R D 3 0 1 U s e r m a n u a l
About this manual
Kongsberg Simrad AS makes
every effort to ensure that the
information contained within
this document is correct.
However, our equipment is
continuously being improved
and updated, so we cannot
assume liability for any errors
which may occur.
Note about wiring
A wrong type of cable has been used in the production of the first
series of RD301 repeaters. This applies to repeaters with serial
no. 030031 through 030050.
Two of the wires in the cable have a different
colour coding from the original:
- NMEA IN/OUT Brown wire
(originally white)
- DIMKEY Violet wire
(originally grey)
Other cables as marked on the rear wall of the
repeater.
GROUND WITH GROUND STUD
RED
BLUE
WHITE
BLACK
COLOUR
ORANGE
GREEN
GREY
DIM+
DIM-
COLOUR
YELLOW
DIMKEY
WIRING CONNECTING
SIGNAL
NMEA IN+
NMEA IN/OUT-
NMEA OUT+
+ 24V
- 24V
SIGNAL
DIMKEY
REMOTE
DIMMER
DIM-
DIM+
Environmental conditions according to
IEC60945
Supply voltage:
24 Vdc (20-32 V)
Power consumption:
3 W at 24 V
Display area, size:
20 x 11 mm
Operating temperature:
-15 to +55 degree C, according to IEC60945. To increase service
ability and life-time, we suggest the working temperature to be
held at 0 to +40 degrees C.
Storage temperature:
-20 to +70 degree C
Humidity:
10 - 90% relative, no condensation
Protection:
IP
56
Warning
The equipment to which this
manual applies must only be
used for the purpose for which
it was designed. Improper use
or maintenance may cause
damage to the equipment or
injury to personnel. The user
must be familiar with the
contents of the appropriate
manuals before attempting to
install, operate or maintain the
equipment.
Kongsberg Simrad AS dis-
claims any responsibility for
damage or injury caused by
improper installation, use or
maintenance of the equipment.
Service
All service requests should
be made to the local Kongs-
berg Simrad representative.
Adjustments and repairs
should only be performed by
qualified service engineers,
and unqualified repair attempts
will void the warranty.
Copyright
© 2003 Kongsberg Simrad AS
The information contained
within this document remains
the sole property of Kongs-
berg Simrad AS. No part of
this document may be copied
or reproduced in any form or
by any means, and the infor-
mation contained within is
not to be communicated to a
third party, without the prior
written consent of Kongsberg
Simrad AS.
Generic RS-232 Serial line
This cable comprises a multi-purpose serial
line. It provides interface with any peripheral
unit. One end of the cable connects to the local
unit (DTE) with a 9-pin ‘D’ connector, while
the other connects to the peripheral (DCE) as
described in the peripheral unit’s documenta-
tion.
Note that this cable does not support all the sig-
nals in the standard RS-232 specification.
W103 / Rev G
Standard RS-232 serial line
2
3
5
Rx
Tx
Ground
View
Local (DTE) 9-pin
‘D’ connector
Remote unit (DCE) to
be connected as described
in applicable documentation
Looking into
female 9-pin
D-pin connector
5
1
6
9
Looking into
male 9-pin
D-pin connector
1
5
9
6
Screen
To plug housing
3
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