Operator Station

This section explains the connection between the Operator Station equipment and the Seakeeper.

Reference Documents & Drawings

• 90539 – Seakeeper 16/18 Cable Block Diagram

Determine Location of Operator Station

1. The desired location of the Operator Station must be determined with respect to the vessel arrangement.
2. The operator display should be located on the bridge console.
3. Figure 8 below shows the CAN bus communications link for the Operator Station. The Terminator goes on the far end of the Tee Adapter from the Seakeeper.

Route Serial Communications Cable

1. The CAN Cable Assembly (P/N 30243, Cable 3) is a 25 m shielded cable and the largest connector is a molded plug with maximum outer diameter of .58 in. (14.8 mm).
2. Cable 3 must be routed and installed in the vessel from the Seakeeper (female end) to the Tee Adapter (male end) at the Operator Station.

Install Operator Station Equipment

1. The Operator Station equipment is installed at the selected location using instructions found in Section: Electrical Equipment Mounting.

Connect Operator Station Equipment

1. The Operator Station equipment is connected in accordance with Drawing No. 90539 – Seakeeper 16/18 Cable Block Diagram.