
If you want to add a node at the end of the line (as shown in the previous figure), remove the terminator from the very last connector, securely attach the new T connector, and then attach the terminator on the new connector. Either method will allow you to add a device.
The "soft" T connector, shown above with a "hard" T connector, is another option for connecting devices in a NMEA 2000 network. The soft T works the same as a hard T. The soft T is used to install a network node in areas were a hard T will not fit.
Additional Network Information
Further instructions on creating or expanding a network are illustrated in the NMEA 2000 network setup booklet, part number
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