1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your MUX100 NMEA Multiplexer. It is recommended that this product is
installed by a professional installer.
Before operating the unit you should familiarise yourself with this Quick Start Guide and the
user manuals for any equipment you wish to connect it to.
2. Before you start
You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation:
The MUX100 NMEA Multiplexer
Suitable cable and connectors to join the MUX100 to your existing NMEA0183 equipment.
Access to 12V or 24V DC power supply where the unit is to be installed.
M3 or M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location.
When installing and checking NMEA0183 interfaces, it is sometimes useful to have an Light Emitting Diode
(LED) for checking the presence of electrical signals (see our Tech Note 00019-2011).
3. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the MUX100. The unit is water resistant; however it
should be installed below deck in a dry location. When locating the unit you should consider:
Routing of power and data cables to the unit.
Provision of sufficient space below the unit for cable connections.
Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m.
Installation Step 1
Run the power cables from the fuse/circuit breaker panel to the MUX100.
Ensure that the supply is
connected via a suitable 1A fuse or circuit breaker (not supplied).
If connecting the MUX100 to
the same power circuit as other marine equipment, a suitable in-line 1A fuse should be fitted in the
positive power connection to the unit.
Run the NMEA0183 interfacing cables to the MUX100.
Do not make any connections yet.
If you wish to connect the MUX100 to a PC that only has USB connections and no serial COM
ports, it will be necessary to use a suitable Serial to USB Adaptor. Digital Yacht can supply a
suitable adaptor, please contact the dealer that you purchased the MUX100 from for details.
Installation Step 2
Fix the MUX100 to a bulkhead or flat surface using suitable fixings (not supplied). Note that the unit
may be installed in any orientation.
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