Overview

The Simrad 000-15768-001 is a 20 m (65 ft) interconnection cable that carries power and Ethernet data between a HALO 2000 or HALO 3000 open array radar pedestal and the RI-50 radar interface module. The cable is 10.5 mm (0.4 in) in diameter, with a 14-pin locking connector for the pedestal end and an RJ45 connector for the RI-50.

It is the run you rely on when the pedestal is up on a mast, hardtop, or tower and the RI-50 is mounted down below in a dry electronics space. It is also a straightforward replacement when an existing scanner cable has been damaged or the connectors show corrosion.

Key features

• 20 m (65 ft) length for routing from pedestal to a remotely mounted RI-50
• 10.5 mm (0.4 in) overall cable diameter to help plan pass-throughs and conduit sizing
• 14-pin pedestal connector with a locking collar that secures after the pins are aligned
• RJ45 connector for the RI-50 SCANNER port, plus matching power/control leads for the RI-50 SCANNER POWER connectors
• Single interconnection run for radar power and data, reducing the need for splices in wet spaces

Installation and setup

Plan the route before pulling the cable. A 14 mm pass-through is enough for the RJ45 end, while the 14-pin end needs a 24 mm (0.95 in) opening if you are feeding that connector through first. Keep the pull load on the outer jacket, protect the connectors from snagging, and add chafe protection anywhere the cable passes through metal or fiberglass.

At the pedestal, seat the 14-pin connector carefully and tighten the locking collar. At the RI-50, plug the RJ45 into the SCANNER port and connect the cable's power/control leads into the RI-50 SCANNER POWER connectors per the color coding on the connectors.

Compatibility and fit

This cable is intended for Simrad HALO 2000 SERIES and HALO 3000 SERIES open array radar systems that use the RI-50 radar interface module. Confirm you have the clearance for the connector ends at both mounting points and allow a little service loop at the pedestal and at the RI-50 for future maintenance.

Use on board

A good match for larger powerboats and sailboats where the open array is mounted high for clear visibility and the electronics are protected below decks. The 20 m length suits many tower and mast runs without having to join shorter cables along the way.