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Installation Manual 2
Note to Installers
For 75% of all installations, this outline will cover 100% of the components.
For the remaining 25% of installations, 95% of the design will be detailed here.
For specific questions not covered in this outline, please contact your MICAD
Marine Systems dealer.
Installation Tools
The required tools for an installation are:
1 3/8 Drill Motor
1 Wire Stripper
1 Ea. 1/4, 3/16 1/8 drill bit
1 Eclipse Model 300-015
1 Phillips #2 Screw Driver
4-way indent Crimper
1 Small Channel Lock Pliers
1 Brady Style cable label maker
or Crescent Wrench
1 Phillips #2 6 Extension bit
1 Assorted wire termination connectors
for drill motor
1 1/8 Flat tip screw driver 6 long
1 Utility Knife (may be required for controller mounting)
Optional Tools/Test Equipment
1 AMP Meter
1 Volt/OHM Meter
1 12 or 17 Aluminum Monitor Template
Check for all ordered components. Once the verification has completed, begin the
Rough-In process as described later in the manual.
DISCLAIMER:
The MICAD Marine System is NOT an aid to navigation. The MICAD System is
an Information Management Tool and its use is not intended as a replacement
for Active Watch Keeping or Active Monitoring of any marine device. The
prudent navigator does not rely on a single source of information for monitoring
a vessels machinery and equipment. The MICAD Marine System works in con-
junction with many different information-producing devices and other elements,
including cabling, and therefore is not in any way responsible for any damages
to person or property, even if incorrect information is displayed, or correct infor-
mation is omitted by the MICAD Marine System. 3
MICAD Marine Installation Guide
The following document describes the installation process for any MICAD Marine
System. Simply, the basic theme of the MICAD Marine System is best described as:
Sensor Information flows from its source, to the 10 year resident MICAD Database.
MICAD collects, stores, and transmits real-time information from any sensor device
onboard, including NMEA Data instruments.Information is collected, stored and made
available to transmit via MICAD Net.
About MICAD Net
MICAD Net is a two-way satellite communications channel
designed to broadcast and receive data reports and text
messages. MICAD Net puts vessel owners, captains and
operators in constant contact with the vessel anywhere on the
globe. Youre never out of range with MICAD Net.
MICAD
Software
with 10 year
resident
data base 4
Equipment Location
The following block diagram is a view of a completely installed system.
Complete Installation Block Diagram
Screen Touch Mouse Cable
110 VAC from Inverter to
MICAD Core Processor,
Router, Screens
Windlass Sensor
LAN cable from Controllers
(engine room) to Router
Engine sensors to Controller
(J1939 or individual wires to
each sensor)
Engine Room Camera Cable to
MICAD Core Processor
MICAD Core Processor
Router
110 VAC Terminal Strip
MICAD Controllers (1 10) 2
shown here
MICAD Switch Controller
110 VAC Inverter
Engine Room Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Camera
Monitor
Engines 5
MICAD Installation Overview and Preparation
Note: The most important part of the MICAD Marine System installation is the
planning. This will take about twenty minutes, in which time the listing and the
identification of components will be reviewed. Just as all automobiles are quite similar
- yet each model is quite different, all MICAD installations are similar, but each boat is
different. Proper planning can save days on the installation.
Summary
The installation of a MICAD Marine System is comprised of electronic components,
mechanical devices and connecting cables. The recommended procedures that follow will
provide a safe and reliable installation.
Primary plan for installation:
Positioning components & devices on the vessel
Connecting cables
Planning cable runs
Startup of system.
The total allocation of time required:
70% Running cables, including sensor and other MICAD cables
20% Installing components
10% Connecting components and software setup
Additional areas where applicable:
Anchor Chain Locker
Secondary Helm Area
Camera Locations
Other non-engine sensor locations
C. Sensor Controller - P/N 25000131
K. Fuel Sensors - P/N 6000530
F. Engine Sensors - P/N 6000512
L. Sanitary Tank Sensor - P/N SHS-12
Ethernet Cable
To Router
Example of Engine Room Setup 6
C. Sensor Controller - P/N 25000131
G. Generator Sensors - P/N 6000549
A. Core Processor - P/N 2000106
I. Monitor - P/N 8000134
B. Router - P/N 9000229
J. Sea Mouse - P/N 9000743
D. MICAD Net - P/N 9000331
I. Monitor - P/N 8000134
E. Camera - P/N 19000107
M. Uninterrupted Power Supply P/N F601100
H. Power Analyzer - P/N 25000173
N. Power Inverter P/N 35000104
Example of Helm Setup
Ethernet Cable to Engine Room
Ethernet Cable to Generator Room
N
Example of Generator Room Setup
Ethernet Cable to Router 7
Fundamental Components
Equipment Location - At The Helm
The following section describes the major components of the MICAD Marine
System, grouped in the locations in which they are typically installed.
While each installation is different, the general equipment layout is the same. The
following components are usually mounted and installed at, or near, the helm:
MICAD Core Processor
Infra-red Camera Motion Controller
Touch Screen Monitor
MICAD Sea Mouse
Cisco
®
Router
Keyboard
AC Power Strip
Inverter Reset Switch
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Terminal Strip
Satellite Modem with External DC Power Supply
3. Cisco
®
Router, provides proper transmission for all
MICAD data packets on the Local Area Network (LAN). A
typical location is on a shelf inside a cabinet and off the
floor to protect against possible water seepage as
described above for the MICAD Core Processor.
Dimensions:
9½" x 8½" x 1½"
24 cm x 22 cm x 4 cm
P/N 9000229
2. Touch Screen Monitor, connected to the MICAD Core
Processor with both VGA and touch screen cables. An
aluminum cutout template is available for accurate
placement of the monitor(s) into the helm.
17" screen = 13" x 15 ¼" x 4 ½"
33cm x 39cm x 11.5cm
P/N 8000134
12" screen = 12" x 10" x 4 ½"
25.5cm x 30.5cm x 11.5cm
P/N 8000134
1. The MICAD Core Processor and other components
should be placed in a cabinet, located out of direct weather,
dry and not subject to water intrusion, and well ventilated by
space. A typical location is on a shelf inside a cabinet and
off the floor to protect against possible water seepage.
Dimensions:
8" x 7½" x 11½"
20cm x 19cm x 29cm
P/N 2000106 8
Fundamental Components
Equipment Location - At The Helm
7. Satellite Modem with External DC Power Supply, enables
satellite communication for MICAD Net. (The modem and power
supply may be placed in a secondary position. The antenna cable
can not exceed the specified maximum length of 30 feet, or
9.2m.) The modem connects to the MICAD Core Processor via a
9-pin serial cable, and mounted nearby. (MICAD Net optional)
Modem:
2" x 2" x 1¼" inches
5cm x 5cm x 3cm
P/N 9000XXX
Power Supply:
4 ¾" x 4 ¾" x 3 ¼"
12cm x 12cm x 8.5cm
P/N 9000XXX
6. Uninterruptible Power Supply, ensures that emergency
backup power to the MICAD System and Core Processor
remains available in the event of power loss from the
inverters. It can be placed near the MICAD Core
Processor, or next to the inverter.
Dimensions:
13" x 4 ¾" x 9"
33 cm x 12 cm x 23 cm
P/N 9000XXX
5. Infra-Red Camera Motion Controller, controls the pan,
tilt, and zoom functions of the camera when a remote
control is used. It is typically mounted in a less-visible
location. (optional)
Dimensions:
4" x 2 ½" x ¾"
10 cm x 6 cm x 2 cm
P/N 9000XXX
4. AC Power Strip, to provide multiple AC connections to
the system. Locate the strip in a place as described
previously for the MICAD Core Processor.
Dimensions:
11½" x 5" x 1½"
29 cm x 12.5 cm x 3.5 cm
P/N 9000XXX 9
Fundamental Components
Equipment Location - At The Helm
11. Terminal Strip, provides all of the NMEA data from the
various marine electronics, such as GPS, Water Depth,
etc. It is mounted near the rear of the MICAD Core
Processor.
Dimensions:
¼" x 5" x ½"
13cm x 12.5cm x 1cm
P/N 9000XXX
10. Inverter Reset Switch, is mounted in the helm area,
almost hidden, to prevent accidental system shutdown.
Dimensions:
4" x 2 ¾" x 2 ¼"
10cm x 7cm x 5.5cm
P/N 9000XXX
9. Keyboard, for general text input (such as writing emails),
is connected to the MICAD Core Processor. It normally
rests very close to the computer, and is used only
occasionally. Some systems do not include a keyboard, in
which case the on-screen keyboard is used exclusively.
Dimensions:
11 ¾" x 6 ¼" x 1 ¼"
30cm x 15.5cm x 3cm
P/N 9000XXX
Keyboard
8. MICAD Sea Mouse, connects to the MICAD Core
Process