Recent content by PaulRainbow

Needs to be a big or complicated network for N2K latency to be an issue for the vast majority of users. If it's an issue then Ethernet is a better option than 0183, but that's usually reserved for things like radar, multi MFD networking etc, although it's now starting to spread to more devices...

The data sheet suggests they would be OK, they are 92Ah AGM

There was a long thread about this recently, OP told LifePO4 had to be professionally installed.

Data speed for wind etc is 4800 bps, N2K is 250kbps not sure how that makes 0183 better.

I said all of this in post #12

I'm aware of cheaper models, but my post was in response to the two you linked to that cost over £400

If you can fit a 12" plotter at the helm, i would do that. The current Raymarine displays will not directly connect to anything new, but with a Seatalk to Seatalk NG converter they will connect to anything STNG or NMEA 2000. The autopilot could also be used via the same converter, but cannot...

This would be far better as a new thread.

He does say it's a MD2040 in the thread title.

That is incorrect. You need to brush up on your search skills then ;) Sorry, but you are mistaken. Em-trak Raymarine Garmin B&G Digital Yacht Quark Icom Comar Standard Horizon Onwa Matsutec All make N2K models. Some have been making N2K versions for decades, My Garmin black box is 15 years...

I think you will find that most do have N2K

How about an Emtrak AIS ? Has 0183 and N2K, will also multiplex 2 x 0183 inputs to/from N2K.

Over £400 each !!!

I'm puzzled, what switch is being flicked ?

One or two panels in parallel is OK, any more and each has to be fused.