Making the Radar cable connection

Follow the steps below to connect the combined power-and-data cable to the Radar.

ConnectionsRear panelRear panel

Before connecting the combined power-and-data cable to the Radar, ensure that:

  • The vessel's power supply is switched off.

  • The multifunction display / chartplotter being connected to the scanner has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions supplied with that device.

  • You loosen the rear-panel retaining screw, and carefully pull the rear panel away from the rear of the scanner.

Note

The retaining screw is permanently attached to the rear panel to prevent loss, and the rear panel remains attached to the scanner with a lanyard. Do not attempt to detach the lanyard, or to completely remove the retaining screw from the rear panel.

  • If necessary, the combined power-and-data cable has been routed within the scanner base. The cable routing option required will depend on the mounting location that you have chosen for your scanner. For more information, refer to: Cable routing options

In order to connect the combined power-and-data cable:

  1. Ensure that the arrow on the power-and-data cable connector is aligned with the red triangular mark on the Radar scanner connector.
  2. Carefully push the combined power-and-data cable connector fully into the Radar scanner connector.
  3. Hand-tighten the locking collar on the combined power-and-data cable connector.
  4. Use the plastic tool provided to fully tighten the locking collar. Do NOT use a wrench or any other tool, as this may damage the connector.
  5. Grease the retaining screw with the supplied Denso paste.
  6. Replace the rear panel, and tighten the retaining screw.
Note

If the cable plug is disconnected after the initial installation, Raymarine recommends that you lightly coat the connector thread with water-repellent grease before reconnecting.