Raymarine Raystar 125 User Manual

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Raystar 125 GPS Receiver
Owner's Handbook

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Welcome to the Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver

Your handbook contains an explanation of how to install,
operate and maintain your Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver.

Intended Use

This product is a GPS antenna with a built-in position
fixing receiver using either NMEA0183 (Version 2.3 or
later), or Raymarine SeaTalk data output. The intended
application is for leisure marine boats and workboats not
covered by IMO/SOLAS carriage requirements.

What's in the box?....

Part No: R38103

Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver

Part No: E35018

Pole mount kit

Flush mount gasket

The Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver has no user serviceable parts.

What tools do I need to install it?....

Drill

6mm (
Drill bit

1

/4 in)

20mm (
Drill bit

Studs (x2)

13

/16 in)

Part No: R38104

10m (33ft) NMEA/SeaTalk

connection cable

Thumb nuts (x2)

Scotchlok

Screws (x2)

Phillips
screwdriver

connectors (x5)

3- way

TM

Adhesive tape

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Safety notices

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WARNING: Navigation aid

Although this product has been designed to be accurate and reliable, many factors
can affect its performance. As a result, it should only be used as an aid to navigation
and should never replace common sense and navigational judgement. Always
maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop.

WARNING: Product installation

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in this handbook. Failure to do so could result in poor product
performance, personal injury and/or damage to your boat.

WARNING: Electrical safety

Make sure the power supply is switched off before you make any electrical
connections.

WARNING: Lithium battery

This unit has a lithium battery fitted. DO NOT attempt to recharge this battery. DO
NOT incinerate this battery. Ensure you follow local regulations when disposing of
this unit.

Where can I install the unit?....

Pole
mount

Radar

Above the beam

Below the beam

Clear view of the sky

In the
beam

Rail
mount

No trip
or tread

Top of
the mast

VHF Radio and other antenna

Minimum 1.0 m (3 ft)

Flush
mount

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To mount the unit on a pole....

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Securely attach the pole mount base to a

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suitable pole.
Pass the cable and connector through either

2

the center of the pole mount bracket and

a

3

the pole, or

b

the cable exit hole alongside the center
hole.

3

Attach the connector securely to the plug in

2

the base of the unit.

4

Secure the receiver to the pole mount base
using the screws provided.

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Notes:

1. To mount the receiver on a pole, you will need

a

a pole of suitable length with a 1 inch 14 TPI
thread not exceeding 20mm in length.

b

To flush mount the unit....

3

4

4

2. To rail mount the receiver you will need to
purchase a suitable rail mount bracket

1

Use the template supplied in this handbook to
mark the two fixing holes and the center hole.

2

Drill the holes using the drill sizes shown on
the template.

3

5

Screw the two fixing studs into the underside
of the receiver unit.

4

Place the waterproof gasket into position on
the underside of the receiver.

5

Attach the connector securely to the plug in
the base of the unit and pass the cable
through the center hole on the mounting
surface.

6

Carefully position the receiver so that the
mounting studs pass through the holes in the
mounting surface.

7

Secure the receiver to the mounting surface
using the two thumb nuts (these should be

7

hand-tight only).

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