Connecting DC Power and Voltage Monitors

!POWER INPUTS ARE FOR 12-24V DC SYSTEMS ONLY – connecting SELV or high voltages to these inputs may result in damage to the LINKbridge and void your product warranty. ENSURE THAT WIRES ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY AND APPROPRIATELY FUSED. NEVER CONNECT A POWER SOURCE LIVE.

Your LINKbridge contains multiple power supplies for 100% uptime. It contains 4 galvanically isolated power supplies that enable it to be powered from:

1. DC In (opt)
2. NMEA 0183 Input
3. CAN1 Input
4. CAN2 Input
   

The DC In (optional), as well as being used as a direct power source, can be used as an optional auxiliary input when power is supplied via any of the other inputs named above. This gives the ability for it to be linked to a dedicated battery of a size of your choosing, to enable 100% uptime, even when the vessel is powered off.

*Did you know? If all the systems are powered off on your vessel, if the LINKbridge is powered it can still monitor your vessel. The built-in gyroscope and accelerometer can detect if another vessel bumps into yours whilst you’re moored up, and the built-in GPS can keep you aware of your vessel’s position.

The LINKbridge also features two voltage monitors that can be used to take direct voltage readings from power sources connected (for example leisure and starter batteries), without the need for additional hardware.

The DC In (opt), and Volt Monitors are rated for 12-24VDC. The incoming supply should be fitted with a 3A fast blow fuse. We recommend using 1.5mm tinned marine wire.

When the LINKbridge is first powered, the LED on the front panel will illuminate. This will initially flash whilst the unit is booting. When your LINKbridge is fully operational, this will turn white and remain on constantly. This light can be used to indicate the status of your LINKbridge. You can read more about these status lights here.