Does anyone know if having two power inputs connected to the NMEA Backbone will damage anything on the network?
Recently I got my boat back after repowering and the G2 on her utilizes a NMEA network and so the mechanic just integrated the motor's network with my existing Lowrance network.
After reviewing the wiring diagram and inspecting the backbone, I noticed that there was another fuse block coming from the digital throttle control. upon closer investigation that cable was labeled "power out to accessories" which I confirmed was power to the NMEA network.
So basically when they put it all together, there were two power sources plugged into the network and I fear it could have fried something.
Luckily I didn't have any of my graphs connected to the network but my Point-1 and my Thru-hull Temp sensor, along with my icon gauges were all connected to the network...