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NMEA 2000 Network and FOX Marine Engine gateways
- kgarguilo
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NMEA 2000 Network and FOX Marine Engine gateways
In the video, I created a simple graphical diagram to visualize the outcome before getting started. This process helped me out greatly. The connections on my NMEA2000 network are my compatible devices like a GPS antenna, Fusion radio, Garmin Chartplotter, Victron charger, Victron Cerbo GX and FOX marine MEFI-3 (in my case) gateways with the optional oil pressure switch.
This project was far simpler than I originally thought. I also learned the FOX Marine Application on Android or Apple OS gives you a lot of information when the engines are running. The information it displays rivals the DIACOM software I purchased last year, and you can view, and clear error codes form your phone or tablet. The App does cost $4.99 USD. This is not a replacement for Diacom but for a novice like me, it does a great job.
If you take time to watch the video and have any suggestions, please let me know. And if you like it please hit the thumbs up I hope this post is helpful.
Links to all the technology I used
FOX Marine Gateways ALL
https://fox-marine.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=81
FOX Marine MEFI -3
https://fox-marine.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=81&product_id=55
Garmin NMEA 2000 Multi-Port T-Connector PART NUMBER010-11078-01
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/588702/pn/010-11078-01
Garmin NMEA 2000 Backbone cable 32’ PART NUMBER010-11076-02
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13491/pn/010-11076-02
Other technology on my NMEA Network are:
Garmin 8612XSV PART NUMBER010-02092-51
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/799264/pn/010-02092-51
Fusion Radio MS-WB675 PART NUMBER010-02346-50
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/832012/pn/010-02346-50
GA0231610 Garmin GPS 24xd NMEA2000 Multi-Band Antenna PART NUMBER010-02316-10
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/684270/pn/010-02316-10
NMEA 2000® Power Cable PART NUMBER010-11079-00
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/13373/pn/010-11079-00
Victron Skylla IP65 12V 70A Battery Charger
https://www.victronenergy.com/chargers/skylla-ip65
Victron Cerbo GX remote monitoring hardware.
https://www.victronenergy.com/communication-centres/cerbo-gx
Lake Lanier GA
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- kgarguilo
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Re: NMEA 2000 Network and FOX Marine Engine gateways
bud37 wrote:Source of the post Nice job, thanks for posting this detailed account. Great attention to detail..... :down:
Thanks to a DM from Bud37 I updated the video in two areas for clarity. Here is the new link.
https://youtu.be/_zRhJDaiQ9Q
Or, you can simply visit my new YouTube channel (very new, so please be nice.)
Search for @lakelifeatl on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdezEBnydAGdSlWum9IWWw
Lake Lanier GA
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- Alanna Mo Cree
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Alanna Mo Cree | Apopka Florida
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- kgarguilo
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Alanna Mo Cree wrote:Source of the post I have a very similar setup on my plan so being able to see what I'm getting myself into is very helpful. The diagram was very nice. I couldn't find any decent program to create an image so I ended up with a spreadsheet. Thank you for posting!
As an additional step, I am looking at splitting my backbone to have 2 separate power sources as FOX Marine recommends turning off the Engine gateways when not in use. However, I use my fusion radio all the time so I leave it on for days at a time. I just purchased a Garmin Isolation Tee and an additional power supply so I can isolate the Fox Marine gear on a separate breaker.
Lake Lanier GA
1999 Carver 406
- Alanna Mo Cree
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Alright, back to the network design thanks to this great new info.
Alanna Mo Cree | Apopka Florida
2003 Carver 360 Sport Sedan
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- kgarguilo
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- Location: Sugar Hill, GA.
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Re: NMEA 2000 Network and FOX Marine Engine gateways
Lake Lanier GA
1999 Carver 406
- kgarguilo
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- Joined: December 5th, 2022, 2:41 pm
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- Location: Sugar Hill, GA.
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Re: NMEA 2000 Network and FOX Marine Engine gateways
On PS1 - Garmin 8612, Fusion Radio, & GPS Antenna (The left side of the network)
On PS2 - Victron Charger, Cerbo GX, FOX Marine Gateways x2 Changes are in RED (The right side of the network)
Lake Lanier GA
1999 Carver 406
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