iXBlue SeapiX - Beam Former Unit (BFU)

SeapiX – Operation Manual
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4.1.3 BEAM FORMER UNIT (BFU)
Once connected to the ITU, the control command and Ethernet cables have been connected
to the Beam Former Unit (BFU).
Location
The BFU is installed on the bridge, often close to the VPU.
The connectors are located at the back of the BFU:
BFU back face and connections
• The BFU power cable is plugged into a 110 VAC or 230 VAC electrical outlet.
• The ITU-BFU control command cable - with DE-9 male termination on BFU side - is
connected to the DE-9 female port (labeled CMD LINK).
• The ITU-BFU Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port (labeled LAN ITU).
• The USB-to-RS-232 converter cable - linked to vessel equipment for navigation: e. g.
GPS and Heading sensor - is connected to a USB port (labeled USB TO SERIAL
PORTS).
• The BFU-VPU Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port (labeled LAN VPU).