Originally Posted by
Moonlighter
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I am assuming that you dont have any digital guages now, but simply have a basic NMEA2000 network with the Suzuki interface cable connected to the network along with the Simrad and a power source.
That being the case, I am very very confident that you will be buying me that ! A Pure Blonde will be fine!
Let us know how you go. If you are in Brisbane area and have any difficulties I can likely help out.
note: the digital gauge they will want to sell you is likely a new OEM Suzuki gauge that doesnt use an interface cable at all - it connects directly to the engine gauge harness behind the dash. It really doesnt give you anything much that you are already not getting with the Suzuki interface connected via the network to the Simrad.
I am confident that with the right interface software version uploaded to your existing cable, you will be good to go.
Also, just one other thought - your network T’s and cables MUST be set up to look like this:
terminating resistor - T - T - T - terminating resistor.
And the interface cable, cable to the Simrad, and the power cable MUST be connected to the leg of the T’s. Ideally, power should go to the centre T.
Make sure its set up like that, or it will NOT work properly.