I'm trying to get some information on how to get more information from my Volvo Engines.
I have a Catamaran with 2 x Volvo Penta D1-30F engines that have the EVC controller. I can find the Volvo part 3889758 NMEA interface and the required 3588206 Y cable. I think to connect it to my Raymarine electronics I need a SeatalkNG to device net female cable. Still not sure where exactly I plug all these in but I do have a spare hole on the Raymarine side.
Anyone done this? Was it worth it? Anything to watch out for?
Confused as to "Do I needed 1 per engine or just 1 and it works for both engines" however not sure they are connected anywhere?
I would think the amount of information from a D1-30 is limited but what will it give me in the way of data, as these things are not cheap? I cant find documentation[FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, lucida grande, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] as to what information is published by these.[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, lucida grande, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Im assuming Engine Hours, Water Temp, Tacho, maybe alternator output but not sure. Is there anything else I can get?
Thanks [/FONT]
I have a Catamaran with 2 x Volvo Penta D1-30F engines that have the EVC controller. I can find the Volvo part 3889758 NMEA interface and the required 3588206 Y cable. I think to connect it to my Raymarine electronics I need a SeatalkNG to device net female cable. Still not sure where exactly I plug all these in but I do have a spare hole on the Raymarine side.
Anyone done this? Was it worth it? Anything to watch out for?
Confused as to "Do I needed 1 per engine or just 1 and it works for both engines" however not sure they are connected anywhere?
I would think the amount of information from a D1-30 is limited but what will it give me in the way of data, as these things are not cheap? I cant find documentation[FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, lucida grande, arial, helvetica, sans-serif] as to what information is published by these.[/FONT]
[FONT=verdana, geneva, lucida, lucida grande, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Im assuming Engine Hours, Water Temp, Tacho, maybe alternator output but not sure. Is there anything else I can get?
Thanks [/FONT]