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Starlink Mini wiring diagram
Starlink Mini with integrated router: 12–48 V DC, 60 W input rating and 25–40 W average consumption. USB-C operation requires the specified 100 W, 20 V / 5 A PD source and accessory cable; 60 W is not a verified startup-surge rating.
- Nominal voltage
- 12 V
- Compatible systems
- 12 V / 24 V / 48 V
- Rated power
- 30 W
Wiring diagram
How the Starlink Mini is wired.
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Cable sizing for this example
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3 m one way
12 V system
- Wire
- 1.5 mm² · 16 AWG
- Example fuse
- 5 A
- Design current
- 2.5 A
- Voltage drop
- 1.5%
Sized against ABYC E-11. The design current is the part's continuous draw. The length is one way; voltage drop includes an equal-length return.
Run-length and manufacturer assumptions
The editable example uses 3.048 m (10 ft) runs unless a shorter run is stated. Metric overviews round these to 3 m. Adapt the parts and lengths to your installation before choosing cable and protection.
Supporting parts
- 6.1 m total of 1.5 mm² (16 AWG) marine cable
- Terminations for 1.5 mm² cable, matched to the equipment's screw terminals, leads or studs
- 5 A fuse and holder on the positive run
- Heat-shrink, strain relief and terminal boots sized to the cable
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Installation notes
Before you install.
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Verified against the manufacturer's documentation (rev. Undated manufacturer document; printed revision not established), checked 2026-10-01. Manufacturer documentation →
Mini input and energy use
This is Starlink Mini with the router integrated into the antenna, not a Standard terminal or a separate Mini Router. The official specification sheet gives a 12–48 V, 60 W input rating and 25–40 W average consumption. The 60 W figure is an input rating, not a documented startup surge duration. The catalog’s single average-current estimate should be checked against real usage.
Supply connection
`+` and `−` represent the Mini’s DC input via the correct cable and barrel connector. They are not bare binding posts or Ethernet power pins. Fully seat the power plug so its face is flush with the terminal. Design the source and cable so voltage at the Mini remains inside its input range under load; a nominal 12 V battery and a long cable can fall below 12 V at the device.
USB-C and outdoor sealing
The official specification requires a 100 W, 20 V/5 A minimum USB-PD source when using Starlink’s USB-C-to-barrel accessory. A charger labeled only 60 W is not equivalent to that requirement. The Mini’s IP67 Type 4 rating depends on the correct power cable and Ethernet plug/cable being installed. The setup guide explicitly says a standard RJ45 cable removes the IP67 rating.
Setup and drawing limits
Use the app’s obstruction check for the required clear sky view, connect to the STARLINK Wi-Fi network and follow the alignment prompt. Check app alerts and the rear status light before assuming a power fault. The drawing omits the network connection, cable accessory, mounting and any DC converter. It cannot verify service availability, in-motion service permissions or endurance from a changing network load.
Source: manufacturer document — setup PDF pp. 3–6; electrical/environmental values in the official Mini specification sheet, PDF p. 3.
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Technical reference
Specifications and terminal map.
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Catalog specification
Starlink Mini with integrated router: 12–48 V DC, 60 W input rating and 25–40 W average consumption. USB-C operation requires the specified 100 W, 20 V / 5 A PD source and accessory cable; 60 W is not a verified startup-surge rating.
- Nominal voltage
- 12 V
- Compatible systems
- 12 V / 24 V / 48 V
- Rated power
- 30 W
- Continuous draw
- 2.5 A
Terminal map
Catalog connection points, current direction and planning limits. Check the manufacturer's pinout and connector ratings before installation.
+
positive · input
−
negative · input
Sources and sizing method
Equipment specifications. Model details, ratings and terminal roles come from the catalog. Check your unit’s label and current manufacturer documentation for its exact revision.
Example sizing. Sized against ABYC E-11. Boats built to UK or EU rules answer to ISO 13297 — check these figures against it before you build. Results use the example current and run length shown above. Set your actual equipment, lengths and installation conditions in Crimp before choosing hardware.
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