Installing the topside cables
The topside/bridge cables include those used to connect the Processor Unit and the display to each other, as well as cables for AC mains power and external devices. A high capacity Ethernet cable connects the Processor Unit to the Transceiver Unit.
Procedure
1 Connect the power cables, but do not apply AC mains to any of the system units.
a Connect the power cable from the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the AC power outlet.
b Connect the power cable from each display to the power outlet on the uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
c Connect the power cable from the Processor Unit to the power outlet on the uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
d Connect the power cable from the Operating Panel to the power outlet on the uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
This cable is only used with Operating Panel Mk2.
Standard commercial AC mains power cables are used. Each cable is supplied with the relevant unit. The typical length of a power cable is between 1.5 and 2.5 metres. If the power cable provided 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 each display to vessel ground.
b Connect the ground cable from the Processor Unit to vessel ground.
c Connect the ground cable from the Operating Panel to vessel ground.
This cable is only used with Operating Panel Mk2.
These cables must be provided by the installation shipyard.
3 Connect the video cables from the Processor Unit to each display.
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. 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.
4 Connect the Ethernet cable from the Processor Unit to the Operating Panel.
This cable is only used with Operating Panel Mk2.
5 Connect the USB cable from the Processor Unit to the Operating Panel.
This cable is only used with Operating Panel Mk3.
6 Connect the Ethernet cable from the Processor Unit to the Transceiver Unit.
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 cables with lower bandwidth capacity will reduce performance.
The maximum length of the Ethernet cable is 100 meters.
We strongly recommend that you install minimum two Ethernet cables between the sonar room and the bridge. One cable is for operational use, while the other is spare.
7 Connect the serial cables to the relevant external devices.
8 Optional: Connect the audio cables from the Processor Unit to the loudspeakers.
9 Optional: Connect the Ethernet cable from the Processor Unit to the local area network (LAN).
10 Optional: Connect the signal cable from the Processor Unit to the synchronization system.