HDS8 and NMEA2000 is A+

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01-01-2011, 06:45 PM
Cane Pole

HDS8 and NMEA2000 is A+

I recently added the NMEA 2000 buss to my HDS8 and added the LCG4000 external antenna. Haven't had a chance to test it out good yet though, but it works good in the house.:)

I am gonna order this cable and start using the INFO page on my HDS8. Yamaha had the NMEA interface connector on the engine block, so I just gotta get the cable and run it.

I do like this feature and you can display your engine info on the Lowrance info page on the HDS....

Lowrance 120-37 NMEA 2000 Yamaha Engine Interface | Blue Heron Marine Electronics

Waiting for warmer weather. Just ordering stuff to do.......
01-02-2011, 08:57 AM
speckfinder

If your motor is like my HPDI the nmea connector is well hidden. I believe you will have to buy a separate WP sensor to see that. There are 2 pink (I think) wires inside cowling you will have to connect to see trim, but the trim gauge is pretty much useless.
01-02-2011, 09:03 AM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by speckfinder

If your motor is like my HPDI the nmea connector is well hidden. I believe you will have to buy a separate WP sensor to see that. There are 2 pink (I think) wires inside cowling you will have to connect to see trim, but the trim gauge is pretty much useless.

This is all new to me. Problem I have is when I call for info, no one knows what all I need. I know the sensors are "pricy".
01-02-2011, 09:07 AM
Don G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I recently added the NMEA 2000 buss to my HDS8 and added the LCG4000 external antenna. Haven't had a chance to test it out good yet though, but it works good in the house.:)

I am gonna order this cable and start using the INFO page on my HDS8. Yamaha had the NMEA interface connector on the engine block, so I just gotta get the cable and run it.

I do like this feature and you can display your engine info on the Lowrance info page on the HDS....

Lowrance 120-37 NMEA 2000 Yamaha Engine Interface | Blue Heron Marine Electronics

Waiting for warmer weather. Just ordering stuff to do.......

Tom, save yourself some time and shipping costs by ordering 2 of each......:D:D Don't forget Billbob...:):)
01-02-2011, 11:26 AM
Billbob

thanks don G