Raymarine RAY63, Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

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7. If, required you can extend the power cable supplied with your radio, using suitably rated cabling.
Warning: 12 Volt dc only
This product must only be connected to a 12 volt dc power source.
Warning: Positive ground systems
Do not connect this unit to a system which has positive grounding.
In-line fuse and thermal breaker ratings
The following in-line fuse and thermal breaker ratings apply to your product:
In-line fuse rating Thermal breaker rating
10 A
7 A (if only connecting one device)
Note:
• The suitable fuse rating for the thermal breaker is dependent on the number of devices you are
connecting. If in doubt consult an authorized Raymarine ® dealer.
• Your product’s power cable may have a fitted in-line fuse. If not, add an in-line fuse to the
positive wire of your product’s power connection.
Grounding
This product is grounded through the 0 V dc negative wire on the power cable and does not require
a drain (shield) to be connected to the base station’s ground terminal.
Warning: Chassis grounding
Do NOT ground this product using the chassis ground terminal.
Grounding this product to a vessel’s RF ground may cause galvanic corrosion.
Power distribution
Recommendations and best practice.
• The product is supplied with a power cable, either as a separate item or a captive cable
permanently attached to the product. Only use the power cable supplied with the product. Do
NOT use a power cable designed for, or supplied with, a different product.
• Refer to the Power connection section for more information on how to identify the wires in your
product’s power cable, and where to connect them.
• See below for more information on implementation for some common power distribution scenarios:
Important:
• When planning and wiring, take into consideration other products in your system, some of which
(e.g. sonar modules) may place large power demand peaks on the vessel’s electrical system,
which may impact the voltage available to other products during the peaks.
• The information provided below is for guidance only, to help protect your product. It covers
common vessel power arrangements, but does NOT cover every scenario. If you are unsure
how to provide the correct level of protection, please consult an authorized dealer or a suitably
qualified professional marine electrician.
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