Lowrance NMEA2000 Starter Kit

LOWRANCE NMEA 2000 Starter Kit

Unlock the full potential of your vessel´s electronics with the official LOWRANCE NMEA 2000 Starter Kit. As the foundational component in the Electronics and Communication category, this kit is the essential first step toward creating a robust, integrated, and intelligent on-board network. It provides the necessary framework to move beyond standalone devices and into a world of seamless data sharing and enhanced situational awareness on the water. By establishing a certified NMEA 2000 backbone, you create a central nervous system for your boat, enabling various marine instruments and sensors—regardless of the brand—to communicate with each other flawlessly.

Experience the primary benefit of a unified marine ecosystem. This starter kit empowers you to connect your GPS/chartplotter, fishfinder, sonar modules, engine interfaces, fuel sensors, digital switching systems, and AIS receivers into a single, cohesive network. Imagine viewing critical engine data directly on your multi-function display, overlaying fuel flow information on your trip planner, or having your autopilot receive precise heading and GPS data, all through one simplified system. This level of integration not only streamlines your helm by reducing the need for redundant displays but also provides a more comprehensive and actionable overview of your vessel´s performance and environment.

The design philosophy behind the NMEA 2000 standard is simplification and reliability, and the Lowrance Starter Kit is the perfect embodiment of this. It eliminates the complex and often failure-prone rats-nest of wiring associated with older communication protocols. The plug-and-play architecture, featuring standardized Micro-C connectors, makes installation straightforward and intuitive. This allows for a clean, organized, and easily expandable setup. Building the network backbone is the crucial starting point, ensuring your system has stable power and is correctly terminated for clear, uninterrupted data transmission. This robust foundation minimizes potential data collisions and errors, giving you the confidence that your critical information is always accurate and available when you need it most.
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Technical Specifications

The LOWRANCE NMEA 2000 Starter Kit is the essential backbone required to install one or more NMEA 2000® devices on your vessel.

Comes With:

* N2K-T-RD (000-0119-79): 1 x Micro-C T-connector for the connection of an additional network device.
* N2K-PWR-RD (000-0119-75): 1 x NMEA 2000® power cable, which includes the power cable and 1 x T-connector for powering the network backbone.
* TR-120-KIT (000-0127-52): 1 x Set of male and female NMEA 2000 terminators to correctly seal the ends of the network.
* N2KEXT-2RD (000-0119-88): 1x0.61 m (2-ft) NMEA 2000® cable for backbone extension or for use as a drop cable to connect a network device.
* N2KEXT-15RD (000-0119-86): 1x4.55 m (15-ft) NMEA 2000® cable for backbone extension or for use as a drop cable to connect a network device