Furuno CAN bus Network Design Guide
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Device
Device
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Daisy Chain Connection Example
A Furuno CAN bus device, the FI-50, can be connected in daisy chain without the T-connector
as shown in Fig.8.
Fig.8 Daisy chain connection of FI-50 series
The network connection is made by two methods for all types of connections: a connector and
barrier strips. The connections are used;
(a) For connecting segments of backbone cable together
(b) For connecting terminations at the two ends of the cable
(c) For connecting the network power source, and
(d) For connecting devices.
Two types of the connector; “Mini” for heavy cable and “Micro” for light cable are used for
NMEA 2000 network connections.
Barrier strips are only recommended when the connections are made in a protected location,
or when they are installed in a weatherproof enclosure. Two methods may be used together in
the same network.
Device
Device
Device
Device
FI-50
FI-50
FI-50
Power supply
Terminator
Terminator
Terminator
Terminator
