Raymarine CYCLONE, Installation Instructions Manual

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10.1 Radar power connections
The Cyclone Open Array Radar scanner must be powered via the supplied VCM100 Converter
Module.
Important:
Fuses (not supplied) are required for circuit protection for the Cyclone Radar:
12 V dc
• 15 A thermal fuse at breaker (x1)
• 20 A inline fuse on RED power cable (x1)
24 V dc
• 8 A thermal fuse at breaker (x1)
• 10 A inline fuse on RED power cable (x1)
1. Cyclone Open Array Radar scanner
2. Cyclone power cable (A80653)
3. VCM100 power converter
4. Power cable from vessel power supply to VCM100 (power cable not supplied)
5. Vessel power supply
The Cyclone Open Array Radar is intended for use on vessel DC power systems operating at 12
or 24 Volts DC.
• All power connections must be made via the VCM100 Voltage Converter Module.
• The radar scanner must NOT be connected directly to a battery.
• The radar scanner must be connected directly to the VCM100 only.
• Only one radar scanner must be connected per VCM100 unit. Each radar scanner in your system
requires a dedicated VCM100 unit.
• The power connection between the radar scanner and the VCM100 must be via an official
Raymarine power cable (a power cable is supplied with the radar).
• Do NOT cut and re-join any part of the power cable. A range of cable lengths and cable extensions
is available for longer cable runs (refer to p.86 — Accessories ).
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