The illustration below shows just how simple it is to create a network using SimNet.
Simple, efficient cable runs:
Many Simrad products have two SimNet connectors allowing the network to "daisy chain" through the product. This allows for the simplest network layout and minimum use of cable. The network operates even when the product is switched off. Very large systems can be installed with total cable lengths up to 120m.
Quick to install
All devices use the same small weatherproof SimNet connector so its very quick to assemble the network, without a screwdriver!
Easy to add new products to the network:
Integrating new products into the network couldn't be simpler. Connections are essentially plug and play so by using the convenience of either daisy chaining or multi-way connectors, new products can be inserted into the network at any convenient location.
Fewer power cables required:
The complete network is powered from a single 12V source, this even provides power to many of the product displays including the IS20 Instruments and AP24 and AP28 autopilots. The same 12V also supplies power to all active transducers including the GPS antenna, wind transducer, depth/speed transducer, compass and rudder feedback units.
Transducers are always on:
SimNet uses active transducers which means that they operate independently of any other device. For example the active GPS antenna is always supplying GPS data to the network regardless of whether the chartplotter is switched on or off. In practice this means for example that it is still possible to send an emergency DSc call on the VHF (with latitude and longitude information) even if the plotter is switched off.
Easy to connect to NMEA0183 and NMEA200 Devices
Devices that use NMEA2000 protocol can easily be integrated into SimNet networks by using a simple convertor cable - Micro-C to SimNet. Devices that use NMEA0183 are also easily connected by using the Simrad AT10, this is a very small device that converts NMEA0183 to SimNet and vice - versa.
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