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Raymarine H6 System Installation Manual

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Document number: 87035_1
Date: November 2004

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  • Page 1 D7579_1 System Installation Manual Document number: 87035_1 Date: November 2004...
  • Page 2 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Trademarks and registered trademarks Autohelm, HSB, Raymarine, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine Limited. Apelco is a registered trademark of Raymarine Holdings Limited.(Registered in all Major marketing territories.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ....................1 Purpose .......................1 Handbook information ..................1 Safety notices .....................2 EMC conformance ....................3 EMC installation guidelines ................3 System cables and connectors ................4 System integration ....................5 Introduction ......................5 System integration ....................5 System overview ......................7 Introduction ......................7 System overview ....................7 Planning the installation ..................
  • Page 4 Raymarine H6 - System Istalation Manual System cables ....................19 Installation ........................23 Introduction ......................23 Safety notices ....................23 Computer and interface installation ..............25 System control ....................27 Display unit installation ..................28 Trackball installation ..................31 Lifeline installation ...................33 Audio visual control unit ...................36 Power amplifier ....................38...
  • Page 5 Appendix A: *.ini file details ..................67 Installation checklist ....................91 Raymarine H6 World Wide Warranty ..............93 System component dimensions ................99 Display unit connections ..................105 Inter-unit connections ...................107 Installation templates ...................118...
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  • Page 7: Important Information

    Raymarine H6. In order to obtain the best results in operation and performance, please read this handbook thoroughly. As a Certified Installer for Raymarine H6, you will have many years experience in the installation of Raymarine products. This handbook therefore deals with the installation of the core components of H6, and covers: •...

  • Page 8: Safety Notices

    WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the Raymarine instructions provided. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury, and/or damage to your boat. WARNING:Lithium batteries The navigation and entertainment computer main boards and lifeline transmitters have lithium batteries fitted.

  • Page 9: Emc Conformance

    Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. EMC installation guidelines All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for use in the recreational marine environment. Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised.

  • Page 10: System Cables And Connectors

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual System cables and connectors Cables and connectors used in Raymarine H6 form an integral part of the system. It is a contractual requirement of the installation to ensure that the correct quality of cable is used, and that maximum lengths as specified in this handbook are not exceeded.

  • Page 11: System Integration

    RS232 and 5.1 Audio protocols. Navigation protocols SeaTalk The SeaTalk protocol was originally developed by Autohelm (part of Raymarine) and enables compatible instruments to be connected by a single cable carrying power and data in/out, without a central processor, creating a simple network.
  • Page 12 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual NMEA 0183 The NMEA 0183 Data Interface Standard was developed by the National Marine Electronics Association of America. It is an international standard to enable equipment from many different manufacturers to be connected together and share information.

  • Page 13: System Overview

    System overview System overview Introduction This section gives an overview of the Raymarine H6 system. Information concerning the installation of the various components will be found in the following chapters. System overview Raymarine H6 integrates navigation, entertainment and information technology into a comprehensive system that can be fully customized to the user’s preferences.
  • Page 14 • Display screens. • Lifeline Man Overboard (MOB) system. • Trackball. Base sensors and transducers The base sensors and transducers are standard Raymarine products and for full system functionality must include the following: • Smartpilot Autopilot. • DSM 250. • Pathfinder radar.
  • Page 15 System overview Cabin televisions In a standard H6 installation all of the cabin televisions and the saloon entertainments screen will all show the same programme. If the option of individual channels being available in individual cabins is required, it will be necessary to install LCD screens that...
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  • Page 19: Planning The Installation

    Introduction Consisting of core packages that join together to produce a fully integrated system, the installation of Raymarine H6 requires careful planning to ensure that it can achieve its full potential. Before installing Raymarine H6, plan the installation, considering: • Installation sites •...

  • Page 20: Safety Of Operation

    Pathfinder radar unit The Pathfinder radar unit should be installed at the main helm adjacent to the H6 displays. Alarms created in H6 can only be cancelled using the Pathfinder unit. Autopilot head An autopilot head should be installed at each helm adjacent to the H6 displays.

  • Page 21: Navtex

    Navtex Navtex software is included in H6 as an option for the user. If Navtex is to be available the following will be required for operation: • License key - this will be required to activate the Navtex software. This is available from www.marinecomputing.com...

  • Page 22: Cable Runs

    Do not pull cables through a bulkhead or deckhead using a cord attached to the connector. This could damage the connectors. Cables and connectors used in Raymarine H6 form an integral part of the system. Some cables are provided, others will have to be supplied.

  • Page 23: Display Units

    Planning the installation • Ventilation - There must be sufficient space to allow an airflow around the units to provide adequate ventilation. This airflow should be of a forced type if necessary. Display units When planning the installation of the display units, the following should be considered to ensure safe, comfortable and reliable operation: •...

  • Page 24: Power Amplifier And Speakers

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Power amplifier and speakers Power amplifier • Position - The amplifier can be installed in a horizontal or vertical plane, which can be enclosed and insulated for sound as necessary. • Access - There must be sufficient space behind the unit to allow cable connections to the unit connectors, avoiding tight bends in the cables.

  • Page 25: Cables

    This section lists the cables and their associated connectors that will be required to complete the installation of Raymarine H6. Cables and connectors used in Raymarine H6 form an integral part of the system. It is a contractual requirement of the installation to ensure that the correct quality of cable is used, and that maximum lengths as specified are not exceeded.
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  • Page 29: Installation

    Installation Installation Introduction This section deals with the installation of the core components of Raymarine H6 and covers: • Computer and interface units. • System control. • Display units. • Trackball. • Lifeline system. • Audio visual control unit. • Power amplifier.
  • Page 30 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual WARNING: Lithium batteries The navigation and entertainment computer main boards and lifeline transmitters have lithium batteries fitted. Do not attempt to re-charge these batteries. Do not incinerate these batteries. Check local regulations when disposing of used batteries.

  • Page 31: Computer And Interface Installation

    Installation Computer and interface installation Introduction Computer Interface This section deals with the installation of the navigation and entertainment computer and interface units. Installation sites When selecting installation sites for the computer and interface units the following points must be considered: Position The computer and interface units must be installed so that the unit is square to the bulkhead.
  • Page 32 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Adequate space should be left behind the units for cable connections and access. The computer and interface units must have adequate airspace around them to allow free airflow for cooling purposes. In some instances it may be necessary to provide a forced airflow to achieve this.

  • Page 33: System Control

    System control The normal operating sequence for H6 requires power to be applied to the system by pressing the on/off button on the front of the navigation computer. If the computer and interface units are installed some way from the helm (e.g. on another deck) this is not always easy or practical.

  • Page 34: Display Unit Installation

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Display unit installation Power requirements CAUTION: The display units are not intended for use on ‘positive’ ground boats. The power input cable earth screen connections must be connected directly to the boat’s ground. The display units are designed to run on a DC power system rated at either 12 V or 24 V.
  • Page 35 Installation 1 5 " t e m p la D ri ll m 4 .1 o u n ti n g (4 p d ia h o le o si ti o n te r R e m s h a o v e d e d a r e...
  • Page 36 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual 5. Assemble 2 off, side plates onto M4 screws and secure using a plain and a spring washer, affix nuts and tighten. 6. To each side of the display loosely attach in the following order: i.

  • Page 37: Trackball Installation

    Installation Trackball installation CAUTION: Water ingress To avoid water ingress ensure that the sealing gasket is correctly located before fixing the trackball into position. Installation Check Hole A If you are using the Button-Head screws supplied, drill 4 mm ( in) holes.
  • Page 38 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual To install the trackball: 1. Tape the template into the required position. 2. Using the template drill a suitable size hole at each of the positions marked A for the securing screws. 3. Using the template, drill the eight 6 mm (1/4 in) holes marked in the shaded area.

  • Page 39: Lifeline Installation

    Installation Lifeline installation CAUTION: Water ingress To avoid water ingress ensure that the sealing gasket is correctly located before fixing the Lifeline receiver into position. Receiver installation Check Hole A If you are using the Butt Head screws supplied, drill 4 mm ( in) holes.
  • Page 40 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual D7415_1 To install the Lifeline receiver: 1. Tape the template into the required position. 2. Using the template drill a suitable size hole at each of the positions marked A for the securing screws.
  • Page 41 Installation Aerial installation Chain locker - vertical Flybridge - horizontal The system antenna should be positioned to give maximum coverage of the boat. To achieve this it is necessary to mount one vertical and the other horizontal. For example, on a flybridge cruiser, one could be installed in a horizontal position in the radar arch, and one in a vertical position in either the engine room or a forward cabin.

  • Page 42: Audio Visual Control Unit

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Audio visual control unit le A F a s c ia e d g le A t i n n i t p l a le A f r o r i a n l y...
  • Page 43 Installation Installation To install the AV control unit: 1. Tape the template into the required position. 2. Using the template drill a suitable size hole at each of the positions marked A for the securing screws. 3. Using the template, drill the eight 6 mm (1/4 in) holes marked in the shaded area. 4.

  • Page 44: Power Amplifier

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Power amplifier le A Fa sc ed g le A p l i t i n f i e n i t p l a f r o r i a n l y...

  • Page 45: Speaker Units

    Installation 3. Using the template, drill the eight 6 mm (1/4 in) holes marked in the shaded area. 4. Cut the aperture in the surface, checking that there is nothing behind that the saw might damage. 5. Connect the cables to the rear of the unit ensuring correct polarity. Speaker units To ensure correct 5.1 surround sound quality, it is necessary to install the speakers in certain positions and ensure that they are acoustically insulated.
  • Page 46 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Each enclosure should be loosely filled with a suitable acoustic wadding. Speaker installation P L E le A T E M P L A B E F S E . le A t i n...
  • Page 47 Installation Sub woofer installation t i n f e r p l a 1 8 9 o l e in ) d i a t e r f r o r i a n l y D r il 5 .2 l h o d ia le ,...
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  • Page 49: System Set Up

    3. Press the power button on both displays to ON. The H6 disclaimer is displayed on the left screen. 4. If you agree to the terms of the disclaimer, click I Agree. The H6 Welcome screen is displayed. If you do not click I Agree H6 will not start.

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Display Screen

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Adjusting the display screen Each H6 display unit is shipped with factory default settings, however there may be a need to adjust these. This is done via on-screen menus using the buttons on the unit fascia.
  • Page 51 System set up Set up menu Set up menu item Function Purpose Image Adjust Menu Contrast Adjust the display contrast (this has no effect in composite video or s-video mode). Tint Select cool, neutral or warm color temperature. Aspect ratio Select the aspect ratio;...

  • Page 52: H6 Software Setup

    These adjustments are carried out within the .ini files contained within the H6 software program.It is necessary to modify three software files to ensure that accurate data is displayed.

  • Page 53: Online Setup

    13. Check all expected data is displayed. Online setup With H6 connected to the off-boat communication, On-line can be setup so that connection to the Internet is made by simply pressing the GPRS or GSM button on the browser screen.
  • Page 54 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Make new connection 4. Click . The Internet connectionwizard is displayed. D7662_1 Next 5. Click and follow the on screen instructions. GPRS 6. When you are asked to name the modem, type in either .

  • Page 55: Television Setup

    System set up Television setup H6 can receive either terrestrial or satellite television, not both. Set up for reception is as follows: Terrestrial television Line out Short link D7598_1 Entertaiments computer Audio input To receive terrestrial television it is necessary to construct a short link with a jack plug at each end which is then installed between the Audio input and Line Out ports on the rear of the Entertainments computer as illustrated above.

  • Page 56: 3Rd Party Software Setup

    Chart installation WARNING: Chart datum Ensure that all cartography used in the H6 system is based on WGS84. Failure to do so could create an error in the boats position. This section describes how to install charts using the C-Map Chart Selector and the Chart Manager.
  • Page 57 System set up 3. Select Controls/Charts/C-Map Selector. The C-Map Selector and H6 on- screen keyboard are displayed. 4. Drag the on-screen keyboard to the right-hand screen. 5. From the Chart Catalog, select and double-click the area that you require charts for.
  • Page 58 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual 9. Details of the selected chart are displayed in the lower window. 10. Take note of the Chart licence request number (highlighted in the illustration above). 11. Repeat steps 5 through 9 for each chart you want to purchase.
  • Page 59 Maptech charts Installation of Maptech charts requires a keyboard, they must therefore be puchased and installed onto the system during the initial installation of H6. To install Maptech charts: 1. 1. Purchase the relevant chart license key. This can be obtained from www.maptech.com.
  • Page 60 To install Maptech charts: With the installation of charts completed as detailed in above, the H6 chart manager will search and locate Maptech charts that are installed on your system. You then select which charts you require and install them using the chart manager.

  • Page 61: Instrument Calibration

    System set up Install 5. Click , when you have highlighted all of the required charts. The progress of the installation of each chart will be shown. 6. The chart manager will update the chart list. 7. Click . The dialog box closes. Instrument calibration CAUTION: Chart and GPS datum The GPS must be set for WGS84 datum.
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  • Page 63: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    • Raymarine equipment should be serviced only by authorized Raymarine service technicians. They will ensure that service procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance. There are no user serviceable parts in any Raymarine product. • Some products generate high voltages, so never handle the cables/ connectors when power is being supplied to the equipment.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Troubleshooting As with all powerful systems, sometimes everything does not go as it should with H6. This section will help you to spot and solve some of the problems. H6 software Problem Possible solution Route not being followed, even though Follow Route Check that the autopilot is in track following mode.
  • Page 65 Navtex licensing creen appears at start up. If Navtex is not required, disable it in setup.ini file. H6 time is ncorrect when computer has been switched Replace battery on Navigation computer motherboard. off and on. Only one screen appears and cursor does not move off In Windows display properties, check two screen mode.
  • Page 66 This usually occurs after a system reboot. De-activate all tags and not correct re-activate them. Lifeline shows ‘Man Overboard’ alarm on opening Computer, not H6 system has been shut down. Click ‘Reset Lifeline’. Alarm will be cancelled and Lifeline system will reset. Trackball Problem...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    1. Check cable connections. 2. Turn AV unit control switch to ON. • These tables are not exhaustive, if having tried the possible solutions you are still experiencing difficulties, contact Raymarine as detailed in “Technical support” on page 65. Maintenance...
  • Page 68 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Cleaning the display CAUTION: Take care when cleaning the displays. Do not wipe a display screen with a dry cloth - this could scratch the screen coating. Do not use acid, ammonia based or abrasive products.
  • Page 69 Maintenance and troubleshooting The paddle wheel mechanism may become jammed by dirt, grit or barnacles. Work the contaminant out of the mechanism, then clean the unit with soap and water or alcohol. Instruments and keypads Certain atmospheric conditions may cause a small amount of condensation to form on instrument windows.
  • Page 70 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual 1.Carefully remove the three screws (a) holding the two parts of the transmitter unit together. 2.Carefully remove the battery and replace with a new one, ensuring correct polarity. 3.Ensure that the sealing gasket (c), is correctly located in the groove around the edge of the unit.

  • Page 71: Technical Support

    Raymarine Limited 1-800-539-5539 extension 2444, or Anchorage Park (603) -881-5200 Portsmouth PO3 5TD Product Repair and Service England Raymarine Product Repair Center 22 Cotton Road, Unit D, Tel: Nashua, NH03603 - 4219 +44(0)23 9271 4713 1-800-539-5539 Fax: Opening hours: +44(0)23 9266 1228...
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  • Page 73: Appendix A: *.Ini File Details

    Appendix A: *.ini file details Introduction This appendix gives details of the *.ini files that have to be modified during post System set up page 43 installation set up as detailed in cam.ini ;Brightness and Contrast are from 0-511 ;Camera names must be enclosed in inverted commas. ;Gamma is either 1 or 0 ;For NTSC Cameras set PAL=0 ;Cycle speed is the time (in Milliseconds) before the camera is...
  • Page 74 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Gamma=0 [Camera2] Active=0 Name=”Aft Deck” Brightness=164 Contrast=279 Gamma=0 [Camera3] Active=0 Name=”Eng2” Brightness=193 Contrast=232 Gamma=0...
  • Page 75 Depth’s Field0 gets it’s data from Element 1. Which is 10.3. If element is -1, this means that that particular is ignored and H6 deals with the sentence as a whole. ; --== Frank Jackson ==-- ; --== dB Research ==--...
  • Page 76 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual ; Magnetic Variation is calculated internally so the datasources ; true should be the same as magnetic. [Course] Field0-Caption=Heading Magnetic Field0-IDString=.APHDM Field0-Element=1 Field1-Caption=COG Magnetic Field1-IDString=...VTG Field1-Element=3 Field2-Caption=Heading True Field2-IDString=.IIHDM Field2-Element=1 Field3-Caption=COG True Field3-IDString=...VTG Field3-Element=3...
  • Page 77 [Speed] Field0-Caption=SOG Field0-IdString=...RMC Field0-Element=7 Field1-Caption=STW Field1-IDString=...VHW Field1-Element=5 [Rudder] Field0-Caption=Rudder Angle Field0-IDString=.IIRSA Field0-Element=1 [Wind] Field0-Caption=Wind Direction Field0-IDString=...MWV Field0-Element=1 Field1-Caption=Wind Speed Field1-IDString=...MWV Field1-Element=3 Field2-Caption=True Wind Direction Field2-IDString=...MWD Field2-Element=1 Field3-Caption=True Wind Speed Field3-IDString=...MWD Field3-Element=5 Field4-Caption=Heading Field4-IDString=...HDM Field4-Element=1...
  • Page 78 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Field5-Caption=True Magnetic Wind Direction Field5-IDString=...MWD Field5-Element=3 [Leeway] Field0-Caption=Wind Direction Field0-IDString=.IIMWD Field0-Element=1 Field1-Caption=Wind Speed Field1-IDString=.IIMWD Field1-Element=5 Field2-Caption=Heading Field2-IDString=.IIHDM Field2-Element=1 Field3-Caption=Heading True Field3-IDString=.IIHDT Field3-Element=1 Field4-Caption=Magnetic Wind Direction Field4-IDString=.IIMWD Field4-Element=3 [Stanguard] Field0-Caption=EPIRB Field0-IDString=.PEGR Field0-Element=-1...
  • Page 79 [Ents] Field0-Caption=SOG Field0-IdString=.GPVTG Field0-Element=5 [XTE] Field0-Caption=UTC Field0-IdString=.IIRMC Field0-Element=1 [LL] Field0-Caption=Latitude and Longitude Field0-IDString=...GGA Field0-Element=-1 Field1-Caption=COG True Field1-IDString=...VTG Field1-Element=1 Field2-Caption=SOG Field2-IdString=.GPRMC Field2-Element=7 Field3-Caption=COG Magnetic Field3-IDString=...VTG Field3-Element=3 [Pipe] Field0-Caption=Anything Field0-IDString=. Field0-Element=-1...
  • Page 80 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual setup.ini ; 12/08/2004 ; Specifies which comport the MUXed data is coming in on. There should be no reason to change ; this. [DMX] ComPort=1 ; The settings in DataServer are all internal and have nothing to do with the hardware.
  • Page 81 ; Sets the internal comport for the Autopilot (virtual serialport). [Autopilot] Comport=8 ; These extra sentences are supplied for compatability with non- Raymarine products. ; Adding a 1 next to the required sentence will include it in H6s output to the autopilot. OutputRMC=1 OutputBWC=0...
  • Page 82 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual ; There should be no need to change LifeLine settings ; TagExpiry is managed by lifeline. [LifeLine] ComPort=5 Tag2Expiry=26/06/2004 11:11:41 [Entertainment] RecvPort=3 Comport=11 Screen=1 ; RecvPort,Comport and Screen should be left as is. ShowOnButtonBar=1 ;...
  • Page 83 SendHDT=1 SendSOG=1 SendSTW=1 SendPosition=1 SendMaxErr=1 ;Depth settings are managed by the Depth program itself and are used to rememeber ;alarm settings between each H6 session. There is no need to change the settings here. [Depth] LowAlarm=20.9 HighAlarm=19.69008 LowOn=0 HighOn=0 BtnSpeed=80...
  • Page 84 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual [WindForce] Adjustment=30.0 Length=70 Beam=5 Airdraft=3.5 Draft=1.5 ; Used internally, do not change. [SeaTalk] UseSeaTalk=0 SeaTalkInterval=500 [Speed] ; Best Values are 40,60,80 these give properly rounded dial markings TopSpeed=40 [Alarms] AlarmsOn=0 ComPort=12...
  • Page 85 ; Alarm ; OnInterval = Time in centiseconds to make a noise ; OffInterval = Time in centiseconds to silence alarm ; PreferredBeeper = 0 = use beeper 0, 1=use beeper 1, 2=Use any available beeper [AlarmBeeps] [A1] Name=”Depth” OnInterval=8 OffInterval=2 PreferredBeeper=0 [A2]...
  • Page 86 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual ; Setting a value to 1 runs the application at startup. ; Settings a value to 0 excludes the application from H6 startup. [Startup] HideTaskBar=1 Entertainment=1 ;Important! Entertainment should always be on to setup the screen switching at bootup.
  • Page 87 Appendix B: Technical specification Appendix B: Technical specification Navigation computer Approvals: complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC by meeting the relevant parts of EN60945:2002 Size: Front panel 355 x 105 x 10 mm (13.98 x 4.13 x 0.39 ins) Enclosure 305 x 93 x 385 mm (12.0 x 3.66 x 15.15 ins) Weight 7 kgs (15.43 lbs) Mounting...
  • Page 88 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Navigation interface unit Controls None Connectors: Input 24 V DC power NMEA RS232 PS/2 Output 18 V, 10 A supply to Navigation computer 5 x 12 V DC supplies to peripheral instrumentation Sync 1 V Resolution 1024 x 768...
  • Page 89 Appendix B: Technical specification Entertainments interface unit Mounting Panel mounting Power 24 V DC (10.8 V to 31.2 V DC absolute) 10 A maximum consumption at 24 V DC Fuses !5 Amp Environmental: Operating/Storage temperature ranges C to +55 Humidity limit up to 90% at 35 C non-condensing Controls...
  • Page 90 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Amplifier unit Approvals: complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC by meeting the relevant parts of EN60945:2002 Size: Front panel 482 x 105 x 10 mm (18.97 x 4.13 x 0.39 ins) Enclosure 434 x 88 x 350 mm (17.9 x 3.46 x 13.78 ins)
  • Page 91 Appendix B: Technical specification Sub woofer unit Approvals: complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC by meeting the relevant parts of EN60945:2002 Size: Front bezel None Speaker 216 mm diameter x 100 mm depth (8.50 x 3.93 ins) Enclosure Recommended volume of 60 liters (2.11 cu.ft) loosely filled with suitable acoustic wadding.
  • Page 92 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Lifeline receiver Weight 0.75 kgs (1.65 lbs) Mounting Panel mounting Power 12 V DC (10.8 V to 15.6 V DC absolute) Environmental: Operating/Storage temperature ranges C to + 55 Humidity limit up to 90% at 35...
  • Page 93 Appendix B: Technical specification Trackball Controls Position control ball 2 x selection buttons Connectors: Input None Output PS/2 Display units Approvals: CE - conforms to 1999/5/EC, EN60945:2002 FCC - conforms to Part 80 (47CFR) and Part 2 (47CFR) Size: 416.4 x 334.2 x 141.0 mm (16.4 x 13.16 x 5.55 ins) Weight 10 kgs (22 lbs) Mounting...
  • Page 94 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Radar features Range scales (Range rings) 1/8 (1/16) nm to 72(12) nm dependant on scanner Performance limited by scanner type and position Range ring accuracy Better than +/- 1.5% of the max. range scale in use, or 22m (72ft) whichever is the greatest.
  • Page 95 Appendix C: List of Abbreviations Appendix C: List of Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning Audio/Visual CCTV Closed Circuit Television Compact Disk Direct Current Direct Current Digital Sounder Module Digital Versatile Disc Electromagnetic Compatibility EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon feet GPRS General Packet Radio Service Global Positioning System Group Special Mobile Hertz...
  • Page 96 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Abbreviation Meaning Read Only Memory Repetitive Strain Injury Single Side Band Thin Film Transistor Volts Very High Frequency...

  • Page 97: Installation Checklist

    Installation checklist Installation checklist The following checklist must be completed by the Installer and signed by the Installer and Boat Owner. This document forms part of the warranty conditions for Raymarine H6. Check Confirmed Received H6 Restore disk Received Windows restore disk...
  • Page 98 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Check Confirmed...

  • Page 99: Raymarine H6 World Wide Warranty

    2 years (2 months), subject to the limits contained in this warranty document. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified OEM installer, on a new boat prior to the sale of the boat to the customer. In the case of a product installed, by a Raymarine certified installer, on a boat already in the possession of the customer, the 2 year period will begin on the date of the commissioning of the installed product.
  • Page 100 4.13 All Raymarine products sold or provided hereunder are merely aids to navigation. It is the responsibility of the user to...
  • Page 101 Raymarine H6 World Wide Warranty Raymarine warrants to Owners Name Address City State/County Country Vessel Name Hull ID/Boat Registration Installers Name Installation Certificate Number Installation Date Commissioning Date (if different to above) Commissioning Agent (if different to above) Navigation CPU Serial No.
  • Page 102 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Display Units: Command Center 1 - left Serial No. Command Center 1 - Serial No. right Serial No. Command Center 2 - left Serial No. Command Center 2 - right Track ball Command Center 1 Serial No.
  • Page 103 Raymarine H6 Connection diagrams ©Raymarine 2004...
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  • Page 105: System Component Dimensions

    System component dimensions System component dimensions Navigation and Entertainment computers 303 mm (11.93 in) D7432_1 355.6 mm (14 in) 384.9 mm (15.15 in) Navigation and entertainment interface units 303 mm (11.93 in) D7433_1 355.6 mm (14 in) 384.9 mm (15.15 in)
  • Page 106 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Display units 454.2 mm (17.88 in) 133 mm (5.24 in) 469.6 mm (18.5 in) 15.5 mm 256 mm (10.1 in) (0.6 in) D7532-1 Trackball 38.4 mm (1.5 in) 19.2 mm (1.5 in) D7435_1 80 mm (3.15 in)
  • Page 107 System component dimensions Lifeline receiver D7435_1 80 mm (3.15 in) 119 mm (4.68 in)
  • Page 108 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Audio-visual control unit 149.4 mm (5.9 in) D7436_1 298 mm (11.73 in) 10 mm 220 mm (8.65 in) (0.4 in) Power amplifier 434 mm (17.1 in) D7437_1 482.6 mm (19 in) 325 mm (12.8 in) 10 mm (0.4 in)
  • Page 109 System component dimensions Speaker unit D7438_1 136 mm (5.35 in) 16 mm (0.63 in) 59 mm (2.32 in) Sub woofer unit D7439_1 218 mm (8.58 in) diameter 10 mm (0.4 in) 93 mm (3.66 in)
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  • Page 111: Display Unit Connections

    Display unit connections Display unit connections The display units should be connected to the system as follows: Cable seal Cable clamp kit Push latch to release and close cover Rotate clockwise to secure seal and cover D7533_1...
  • Page 112 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Power IN D7534_1 Not used Not used VGA input from Navigation interface unit...

  • Page 113: Inter-Unit Connections

    Inter-unit connections Inter-unit connections Navigation computer - rear connections...
  • Page 114 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Navigation interface - rear connections...
  • Page 115 Inter-unit connections Navigation interface - top connections D7535_1...
  • Page 116 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Entertainments computer - rear connections...
  • Page 117 Inter-unit connections Entertainment interface - rear connections...
  • Page 118 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Entertainment interface - top connections D7536_1...
  • Page 119 Inter-unit connections Audio-visual control unit Entertainments interface unit connected Amplifier POWER IN D7448_1 connected Entertainments computer (Firewire)
  • Page 120 Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Power amplifier...
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  • Page 122 Raymarine H6 - Installation Manual...
  • Page 123 D7579_1 Installation templates...

  • Page 124: Installation Templates

    Raymarine H6 - System Installation Manual Installation templates The following pages contain the installation templates for the following H6 core components: • Navigation and entertainment computers. • Navigation and entertainments interfaces. • Trackball. • Lifeline. • Audio-visual control unit. • Power amplifier.

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