Raymarine hsb2 PLUS Series GPS Receiver User Manual


 
8-8 hsb
2
PLUS Series LCD Display
Inter-Unit Scanner
Cable
minimise any voltage drop in the cable. The scanner type and the length and
typeofthe inter-unitcablealsoaffectthewire gaugerequiredfortheextension
powercable. For furtherdetailson themaster displaypower cablelengthrefer
to the Pathfinder Plus Radar Scanner Owner’s Handbook.
Ifalongerpowercablerunisrequired,usethesuppliedpowercabletoconnect
to the display unit. Thenuse a suitableconnector block toconnect the freeend
to the extension cable, taking particular care to ensure correct polarity. The
supplied power 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
unitismountedon ahollow mastthe cablemay beruninsidethe mastandthen
fedthrough theradar’s cableentrance. Makesurethat thecable doesnot 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 connecting the scanner to the display unit,
depends on your scanner package. Refer to the Pathfinder Plus Radar
Scanner Owner’s Handbook for details, which include length considerations
and bending radii.
hsb
2
Cable
The number of hsb
2
(PLUS) display units that can be connected is limited by
the total cable length.
For example:
10 units Max. total cable length - 40 m
8 units Max. total cable length - 60 m
Note: If you have fewer displays, it may be possible to have more than 60 me-
tresof cable andconversely, ifyour totalcable length is lessthan 40metres, it
may be possible to connect more
hsb
2
displays. Contact you authorized Ray-
marine dealer for further details.
CAUTION:
Do notcut norrejoin theHSB cable- thiswill resultin signaldegradation.
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