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Add a new device to a NMEA 2000 bus by attaching a T connector
between two T connectors, between a T connector and the end
terminator, or between two backbone extension cables.
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 988-0154-172)
which came packed with this instruction manual.
Existing network
node
Attach
terminator at
end of bus.
Lowrance or LEI device con-
nects to new T connector.
Add T-shaped con-
nector to add device
to bus.