Suzuki NMEA Engine Interface

[Luke G]

Sorry to bring up an old thread.

Where does everyone buy there Lowrance parts?

I need a 10ft red extension cable for my EP-20 and a 120-80 an adapter for an 08 Suzuki 150.

I've got the version 2.0 EP-20 sensor so hopefuly it reads the correct fuel flow.

Cheers

[honda900]

Luke,

You can get the engine interface adaptor cable and the extension cable through trymax marine in brisbane, they have them in stock or you can get them from browns point marine.

given the Australian dollar at the moment it would be worthwhile checking both prices.


Fatnhappy,

sorry didnt see you question earlier, but the interface adaptor is as follows;

http://store.brownspoint.com/detail....id=990C0-88035

and the plug on the end is incorrect. Browns point advise you to use this connector as a replacement to your analogue gauges, this is incorrect, it should be connected in the engine bay, to do this you will need a yamaha wiring harness. I have done it and have it working successfully.

Regards
Honda

[Almighty]

I have a Naman 8120 combo
Question:

Can I connect a suzuki 300 (07) to my chart plotter?
I have read specs that say the 8120 is NMEA 0813 and I have read that 0813 won't talk to 2000. but I'm not sure so any advice will be great

Thanks

David

[wusty]

No. The 8120 wants NMEA 0813 data, which is serial data like a dial up modem. The Suzi donks provide standard analogue and NMEA 2000 outputs. NMEA is a local area network technology based on computer ethernet networks. 0813 and 2000 are chalk and cheese.

Mercury/Navman have chosen a closed data proprietary interface based on Smartcraft - whereas Suzi, Yamaha and Evinrude (at least) have gone an open data standard based on NMEA 2000.

You have a problem. The cheapest solution would be to upgrade to a NMEA 2000 GPS/fishfinder.

[Almighty]

Thanks for that. I checked out the Raymarine c80 and it's 0813 too so I guess I'll wait till I get the next boat and make it all happen then

Thanks Again Wusty

[Luke G]

You might be able to get some LMS guages to see fuel flow etc. They shouldn't cost more then a few hundred.

Cheers

[mattyazza]

Hi all this topic has made for some very interesting reading. I have a pair of 140 Johnson four stroke 2006 models.
I understand that they are a suzi's painted white. Will these ep20 match into my motors? I am already running a Lowrance gp7200

[mattyazza]

Anyone Know if it will work on my motors?

[ausandy]

hey guys, just want to let you know, i have 2 suzuki interface cable kits in stock and are priced at 120 each....... andy

[wusty]

2007 or 2008 interface connectors? And what does a kit comprise? Thanks.

[Blueroo]

Just got my interface cable and NMEA network bits from Browns Point Marine. Ive got a 2005 Jonno (Suzuki DF90). It all works like a dream. I didn't worry about connecting the trim as I have a trim gauge already.
I tried to buy the stuff locally but they didn't have some of the items I needed in stock and wouldn't order them unless I paid cash upfront.
The set up I have is an LMS339 combo (internal gps antennae) connected to the T of a T piece which is connected to another T piece the T of which is connected to the engine interface cable. The 2 T pieces are terminated with 120ohm terminators to make it all work.
Cheers
Stue

[frank100]

Blueroo,
I have the NMEA bus & eng.interface connected to the ' 4" Multifuction guage' (Also from Brownspoint). I do'nt get a lot of engine info though, I get fuel useage, engine voltage,eng hours, rpm . I wonder if you could list the parameters you get from the eng.
Since my LX16c is NMEA 0183 I also added the GPS module to give me economy & speed info.
Anyway any info would be appreciated. Thanks

Frank

[Blinky]

I have just ordered a Lowrance LMF-400 multi function gauge and 120-55 interface cable, is this all I need to get the system up and running?
Do I just plug the interface cable into the receptacle on the engine that is shown in some of the previous pictures?

I have a 2003 Suzie DF90, Lowrance tell me the LMF-400 will be compatible and Suzuki tells me the engine is NMEA 2000.

[wusty]

See http://www.lowrance.com.au/en/Produc...pecifications/. The LMF400 needs to be powered, which is drawn from the NMEA2000 bus. So, you need more than just the 120-55 cable and the 400.

Your 400 and Cable will need to use the same connector colour, otherwise you will need at least one BLUE-RED interface cable. Also, check your run lengths and make sure you don't need an extension cable.

Assuming your 400 connector is RED as is the 120-55, and you received a RED T-connector in the 120-55 kit, then at a minimum, you will need one more RED T connector for the 400, a 120ohm RED terminating resistor with power cables (either #119-78/80) to allow power to one end the T-connector, and a normal RED 120 terminator for the other end. Depending on what male/female connectors you have to fit, you'll need to select the right connector types for the two resistors. See http://www.lei-extras.com/store/sear...owranceNET+Red. (If you can't get powered terminating resistors, then you will need another RED T-Connector and a RED connector power cable.)

The method then is to connect the 400 to the base of the T connector 1. Then connect the un-powered terminating resistor. Before connecting the powered resistor to the other end, solder the power cables on the resistor to your power switch, and your switch thru a fuse to your power buss. Always power the NMEA2000 thru its own switch and fuse if you can. Then, once power is ok, with the powered switched OFF, connect the power resistor to its end T-connector. Only the 400 is currently connected. If it all seems ok, then switch ON, and you should see the 400 light up and show a front screen. No data yet because the engine is not connected.

Then switch power OFF. Take the resistor off the T-connector that is needed to mate with the second T-connector. Then connect the two T-connectors together to create an in-line double-T structure. Connect the motor cable to the base of T connector 2, and connect the removed resistor to the other end of the t-connector. All is done. Turn the engine ignition to on, the NMEA2000 power to ON, and your 400 should then see the engine.

There may be more direct ways, e.g. if you can find a 60 ohm terminating resistor with power, then only one T-connector is needed.

If all this sounds like goobly-gook, see a standard NMEA2000 data base drawing at one of the earlier posts to this thread. It's easy enough when you see the layout. Just layout your cables and connectors the same way.

Just be careful with the power so you don't blow something, and do it bit at a time and double check. Definitely, don't try and connect it all up while power is on! All care and no responsibility from me as per my other posts!

[Blinky]

Thanks Wusty,
Sheesh, now I'm really confused. The guy I spoke to at Lowrance said that as I wasn't running any other gear on the network all I needed was the interface cable and the gauge. Connect one end into the engine and the other to the gauge,no mention of this other stuff. I had a quick look at the manual online and saw it needs power, I figured I could take power from my console bus.

I might ring them back and have another talk to them.