Raymarine SR100 User manual

SR50/SR100
Sirius Weather Systems
Installation Guide
Document Number: 87069_1
Date: December 2006

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i
Important information ......................................................... 1
Introduction...........................................................................................1
Disclaimer ............................................................................................. 1
EMC conformance................................................................................. 1
Warranty ...............................................................................................1
Handbook information ..........................................................................2
Safety notices ........................................................................ 3
Installation ............................................................................. 5
What’s in the box?................................................................................6
What tools do I need.............................................................................6
Cable runs............................................................................................. 8
Installing the system .............................................................................9
System connections ............................................................ 14
System activation................................................................................18
Upgrading weather receiver software ............................ 19
Maintenance and troubleshooting ................................... 20
Introduction.........................................................................................20
Maintenance ....................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................20
Accessories..........................................................................................21
Glossary of weather terms ................................................ 23
Using the Weather application ......................................... 27
Introduction.........................................................................................27
Overview .............................................................................................27
Setting up the application ...................................................................27
The weather display ............................................................................29
Weather options..................................................................................30
Animating weather graphics ...............................................................36
Troubleshooting the weather application............................................40

1 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
Important information
Introduction
This guide contains an explanation of how to install, commission and main
tain your Raymarine SR50/SR100 Sirius weather System for use with your
Raymarine display.
Intended use
This product is a weather information system consisting of a receiver and
antenna. The intended application is as one component of a navigation
system for leisure marine boats and workboats not covered by IMO/SOLAS
carriage requirements.
Disclaimer
All information presented by the Sirius weather service is advisory only.
You acknowledge the risk of incomplete and erroneous information and
assume complete responsibility and risks associated with this device, and
accordingly release Raymarine, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., Navcast Inc, and
WSI Corporation from any and all claims arising from the use of this
service. By using this service, you acknowledge and agree that you have
read the terms of the subscription agreement for this service and agree to
all of the terms contained therein. If you do not have the subscription
agreement, you may view a copy at www.sirius.com/marineweath
eragreement or call 18008695480 for a copy to be sent to you.
EMC conformance
All Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment. The design and
manufacture of Raymarine equipment and accessories conforms to the
appropriate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards, but correct
installation is required to ensure that performance is not compromised. For
full details and installation guidelines refer to www.raymarine.com
Warranty
To register your new Raymarine product, please take a few minutes to fill
out the warranty card. It is important that you complete the owner infor
mation and return the card to us to receive full warranty benefits. Your
product can also be registered via our website www.raymarine.com
D9060_1

Important information 2
Handbook information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this handbook
was correct as it went to press. Raymarine cannot accept any liability for
any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.
In addition, our policy of continuous product improvement may change
specifications without notice. As a result, Raymarine cannot accept liability
for any differences between the product and the handbook.
Handbook conventions
Throughout this handbook, the dedicated (labelled) keys are shown in bold
capitals, e.g. MENU . The soft key functions are shown in italics, e.g. SAVE
ALL.

3 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
Safety notices
WARNING
Navigation aid
When this product is used within a navigation system, it is
only an aid to navigation. It’s accuracy can be affected by
many factors, including equipment failure or defects, envi
ronmental conditions and improper use or handling. It is
the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and
navigational judgements. This product should not be
relied upon as a substitute for such prudence and judge
ment. Always maintain a permanent watch so that you can
respond to situations as they develop.
WARNING
Product installation
This equipment must be installed and operated in accor
dance with the Raymarine instructions provided within
this guide. Failure to do so could result in poor product
performance, personal injury, and/or damage to your boat.
WARNING
Electrical safety
Make sure the power supply is switched OFF before you
make any electrical connections.
CAUTION
Cables
DO NOT cut cables or remove connectors as this will
severely reduce system performance.
If a longer cable is required you will need to purchase a
replacement cable from a suitable dealer.
If a shorter cable is required, coil excess cable neatly and
secure out of the way.
CAUTION
Antenna cable
Cutting or splicing the antenna cable will result in severely
reduced system performance.

Safety notices 4
CAUTION
Inline fuse
If you do not have a breaker in the power circuit, an inline
2A slow blow fuse should be fitted to the positive (red)
lead of the power cable.
CAUTION
Grounding
This system is not intended for use on ‘positive’ ground
boats. The power cable earth screen must be connected to
the boat’s RF ground system.
CAUTION
Software upgrade
While this software upgrade is not intended to erase data
stored in your displays internal memory, it is strongly
recommended that you perform a backup before
upgrading software should anything interrupt the
upgrade process.
CAUTION
Power supply
Always turn your weather system OFF before carrying out
routine maintenance.

5 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
Installation
EMC Installation Guidelines
Raymarine equipment and accessories are designed to the best industry
standards for use in the recreational marine environment.
Their design and manufacture conforms to the appropriate Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) regulations, but correct installation is required to
ensure that performance is not compromised.
The guidelines given here describe the conditions for optimum EMC perfor
mance, but it is recognized that it may not be possible to meet all of these
conditions in all situations. To ensure the best possible conditions for EMC
performance within the constraints imposed by any location, always ensure
the maximum separation possible between different items of electrical
equipment.
For optimum EMC performance, it is recommended that wherever
possible :
• Raymarine equipment and the cables connected to it are:
• At least 3 ft. (1 m) from any equipment transmitting or cables
carrying radio signals e.g. VHF radios, cables and antennas. In the
case of SSB radios, the distance should be increased to 7 ft. (2 m).
• More than 7 ft. (2 m) from the path of a radar beam. A radar beam
can normally be assumed to spread 20 degrees above and below
the radiating element.
• The product is supplied from a separate battery from that used for
engine start. Power supply voltages below the minimum specified for a
product, and starter motor transients, can cause the product to reset.
This will not damage the product, but may cause the loss of some
information and may change the operating mode.
• Raymarine specified cables are used. Cutting and rejoining these
cables can compromise EMC performance and must be avoided unless
doing so is detailed in the installation manual.
Suppression Ferrites
If a supplied cable is fitted with a suppression ferrite, the ferrite must not
be removed, unless it is necessary to facilitate installation. Any ferrite thus
removed must be replaced in the original position immediately installation
is complete.
If additional suppression ferrites are required, use only ferrites supplied by
Raymarine.
Connections to Other Equipment
If Raymarine equipment is to be connected to other equipment using a
cable not supplied by Raymarine, a Raymarine suppression ferrite MUST
always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit.

6
What’s in the box? What tools do I need
4.9 ft. (1.5 m) SeaTalk
hs
network
cable
25 ft. (7.6 m) Antenna cable
SR100
SR50
SR50 and SR100
10 ft. (3 m) Power cable
25 ft. (7.6 m) Antenna cable
10 ft. (3 m) Power cable
SeaTalkNG network Y-cable
Audio cable
D9061-1
M8
screw (x4)
M3.5
screw (x3)
SRA-40
Antenna
Mounting
gasket
Weather
receiver module
Surface mount kit
Extension
shaft
Lock
washer
Retaining nut
Drill
7/64" Drill bit
9/16" Drill bit
Phillips
screwdriver
D9062-1

7 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
Planning the installation
When planning the installation and choosing locations for the antenna and
receiver, consider the following points:
Receiver
You should also choose the installation site so that a power cable can be
easily removed.
Antenna
You should also ensure that the installation site has easy access from
below in an area clear of cables and dangers and other obstruction.
MIN
MAX
-10
55
14
130
D9063-1
Protect the receiver from extremes of temperature.
DO NOT place the receiver near an engine, or where
fuel vapor could be present.
DO NOT install the receiver where it is likely to get
wet or where it can be splashed with water.
DO NOT install the receiver where it can be kicked or
trodden on.
D9064-1
Ensure the antenna is
installed where it has
clear view of the sky.
Do not install the antenna
in the path of radar
beam.
Do not install the antenna
where it can be kicked or
trodden on.
Ensure the antenna is
installed on a flat
horizontal Surface.

8
Cable runs
Consider the following points before installing the system cables:
• You will need to connect the antenna, ethernet and power cables to
the receiver.
• All cables should be adequately clamped and protected from physical
damage and exposure to heat.
• Avoid running cables through bilges or doorways, or close to moving
or hot objects.
Note: Acute bends must be avoided minimum bend radius 25mm.
• Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deckhead, a
watertight gland or swan neck tube should be used.
• DO NOT cut the cables or remove the connectors.
• DO NOT pull cables through bulkheads using a cord attached to the
connector. This could damage the connector.
• Secure cables in place using tiewraps or lacing twine. Bundling cables
in a way not to produce sharp bends as this can adversely effect the
performance of the SR50/SR100
You will need to run the following cables:
• Power cable.
• SeaTalk
hs
network cable (SR100 only)
• SeaTalk
NG
network cable (SR50 only
)
• Antenna cable.
• Audio Cable (SR50 only)
Power cable
A 10 ft. (3m) power cable is supplied. This cable has a connector plug for
connecting to the weather receiver at one end and three wires at the other
for connecting to your boats power supply. This cable may be extended to
a distance of 60 ft. (20m) using a suitable wire, gauge AWG 12 or greater.
For full details of power connections refer to “Power cable” on page 15.
SeaTalk
hs
network cable (SR100 only)
A 4.9 ft. (1.5m) network cable is supplied. This cable should be used to
connect your SR100 weather receiver to either a SeaTalk
hs
Network Switch
or cross over coupler to connect to your ESeries display or GSeries
processor. If a longer cable is required it should be purchased from your
local Raymarine dealer. For full details of available cable lengths refer to
“SeaTalkhs (SR100 Specific)” on page 16.
Seatalk
NG
network cable(SR50 only)
A 10ft (3M) Ycable is supplied.This cable makes up a complete terminated
Seatalk
NG
network and power solution. This cable should be used to
connect your SR50 weather receiver to your Cseries display and also
supply power to the SeaTalk
NG
network. If a longer cable is required it
should be purchased from your local Raymarine dealer. The cable supplied
CAUTION
Cables
DO NOT cut cables or remove connectors as this will
severely reduce system performance.
If a longer cable is required you will need to purchase a
replacement cable from a suitable dealer.
If a shorter cable is required, bundle excess cable neatly
and secure out of the way ensuring not to exceed the
minimum bend radius of 25mm.

9 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
with the product is used only if the case is that there are no other existing
SeaTalk
NG
, SeaTalk2 or NMEA2000 products being used in the system, in
this case separate accessory cables needs to be purchased.
Audio cable (SR50 only)
A 5ft (1.5m) cable is supplied. The audio cable should be used to connect
your SR50 weather receiver to your external audio device.
Antenna cable
An antenna cable of 25 ft. (7.5m) is supplied. This RF coax cable should be
used to connect the antenna to the weather receiver. If a longer cable is
required it should be purchased from your Shakespeare dealer. For full
details of available cable lengths refer to “Accessories” on page 21.
Installing the system
The following section gives details of how to install your SR50/SR100 Sirius
weather receiver and antenna.
Receiver
The receiver should be installed a minimum of 3 ft. (1m) away from an
engine, compass or any magnetic device.
D9065-1

10
6"
Check
A minimum 6" space must be left
below the unit to ensure adequate
space for cable bends/ connections.
Step 1
Check
x4
Vertical
D9066-1
Use 7/64" drill bit
for pilot holes
Step 2
x4
D9067-1
No.8 x 3/4"screw (x4)
Step 3
x4
D9068-1

11 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
Antenna install Pedestal mounting
Note: If you are attaching the antenna directly to a flat surface, the cable
with its connector attached can be routed through a 9/16” hole
drilled in the mounting surface as described below or passed
through the mounting flange.
The antenna consists of the following components:
When selecting the antenna installation site, check that the area below the
site has easy access and is clear of cables and other obstructions.
Using the gasket as a template mark the center hole and 3 fixing holes.
CAUTION
Antenna cable
Cutting or splicing the antenna cable will result in severely
reduced system performance.
It is essential that the antenna TNC cable connector and
the antenna base are isolated from the ships ground.
Mounting flange
Mounting gasket
Antenna cable and
connector D9070_1
SRA-40 Antenna
Screw
D9071-1
Step 1
D9072-1
Step 2

12
Use a 9/16” drill bit to drill the center hole and a 7/64” drill bit to make
pilot holes for the fixing screws.
Fix the mounting gasket and flange into position using the supplied screws.
Thread the cable and connector through the mounting flange and gasket.
Attach the antenna to the mounting flange, making sure the ‘O’ ring is in
position.
Surface mounting
If you are attaching the antenna directly to a nonmetallic flat surface, the
cable with its connector attached can be routed through a 9/16” hole
drilled in the mounting surface. It is recommended to seal the hole drilled
to prevent water ingress with a suitable sealant.
Surfaces up to 1/4” (6mm) thick
Do not cut the cable and do not remove the connector .
Step 1: Drill a 9/16" mounting hole. For mounting surfaces from 1/4" to
1" thick, use the extension shaft (supplied). Route the 6" antenna lead
with TNC female connector through the center of the extension shaft.
Thread the Extension Shaft onto the existing antenna shaft and tighten.
D9073-1
Step 3
'O' ring
Step 4
D9074-1
SRA-40 antenna
6 inch
SRA -40
cable
Direct surface mounting for surfaces up to 1/4 inch thick
Lock washer
Mounting
surface
Cable to
receiver
D10026-1
Retaining nut

13 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
Step 2: Pass the connector, cable, and shaft (if used) from the SRA40
through the hole Surfaces 1/4” (6mm) to 1” (25.4mm) thick
.
Note: A standard 1” x 14TPI generic rail mount is also available. Refer to
individual manufacturers installation guides for fitting instructions.
SRA-40 antenna
Extension shaft
6 inch
SRA -40
cable
Direct surface mounting for surfaces 1/4 to 1 inch thick
Lock washer
Mounting
surface
Cable to
receiver
D10027-1
Retaining nut

14
System connections
This section deals with connecting your SR50/SR100 Sirius weather system after installation.
Typical Sirius weather systems are shown in the following illustrations.
SR50 SR100
C-Series Display Antenna
Weather Receiver
Amplifier
SR50
D9939-1
Power Supply
RANGE
CANCELOK
PAGE
ACTIVE
WPTS/
MOB
MENU
DATA
IN
OUT
Power Supply
CANCELOK
RANGE
IN
OUT
PAGE
ACTIVE
WPTS
MOB
MENU
DATA
Antenna
Weather Receiver
SeaTalk
hs
Network Switch
E-Series Display
D9075_1
Other SeaTalk
hs
devices

15 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
Connector panel
The connector panel of the receiver provides the following connection
sockets:
SR50 system
• Power  for connecting the system to your boat’s DC power supply.
• SeaTalk
NG
Network Ycable  for connecting the receiver to your
display (also required to be connected to power supply to provide
power to the SeaTalk
NG
bus).
• Antenna  for connecting the antenna to the system.
• Audio  for connecting to an audio output device i.e. Power Amplifier.
The connector panel also contains a Light Emitting Diode (LED) to indicate
system status for diagnostic purposes. For full details of the status LED
refer to “Status LED” on page 20.
SR100 system
• Power  for connecting the system to your boat’s DC power supply.
• SeaTalk
hs
 for connecting the receiver to your boat’s SeaTalk
HS
Network.
• Antenna  for connecting the antenna to the system.
• Audio  not used.
The connector panel also contains a light emitting diode (LED) to indicate
system status for diagnostic purposes. For full details of the status LED
refer to “Status LED” on page 20
Power cable
Sirius weather systems are intended for use on your boats’ DC power
system. With an operating range of 9 V to 32 V.
There is no power switch on the SR50/SR100 Sirius weather receiver, it
automatically turns on when the system is powered.
The power connection for your system should be made at either the output
of the battery isolator switch, or at a DC power distribution panel. The
power must be fed directly to the system through its own dedicated cable
system and MUST be protected by a thermal circuit breaker or fuse,
installed close to the power connection.
A 10 ft. (3 m) cable is supplied with your system for connecting to the
boat’s DC power supply as follows:
POWER
AUDIO
SEATALK NG ANTENNA
D9940-1
POWER
AUDIO
SEATALK HS ANTENNA
D9076-1
CAUTION
Inline fuse
If you do not have a breaker in the power circuit, an inline
2A slow blow fuse should be fitted to the positive (red)
lead of the power cable.

16
Extending the power cable
The power cable may be extended up to a maximum length of 60 ft. (20m)
using a suitable AWG 12 multistranded cable.
Note: If the power connections are accidentally reversed the system will
not work. Raymarine recommends using a multimeter to ensure
that the power lead is connected with the correct polarity.
Grounding the system
Your boat’s power system should be either:
• Negative grounded, with the negative battery terminal connected to
the boat’s ground, or
• Floating with neither battery terminal connected to the boat’s ground.
It is important that an effective RF ground is connected to your weather
system.
You must ground your weather system by connecting the Shield wire
(screen) of the power cable to the nearest ground point on your boat’s RF
system.
If you need to extend the wire, the extension wire should be an 8 mm braid
or AWG 10 multistrand cable.
If your boat does not have an RF system, connect the Shield wire (Screen)
to the negative battery terminal.
SeaTalk
hs
(SR100 Specific)
The supplied SeaTalk
hs
high speed network cable should be connected
from the receiver to a SeaTalk
hs
switch or a crossover coupler (as shown)
to enable connection to your Raymarine display.
CAUTION
Grounding
This system is not intended for use on ‘positive’ ground
boats. The power cable earth screen must be connected to
the boat’s RF ground system.
Red (12/24 V/+)
Black (0V-)
Shield (0V/ ground /-) D9077
_
SR100 Weather Receiver
D9084-1
E Series Display
SeaTalkhs Cable SeaTalkhs Cable
Crossover Coupler
E55060
Antenna
SR100

17 Raymarine Sirius Weather System  Installation Guide
SeaTalk
NG
Network Ycable (SR50 Specific)
The supplied SeaTalk
NG
network Ycable should be connected from the
receiver to the relevant port at the rear of your Raymarine CSeries display
it is also to provide the SeaTalk
NG
network with power.
Antenna cable
The antenna cable should be used to connect the antenna to the weather
receiver. If a cable length greater than the 25 ft. (7.5 m) supplied is
required a substitute cable of suitable length should be purchased from
your Shakespeare dealer ensuring that a maximum length of 90 ft. (27.4 m)
is not exceeded. If this maximum is exceeded then this will cause the unit
to operate either poorly or not at all.
SeaTalkNG Cable
C-Series Display Antenna
SR50 Weather Receiver
Amplifier
SR50
D9083-1
POWERSEA
T
ALK2
SEA
T
ALK
RADAR
NMEADSM
RGY
IN / OUT
To
power
supply
CAUTION
Antenna cable
Cutting or splicing the antenna cable will result in severely
reduced system performance.