You can connect the radar processor to either the Northstar 6100i OR to the Northstar 8000i, but not
to both simultaneously.
10 kW radar processor interface connectors
Connector name
Connector function
Connects to...
Network
Ethernet communications for
the 8000i
8000i network, using the 8000i
network cable (NS00481X)
Power (+Ve and -Ve)
Power input
Ship's power 24 V DC ONLY (using
the power cable)
NMEA / Comms
Data communications (for the
6000i and 6100i systems
only)
Remote power control, relay
and ignition (for the 6000i,
6100i, and 8000i)
NMEA communications for
compass (for the 8000i only).
6000i or 6100i display unit, using
radar communications cable
(NS003107/NS003108)
6000i, 6100i, or 8000i remote
power signals, relay or ignition;
cable not supplied
8000i NMEA compliant compass;
cable not supplied
Scanner
Scanner communications
Scanner, using the
interconnection cable (NS003105
or NS003106)
Chassis Earth
Grounding point
Vessel's Ground using ground
wire
3.10.3.5
Earth the 10 kW scanner
The Earth bolt MUST be connected to the vessel's ground system.
Connect one end of the copper Earth plate (2) to the bolt (1) on the scanner. Connect the other end of
the Earth plate to the mounting location using the Earth bolt (3).
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