Raymarine Satellite TV Systems - Manual (Page 27)

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Connecting your satellite TV system to an NMEA0183 GPS
Note: This applies to Raymarine 60 STV systems only.
Using the 9 pin connector supplied, you can connect your satellite TV
system directly to you boat’s NMEA 0183 GPS system for improved
tracking accuracy. You will also need:
• a length of cable suitable for connecting to your GPS antenna.
• a suitable connector block.
To connect your satellite
TV system to an
NMEA0183 GPS:
With the system powered OFF:
1.At a suitable point, cut your
GPS antenna cable.
2.Strip back one set of wires
and connect to a suitable
connector block.
3.Strip back the other set of
wires and place them in the
connector block.
4. Strip back the wires from one end of the additional piece of cable and
place the yellow (NMEA OUT) and ground wires into the connector
block.
5. Tighten the connector block screws.
6. Strip back the wires on the free end of the additional piece of cable
and place them in the connector block of the 9 pin connector.
The YELLOW - NMEA OUT wire
should be connected to PIN 1.
The ground wire should be con-
nected to PIN 2.
7.Connect the 9 pin connector to
the PC connector on the rear of
the ACU.
8. Power the system ON.
A flashing icon right of the position indicates GPS is running and has a fix.
A flashing underscore to the right of the position indicates GPS is running
but does not have a fix.
No icon or underscore indicates GPS is not connected.
Rear
view
Front
view
Red (12 - 32 V /+)
Yellow (NMEA out /+)
Brown (RTCM in /+)
Green (NMEA in /+)
Shield (0V/ ground / -)
9. Press center softkey x 2.
The NMEA GPS page appears.
Pin 1
Pin 2
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