Bare End Wire Connections; Connections Overview - Raymarine ALPHA Installation Instructions Manual

4. Engage any locking mechanism to ensure a secure connection (e.g.: turn
locking collars clockwise until tight, or in the locked position).
5. Ensure any bare ended wire connections are suitably insulated to prevent
shorting and corrosion due to water ingress.

Bare end wire connections

You must ensure that any bare end wires are adequately protected from
short circuit and water ingress.
Bare ended wire connections
It is recommended that bare ended wire connections are made by soldering
or using crimp connectors and then protected by wrapping the connection in
insulation tape.
Unused bare ended wires
Any unused bare ended wires should be folded back and wrapped in
insulation tape.
Warning: Positive ground systems
Do not connect this unit to a system which has positive
grounding.

7.2 Connections overview

The Alpha Series performance display includes the following connections:
Note:
The performance display is supplied with a protective cap fitted to the
Daisy-chain connection port.
The protective cap should remain in place until connections are made. If a
connection is not required then the protective cap should not be removed.
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1. Daisy-chain connector (Port 1 — white ).
2. Power / RayNet (Ethernet) connector (Port 2 — black ).
3. Protective cap — only remove if daisy-chaining Alpha Series displays.