Accessory Cable - Standard Horizon Explorer GX1600 Owner's Manual

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ACCESSORY CABLE

Wire Color/Description
WHITE - External Speaker ( + )
SHIELD - External Speaker (–)
BLUE - NMEA GPS Input ( + )
GREEN - NMEA GPS Input (–)
GRAY - NMEA DSC Output ( + )
BROWN - NMEA GPS Output (–)
: Some GPS Chart plotters have a single wire for NMEA Signal Ground, if
this is the case connect the NMEA Input (–) and NMEA output (–) to the
GPS Chart Plotters single NMEA Signal Ground wire.
When connecting the external speaker or GPS navigation receiver, strip off
about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the specified wire's insulation, then splice the ends
together.
GPS Connections (4800 baud)
NMEA INPUT (GPS Information)
• The GPS must have the NMEA Output turned on and set to 4800 Baud in
the setup menu. If there is a selection for parity select none.
• For further information on interfacing /setting up your GPS. Please contact
the manufacturer of the GPS receiver.
• GX1600 can read NMEA-0183 version 2.0 or higher.
• The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC and GNS (RMC
sentence is recommended).
NMEA Output (DSC)
The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE.
If you have further inquires, please feel free to contact Product Support at:
Phone: (800) 767-2450
Email: marinetech@vxstdusa.com
GX1600
White
External Speaker
Shield
Radio Wires Plotter Connection
Blue: NMEA GPS Input ( ) NMEA OUT ( )
Green: NMEA GPS Input ( ) NMEA OUT ( )
Gray: NMEA DSC Output ( ) NMEA IN ( )
Brown: NMEA DSC Output ( ) NMEA IN ( )
Connection Examples
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to external 4 Ohm audio speaker
Connect to NMEA ( + ) output of GPS
Connect to NMEA (–) output or common ground of GPS
Connect to NMEA ( + ) intput of GPS
Connect to NMEA (–) input or common ground of GPS
GPS Receiver
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