LowranceNET questions

I have a new 112c and a new 27c and have run into a few Q’s as I am installing them. Here are the items causing confusion, if anyone can answer any of these for certain please let me know.

1. When installing a network do I need to purchase a network power cable with T-connector to power the net or can I just power the NEMA 2000 power cable attached to either one of my units power cables?

2. Looking on the Lowrance website and using LoranceNet designer it shows two 120 Ohm resisters on either end of the network. Do I need to purchase them as well because my new units came with 60 Ohm resisters?

3. Do I need to purchase a new temp sensor or can I use the one the is part of the PD-WBL cable that used to connect to my X17. This cable also has a 3 pin blue connector that connects to the puck transducer epoxy into my boat on one end and a blue 5-pin connector on the other end. Will this data be available on both units as well?

4. I want to utilize two different GPS antenna signals. One on the bow unit and one on the console, if I hook both into the network how can I ensure the bow unit receives the signal from the antenna on the bow and the unit on the console receives the signal from the antenna located behind the drivers seat?

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1. When installing a network do I need to purchase a network power cable with T-connector to power the net or can I just power the NEMA 2000 power cable attached to either one of my units power cables?

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You power the network from one of your units. (Just one, not both)

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2. Looking on the Lowrance website and using LoranceNet designer it shows two 120 Ohm resisters on either end of the network. Do I need to purchase them as well because my new units came with 60 Ohm resisters?

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Use the new 60ohm end connectors on the new (2007 112 & 27 units.)

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3. Do I need to purchase a new temp sensor or can I use the one the is part of the PD-WBL cable that used to connect to my X17. This cable also has a 3 pin blue connector that connects to the puck transducer epoxy into my boat on one end and a blue 5-pin connector on the other end. Will this data be available on both units as well?

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You should get your temp reading from the new transducers. THe sensors are built in.

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4. I want to utilize two different GPS antenna signals. One on the bow unit and one on the console, if I hook both into the network how can I ensure the bow unit receives the signal from the antenna on the bow and the unit on the console receives the signal from the antenna located behind the drivers seat?

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You can only network in one GPS antenna. Pick one, front or back. You cannot connect the LGC 3000 antenna directly to a display. It must be networked.

-J.

Thanks Jon,

I will need to figure something out for the two antenna signals. Maybe I just wont network them as it will not work for me in that configuration. I must have a fix directly over my bow for fishing directly over deep structure and one the rear of the boat in close proximity to the transducer when I am locating new places. With the error already in GPS units and a 16-17 ft difference between the two locations I want to find or locate there is even more room for error. I am also not installing either of the new transducers as I will not be able to use the built in temp. I have one glassed into the bottom of my bass boat. Will likely be on hold with Lowrance tomorrow about the transducer question, I hope I do not need to replace transducer I currently have glassed in. There should be a adapter or something to make the two year old one work.

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3. Do I need to purchase a new temp sensor or can I use the one the is part of the PD-WBL cable that used to connect to my X17. This cable also has a 3 pin blue connector that connects to the puck transducer epoxy into my boat on one end and a blue 5-pin connector on the other end. Will this data be available on both units as well?

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If that ducer is the PDRT-WBL it should have a remote temp sensor which will work with your new units. Otherwise, you’ll need to purchase a remote temp sensor if you’re only relying on the thru-hull ducer for temp. If you netowrk the units and you have a transom mount ducer with temp, you can display that temp on any unit in the network.

LowranceNET questions UPDATE

I have a new 112c and a new 27c and have run into a few Q’s as I am installing them. Here are the items causing confusion, if anyone can answer any of these for certain please let me know.

1. When installing a network do I need to purchase a network power cable with T-connector to power the net or can I just power the NEMA 2000 power cable attached to either one of my units power cables?

(As Jon said you can power the network from one and only one of the units NEMA power cables.)

2. Looking on the Lowrance website and using LoranceNet designer it shows two 120 Ohm resisters on either end of the network. Do I need to purchase them as well because my new units came with 60 Ohm resisters?

(If connecting two units you will need to purchase two 120 Ohm resisters.)

3. Do I need to purchase a new temp sensor or can I use the one the is part of the PD-WBL cable that used to connect to my X17. This cable also has a 3 pin blue connector that connects to the puck transducer epoxy into my boat on one end and a blue 5-pin connector on the other end. Will this data be available on both units as well?

(This cable will work an provide a temp on the second unit.)

4. I want to utilize two different GPS antenna signals. One on the bow unit and one on the console, if I hook both into the network how can I ensure the bow unit receives the signal from the antenna on the bow and the unit on the console receives the signal from the antenna located behind the drivers seat?

(You can hook up two antennas, but you must select which one you want to use. So if you want a signal from the front of the boat attend there is a simple selection in the bus configuration that need to be selected. Bothe antennas can be named so one knows which one you are receiving a signal from.)