[CA] [CA11] Power cable for Quantum

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

psubill78,

Q1. Use the appropriate length data cable to the Quantum, and the Y adapter. No power cable?

A1. Negative. Unlike data-only cables (i.e. Quantum Data Cables and RayNet (F) to RayNet (F) Cables), Digital Radar Cables include power leads. Should a Digital Radar Cable and Y-Adapter be installed, then a separate Quantum Radome Power Cable need not be installed. However, should you elect to install a data-only cable, then it would be necessary to additionally install a Quantum Radome Power Cable.

Q2. So the radar is them powered off the a12 MFD via the single data cable, splitter provides the power to the power port on the Quantum.

A2. Negative. Raymarine's a/c/e/eS/gS-Series MFDs are not designed to supply power to radomes and open array pedestals. Power to these radar devices must be supplied via a Digital Radar Cable or Power Cable designed for use with that radar product. The MFD is merely capable of communicating with the radome or pedestal to command the radome or pedestal ON/OFF.