Simrad FS70 -, Operator'S Manual

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FS 70 Installation Instructions
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USB/RS232 Dual Channels Telemetry Converter part number 901-80010000
4.2.9 Connecting a GPS
The GPS NMEA 183 output can be connected to the serial port at the rear of the processing
unit. The interconnect cable is not supplied.
The pin connections for your GPS input/output PC/RS232 are as follows:
• Pin number “2” - 232 Rx,
• Pin number “3” - 232 Tx,
• Pin number “5” - GND.
4.2.10 Connecting a Echo Sounder
The FS 70 Processor Unit may be connected to an echo sounder for display of the trawl unit
depth on the sounder. This is made via the RS232 serial port on the rear panel of the
processing unit or an RS232/USB converter. The processor will output the Temperature
and the Depth from the trawl integrated sensor module in the NMEA 0183 format.
If port “B” is not available you will have to install an additional serial card or install an
RS232/USB external converter.
4.2.11 Connecting a Heading Sensor
If you need to connect a heading sensor output to the serial port at the rear of the processing
unit, you will have to install an additional serial card in the Processing Unit or install an
RS232/USB external converter. The pinout for your heading sensor input/output RS232
connection is as follows:
• Pin number “2” 232 Rx,
• Pin number “3” 232 Tx,
• Pin number “5” GND.
For additional information, please refer to the User’s Guide supplied with the system.