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- Page 1 BBWX1 Satellite Weather Receiver Installation and Maintenance Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Disclaimer …………………………………………………. 3 Contents of Package …………………………….…………4 Tools Required …………………………………….……….4 Installation General Precautions and Planning…………………5 Antenna Installation ……………………………...…6 Cable Installation ……………………………………9 BBWX1 Receiver Installation ………………………10 Typical System Diagrams ………………………………... 11 Activation ………………………………………………….. 12 Operation ………………………………………….……..….12 Troubleshooting - Diagnostics …………………………….13 General Maintenance ………………………………………14... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
By using this service, you release and waive any claims against Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., WSI, Navcast Incorporated, Furuno with regard to this service. If you do not have the subscription agreement, you will find a copy at: www.sirius.com/marineweather/marineweather_terms_and_conditions.pdf... -
Page 4: Contents Of Package
Contents of Package: • BBWX1 Receiver Module • SRA-40 Antenna Kit [includes 25 ft {7.6m} cable and mounting kit for various thicknesses of mounting substrate]. • Power Cable 10 ft [3m]. 3 pin connector, 20 AWG 2 wire and shield. -
Page 5: Installation
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Installation: General Precautions and Planning: • Your vessels power system should be either: Negative grounded, with the negative battery terminal connected to the vessels ground, or floating with neither battery terminal connected to the vessels ground. It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to your weather system – if an RF system is installed. -
Page 6: Antenna Installation
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com • The power cable supplied is 10 ft [3m], however it can be extended up to 60 ft [see power cable installation]. • The antenna cable supplied is 25 ft [7.6m], however alternative lengths can be ordered [35 ft, 50 ft, 90 ft and 135 ft. Be advised that the 135 ft cable comes with its own “inline amplifier”. - Page 7 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 1. Remove the lower plastic body of the antenna [not the mounting base] and pass the short cable with its connector through. 2. Seal the hole around the shaft passing through with a suitable weather sealer [not supplied] before installing the lock washer and nut supplied. •...
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Page 9: Cable Installation
• The Ethernet cable, as supplied is 10 ft [3m] and is required to be connected between the receiver and an ethernet hub. If you are connecting the BBWX1 to a single Furuno VX2 processor / display, you must purchase an optional Furuno Navnet Ethernet Cross-over cable and hub adapter cable, and an RJ-45 inline coupler. -
Page 10: Bbwx1 Receiver Installation
BBWX1 Receiver: • Important REMINDER: Record both the Sirius Data and Audio Serial numbers as identified on the underside of your receiver before mounting. • Orientation of the unit to be such that the connector panel is pointing down and receiver be mounted on a vertical face.