Raymarine RayTech RNS 5.0 Getting Started page 37

Interfacing RNS
PCI to PCMCIA cardbus adapter
Wherever possible Raymarine recommend using a PC with a PCMCIA slot fitted as
standard, e.g. a laptop. However, if RNS is being integrated into a desk top PC then it
may be necessary to add a Type II compliant PCMCIA adapter. The following are typical
installation instructions, but if you experience problems, contact your PC
Manufacturer:
1. Install driver CD-ROM supplied with PCMCIA card adapter.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install driver software.
3. When the software is successfully installed, shut down and turn off the PC.
4. Open the PC case and plug the PCMCIA card adapter into a spare PCI slot.
5. Close the PC case and power up, as Windows opens the 'Found New Hardware'
wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Once you have installed the PCMCIA card adapter follow the instructions detailed
To connect an hsb2 PCMCIA card to your PC system:
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Connecting to an Autohelm system
The optimum way to connect RNS to a Raytheon Autohelm system is to use the SeaTalk
interface, Raymarine Part No. E85004.
To connect RNS directly to an Autohelm system:
Connect the cables as follows:
Cable color
Yellow (Rx)
Black (SGnd)
Green (Tx)
Black (SGnd)
Connecting to B & G Instruments
RNS connects to the B & G 290, 390, 690, 790 and 2000 instrumentation systems via
the B & G Performance Board. Using the performance board has the advantage of
enabling RNS to automatically send data back to the B & G unit for remote display.
For details of how to connect to other B & G instruments, refer to the section NMEA
page 22
basics
NMEA instrument lead
RS-232 + output
NMEA - input
may also be labelled Rx-, Data IN -, or NMEA IN -, or Ground.
NMEA + input
may also be labelled Rx, Rx+, Data IN +, or NMEA IN +.
NMEA - output
may also be labelled Tx -, Data Out -, NMEA OUT-, or Ground.
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