User manual RAYMARINE RAYSTAR 125 GPS RECEIVER

[. . . ] Studs (x2) Screws (x2) 3- way Scotchlok TM connectors (x5) What tools do I need to install it?. . . . Drill 6mm (1/4 in) Drill bit 20mm (13/16 in) Drill bit Phillips screwdriver Adhesive tape D7471_2 2 Safety notices RS125 GPS Receiver WARNING: Navigation aid Although this product has been designed to be accurate and reliable, many factors can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to navigation and should never replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. WARNING: Product installation This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat. WARNING: Electrical safety Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical connections. WARNING: Lithium battery This unit has a lithium battery fitted. [. . . ] Secure the receiver to the mounting surface using the two thumb nuts (these should be hand-tight only). To connect the RS125 using Scotchlok connectors. . . . 4 RS125 GPS Receiver 1 Using suitable wire clippers, remove the tinned ends from the individual cables. 2 Place the wires to be joined into the connectors, ensuring correct polarity and that the wires are fully pushed home. 3 Using a pair of pliers, crimp the connector bulb together ensuring that a secure connection has been made. 4 Ensure the cables are secured in a suitable position to prevent the joint being placed under strain. To connect to NMEA 0183. . . . Red (12 - 32 V /+) Yellow (NMEA out /+) Brown (RTCM in /+) Green (NMEA in /+) Shield (0V/ ground / -) NMEA sentences Output sentences: GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPRMC, GPDTM, GPGNS, GPVTG, PRAYA Input sentences: PRAYI, PRAYE, PRAYA Note: If the Brown (RTCM) and Green (NMEA in/+) wires are not used, they must be suitably grounded. If you do not have a breaker in the power circuit, an in-line 0. 5 A quick blow fuse should be fitted to the positive (red) lead of the cable. To connect to SeaTalk. . . . Red (12 V /+) Yellow (SeaTalk input/output / +) Brown (RTCM in / +) Green (connect with Red 12V wire/ +) Shield (0 V/ground / -) D7474_2 Note: If the Brown (RTCM) wire is not used, it must be suitably grounded to 0 Volts. If you do not have a breaker in the power circuit, an in-line 0. 5 A quick blow fuse should be fitted to the positive (red) lead of the cable. To connect to a C-Series or E-Series display using SeaTalk. . . . C-Series 5 RS125 GPS Receiver cable C-Series SeaTalk Pigtail Part No. R08050 Scotchlok connectors E-Series RS125 GPS Receiver cable To connect to an E-Series display using SeaTalk. . . . In SeaTalk network installations containing other power devices in addition to your Raystar 125 GPS receiver (e. g. ST series instruments, autopilot controllers, etc. ) you shoud not fix the red wire on your C-Series SeaTalk pigtail to the GPS receiver or overall SeaTalk network. If you are not using a land-based DGPS antenna on your Raystar 125 GPS receiver (most installations do not), you should connect the brown RTCM input to the shield wire (ground). This will prevent outside RF energy from inadvertently injecting noise into the system. To external alarm E-Series SeaTalk Pigtail Part No. E55054 To connect to a Personal Computer using NMEA Scotchlok connectors + 12 V RS125 GPS Receiver cable 9-pin Serial Cable Part No. E86001 0V If you are connecting your RS 125 GPS receiver to a PC, you will need a Serial Data Cable, Part No. Connect the Yellow from the RS 125 to the Yellow of the Serial Data Cable. Connect the Red from the RS 125 to the positive of your boat's 12 V DC power supply. Connect the Brown, Green and Shield from the RS 125 and a Black from the Serial Data Cable to your boat's ground. D7918_1 6 What do the lights mean?. . . . RS125 GPS Receiver Flashing RED Unit is in bootcode, either being upgraded or unable to boot. Flashing ORANGE Unit is running, but does not have a fix. Flashing GREEN Unit is running and has a fix. 1 flash every 2 seconds indicates NMEA connection. 1 flash every 4 seconds indicates SeaTalk connection. SOG/COG filter. . . . The integral SOG/COG filter fitted to your RS125 compensates for the oscillating motion of your boat to give a clearer indication of the boat's course and speed. Slow moving boats, or boats sailing in rough seas will benefit from a high filter setting, whereas a powerboat that can quickly change speed and direction will benefit from a low setting. [. . . ] It is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits. Your product can also be registered via our web site www. raymarine. com Handbook information To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this hadbook was correct as it wento press. Raymarine cannot accept any liability for any inaccuracies or ommissions it may contain. In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifications without notice. [. . . ]