Lowrance HDS-9 Gen2 Touch Installation Manual - Page 25

Micro-C T junctions

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In smaller NMEA 2000 systems, the power connection may be made anywhere in the system, For larger systems introduce power at a central point in the backbone to 'balance' the voltage drop of the network. Use a power cable without termination. ¼¼ Note: When joining a NMEA 2000 network with a Simrad SimNet network, it is important that you do not introduce power to both. ¼¼ Note: Do not connect the power cable to the same terminals as the autopilot computer, pulse radar, bow thruster or other high current devices - the network may be affected by voltage drop when these devices are operated. Avoid connection to the engine starting batteries where possible. The following diagram demonstrates a typical small NMEA 2000 network: 1 2 3 5 _+ 12 V DC 6 T 9 7 8 1 GPS antenna 2 HDS Display 3 Broadband radar interface 4 SonicHub 5 'Drop' cables (should not exceed 6m (20') each) 6 Power cable 7 Micro-C T junctions 8 Backbone 9 Micro-C terminator (one male, one female) 4 T 9 Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 23

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Wiring |
HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
In smaller NMEA 2000 systems, the power connection may be made
anywhere in the system,
For larger systems introduce power at a central point in the
backbone to ‘balance’ the voltage drop of the network. Use a power
cable without termination.
¼
Note:
When joining a NMEA 2000 network with a Simrad SimNet
network, it is important that you do not introduce power to both.
¼
Note:
Do not connect the power cable to the same terminals as the
autopilot computer, pulse radar, bow thruster or other high current
devices - the network may be affected by voltage drop when these
devices are operated. Avoid connection to the engine starting
batteries where possible.
The following diagram demonstrates a typical small NMEA 2000
network:
+
_
12 V DC
T
T
9
8
5
7
6
4
3
2
1
9
1
GPS antenna
2
HDS Display
3
Broadband radar interface
4
SonicHub
5
‘Drop’ cables (should not exceed 6m (20’) each)
6
Power cable
7
Micro-C T junctions
8
Backbone
9
Micro-C terminator (one male, one female)