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Follow these steps to connect power to the MCU.
The MCU supplies power to the antenna.
a. Before you begin, disconnect vessel power.
b. Connect a power cable to 24 VDC (2.5 amps)
vessel power (for cable specifications, see
Figure 2 on page 3).
Power supplied to the
antenna MUST NOT fall below 18 VDC or
exceed 30 VDC.
NOTE: If a 24 VDC power supply is not available,
install an AC/DC converter that supplies 24 VDC
(KVH part #19-0488 or equivalent).
c. KVH recommends you install a 15-amp
circuit breaker between power and the MCU.
The MCU does not have an on/off switch.
d. Install the ferrite coil, supplied in the kitpack,
onto your vessel power cable to help reduce
conducted emissions. Make two loops in the
cable and clamp the coil around the loops
(see Figure 20). This ferrite coil must be
installed to comply with the CE standard.
e. Find the plastic power plug supplied in the
kitpack (see Figure 21). Insert your vessel
power wires into the plug’s power (+) and
ground (-) terminals. Tighten the plug’s
terminal screws to secure the wires in place.
f. Plug the power connector plug into the
“Power In” jack on the MCU. Secure in place
with the two retaining screws.
g. Connect the MCU ground wire (see
Figure 22) to a suitable ground point.
CAUTION
For your own safety, disconnect vessel power
and make sure the circuit is dead before you
connect any power wires.
Figure 20: Ferrite Coil Clamped onto Power Cable
Ferrite Coil
Figure 21: Power Plug
Terminal Screw (x2)
GroundPower
Retaining Screw (x2)
Figure 22: MCU Power Connection
MCU Ground Wire
Power In
Connect Power
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