Yamaha NMEA connection to Lowrance HDS

[Grizzle]

Anybody out there know this stuff well enough to share the knowhow on the parts I need to get engine data?

I have two HDS 5 units with no networking.  Thanks

[Threeweight]

PM Channel Cat (Tony) here.  He knows his stuff, and gave me a ton of help setting my network up. 

I might be able to help a bit.  On my boat, I basically needed one of the NMEA 2000 "starter kit" cable bundles, plus the specific adapter cable for my motor.

[Channel Cat]

What Year is your Yami? I would be glad to assist you in your quest for the right parts!

[GregE]

Wow, talk about timely.  Hope you don't mind expanding this...

With all of the temp warning and water warning issues on my Honda 200 I was thinking I should NMEA the info to my Garmin 525 plotter or HDS 5X.  I have some system sharing using NMEA 83  as the HDS is the only 2000 system  - the Honda is a 2004. 

[StreamFixer]

As far as the Garmin goes, if Channel Cat cannot help, I have found the Garmin Tech support to be excellent.

StreamFixer

[Grizzle]

Channel Cat my Yamaha is a 2011 F70

[Channel Cat]

Grizzle, Your Yami is so new, I cannot find the data on it, so I would suggest you contact your dealer to find out where the NMEA 2000 data plug is at. You will be able to obtain an engine interface cable for around $90.00, and will then require a NMEA 2000 starter kit fo around $60.00. You will find the information you'll get of the worth.
120-37 INTERFACE
CABLE
Interface between and YAMAHA engine and NMEA network to display engine data. For
use with red NMEA network ( hopefully they did not recently change the connector on you, Like Threeweight experienced)

124-55 N2K-EXP-KITRD
Network starter kit. Includes 2 terminating resistors (TR-120M-RD, TR-120F-RD), two Tconnectors
(N2K-T-RD) one 2 ft extension cable (N2KEXT-2RD), and one 15 ft extension
cable (N2KEXT-15RD). For use with red NMEA network.

That oughta keep you busy for a while (LOL)   Tony

[Channel Cat]

Greg, I do not believe that the Honda 2004 had NMEA 2000 provisions in their EMM (computer). The best you could do, is also ask a Honda tech.
You could however, Receive accurate Fuel usage data simply my adding a 120-39 EP-60R Fuel
Flow and MPG info (Fuel management data)
Fuel flow electronic probe. Includes N2K-T-RD (119-79) and 10 ft. cable.
and also establishing a NMEA 2000 network. I do believe the Garmin is capable, but I do know for sure your HDS can do it!
Sorry guy, but I do not know anything about the Hondas, other than, they are awesome!
Good luck

[woody]

Tony

3Wgt (Steve) Poo Pawed when I talked about interfacing my motor to my system. So I deceided to go to the Guru. I have a 1988 Johnson 2 stroke 90 HP.

What cables do I need????  Boy wouldn't I be the envy at the Freakers' Ball? (Dr. Hook and .........)

Woody

[Threeweight]

Woody, I'm not sure on the model #, but I believe the network adapter for your motor looks like this:

[Hydro-Therapy]

3WT I am sure Woody will make you pay dearly for that POO PAW  LMAO !!!!!!!

[Grizzle]

Thanks!

[woody]

Thanks Steve, very easy install.  Now I have a reason to take my son-in-law out since it's a two person operation.

Woody

[SRanger]

Think I need the same connector Woody.  Planning to upgrade by adding to DSC (DelMonte Soup Can) soon.