Power diagram b, Powering a nmea 2000 network bus – Lowrance electronic GlobalMap Baja 840C User Manual

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The network and any NMEA 2000 devices, including the GPS
module,
will not operate unless the NMEA 2000 Power Cable is

connected to power. The NMEA 2000 power cable must be connected

to power even if your only NMEA 2000 device is the GPS module and it
is connected to the display unit's Network socket. (However, never con-
nect multiple power sources to a NMEA 2000 network.
If you have
a network that is already powered, see diagram B.)

Power Diagram B

Use this method if you are only powering your display unit and are not

powering a NMEA 2000 network or any NMEA 2000 accessory device,

including a GPS module.

The method in diagram B is also used when your display unit is connected
to a NMEA 2000 network that is already connected to power (Never con-

nect multiple power sources to a NMEA 2000 network.)

Powering a NMEA 2000 Network Bus

A NMEA 2000 bus must be connected to a power source to operate. NMEA

2000 devices, including GPS modules, draw their power from the network bus.
If you have a pre-existing NMEA 2000 network installation, it may already be

connected to another power source. If you are not sure about a network's power
status, consult the boat manufacturer or dealer. If your NMEA 2000 bus is al-

ready powered, you do not need to connect the NMEA 2000 Power cable and

Red wire with

3-amp fuse

Black wire

Recommended
power off switch

Data Cable

To unit

NMEA 2000 Power Cable

Display Unit
Power Cable

12 volt DC

power source

All unused Data
or NMEA 2000
power wires
should be
capped with wire
nuts and electri-
cal tape to pre-
vent shorts.

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