Installation Instructions

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CZone connection to SimNet | NSS Installation Manual
CZone connection to SimNet
When interfacing to C-ZONE network it is recommended to use a BEP Network interface
bridge (A) to join the two network backbones together.
The CZONE / NMEA2000 Network interface bridge isolates the power of the two networks,
but allows data to be freely shared between both sides.
The Network Interface has built in terminators so needs to be placed at the extremity of each
network backbone.
The Interface Bridge can also be used for expansion of the SimNet network, when the
maximum node limit (node = any device connected to the SimNet network) for the network
has been reached or the maximum cable length of 150m will be exceeded. Once an Interface
Bridge has been  tted, a further 40 nodes and additional cable length can be added.
The Network Interface is available from your BEP dealer. For more information please refer to
the BEP web site www.bepmarine.com.
BEP part number 80-911-0057-00
A SimNet to Micro-C cable (24006413 ) is required to connect to a SimNet network.
C-ZONE
NETWORK INTERFACE
Network 1 Network 2
CZONE
NETWORK
STATUS
Red - Network 1
Green - Network 1 & 2
SimNet
or other NMEA 2000 network
Below is the correct method to interface to a C-ZONE network. In this example,
power is injected twice but connecting the two networks together via the BEP
Network interface bridge provides power isolation and correct termination.
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12 V DC
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12- 24
V DC
MenuMenu
SimNet backbone
SimNet power
C-Zone NMEA2000 Network
Network terminators
SimNet drop cable
T
T
T
C-ZONE
NETWORK INTERFACE
Network 1 Network 2
CZONE
NETWORK
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C-ZONE
A
B
C-ZONE
SimNet
T
T
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