suzuki 140hp NMEA 2000 rigging

[YachtNetwork]

Guys, new to the forum and looking for some input. We have a client that is having us rig a few new boats for them. Each one is having a requested 140hp suzuki on it. One white and one black.

That being said this is the first time we have rigged these zukes as most the time we are in the jet and diesel business. We have Simrad go9's on the helms right now and are hoping to run everything through them via nmea 2000. Anyone have much experience with this set up/hp. Looking to see what you have used as far as connection parts etc for the engine. Seems there are several software choices, engine back bone etc.

We are only looking to have the engine specs show up on the screen and will put in the sensors for fuel etc as we rig it. Pretty much looking to see what we need for that engine to talk with our simrad system?

Any help appreciated

[YachtNetwork]

a quick peak at the project.

[Moonlighter]

Plesae read the sticky thread at the top of this forum about Suzuki NMEA2000 networks, it tells you everything you need to know, read the paper attached in particular.

The Simrad GOxse series are very nice - I have a 7 myself, and it will display all engine data from the Suzuki very nicely, and is a solid GPS/sonar performer with the totalscan transducer as well.

However, One very important point to note is that only a Suzuki display will show engine fault and diagnostic codes that are output by the engine - they will not show up on the Simrad or any other brand of similar display. (See the other sticky thread that outlines the list of Suzuki fault codes)

The risk therefore is that a fault or warning code would not appear and thus engine damage may inadvertently occur. These codes are also very useful as they tell you what fault is occurring and thus helps to make a quicker fix. Also things like the 100hr oil change reminder will not happen.

This would also obviously affect warranty claims. Suzuki here in Australia warns against such engine installations.

So you may want to consider that. The simplest solution is to add a Suzuki C-10 gauge to the network.

By the way, once configured and calibrated, the fuel data provided from the engine on the network is incredibly accurate. Yesterday, i went for a short quick local fishing trip and filled up afterwards on the way home. The system told me we had used 16.8 litres of fuel, and I got 16.7 litres in at the bowser to fill it up. I therefore havent bothered to fit a tank level sender unit.

[YachtNetwork]

Moonlighter, thanks so much for the reference above. Much appreciated! And for the tidbit about the extra panel for error and alarms.