Raymarine Raystar 114 User manual

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Combined GPS
& Differential
Beacon Receiver
Installation
Guide
Document number: 81151_3
Date: 4th Aug 1999

Installation Guide 1
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This device is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be
affected by many factors, including equipment failure or defects,
environmental conditions and improper handling or use.
It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and
navigational judgement, and this device should not be relied upon
as a substitute for such prudence and judgement.
1. EMC Installation & Service Guidelines
All Raytheon equipment and accessories are designed to the best
industry standards for use in the leisure marine environment.
Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct
installation is essential to maintain EMC performance and CE
compliance. Although every effort has been taken to ensure that they
will perform under all conditions, it is important to understand what
factors could affect the operation of the product.
Installation
All Raytheon equipment and cables connected to it should be;
• At least 1m (3ft) from any equipment transmitting or cables carrying
radio signals eg. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the case of
SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 2m (7ft).
• More than 2m (7ft) from the path of a radar beam.
• The equipment should be supplied from a different battery than the
one used for engine start. Voltage drops below 10.7V in the power
supply to our products can cause the equipment to reset. This will
not damage the equipment, but may cause the loss of some
information and can change the operating mode.
• Genuine Raytheon cables should be used at all times. Cutting and
rejoining these cables can compromise EMC performance and so
should be avoided unless doing so is detailed in the installation
manual.

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Check Before Going to Sea
• Always check the installation before going to sea to make sure that it
is not affected by radio transmissions, engine starting etc.
• In some installations, it may not be possible to prevent the
equipment from being affected by external influences. In general
this will not damage the equipment but can lead to it resetting, or
momentarily may result in faulty operation.
Servicing and Safety
• This product contains no user servicable parts.
• Raytheon equipment should be serviced only by authorised
Raytheon service engineers. They will ensure that service
procedures and replacement parts used will not affect performance.
There are no user serviceable parts in any Raytheon product.
• Always report any EMC related problem to your nearest Raytheon
dealer. We will use any such information to improve our quality
standards.

Installation Guide 3
2. Package Contents
Checking your Raystar 114 Package
The Raystar 114 Combined GPS and Differential Beacon Receiver
package contains the following standard items:
1. Raystar 114
2. Beacon Aerial
3. Ground screw with eyelet
4. Installation Guide including Warranty document
Items Missing?
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact your
Raytheon dealer or our Product Support Department to obtain
replacement parts. Please note that missing or damaged items
cannot be replaced without proof of purchase.
Registering this Product
When you have checked that you have all of the listed components,
please take the time to complete the warranty document and return it to
your national distributor.
By returning this document you will receive prompt and expert
attention should you ever experience any difficulties with this product.
Also, your details are added to our customer database so that you
automatically receive new product brochures as and when they are
released.

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3. Summary of Features
GPS
Receiver type: 12 Parallel channels
Frequency: 1575.42 MHz +/- 1 MHz (C/A code), L1
Sensitivity: -130dBm
Signal acquisition: Automatic
Time to first fix: 15 minutes maximum,
typically 2 minutes
Standard GPS
Position accuracy: 15 m RMS. (L1, C/A code
HDOP <2.5 without SA)
Speed accuracy: 1 knot RMS. (L1, C/A code
HDOP <2.5 without SA)
Differential GPS
Position accuracy: <7.5 m RMS. (L1, C/A code
HDOP <2.5 with SA)
Speed accuracy: 0.5 knot RMS. (L1, C/A code
HDOP <2.5 with SA)
Geodetic Datum: WGS-84
(190 alternatives programmable)
Power Requirements: 12 Vdc, 0.3 A nominal
(10-16 V input range)
Cable length: 15 m (49 ft 3 in)
Operating Temp.: -10 to 700C (14 to 1580F)
Storage Temp.: -10 to 700C (14 to 1580F)
CE mark: Conforms to 89/336/EEC(EMC),
EN60945:1997
Data Input/Output:
NMEA Mode NMEA0183 V2.3 Output
Non-isolated NMEA Input
SeaTalk mode SeaTalk Bus
Memory Backup: Lithium battery (10 year life)
Disposal Note: Care should be taken when disposing of this equipment
as a Lithium battery is fitted internally.
Local regulations may apply and must be adhered to.

Installation Guide 5
Differential Beacon Receiver
Frequency Range: 283.5 to 325.0 kHz
MSK Bit Rate: 100, 200 bps
Frequency Resolution: 0.5 kHz
Sensitivity: 2.5 mV/ m @10dB SNR @ 100 bps
Frequency Selection: Automatic / Manual (user-selectable)

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4. Raystar 114 Installation
The Raystar 114 is designed to receive the signals emitted from the
satellites in a direct path. Ideally, the unit should be mounted upright in
a location that is open and clear of any masts, search lights, or other
structures that could block the line-of-sight reception of the antenna
unit. The height of the receiver is not as important as the receiver having
a clear view horizon to horizon for optimum signal reception. In fact,
the lower the unit can be mounted and have a clear view to satellites, the
better. The more stable the internal GPS antenna, the easier it is to track
satellites lower to the horizon.
Installation of the Raystar 114 should only be undertaken by a
competent installer.
D1340-2
The unit should be separated by at least 7ft (2m) from other
communication antennas and should not be mounted in the direct path
of a Radar’s antenna beam.
While planning the location for the unit, consider finding a convenient
pathway for running the interconnecting cable which will connect the
receiver to the GPS display unit or to the rest of an integrated system.

Installation Guide 7
Ideally the cable should be run in a manner so that it can be hidden from
view and, if possible, be in a direct path to the point of connection. It is
important to keep the cable separated from other shipboard cables as
much as possible to prevent interference pick-up.
CAUTION
Care should be taken that the unit is sited to avoid personal injury
caused by falling on the aerial.
Note: Mounting on the mast of a sailboat is not recommended.
Grounding the System
For optimum operation the unit should be connected to the ship’s
ground system. You can ground the unit using one of the following
three methods:
1. A 24 AWG wire can be connected via the screw connection found
in the base of the unit, as shown in the following illustration. A
suitable wire with eyelet is attached to the unit. If this length is
insufficient, use similar wire and connect with the additional eyelet
and screw provided.
D4435-2
Grounding
screw
2. The cable screen can be connected to ground.
Note: This will require the insulation to be cut back to obtain
access to the screen.
3. A conducting pole mount, which is connected to ground, can be
screwed into the base of the unit.

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Mounting
The Raystar 114 can be mounted on a pole. Alternatively, you can use a
surface mount kit supplied by your local marine dealer.
The aluminium base of the Raystar 114 has been chromation treated to
add toughness, resistance to wear and tear and resistance to corrosion
of the assembly.
The base of the sensor has a slot through which to feed the pre-wired
cable externally of the mount. If the cable is fed through this slot, it
should be secured with a cable tie to the base of the unit.
If you prefer to feed the cable through the mount, it will be necessary to
cut the cable as the connector will not feed through. You should re-
connect the cable using a connector block; refer to the Connections
section for cable details.
The cable assembly supplied is 15m (49ft 3in) in length with a moulded
6-pin connector fitted at the receiver end. The cable should be run as
directly as possible to the navigation console or to the external
navigation device. The cable can be cut as necessary to the required
length, or coiled and stored out of the way. Refer to the Connections
section for cable details .
Mounting on a pole
Screw the Raystar 114 securely onto a standard 1” TPI threaded pole
mount by hand. Take particular care to avoid curling, tight loops or
kinking of the cable.
Aerial
Screw the whip aerial into the unit. Hand tighten then, holding the
plastic dome to prevent rotation, use a 13mm spanner to tighten the
whip aerial an additional 1/4-turn. DO NOT overtighten.
Note: For optimum performance, use only the whip aerial supplied.
Do not fit a whip aerial supplied by a third party.
Connections
The unit is normally connected to an NMEA system via a 15m
(49ft 3in) cable terminated with a moulded 6-pin connector.
Alternatively, connection can be made to other types of NMEA
connector or a SeaTalk bus (see below).

Installation Guide 9
If you have equipment with a dedicated GPS socket that accepts this
connector, you should use it. If it is not possible to use this connector,
remove the 6-pin connector and re-connect the cable using a connector
block, referring to the diagrams and connection tables below.
As with all onboard marine equipment, the installer should ensure that
the power supply connection to the RayStar 114 is adequately
protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. This will be
provided, typically, by connection via a fused display unit.
1 Red
(Power)
4 Green
(NMEA out
SeaTalk in/out)
5 Yellow
(NMEA in)
6 Brown N/C
D4299-2
3 White (0V/ground)
2 Black
(0V/ground)
Cable Screen - Antenna Ground
RayStar114,NMEAand SeaTalk Interconnection Table
RayStar 114 NMEA SeaTalk
Pin No Colour Function Function Colour
1 Red Power Power Red
2 Black 0V / Ground 0V Screen
3 White 0V / Ground 0V Screen
4 Green NMEA Out Data Yellow
5 Yellow NMEA In Power Red
6 Brown Not Used Not Used -
Note: Unused wires must be insulated and taped back.

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Using a Connector Block
When connecting a RayStar 114 into an existing instrument system or
to certain Raytheon chartplotters (eg. RayChart 520 or RL70RC) a
connector block can be used to connect into the SeaTalk bus.
If dc power is not already available via an existing SeaTalk instrument,
a connector block can be used to supply power to the SeaTalk bus for
this and other applications.
The following diagram shows how the connector block is used to make
the interconnections between the RayStar 114, the SeaTalk bus and, if
required, an external dc power supply.
CAUTION:
USE A MULTIMETER, SET TO AN APPROPRIATE RANGE,
TO CHECK CORRECT POLARITY AND CONNECTIONS
TO THE 12V DC SUPPLY BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO
THE UNIT.
Wire colour
Black (screen)
Red
Yellow
Black (screen)
Red
Black
White
Red
Yellow
Green
Brown
12V
Power
Supply
0V
12V
Fused
Cable
SeaTalk
Power
RS114
Terminal
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
-
Function
0V
12V
SeaTalk
0V
12V
0V
0V
12V
12V
SeaTalk
Not used
To RS114
0V: 1
12V: 2
Data: 3
BlackBlack
Red
Red
White
Red
Yellow
Yellow Green
3 (SeaTalk)
1 (0V)
2 (12V)
To SeaTalk (typical plug shown) Terminal
D4610-1
Black

Installation Guide 11
Note: A SeaTalk Auxiliary Junction Box, which satisfies the above
requirements, is available from your Raytheon Marine agent or is
supplied with certain chartplotter products.
For further technical information, please visit the Raytheon Marine web
site at: www.raymarine.com
NMEA Sentences
Output Input
GPGGA PRAYA GPMSK
GPGSA GPMSS
GPGSV GPDTM
GPGLL GPVTG
GPRMC

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Limited Warranty Certificate
Raytheon Marine Company warrants each new Light Marine/Dealer Distributor Product to be of good materials
and workmanship, and will repair or exchange any parts pro en to be defecti e in material and workmanship
under normal use for a period of 2 years/24 months from date of sale to end user, except as pro ided below.
Defects will be corrected by Raytheon Marine Company or an authorized Raytheon dealer. Raytheon Marine
Company will, except as pro ided below, accept labor cost for a period of 2 years/24 months from the date of
sale to end user. During this period, except for certain products, tra el costs (auto mileage and tolls) up to 100
round trip highway miles and tra el time of 2 hours, will be assumed by Raytheon Marine Company only on
products where proof of installation or commission by authorised ser ice agents, can be shown.
Warranty Limitations
Raytheon Marine Company Warranty policy does not apply to equipment which has been subjected to accident,
abuse or misuse, shipping damage, alterations, corrosion, incorrect and/or non-authorized ser ice, or equipment
on which the serial number has been altered, mutilated or remo ed.
Except where Raytheon Marine Company or its authorized dealer has performed the installation, it assumes no
responsibility for damage incurred during installation.
This Warranty does not co er routine system checkouts or alignment/calibration, unless required by
replacement of part(s) in the area being aligned.
A suitable proof of purchase, showing date, place, and serial number must be made a ailable to Raytheon
Marine Company or authorized ser ice agent at the time of request for Warranty ser ice.
Consumable items, (such as: Chart paper, lamps, fuses, batteries, styli, stylus/dri e belts, radar mixer crystals/
diodes, snap-in impeller carriers, impellers, impeller bearings, and impeller shaft) are specifically excluded from
this Warranty.
Magnetrons, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), hailer horns and transducers are warranted for 1 year/12 months from
date of sale. These items must be returned to a Raytheon Marine Company facility.
All costs associated with transducer replacement, other than the cost of the transducer itself, are specifically
excluded from this Warranty.
O ertime premium labor portion of ser ices outside of normal working hours is not co ered by this Warranty.
Tra el cost allowance on certain products with a suggested retail price below $2500.00 is not authorized. When/
or if repairs are necessary, these products must be forwarded to a Raytheon Marine Company facility or an
authorized dealer at owners expense will be returned ia surface carrier at no cost to the owner.
Tra el costs other than auto mileage, tolls and two (2) hours tra el time, are specifically excluded on all
products. Tra el costs which are excluded from the co erage of this Warranty include but are not limited to:
taxi, launch fees, aircraft rental, subsistence, customs, shipping and communication charges etc..
Tra el costs, mileage and time, in excess to that allowed must ha e prior appro al in writing.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW:
(1) THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS INDICATED HEREIN, AND NO
OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES SHALL BE BINDING ON RAYTHEON MARINE COMPANY
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLE OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
(2) Raytheon Marine Company shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special (including
puniti e or multiple) damages.
All Raytheon Marine Company products sold or pro ided hereunder are merely aids to na igation. It is the
responsibility of the user to exercise discretion and proper na igational skill independent of any Raytheon
equipment.
44592_4
21st October 1998

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