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AquaPro 2 PC Quick Start Guide
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your AquaPro PC. It is recommended that your new computer is installed by a
professional installer.
Do not disconnect the White wire from the Red on the main power/data cable until you have read and
understood the Remote Switch operation (Installation Step 3+4) explained in this Quick Start Guide.
2. Before you start
You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation:
A USB Keyboard and Mouse
A suitable Monitor with VGA or HDMI input
Access to 12V or 24V DC power supply where the unit is to be installed
Crimps, terminal block or other connectors suitable for connecting DC/Signal wiring
M3 or M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location
If the AquaPro PC has Windows pre-installed, you will need to authorise this 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;
Suitable USB Memory stick for transferring software and data
A momentary action push button switch (push to make) if you want a remote power switch
A powered USB hub if you intend to connect more than 6 USBs devices to the AquaPro PC
Original CDs/DVDs of the software you wish to install on the AquaPro PC
3. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the AquaPro PC. The unit is not water resistant and should be
mounted in a dry location where it will not come in to contact with water or excessive moisture. When locating the unit you
should consider:
Routing of power and USB cables to the unit
The unit must be located in a dry location
Ensure that the unit is sited in a well ventilated area, to avoid excessive heat build up
Provision of sufficient space behind the unit for cable connections
Getting access to the AquaPro PC for plugging in USB devices and loading CDs/DVDs
Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m
Installation Step 1
Run a suitable 12v or 24v supply to the location where the AquaPro PC will be mounted.
The AquaPro PC normally consumes around 4A at 12v but will consume more power if you are powering lots of
USB devices from the AquaPro PC.
Ensure a suitable in-line fuse is fitted or circuit breaker (maximum 10A).
Run any USB or NMEA interfacing cables to the location where the AquaPro PC will be mounted.
Do not make any connections yet.
The USB Interface Standard specifies that USB cables should be no longer than 5m without using a
special powered USB extender cable
– ensure that the total USB cable length from the AquaPro PC to any
USB device is < 5m.
