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MFD Drain wire - Bob234 - 03-27-17 03:04 PM
I have searched the forum and FAQ's before initiating this question.
I am installing an a125 MFD which I believe has a drain wire. From the forum answers I was expecting to see a bare wire for the RF drain (as did my old Pathfinder plotter). The supplied cable(s) are all insulated. There is a small black insulated wire similar in size to the NMEA wires which seems to me to be the drain wire.
Is this correct or does my model not have a drain?
Many thanks.
Bob
RE: MFD Drain wire - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 03-27-17 04:07 PM
Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Bob,
What specific model of a-Series MFD do you own?
RE: MFD Drain wire - Bob234 - 03-27-17 04:17 PM
The a125
Thanks,
Bob
RE: MFD Drain wire - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 03-28-17 08:22 AM
Bob,
The a9x/a12x MFDs utilized the same Power/NMEA 0183/Video Input Cable as do the c/e/gS-Series MFDs and eS9x/eS12x MFDs. The lightest gauge wire having a black insulation jacket is the drain lead within these cables.
RE: MFD Drain wire - Bob234 - 03-28-17 09:49 AM
That's what I thought but noticed references to twisted bare wire on the forum. Thanks for the clarification Chuck.
Best regards,
Bob
RE: MFD Drain wire - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 03-28-17 10:16 AM
You're welcome.