Connection Considerations
If you are connecting to an existing NMEA 2000® network, identify the NMEA 2000 power cable. Only one NMEA 2000 power cable is required for the NMEA 2000 network to operate properly.
A NMEA 2000 Power Isolator (010-11580-00) should be used in installations where the existing NMEA 2000 network manufacturer is unknown.
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.
The autopilot keypad must connect to the same NMEA 2000 network as the other autopilot components in order to control the autopilot system. The NMEA 2000 network provides power to the autopilot keypad and allows for communication with the other autopilot components.
This device is powered by the NMEA 2000 network, and a separate power connection is not required.
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 the reference, go to garmin.com/manuals/nmea_2000.
See the installation instructions for your autopilot system for detailed connection information specific to the type of autopilot needed for your boat. This connection diagram shows only the general connection needs of the autopilot keypad.
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Compatible Garmin® helm control or chartplotter (required for all autopilot systems) |
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APK™ 10 |
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NMEA 2000 power cable You should install this cable only if you are building a NMEA 2000 network. Do not install this cable if there is an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat. You must connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to a 9 to 24 Vdc power source. |
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NMEA 2000 network You must connect the autopilot keypad to the same NMEA 2000 network as the other autopilot components using the included T-connector and drop cable. If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network on the boat, you can build one using the cables and connectors supplied in the core autopilot package. See the installation instructions provided with your autopilot system for more information. |
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Autopilot ECU or SmartPump (hydraulic, mechanical, and SmartPump models) Steering controller CAN bus (steer-by-wire models) |
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Autopilot CCU |
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Autopilot CCU cable |
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Autopilot pump or drive unit (hydraulic and mechanical models) |
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Autopilot Alarm Shadow Drive™ sensor (hydraulic and SmartPump models) |
