NMEA 2000 is a communication protocol used in the marine industry to connect various devices, such as GPS receivers, chart plotters, and depth sounders. By connecting an NMEA 2000 network to a PC, it is possible to read data from these devices and display it on a computer screen. This can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as navigation, data logging, and troubleshooting.
To wire NMEA 2000 to a PC, you will need the following: