Connecting HDS Gen 2 and Mercury ProXS

Connecting HDS Gen 2 and Mercury ProXS #11533938 04/11/16 12:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 108 Orange, Texas BB675 OP Outdoorsman
OP BB675 Outdoorsman Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 108 Orange, Texas	I am wanting to connect my HDS Gen 2 Touch to my Mercury Pro XS motor. I have read something about a NMEA starter kit and an extra tee, but am having a hard time finding out what exactly I need. Could someone help me out. Thanks,

Re: Connecting HDS Gen 2 and Mercury ProXS [Re: BB675] #11533989 04/11/16 01:16 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,724 Magnolia, TX F Flippin-Out TFF Team Angler
Flippin-Out TFF Team Angler F Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,724 Magnolia, TX	The Pro XS doesn't connect directly to NMEA2000 from what I understand. You'll need at least a N2K gateway module from Mercury. THEN your boat's NMEA2000 (N2K) network attaches to that. There could be other cables or components you need; I haven't done this yet myself. But, I do know it's not a direct connect like you're probably assuming/hoping. The following Lowrance document lays out the options and what is needed. They must have gotten tired of the questions. LOL Connect Mercury Pro XS to Lowrance N2K Last edited by Flippin-Out; 04/11/16 01:20 PM.

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