{"id":12996,"date":"2023-03-02T14:06:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T14:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-2-installation-manual-90488-3-copy\/electrical-installation\/operator-station\/"},"modified":"2023-07-11T11:42:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T11:42:18","slug":"operator-station","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-2-installation-manual\/electrical-installation\/operator-station\/","title":{"rendered":"3.4 Display Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

3.4.1 Seakeeper<\/span> 2 Display Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Seakeeper<\/span> display is required with the installation of a Seakeeper<\/span> 2 to support the full functionality of the unit through the Seakeeper<\/span> App in addition to the ConnectBox. The Seakeeper<\/span> App provides an interface for controlling the Seakeeper<\/span> 2 or viewing the Settings, Service, Info, and Alarm pages. The Seakeeper<\/span> ConnectBox can be helm-mounted to provide an additional interface for the control of the Seakeeper<\/span> 2 but does not replace the need for a Seakeeper<\/span> compatible display<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Seakeeper<\/span> 2 has several options for establishing a Seakeeper<\/span> display interface to support the Seakeeper<\/span> App: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Preferably, connect the Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 2 to a compatible Multifunction Display (MFD).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Install an optional Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 5″ Touch Display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. A combination of a compatible MFD and an optional 5″ Touch Display is also available, as seen in Figure 19 below (See drawing 90470).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Figure 20 provides a schematic of the display options. The subsequent sections outline the instructions and references for connecting the Seakeeper<\/span> 2 to each of these display options.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Figure 20 \u2013 <\/strong>Serial Communications Link for Operator Station<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    3.4.2 Connecting to Compatible MFD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. The Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 2 can be connected to a variety of available MFD systems. Refer to the Technical Bulletins Section of the Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> Technical Library for manufacturer specific MFD compatibility technical bulletins.
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      1. MFD specific Technical Bulletins will be updated regularly as new MFD systems become compatible. Currently Garmin, Raymarine, NAVICO, and Furuno offer compatible MFD models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Once a compatible MFD has been selected, refer to the appropriate manufacturer specific Technical Bulletin for integration instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Connect Seakeeper<\/span><\/span>-supplied Ethernet Adapter, M12 D-Code, 32.8 ft (10 m), cable to MFD manufacturer-specific Ethernet adapter cable (See Figure 21). Custom Ethernet cables for specific MFD manufacturers are available through Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> and must be purchased with the Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 2 if connecting to an MFD.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        Figure 21<\/em><\/strong> – ConnectBox to MFD Connection<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        3.4.3 Connecting to an Optional Seakeeper<\/span> 5″ Touch Display<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        If not utilizing a compatible MFD display, a Seakeeper<\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display must be purchased from Seakeeper<\/span>. The Seakeeper<\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display (P\/N 90467) includes the components shown in Figure 22 and will be integrated with the ConnectBox.<\/p>\n\n\n

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        Figure 22 \u2013 <\/strong>Seakeeper<\/span> 5″ Touch Display Components (P\/N 90467)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        1. Determine location of Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display:
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          1. The desired location of the 5\u201d Touch Display must be determined with respect to the vessel\u2019s arrangement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. The 5\u201d Touch Display should be located on or near the helm or another easily accessible location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Route CAN communications cable:
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            1. The CAN Cable Assembly is a 32.8 ft (10 m) shielded cable that connects the ConnectBox to the 5\u201d Touch Display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. The CAN cable assembly must be routed and installed in the vessel from the Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> wire harness CAN Tee to the Tee Adapter at the Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display, included with P\/N 90467.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Install Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display equipment:
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              1. Console space required: Approx. 5.24 W x 3.70 H in. (133 x 94 mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Mounting Instructions, Surface Mount: see Envelope and Mounting Details, in Drawing No. 90438 \u2013 5\u201d Operator Display Envelope and Mounting Details<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. CAN communications tee adapter and terminator mounting instructions:
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                1. Console space required, Rear: Approx. 4 W x 3 H in. (102 x 76 mm), rear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Mounting Instructions: Rear mount on vessel console panel, within 2 ft (0.6 m) of Display.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Hardware required: One mounting screw for .197 in. (5 mm) diameter mounting hole on Tee Adapter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                4. Connect Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display Equipment:
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                  1. The Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 5\u201d Touch Display is connected in accordance with Drawing No. 90470 \u2013 Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 2 Cable Block Diagram<\/em>, as shown in Figure 23.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                    Figure 23 <\/em><\/strong>– Seakeeper<\/span> 5″ Touch Display Connection<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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                    3.4.4 NMEA 2000 Network Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    The Seakeeper<\/span> 2 requires a connection to the vessel\u2019s NMEA 2000 network backbone via a drop cable for access to the GPS signal. The Seakeeper<\/span> 2 will monitor information on the NMEA network to support and optimize the performance of the Seakeeper<\/span> 2. If no GPS signal is detected, a warning will appear on the Seakeeper<\/span> display. The Seakeeper<\/span> will not spool-down, but the operation of the unit will be limited until the GPS signal returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Install customer-supplied NMEA 2000 Tee Adapter (space required: approximately 4 W X 3 H in. (102 X 76 mm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Connect NMEA Backbone to Tee Adapter. NOTE:<\/strong> NMEA drop cable can be no longer than 19.6 ft (6 m) in length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Connect Seakeeper<\/span><\/span>-supplied NMEA cable (P\/N: 30332) to the customer-supplied NMEA 2000 Tee Adapter on vessel\u2019s NMEA 2000 backbone.
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                      1. An active NMEA 2000 compatible GPS signal is required on the vessel\u2019s NMEA 2000 backbone to operate the Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 2.
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                        • If no GPS signal is detected, a Speed Over Ground (SOG signal) warning will be present on the Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> app. See TB-90640 for NMEA connectivity guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                          3.4.5 ConnectBox Helm Mounting – Optional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Console space required: Approx. 3.41 L x 4.15 W in. (87 x 106 mm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Mounting Instructions, Surface Mount: See Drawing No. 90558 \u2013 ConnectBox Helm Mounting Kit, for details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Mount ConnectBox Replacement Blank insert into Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 2 enclosure at the original location of the ConnectBox.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                            3.4.1 Seakeeper 2 Display Options A Seakeeper display is required with the installation of a Seakeeper 2 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 2 or viewing the Settings, Service, Info, and Alarm pages. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":12982,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"manual":[279],"model":[],"document_type":[],"hidden":[],"class_list":["post-12996","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","manual-seakeeper-2-installation-manual"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12996"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16491,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12996\/revisions\/16491"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manual","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual?post=12996"},{"taxonomy":"model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/model?post=12996"},{"taxonomy":"document_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/document_type?post=12996"},{"taxonomy":"hidden","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hidden?post=12996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}