User manual

All warnings and notices must be followed to ensure the correct operation of the NBF-3. Incorrect

installation may invalidate the guarantee.

It is highly recommended that all of the installation instructions are read before commencing the installation.

There are important warnings and notes throughout the manual that should be considered before the

installation is attempted.

Warning 1: Accuracy

The Actisense NBF-3 is designed to accurately transfer data from the input to its outputs. No data integrity checking is

performed by the NBF-3. Any incomplete, inaccurate or corrupt data received on the NBF-3 input will be duplicated to

the NBF-3 outputs. The accuracy of the data is dependant on the NMEA Talker or other source device that generated

the data.

Warning 2: Installation and Operation

This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions provided. Failure to do so could result

in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or poor product performance.

Warning 3: Installation Code of Practice

When wiring the power supply to the NBF-3 ensure the isolation switch is off. Wiring the NBF-3 while the connection is

live may damage the NBF-3 and is in breach of the guarantee. Any connection to a battery or power supply must meet

the mandatory essential safety requirements that may be imposed by local regulatory agencies.

All wiring should be in accordance with the requirements of the NMEA 0400 installation specication.

Warning 4: Mounting Requirements

Select a at location to mount the NBF-3. Mounting on a contoured surface may cause damage to the case.

Do not mount the NBF-3 while the device is powered.

Do not mount the NBF-3 while the cable harness is connected.

Note that the terminals are pluggable for easy disconnection when mounting or removing the NBF-3.

Warning 5: Mounting Locations

Do not mount the NBF-3 in the same plane as transmitting or receiving antennas.

Mounting the NBF-3 close to a standard or steering compass may affect the operation of the compass. This distance will

vary dependant on the compass type, typically a minimum of 1 meter (3ft) is recommended.

Installation Warnings