{"id":14364,"date":"2024-06-19T13:07:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T13:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/seakeeper-ride-750mm-electrical-installation-manual\/8-wiring-and-terminating-cables\/8-3-distribution-module-wiring\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:11:16","slug":"8-3-distribution-module-wiring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/seakeeper-ride-electrical-installation-manual-dual-quad\/8-wiring-and-terminating-cables\/8-3-distribution-module-wiring\/","title":{"rendered":"8.3 Distribution Module Wiring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Figure 14 – Distribution Module Wiring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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  1. Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> CAN Bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Controller Cables<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Power Cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Ground Wire<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Seakeeper<\/span> Ride Proprietary CAN Bus Cable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Connect one end of the supplied NMEA 2000 Cable to the Distribution Module. Connect the other end of the NMEA 2000 Cable to the CAN Bus Tee (B in Figure 12<\/a>. The supplied 0.6 m (2 ft) Cable is recommended. Ensure a Male Terminator (A in Figure 12<\/a>) is installed at the this end of the CAN Bus Tee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Controller Cables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Controller\/Actuator Cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Ampseal Plug Housing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Ampseal Wedge Lock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Ampseal Backshell Half<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Figure 15 – Controller Cable Labelled View<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Controllers arrive with a custom cable appropriate for installation in the most challenging areas of a boat. The cables are resistant to water, oil, and electromagnetic interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Note:<\/strong> This cable is not to be modified. Do not allow acetone to come in contact with the Controller Cable Gland (Figure 64<\/a> in the Mechanical Installation Manual)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      ATTENTION:<\/strong> When inserting cable end pins into the Ampseal Plug, please use caution. Damage to these pins will result in Actuator replacement. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      The cable ends must be inserted into the Ampseal plug. Slide shrink wrap over the wire prior to inserting cable ends. Ensure the wedge lock on the Ampseal Plug Housing is open. Follow Drawing No. 90609 \u2013 Seakeeper<\/span> Ride Cable Block Diagram<\/a> and Figure 16 for specific color to pin number identification. Review these written instructions<\/a>, and this video<\/a> from Ampseal for best practices. If ports 7 and 8 are accidentally pierced, be sure to insert Ampseal Cavity Sealing Plugs to prevent water from entering. Close the Wedge Lock by squeezing the it firmly onto the Ampseal Plug Housing. Make sure the pins remain at the same height and that none are pushed down after securing the Wedge Lock. A sunken or or out-of-place pin will cause an inconsistent connection and system malfunction.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Once the pins are secured in the Ampseal plug, apply the heat shrink over the point where the cables meet the Ampseal plug. The plug is then ready to be attached to the Distribution Module. Do not connect the Controller Cables to the Distribution Module at this point. The cables will be connected during the configuring procedure<\/a> for proper programming and identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Figure 16 – Controller Cable Wiring Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      1. RED<\/strong>, +V (16 AWG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. BLACK<\/strong>, 0V (16 AWG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      3. YELLOW<\/strong>, CAN_HI (20 AWG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      4. GREEN<\/strong>, CAN-LO (20 AWG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      5. PURPLE<\/strong>, WAKE (20 AWG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      6. GREEN\/YELLOW<\/strong>, GND (16 AWG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      (7 and 8 are left blank or have plugs if pierced.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      ATTENTION!<\/strong> The specific color to pin number identification is critical. Incorrect placement may result in destruction of the Actuator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      When connecting the Controller Cables during configuring, test to make sure they are attached correctly. Controller Cables should click in and fit firmly once inserted. When Controller Cables are secured, gently pull straight out to ensure they do not come out. To ensure the cables remain properly attached, do not allow the cables to be pulled in any other direction at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Figure 17 – Testing Connection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      Ground Wire<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The ground wire cable attaches the Distribution Module to the vessel\u2019s common ground. Attach the loose eyelet of this cable to the common ground of the boat. The ground wire should be wired to bus bar going straight to the battery. Do not ground through another electrical system on the boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This cable must be 8 AWG or larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      WARNING! <\/strong>Do not squeeze or crimp the cables too tightly or they could fail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Power Cable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The power cable provides power to the Distribution Module so the Controllers can move as needed. The power cable is made up of two (2) 12 AWG wires, one positive (red) and one negative (black).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The negative wire is to be attached to the negative terminal of the vessel\u2019s 12 V or 24 V power, and the positive wire is to be attached to a circuit breaker or fuse. Reference the Drawings Section<\/a> for the correct capacity. The power to the circuit breaker or fuse is to be supplied by the vessel\u2019s battery isolation switch and the positive side of 12 V or 24 V power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      WARNING! <\/strong>Do not reverse the polarity of the Power Cable. INCORRECT WIRING, SUCH AS THIS, MAY RESULT IN DESTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT, DAMAGE TO THE BOAT OR OTHER PROPERTY, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      When connecting the power cable into the Distribution Module, press in forcefully while twisting in towards the installer<\/strong> until a small, audible clicking sound is heard. When the power cable is secured, gently pull straight out to ensure it does not come out.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Figure 18 – Distribution Module Power Cable Insertion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      If the Power Cable is not used, choose a power cable that has at least 12 AWG wires to ensure sufficient power supply to the Actuators. Do not use a power cable longer than 10 m (32.8 ft), as the equipment is voltage-sensitive and current-sensitive. The power cable termination must be in a 2-pin Deutsch plug Part Number DTP06-2S with the positive wire in terminal one (1) and the negative wire in terminal two (2) as shown below. Review this video<\/a> from Deutsch for best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      Figure 19 – Deutsch Plug with Wires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Seakeeper Ride Proprietary CAN Bus Cable Connect one end of the supplied NMEA 2000 Cable to the Distribution Module. Connect the other end of the NMEA 2000 Cable to the CAN Bus Tee (B in Figure 12. The supplied 0.6 m (2 ft) Cable is recommended. Ensure a Male Terminator (A in Figure 12) is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":14344,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"manual":[317],"model":[],"document_type":[],"hidden":[],"class_list":["post-14364","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","manual-seakeeper-ride-electrical-installation-manual-dual-quad"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14364"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16784,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14364\/revisions\/16784"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manual","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual?post=14364"},{"taxonomy":"model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/model?post=14364"},{"taxonomy":"document_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document_type?post=14364"},{"taxonomy":"hidden","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hidden?post=14364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}