Console Wiring - Furuno RC18xx Series User Manual

3. RC18xx Console Wiring
3.1 Electrical Connections
Refer to RC1815/RC1825 and RC1840 Meter Box Assembly Drawing
3.1.1 Meter Box
All power connections to the RC18xx series console are made to the Meter Box.
Access to the Meter Box is made by removing four, countersunk phillips, screws
from the bottom and sliding the cover back and down. On the inside of the cover is a
mechanical layout of the box, to assist with installation.
3.1.2 Batteries
Connect the battery system using the appropriate wire size to handle the current
capacity of the console
(Refer to Pg. 3-3, RC18xx Battery Requirements).
Batteries => Meter Box Assembly
1) Battery Negative => TB1-1 in the Meter Box Assembly
2) Battery Positive => TB1-2 in the Meter Box Assembly
3.1.3 Battery Charger
The Battery Charger, which is Dealer supplied, attaches to TB1 in the Meter Box
Assembly.
Battery Charger => Meter Box Assembly
1) Negative Output => TB1-3 in the Meter Box Assembly
2) Positive Output => TB1-4 in the Meter Box Assembly
3.1.4 PR-300 Power Supply (RC1840)
Determine the AC Input to be used with the PR-300 (Factory setting is for
220 VAC). Using the diagram supplied with the PR-300, open the supply and set
the transformer taps for the correct voltage. Reassemble the supply.
PR-300 (RC1840)
1) AC IN
2) DC IN (Negative)
3) DC IN (Positive)
4) 24V DC OUT (Negative) = > TB1-9 Meter Box Assembly
5) 24V DC OUT (Positive) = > TB1-10 Meter Box Assembly
=> AC Input from Ships Mains (100 to 220 VAC)
=> TB1-5 Meter Box Assembly
= > TB1-6 Meter Box Assembly
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