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power cable when the unit is not in use. When you are not using the unit, you should always shut off power to the power cable, especially when the power cable is disconnected from the unit.
If possible, keep the power cable away from other boat wiring, especially the engine's wires. This will provide the best isolation from electrical noise. If the cable is not long enough, splice #18 gauge wire onto it. The power cable has two wires, red and black. Red is the positive lead, black is negative or ground. (There is also a white wire to power an optional external speaker for some units.) Make sure to attach the
For example, if you have to extend the power cable to the battery or power buss, attach one end of the fuse holder directly to the battery or power buss. This will protect both the unit and the power cable in the event of a short. It uses a
To power a NMEA 2000 buss, also connect NMEA 2000 Power cable to the boat's battery.
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3 amp fuse
Data Cable NMEA 2000 Power Cable
Power connections for LCX-20C sonar/GPS unit.
NOTE:
If you're powering a NMEA 2000 buss, you will attach both the NMEA 2000 Power cable and the unit's Power Supply cable to the boat's battery. To attach the NMEA 2000 Power cable, connect the red wire to battery's + and black and shield wires to battery's
WARNING:
This product must be independently fused with the enclosed
If a malfunction happens inside the unit, extensive damage can occur if the enclosed fuse is not used. As with
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