Lowrance ELITE TI Installation Manual page 29

For larger systems introduce power at central point in the backbone
to "balance" the voltage drop of the network.
Note:
Ú If joining to an existing NMEA 2000 network that
already has its own power supply, do not make another
power connection elsewhere in the network, and ensure
the existing network is not powered by 24 V DC.
Note:
Ú
Do not connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to the
same terminals as the engine start batteries, autopilot
computer, bow thruster or other high current devices.
The following drawing demonstrates a typical small network. The
backbone is made up of directly interconnected T-connectors.
1
_
+
12 V DC
1
NMEA 2000 device
2
Connector to unit
3
Drop-cable, should not exceed 6 m (20 ft)
4
Terminators
5
Backbone
6
Power cable
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T
4
2
T
5 4
3
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