Airmar U200 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NMEA 2000® to USB
U200 Gateway
For WeatherStation® Instrument
GPS Receiver
Heading Sensor
17-493-01 rev. 06 10/03/11
Follow the safety precautions below to reduce
the risk of poor product performance, property
damage, personal injury, and/or death.
Applications
The Gateway allows information to be displayed on a PC by
converting data from NMEA 2000® CAN to USB format.
Baud Rate
115,000
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles and a dust
mask when installing.
WARNING: The power supply must be OFF before
making electrical connections.
WARNING: The Gateway is powered by the USB
connection at 5 V.
WARNING: A safe installation requires a 0.5 amp fastblow fuse or circuit breaker. Except WeatherStation
models with a heater require a 3 amp fast-blow fuse or
circuit breaker.
WARNING: The power source must be isolated from
the engine start battery(s). Voltage drops may cause
the instrument/receiver / sensor to lose information
and/or change operating mode.
IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions completely
before proceeding with the installation. These
instructions supersede any other instructions in your
instrument manual if they differ.
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Tools & Materials
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Pencil
Electric drill
Drill bit: 3mm or 1/8"
Phillips screwdriver
Cable ties (some installations)
Cable Routing & Connecting Guidelines
CAUTION: To reduce electrical interference from other electrical
wiring and any on-board equipment with strong magnetic fields such
as radar equipment, radio transmitters, engines, generators, etc.,
separate the cables by at least 1m (3'). Ensure that all the cable
shields are appropriately grounded.
CAUTION: Do not remove the waterproof connector(s) to ease
cable routing. Removing the waterproof connector will void the
Gateway’s warranty.
CAUTION: Be careful not to tear the cable jackets when passing
them through compartments, bulkheads, or walls. Use grommets
to prevent chaffing.
CAUTION: Coil any excess cable(s) and secure with cable ties to
prevent damage.
* NMEA 2000® is a registered trademark of the National Marine
Electronics Association.
* WeatherStation® and WeatherCaster™ are registered trademarks of
Airmar Technology Corporation.
Weather-
Station
network
backbone
cable
network
cable
PC
cable
Figure 1. Connecting (WeatherStation® Instrument shown)
Copyright © 2008 - 2011 Airmar Techno logy Corp.
Installation
Mounting Location
1. Select a convenient, dry, mounting location for the waterresistant Gateway, a minimum of 1m (3') from the PC (see
Figure 1).
2. Hold the Gateway at the selected location and mark the position
of the screw holes. If the box will be mounted on a vertical
surface, face the cables downward to avoid water seeping into
the box.
3. At the marked locations, drill the holes for the screws. Do not
fasten the Gateway in place at this time.
NMEA 2000 Network Cable
Route the network cable from the Gateway to the network
backbone cable. Do not connect the cable or fasten it in place at
this time.
PC Cable
Route the PC cable from the Gateway to the PC. Do not connect
the cable or fasten it in place at this time.
Completing the Installation
1. Fasten the Gateway in place with the screws supplied.
2. Plug the NMEA 2000 network cable into the network.
3. Plug the PC cable into the PC.
4. Fasten all the cables in place. Coil any excess cable(s) and
secure it with cable ties to prevent damage.
Operation
LED Status Lights
There are two, green, LED status lights that will flash when the
Gateway is operating. One LED monitors the NMEA 2000 bus
and the other monitors the USB port.
Parts
Obtain parts from your instrument manufacturer or marine dealer.
Gemeco Tel: 803.693.0777
(USA) Fax: 803.693.0477
email: sales@gemeco.com
Airmar EMEA Tel: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.48
(Europe, Middle East, Africa) Fax: +33.(0)2.23.52.06.49
email: sales@airmar-emea.com
AIRMAR
TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Copyright © 2008 - 2012 Airmar Technology Corp. All rights reserved.
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