Installing N2K network

[s/v Jedi]

You want to measure if you see two 120 Ohm terminators on the network. They are in parallel so the meter should show close to 60 Ohm. It's easy to do when you have a user attachable connector or a cord with one connector cut off. You measure on the data lines, blue and white IIRC.

Example: the Maretron WSO100 wind instrument does not have a terminator. At least some Airmar instruments have an internal terminator that can be disabled. Some cables have a built-in terminator. Many things can go wrong but the meter will show that quickly. When you measure 60 Ohms, remove one terminator and you should measure 120 Ohms. Then remove the other and it should go very high. Then reconnect the one first removed and it should show 120 again, then the other and test for the correct 60 ohms.
If you measure something like 55 or 40 or any number that doesn't make sense, start disconecting displays and sensors to find the culprit. I like to start with just the cable and terminators and add while checking.

[bobmcd625]

Thanks, Jedi. I am slowly getting to grips with this stuff. I appreciate your help (and patience).
Bob

[s/v Jedi]

Originally Posted by bobmcd625

Thanks, Jedi. I am slowly getting to grips with this stuff. I appreciate your help (and patience).

Bob

It's a pleasure to help; I encountered terminations problems often. I always recommend to use external connector-based terminators either attached to the last T's in the network or the special in-line terminator for a masthead sensor. That way you can disconnect any instrument and still have termination for the rest of the network.