Humminbird DUAL NMEA Y-CABLE Installation Manual

DUAL NMEA Y-CABLE Installation Guide
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VERVIEW
Use the Dual NMEA Y-Cable to connect two NMEA 0183 accessories to the ONIX® control head. We
encourage you to read this guide completely before you start the installation so you may understand
the installation requirements.
Customer Service: Contact Humminbird Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our Web site
at humminbird.com.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
NOTE: A separate power source is required for each attached accessory.
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
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Connecting the NMEA 0183 Accessories to the Y-Cable

Each accessory should include a NMEA 0183 data cable with bare wires for connecting to the
Humminbird Y-Cable. Refer to the accessory's user manual for information about the data cable.
1. Turn off the power for the ONIX control head and each accessory.
WARNING! Turn off power for all related equipment before you start the installation.
2. Use the accessory manual to locate the following wires on the Accessory Data Cable:
transmit A(+), transmit B(–), receive A(+), receive B(–), ground, and drain.
3. Choose one set of bare wires on the Y-Cable (Serial #1 or Serial #2).
Serial #1
ORANGE
BLUE
YELLOW
BROWN
BLACK
DRAIN
Serial #2
(striped wires)
ORANGE
BLUE
YELLOW
BROWN
BLACK
DRAIN
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Continued on the other side...