SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 6000i system
6000i
Installation Manual, Rev. G
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Wiring a high-power output
The 6000i’s honk signal is an open-collector output limited to 100mA at 50 volts. If you need a
higher current or voltage, connect an external relay as shown in Figure 16.
Connecting an external alarm
A loud external alarm can be connected to the
6000i
. The alarm, called a honker, can be
programmed as described above to sound when the anchor watch function detects that the anchor
may be dragging, or to sound when any alarm occurs. The alarm is wired to pin #14 on the NMEA
connector. See Figure 17 below for wiring. You can use Radio Shack part number 273-060 or an
equivalent, or you can connect the alarm output to a relay that sounds the general alarm on the
vessel.
Using 200 ppnm output
The
6000i
provides an open-collector transistor output (on pin 14) that’s programmed to produce
200 pulses per nautical mile. The emitter of the NPN transistor is connected to ground, and its
collector connects to the output pin (see Figure 16: ”Wiring for 200 PPNM output,” below). The
output can sink 100mA, and can withstand a maximum positive voltage of 50 volts. If the output
connects to an inductive device such as a relay, a spike suppression diode such as a 1N4001 should
be connected across the load. Connect the cathode to the power (+) side of the device and the anode
to the
6000i
output pin side. The output is normally open, switching to ground for 80ms. It supports
speeds from zero to 100 knots (clamps at 100kt).
Figure 16: Wiring for 200 PPNM output
Figure 17: Pin 14 external alarm connection
Summary of Contents for 6000i
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Page 8: ...SECTION ONE Introducing the 6000i Page 4 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 16: ...SECTION TWO Installing and wiring the 6000i Page 12 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 30: ...SECTION FOUR Networking the Northstar 6000i Page 26 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 34: ...SECTION FIVE Checking out the system Page 30 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 48: ...SECTION SIX Interfacing the 6000i system Page 44 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 56: ...APPENDIX A 6000i system technical specifications Page 52 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...