NorthStar 951X Installation Manual - page 24
SECTION TWO - Installing the unit
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951/952 INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision B
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14-gauge connecting wire (recommended for runs of 15 feet or
more)
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16-gauge minimum allowed for runs up to 15 feet
Northstar strongly recommends as a good safety practice that the unit be
connected to an external circuit breaker or 3-amp fuse located near the
battery or breaker box. The internal fuse is designed to protect the unit
itself; the external fuse or breaker is intended to protect the vessel wiring
and prevent electrical fires. The power wiring should be connected
directly to the battery when possible for optimum noise immunity.
Figure 5: Rear connectors
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J1 - Power Connector (3-wire)
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J2 - Main I/O Interface Connector (18-wire)
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J3 - Auxiliary (10-wire)
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J4 - GPS Antenna Connector (BNC)
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J5 - DGPS Antenna Connector (UHF)
Internal fuse
The unit is designed with an internal fusible link to protect against faulty
power wiring. The link consists of a short length of 30 AWG wire located
on the I/O circuit board.
CAUTION!
The unit requires the following DC power:
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10–40VDC
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negative ground only