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2.4.5 Power Connection
The MBB300C can be connected to a power source in the following way (overcurrent protection
should be provided and should be sized in accordance with ABYC E-11, AC and DC ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS ON BOATS):
Directly with 9-36VDC power source using the green power terminal block found on the rear panel of
the MBB300C (see Figure 7).
a) Connect the power source negative terminal to the right hand terminal,
b) Connect the power source positive terminal to the center terminal.
Figure 7
– MBB300C Power Terminal Block
2.4.6 Power Sequencing
When the MBB300C is connected to an appropriate power source, you can use the power switch
located on the front panel (see Figure 4) to turn the MBB300C on or off. The MBB300C can also be
switched on and off by applying or removing power through an external switch or breaker. Any time
the power is reapplied to the MBB300C, it will turn on.
2.5
Configuring the MBB300C
In order to use the MBB300C, you must have it connected to the NMEA 2000
®
network.
The MBB300C will start up with the following warning screen:
Figure 8
– MBB300C Startup Screen
Positive (VDD)
Negative (Ground)
9-36 V
+
–
