JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaTurn User Manual

1.1.8.2 Cable Preparation Receiving Sides
1. Remove approx. 80 mm of the plastic cable sheath, including the grounding shield.
2. Wrap insulating tape over the cable end.
3. Attach the isolated cable end to the metal saddle on the rear of the instrument. See Figure 5: Cable Preparation
Receiving Cable Sides on page 14.
Figure 5: Cable Preparation Receiving Cable Sides
Note Always check the drawing for the correct shielding of signals.
1.1.9 Grounding Instrument
To function properly, the AlphaLine instrument must be grounded to the ship’s mass.
For this purpose the instrument has a grounding bolt. Connect the grounding bolt to the ship’s mass with a low
impedance connection.
Figure 6: Grounding Bolt
Note The grounding strap must be as short as possible. If wire is used, use a minimum of 2.5 mm
2
copper wire.
See Figure 6: Grounding Bolt on page 14.
Note Always check the drawing for the correct shielding of signals.
1.1.10 Instrument Power Supply
The AlphaLine instrument has one 24 VDC (nominal) power input. Power consumption is approx. 500 mA. Connect to a
power supply > 1 A.
Note The power supply input is protected against connecting to the wrong polarity.
Note In rush current approximately 4 A.
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JRC Alphatron Marine AlphaTurn Specifications

General

Brand	JRC
Model	Alphatron Marine AlphaTurn
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English