NMEA 2000 Considerations
If you are connecting this device to an existing NMEA 2000® network, the NMEA 2000 network should already be connected to power. Do not connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to an existing NMEA 2000 network, because only one power source should be connected to a NMEA 2000 network.
If you are connecting this device to an existing NMEA 2000 network or engine network by another manufacturer, you should install a NMEA 2000 Power Isolator (010-11580-00) between the existing network and the Garmin® devices.
If you are installing a NMEA 2000 power cable, you must connect it to the boat ignition switch or through another in-line switch. NMEA 2000 devices will drain your battery if the NMEA 2000 power cable is connected to the battery directly.
If you are unfamiliar with NMEA 2000, you should read the “NMEA 2000 Network Fundamentals” chapter of the Technical Reference for NMEA 2000 Products. To download this document, go to www.garmin.com and select Manuals on the product page for your device.
The port labeled NMEA 2000 on the cradle is used to connect it to a standard NMEA 2000 network.
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NMEA 2000 compatible Garmin device |
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NMEA 2000 drop cable |
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NMEA 2000 power cable |
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Ignition or in-line switch |
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12 Vdc power source |
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NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable |
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NMEA 2000 T-connector |
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NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable |
