You can use the NETWORK port to connect a compatible Garmin^® device such as a Panoptix™ transducer, GCV™ sonar module, or another ECHOMAP™ chartplotter. This device is not compatible with the Garmin BlueNet™ network or the Garmin Marine Network, and you should not connect devices such as a GPSMAP^® chartplotter or a Garmin radar.

When connecting a compatible device to the NETWORK port, observe these considerations and requirements:

• Any device connected to the NETWORK port must connect to the same ground as this device. If multiple power sources are used between the devices, you must tie the ground connections from the power supplies together using a low resistance connection or tie them to a common ground bus bar, if available.

• You must use a Garmin network cable for any connections using the NETWORK port.

  • You must not use third-party CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable and RJ45 connectors.

  • Additional Garmin network cables and connectors are available from your Garmin dealer.

  • Although it is not recommended, you can use a field-installable connector to create a custom-length Garmin network cable if necessary. Follow the directions provided with the connector.