Dmc-5; Fm-8500 - Furuno RC18xx Series User Manual

6. RC1840 Equipment Installations
6.1 DMC-5 (Optional Equipment)
Refer to the Operator's/Installation Manual, DMC-5 and the RC1840, DMC-5
Interconnect Drawing
6.1.1 Mounting
1) Mount the DMC-5 in an accessible area on the bridge.
(Refer to the Operator's/Installation Manual, DMC-5, Section 6)
6.1.2 Power Connections
1) Connect 24 VDC to the DMC-5 (Junction Board, TB10). The 24-volt supply
should be from TB2(-) and TB3(+) in the Meter Box Assembly.
This cable should be at least 16 gauge, and the wire size should be increased
for cable runs longer than 25 feet. Always install inline fuses in this power cable.
A two (2) amp fuse is more than sufficient for these circumstances.
6.1.3 External Equipment Connections
1) Install the dealer supplied control cables from the following equipment to the
DMC-5 (Junction Board).
(Refer to Pg. S-8, the RC1840, DMC-5 Interconnect Drawing)
a) VHF #1 (FM-8500)
b) VHF #2 (FM-8500)
c) DSC-60
d) Felcom 15, IC-315 Junction Box
The DSC-60 and FM-8500's require a cable with two twisted pairs with an
overall shield. The Felcom 15 requires a cable with three twisted pairs with an
overall shield. These cables should be 18 to 20 gauge, and the wire size should be
increased for cable runs longer than 35 feet. This cabling should be equivalent to,
or better than, Belden 85164.
2) Connect the VHF's (FM-8500) using the supplied connector (000-116-185).
Attach the cable between the DMC-5 (Junction Board), VHF #1 and VHF #2,
and the DMC port on the FM-8500's.
3) Install cabling between the DMC-5 (Junction Board, TB6) and the DSC-60,
(J4) DMC port. Use the supplied connector (000-116-185) and the recommended
cable.
4) Connect the Felcom 15 Junction Box and the DMC-5 (Junction Box, TB5)
using the recommended cable. When the DMC-5 is used, a Distress Alert Unit
is not needed at the navigation position.
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