Raymarine A Series A50, Installation Instructions Manual

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Page 3: ...nts 16 Tools 17 Chapter 3 Cables and connections 19 General wiring instructions 20 Connection overview 21 Power connection 22 Sonar transducer connection 23 NMEA 0183 connections 24 SeaTalk connections 25 External GPS Connection 26 SeaTalkng connections 26 NMEA 2000 connection 27 Chapter 4 Location and mounting 29 Unit dimensions 30 Selecting a location for the unit 31 Bracket mounting 32 Panel mo...

Page 4: ...marine in the North America 48 Contacting Raymarine in Europe 49 Navionics contact details 49 Sirius contact details 50 Chapter 8 Technical Specification 51 Technical specification 52 Unit dimensions 53 NMEA Messages 54 Chapter 9 Accessories 55 Options and accessories 56 Mounting options 56 SeaTalk accessories 56 SeaTalkng accessories 56 Transducers and associated cables 57 Spare parts 58 ...

Page 5: ... and cable drain wires must be connected directly to the boats ground WARNING Service and Maintenance This product contains no user serviceable compo nents Please refer all maintenance and repair to authorized Raymarine dealers Unauthorized repair may affect your warranty CAUTION Switch off power supply Switch OFF the power supply to the unit before connecting or disconnecting any cables or connec...

Page 6: ...eir prudent use The A Series Multifunction Display and its charts do not therefore exclude the user from carrying the required official charts and documents Raymarine does not warrant that this product is error free or that it is compatible with products manufactured by any person or entity other than Raymarine This product uses digital chart data and electronic information from the Global positio...

Page 7: ...t be possible to meet all of these conditions in all situations To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC performance within the constraints imposed by any location always ensure the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical equipment Place equipment at least 5ft 1 5 m from any equipment trans mitting or cables carrying radio signals e g VHF radios cables and antennas ...

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Page 9: ...this handbook was correct as it went to press However Raymarine cannot accept lia bility for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain In addition our policy of continuous product improvement may change specifi cations without notice As a result Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between the product and the handbook ...

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Page 11: ...the installation This chapter provides information to help you prepare for the A Series installation Chapter contents 2 1 Handbook information on page 12 2 2 Installation overview on page 13 2 3 A Series systems on page 13 2 4 Pack contents on page 16 2 5 Tools on page 17 ...

Page 12: ... GPS Chartplotter Fishfinder A70 GPS Chartplotter A70D GPS Chartplotter Fishfinder This document is part of a series of books associated with the A Series displays A Series handbooks Additional handbooks You should also refer to separate instructions provided with any ancillary equipment All documents can be downloaded from www raymarine com handbooks Title Part number A Series Installation instru...

Page 13: ...on task Refer to 1 Plan your system Chapter 2 Planning the installation All installation instructions 2 Obtain all required equipment and tools Pack contents on page 16 Tools on page 17 Chapter 9 Accessories 3 Site all equipment Chapter 4 Location and mounting 4 Route all cables Chapter 3 Cables and connections 5 Drill cable and mounting holes Bracket mounting on page 32 Panel mounting on page 35 ...

Page 14: ... data collection and transfer is achieved by using a combination of the following data protocols SeaTalkng National Marine Electronics Association NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Note You may find that your system does not use all of the connection types or instrumentation described in this section D11238 2 Pilot Instrument SeaTalkng SeaTalk NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 A Series display Sonar transducer Power IN SeaTa...

Page 15: ...data receiver and a transmitter together e g a compass sensor transmitting heading to a radar display This information is passed in sentences each of which has a three letter sentence identifier It is therefore important when checking compatibility between items that the same sentence identifiers are used some examples of which are VTG carries Course and Speed Over Ground data GLL carries latitude...

Page 16: ...dels All models contain the following items D11006 1 Display unit Suncover Mounting bracket Power NMEA cable Fixing pack Power NMEA cable dustcap SONAR cable dustcap Description Part No A Series display Quick release mounting bracket R62161 Bracket fixing pack Includes screws and O ring R32113 Suncovers A50 A50D A57D A70 A70D R62158 R62159 R62160 Sonar cable dustcap Power NMEA cable dustcap 6 56 2...

Page 17: ...ns and accessories see Accessories on page 55 2 5 Tools You will need the following tools to install your display unit Description Part No P58 Transducer pack P48 Transducer pack A102138 A102140 Note The transducer includes an 25 ft 7 62 m flying lead for connection to the A Series unit D11236 1 Triducer pack D11007 1 Adhesive tape Power drill Jig saw File 40 mm 1 9 16 in hole cutter panel mountin...

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Page 19: ...eneral wiring instructions on page 20 3 2 Connection overview on page 21 3 3 Power connection on page 22 3 4 Sonar transducer connection on page 23 3 5 NMEA 0183 connections on page 24 3 6 SeaTalk connections on page 25 3 7 External GPS Connection on page 26 3 8 SeaTalkng connections on page 26 3 9 NMEA 2000 connection on page 27 See also For details of cable spares and accessories refer to Chapte...

Page 20: ...es through a bulkhead or deckhead using a cord attached to the connector This could damage the connections You should always route data cables as far apart from other equipment and cables as possible as far away from high current carrying AC and DC power lines as possible as far away from antennas as possible Strain relief Ensure adequate strain relief is provided Protect connectors from strain an...

Page 21: ... 3 Cables and connections 21 3 2 Connection overview The cable connections are made to the rear of the display unit GPS Chartplotter GPS Chartplotter Fishfinder unit D models PWR NMEA Chart plotter D11013 1 D11014 1 PWR NMEA SONAR Chart plotter Fishfinder ...

Page 22: ...sible A Series power cable A Series power cable extension The following restriction applies to any extension to the power cable Fuses circuit protection WARNING Grounding This display is not intended for use on positive ground boats The power input cable drain wires must be connected directly to the boats ground Data Ship s ground D11354 1 PWR NMEA SONAR Chart plotter Fishfinder A Series display R...

Page 23: ...hart plotter Fishfinder A Series display D11240 1 Cable Part No Notes 7 62 m 25 ft flying lead Attached to transducer Extension cables Small 7 way connector 3 m 9 8 ft Extension cable E66074 Used with the following transducers P48 P58 P74 B744V B60 P36 Transducer converter cables Large 7 way male Small 7 way female E66066 Used with DSM 300 transducers B117 P319 P79 B258 B744VL Large 9 way male Sma...

Page 24: ...White IN ve Green IN ve Yellow OUT ve OUT ve OUT ve IN ve Brown OUT ve IN ve Orange White IN ve Orange Green IN ve Orange Yellow OUT ve OUT ve OUT ve IN ve Orange Brown OUT ve IN ve NMEA 0183 DEVICE 4 8k to 38 4 k baud NMEA 0183 DEVICE 4 8k to 38 4 k baud PWR NMEA SONAR Chart plotter Fishfinder A Series display Cable Part No Notes 2 m 6 56 ft A50 A57 A70 Power and NMEA Cable R62157 Supplied with A...

Page 25: ...83 converter SeaTalk connection 12V dc Power Supply NMEA SeaTalk Converter SeaTalk SeaTalk Course computer SeaTalk instrument SeaTalk instrument D11242 1 ST6002 controller A Series display PWR NMEA SONAR Chart plotter Fishfinder A Series display D11243 1 5 A fused 12 V dc supply SeaTalk devices NMEA SEATALK ALARM OUT IN OUT RS232 SEATALK NMEA Screen Red Yellow Green White Yellow Brown ...

Page 26: ...es has a rear connector for SeaTalkng systems It can use SeaTalkng to communicate with SeaTalkng instruments e g ST70 SeaTalkng autopilots e g ST70 with SmartPilot SPX course computer SeaTalkng cables The SeaTalkng system uses the following cables and connections SeaTalkng power The SeaTalkng bus requires a 12 V power supply This may be pro vided from Connection Cable Notes Backbone cables various...

Page 27: ...Talkng system 3 9 NMEA 2000 connection NMEA 2000 devices are connected using the SeaTalkng bus The A Series can display data received from NMEA 2000 devices e g data from compatible engines You may connect NMEA 2000 compatible devices using appropriate adaptor cables A Series display Autopilot Course Computer 12 V 24 V dc 12 V dc Data D11241 1 ENTER CANCEL MENU ENTER CANCEL MENU Power Supply SeaTa...

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Page 29: ... instructions for siting and mounting the A Series unit Chapter contents 4 1 Unit dimensions on page 30 4 2 Selecting a location for the unit on page 31 4 3 Bracket mounting on page 32 4 4 Panel mounting on page 35 See also For the optional panel mounting kit accessory refer to Mounting options on page 56 ...

Page 30: ...sions for the A Series Multifunction Displays are as follows A B C D E A50 A50D mm 200 14 142 14 42 60 97 73 30 13 inches 7 88 5 60 1 68 3 85 1 20 A57D mm 226 64 158 64 42 60 97 73 21 88 inches 8 84 6 25 1 68 3 85 0 86 A70 A70D mm 233 14 170 64 42 60 97 73 15 88 D11005 1 A D C B E inches 9 12 6 72 1 68 3 85 0 63 A B C D E ...

Page 31: ...perpendicular to the display Avoid locations where excessive reflection will occur in normal use Access The mounting location should be easily accessible to enable op eration of the front panel controls There must be sufficient space behind the unit to enable cable connections to the rear panel connectors avoiding tight bends in the cables Electrical interference Select a location that is far enou...

Page 32: ...1 Preparing the bracket 2 Installing the base plate 3 Re assembling the bracket 4 Installing the unit Preparing the bracket Before the mounting bracket can be installed it is necessary to break it down into its component parts CAUTION Use the mounting template The unit is supplied with a mounting template use this to locate the correct position for the bracket and its fasteners D11004 1 D11009 1 1...

Page 33: ... can be damaged then use the hole saw to remove the material from the cable hole 4 Use the file to remove any burrs from around the cable hole 5 Drill a 9 16 3 mm pilot hole at each of the marked screw positions 6 Carefully place the O ring 10 in the groove on the underside of the base plate 7 Pass the power cable and if applicable the sonar and SeaTalkng cables through the centre hole of the base...

Page 34: ...nism should be on the right hand side of the bracket when installed 3 Refit the locking ring and rotate clockwise to secure it in position 4 Refit the screws to secure the locking ring in position 5 Pass the cable s through the centre hole of the cable seal and place the seal in position ensuring that the cable channels locate at the rear of the mounting bracket 6 Place the cable s into the cable ...

Page 35: ...e required viewing angle and lock in position by moving the locking lever towards you until a positive click is felt The display is now locked in position You can change the viewing position at any time by releasing the locking lever backwards until a positive click is felt move the unit to the new position and moving the locking lever forward until a posi tive click is felt 4 4 Panel mounting Req...

Page 36: ...d on the template to accept the securing studs 6 Use the file to carefully remove any rough edges around the cut out 7 Make sure that the unit fits into the cut out 8 Remove the unit from the cut out and place the gasket onto the rear of the unit 9 Fix the four securing studs into the rear of the unit 10 Connect the cables to the display unit as described in Chapter 3 Cables and connections 11 Sli...

Page 37: ...nd settings you should make once the hardware installation is complete Chapter contents 5 1 Initial power on test on page 38 5 2 External GPS setting on page 38 5 3 GPS Check on page 39 5 4 Transducer check on page 39 5 5 Set the language on page 40 See also For all other settings refer to the user reference manual ...

Page 38: ...e set at first time Power on 1 Use the trackpad Up Down keys to select the first Page Set in the list 2 Press OK 5 2 External GPS setting When using an external GPS antenna you must disable the internal GPS Failure to do this will result in no GPS fix being available To disable the internal GPS 1 Press and hold the PAGE MENU key to open the setup menu 2 Use the trackpad up down to select the Inter...

Page 39: ...ed in the data bar under VES POS Note A solid circle on the chart indicates that neither heading nor Course Over Ground COG data is available 5 4 Transducer check Select the fishfinder page 1 Press PAGE MENU to show the available pages in the toolbar 2 Press PAGE MENU to switch between the available pages 3 Press OK when the fishfinder is displayed Check data With the fishfinder active you should ...

Page 40: ... the trackpad up down to select the System Setup menu 3 Use the trackpad right to open the sub menu 4 Use the trackpad to select the Language options 5 Select from the languages available 6 Press OK to accept and save the change 7 Press OK again to return back through the menus to the normal display English US English UK Chinese Danish Dutch Finnish French German Greek Icelandic Italian Japanese K...

Page 41: ...diagnose and correct any problems with the installations Chapter contents 6 1 Power up on page 42 6 2 GPS on page 43 6 3 Fishfinder Sonar transducer on page 44 6 4 System data on page 45 See also For display software updates Visit www raymarine com and follow the links to customer support and the latest soft ware updates ...

Page 42: ...lem Possible causes Possible solutions The display does not power up Problem with power to the unit Check relevant fuses and breakers Check that the power supply cable is sound and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion Check that the power source is of the correct voltage and sufficient current ...

Page 43: ...ation with a better view of the sky External GPS antenna in poor position External GPS installation problem Ensure GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky Refer to manufacturers handbook for installation details External GPS connection fault Ensure that GPS connections and cabling are correct External GPS equipment fault Ensure that the GPS is functioning correctly refer to manufacturers handbook ...

Page 44: ...ible solutions No data source for the fishfinder Cable connection fault to transducer Check that the transducer cable is sound and that all connections are tight and free from corrosion Transducer or connection incompatible with A Series unit Refer to list of compatible transducers Transducers and associated cables on page 57 Contact Raymarine technical support ...

Page 45: ...le solutions Instrument or other system data is not displayed Data source e g ST70 instrument is not operating Check the source of the missing data e g ST70 instrument Refer to the manufacturers handbook for the equipment in question Software mismatch between equipment may prevent communication Contact Raymarine technical support ...

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Page 47: ...tains information to help diagnose and correct any problems with the installations Chapter contents 7 1 Raymarine technical support on page 48 7 2 Navionics contact details on page 49 7 3 Sirius contact details on page 50 See also For additional and regional contact details visit www raymarine com ...

Page 48: ...tment and details of worldwide Raymarine agents If you don t have access to the web contact Technical Support where specialists are available to answer questions about installing operating and trouble shooting all Raymarine products Contacting Raymarine in the North America You can contact Raymarine in the US either using the website as detailed above or by calling one of the telephone numbers bel...

Page 49: ...England Tel 44 0 23 92714713 Fax 44 0 23 92661228 7 2 Navionics contact details For questions about Navionics cartography contact Navionics directly through their website www navionics com or contact Navionics customer support If you wish to file a report of an error or omission on a Navionics chart please provide the information to Navionics web site Discrep ancy Report section at the link below ...

Page 50: ...A Series display Installation instructions 7 3 Sirius contact details For questions about the Sirius marine weather service contact www sirius com marineweather 1 800 869 5480 For questions about the Sirius audio contact www sirius com 1 888 539 SIRIUS ...

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Page 52: ...ed unit Temperature 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 158 F Relative humidity 75 Weight 2 25 lbs 1 02 kg dash mounted 3 09 lbs 1 40 kg bracket mounted Data connections NMEA 0183 Input x2 NMEA 0183 Output x2 Set 4800 9600 or 38400 Baud as required SeaTalkng Sonar Transducer 7 way connector Compact flash slot GPS 12 channel Active Antenna design Frequency of operation 1575 43 Mhz 1Mhz C A code L1 Sensitivity 159...

Page 53: ...Hz Freshwater Transmit Power 400W RMS Freshwater Depth Range 1 foot to 600 feet resolution Automatic selection Cartography Navionics cartography for appropriate region Chart Modes Head Up Course Up or North Up selectable True or Magnetic bearings Relative or True Motion CE approvals conforms to Standard applied Sections 9 and 10 of EN 60945 2002 EMC Compliance Europe 2004 108 EC EMC Australia and ...

Page 54: ...VHW VLW VTG ZDA NMEA 2000 messages PGN Transmissions 126996 126464 129025 129029 129044 129539 129045 129540 129550 129551 126992 129026 1298259 129291 129283 130577 129284 129302 128275 129033 129301 130310 127489 127488 127505 127237 127245 127250 130578 128267 60928 59392 130306 127498 PGN Receptions 126208 126464 129025 129029 129044 129539 129045 129540 129550 129551 126992 129026 1298259 129...

Page 55: ... de info busse yachtshop de 55 9 Chapter 9 Accessories This section contains optional hardware and cable items and spare replacement parts Chapter contents 9 1 Options and accessories on page 56 9 2 Spare parts on page 58 ...

Page 56: ...ay 3 m SeaTalk extension cable D285 5 m SeaTalk extension cable D286 9 m SeaTalk extension cable D287 20 m SeaTalk extension cable D288 12 m SeaTalk extension cable E25051 Description Part No Notes Backbone Kit A25062 Includes 2 x 5 m Backbone cable 1 x 20m Backbone cable 4 x T piece 2 x Backbone terminator 1 x Power cable SeaTalk ng 400mm spur A06038 SeaTalk ng 1m spur A06039 SeaTalk ng 3m spur A...

Page 57: ...alk ng T Piece A06028 SeaTalk ng E Piece A06064 SeaTalk ng Blanking plug A06032 Description Part No Notes Description Part No Notes Standard Transducer cables Small 7 way connector 3 m 9 84 ft Extension cable E66074 Used with the following transducers P48 P58 P74 B744V B60 P36 If using a B60 transducer you will need the E66066 converter cable Transducer converter cables Large 7 way male Small 7 wa...

Page 58: ... 9 2 Spare parts The following replacement spares are available Item Part A50 A57 A70 Power and NMEA Cable R62157 A50 A50D Suncover R62158 A57D Suncover R62159 A70 A70D Suncover R62160 A50 A57 A70 Quick Release Bracket R62161 Quick release bracket fixing pack Includes screws and O ring R32113 ...

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