Raymarine SmartPilot X-5R, Drive Installation & Setup

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8 SmartPilot X-5R Drive Installation and Setup Guide
Connections to other equipment
If Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a cable not
supplied by Raymarine, a Raymarine suppression ferrite MUST always be attached
to the cable near the Raymarine unit.
Compass
The compass is sensitive to magnetic influences and other potential sources of
interference including engines and VHF radio waves. To ensure optimum operation it
is essential to locate the compass correctly.
2.2 General cabling guidelines
• The power cable attached to the drive unit MUST be left intact. Coil and tie any
excess, do NOT cut or otherwise remove it.
• Do not mix ac and dc cables.
• Adhere to EMC guidelines (see page 7 ).
• Use Kopex conduit where appropriate to protect cables.
• Label all cables for easy identification
• Keep the Fluxgate compass cable separate from other cables.
Power cable requirement
An overview of the power cables is given in the following illustration.
CAUTION: Power cable
Using an incorrect size of power cable could reduce the power
supplied to the drive unit and therefore cause your SPX-5R Drive
system to malfunction. Ensure the correct cable size is used. If in
doubt, use a heavier gauge cable.
The requirement for power cables depends on the total length of the power circuit. In
the above illustration, that is the total length of Cable A + Cable B.
Distribution
panel
Course
Computer
Cable A
Cable B
Drive unit
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