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Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 Installation Manual (90762-1)

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Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 Installation Manual (90762-1)

3.6 ConnectBox Connections

Reference Documents:

Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 Display Options

A Seakeeper display is required with the installation of a Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 to support the full functionality of the unit through the Seakeeper App in addition to the ConnectBox. The Seakeeper App provides an interface for controlling the Seakeeper or viewing the Settings, Service, Info, and Alarm pages. The Seakeeper ConnectBox can be helm-mounted to provide an additional interface for the control of the Seakeeper but does not replace the need for a Seakeeper compatible display.

The Seakeeper 4 and 4.5 have two options for establishing a Seakeeper display interface to support the Seakeeper App:

  1. Connect the Seakeeper to a compatible Multifunction Display (MFD).
  2. Install an optional Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display (P/N 90600).

The following figure provides a schematic of the two display options. The subsequent sections outline the instructions and references for connecting the Seakeeper to each of these display options.

Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 Standard Display Wiring Schematic
Optional 5″ Touch Display Wiring Schematic

Connecting to a Compatible MFD

  1. The Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 can be connected to a variety of available MFD systems. Refer to the Technical Bulletins Section of the Seakeeper Technical Library for manufacturer specific MFD compatibility technical bulletins.
    1. MFD specific Technical Bulletins will be updated regularly as new MFD systems become compatible. Currently GARMIN, RAYMARINE, SIMRAD, and FURUNO offer compatible MFD models.
    2. Once a compatible MFD has been selected, refer to the appropriate manufacturer specific Technical Bulletin for integration instructions.
  2. Connect Seakeeper-supplied Ethernet adapter cable 10, D-Code 10 m cable to MFD manufacturer-specific Ethernet adapter cable. Custom Ethernet cables for specific MFD manufacturers are available through Seakeeper and must be purchased with the Seakeeper if connecting to an MFD.

Connecting to an Optional Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display

If not utilizing a compatible MFD display, a Seakeeper 5” Touch Display must be purchased from Seakeeper. The Seakeeper 5” Touch Display (P/N 90600) includes the components shown in the following figure and will be integrated with the ConnectBox.

Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display Components
(P/N 90600)
  1. Determine location of Seakeeper 5” Touch Display:
    1. The desired location of the 5” Touch Display must be determined with respect tothe vessel’s arrangement.
    2. The 5” Touch Display should be located on or near the helm or another easily accessible location.
  2. Route CAN communications cable:
    1. The CAN Cable, (labelled NMEA 2000 Cable in figure), is a 10 m shielded cable that connects the ConnectBox Tee adapter to the 5” Touch Display.
    2. The NMEA 2000 cable must be routed and installed in the vessel from the Seakeeper wire harness CAN Tee to the Tee Adapter at the Seakeeper 5” Touch Display, included with P/N 90600.
  3. Install Seakeeper 5″ Touch Display equipment:
    1. Console space required: Approx. 5.24 W x 3.70 H in. (133 x 94 mm)
    2. Mounting Instructions, Surface Mount: see Envelope and Mounting Details, in Drawing No. 90438 – 5” Display Envelope and Mounting Details.
  4. CAN communications tee adapter and terminator mounting instructions:
    1. Console space required, Rear: Approx. 4 W x 3 H in. (102 x 76 mm)
    2. Mounting Instructions: Rear mount on vessel console panel, within 2 ft (0.6 m) of Display.
    3. Hardware required: One mounting screw for .197 in. (5 mm) diameter mounting hole on Tee Adapter.
  5. Connect Seakeeper 5” Touch Display Equipment:
    1. The Seakeeper 5” Touch Display is connected in accordance with the figure above.

NMEA 2000 Network Connection

The Seakeeper 4 / 4.5 requires a connection to the vessel’s NMEA 2000 network backbone. The Seakeeper will monitor information on the NMEA network to support and optimize the performance of the Seakeeper.

  1. Install customer-supplied NMEA 2000 Tee Adapter (space required: approximately 4 W X 3 H in. (102 X 76 mm).
  2. Connect NMEA Backbone to Tee Adapter.
  3. Connect Seakeeper-supplied NMEA CAN cable to the customer-supplied NMEA 2000 Tee Adapter on vessel’s NMEA 2000 backbone.
    1. An active NMEA 2000 compatible GPS signal is required on the vessel’s NMEA 2000 backbone to operate the Seakeeper.
      • If no GPS signal is detected, a warning will be present on the Seakeeper app.

ConnectBox Helm Mounting – Optional

  1. Console space required: Approx. 3.41 L x 4.15 W in. (87 x 106 mm).
  2. Mounting Instructions, Surface Mount: See Drawing No. 90558 – Seakeeper ConnectBox Helm Mounting Kit, for details. Seakeeper ConnectBox 3D Model available upon request.
  3. Mount ConnectBox Replacement Blank insert into Seakeeper 6 / 5 top cover at the original location of the ConnectBox.
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