It is considered an improvement over the previous NMEA 0183 which doesn’t support both multi-talker and multi-listener data networks. NMEA 2000, also called N2K is not compatible with NMEA 0183. Just like NMEA, CAN was designed to allow automobile devices to communicate with each other without the need for a host computer. NMEA 2000 is based on Controller Area Network (CAN) which is the standard originally followed by the automobile industry. NMEA 2000 is self-configuring which means you don’t have to set it up, and you don’t have to be a tech expert to get the equipment to run. For instance, it can also be used to monitor engines, pilot steering systems, and supervise onboard fire and electrical systems. On the other hand, the NMEA 2000 is a form of plug-and-play communication tool used by marine electronics to share data with each other, although it also can serve a variety of other purposes as well. The data which can be in printed ASCII form can include information such as speed, position, and depth. Basically, each “bus” can have one talker but multiple listeners. NMEA 0183 uses a basic ASCII serial communications protocol that defines data transmitted from one source to multiple receivers. Thirty years after in 2001 the second one which is its successor the NMEA 2000. NMEA 0183 is the international standard released by the NMEA in the year 1983. See our warranty terms section on our website for details.There are currently two NMEA specifications being used today: The NMEA 0183 and the NMEA 2000. These cables come with a two year free, no questions asked replacement warranty. This will give you NMEA 0183 output from the NMEA 2000 network, and provide this data in the correct format to the Speedometer connection. For them, the solution is our Better Connected™ Yamaha CommandLink Speedometer to NMEA 2000 Network Adapter Cable. Some fish finders, such as the Raymarine Element series, do not have an NMEA 0183 output. Just give us a shout if you need information on compatibility. We’re always pleased to talk to customers if they are not certain about connections. But the color can vary widely from one manufacturer to the other. This is usually blue and white wires in an extra cable.

It also provides connection for fuel sender level display from up to two fuel tanks/sending units.Ĭompletely identical with Yamaha Part Number 6Y8-8356N-01-00, but we have added a few more inches of wire length to help you out with the installation.īefore ordering this cable, you need to check if your fish finder / chart plotter / GPS has an NMEA 0183 output. This cable provides the connections from your fish finder / GPS / chart plotter to a newer Yamaha CommandLink 6Y8 Series Speedometer (round or square version).

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