Lowrance NMEA 2000 Network Basics

Lowrance Product Expert Jacob Scott talks about the basics to wiring your NMEA 2000 network, including some tips to avoid common mistakes.
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[@johnmitropoulos8479]

Great video. I knew nothing about NMEA 2000, now I feel I'm a pro! Good job in explaining this. Thanks!

[@duanehankins7077]

The SDS port is the plug that the mechanic connects their laptop to so they can read the engine codes and test things.You have to change the engine harness connection under the cowl so it is plugged into the SDS diagnostic port. For instance, on a Suzuki df200ap you would Simply unplug it from current plug and connect to SDS port and the add your Suzuki interface wire, This then sends digital data to the harness and thus to the gauges so you could see the data of your engine.

[@rayanfarhat7119]

great video! how does it work if I have twin engines?

[@lyonsschanen9660]

Do you have any videos explains the fuel level?

[@ArnisBro]

Why one device (in this case Motorguide) can't be connected to Lowrance Elite Ti9 unit directly? I don't have any space for Starter Kit. I am not planning multiple devices on my small boat. Only one Ti9 and Xi3 55-48FW Pinpoint GPS trolling motor with separate batteries. Acid 100Ah 12V for Motorguide and LiFePo4 12V 25Ah for Lowrance Elite Ti9. All this stuff for feed up network 2m long?

[@frankbednarchek1481]

What about connecting to an older Nema with blue connectors? How do you tie in the new black ones to the blue?

[@Mr_Navil_Campo]

Would this apply also to a LCX 113C-HD? I have a few components on a used boat that are not plugged in ( only have 1 tee) GPS, RADAR, SPEED SENSOR, Fish finder are some of I can remember looks like they removed the setup before I bought it

[@jamesbaxter2812]

Is it ppssable to put the NMEA system into a boat does not have the NMEA

[@Jay-hr9ci]

Is it possible to connect the Lowrance Link 6 to the Lowrance Elite TI2 ????? ANSWER ME!!!!

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

It would have been nice to demonstrate how to hook up the NEMA backbone to the battery, fuse, and switch. Should the backbone be wired direct to the battery or is wiring it to the boats main power buss allowed? That might be an idea for a future video?

[@FrederSnorlax]

battery.

[@topwatertrl]

A gps antenna will run your battery down over time unless its connected through a console on off switch. Dont forget to include fuse protection cconnection. Positive power supply connection.

[@ArunKumar-vf4nv]

Does lowrance elite 5ti have NMEA 2000 port? Thanks

[@Cornuts1000]

how do you connect two Elite models for sharing way points only. Nothing out there , showing steps to do this.

[@lennernewman8131]

you can blue tooth the units to share waypoints

[@neillee3793]

Is there enough power in the NMEA network to power 2 HDS (1 Gen3, 1 LIVE) one at counsel,, 2nd at aft steering station?

[@lowrance]

Hi, The NMEA N2K network should not be used to power the HDS display units. The N2K network should have its own power source and should only power devices designed specificlly to obtain power from this network. A properly configured network will support many devices and two HDS units would pose no problem

[@reginaldcobb5456]

Can the transducers be added to the backbone for use on multiple displays?

[@lowrance]

The sonar can be shared between units found on the same ethernet network. N2K is good for other kind of data.

[@timross7046]

Great job but why didn't you through in the bow monitor with it's transducer and a council monitor with it's transducer ?

[@lowrance]

We could have done so, but it seems you're referring more to transducer sharing, and for that you will need an ethernet cable, not a NMEA2000 network.

[@kdtaylor3284]

Where is the plug located under the Yamaha cowling for the nmea 2000 system

[@lowrance]

Please refer to the manual and/or contact Yamaha.

[@duanehankins7077]

Hi, why won't Lowrance do a total install video on different outboards so people could see how to connect to sds port, run wiring, ect.... There sales would probably skyrocket. I know its work to make a full video but helping people understand the process is priceless.

[@lowrance]

Hi, We are always looking to provide information our customers find useful. Suggestions are welcome and will be added to the list. Could you explain a bit more on the "connect to sds port" ? We would likely present something like this in a series as complete installation would be a lon video. Thank you for the feedback

[@ericelmer5289]

So I’m gonna keep all these back bones to the front, and just have one cable by itself going to the graph at the councel. That cable will go from the graph at the council up to the side of the T right so I wouldn’t need a terminator?

[@lowrance]

You cannot use the cable as a terminator. You will need to have the graph unit on the N2K backbone and use a terminator.

[@ericelmer5289]

@@lowrance so I have the live at the bow and a TI2 at the counsel. Can I set the Nema up to the TI2 as well and be able to control the ghost with that too?

[@lowrance]

Yes, it the Elite ti2 is on the N2K network, you'll be able to control the Ghost from it.

[@ericelmer5289]

@@lowrance awesome

[@lowrance]

Tight lines.

[@salvor1]

NMEA networks and bad weather I have a question I haven't seen asked. We've just gotten a boat with a nmea 2000 network to engines, controls, instruments, nav equipment, etc. The question is when things go to hell and your fighting to get back to the harbor to save your life, the boat's getting slammed, there's water in the hull that the pumps will hopefully take care of, stuff is even leaving -I'm talking getting ugly. Do you know if there is there any history on networking systems staying working (assuming they are installed correctly) -example -few year old extension cable connectors getting submerged, backbones getting soaked, system boxes getting soaked etc? The stuff seems kind of tender to me.

[@crispyhandle]

yeah no more questions for you

[@twhite3844]

What about male vs female connectors?

[@katerosrs7251]

they match perfect

[@StephMiller7]

finally intel made simple

[@cepuras]

Why do you bother making these videos, if you're not going to respond to questions?

[@jnowlin1025]

cepura

[@brentromine1505]

Yup