV we were using in the Pilot House. This TV is primarily used to plug the IPAD into for navigation. By having a 20 Inch monitor it allows us to sit back and enjoy the trip while viewing the course on a fairly large screen. Unfortunately, the tv generates a magnetic field that effects both the compass and the auto-pilot and not in a good way. After removing the monitor everything was tested and worked as it should.
Now I'm on a mission to find a replacement monitor approx. 20 inch, that won't effect the other systems onboard.
Anyone have a suggestion?
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What about some type of grounded wire mesh or screen that would reduce the magnetic transmission. I was thinking of aluminum foil but that might make it get too hot.
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Mike,
We tried the aluminum foil behind the monitor, it made it worse. Then we tried wrapping the monitor in foil and it did help a bit but not very appealing, let alone impossible to see the monitor.
Thanks for the idea though.
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How about a backlit LED screen? I know they are not affected by magnets, not sure if they would cause interference.
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How about a backlit LED screen? I know they are not affected by magnets, not sure if they would cause interference.
Thanks Craig, I'll look into that.
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