Unit installation

FS 70 Installation Instructions
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4.2.11 Connecting a GPS
The GPS NMEA 183 output can be connected to the serial port at the
rear of the processing unit. The interconnect cable is not supplied.
The pin connections for your GPS input/output PC/RS232 are as
follows:
Pin number “2- 232 Rx,
Pin number “3” - 232 Tx,
Pin number “5” - GND.
4.2.12 Connecting a Echo Sounder
The FS 70 Processor Unit may be connected to an echo sounder for
display of the trawl unit depth on the sounder. This is made via the
RS232 serial port on the rear panel of the processing unit or an
RS232/USB converter. The processor will output the Temperature
and the Depth from the trawl integrated sensor module in the
NMEA 0183 format.
If port “B” is not available you will have to install an additional
serial card or install an RS232/USB external converter.
4.2.13 Connecting a Heading Sensor
If you need to connect a heading sensor output to the serial port at the
rear of the processing unit, you will have to install an additional serial
card in the Processing Unit or install an RS232/USB external
converter. The pinout for your heading sensor input/output RS232
connection is as follows:
Pin number “2” 232 Rx,
Pin number “3” 232 Tx,
Pin number “5” GND.
For additional information, please refer to the User’s Guide supplied
with the system.