Any nmea experts here??

[Miller]

Right, so I've got a verado and I was trying to set it up with a mercury gateway to a simrad nss and a go5.

They have all been connected to a actisense small boat network and all show up on the device list of both simrads...including the gateway...both also show they are both receiving packets of data but I cant get any engine information to appear on either unit.

Any ideas anyone?? Thanks for any help

[Pikey Dave]

I’m not familiar with setting up a Mercury Gateway, but have you gone into the Network menu on the NSS & done a data sources “auto configure”?

[breezeblock]

somebody mentioned that the go series weren't to be linked up on a network but the nss were able try it without the go 5 linked up and see what you get

[Miller]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I’m not familiar with setting up a Mercury Gateway, but have you gone into the Network menu on the NSS & done a data sources “auto configure”?

Done all that... Clicked on the send and receive waypoints, think I've clicked most buttons to no avail

[Miller]

Originally Posted by breezeblock

somebody mentioned that the go series weren't to be linked up on a network but the nss were able try it without the go 5 linked up and see what you get

It says it's nmea compatible, has a connector and videos on YouTube show it connected to a nmea network??

I've also tried that and nothing on the nss

[breezeblock]

is the mercury gateway actually required our mariner had a different box the name came up through the helm wiring and there was a break out box that plugged into it that had the nmea plug on it saves you running the harness down to the engine

[Miller]

Originally Posted by breezeblock

is the mercury gateway actually required our mariner had a different box the name came up through the helm wiring and there was a break out box that plugged into it that had the nmea plug on it saves you running the harness down to the engine

The gateway seems to connect to the junction box... The can and nmea lights light up so it's working that end I presume

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Miller

The gateway seems to connect to the junction box... The can and nmea lights light up so it's working that end I presume

If you go into the network menu on the NSS, does the engine show in the device list? If so, click on it & there should be a “Data” button, this will show what data the engine is putting onto the network.
You will most likely have to have the ignition switched on for the engine to show up.

[Miller]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

If you go into the network menu on the NSS, does the engine show in the device list? If so, click on it & there should be a “Data” button, this will show what data the engine is putting onto the network.
You will most likely have to have the ignition switched on for the engine to show up.

Yep, that is showing packets of data sent etc.... It all should be working.... But it isn't [emoji35]

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Miller

Yep, that is showing packets of data sent etc.... It all should be working.... But it isn't [emoji35]

When you say “packets” are you referring to the the info shown in the network diagnostics or the actual data received & translated by the system. In the “Data” section of the device menu, you should see a table showing all the live data from the engine, RPM, Temp, Voltage, trim etc. I’ll get a photo of mine if you’re not sure what to look for.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

When you say “packets” are you referring to the the info shown in the network diagnostics or the actual data received & translated by the system. In the “Data” section of the device menu, you should see a table showing all the live data from the engine, RPM, Temp, Voltage, trim etc. I’ll get a photo of mine if you’re not sure what to look for.

Have you set up an engine instrument page to actually display the data?

[Miller]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

When you say “packets” are you referring to the the info shown in the network diagnostics or the actual data received & translated by the system. In the “Data” section of the device menu, you should see a table showing all the live data from the engine, RPM, Temp, Voltage, trim etc. I’ll get a photo of mine if you’re not sure what to look for.

Please, I'll post some pics tonight of what I have

[Miller]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Have you set up an engine instrument page to actually display the data?

The simrad already has one I presume... I'm no expert if you can tell me differently

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Miller

The simrad already has one I presume... I'm no expert if you can tell me differently

Bearing in mind that mine is Lowrance & yours is simrad, but they are both Navico & basically use the same OS. You might need to get the instrument page up on the display & then populate the gauges.
Double tap the gauge & select the info you want to display & then select the source for the info.

[Miller]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Bearing in mind that mine is Lowrance & yours is simrad, but they are both Navico & basically use the same OS. You might need to get the instrument page up on the display & then populate the gauges.
Double tap the gauge & select the info you want to display & then select the source for the info.

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That looks similar, I'll try that later... thanks

[Miller]

Ok, have done everything suggested and to no avail...

According to the instructions it says contact mercury marine for helm gateway device approval list??

Anyone know what that means?

[gpsguru]

Originally Posted by Miller

Ok, have done everything suggested and to no avail...

According to the instructions it says contact mercury marine for helm gateway device approval list??

Anyone know what that means?

I know a man that can help and will more than likely know the answer ............ give James Tonks a call at Barrus, his direct line is 01869 880178 ... James has probably forgotten more than most of us know about mercury interfaces .......... ............. he sorted out all my Garmin interface from a Merc 150 in a couple of calls .........

[Miller]

Originally Posted by gpsguru

I know a man that can help and will more than likely know the answer ............ give James Tonks a call at Barrus, his direct line is 01869 880178 ... James has probably forgotten more than most of us know about mercury interfaces .......... ............. he sorted out all my Garmin interface from a Merc 150 in a couple of calls .........

Ok, thanks