3.2. Mounting and connections
3.2.1. Mounting the Multi S400 unit
The Multi unit must be mounted in a visible location and protected from any risk of
shocks. It should be placed more than 10cm from a compass and more than 50cm
from radio or radar antenna, far from all engines, fluorescent light, alternators and
radio or radar transmitters. It should be accessible from the rear; minimum depth
cabin side 50mm. The rear panel of the unit should be protected from humidity. The
mounting surface should be flat and of thickness less than 20mm.
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Drill a hole 50mm in diameter at the chosen location
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Unscrew the nut located on the rear of the unit
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Remove the adhesive protection around the unit
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Insert and position the unit in the mounting hole
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Screw back the nut
3.2.2 . Description of electrical connections
3.2.2.1. Bus connection
The bus link is provided by a 7-wire shielded cable, arranged as follows:
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Red
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Black
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Orange
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Yellow
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White
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Green
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Blue
3.2.2.2. Speed connection
The connection with the speed sensor is provided by a 30 cm shielded cable, fitted
with an 8-pin connector with bayonet locking.
Connector pins:
+12V DC
GND / NMEA (-) Input and Output
bus
NMEA input (+)
NMEA output (+)
Buzzer and external light
NC
1: Bare
2: Red
3: White
4: Brown
5: Yellow
6: Green
7: Bare
8: Colourless
Installation and Operation Manual S400 series
Ground
+12V DC
Thermistor -
Thermistor +
Sensor presence
Paddlewheel
Sounder ground
Sounder excitation
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