Quick Start Guide for Aqua Compact Pro 10
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Generation V3.00
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Aqua PC. This manual is applicable to both the Intel i3 based Aqua Compact Pro
PC and the Intel i7 based Aqua Compact Pro+ PC. For the purposes of readability, we will refer to both models as Aqua
Compact Pro in this manual.
It is recommended that your new computer is installed by a professional installer. The Aqua Compact Pro PC is supplied
with a Victron DC-DC Converter that stabilises, isolates and protects the PC from the fluctuations, spikes and surges in
the boat
’s DC supply.
The standard converter that we supply is 12v ONLY and must not be connected directly to a 24v DC supply. A 24v
version of this DC-DC converter is available, so please contact your dealer or Digital Yacht for 24v boat installations.
Due to different battery banks, AC supplies, inverters, grounding, etc. on boats, always connect and
disconnect devices and cables to the Aqua Compact Pro PC with the PC and other devices turned off
–
particularly USB and Monitor cables.
2. Before you start
You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation:
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A USB Keyboard and Mouse
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A suitable Monitor with HDMI input (or DVI-D but you will need a suitable HDMI to DVI-D cable)
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Access to 12V DC power supply where the unit is to be installed
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Crimps, terminal block or other connectors suitable for connecting DC/Signal wiring
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An inline 10A fuse holder and fuse
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M3 or M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location
If the Aqua Compact Pro PC has Windows pre-installed, then this will have been authorised with Microsoft during
production. If you are installing Windows yourself, don’t forget that you will need to authorise the copy of Windows by
either connecting the computer to the internet or ringing the Microsoft automated telephone authorisation system.
Other optional items you may wish to have with you during installation include;
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Suitable USB Memory stick for transferring software and data
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A powered USB hub if you intend to connect more than 4 USBs devices to the Aqua Compact Pro PC
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An external CD/DVD drive that can connect to the Aqua Compact Pro via USB cable, if you have original
CDs/DVDs of software that you wish to install on the Aqua Compact Pro PC
3. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the Aqua Compact Pro PC. The unit is not water resistant and
must be mounted in a dry location to avoid contact with water or excessive moisture. When locating the unit you should
consider:
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Routing of power, USB and NMEA cables to the unit
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Provision of sufficient space behind the unit for cable connections
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Getting access to the Aqua Compact Pro PC for plugging in USB devices and loading CDs/DVDs
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Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m
Installation Step 1
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Run a suitable 12v DC supply to the location where the Aqua Compact Pro PC will be mounted.
