Linking Suzuki df115 nmea to Garmin plotter

[Oscar24]

Would be interested to know how easy the following is and if anyone has actually done it.
I understand you can get engine data displayed on a chart plotter using the nmea interface?
Engine is a Suzuki df115 (2010) plotter is a Garmin 750s
I'm slightly paranoid about engine temperatures so would be good to see this data, would also stop me constantly looking back at the engines water outlet
Best regards
Pete

 

[Spi D]

Not done it to a Gamin, but just needs an NMEA2000 compatible display device:

This document, pg. 1 & 2,
http://www.lowrance.com/Global/Lowrance/Documents/NMEA/Suzuki_Engine_NMEA2000_Connection.pdf

states that an NMEA2000 network is a prerequisite so must be established if not already available. Then you need a cable to drop the signal from engine into the network.

I personally do not want engine instruments on the display because I prefer the full screen to display navigational info, but each to his own.

The Suzuki engine monitoring system btw would warn you if any sensor reads outside is predefined values, so your paranoia isn't really justified.

 

[sprocker]

I did it with the DF115 on my previous boat, to a Lowrance plotter, but as long as your Garmin is NMEA2000 compatible it is very straightforward.

I removed the NMEA2000 backbone and the DF115 engine interface cable before I sold the boat earlier this year. I have everything that you will need right here if you are interested.

 

[Oscar24]

Not done it to a Gamin, but just needs an NMEA2000 compatible display device:

This document, pg. 1 & 2,
http://www.lowrance.com/Global/Lowrance/Documents/NMEA/Suzuki_Engine_NMEA2000_Connection.pdf

states that an NMEA2000 network is a prerequisite so must be established if not already available. Then you need a cable to drop the signal from engine into the network.

I personally do not want engine instruments on the display because I prefer the full screen to display navigational info, but each to his own.

The Suzuki engine monitoring system btw would warn you if any sensor reads outside is predefined values, so your paranoia isn't really justified.

Thanks for the reply and I'm sure your right re my temp paranoia
When I started the motor the other day I only got a very slow trickle from the water outlet which stopped completely for a couple of mins, after about 5 mins it started again and started gushing out shortly after. I now understand that the motor has a thermostat on it!
Anyway, it would be nice to see the temp gradually creep up on a big display rather than relying on a warning light but I get your point.
Thanks

 

[Oscar24]

I did it with the DF115 on my previous boat, to a Lowrance plotter, but as long as your Garmin is NMEA2000 compatible it is very straightforward.

I removed the NMEA2000 backbone and the DF115 engine interface cable before I sold the boat earlier this year. I have everything that you will need right here if you are interested.

Hi sprocker, thanks
Will pm you
Regards
Pete

 

[salar]

You will gets lots of nice data to play with on your Garmin display if you hook it up. However if you don't already have NMEA2000 network in place you will need a NMEA2000 network consisting of backbone cable, drop cable to engine, drop cable to Garmin display, power supply, two end pieces and three T pieces. Not cheap (for cables) but if I had an engine that had a NMEA2000 output I would do it. If you can get Osar24's kit you will be a very lucky person!

 

[Keith-i]

I can't remember when Suzuki made the change, but my 2008 df200 needed a Lowrance adaptor to convert the engine data into N2K. Check if you require this before getting too carried away. Also, the number of engine parameters it displays has increased with time so earlier motors gave less info. I find it good for the hour meter and also fuel consumption/range readings.

 

[YellowPeril]

Hi

My brain is not fully working right now as I have a stonking cold, but I connected a Suzuki 115 to a Garmin GPSMap 527 in May and if you follow some fairly simple instructions it works a treat. I will try and give some pointers from memory, and provide a couple of REALLY useful links for some well researched and tested instructions.

There are two possible solutions - one assumes your end solution will have only digital gauges, the other allows you to keep any analogue gauges already fitted. The latter is the method I went for, not least because the Suzuki rev gauge includes various engine alarms.

All instructions can be found here:
http://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-...-newtork-standard-suzuki-gauges-can-done.html
or I think here (you may need to register but it is free and easy):
http://www.suzukioutboardforum.com/...-forum-resource-suzuki-nmea2000-networks.html

I needed 3 things need:
Garmin N2K starter kit (or similar) ~£75. This is the cheapest way to set-up a network.
Suzuki engine interface cable. ~£130. Buy one with the correct software version for the year of your engine as you need a Suzuki or Lowrance device to change this (and on most recent cables it may not even be possible to change).
An SDS adapter cable to connect the engine interface cable to the service output socket that is on the engine (thereby leaving all analogue gauge connections in place). Best option - make your own cable. Connectors are cheaply available from Eastern Beaver in Japan, and this allows you to make the cable as long as you need, thereby keeping the expensive engine interface cable in a dry place, perhaps by the plotter.

I have a 2016 engine. Different years may output different data and DO require a different software version on the engine interface cable. Some older engines may need an additional converter plug, but the instructions on the above links do provide more info on this.

I followed the instructions and initially nothing worked. I checked and re-did everything - still no joy. After much head scratching I traced the problem to the fact that Suzuki had sent me an engine interface cable with the wrong software version for my engine year. This was annoying as I had been very specific with my order, and I did not have a Suzuki digital gauge or Lowrance device to update the software. Once updated, it all worked perfectly.

Happy New Year and best of luck.

 

[Oscar24]

Hi

My brain is not fully working right now as I have a stonking cold, but I connected a Suzuki 115 to a Garmin GPSMap 527 in May and if you follow some fairly simple instructions it works a treat. I will try and give some pointers from memory, and provide a couple of REALLY useful links for some well researched and tested instructions.

There are two possible solutions - one assumes your end solution will have only digital gauges, the other allows you to keep any analogue gauges already fitted. The latter is the method I went for, not least because the Suzuki rev gauge includes various engine alarms.

All instructions can be found here:
http://www.thehulltruth.com/marine-...-newtork-standard-suzuki-gauges-can-done.html
or I think here (you may need to register but it is free and easy):
http://www.suzukioutboardforum.com/...-forum-resource-suzuki-nmea2000-networks.html

I needed 3 things need:
Garmin N2K starter kit (or similar) ~£75. This is the cheapest way to set-up a network.
Suzuki engine interface cable. ~£130. Buy one with the correct software version for the year of your engine as you need a Suzuki or Lowrance device to change this (and on most recent cables it may not even be possible to change).
An SDS adapter cable to connect the engine interface cable to the service output socket that is on the engine (thereby leaving all analogue gauge connections in place). Best option - make your own cable. Connectors are cheaply available from Eastern Beaver in Japan, and this allows you to make the cable as long as you need, thereby keeping the expensive engine interface cable in a dry place, perhaps by the plotter.

I have a 2016 engine. Different years may output different data and DO require a different software version on the engine interface cable. Some older engines may need an additional converter plug, but the instructions on the above links do provide more info on this.

I followed the instructions and initially nothing worked. I checked and re-did everything - still no joy. After much head scratching I traced the problem to the fact that Suzuki had sent me an engine interface cable with the wrong software version for my engine year. This was annoying as I had been very specific with my order, and I did not have a Suzuki digital gauge or Lowrance device to update the software. Once updated, it all worked perfectly.

Happy New Year and best of luck.

Thanks for the links YellowPeril, much appreciated.
I had heard about the software in the interface cable bit........ Don't you just love tech
Anyway, I like a challenge so will give it a go.
Best wishes for the new year
Regards
Pete

 

[davebradf0rd]

I've connected my DF115 to my Garmin 922SX chart plotter. You need to buy the Suzuki SMIS interface cable (contains a chipset) that translates between Suzuki & NMEA200. I also inserted a switchover box that allows me to connect my laptop to the engine for diagnostics without opening the engine up. The switchover box located next to the cabin table.

The big advantage once installed is that the chart plotter uses the SOW tumbler & engine fuel consumption to work out engine performance and allow the most economical performance to be achieved.