INSTALLATION:
1.1 Location:
Mount the AS07
-
0183 in a,
•
Sturdy outdoor location
, with
‘
line of sight
’
to the sky.
•
As close to the vehicle/boat
’
s center of gravity as possible.
Avoid mounting too high up, to
ensure a more accurate compass reading.
•
Minimum 0.3 metre from other
compasses (standard and steering).
•
Minimum 2 metres from a VHF antenna
.
•
Ensure the mounting location will not disrupt moving equipment
(eg. Radar)
•
Do NOT install near ferrous metals
or anything that can create a magnetic field such as:
magnetized materials, electric motors, electronic equipment, engines, generators, power/
ignition cables, and batteries.
•
Do not install within a steel/ magnetic container
,
including not within the hull of a steel boat/vehicle.
•
With the correct orientation.
AS07
-
0183 has two raised
lines on the tube, the center point of these should be
pointed straight forward, towards the front of the boat, as
illustrated.
If this is not possible, you can configure this adjustment to
+90 to –
90
degrees using the Windows configuration tool.
(See the full manual for more details)
The AS07
-
0183 has a standard G3/4 thread and is supplied with a corresponding base.
1.2 Wiring:
The AS07
-
0183 is designed to be used out of the box, for instant positional data to other NMEA
0183 devices. The default baud rate has been set as 4800bps, at 1Hz updating frequency.
Ensure power is turned OFF when connecting any wire of your device
. T
he AS07 connects
directly to your 12v power and NMEA 0183 device. No other connections or configuration is
generally required.
QK
-
AS07
-
0183
Wire
Function
Red
12V
-
24V POWER
Black (thin)
GND
Black (thick)
GND (shield)
Green
NMEA OUT / RS232 TX
Yellow
NMEA IN / RS232 RX
This is an overview only. Always familiarize yourself with the product manual and
the manuals of any connecting devices before installation. Designed to be
connected by an experienced installer.
USING THE OPTIONAL USB OUTPUT
QK
-
AS07
-
0183
2.2 Connecting to NMEA 0183 (RS232) devices
The AS07
-
0183 sends positional sentences, in the NMEA 0183
-
RS232 (single
-
ended) protocol.
For RS232 interface devices , these wires need to be connected.
TAKE CARE: There may be two GND connections on your connecting NMEA 0183
-
RS232 device. One is GND for the NMEA Connection and one is GND for Power.
Ensure you check the above table and your device
’
s documentation carefully before
connection.
2.3 Connecting to NMEA 0183 (RS422) devices
Although AS07
-
0183 sends out NMEA 0183 sentences via single end RS232 interface, it also sup-
ports RS422 (differential signal) for RS232 interface devices, these wires need to be connected
QK
-
AS07
-
0183 wire
Connection needed on RS232
device
NMEA
0183
Green: TX (NMEA OUT)
RX (NMEA IN)
Black (thick): GND shield
GND (sometimes called COM)
Black (thin): GND
GND (for Power)
POWER
Red: Power
12v—
14.4
v Power
QK
-
AS07
-
0183 wire
Connection needed on RS422
device
NMEA 0183
Green: TX (NMEA OUT)
NMEA IN
-
(sometimes called
NMEA/B or
-
Ve)
Black (thick): GND
shield
NMEA IN+ (sometimes called
NMEA/A or +Ve)
Black (thin): GND
GND (for Power)
POWER
Red: Power
12v—
14.4
v Power
