Lowrance HDS NMEA 2000 Network Installation Instructions

This instruction sheet covers the configuration and installation of a NMEA 2000 network


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Brand
Lowrance
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
1 MB
Published
11 July, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
50067D6EF894FC3A1CB76D3CC1907215

About this manual

This document provides instructions for configuring and installing a NMEA 2000 network using Lowrance HDS units. It details the required components, such as the NMEA 2000 Starter Kit (p/n: 000-0124-69), which includes extension cables, terminators, and T connectors. Users are instructed to purchase this kit if they have an HDS unit to create a new network.

What's inside

  • NMEA 2000 Network Components
  • Network Construction
  • General Installation Rules
  • Powering the Network
  • Installing a Power Node
  • Adding Devices and Extension Cables
  • Compatibility

Specifications

Starter Kit Part Number000-0124-69
Maximum Network Length200 feet (60 meters)
Maximum Drop Length18 feet (6 meters)
Terminator Resistance120 ohm

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a starter kit for an HDS unit?

Yes, if you have an HDS unit, you must make a one-time purchase of a NMEA 2000 Starter kit to create a NMEA 2000 network.

Where should devices be connected on a T connector?

Devices must be connected to the bottom of a T connector; the top is reserved for extension cables, terminators, or other T connectors.

How many terminators are required?

A terminator must be connected to each end of the network backbone.

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