Simrad RS40 User Manual

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Installation | RS40/RS40-B User Guide
3. Auxiliary port connections as follows:
Wire color Item Connect to
GRAY External speaker + Positive terminal of the optional
external speaker.
GRAY/BLACK External speaker - Negative terminal of the optional
external speaker.
YELLOW NMEA 0183 RX_A TX_A of chart plotter, or GPS data.
GREEN NMEA 0183 RX_B TX_B of chart plotter, or GPS data.
WHITE NMEA 0183 TX_A RX_A of chart plotter.
BROWN NMEA 0183 TX_B RX_B of chart plotter.
BLUE Hailer speaker + Positive terminal of the optional
Hailer speaker.
BLUE/BLACK Hailer speaker - Negative terminal of the optional
Hailer speaker.
4. VHF antenna: connect to a marine VHF antenna using 50 ohm cable
fitted with a PL-259 connector.
5. GND: optional ground connection. May help with induced noise
issues.
6. GPS antenna (SMA): connect to external passive GPS antenna.
7. NMEA 2000 network connection. Can be connected to a NMEA
2000 compatible MFD with built-in GPS or external GPS antenna.
8. Handset microphone (rear) connection: Alternative connection
for the removable handset microphone. Optional 1 m and 5 m
extension cable available.
9. AIS antenna (RS40-B only): connect to a marine VHF antenna using
50 ohm cable fitted with a PL-259 connector.
¼ Notes:
• It is possible to use a single VHF antenna if connected to an
NSPL-500 Antenna Splitter – see NSPL-500 instructions for installation
details.
• External speaker, Hailer, passive GPS antenna and plotter
connections are optional.

Simrad RS40 Specifications

General

Type	VHF Marine Radio
Display	LCD
AIS Receiver	Yes
NMEA 2000	Yes
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Output Power	25W
NMEA 0183	Yes
Modulation	FM
Power Supply	12V DC
DSC	Class D
Channels	International, US, Canadian
GPS	Built-in
Frequency Range	156.025 MHz to 162.025 MHz
Weight	1.2 kg