Chapter 2: Installation 11
2.6 System Connections
The rear of the fishfinder provides the following connection sockets:
• Power/NMEA
• Transducer
Figure 2-3: DS600X Connector Panel
DC Power and NMEA Connection
The DS600X is intended for use on boat’s DC power systems rated from 10-
18 Volts DC (13.8V nominal).
A 5 ft (1.5 m) cable is supplied for connecting the boat’s DC power and
NMEA interface to the unit. This Power/NMEA cable can be extended by up
to 60 ft (20 m) using a wire gauge of AWG 12 or greater.
The cable’s molded end attaches to the seven-pin Power/NMEA connector
on the unit’s connector panel.
The cable connector (viewed from the outside) is shown in the following
drawing.
Figure 2-4: Power Cable Connector
The exposed wires on the open end of the cable should be connected as
follows:
D6460-2
Power/NMEA Transducer
D6462-2
pin1
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