Raymarine Quantum 2 Installation Instructions Manual

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Raymarine Quantum 2 Installation Instructions Manual Manual pdf 49 page image

4.3 Power connectionNote: A Y-adapter cable (part number A80308) is available for existing installations that alreadyuse a combined power/data cable from a Digital or HD Color Radome. The Y-adapter splits theexisting combined cable into the separate data and power connectors used by the scanner.Item Description Connects to:1 Power cable. Product’s power connector.2 Red cable (positive) Power supply’s positive terminal.3 Connection to 12 V / 24 V power supply. Power supply.4 Black cable (negative) Power supply’s negative terminal.In-line fuse and thermal breaker ratingsThe following in-line fuse and thermal breaker ratings apply to your product:In-line fuse rating Thermal breaker rating5 A 3 ANote:• The suitable fuse rating for the thermal breaker is dependent on the number of devices you areconnecting. If in doubt consult an authorized Raymarine dealer.• Your product’s power cable may have an in-line fuse fitted, if not then you must add an in-linefuse / breaker to the positive wire of your product’s power connection.Warning: Grounding not requiredThis product is fully insulated and does NOT require separate grounding.Power cable extensionThe product is supplied with a power cable, which can be extended if required.• The power cable for each unit in your system should be run as a separate, single length of 2-wirecable from the unit to the vessel's battery or distribution panel.• Raymarine recommends a minimum wire gauge of 14AWG (2.08 mm2) for any length of cableextension.• For all lengths of extension to the power cable, ensure there is a continuous minimum voltage atthe product’s power connector of 10.8 V with a fully flat battery at 11 V.Important: Be aware that some products in your system (such as sonar modules) can create voltagepeaks at certain times, which may impact the voltage available to other products during the peaks.Power distributionRecommendations and best practice.• The product is supplied with a power cable. Only use the power cable supplied with the product.Do NOT use a power cable designed for, or supplied with, a different product.Cables and connections 49