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revengewanted posted 03-02-2009 12:41 PM ET (US)   Profile for revengewanted   Send Email to revengewanted  
When I disconnected the captioned original Digital Compass when replacing the dash instruments, I neglected to properly take note of where the compass wires went. I'm hoping someone has installed one and able to provide some advice on where the four wires are supposed to be attached:
The four wires coming from the compass are Black, Red, Green, and White. The Green wire appears to be capped and not used in the original installation - so my first question is: What's the green wire for?

So then, if the Black and Red wire provide the electrical power to turn on the compass, what's the White one for?

The boat is 1989 Revenge 25.

Many Thanks,
Cheers,
george

jimh posted 03-02-2009 01:37 PM ET (US)     Profile for jimh  Send Email to jimh     
In cables with four wires, the color combination of

Black/Red
White/Green

is in common use, especially with paired conductors. I don't think these colors will necessarily conform to the usual color codes used on boats.

revengewanted posted 03-02-2009 02:29 PM ET (US)     Profile for revengewanted  Send Email to revengewanted     
I think I got it! I looked at the online manual for a current model KVH Digital Compass. Now there are 7 wires!

The Red/Black provide the power. The White wire is the light! The Green wire may be an NMEA OUT - hence it was not in use with the original installation.

Cheers,
george

jimh posted 03-02-2009 09:13 PM ET (US)     Profile for jimh  Send Email to jimh     
The usual wire insulation color for instrument illumination is BLUE.

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/wireColorCode.html

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