[CA] [CA11] Configure New Network and Incorporate S2 Course Computer

[ventus]

Chuck,

Q1. Ok, new diagram attached.
A1. The new diagram appears nearly complete with respect to Ethernet, SeaTalk, SeaTalkng/NMEA 2000, and NMEA 0183 networking. The only things which appears to be missing is the autopilot control head's connection to the autopilot course computer's SeaTalk socket. The diagram also does not address how the ST60 instruments will be interfaced to the system.

Scott: I am not going to interface the ST60 instruments to this system since my plan is to upgrade them next year anyways. The ST6001 is also already connected to the S2 Course Computer as it is. I was just going to leave that. Sound good?



Q3. For the RMK-10, I added the HS5 in the Nav Station and connected both Axiom displays to it as well as RMK-10. I will just run power wire for the RMK-10 instead of doing the FLIR POE. It is a 30' long (60' there and back run), according to the West Marine article, I should use 10/2 AWG for a 5 amp run of that length....I know the RMK-10 does not draw 5 amps...thoughts on gauge wire? I also have it running though a 1 amp fuse since I think that is the smallest....good there?
A3. The gauge of wire is a bit heavier than I would have thought necessary for the RMK-9/10. I would have thought that 12-14 gauge would have been sufficient.

Scott: 14/2 would be ok for a 60' round trip length? The length of the actual wire will be 30'. Just confirming. If it makes sense to go to 12/2 I will, but would rather save money if it is still safe.



Q5. For the HS5 I have it running through a 1 amp fuse as well with 18/2 since it is a very short run to power. Good there?
A5. Like the SeaTalkhs Network Switch which it replaced it is recommended that the circuit supplying power to HS5 RayNet Switch be protected with a 2A fuse. I would recommend using 14 or 16 gauge wire.

Scott: Same as above.....so 16/2 would work here? Again, if it is safer and better to increase to 14/2 I will.



Q6b. Is it ok to connect multiple 14 AWG drain wires together at the nav station and also the helm, then run (1) 14 AWG wire from the bundle down to the Yanmar or does each unit requiring a drain wire need to be separate?
A6b. Yes.

Scott: Just confirming....so it is ok to connect all 14 AWG leads together, then run a single 14 AWG from nav station and helm to the engine? Also what is the bet way to splice them all together then have a single line go out?