Lowrance electronic LMF-200 manual Connecting to a Nmea 2000 Network, Compatibility

backlights to come on when the dashboard lights are turned on. The gauge connected to the dashboard lights will send a signal across the network, causing the other gauges to turn on their backlights.

Caution:

The bare ends on any unused wires could cause an electrical short if left exposed. To prevent this, you should cover the individual wire ends — either by capping them with wire nuts or wrapping them with electrical tape. (You should cut off the bare wire before taping off the ends.)

Connecting to a NMEA 2000 Network

A network bus is an installed and operational network cable (backbone) running the length of your boat, already connected to a power supply and properly terminated. It provides network connection nodes at various locations around your boat.

Compatibility

You will easily be able to connect your unit to both red (DeviceNet) and blue connector networks, regardless of whether your unit has a blue or red connector network cable. Check the adapter cable segment in the Setup and Installation of NMEA 2000 Networks, General Information" that came packed with your unit. If you do not have that document, it can be downloaded free from the Lowrance web site.

LowranceNET Node Kit for a NMEA 2000 network. Includes a 2 foot extension cable, T connector, 120-ohm male terminator and 120-ohm female terminator.

Network Backbone and Network Nodes

A network bus backbone consists of network cabling, terminators and T connectors. Network nodes are made by fitting T-shaped connectors into the backbone (using the sockets on the sides) and attaching any network device to the bottom of the T.

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