{"id":22709,"date":"2026-09-01T13:23:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-installation-manual-90715-4-40-254-0200-to-current-copy\/electrical-installation\/operator-station\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T16:21:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T16:21:56","slug":"operator-station","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/seakeeper-40-installation-manual-90715-5-draft\/electrical-installation\/operator-station\/","title":{"rendered":"3.4  ConnectBox Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A display is required with the installation of a <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40 to support the full functionality of the unit through the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> App in addition to the ConnectBox. The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> App provides an interface for  controlling the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> or viewing the Settings, Service, Info, and Alarm pages. The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> ConnectBox can be helm-mounted to provide an additional interface for the control of the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> <strong>but does not replace the need for a <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> compatible display<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40 must be connected to a compatible Multi-Function Display (MFD) for operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following figure provides a schematic of the display. The subsequent sections outline the instructions and references for connecting the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1317\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/CB-Connection-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/CB-Connection-1.png 1317w, https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/seakeeper\/wp-content\/uploads\/CB-Connection-1-768x243.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1317px) 100vw, 1317px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reference Drawing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/technical-library\/?type=&amp;product=&amp;search=90710\"><strong>90710 \u2013 <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 Cable Block Diagram<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting to a Compatible MFD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 can be connected to a variety of available MFD systems. Refer to the Technical Bulletins Section of the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> Technical Library for manufacturer specific MFD compatibility technical bulletins.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MFD specific Technical Bulletins will be updated regularly as new MFD systems become compatible. Currently GARMIN, RAYMARINE, NAVICO (Simrad, Lowrance, B&amp;G), FURUNO, and GARMIN BLUENET offer compatible MFD models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a compatible MFD has been selected, refer to the appropriate manufacturer specific compatibility Technical Bulletin listed above for integration instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span>-supplied M12 D-Code, 82 ft (25 m), cable (P\/N 30355) to MFD manufacturer-specific Ethernet adapter cable. Custom Ethernet cables for specific MFD manufacturers are available through <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> and must be purchased with the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 when connecting to an MFD.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NMEA 2000 Network Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40 requires a connection to the vessel\u2019s NMEA 2000 network backbone via a drop cable for access to the GPS signal. The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40 will monitor information on the NMEA network to support and optimize the performance of the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> 40. If no GPS signal is detected, a warning will appear on the <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> display. The <span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> will not spool-down, but the operation of the unit will be limited until the GPS signal returns. Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seakeeper.com\/technical-library\/?type=&amp;product=&amp;search=90896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TB-90896 &#8211; ConnectBox Installation Guide<\/a> for details of installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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<li>Connect NMEA Backbone to Tee Adapter. <br><strong>NOTE: NMEA drop cable can be no longer than 19.6 ft (6 m) in length.<\/strong><br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ConnectBox can be remote mounted at a location closer to the NMEA backbone when the 6 m drop cable length is insufficient. See ConnectBox Helm Mounting instructions below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the 6 m drop cable is insufficient in length, extend the NMEA 2000 backbone towards the ConnectBox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span>-supplied NMEA cable (P\/N: 30332) to the customer-supplied NMEA 2000 Tee Adapter on vessel\u2019s NMEA 2000 backbone.<br>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An active NMEA 2000 compatible GPS signal is required on the vessel\u2019s NMEA 2000 backbone to operate the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> 40.<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If no GPS signal is detected, a Speed Over Ground (SOG signal) warning will be present on the <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ConnectBox Helm Mounting &#8211; Optional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Console space required: Approx. 3.41 L x 4.15 W in. (87 x 106 mm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mounting Instructions, Surface Mount: See Drawing No. 90558 \u2013 <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> ConnectBox Helm Mounting Kit, for details. <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> ConnectBox 3D Model available upon request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mount ConnectBox Replacement Blank insert into <span translate=\"no\"><span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span><\/span> 40 top cover at the original location of the ConnectBox.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A display is required with the installation of a Seakeeper 40 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. 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