8-8 hsb
2
PLUS Series LCD Display
Inter-Unit Scanner
Cable
minimiseany voltagedrop in the cable. The scanner type and the lengthand
typeoftheinter-unitcablealsoaffectthewiregaugerequiredfortheextension
powercable.Forfurtherdetailsonthemasterdisplaypowercablelengthrefer
to the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
Ifalongerpowercablerunisrequired,usethesuppliedpowercabletoconnect
tothedisplayunit.Thenuseasuitableconnectorblocktoconnectthe freeend
to theextension cable, takingparticular care to ensure correct polarity. The
suppliedpower cable has a cross-section of 2.0 mm
2
.
Note: For repeater displays, the power cable may be extended by up to 20 m
using a wire gauge of 1.5 mm
2
(AWG 16) or greater, irrespective of the inter-
unit cable length.
Inter-Unit Scanner Cable
The inter-unit (scanner)cable entrance is at the rear of the scanner unit. If the
unitismountedonahollowmastthecablemayberuninsidethemastandthen
fedthroughtheradar’scableentrance.Makesurethatthecabledoesnot chafe
where it enters the mast.
Note: Route the cable from the display up to the scanner, since this will re-
quire the smallest clearance hole.
The type of inter-unit cable,for connectingthe scannerto the display unit,
dependson your scanner package. Refer to the Pathfinder Plus Radar
Scanner Owner’s Handbook for details,which includelength considerations
and bending radii.
hsb
2
Cable
The number of hsb
2
(PLUS) display units that can be connected is limited by
thetotal cable length.
For example:
10 units Max. total cablelength - 40m
8 units Max. totalcable length - 60 m
Note: If you have fewer displays, it may be possible to have more than 60 me-
tresof cable and conversely,if your total cablelength is less than 40 metres,it
may be possible to connect more
hsb
2
displays. Contact you authorized Ray-
marine dealer for further details.
CAUTION:
DonotcutnorrejointheHSBcable-thiswillresultinsignaldegradation.
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