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, SeaTalk and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited. RayTalk, Seahawk, Smartpilot, Pathfinder and Raymarine are registered trademarks of Raymarine Holdings Limited. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Fair Use Statement You may print no more than three copies of this manual for your own use.
2, allowing information to be shared. This handbook describes how to include the SeaTalk to SeaTalk converter within the system of Raymarine electronics on your boat. It includes information to help you: • understand which Raymarine equipment is compatible with the converter, •...
This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions provided. Failure to • Raymarine equipment and cables connected to it are: do so could result in personal injury, damage to your – At least 1 m (3 ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables boat and/or poor product performance.
Directive requires the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Whilst the WEEE Directive does not apply to some Raymarine products, we support its policy and ask you to be aware of how to dispose of this product. Technical accuracy To the best of our knowledge, the information in this document was correct at the time it was produced.
Chapter 2: Parts and accessories Chapter contents • 2.1 Parts supplied on page 10 • 2.2 SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter cables on page 11 Parts and accessories...
2.1 Parts supplied Note: Fit the blanking plugs supplied into any unused SeaTalk connection. The following items are included with the SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter kit. D11805-3 SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter SeaTalk terminator (x2) SeaTalk blanking plugs (x2) 400 mm (15 in) SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter cable.
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2.2 SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter cables These cables are available as accessories. They are also included with some compatible products. D11824-1 Description Part No. 1 m (3.3 ft) SeaTalk - SeaTalk A22164 converter cable. This cable connects the converter to the first SeaTalk device on the spur.
3.1 Typical systems Example: SeaTalk system with SeaTalk instruments CANCEL ENTER CANCEL ENTER MENU MENU SeaT alk SeaT alk SeaT alk SeaTalk SeaT alk SeaT alk 12 / 24 V SMARTPIL OT D11806-1 SeaTalk - SeaTalk ng converter...
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Multifunction display with integrated GPS (e.g. C-Series Widescreen) SeaTalk autopilot controller and master instrument (e.g. ST70) SeaTalk repeat instruments (e.g ST60+) SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter SeaTalk autopilot course computer Transducers connected via SeaTalk SeaTalk connection (e.g. for digital radar) Installation...
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Example: SeaTalk system with SeaTalk multifunction display SeaT alk SeaT alk / 12 V NM EA 0183 SeaT alk SeaT alk SeaT alk D11812-1 Multifunction display SeaTalk autopilot system (This cannot be connected to the converter.) SeaTalk - SeaTalk ng converter...
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SeaTalk spur containing instruments and MOB system SeaTalk spur containing RS125 GPS 5 & 6 SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter SeaTalk network (e.g. for digital sounder and radar) Autopilot restrictions SeaTalk is a proprietary extension to NMEA 2000 and the proven CAN bus technology.
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3.2 SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter • It cannot be linked to other parts of the SeaTalk system (it is an isolated spur). connections • It must not be connected to any power supply. The converter connects in line as part of the SeaTalk backbone.
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SeaTalk instrument connection to the SeaTalk Note: The instruments are powered from the connection to converter the converter. Any existing separate power connection to the instruments must be completely disconnected. LifeTag connection to the SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter The LifeTag Base Station can be connected as part of the isolated spur into the converter.
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Connection via a SeaTalk block The LifeTag Base Station and converter can be connected using a SeaTalk block. This may be useful in an existing installation where the Base Station already has the SeaTalk cable attached. D11822-1 LifeTag Base Station D11810-1 SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter cable...
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D11821-1 Compatible SeaTalk device (e.g. an ST60+ instrument) LifeTag Base Station SeaTalk cable D11809-2 SeaTalk backbone RS125 GPS SeaTalk to SeaTalk converter RS125 to converter cable — The GPS must be the only device on this SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter cable spur.
Raymarine. 2. Ensure cable end connector is correctly oriented, then fully insert. • Ensure that any non-Raymarine cables are of the correct quality and gauge. For example, longer power cable runs may require larger wire gauges to minimize voltage drop along the run.
3.4 System checks • other equipment and cables, • high current carrying ac and dc power lines, After connection of the SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter it is advisable to perform checks on the data shared around the system. • antennae. Typical checks should include: Strain relief •...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and support Chapter contents • 4.1 System data troubleshooting on page 26 • 4.2 SeaTalk - SeaTalk converter LED indications on page 27 • 4.3 Raymarine technical support on page 27 Troubleshooting and support...
Check the power to the SeaTalk bus. Refer to the manufacturer’s handbook for the equipment in question. Software mismatch between equipment Contact Raymarine technical support. may prevent communication. Instrument or other system data is missing SeaTalk network problem Check that all required equipment is connected to the SeaTalk switch.
Please visit the customer support area of our website at: Healthy Healthy www.raymarine.com This contains Frequently Asked Questions, servicing information, e-mail access to the Raymarine Technical Support Department and Not connected / Not connected / details of worldwide Raymarine agents. fault...
Appendix A Compatible SeaTalk devices Appendix B Technical specification The following SeaTalk instruments and equipment can be connected Nominal supply voltage 12 V dc to the converter Operating voltage range 9 to 16 V dc Description Current • 50 mA converter peak operating ST40 Bidata current ST40 Depth...
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Dimensions W 110 mm (4.3 in) x Max. D 22 mm (0.9 in) x H 22 mm (0.9 in) SeaTalk - SeaTalk ng converter...
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