Step Five: Connecting Remote Monitoring Unit(s)
The Remote Monitoring Units (RMU) are display extensions of the Main
Control Unit. On larger vessels, one or more RMUs are typically installed
in locations where they can be easily monitored.
Two mounting configurations are offered: Surface / Bulkhead mount
(identical to the Main Control Unit), and a panel mount design for
installing into Consoles or Helm Stations. A full size template is included
for panel mounting. Panel mount units have an integral gasket on the
underside of the flange to seal against moisture ingress in wet locations.
Both configurations are IP 66 Rated.
Surface mount remote units have their connector on the bottom like the
MCU and Panel mount versions have their connector on the back.
NOTE*
This part of the installation involves connecting to an existing NMEA
2000 network or (in the absence of a NMEA 2000 network), creating a
private SmartSeal system network. If not familiar with these types of
networks please read the Fundamental Network Tips pp.xx before
beginning.
For NMEA 2000 Installations:
Locate the point of the NMEA 2000 network where tie in will be easiest.
Ideally this will be centrally located and relatively close to the 12V power
source connection. If there are unused/ terminated tee connectors
available, run drop cables from them to the MCU and RMU units. If there
are no unused connections available, you must add them by inserting
tees to the existing network as follows:
Connect two N2K tee connectors together using the mating side legs.
Insert this tee assembly into the backbone run such that both remaining
side connectors are connected to their mating counterparts of the
existing network. Use the two new tee connections to connect the MCU
and RMU(s).
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