I am going to install an nmea network in my boat.

 

Currently I have 2 Lowrance HDS 2 Touch units powered seperately and connected using an ethernet cable.

My Motorguide xi5 trolling motor has an nmea connector that will connect it to the Lowrance units (function available in the next month or two)

 

I know that NMEA networks are powered.

 

My question is:

 

Do my Lowrance units still need their power source if I connect them to the NMEA network?

Do I connect BOTH the NMEA powered network AND the Lowrance units individual power connectors or just one or the other?

 

Thanks

Chris

My Motorguide xi5 trolling motor has an nmea connector that will connect it to the Lowrance units (function available in the next month or two)

 

I know that NMEA networks are powered.

I assume you will connect the 0183 to the TM and the 2000 to each other?

while it does contain power, I don't think you can power your unit from nmea, especially the 0183. 

I am going to install an nmea network in my boat.

 

Currently I have 2 Lowrance HDS 2 Touch units powered seperately and connected using an ethernet cable.

My Motorguide xi5 trolling motor has an nmea connector that will connect it to the Lowrance units (function available in the next month or two)

 

I know that NMEA networks are powered.

 

My question is:

 

Do my Lowrance units still need their power source if I connect them to the NMEA network?

Do I connect BOTH the NMEA powered network AND the Lowrance units individual power connectors or just one or the other?

 

Thanks

Chris

Each needs to be connected individually to power. 

For my application I will have these connectors used:

HDS Touch unit #1 has power supply connector, transducer connector, ethernet connector (to 2nd Touch Unit), nmea connection.

HDS Touch unit #2 has power supply connector, transducer connector, ethernet connector (to 1st Touch Unit), nmea connection.

 

NMEA will have the power connection  off a Tee, terminated at both ends, and tee off to Touch units.

 

I think I got it guys...............Thanks.

Are Garmin NMEA cable interchangable with Lowrance NMEA cables?