4.11 Thermal camera connectionYou can connect a thermal camera to your gS Seriesmultifunction display.The camera is usually connected via a Raymarinenetwork switch. If you want to use the optionalJoystick Control Unit (JCU) with the camera thismust also be connected to the network switch. Acomposite video connection is required between thecamera and the multifunction display.T200 Series thermal camera direct connection3 4D12840-12151. T200 Series fixed mount thermal camera.2. Multifunction display.3. Ethernet coupler.4. RayNet to RJ45 SeaTalkhs adaptor cable.5. Video cable.When connecting a T200 Series thermal camera to agS Series multifunction display the camera can besupplied Power over Ethernet (PoE) by the display.Refer to the Power over Ethernet (PoE) section fordetails on PoE assignment.T300 / T400 Series thermal camera connection.23456D12899-1187SeaTalkhs / RayNetSeaTalkhs / RayNetSeaTalkhs / RayNet1. Multifunction display.2. Network switch.3. Joystick Control Unit (JCU) (optional).4. RJ45 SeaTalkhs to RayNet cable.5. Ethernet coupler.6. PoE injector (only required if using the optionalJCU).7. Thermal camera.8. Video cable.Important notes• You can control the thermal camera using yourmultifunctional display. The Joystick Control Unit(JCU) is optional, but can be used in conjunctionwith the multifunctional display to control thethermal camera if required.• “Dual payload” thermal cameras include 2independent lenses; 1 for thermal (infrared) and1 for visible light. If you only have 1 display youshould only connect the video cable labelled “VIS/ IR” (visible light / infrared) to the display. If youhave 2 or more displays you should connect 1cable to each display.• You can only view the thermal camera image onthe multifunction display to which the camera isphysically connected. If you want to view thethermal camera image on more than 1 display youmust obtain a suitable third-party video distributionunit.• For further information regarding the camera'sinstallation (including connections and mounting),refer to the installation instructions that accompanythe camera.Thermal camera cablesCabling requirements for thermal cameras.Camera to network switchA network patch cable is required to connect thecamera to the network switch. The connection ismade between the camera cable tail and the networkswitch via the coupler (supplied with the camera).Network patch cables are available in a variety oflengths.Joystick Control Unit (JCU)An Ethernet (with power) cable is used to connectthe JCU. The JCU is supplied with a 7.62 m (25 ft)Ethernet cable for this connection. If you requirea different length contact your dealer for suitablecables.Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector to networkswitchA network patch cable is required for connecting thePoE injector to the network switch. Network patchcables are available in a variety of lengths.Video cablesVideo cables are not supplied with the product.Please contact your dealer for suitable cables andadaptors.Raymarine recommends the use of a BNCterminated RG59 75ohm (or better) coaxial cable.Cables and connections 59
