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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
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Mounting the Main unit
First, drill four
f
5.5–6 mm (0.22–0.24 in) holes to
mount the Main unit, using the unit’s base as a pat-
tern.
Securely mount the Main unit to a flat surface which
supports more than approximately 7 kg (15 lb), using
the six supplied bolts (M5×30 mm).
CAUTION: KEEP the Main unit at least 1 meter
(3.28 ft) away from your vessel’s magnetic
navigation compass.
Flat washer
Flat washer
Spring washer
Spring washer
Bolt
Nut
First, drill six
φ
5.5–6 mm (0.22–0.24 in)
holes to mount the MXP-5000.
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Power source requirement
CAUTION: Before connecting the DC power cable,
check the following important items. Make sure:
• Output voltage of the power source is 12 V/24 V
DC.
• DC power cable polarity is correct.
White : Positive
+
terminal
Black : Negative
_
terminal
Green* : Ground
* Main unit side is thinner black.
• Fuse rating of the DC power cable is correct. (The
15 A fuse is pre-installed.)
7.5 A : For a 24 V power source
15 A : For a 12 V power source
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Ground connection
To prevent electrical shocks and other problems,
ground the Main unit through the [GND] terminal. For
best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to
the nearest grounding point on the boat. The distance
between the [GND] terminal and the ground point
should be as short as possible.
