Simrad EK15 Reference Manual page 93

b On the serial line socket on the EK15 computer, connect an RS-232 cable as
follows:
• Receive signal
• Transmit signal
• Common
Tip
If the computer is not fitted with a suitable serial line connector, use a USB to
serial converter. Several types are commercially available.
c On the serial line socket on the EK15 computer, connect an RS-422 cable as
follows:
• Receive signal
• Receive signal
• Transmit signal
• Transmit signal
• Common
Tip
If the computer is not fitted with a suitable serial line connector, use a USB to
serial converter. Several types are commercially available.
d On the GPS system, wire as described in the relevant documentation.
e Ensure that the total length of the serial line cable does not exceed
approximately 50 meters.
If a longer cable is required, you may need to use buffer amplifiers on the
serial line.
Ethernet line
Locate the Ethernet port you wish to use.
a
If no Ethernet port is available, an Ethernet switch may be inserted between the
computer and the transceiver.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the EK15 computer to the peripheral system.
b
We strongly recommend that you use high quality Ethernet cables, minimum
CAT-5.
2 Click the
Setup
This icon is located under the
3 Click
Navigation
The dialog box controls how the EK15 receives information from
Navigation
external peripherals, such as navigation and gyro compass systems.
351718/C
on pin 2.
Rx
on pin 3.
Tx
on pin 5.
Ground
on pin 1.
RXD+
on pin 4.
RXD-
on pin 2.
TXD+
on pin 3.
TXD-
on pin 5.
Ground
icon.
menu. It is used to open the
Main
to open the
Navigation
Operational procedures
dialog box.
menu.
Setup
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