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RockFLEET Assured Power Hub
Overview​
The RockFLEET Assured Power Hub is a below-deck junction box that provides simplified installation and power management. It is configured at the factory to match the selected NMEA build option: NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183. This configuration cannot be changed after shipment.
Key Features​
- Power management: incorporates a DC voltage regulator to power the RockFLEET Assured on cable runs up to 100m and power attached external devices.
- Lightning protection: integrated lightning protection for the Power Hub and connected downstream devices.
- External device integration: provides standard NMEA 2000 and RS-422 connections for integrating A-PNT positions with external devices.
- Installation: discrete bridge-mountable box with front-facing connection ports.
Connectors and Wiring​
Connector A - DC power supply, 15-24V DC Power input connector with screw terminals. Supply voltage is 15-24V DC, with the positive wire on the left and negative wire on the right. The supplied mains adapter provides 24V DC.
Connector B - NMEA 2000 Standard NMEA 2000 female connector for attaching the RockFLEET Assured to the Ground Control-supplied Raymarine AXIOM® 9 Chart Plotter or compatible third-party equipment that supports Ground Control position and AIS NMEA 2000 sentences.
The Power Hub includes an NMEA 2000 terminator, completing a backbone connection to the RockFLEET Assured Above Deck Unit. Connector B provides a drop/spur connection to the attached device, so the cable to that device must be no longer than 6m.
Connector C - Screen Power and Serial Communication The supplied 7 pin plug-in connector provides power and serial communication, where required, for connected equipment:
| Pin | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power out + | Power output for the Chart Plotter (15V DC) |
| 2 | Power out - | |
| 3 | Screen | Cable screen connector for the Chart Plotter, where required. Also provides a reference ground for RS-422. |
| 4 | RS-422 TX+ | |
| 5 | RS-422 TX- | |
| 6 | RS-422 RX+ | |
| 7 | RS-422 RX- |
Connector D - RockFLEET Assured Female 7 pin Amphenol connector for connecting the Power Hub to the RockFLEET Assured Above Deck Unit. The supplied 25m cable provides power and communication; cables up to 100m are available on request.