4.Add additional T-connectors for each device you want to add to the NMEA 2000 network, and connect each device to a T-connector with a drop cable.

5.Connect terminators (not included) to each end of the combined T-connectors.

Ignition or in-line

switch

Fuse

 

 

NMEA 2000

 

-

device

+

Drop cable

12 Vdc battery

 

 

Power cable

T-connectors

 

Female

Male

 

terminator

terminator

Creating a Basic NMEA 2000 Network

NMEA 2000 PGN information

Use this table to determine the approved NMEA 2000 PGN information that can be received and transmitted by a VHF 200 series radio when communicating with a NMEA 2000-compliant device.

Receive

 

Transmit

 

 

 

 

 

059392

ISO Acknowledgment

059392

ISO Acknowledgment

059904

ISO Request

060928

ISO Address Claim

060928

ISO Address Claim

126208

NMEA Request/Command/

 

 

 

Acknowledge Group Function

126208

NMEA - Command/Request/Acknowledge Group Function

 

 

 

129026

COG (course over ground) and SOG (speed over ground)

126464

PGN List

 

- Rapid Update

 

 

 

126996

Product Information

 

 

129029

GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Position Data

129799

Radio Frequency/Mode/Power

 

 

129808

DSC Call Information

Garmin VHF 200 Series radios are NMEA 2000 certified.

Connecting the VHF 200 Series Radio to a Hailer Horn (Optional)

The radio can be connected to a hailer horn that will allow using the microphone or the GHS 10 handset to make announcements through your public address system.

To mount the hailer horn, refer to the installation instructions that came with the device. Mount the hailer horn at least 10 ft. (3 m) away from the microphone and facing away from the microphone to avoid feedback.

To connect the VHF 200 series radio to a hailer horn:

1.Attach the included 23 in. (600 mm) hailer cable to the cable on the rear panel of the radio by connecting the red RCA plug into the red jack.

2.Connect the white wire on the other end of the hailer cable to the positive (+) connection on the hailer.

3.Connect the black wire to the negative (-) connection on the hailer.

CAUTION: Cover the connections with a waterproof, adhesive tape, such as rubber vulcanizing tape, to prevent water from seeping into the radio.

Refer to the VHF 100/200 Series Owner’s Manual to operate the hailer.

VHF 100/200 Series Radio Installation Instructions