Quick Start Guide for Aqua Compact Pro V1.00
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Aqua Compact Pro PC. It is recommended that your new computer is installed
by a professional installer.
The Aqua Compact Pro PC is 12v ONLY
and must not be connected directly to a 24v DC
supply. Please consult your dealer or with Digital Yacht on suitable 24v to 12v DC-DC adaptors.
Due to different battery banks, AC supplies, inverters, grounding, etc. on boats, always connect and
disconnect devices and cables to the Aqua Compact Pro PC with the PC and other devices turned off
–
particularly USB and Monitor cables.
2. Before you start
You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation:
A USB Keyboard and Mouse
A suitable Monitor with HDMI input (or DVI-D but you will need a suitable mini-HDMI to DVI-D cable)
Access to 12V DC power supply where the unit is to be installed
Crimps, terminal block or other connectors suitable for connecting DC/Signal wiring
M3 or M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location
If the Aqua Compact Pro PC has Windows pre-installed, then this will have been authorised with Microsoft during
production. If you are installing Windows yourself, don’t forget that you will need to authorise the copy of Windows by
either connecting the computer to the internet or ringing the Microsoft automated telephone authorisation system.
Other optional items you may wish to have with you during installation include;
Suitable USB Memory stick for transferring software and data
A powered USB hub if you intend to connect more than 4 USBs devices to the Aqua Compact Pro PC
An external CD/DVD drive that can connect to the Aqua Compact Pro via USB cable, if you have original
CDs/DVDs of software that you wish to install on the Aqua Compact Pro PC
3. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the Aqua Compact Pro PC. The unit is not water resistant and
must be mounted in a dry location to avoid contact with water or excessive moisture. When locating the unit you should
consider:
Routing of power, USB and NMEA cables to the unit
Provision of sufficient space behind the unit for cable connections
Getting access to the Aqua Compact Pro PC for plugging in USB devices and loading CDs/DVDs
Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m
Installation Step 1
Run a suitable 12v DC supply to the location where the Aqua Compact Pro PC will be mounted.
The Aqua Compact Pro PC typically consumes 1A at 12v but will consume more power if you are powering lots of
USB devices from the Aqua Compact Pro PC.
Ensure a suitable in-line fuse is fitted or circuit breaker (maximum 10A).
Run any USB or NMEA interfacing cables to the location where the Aqua Compact Pro PC will be mounted, but
do not make any connections yet.
