Raymarine USB2 to hsb2 Interface Box User Manual

USB2 to hsb

2

Interface Box

User’s Guide

Document number: 81251-1
Date: November 2004

2 RayTech USB2 to hsb 2 Interface Box

RayTech USB2 to hsb2 Interface Box

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The Raymarine USB2 to hsb

Interface Box connects your PC to an

you to view RayTech data on all hsb

2

PLUS Series (Pathfinder) displays on the network. The

hsb

2

Interface Box provides a USB2 port for connecting to the PC and two internally terminated and
separate hsb

2

ports, which the Interface Box links into one contiguous hsb

The PC is not required for proper operation of Ports 1 and 2 on the hsb

The USB2 to hsb

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Interface Box works with USB 2.0 only. If your PC does not have a
USB 2.0 port, you will need to install one using a PCI or PCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter.
The Interface Box does not work properly on a USB 1.x port.

PORT 2PORT 3

Power
10-36Vdc

Raymarine

RECON
STATUS

USB

IMPORTANT NOTE: To use the USB2 to hsb

PORT 1

2

Interface Box you must ensure that

RayTech HSB2 configuration is set to USB2.0. This can be done when you run
RayTech Navigator. Select FILE > SETUP > INSTRUMENTS > HSB2 CONFIG >
USB2.0 FOR HSB2 NETWORK CARD.

network, enabling

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network.

2

network.

Connector Panel

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The USB2 to hsb

• POWER connects to the DC power supply via the supplied power cable.

• PORT 3 connects to the USB2 port in your computer via the supplied USB cable.

• PORT 2 connects to Pathfinder display unit(s) and DSM(s) on the second hsb

network.

• PORT 1 connects to display(s) and DSM(s) on the first hsb

PORT 1 and PORT 2 are attached to separate networks. The Interface Box links these

Note:

into one contiguous hsb

Interface Box connector panel provides the following connections:

2

network.

2

network. hsb

2

connection cables must be purchased separately.

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RayTech USB2 to hsb

The USB2 to hsb

• STATUS is a green LED that lights when the Interface Box is operating properly.

• RECON is an amber LED that lights when there is an error situation.

• USB is a green LED that lights when the unit is properly connected to the PC.

• 3 is a green LED that lights when the PC is properly connected to the Interface

• 2 is a green LED that blinks when the unit is powered on and then lights solid

• 1 is a green LED that blinks when the unit is powered on and then lights solid

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Interface Box 3

2

Interface Box connector panel provides the following indicators:

Box and the USB firmware is loaded.

when the unit is properly connected to the network and receiving data on Port

2.

when the unit is properly connected to the network and receiving data on Port

1.

Hardware Installation

The Raymarine USB2 to hsb2 Interface Box is designed to be mounted in a dry
location where it is:

• protected from physical damage and excessive vibration

• protected from exposure to rain, salt spray and direct sunlight

• well ventilated

Mounting

To install the Interface Box:

1. Use the four mounting holes to secure the Interface Box in the desired location.

2. Attach the required cables.

DC Power Connection

The USB2 to hsb2 Interface Box is intended for use on boat’s DC power systems rated
from 10 to 36 volts. A 5ft (1.5 m) power cable is supplied for connecting the boat’s
DC power to the unit. The power cable may be extended by up to 60 ft (20 m) using
a wire gauge of AWG 12 or greater.

DC power is connected at the POWER connector on the unit’s connector panel. The
RED wire must be connected to the feed from the positive (+) battery terminal and
the BLACK wire to the feed from the negative (–) battery terminal. The other wires
in this cable are not used.

The Interface Box is reverse polarity protected and has a current draw of 400ma @
12VDC or 5 watts (max).