Everything you need to create a basic NMEA 2000 network is provided by the Starter kits
, as follows:
1. 2 NMEA 2000 certified devices, such as depth sounders, GPS receivers, and wind instruments.
2. NMEA 2000 backbone: the main cable that runs through your vessel and connects all the devices on the network together.
3. NMEA 2000 power cable: the cable connects the NMEA 2000 backbone to a power source.
4. NMEA 2000 T-connectors: to connect devices to the NMEA 2000 backbone.
5. NMEA 2000 terminators: these are plugs that are inserted at the extremities of the backbone to terminate the network, which is necessary to avoid signal reflection and interference.
6. NMEA 2000 network analyser or a display with NMEA 2000 network analysis capability: This is optional but highly recommended. It allows you to monitor the network, ensure devices are communicating with each other, perform basic troubleshooting exercises and enable the configuration of network devices.
