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As soon as the unit is connected to the network, it will begin receiving
shared information. Please note that the buss must be powered to oper-
ate. (For more on powering a NMEA 2000 buss, see the instructions
earlier in this section.)
NMEA 0183 Cable Connections
NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electronic
equipment. For example, an autopilot can connect to the NMEA inter-
face on this unit and receive positioning information. The unit can ex-
change information with any device that transmits or receives NMEA
0183 data.
See the following diagram for general wiring connections. Read your
other product’s owner’s manual for more wiring information.
NMEA 0183 Wiring
(Data cable)
To exchange NMEA 0183 data, this unit has one NMEA 0183 version
2.0 communication port. Com port one (Com-1) can be used to receive
NMEA format GPS data. The com port can also transmit NMEA format
GPS data to another device.
The four wires for the com port are combined with the Power Supply
cable and NMEA 2000 Power cable to form the power/data cable (shown
earlier). Com-1 uses the yellow wire to transmit, the orange wire to re-
ceive and the shield wire for signal ground. Your unit does not use the
blue wire.
Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information
from some other GPS receiver.
Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information
to another NMEA-compatible device.
Ground
To Other
Device
Com-1
To unit
Yellow (Transmit)
NMEA Receive
Shield (Ground)
Orange (Receive)
NMEA Transmit
Shield (Ground)
Ground
Com-1
To unit
To Other
GPS Receiver