Cable Installation - Furuno BBWX1 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Cable Installation:

• The power cable, as supplied is 10 ft [3m] long, however it may be extended to a
maximum of 60 ft [20m] using a suitable 16 AWG multi stranded cable. Red is
positive, black is negative.
• Should the shield wire of the power cable be required to be extended to reach the
nearest ground point [RF ground preferred if installed on your vessel.] Use a 16
AWG multi strand wire. If your vessel does not have an RF system, connect the
shield wire to the negative battery terminal.
• The antenna cable, as supplied is 25 ft [7.6m]. Should it not be sufficient for
your installation, contact your dealer to obtain a suitable cable.
• The Ethernet cable, as supplied is 10 ft [3m] and is required to be connected
between the receiver and an ethernet hub. If you are connecting the BBWX1 to a
single Furuno VX2 processor / display, you must purchase an optional Furuno
Navnet Ethernet Cross-over cable and hub adapter cable, and an RJ-45 inline
coupler. Be advised that the hub, coupler and cross over cable are not supplied.
• GENERAL: All cables are to be secured properly over their entire length
with no strain on any connector. Furthermore the minimum bend radius to
be greater than 1" [25.4mm]. This applies when routing cables and/ or
bundling excess cable.
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