My auto helm ST4000+ has its own power feed and circuit breaker. My other instruments have a separate power circuit with breaker.
I am currently installing a network
connection between the autohelm (SeaTalk) and the other instruments (SeaTlkng). This involves using an interface kit. When I hook up the SeaTlkng cable, it powers up the autohelm without turning on the autohelm circuit breaker. I’m concerned that the wheel servo drive would take too much power from the SeaTlkng network but having two connected dc circuits isn’t good either. What is the recommended solution?
I am currently installing a network
connection between the autohelm (SeaTalk) and the other instruments (SeaTlkng). This involves using an interface kit. When I hook up the SeaTlkng cable, it powers up the autohelm without turning on the autohelm circuit breaker. I’m concerned that the wheel servo drive would take too much power from the SeaTlkng network but having two connected dc circuits isn’t good either. What is the recommended solution?