General; Electronic Connections; Wire Preparation Procedure - NorthStar MX500 Operator's & Installation Manual

Installation Manual

GENERAL

The MX500 Control and Display Unit (CDU) is splashproof and can be
installed both above and below deck. To ensure that the back of the
display unit remains splashproof, protection covers must be used around
the connectors. The installation should meet the requirements of the
helmsman, the crew or other users. To flush mount, use the optional
flush mount bracket. Ensure that the navigator is mounted in a dry place
or where water flows off easily. Avoid places where water may accumu-
late for any period of time.

Electronic Connections

Refer to figures in Section 3 for the mechanical drawings of the display
console and Section 4 for the electrical interface cables. The MX500
has four connectors at the back, namely;
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The power/data and auxiliary cables are standard accessories , while
the antenna cable is an optional cable that must be ordered special.
Specify the antenna cable length from 3, 20, 40, 60 or 80 meters. When
ordering these cables, please specify the part number and description
as described in the list of components in Section 1 of this manual.

Wire Preparation Procedure

Power/Data (12-pin) Cable:
This is a 6-pair twisted cable. We recommend that the main cable
insulation (black plastic) be stripped about 5 inches back to expose the
color-coded leads. Below are the color and signal designation of the
wires:
206
Power/Data Connector (12-Pin) (included)
Antenna Connector (10-Pin) (option)
Auxiliary Connector (8-Pin) (option)
RJ-45 LAN Connector (option)
Antenna
Power/ Data
Connector
Connector
(10-Pin Male)
(12-Pin Male)
Pin 1 --- Red ----------- +10-32 VDC
Pin 2 --- Black -------- Negative GND.
Auxiliary LAN
Connector Connector
(RJ-45)
(8-Pin Male)
Installation Notes
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