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CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION
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■ Connections
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1VHF ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects to a marine VHF antenna with a PL-259 connector.
A key element in the performance of any communication system is the antenna. Ask
your dealer about antennas and the best place to mount them.
CAUTION: DO NOT transmit without an antenna.
2NMEA 2000 CONNECTOR
Connects to the NMEA 2000 network.
Requirements of the external GPS:
• “GNSS RAIM Output” can be input using the RAIM function.
• The external GPS antenna must be installed within 26 m (85.3 ft) from the internal
GPS antenna.
3NMEA 0183 CONNECTORS
Connects to a transceiver, plotter device, marine radar, external GPS receiver, or switch button.
L See page 41 for the connector information.
Requirements of the external GPS:
• The datum of the external GPS receiver must be “WGS-84.”
• GBS sentence can be input using the RAIM function.
• The external GPS antenna must be installed within 26 m (85.3 ft) from the internal
GPS antenna.
4GROUND TERMINAL
Connects to a vessel ground to prevent electrical shocks and interference from other
equipment occurring. Use a self tapping screw (3 × 6 mm: not supplied).
5GPS ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects to the supplied GPS antenna.
L See page 39 for the GPS antenna connection.
6DC POWER CONNECTOR
Connects to a 12 or 24 V DC power source. (+: Red, –: Black)
7DATA CONNECTOR
Connects to a PC using a USB cable (A - mini B type) to output the received AIS
L A USB cable (A - mini B type) is user supplied.
L If the transponder is turned ON or OFF while communicating with an application software
on the PC, the PC software may not work normally. In that case, restart the PC software.