Raymarine RS130 GPS, Installation Instructions Manual

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3.7 Power connection
The power for the GPS receiver is provided by the SeaTalk ng system.
• The SeaTalk ng GPS receiver must be connected to a SeaTalk ng
backbone, via a SeaTalk ng 5–way connector block, T-piece
connector, or inline terminator.
• The SeaTalk ng system requires only ONE 12 V power source.
This can be provided by:
– A battery.
– A Raymarine course computer, via a SeaTalk system or a
SeaTalk ng system.
If your vessel has a 24 V supply a suitable voltage convertor is
required.
• The power source must be protected by a 5 A fuse or a circuit
breaker providing equivalent protection.
• SeaTalk ng cables carry both data and power signals. The power is
supplied to the GPS receiver via the spur cable.
• Refer to the SeaTalk ng reference manual for more information on
general SeaTalk ng power requirements.
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