Raymarine RVX1000, Installation Instructions Manual

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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.
Note:
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 Raymarine dealer or a
suitably qualified professional marine electrician.
Implementation — direct connection to battery
• The power cable supplied with your product may be connected directly to the vessel's battery,
via a suitably rated fuse or breaker.
• The power cable supplied with your product may NOT include a separate drain wire. If this is the
case, only the power cable’s red and black wires need to be connected.
• If the supplied power cable is NOT fitted with an inline fuse, you MUST fit a suitably rated fuse or
breaker between the red wire and the battery’s positive terminal.
• Refer to the inline fuse ratings provided in the product’s documentation.
• If you need to extend the length of the power cable supplied with your product, ensure you
observe the dedicated
Power cable extensions
advice provided in the product’s documentation.
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