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SEAKEEPER CONNECTBOX USER'S MANUAL
PRODUCT
CONNECTBOX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................... 2
CONNECTBOX FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
INTERFACES ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
SEAKEEPER INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Display Options ............................................................................................................................................... 5
NMEA 2000 INTERFACE ...................................................................................................................................... 6
ETHERNET INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................................... 7
DHCP CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................. 8
GARMIN CONNECTIVITY ..................................................................................................................................... 9
RAYMARINE CONNECTIVITY ............................................................................................................................. 10
NAVICO / SIMRAD CONNECTIVITY .................................................................................................................... 11
FURUNO CONNECTIVITY ................................................................................................................................... 12
SEAKEEPER MFD OR DISPLAY APPLICATION ............................................................................................... 13
HOME SCREEN .................................................................................................................................................. 13
SETTINGS SCREEN ............................................................................................................................................. 14
SETTINGS PAGE HIDDEN SCREENS .................................................................................................................... 15
Data Logging Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 15
System Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 16
GPS Tab ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Performance Info Tab ................................................................................................................................... 17
INFORMATION SCREEN ..................................................................................................................................... 17
SERVICE SCREEN................................................................................................................................................ 17
SERVICE SCREEN HIDDEN PAGE ........................................................................................................................ 18
ALARM HISTORY................................................................................................................................................ 19
STATE OF CHARGE............................................................................................................................................. 19
MULTIPLE SEAKEEPER INSTALLATIONS ...................................................................................................... 21
Installations with Navico Products ................................................................................................................... 24
CONNECTBOX SOFTWARE AND UPDATING ................................................................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING INTEGRATION ............................................................................................................ 27
Page 1 of 27
Document #
90769-1
www.seakeeper.com

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  • Page 1 GARMIN CONNECTIVITY ............................. 9 RAYMARINE CONNECTIVITY ..........................10 NAVICO / SIMRAD CONNECTIVITY ........................11 FURUNO CONNECTIVITY ........................... 12 SEAKEEPER MFD OR DISPLAY APPLICATION ....................13 HOME SCREEN ..............................13 SETTINGS SCREEN ............................. 14 SETTINGS PAGE HIDDEN SCREENS ........................15 Data Logging Tab ............................15 System Tab ..............................
  • Page 2 This User's Guide is designed to provide comprehensive instructions and information on the proper setup and operation of the Seakeeper ConnectBox user interface. Whether a new Seakeeper owner or a seasoned Seakeeper technician, this guide will help navigate the features, troubleshoot common issues, and ensure you get the most out of the user interface.
  • Page 3 PRODUCT CONNECTBOX CONNECTBOX FUNCTIONS The ConnectBox was developed to integrate with the multifunction display (MFD), minimizing clutter by eliminating the need for dedicated Seakeeper components at the helm. The ConnectBox (Figure 1) allows the user to perform the following operations: Start or stop the Seakeeper motor •...
  • Page 4 TB-90640, ConnectBox Connection Requirements document provides guidance in connecting the Seakeeper ConnectBox with the boat’s systems (MFD and NMEA 2000 CAN). It also explains how to create a standalone GPS backbone and GPS antenna on boats that do not have a NMEA 2000 backbone.
  • Page 5 CONNECTBOX SEAKEEPER INTERFACE The Seakeeper wire harness connects to the ConnectBox via a 5-pin NMEA Lite connector, a T- adapter, and a terminating resistor. The Seakeeper proprietary CAN network communicates operational inputs, multiple parameters, and notifications. It is through the T-adapter where one can install an optional Seakeeper 5”...
  • Page 6 NMEA 2000 network to support and optimize performance. A warning (Code 131) will appear on the Seakeeper display if no GPS signal is detected. Without a GPS signal, the unit can still spool up and coast down but will not precess to provide roll reduction.
  • Page 7 ConnectBox and the MFD compatibility cable. The lengths of the ethernet extension cable vary with the model (Seakeeper 1 through 4.5 come with 33 ft or 10 m lengths, and Seakeeper 6 and above models come with 82 ft or 25 m lengths).
  • Page 8 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration settings to devices on a network, including those connected via Ethernet. The ConnectBox operates in two DHCP modes: DHCP on or DHCP off. The two modes are also explained in the MFD compatibility bulletins.
  • Page 9 Garmin system through a special Ethernet adapter cable provided by Seakeeper: 2 m (6.5 ft) M12 D-Code, 4-pin to GMN RJ45 cable (P/N20373) or the 2 m (6.5 ft) M12 D-Code 4-pin to BlueNet 9-pin cable (P/N 20617).
  • Page 10 20380). Figure 8: Raymarine Connection Schematic Once the hardware is connected, press the ConnectBox network button for 10 seconds or until the spool bar LEDs strobe from right to left to indicate that the DHCP server function is OFF. Figure 9A: Press ConnectBox...
  • Page 11 Once connections are made, cycle power to the Seakeeper DC control power and MFD in that order. Press and hold the ConnectBox network button for 10 seconds or until the spool bar LEDs strobe from left to right to indicate DHCP server ON (the ConnectBox will assign addresses). If the mode fails to switch, repeat the previous step of holding the ConnectBox network button until the LEDs strobe left to right.
  • Page 12 DHCP OFF. If the spool bar strobes from left to right or there is no response, press and hold the ConnectBox network button for another 10 seconds or until the spool bar LEDs strobe from right to left.
  • Page 13 The ConnectBox requires a display interface. The Seakeeper may connect to a compatible MFD, an optional Seakeeper 5” Touch Display, or both an MFD and a 5” display. At the MFD or 5” display, the Seakeeper application acts as the interface for the user to remotely start and stop the Seakeeper, view Seakeeper operating parameters, adjust settings, and acknowledge Seakeeper notifications or alarms.
  • Page 14 The settings screen shown below is an example and may appear differently on the installed Seakeeper. Figure 16: Settings screen To increase or decrease the display's brightness, slide the white dot left to reduce brightness and right to increase brightness on the brightness bar, pictured below on the Settings Page.
  • Page 15 If the Seakeeper faces the vessel's bow, the Roll Angle Gauge should show the blue on the left (pictured left). If the Seakeeper faces the vessel's stern, select the Roll Angle Gauge with the blue on the right (pictured right). A positive roll angle should be displayed when the ship rolls to starboard.
  • Page 16 Figure 19: GPS Tab If an MFD with internal GPS functions provides the GPS source for the Seakeeper, the MFD must be connected to an NMEA 2000 backbone; the Seakeeper will not receive Speed over Ground (SoG) signals through the ethernet.
  • Page 17 SEAKEEPER CONNECTBOX USER’S MANUAL PRODUCT CONNECTBOX Performance Info Tab This tab is available only when the Seakeeper Service Tool app is connected to the Seakeeper. It provides additional operational data: Drive input power in watts • • The last spool time in minutes The last steady-state power consumption in •...
  • Page 18 Seakeeper experiences issues but does not create a corresponding alarm. The Seakeeper manuals website contains operation manuals for each model. The manuals explain how affected users may opt out of allowing their Seakeeper to share this information. Page 18 of 27 www.seakeeper.com Document # 90769-1...
  • Page 19 Figure 24: Alarm History screen With the latest GCM and ConnectBox software, the Seakeeper stores alarms no longer shown on the history list when cleared. Up to 32 alarms will reappear in the list by connecting the Seakeeper Service Tool app.
  • Page 20 The cut-off threshold is the SoC value at which the low- voltage notification will be displayed on the Seakeeper app. The slider is adjustable between 10 and 30% SoC with a default value of 20%.
  • Page 21 MULTIPLE SEAKEEPER INSTALLATIONS Vessels with more than one Seakeeper must have unique Seakeeper IDs, which may be between 1 and 10. The Seakeeper ID configuration is specific to the DHCP mode. Seakeeper ID can be set System in the hidden Settings screen under the tab (Figure 28).
  • Page 22 1. Power up just one Seakeeper. 2. Set the DHCP Server mode (On or Off) based on the type of MFD the Seakeeper will connect to. 3. Using the method described earlier, change the Seakeeper ID to a value that is…...
  • Page 23 When alarms are active across multiple Seakeeper units, a similar banner indicates the specific Seakeeper ID for which the alarm info is shown (See Figure 32). The arrows on the banner or swiping allow navigation to the other Seakeeper instances.
  • Page 24 Seakeeper ID for the final unit after powering it up. To further help with this requirement, the Seakeeper ID for any unit can be easily reset to "1" by a straightforward process: press and hold the brightness button for more than 5 seconds.
  • Page 25 There is a bulletin in the folder describing how to update the display and ConnectBox software. Dealers may also obtain the up-to-date ConnectBox software from the Seakeeper Service Tool application. A thumb drive, an OTG cable, and a Torx-8-bit driver is required to update the ConnectBox software. Seakeeper sells a kit (P/N 20479) on the Partner Center website that contains the required tools.
  • Page 26 1. Install the updated software onto a thumb drive from the Technical Library or the Seakeeper Service Tool app. 2. Remove the ConnectBox micro-USB port cover, seen in Figure 33, using a T-8 torx bit. 3. Insert the micro-USB connector into the ConnectBox micro-USB port (Figure 36).
  • Page 27 MFD integration is the Seakeeper app not loading on the MFD once connected. The following steps may be helpful in identifying the issue: 1. Check physical cable connections at the back of the ConnectBox, the MFD, and the connectors and hubs.
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