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2.4 Connecting the DSM570
The Maretron DSM570 provides a connection to an NMEA 2000
®
interface through a standard Micro
NMEA 2000
®
connector that can be found on the back of the unit. The NMEA 2000
®
connector is a
five-pin male connector (see Figure 1). You connect the DSM570 to an NMEA 2000
®
network using a
Maretron NMEA 2000
®
cable (or compatible cable) by connecting the female end of the NMEA 2000
®
network cable to the male connector on the DSM570 (note the key on the male connector and
keyway on the female connector). Be sure the cable is connected securely and that the collar on the
cable connector is tightened firmly. Connect the other end of the cable (male) to the NMEA 2000
®
network in the same manner. The DSM570 is designed such that you can plug or unplug it from an
NMEA 2000
®
network while the power to the network is connected or disconnected. Please follow
recommended practices for installing NMEA 2000
®
network products.
Figure 1
– NMEA 2000® Connector Face View
2.4.1 Checking the Connection
Once the NMEA 2000
®
connection to the Maretron DSM570 has been completed, observe the
display to check to see that information is being properly received. One way to verify connectivity is to
enter the device selection menu, which is described in Section 5.2.3.2. Refer to Section 10,
“Troubleshooting”, if no information appears.
