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-Relief GmbH
Bank: UniCredit Bank Austria AG
FN: 206478w, HG Wien
Handelskai 388 / Top 632
Swift/BIC: BKAUATWW
VAT No.: ATU 51115305
1020 Vienna, Austria, Europe
IBAN: AT24 1100 0085 7396 5400
Tax No. 014/3645
www.1st-Relief.com
EORI: ATEOS1000001609
2.7
Hardware Installation
2.7.1
Electrical connections
Please see the Appendix B of this manual for details of the power, data and RF cables
supplied.
Using the two co-axial leads supplied connect the down-lead from a VHF antenna to the
VHF antenna port and connect the down-lead of a GPS antenna to the GPS antenna port.
Please see Appendix A for a block diagram of the antenna installation.
Connect a 12 VDC or 24 VDC, capable of supplying 2A peak to the DC power lead (red =
positive, black = negative).
2.7.2
Physical Mounting, Standard Operation Position
The unit shall be mounted with the mounting plate on a vertical bulkhead with the cables in
the down position. The mounting location should be protected from the weather (e.g. rain,
snow, ..) and direct water spray. Normally this would be under the helm station or in the
cabin.
It is recommended that the unit is attached to a solid surface with Phillips self tapping head
screws (10-32 x 1,2). Please see Appendix C for the mounting plates exact dimensions.
WARNING:
Only the cables provided with the NAUTICAST B2 unit should be used to connect antennas,
power and display devices so as to maintain the integrity of the enclosure.
WARNING:
Do not connect the NAUTICAST B2 unit to a main (line) AC electrical supply, as it could
cause electric shock or fire. Length of Data/Power Cable connection must not exceed 3
meters.
CAUTION:
Do not connect the NAUTICAST B2 unit to a DC supply exceeding 24 VDC or reverse the
supply polarity, because it may cause damage to the unit. Ensure that the power supply is
limited in accordance with EN 60950-1:2006 and protected with fuse or breakers not
exceeding the specifications listed in this manual.CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to
connectors during installation!
CAUTION:
The NAUTICAST B2 unit is designed for operation in the temperature range -25 °C to +55 °C.
Do not install (or use) the NAUTICAST B2 unit in environments which exceed this range.
CAUTION:
Do not install the NAUTICAST B2 unit in an environment where there is excessive water
exposure.
