NorthStar Navigation 800/628-4487, 978/897-6600 installation manual Mounting and wiring

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SECTION THREE: Installing and wiring the 2201 or 2301

Figure 8: Recommended separation distances between antennas

Mounting and wiring the 2201

To mount the 2201 onto a deck or any other flat surface:

1.Using the three screws and washers provided, mount the 2201 onto the flat surface using three holes on a 1.75-inch diameter circle (see Figure9 below).

φ1.750

1.00 -14UNS-2Bx 1.00 deep.

3x 3/16” - 32UNF - 2B x .48 deep. Mounting holes equally spaced around a 1.75” diameter circle.

Connector receptacle with 7 male contacts. Mating: Switchcraft EN3C7FC or equivalent.

Figure 9: Mounting the 2201 on a flat surface (viewed from below)

958 Installation Manual, Rev. A1

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Contents Integrated Navigation System Limited warranty policy Contents Page Checking the 958 package Section ONE Introducing958BDM-CA Bench-testing Section TWO Installing and wiringMounting Choosing the best 958 locationMounting recommendations Yoke-mounting Flush-mountingAvoiding cable wiring shortcuts WiringDo this Understanding the interface connectorsConnecting the 958 to ship’s power Electrical power requirementsSection TWO Installing and wiring Page Checking the 2201 and 2301 parts Section Three Installing and wiring the 2201 orChoosing the best mounting location Mounting and wiringTo mount the 2201 onto a deck or any other flat surface Mounting and wiringUsing a standard antenna mount Mounting the 2301 on an antenna mount Description Wire color Pin Re-fabricating the 958 connectorWiring connections for 2201/2301 cable Choosing the best 2701 mounting location Section Four Installing and wiringConnector 7-pin Connector 25-pin Function Connecting the 2701 toWiring connections for 2701 cable Choosing the best antenna mounting location Installing the AN205-P antennaConnecting the 2701 to the antenna Page Turning the 958 on and off Section Five Checking out the systemSelecting differential options Installation-test checklistSection SIX Interfacing the 958 system Wiring the connector pinsNmea connector pins Aux connector pins Configuring the Nmea output portsChoosing the output format Setup options for the Nmea portSetting Choices Displaying Nmea output sentences Choosing the lat/lon precision Choosing the talker IDChoosing the output rate Choosing the checksum settingChoosing the waypoint identification ID Selecting an independent Nmea output-port datumConfiguring the RS-232 port Using 200 ppnm outputUsing SC-104 Using copy port 1 and copy portConnecting the 958 to a video camera Connecting the 958 to a remote displayUsing the port off setting About the diagnostic settingTerminating the cable Connecting two Northstar unitsAssembling the cable 958 Function Pin # 958-to-958 wiringAUX Connector 952 Function 958 951 Pin # 941 Setting the anchor-watch alarm honk952/951/941 to 958 wiring Troubleshooting the 958 installation Section Seven Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 systemTroubleshooting installation problems Video Setup screen Then Troubleshooting the 2201 and 2301 installationTroubleshooting the 2701 and AN205-P installation Contacting Northstar Getting technical supportObtaining software updates Using the Dealer Express web pagesReturning a 958 for service Hearing from youSection Seven Troubleshooting and servicing the 958 system Page Physical features/environmental Interfacing Appendix a 958 system technical specifications958 technical specifications Performance Environmental 2201/2301 technical specificationsPhysical features Interfacing Waas 2701 technical specifications

978/897-6600, 800/628-4487 specifications

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