Raystar 125 GPS Receiver 1Owners Handbook to the Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver Your handbook contains an explanation of how to install operate and maintain your Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver Intended Use This product is a GPS antenna with a builtin position fixing receiver using either NMEA0183 Version 23 or later or Raymarine SeaTalk data output The intended application is for leisure marine boats and workboats not covered by IMOSOLAS carriage in the box Part No R38103 Part No R38104 Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver 10m 33ft NMEASeaTalk connection cable Part No E35018 Pole mount kit Thumb nuts x2 3 way Flush mount gasket Scotchlok TM connectors x5 Studs x2 Screws x2The Raystar RS125 GPS Receiver has no user serviceable partsWhat tools do I need to install it Drill 6mm 14 in 20mm 1316 in Phillips Drill bit Drill bit screwdriver Adhesive tape D747122 Safety notices RS125 GPS Navigation aidAlthough this product has been designed to be accurate and reliable many factorscan affect its performance As a result it should only be used as an aid to navigationand should never replace common sense and navigational judgement Alwaysmaintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they developWARNING Product equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with the in this handbook Failure to do so could result in poor personal injury andor damage to your boatWARNING Electrical safetyMake sure the power supply is switched off before you make any Lithium batteryThis unit has a lithium battery fitted DO NOT attempt to recharge this battery DONOT incinerate this battery Ensure you follow local regulations when disposing ofthis unitWhere can I install the unit Pole Rail Flush mount mount mount Radar Above the beam No trip In the or tread beam Top of the mast Below the beam Clear view of the sky VHF Radio and other antenna Minimum 10 m 3 ft D74722To mount the unit on a pole 3 1 Securely attach the pole mount base to a suitable pole 2 Pass the cable and connector through either a the center of the pole mount bracket and the pole or 3 b the cable exit hole alongside the center hole 3 Attach the connector securely to the plug in the base of the unit 2 4 Secure the receiver to the pole mount base using the screws provided1 Notes 1 To mount the receiver on a pole you will need a pole of suitable length with a 1 inch a 14 TPI thread not exceeding 20mm in length 2 To rail mount the receiver you will need tob 4 purchase a suitable rail mount bracketTo flush mount the unit 1 Use the template supplied in this handbook to mark the two fixing holes and the center hole 2 Drill the holes using the drill sizes shown on the template 3 Screw the two fixing studs into the underside 5 of the receiver unit3 4 Place the waterproof gasket into position on the underside of the receiver 5 Attach the connector securely to the plug in the base of the unit and pass the cable through the center hole on the mounting4 surface 6 Carefully position the receiver so that the mounting studs pass through the holes in the mounting surface 7 Secure the receiver to the mounting surface using the two thumb nuts these should be 7 handtight only D74733To connect the RS125 using Scotchlok connectors4 RS125 GPS Receiver 1 Using suitable wire clippers remove the tinned ends from the individual cables Leave the insulation intact 2 Place the wires to be joined into the connectors ensuring correct polarity and that the wires are fully pushed home 3 Using a pair of pliers crimp the connector bulb together ensuring that a secure connection has been made 4 Ensure the cables are secured in a suitable position to prevent the joint being placed under strainTo connect to NMEA 0183 Red 12 32 V Yellow NMEA out Brown RTCM in Green NMEA in Shield 0V ground NMEA sentences GPGGA GPGSA GPGSV GPGLL GPRMC GPDTM GPGNS GPVTG PRAYAInput sentences PRAYI PRAYE PRAYANote If the Brown RTCM and Green NMEA in wires are not used they must besuitably groundedIf you do not have a breaker in the power circuit an inline 05 A quick blow fuse should befitted to the positive red lead of the cableTo connect to SeaTalk Red 12 V Yellow SeaTalk inputoutput Brown RTCM in Green connect with Red 12V wire Shield 0 Vground Note If the Brown RTCM wire is not used it must be suitably grounded to 0 VoltsIf you do not have a breaker in the power circuit an inline 05 A quick blow fuse should befitted to the positive red lead of the cable D74742To connect to the RS125 into a SeaTalk system 5CSeries RS125 GPS CSeries SeaTalk cable Receiver cable Part No R08050 Scotchlok RS125 GPS ESeries SeaTalk cable Receiver cable To external Part No E55054 alarmTo connect to an ESeries display using SeaTalkWhen connecting your RS125 into an existing SeaTalk network it should be powered fromthe network and not the display The yellow data cable should be connected to your C orESeries displayIf you are not using a landbased DGPS antenna on your RS125 GPS receiver do not you should connect the brown RTCM input to the shield wire groundThis will prevent outside RF energy from inadvertently injecting noise into the systemTo connect to a Personal Computer using NMEA Scotchlok connectors 12 VRS125 GPSReceiver cable 9pin Serial Cable Part No E86001 0VIf you are connecting your RS 125 GPS receiver to a PC you will need a Serial Data CablePart No E86001 Connect the Yellow from the RS 125 to the Yellow of the Serial DataCable Connect the Red from the RS 125 to the positive of your boats 12 V DC powersupply Connect the Brown Green and Shield from the RS 125 and a Black from the SerialData Cable to your boats ground D79181What6 do the lights mean RS125 GPS Receiver Flashing RED Unit is in bootcode either being upgraded or unable to boot Flashing ORANGE Unit is running but does not have a fix Flashing GREEN Unit is running and has a fix 1 flash every 2 seconds indicates NMEA connection 1 flash every 4 seconds indicates SeaTalk filterThe integral SOGCOG filter fitted to your RS125 compensates for the oscillating motion ofyour boat to give a clearer indication of the boats course and speedSlow moving boats or boats sailing in rough seas will benefit from a high filter settingwhereas a powerboat that can quickly change speed and direction will benefit from a lowsettingThe default setting for your RS125 is of the SOGCOG filter is made from your system displayFor full details of how to adjust the SOGCOG filter refer to the relevant can obtain the following accessories to help you quickly and easily connect your RS125to existing 600mm Antenna conversion cable The antenna conversion cable enables you to connect your RS125 receiver to an existing RS120 RS112 or RS114 cable saving the time and trouble of running a new cableE36014 1000mm Display conversion cable The display conversion cable enables you to quickly connect your RS125 receiver to an existing RC425 or RC420 display saving time and trouble Information 7EMC conformanceAll Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry standards for usein the recreational marine environment The design and manufacture of and accessories conforms to the appropriate Compatibility EMCstandards but correct installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromisedFor full details and installation guidelines refer to or web site at of conformityWe Raymarine Limited Quay Point Portsmouth Hampshire England PO6 3TD declare underour sole responsibility that the product identified in this declaration and to which relates is in conformity with the essential requirements of European Parliamentand Council Directive 19995EC on radio equipment and on and the mutual recognition of their conformity Product name Raystar 125 GPS Receiver Product number E32042This product has been assessed to Conformity Procedure Annex IV of the Directive Theassessment is consistent with a Technical Construction File showing conformity with theessential requirements of the Directive and has been reviewed by Notified Body No0191Signed A Abbas International Compliance Manager Raymarine Ltd 21st January 2005CE conformityThis product is labeled with the CE conformity mark 0191SiRF Technology IncThis product uses certain elements of software supplied to Raymarine bySiRF Technologies IncFor full details of their licensing agreement refer to our website at register your new Raymarine product please take a few minutes to fill out the warrantycardIt is important that you complete the owner information and return the card to us to receivefull warranty benefitsYour product can also be registered via our web site informationTo the best of our knowledge the information contained in this hadbook was correct as itwento press Raymarine cannot accept any liability for any inaccuracies or ommissions it maycontainIn addition our policy of continuous product improvement may change notice As a result Raymarine cannot accept liability for any differences between theproduct anthe handbook D74762 To 8To get get Technical Technical Support Support 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