NMEA 2000 challenges

[macj13]

OK, I'm new to the forum and have only been reading posts but I could use some help. I hope this reads well.

I have a 2022 Xpress X19 and did all the custom buildout. I have a 2022 Yamaha 200 HP SHO VF200LB with Humminbird SOLIX. The Humminbird One Boat ethernet network is working fine and 100% separate. My challenge is that I cannot get Yamaha NMEA 2000 output to display on the SOLIX. The Yamaha does not show up under NMEA Device list when the ignition is turned on.

Configuration:
1 - NMEA 2000 Yamaha engine interface cable
1 - NMEA 2000 Ancor 5M backbone cable
2 - NMEA 2000 Ancor T connectors
1 - NMEA 2000 Humminbird power cable w/T
1 - NMEA 2000 Ancor 1.5M drop cable to SOLIX
2 - NMEA terminators, 1 male 1 female
1 - Humminbird SOLIX G3
1 - 2022 Yamaha 200HP SHO VMAX Model VF200-LB

Testing:

• I confirmed 12v throughout the backbone and that I have continuity.
• I have replaced each T, the terminators, the power cable, the Yamaha engine interface cable, & swapped the drop cable from the SOLIX with the backbone cable.
• I also tested with a 2nd SOLIX, there are 2 SOLIX at the console. I test with only 1 powered up at a time and NMEA 2000 is enabled with auto-select
• I've called Humminbird and Yamaha, neither provided additional guidance.
• I called the dealer and got the NMEA 2000 PDF from the Humminbird site.

From the information on both the Humminbird and Yamaha sites, the new Yamaha SHO models are NMEA 2000 compatible and do not require Command Link or the Command Link Plus gateways.

Next step is to purchase a .5M NMEA 2000 drop cable to create a test whip, but I'm now out of my swim lane. Any suggestions or guidance would be appreciated.

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[yam911]

What pdf data did the dealer give you? Are you following the NMEA 2000 set up procedure that is in your owner's manual?

[macj13]

The pdf was the Humminbird NMEA 2000 Starter Kit. I reviewed and followed the NMEA implementation from the SOLIX User Guide, the Yamaha still is not showing in the NMEA 2000 device list.

NMEA 2000 Starter Kit Installation Guide (humminbird.com)

[garacer08]

The pdf was the Humminbird NMEA 2000 Starter Kit. I reviewed and followed the NMEA implementation from the SOLIX User Guide, the Yamaha still is not showing in the NMEA 2000 device list.

NMEA 2000 Starter Kit Installation Guide (humminbird.com)

Have you figured anything out yet? I have Helix 12 G4N’s on my console, and was considering connecting my SHO to my Helix units since they are NMEA compatible now

[Rangman]

OK, I'm new to the forum and have only been reading posts but I could use some help. I hope this reads well.

I have a 2022 Xpress X19 and did all the custom buildout. I have a 2022 Yamaha 200 HP SHO VF200LB with Humminbird SOLIX. The Humminbird One Boat ethernet network is working fine and 100% separate. My challenge is that I cannot get Yamaha NMEA 2000 output to display on the SOLIX. The Yamaha does not show up under NMEA Device list when the ignition is turned on.

Configuration:
1 - NMEA 2000 Yamaha engine interface cable
1 - NMEA 2000 Ancor 5M backbone cable
2 - NMEA 2000 Ancor T connectors
1 - NMEA 2000 Humminbird power cable w/T
1 - NMEA 2000 Ancor 1.5M drop cable to SOLIX
2 - NMEA terminators, 1 male 1 female
1 - Humminbird SOLIX G3
1 - 2022 Yamaha 200HP SHO VMAX Model VF200-LB

Testing:

• I confirmed 12v throughout the backbone and that I have continuity.
• I have replaced each T, the terminators, the power cable, the Yamaha engine interface cable, & swapped the drop cable from the SOLIX with the backbone cable.
• I also tested with a 2nd SOLIX, there are 2 SOLIX at the console. I test with only 1 powered up at a time and NMEA 2000 is enabled with auto-select
• I've called Humminbird and Yamaha, neither provided additional guidance.
• I called the dealer and got the NMEA 2000 PDF from the Humminbird site.

From the information on both the Humminbird and Yamaha sites, the new Yamaha SHO models are NMEA 2000 compatible and do not require Command Link or the Command Link Plus gateways.

Next step is to purchase a .5M NMEA 2000 drop cable to create a test whip, but I'm now out of my swim lane. Any suggestions or guidance would be appreciated.

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were you able to get this figured out? I also have solix and 2020 vf200 that I am thinking of hooking up.

[Brad_W]

Any solutions to your NMEA issues? I’m also wanting to network my 150 SHO to Helix 10 , mainly for engine hours. There have been several threads on this topic , however I’ve yet to see a post regarding a detailed success story on this. Surely someone has made this system work, Anyone??

[yogib]

Contact Golden Channels they will fix you up. They were a tremendous help when I rigged mine.

[BRNut]

This is an old thread that has been revived.

2020 250 SHO to Solix Graph


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Connected to engine via NMEA Starter kit and yamaha adapter cable attached in cowling and attached to NMEA starter kit.

Yamaha cable

Yamaha to NEMA 2000 15 ft cable (ama 87) Lowance 000-0120-37

Connect engine to NMEA Starter kit with adapter cable
Connect power to NMEA Starter Kit
Connect Graph to NMEA starter kit

Page display will depend on the graph manufacturer and Model, the picture is a Solix and is customizable.

Engine is not running in the garage, but everything on the display reads when the engine is running.

Best,

BRNut

[yam911]

Why?

[BroWhoop]

I can't say about Humminbird. I just did my SHO to Garmin, it works perfectly, haven't been on the water yet. Do you have 2 terminators on the nmea main? I watched a video after mine was working, it said to use the 2 terminators. I changed mine to 2 and it stopped working. Put it back like I had it, 1 terminator, it works!