NMEA 0183 connection
The display can transmit and receive NMEA 0183 data when using a compatible NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 converter, such as the Actisense® NGW-1 converter (part number: A80721), connected to the same NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk NG network as the display.
Ensure all devices are powered off before making connections.
Connect the converter to your NMEA 2000 or SeaTalk NG network, using either a DeviceNet to SeaTalk NG adaptor cable, or a DeviceNet cable as appropriate. Then, connect the converter’s NMEA 0183 bare wires to the relevant wires on your NMEA 0183 device, and crimp and insulate the wires.
The details below are provided as an example of how to connect a device using the Actisense® NGW-1 converter (A80721). Depending on your NMEA 0183 device, you may require a different converter. The converter and device wire colors may also vary from those shown. Refer to the instructions supplied with your NMEA 0183 device and your converter to identify correct signal connections.
Figure 1. Example NMEA 0183 version 2 / 3 device connection using the Actisense® NGW-1 converter
Device NMEA 0183 wires.
NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 converter (e.g. Actisense® NGW-1 converter, A80721).
SeaTalk NG (female) to DeviceNet (female) adaptor cable (e.g. A06045 or A06075).
SeaTalk NG network (requires dedicated 12 V dc power supply).
NMEA 0183 wire connections. It is recommended that wire connections are made using crimps and then insulated using insulation tape.
Example NMEA 0183 version 2 / 3 device connections
Converter signal (wire color) |
NMEA 0183 device signal |
|---|---|
TX/OUT A+ (White) |
RX/IN A+ |
TX/OUT B- (Blue) |
RX/IN B- |
RX/IN A+ (Red) |
TX/OUT A+ |
RX/IN B- (Black) |
TX/OUT B- |
Shield/Screen |
Vessel Ground |
If your NMEA 0183 device is a version 1 device (i.e.: it only has 3 NMEA 0183 wires), the connection will differ from that described above. Please see below for alternative wiring:
Example NMEA 0183 version 1 receiving device connections
Converter signal (wire color) |
Receiving NMEA 0183 device signal |
|---|---|
TX/OUT A+ (White) |
RX/IN |
TX/OUT B- (Blue) |
NOT CONNECTED |
Shield/Screen |
Vessel Ground |
Example NMEA 0183 version 1 transmitting device connections
Converter signal (wire color) |
Transmitting NMEA 0183 device signal |
|---|---|
RX/IN A+ (Red) |
TX/OUT |
RX/IN B- (Black) |
Vessel Ground |
Shield/Screen |
Vessel Ground |