Power connections – Lowrance electronic Lowrance GlobalMap 5200C User Manual

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You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear,

unobstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, connect it

to the end of the extension cable. To connect it to the unit, insert the

cable's plug into the Network socket on the back of the unit or a double

T connector attached to the unit. See the module's instruction sheet.
In an automobile, you may achieve good results by placing the external

antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. A piece of

the rubber non-skid shelf liner material available in recreational vehi-

cle supply stores will help hold the antenna in place. This may not

work well if you have a cab-over design pickup truck camper or motor

home. If dashboard reception is poor, relocate the antenna module

elsewhere on the vehicle for a clearer view of the sky.

Power Connections

Your unit comes with a power/data cable that splits into three

branches, each with several exposed wires. The thicker three-wire cable

(white, red and black) is the power supply for your display unit. This

cable has no label. The thinner branch with three wires (red, black and

shield) is the power cable for a NMEA 2000 network. It is labeled

"NMEA 2000 POWER."
The branch with four wires (blue, yellow, orange, and shield) is a data

cable, labeled "RS-232 COMM." It supports a serial communication

port. This allows your unit to exchange NMEA 0183 data with another

device, such as an autopilot, DSC marine radio or computer.

The Power/Data cable for this unit.

NOTE:

There are two basic power connection options, which are shown in

the following two diagrams. Read the following instructions

carefully to determine which power connection applies to

your unit. Depending on your configuration, you may not use all of

these wires.

To unit

Display unit power wires:
white, red and black

NMEA 2000 power wires:

red, black and shield

Data cable wires:
blue, yellow, orange,
and shield

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