Ethernet vs NMEA 2000 Network...How, When, and Why?

Let's talk about the differences between the ethernet network and nmea 2k networks on our boats, and how to install/use them!
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[@360_outdoors4]

I’m so glad I found this video. Basic. Quick. Simple. Easy to understand. Thank you! Subscribed!!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!!…thanks for following along!!

[@billreid4597]

BEST explanation yet! Thanks brother!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks for checking out the video Bill!

[@AHAUGHT]

Most informative video I have seen on this subject. Thank you very much for the great explanation!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

[@erinscott399]

Thank you!! Clear, simple, easy to understand explanations of the two networks in a straight to the point video.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!!

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

EXCELLENT! The only man that took the time to not regurgitate the same ole information that anybody could figure out on their own or has seen from a slew of other videos… He explain ed the details of why even do either of these systems!!! Fabulous video my good sir!👏🏾👏🏾Thank you so much.🙂

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for the feedback!…I appreciate it!

[@rebeccasmith1121]

Thank you so much finally a complete explanation of each and there uses.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!!…thanks for watching!!

[@kennethknezick4390]

Clearly presented and very helpful. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!...and thank you!

[@charlotteguy347]

Great video man. I'm new to all this and you made it simple. Thank you.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Roger, I appreciate it!…happy to help!

[@carlchasteen8201]

Phenomenal video and explaining in clear concise terminology that I can understand. Thanks for breaking this down.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, glad it helped!!...thanks for the feedback!

[@eyeforeigni]

Wow, just learned everything I needed to know to install a NEMA or Ethernet Network. Thank you very much, I'll take it from here.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@bakervinci163]

By the far the best explanation on KZbin. This is an add for Garmin. All of Garmin antennas are internal. There are no pucks for the graphs, trolling motors and subsequently, no need for the Neama, unless maybe I add the telemetry for my 300r merc.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!…I’ve never ran Garmin so I don’t know anywhere near as much about them…thanks for watching!

[@TheRealStonkinator]

Garmin uses external XM radio, GPS and autopilot inputs over NEMA 2000. You can also connect your VHF if its compatible. Great explanation. 👍🏿

[@ikrunic23]

Nicely explained! Awesome video! Very helpful!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you!...glad it was helpful!

[@billmyers6477]

Thanks man new to all this and you made it simple and easy to understand!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That's awesome, thanks for the feedback!… Let me know if I can help with anything and thanks for watching!

[@georgecoley4197]

Hey, good job, great information and very clear. Thanks!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks George, I appreciate it!

[@daveengstrom9250]

This is a great video. Thanks for making it. I am building a boat and will have this system. I didn't really know much about it.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Dave, I appreciate it!…glad it helped!

[@ianfarmer560]

Thank you great video. Answered a lot o questions !!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!!

[@davidkereluk7535]

Good video and info. You can add a cable in between the Ts if need on the backbone.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Dave!…yes sir that’s correct…if you need an extension between T’s you just add a cable…thanks for mentioning that!

[@juliansummers4315]

Love this. Newbie to boating and need to install a Garmin in-hull transducer and separate sonar module to existing Garmin chartplotter and radar. This video has probably saved me losing my **** completely and hurting myself or someone else in the immediate vicinity! And float testing all the new and very expensive kit!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That’s awesome, so glad it helped!…thanks for watching!

[@barrybell100]

Best video of this I’ve seen ty….

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you!!

[@barrysuiter7799]

Great job

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@MaineManBassing]

Thanks for the video. Lowrance should pay you for this.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!!…and I wish they would 🤣…thanks for watching!

[@bakervinci163]

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[@tomsmith9199]

Thank you!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!!

[@matthewpayne7118]

Great video

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks for checking it out Matt!

[@chrober247]

thank you!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!!

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Another awesome video sir ! You are THE BEST at explaining all this and I found you at a perfect time just before my install. Is it correct to say that you have to have your units powered on to be able to share things like waypoints and such ?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that!!…yes sir, that’s correct, let me know if I can help with anything else!

[@smokinhic]

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[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@arnettgray6823]

very good thank you

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, thanks for watching!

[@dukewinch5410]

You can also run cables between the "Ts" so you can have "Ts" at the front and back of the boat.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That’s correct, I wanted to keep this simple and clear for people who have never done this before, so I stuck with a basic backbone, but yes, you can do that without issue...thanks for watching!

[@Nehringer1]

Patrick, great video and just in time for me! You just saved me several hundred dollars! I'm running three Elite-9 Ti2 units. I want to tie the two helm units together with an Ethernet cable, but I want to know if I can still link my "base unit" via WiFi to my bow unit while the base unit is linked via Ethernet to the second helm unit. Since these units only have one Ethernet port, I'd need an expansion port to hardwire all three together. But if I can still connect two units via Wifi, all I need is a short Ethernet cable and I'm in business! Currently, I have to reassign my WiFi connections every time I stop to fish, and every time I pick up to move. It is a PAIN!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey buddy, I’m sorry I’m just seeing this!… I know we talked about this in messenger, let me know if you have any other questions!

[@helloman4251]

Damn good video!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@vernonteague553]

Great video. Im doing the same to my z19. I have hummingbird solixs and Im using the mercury gateway. Where under the dash do I plug the gateway in, from the motor, to start my data for my backbone?

[@waypro4286]

Awesome video, The only question that I have is that on other videos that I have watched, they recommend putting the power cable close to the center point of the backbone. Does that really matter? I have (2) Lowrance HDS 9 gen 2 touch screens. Do you recommend running both the ethernet cable between the 2 units and also the NMEA setup. I am installing a Motorguide Xi5 pinpoint trolling motor and cleaning up a lot of the wiring at the same time. Thanks for the great video!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!...and I’ve never had any issues with having the power “T” anywhere in the backbone, as long as circuit is terminated correctly you’ll be good to go!...I would definitely recommend doing both the Ethernet between both graphs, and also the NMEA 2K network, they both serve a good purpose on most boats, let me know if I can help with anything else, and thanks for watching!

[@timross7046]

Best video ever, thanks . Can you hook a gen 1 to a gen2 touch screen for all sonar and mapping ?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Tim, I appreciate that!…yes sir, just connect with Ethernet and you’re good to share sonar/mapping!

[@Spicy-Tuna]

Some MFD's require crossover cables for direct MFD communications. If going through a network switch/hub typically either can be used.

[@sebell69]

I got several questions and a few observations that I would like to have you clarify if you a so incline. Ethernet is a protocol (in the data world) what type of cable it uses is another thing is it 4 pairs? 3 pairs, 2 pairs?? is it 1 pair for power and 1 cable for data like the old video cameras would use? As far as the Nmea 2000 (and 0183) is a token ring (old LAN technology). What kind of cable does it use? 4 pairs, 3, 2 or 1 pair for power and 1 for data? What type of encapsulation does the data use? (or What communication protocol?)? Thank you for your video you been more enlighten than most how2 on KZbin or even written explanations have been about Nmea and "ethernet" for marine use

[@livingthedream29]

Awesome! What amperage switch couldn’t connect this network to? At most I’ll have two graphs, Lowrance ghost and Lowrance gps puck for the connections

[@bugdvr]

Clear and concise. I'm getting ghost touches on my hds12...any suggestions??

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hmm, not sure... i’ve never experienced that on my units… I would try doing a soft reset and maybe a screen calibration and see if that helps… Let me know how you make out!

[@rickgray2810]

GREAT VIDEO & Explanation. I’m connecting a HDS9 Carbon(new) to a HDS7 Gen3 to operate off a new 3-in-one transducer. Do I need a NEMA 2000 starter kit, besides the Ethernet cable I’ve already installed , to make everything work?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Rick!…depending on what you want to share you may need the NMEA connection…if you just want to share the sonar then Ethernet will be enough, but I always recommend connecting both NMEA 2K and Ethernet to get the best out of all your units…hope that helps!

[@dougchandler1596]

Excellent video! Quick question(s), do I need a separate connection for the ghost to the bow unit and the ghost GPS puck to the trolling motor, or does the Ghost power the GPS puck? Do you know the cable length on the NMEA starter kit? For NMEA power on the fuse block, should I just pick an empty slot and ring tie or spade tie into that and use the inline fuse in the starter kit?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Doug!...the Puck from Ghost runs directly to foot pedal, so you’re good there...the NMEA starter kit comes with a 2’ and a 15’ cord, and yea you can definitely run backbone to empty spot on fuse block...as long as it’s fused somehow and you’re able to turn it on with a switch you’re good to go!...hope that helps!

[@gameon2081]

TY so much for the vid, is excellent; My question is: if I have two Elite 7 HDI not compatible with ethernet only with nmea 2000 can I still be able to share points if I have the point1 antenna and a navionic card on each unit connected via nmea 2000?

[@scottray8531]

Thanks so much. Just trying all of this for the first time. Question do I need a cable from the T from my Ghost to my Lowrance 12" or does the cable that goes from my ghost to the HDS12" work for that? Once again thank you.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Scott!...the NMEA cords from the Ghost and from the HDS should go to their own T’s in the backbone, hope that makes sense...let me know if I can help any further!

[@rmoore7167]

Great Explanation! I have a NEMA2000 for My GPS Puck and have one HDSGen3 9' on Console connected to a Structurescan. I just bought a HDS 12" Carbon for bow. I have a HDI Skimmer for trolling Motor. Do I just use the Ethernet to share SS to both HDS? and flip back and forth in front if I want to use the SS vs HDI instead for the BOW or do most guys just use the HDI in front and the SS on console to find a area to start fishing?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Rich!…yes sir, you can share the SS via Ethernet…and with them networked you can flip back and forth between ducers as needed/wanted!…I use my SS on bow at times myself, it’s nice to have when needed!

[@John-ff8ce]

Great video, just curious if you run power to switch, the backbone want have power when you turn off the motor?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks John!... I have my backbone ran to my breaker panel that gets shut down with my main power switch on boat… That way at the end of the day when I kill the power to that main switch, the backbone automatically shuts down as well… Hope that helps!

[@Evan721sxm]

Great video! Here is my question about ethernet, can i connect my two 12 inch screens together since they have 2 ethernet plugs, and then go from there to nep2 hub to connect my two 7 inch screens and radar that only have 1 connection? The simrad nep2 hub only has 5 ethernets i think i need more.

[@user-ss6wd5ux3z]

If I understand the guidelines correctly, power to the network should be as close to the centre of the network as possible. Additionally the backbone does not need to be made up of directly connected T-connectors. Cable can be run between connectors thus reducing the amount of cable running through the boat as a cluster of devices can be T'd at the console, and only one backbone cable run back to connect to a cluster of devices at the bow, stern etc.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yepper, that’s correct!…you can run a cable from one T to the the next for that exact reason, hope that helps!

[@petesantiago7136]

Great video dude, very helpful thx! Question, i'm redoing my entire electronics, I'm installing a Simrad GO9 with the Sonichub2 and the NEMA2000. My question is will i need to connect direct power to all 3 units or will the power from the NEMA 2K power the entire network?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Pete, I appreciate that!...and yes sir, they all need their own power...the power from the NMEA 2K is only for the backbone, all the graphs/SonicHub2 need their own power source...I actually just posted an install/review on the SonicHub2 a few days ago here on the channel if it would help!

[@petesantiago7136]

@@NitroZ18Fishing thank you!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob!

[@StephenDahm-yb8hn]

Good job of explaining the Ethernet and NEMA 2000 setups. Is it possible to use both networks at the same time. For instance, if I have external sensors on the NEMA 2000 network but I want a simpler connection between twochart/finders using an Ethernet interface. Could this create a setup issue of the lowrance finders.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you sir!…yea absolutely, I use both systems every trip out, no problems at all…hope that helps!

[@squatking1]

Great subject and even better is your explanation. With multiple units networking via the Ethernet cable. Would you then just need to connect unit #1 to the Nema 2000 or do you still have to connect all units to the Nema 2000? I would think only one needs to be connected to the Nema 2000 if the Ethernet cable is used on all units but correct me if I’m wrong.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!… All of your units would need to be connected to the NMEA 2K network in order for them to take full advantage, even if they are connected via Ethernet...The reason being that the information shared is different between the two systems… Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@squatking1]

@@NitroZ18Fishing Yes sir, that helps. Thank you.

[@nonrevhogan8938]

Great channel. New subscriber. But and i did listen. If you have the nema2000 hooked up and it does show waypoints, trails, etc. between units. Why would you also run the ethernet cable? Just as backup or something? Also did the ghost come with gps sensor or is the point one just better? Thanks Pete. Been thinking of going with ghost. i have the Xi5 but the gps fails connected ( nmea2000 ) to HDS12. Needs that stupid dongel update that you cant get. So has to be disconnected from network. So just loose some features but thinking of switching.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Pete, I appreciate it!!…most people will run both systems just to take full advantage of everything they have to offer, but both are not necessarily needed…and yepper, the Ghost comes with its own puck, works a little differently than the Point 1…Point 1 is a heading sensor while the TMC (Ghost puck) is more of a GPS sensor…highly recommend using both of those on your setup as well…hope all that helps!

[@vseafun]

Great video. Do you use NMEA 2000 and Ethernet cable both simultaneously? I have 2 x HDS Gen 3's currently connected by Ethernet and am looking at adding a Point 1 Thanks 😊

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you!…yea absolutely, I use both systems simultaneously every trip out…hope that helps!

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Excellent, just what I was needing. Have 2 HDS Lives and a Ghost Trolling motor. In order to get full connectivity and benefits of all three I need Ethernet between the two HDSs and also NMEA connecting the Ghost and HDSs is that correct?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yes sir, I would recommend doing both with the graphs and Ghost!

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

@@NitroZ18Fishing sweet, thanks!

[@stevenli3720]

This is a great video that explains it in great detail! I have a little problem, can the nmea2000 bower cable provide power to mfd or fish found? Because I have two mfd, looking for u to replay.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate that!...unfortunately no, they're 2 different cables so you wouldn't be able to use it for graph...hope that helps!

[@stevenli3720]

@@NitroZ18Fishing Thank you for your reply bro, if the MFD is connected to the backbone with a drop cable, can it be used without connecting the power supply? Or MFD still need to be connected to the power supply separately, thank you for your answer.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob, happy to help!...you would still have to connect the power supply for graph for it to work

[@dfort5203]

Repowered my Nitro with a 2020 Evinrude G2 115, has the NMEA icon gage, there’s a backbone right under the dash, can I add a-T to it for engine gages to my Garmin echo 7sv and will this also power the Garmin or does it need its own power source, that’s my dumb question. Great knowledge thank you

[@ccooke70]

What Gopro mount are you using there and how is it connected to your gimbal bracket?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Chris!...that’s actually not on my gimbal bracket (even though it looks like it...haha)...it’s mounted to my console behind my gimbal just using one of GoPros sticky mounts, and the arm is just one of their flex necks...I use that spot a lot when I’m on the trolling motor, gives good angles of the front of boat

[@mbohlandfishing8189]

I have a HDS Live 9 at the console and an Elite Ti2 12” at the bow. Would NMEA be able to connect the two for waypoint connection? I ordered the starter kit, because I was told this was the case, and that the elite ti2 doesn’t have an Ethernet port. Thanks!

[@razeraze8503]

Hi one question, so I currently just bought One Lowrance HDS Live 16, that will be mounted on the dash where I drive the boat, and 2 HDS live 12s, which will be mounted at the Bow of the boat up front, so if I Buy 2 Lowrance Ethernet cables, Hook up both to my Lowrance HDS 16, both Ethernet cables up to the Bow of my boat, plug one of the cables into one of the Lowrance 12s, and then the other Ethernet cable into my other 12, They’ll all function together? So if I mark a waypoint on one of my 12s up front, they’ll all have that same waypoint marked on them? Great video it seems like it will be a great help to me when I go to install all this stuff

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Raze!… i’m sorry, I don’t know how I missed your comment… Yes you are correct, just run 2 ethernet cords from your 16 to the 2 12’s at the front and they will share any/all data that can be shared through ethernet…hope that helps!

[@brucering7092]

great video, I had nmea on my boat for years, I recently bought new units for some reason just unhooked everything and started over, new power wires etc, being old and forgetful, I have a question. Do the units get their power from backbone or are they wired seperately. thanks

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Bruce!...the fish finders would have to get their power elsewhere, with the power cords that come with them...they would all also get a nmea cord to them as well, but that wouldn’t power them up...hope that helps!

[@brucering7092]

@@NitroZ18Fishing thanks ,my friend

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

no prob!

[@raypruett8835]

Great Video! What if I have Ultrex? I have The Lowrance Gps puck up front. I have 12Live on bow and 12carbon at console. Installing soon. Removing 7’s Gen 2. With Nmea 0813 cables Not sure why. But I want to connect is 2 12’s & the Ultrex & Lowrance gps puck.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thanks Ray!… Great question, I’ve honestly never mixed any Minn Kota products with a Lowrance puck… Hopefully somebody can chime in here and help you out, I don’t want to give you any misleading information… Sorry I can’t be more help on this one!

[@halfaistos]

Super video..I watched twice! Please explain One thing: I have already installed Ethernet between 2 HDS12 Live, and now I'm adding Point1 antenna. Question....When added, will NMEA 2000 work with Ethernet still connected? Should be Ethernet cable disconnected? Will they interfere with each other if left in, connected together? Thank you!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Thank you, I appreciate that!!….yepper, you leave em both (Ethernet and NMEA) connected at all times, they work perfectly fine together and serve some different purposes of course…I recommend everyone install both systems, gets ya the best outta your units!…hope that helps!

[@danayo8852]

Since the NMEA 2000 network is powered, do you need individual power cords for each fish finder, or will they receive power from the back bone? Also can you extend NMEA cables if they are too short? Is there a maximum length for a NMEA cable? Very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together…

[@gregsmith3703]

I just bought a elite TI2. I have a Gen 2 touch @ the bow and the elite @ the console. Question Lowrance says I can use NEMA 2000 to send waypoints to the bow from the console and vice a versa. I had ethernet hooked up before between a Gen 2 Touch 7 at the bow and the 9 at the console before I purchased the Elite TI2. The TI2 does not have a port for ethernet. Any thoughts on how to exchange info.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

yea unfortunately you're limited to NMEA with your setup, but they should be able to share waypoints through that (make sure both units are on)...with the Ti2 made for "wireless networking", there's no way to utilize Ethernet between it and the Gen2...now if you had multiple Ti2's that's a different story...hope that helps!

[@brandonwitkowski554]

Does a transom mount 3in1 transducer tie into the backbone or one of the graphs? What about active target, same question? Thanks!!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

The transducers go directly to units, not the backbone…same for AT, hope that helps!

[@terrystevens2708]

With the nema system, if I was to run a one point to the system and I have the two graphs sharing via ethernet. Will both units get to use that one point antenna?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

As long as your Point 1 is hooked into your NMEA backbone and both graphs are ran to it as well, you can utilize the Point 1 on both units...unfortunately Point 1 can’t be shared over Ethernet...hope that helps!

[@schlueter67]

I run 2 HDS 12 Live units (2021) in my 2021 ProV Bass. My flush mounted bow unit loses GPS periodically. I heard that can happen because it's flush mounted. I have NMEA and ethernet connecting the 2 units. How do I configure my Bow unit to use the GPS from my console unit?

[@jw228w]

thanks Nitro i have 2 carbons on my boat console. so to get the same engine data via nema on both, i need to connect each carbon to the nema backbone? thanks john

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob John!…and yes sir, that’s correct…just run a NMEA cable from each unit to backbone and you’ll be good to go!

[@VinhNguyen-jr1wj]

Off topic question: what brand is your running board/step bar?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Got them off eBay from a seller named “runner store”...had em over a year now and going strong!

[@rustyreidfishing3334]

I’m getting ready to run another unit so I can read console unit from bow using NMEA (older Elite 9ti so no Ethernet). Will the NMEA power that front unit or will it need its own power source? No need for another transducer?

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Question, I have three HDS gen 3 units two 9's and one 7. The 7 only has one Ethernet port and the 9's have two so linking all three with Ethernet cables isn't a problem. My 9"s are updated to 18.2 not sure about the 7 but if it isn't will the 7 still pickup maping and weigh points from the 9's?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Patrick!… Yes sir, as long as they are all connected they will still share mapping and waypoints… It’s usually best to update to the latest software just to make sure you’re getting the most out of your units, but those features will still work if the 7 is not updated yet… Hope that helps!

[@johnandsherryhathcock7636]

Can you extend your backbone from center console to front of boat … by means of a cable???

[@kitcoers796]

I'm adding nmea2000 and having trouble finding someone that either knows or understand the connection of a JRC radar to the nmea2000. I think I might just need to find the schematics for the unit and add the nmea plug. Is my thinking correct on that ? Thx, Kit I'm putting this unit in a 41' sailboat and adding the radar .

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Kit!…I’ll be honest, I’m not very familiar with the JRC Radars myself so I don’t want to give you any wrong info…let me see what I can on them and try to help ya out, I’ll look into them and see exactly what the installation calls for…is there a particular model you’re installing?

[@Capt9Ball]

Hey, i hope all is well. Quick question, i recently purchased the motorguide tour pro, motorguide says i need the nmea2000 startup kit. But im running 2 elite ti2's that communicate wirelessly. Do i still need the nmea2000 system? Or can i just use the cable that goes from the tour pro to the bow mounted elite ti2?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hmm, that’s a great question!…I think you’ll be ok with just running it to the bow unit since they communicate wirelessly, but I’m not 100% sure on this one…I’m not super familiar with the Ti2’s, I’ve never owned one…hopefully someone can chime in and give a definitive answer for ya!

[@Capt9Ball]

@@NitroZ18Fishing Thanks, Ive contacted Lowrance, they told me i would have to run the nmea system. But i will try without it and see what happens.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

@@Capt9Ball Let me know how you make out if you don’t mind!

[@mbohlandfishing8189]

Also what would be the specific benefit to running NMEA to your Ghost, and your GPS puck?

[@bakervinci163]

I think he said anything with a puck, must have Neama

[@pew0222]

How many tees would I need for HDS Live 12, Live 9, Active Target, Ghost TM, and power?

[@danielliford8809]

I have a elite ti 7 and a elite ti 9 at the console is there any way i can run both units off the same transducer using nema 2000 running sonar and maps on one unit and side and down imaging on the other i have no ethernet hook ups on it i was just wondering

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Daniel!…I’m honestly not super familiar with the Elite Ti’s, I know they can be hooked up via NMEA 2k to share waypoints and I believe you can also share sonar but I’m not 100% sure on that part of it… hopefully someone can chime in and give a definitive answer for you, I’m sorry!

[@kevinazzopardi5873]

I want a connection between a Lowrance HDS 5 to a Lowrance Elite FS 9. I would be using HDS as GPS and Elite as fishfinder. Should I go for the ethernet cable? If I hit a waypoint on the Elite, will it show on the HDS in real time?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I’m not too familiar with the HDS 5 but if connected with an Ethernet cable they should definitely share waypoints in real time...hope that helps!

[@bakervinci163]

Kinda off subject, but the new 300r mercury motors require clean power. Can I put a shut off switch on that? I do all of my own work, but had the motor installed. He did not think I could put a shut off. One of my volt meters stays on all the time. I can shut everything else off, so my second Volt meter is off, when it’s off.

[@MrBdogg317]

So does the nmea2000 network with the graphs like the Ethernet cables do.

[@jamessanmiguelsr.9518]

I have two different lowrance fish finders, one that has the Ethernet connection and the other that has the nemea connection, how can I net work them together, thank you and God bless 🙏🎣💪

[@jwschroeder804]

Even new boats have to be rewired for power? Unfortunately my 2016 didn't get the SWR and now I have to do something. Please share how how you will accomplish the power. Thanks.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I’m actually just upgrading my wires for my fish finders...I had 14 gauge ran to them, but I’m swapping that out to 10 gauge since I’m running 4 graphs now (2 12” Lives at wheel, 2 16” Lives at bow)...just wanted to upgrade the gauge of the wire to avoid any voltage drop or performance issues...I will most likely throw a video together of how I’m running it, but it’s fairly simple...thanks for watching!

[@jwschroeder804]

@@NitroZ18Fishing I've a Ranger FS620. 12" Live on bow and two at console. 11.4 volts tops and 9.8 by end of day. 8 or 10 ga. should help, but no room for a house battery and charger.

[@yyamaha125cc]

If you have the full NMEA system to all graphs and trolling, do you still need to network them with the Ethernet? Or is it one or the other ?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

They both have their benefits for sure, I always recommend both systems...I go over the differences in the video if it would help!

[@martyepperly5803]

I'm upgrading from two Elite Ti's(not Ti2) to HDS Gen 3 units. I'm new to the ethernet networking. I understand that I can run both units off the same transducer. Is this true, and could you elaborate?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yes sir, Ethernet allows you to share transducer data between different graphs, as long as both graphs are connected of course…just run the ducer to one of the graphs, then connect the 2 graphs with an Ethernet cable, and you can share all data from the transducer (water temp, depth, waypoints, etc)…if it doesn’t work right off the bat let me know, there may be a couple settings you have to tweak (very easy to do, I’ll walk ya through it)

[@gregoryharris8477]

6:57 can you share transducer reading from One unit to another? So 2 elite ti2 and 1 transducer?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Yepper, that’s done through Ethernet…hope that helps!

[@oa2162]

do you chose which data are transferred through the NMEA 2000? for example depth(from sonar) to an other device in the network?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

You can customize those types of things in the settings menu of your graph if you like!... thanks for watching!

[@oa2162]

@@NitroZ18Fishing Thank you, you mean an other Sonar or plotter? I want to connect it to a Raspberry Pi and I dont know which informations a Lowrance Elite Ti2 can send through NMEA

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I’m not too familiar with a raspberry pi, but if you have multiple graphs on the boat you can somewhat customize how certain external components are utilized/displayed on each unit...hope that makes sense, let me know if I can help anymore!

[@oa2162]

@@NitroZ18Fishing I really appreciate your help. That"s what I need to know, I will test it in the next few weeks and let you know. Thank you!

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No prob!...let me know if I can do anything else to help out, good luck on the water!

[@fredhonaker5865]

Ok , so I’m going to install two new FS9 elite’s , a guy at a boat store sold me an Ethernet cable and starter kit , tees , cables etc ! Is this correct, do I need both systems? I’m technically impaired, lol !

[@charlestonsasha]

Hey. My simrad G09 has no ethernet port. Can I use 2000 port to add another unit through 2000 system and share internal unit info with another unit without ethernet connectivity? Thanks

[@somphonesaiyasone4738]

Can u share 1 transducer on two units using nema2000? I have lowrance 7ti

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Unfortunately no, sonar/transducers are shared via Ethernet...you wouldn’t be able to share it over NMEA 2000

[@bassinpassion9313]

Does active target have to have its own as well?

[@timross7046]

Is there anyway to tye your Garmin to your lorance screens ?

[@mikegalate5182]

I run a hds 12 with active target, and a Elite 9 at the helm. Will ethernet cable go from active target, to hds 12 and a 2nd cable from 12 to elite 9?

[@mikegalate5182]

The 12 is on the bow

[@rustyreidfishing3334]

Does each graph need its own transducer? I just want one of my bow graphs to see what one graph at console sees that is already hooked to transducer.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

No sir!...you don't need a separate ducer for each graph...if you just want to share the sonar then all you need is Ethernet system...but I recommend doing both systems to have all options available!

[@dukewinch5410]

You do not need a "T" for the power. It can be connected directly to the end instead of using a terminator. Call Russell Marine for verification. That is how I set my up and it works fine.

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That’s very controversial, to say the least...I have seen people do it the way you’re saying, but some end up having issues which are resolved by adding the power to a “T” and properly using terminators on the ends...to each their own, but I would NOT recommend that at all

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

If you do a Google search for what you mentioned, you will find plenty of people who would confirm my previous response, but I’m glad you haven’t had any problems!

[@adamhrubie5738]

I'm having an issue with my NMEA system i have a cable plug into one of the ends the manufacturer re hook it up wrong i think. Would this be the reason my rpm gauge isn't working and I'm getting a "NMEA bus heat beat lost check NMEA network connections" Is there a way a can post a pick of my backbone?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

That very well could be the problem, I would try putting a terminal cap on the end and move the cable to a “T” inline with the backbone like I show in the video…let me know if it works for ya, hope that helps!

[@shaybag]

I have an 01 Merc 225EFI is it to old to hook up NMEA and if not what motor info can I see on my HDS 12 live

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Sheldon!… I’m not 100% sure on that one, I would contact Mercury directly… I’m pretty sure that’s right around the time where they started becoming compatible but don’t hold me to that… I want to say the 2001’s are not able to hook into a NMEA 2k network I’m just not positive and don’t want to give ya the wrong info, I’m sorry!

[@chaddsemeniuk2511]

I have set up my elite ti2 and hds carbon with these instructions without power switch to test, no communication between units no active target, sonar, waypoints nothing.. is there something I’m not seeing?

[@bakervinci163]

Can you share livescope from one to the other ?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

I would imagine you can, I know Lowrance Active Target can be viewed on all of my screens…hope that helps!

[@josepedraza1280]

Have you ever connected a Jardum 7" to a Nema 2000 backbone?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Jose, that I’ve never done…I’m honestly not familiar with the Jardum, I’m sorry!

[@bobbertoli1482]

Can i hook a gen2 with a gen3 so I only need one navionics card? BOB Bertoli

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Bob!… Yes sir, if you connect them via Ethernet they can share mapping, hope that helps!

[@bradleydavidsankey]

Doesn't the NMEA standard recommend to put the power supply "T" in the middle of the network to split the load equally?

[@NitroZ18Fishing]

Hey Brad!…I’ll be honest, I’ve never heard that before…and I’ve never had any issues, but I don’t want to say it’s wrong…I’ve just never heard that anywhere…I’ll have to check it out and see, thanks for sharing!

[@Spicy-Tuna]

The correct answer here is yes. The power should be located in the middle.

[@larrybalowski946]

Do you use both nema 2000 and eithernet ????

[@jonhoobler843]

You can put the power on one of the ends of the tee's

[@Spicy-Tuna]

Please don't share this information. That is incorrect. End of the T's should be terminated by a resistor only.