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INSTALLATION MANUAL

SIMRAD
CX34/44/54

NavStation

183-3450-102 06134.20 English

Summary of Contents for CX34 NavStation

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL SIMRAD CX34 44 54 NavStation 183 3450 102 06134 20 English...

Page 2: ...tructions for the models listed below All models have the same keypad layout but will differ according to built in functions in the selected model Features CX34 44 54 CX34 44 54 D CX34 44 54 E CX34 44...

Page 3: ...l your local Simrad workshop Power source fuse and power cable Check that the DC power supplied to the unit is within the range of 10 to 32 volts Note that the appropriate fuse must be employed see fu...

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Page 5: ...ransducer connection 1 16 1 8 4 Interface connection 1 18 1 8 5 PC up download via NMEA connection 1 20 1 9 Installation of GPS DGPS antenna 1 21 1 10 Optional connections 1 22 1 11 Universal connecti...

Page 6: ...Table of contents Installation...

Page 7: ...setups etc should be noted in these two pages as they occur This information may be helpful if your unit has been updated with new software reset or in for service Radar setup Scanner type Scanner hei...

Page 8: ...Installation 1 2 CX34 44 54 NavStation Other important settings...

Page 9: ...8 3 220 mm 8 7 246 mm 9 7 78 mm 3 1 112 mm 4 4 188 mm 7 4 CX34 44 54 NavStation Installation 1 3 1 2 Installation of CX34 The unit can be flat or bracket mounted overhead bulkhead or console Bulkhead...

Page 10: ...ation 1 4 CX34 44 54 NavStation Flush mounting of CX34 Removable corner for flush mounting Minimum clearance incl cables 15 cm Refer to included template for instructions on flush mounting measurement...

Page 11: ...mm 8 8 245 mm 9 6 165 mm 6 5 75 mm 3 0 75 mm 3 0 CX34 44 54 NavStation Installation 1 5 1 3 Installation of CX44 The unit can be flat or bracket mounted overhead bulkhead or console Overhead mounting...

Page 12: ...4 4 192 mm 7 6 202 mm 7 9 208 mm 8 2 220 mm 8 7 Installation 1 6 CX34 44 54 NavStation Flush mounting of CX44 Removable corner for flush mounting Minimum clearance incl cables 11 cm Refer to included...

Page 13: ...m 3 7 75 mm 3 0 195 mm 7 7 CX34 44 54 NavStation Installation 1 7 1 4 Installation of CX54 The unit can be flat or bracket mounted bulkhead or console Overhead and bulkhead mounting is only possible i...

Page 14: ...8 1 297 9 mm 11 7 307 9 mm 12 1 318 mm 12 5 330 mm 13 Installation 1 8 CX34 44 54 NavStation Flush mounting of CX54 Removable corner for flush mounting Minimum clearance for cables 13 cm Refer to incl...

Page 15: ...ation The DS34 44 54 CX models are remote control units for all the main units in the CX34 44 54 serie The units with the same model numbers are identical in size e g DS44 CX and CX44 so the same inst...

Page 16: ...dual station and the main unit is a special pair twisted cable of 15 meters which consists of the following wires 1 6 1 Operation of Dual Station The main unit and the dual station operate in paralle...

Page 17: ...dar scanners RB714 5 6 7 8A an external power supply must be connected to the CX34 44 54 Be carefull to choose the correct supply box for the connected scanner The RS4050 is for the 2kW and 4kW scanne...

Page 18: ...Installation 1 12 CX34 44 54 NavStation 1 8 Electrical connections Page 1 12 and 1 13 are for CX34 Page 1 14 and 1 15 are for CX44 54...

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Page 20: ...Installation 1 14 CX34 44 54 NavStation Electrical connections continued Page 1 14 and 1 15 are for CX44 54 Page 1 12 and 1 13 are for CX34...

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Page 22: ...fuse rating in section 1 14 Specifications 1 8 3 Transducer connection Most transducers are supplied with a 10 meter cable for connection to the echosounder unit CX34 44 54 Push the female plug as fa...

Page 23: ...r 38 and 200 or 50 and 200kHz Single frequency Single frequency 50 or 200kHz 38 or 200kHz Two frequency 50 200kHz Warning Transducers containing speed log sensor e g Airmar B744V must never be connect...

Page 24: ...ng the interface cable SimNet is a high speed control and data network designed to integrate SimNet products into a complete system Ready made cables with small plugs makes it easy to run cables Only...

Page 25: ...Net power and termination The following simple rules should be observed when installing SimNet SimNet must be powered with 12 VDC and connected to the battery via circuit breaker and 5 amp fuse Do not...

Page 26: ...Installation 1 20 CX34 44 54 NavStation 1 8 5 PC up download via NMEA connection A PC can be connected to CX34 via the NMEA port or to CX44 54 via the NMEA2 port to enable exchange of waypoint and ro...

Page 27: ...beam areas Mounting of DGPS antenna MGL 3 Mount the antenna on a standard US 1 14 thread pipe or optional standard antenna mount Tighten firmly but only by hand no use of tools Attach the antenna cab...

Page 28: ...universal connection cable should be applied when connecting one or two transducers to either ECHO1 or ECHO2 port on CX44 54 or single transducer to the ECHO port on CX34 Transducers for CX44 54 are r...

Page 29: ...e running the transducer cable through a grounded conduit will greatly decrease the likelihood of interference Likewise the transducer cable should be run as far as possible from other electrical cabl...

Page 30: ...ng in shallow waters and or where the size of the transducer is critical Combi C50 200 or C38 200 combines two transducers and a temperature sensor in one housing It has a streamlined shape designed f...

Page 31: ...or fiberglass and metal hulls Do not use in wooden hulls Reference no 179 0401 003 B117 Housing Bronze Recommended for fiberglass and wooden hulls Airmar P66 Transom mount Frequency 50 200 kHz Beamwid...

Page 32: ...tes hull thickness Min no fairing 6 mm 1 4 Max with fairing 83 mm 3 1 4 Frequency 50 200 kHz Beamwidth 45 15 Cable length 10m 32 Depth information Ref no 179 0401 004 B45 Housing Bronze Recommended fo...

Page 33: ...e mounting loca tion and on deciding the method of installation that best suits the vessel Air bubbles and turbulence caused by the vessel s movement through the water will seriously degrade the trans...

Page 34: ...transducer protrudes from the hull the better the results will be Particularly at lower frequency operation 38 and 50kHz interference from propeller noise can be a significant problem This can be see...

Page 35: ...the same height as the smoke stack or mast radar waves may be blocked crating shadow zones or generating false echoes Therefore do not install the scanner at such a position B Install scanner forward...

Page 36: ...obstacles using the following equation Ls 0 4R D 2 m when R 15 m Ls 0 025R D 2 m when R 15 m where Ls distance to be shifted from keel line D diameter of obstacle on keel line R distance from scanner...

Page 37: ...cated at the bottom of the scanner unit during installation When the radar mast or mounting bracket has a curvature of more than 2 mm repair it or use spacers Mount base Do not use an edge that might...

Page 38: ...cm radome 4 kW Range up to 28 nm Rotation speed 20 50 rpm Beamwidth Horizontal 5 6 Vertical 30 The four bolts included with your radar equipment will suffice for mount base thickness of 9 to 14 mm 0...

Page 39: ...t surface the four pads included for support are to be placed according to this illustration To fit the pads peel off the paper and place them with the adhesive part onto the radome bottom The four bo...

Page 40: ...44 54 series RB714A Radome scanner 45 cm radome 2 kW Range up to 24 nm Rotation speed 24 rpm Beamwidth Horizontal 5 9 Vertical 25 DRILLING TEMPLATE The bolts included with your radar equipment will s...

Page 41: ...ange up to 36 nm Rotation speed 24 or 48 rpm Beamwidth Horizontal 3 9 Vertical 25 DRILLING TEMPLATE The bolts included with your radar equipment will suffice for mount base thickness of 9 to 14 mm 0 3...

Page 42: ...4ft Open array 4 kW Range up to 48 nm Rotation speed 24 or 48 24V rpm Beamwidth Horizontal 2 5 1 8 Vertical 22 RB717A Open scanner RB718A Open scanner 4 or 6 ft Open array 4 or 6 ft Open array 6 kW 12...

Page 43: ...n direction to direction of the arrow on the rotation base and fix the antenna in position using the four M8 acces sory bolts 1 13 3 Connecting cables length of cables see 1 14 Specifications Run the...

Page 44: ...ring 5 Attach the thick wires to the included 8 pin connector and the thin wires to the included 11 pin connector Fig 2 Fix connectors to PCB Fig 1 6 Replace the shield cover Be careful that no cable...

Page 45: ...heading Logo seal on side wall Fig 3 Fig 2 Pull cord White coax Green shield Yellow Blue Green Brown NC White Red Pull cord Blue Green Yellow Violet Pull cord 1 Orange Red Pull cord 1 CX34 44 54 seri...

Page 46: ...via the fixing plate 6 Refer to Fitting interconnecting cable for RB714A and RB715A further on in this section RB714A Connect 10 pin connector to X1 RB715A Connect 7 pin connector to X11 and 9 pin con...

Page 47: ...ern side Cable shield Fix connector on X1 Radome bottom Fixing plate Rubber ring Interconnection cable Inner shield X1 Connect here Radome bottom PCB CX34 44 54 series Installation 1 41 Fitting interc...

Page 48: ...e shield Fix connector on PCB X11 X12 Radome bottom Fixing plate Rubber ring Interconnection cable Inner shield X12 Connect here Radome bottom PCB X11 Connect here Installation 1 42 CX34 44 54 series...

Page 49: ...ng plate rubber seal and washer that secures the cable 6 Pass the cable through as shown in the diagram on next page 7 Replace the above items and tighten the bolts 8 Return the transceiver to its ori...

Page 50: ...terconnection cable Fixing bolt Fixing plate Interconnection cable Fixing bolt Rubber Cable inlet 5 10 mm Washer Fixing plate Cable shield terminal Scanner unit X11 X12 Installation 1 44 CX34 44 54 se...

Page 51: ...s pin numbers and wire colors The connecting cable is supplied with the radar scanner The 18 pin round connector is connected to the main unit s receptacle marked RADAR seen from solder side refer to...

Page 52: ...Installation 1 46 CX34 44 54 series Connector for the RB714A Radar scanner Connector for the RB715A Radar scanner...

Page 53: ...CX34 44 54 series Installation 1 47 Connector for the Open Scanners RB716A RB717A and RB718A...

Page 54: ...art up of radar function Initial start up after installation or after long storage 6 months the scan ner will need an extra 20 minutes to warm up so after Power on and going into Standby the radar fun...

Page 55: ...power backlight 640x480 pixel bonded with anti reflective coating CX44SV 10 ATFT color power backlight 640x480 pixel front glass with Anti Reflective coating Interfaces CX34 1 port in out NMEA0183 1 p...

Page 56: ...e 10 AT Main fuse 6A 3F High voltage fuse 200 mAF Radar motor fuse 3 16AT GPS section Receiver type 14 channel parallel C A code 8 state Kalman filter Accuracy Position DGPS 2 5 m RMS Position SDGPS 3...

Page 57: ...able Stretch AUTO PULSE VIDEO Trail wake 30 sec 1 2 5 10 15 30 min or permanent Radar radome multiVision scanners DX45 and DX60 Approvals FCC part 80 FCCID TPADX6000105 EU Declaration of Conformity 19...

Page 58: ...5 9 3 9 Vertical 25 25 Cables 10m 153 3002 012 153 3002 015 15m 153 3002 013 153 3002 016 20m 153 3002 014 153 3002 017 30m 153 3002 314 153 3002 317 40m 153 3002 414 153 3002 417 Radar open scanners...

Page 59: ...pth memory Picture speed True distance or time high medium low and freeze Noise filter User selectable on off Echo presen tation A scope and white line discrimination Temperature Sensor or NMEA Speed...

Page 60: ...ture 45 and 15 beam P66 600 W plastic transom mount triducer depth speed and temperature 45 and 15 beam P319 600 W plastic thru hull transducer 45 and 15 beam ST850 Speed and temperature only Dual fre...

Page 61: ...drop cable 24005729 Options for CX34 44 54 Simrad DataCards C MAP electronic charts NT and MAX WR20 RemoteCommander 6 channel NMEA Buffer RS5345 PC data cable 1 5 m 153 3002 024 Antenna cable 15 m RG...

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