viii ST60+ Compass Instrument Owner’s Handbook
SeaTalk
SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to be interconnected and
operate as a single, integrated navigational system.
Power and data in a SeaTalk system are fed via a single cable, so that instruments
can be connected by plugging them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough
to adapt to any number of compatible instruments without requiring a central
processor. SeaTalk can also communicate with non-SeaTalk equipment, using the
internationally-accepted National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)
protocol.
In a SeaTalk system, each instrument can be either a master or dedicated repeater
unit. A master instrument is directly connected to a transducer (the device that
provides the raw data), and provides data and control appropriate to its function,
to all other equipment on the SeaTalk network. A repeater instrument is not
directly connected to a transducer but displays information provided by other
equipment in the SeaTalk network.
Stand alone operation
In Stand alone operation, the ST60+ Compass instrument is connected only to the
relevant transducer and does not display information from, or provide
information to, any other instruments.
Remote control
When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60+ Compass instrument can be controlled
remotely by a SeaTalk Remote Keypad Unit, to provide instant remote access to
the various display readouts from the ST60+ range of equipment.
Mounting options
A standard ST60+ instrument is surface-mounted at the required location. If you
do not want to surface mount your ST60+ instrument, options are available for:
• Flush mounting. If you have ordered the flush mounting option a low-profile
bezel and four fixing screws are also provided.
• Bracket mounting.
Parts supplied
Unpack your ST60+ instrument and check that the following items are present:
• Item 1, ST60+ Compass instrument with standard bezel.
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