Running The Cable; Introduction; Connectors - Raymarine 435i Owner's Handbook Manual

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2.5 Running the Cable

Introduction

The minimum requirements are a power cable and (for the RC435 only) a
connection from the GPS Antenna. Additional cables will be required if
connecting to other equipment.
Notes: (1) All Power/NMEA cables should be adequately secured and

Connectors

Antenna Connector
The ANTENNA connector provides power and RF connection to the
associated GPS Antenna.
CAUTION:
Do not connect/disconnect the GPS Antenna from the display unit
while power is applied. Such action could cause irreparable damage.
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Connect the antenna using the attached cable, as follows:
1. If not already installed, mount the GPS Antenna Section 2.3.
2. Feed the cable through to the rear of the Chartplotter.
3. Coil up any unused cable in an appropriate safe space out of view. Do
4. Screw the cable connector fully into its mating connector on the
5. Ensure that the protective boot covers the connector.
Note: If the supplied cable is too short, use an extension cable
(Raymarine Part Number E36011), or consult your Raymarine dealer.
It is recommended that you use only a single extension cable as each
extra connector would reduce signal levels.
protected from physical damage and exposure to heat. Avoid run-
ning cables through bilges, doorways or close to moving objects
or heat sources.
(2) Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck-
head, a swan neck tube should be used.
(3) Where the cable will be exposed to the elements, a suitable
drip loop should be used.
not bend the cable tighter than 100mm (4in) radius.
Chartplotter.
RC435 and RC435i Chartplotters