User`s manual
30 RayTech RNS - Getting Started
To mount the interface box:
1.Once you have found a suitable location,
thoroughly clean the surface with an alcohol
based cleaner.
2.Remove the protective backing from the
SeaTalk interface box and firmly press on to the
mounting surface.
3.Alternatively the interface box may be attached
using the two self-tapping screws provided.
4.Remove the top of the interface box by gently
squeezing the lid at each end, and pulling it away
from the base.
5.Route all the necessary cables into the interface
box.
6.Connect the wires as shown in the illustration
above.
7.Secure the cables close to the interface box.
8.Replace the top of the box.
RayTech SeaTalk Interface box troubleshooting
If, after connecting your interface box, you have any problems interfacing RNS with
your PC the following check list may help cure the problem:
Symptom Cause Action
RNS LED unlit No power supply Check the SeaTalk bus connectors are correct
between the interface box and power supply
SeaTalk LED unlit Not connected to other SeaTalk products Check the connections between the interface
box and other SeaTalk products
NMEA LED unlit 1.Not connected to PC
2.RNS application not running
3.RS-232 port not assigned to instruments
Check the connections between the interface
box and your PC
Ensure your PC is functioning correctly and RNS
is running
Ensure instrument settings within RNS are
assigned to the correct RS-232 port.
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