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8 gps connection, High alarm loads and third party alarms – Raymarine C90w User Manual

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High alarm loads and third party alarms

You can use the alarm output to switch a relay. This may be useful
for connecting high loads such as third party alarm sounders or
inductive loads to the C-Series multifunction display. If you are in
any doubt as to how to make such connections please consult an
authorized installer.

The C-Series multifunction display has a positive switched alarm
output. The following circuit shows the arrangement for connection
of a relay switch.

Alarm output configured to switch a relay

High current load

Battery

+

Battery

--

0v return

Relay

Suppression

diode

Alarm out
(+ve)

D1

1

591-1

Note: When connecting the output to a relay or other inductive
device you should fit a spike suppression diode e.g. 1N4001.

3.8 GPS connection

Depending upon your GPS type it may be either connected via
SeaTalk or NMEA 0183.

See also

• For SeaTalk connection refer to:

3.6 SeaTalk connection

.

• For NMEA 0183 connection refer to:

3.5 NMEA 0183 connection

.

Cables and connections

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