Installing the MS70 topside cables
The topside/bridge cables include those used to connect the MS70 Processor Unit (computer) and the display to each other, to AC mains power, and to external devices. Two high capacity Ethernet cables connect the Processor Unit to the Transceiver Unit.
Procedure
1 Connect the power cables.
a Connect the power cable from the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the AC power outlet. (C1)
b Connect the power cable from the display to the power outlet on the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). (C2)
c Connect the power cable from the Processor Unit to the power outlet on the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). (C3)
Standard commercial AC mains cables are used. Each cable is supplied with the relevant unit. The typical cable length is between 1,5 and 2 meters. If this is too short you must use an extension cable (not recommended), mount a new power outlet within range, or make your own power cable with sufficient length.
2 Connect the ground cables.
a If applicable, connect the ground cable from the display to vessel ground.
b Connect the ground cable from the Processor Unit to vessel ground. (C6)
These cables must be provided by the installation shipyard.
3 Connect the video cable from the Processor Unit to the display. (C7)
The display cable is often physically attached to the display, and terminated in the “computer end” with a male connector. If the cable is not attached, it is normally provided with the display.
The graphic adapter on the rear side of the Processor Unit provides two DVI connectors, one for HDMI and two for DisplayPort. Choose the connector that fits your display cable. If you have two displays both can be connected simultaneously, and can use the operating system functionality to set up different presentations.
Keep the display cable as short as possible. If the cable is too long, it may pick up electric noise, and this will reduce the image quality.
To learn more about the various video standards, explore these Wikipedia pages.
•  DVI
•  HDMI
•  DisplayPort
4 Connect the cable from the Processor Unit to the keyboard. (C4)
5 Connect the cable from the Processor Unit to the mouse (or another similar device). (C5)
6 Connect the Ethernet cables from the Processor Unit to the Transceiver Unit. (C8)
Note
It is very important that a high quality Ethernet cable is used. You must use CAT-5E STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) quality or better. Using a cable with lower bandwidth capacity will reduce the MS70 performance. Do not connect the Processor Unit to the Transceiver Unit using an existing local area network (LAN).
7 Connect the Ethernet cable from the Processor Unit to the local area network (LAN). (C9)
8 Connect the serial cables from the Processor Unit to the relevant external devices. (C10)
9 If applicable, connect the signal cable from the Processor Unit to the K-Sync Synchronization Unit. (C10)