Raymarine ST60 Tridata Owner's Handbook Manual - Seatalk
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ST60 Compass Instrument Owner’s Handbook
SeaTalk
SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to be interconnected and
operate as a single, integrated navigational system.
Power and data in a SeaTalk system are fed via a single cable, so that instruments
can be connected by plugging them into the network. SeaTalk is flexible enough
to adapt to any number of compatible instruments without requiring a central
processor. SeaTalk can also communicate with non-SeaTalk equipment, using the
internationally-accepted National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA)
protocol.
In a SeaTalk system, each instrument can be either a master or dedicated repeater
unit. A master instrument is directly connected to a transducer (the device that
provides the raw data) and has control of all other equipment on the SeaTalk
network. A slave instrument is not directly connected to a transducer but repeats
information provided by other equipment in the SeaTalk network.
Stand alone operation
In Stand alone operation, the ST60 Compass instrument is connected only to the
relevant transducer and does not display information from, or provide
information to, any other instruments.
Remote control
When connected to SeaTalk, the ST60 Compass instrument can be controlled
remotely by a SeaTalk Remote Keypad Unit, to provide instant remote access to
the various display readouts from the ST60 range of equipment.
Mounting options
If you do not want to surface mount your ST60 instrument, options are available
for:
• Flush mounting. If you have ordered the flush mounting option a low-profile
bezel and four fixing screws are also provided.
• Bracket mounting.