Second Operator Station Connection

This section explains how to connect the 2nd Operator Station Kit.

Reference Documents & Drawings

  • 90467 – Helm Display 2nd Operator Station Kit
  • 90539 – Seakeeper 16/18 Cable Block Diagram (includes detail of 2nd Operator Station)

Determine Location of 2nd Operator Station

  1. The desired location of the 2nd Operator Station must be determined with respect to the 1st Operator Station and the vessel arrangement.
  2. Typical locations include:
    1. Flybridge
    2. Engine room

Determine Cabling Arrangement

  1. Figure 9 below shows the entire serial communications link for 2 Operator Stations. The Terminator must be installed on the Tee Adapter farthest from the Seakeeper.
Figure 9 – Cabling for 2 Operator Stations
  1. The Operator Station nearest the Seakeeper should be connected to Cable 3.

Route 2nd Operator Station Cable

  1. A second CAN Cable Assembly (P/N 30243), also a 25 m shielded cable, and the largest connector is a molded plug with maximum outer diameter of .58 in. (14.8 mm).
  2. The additional CAN Cable Assembly must be routed in the vessel from the 1st Operator Station (female end) to the 2nd (male end) Operator Station.

Install 2nd Operator Station Equipment

  1. The 2nd Operator Station equipment is installed at the determined location using instructions found in Section: Electrical Equipment Mounting.

Connect 2nd Operator Station Equipment

  1. The 2nd Operator Station equipment is connected in accordance with Drawing No. 90539 – Seakeeper 16/18 Cable Block Diagram.