NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 Networks and Sensors

MNE 110 delves into the foundational principles and practical aspects of marine electronic networking. Beginning with the serial data communication standard, students will explore its message structures, common sentence types, and interfacing techniques for various transducers such as depth, speed, and GPS receivers. The course then transitions to the advanced network bus standard, covering its topology, messaging protocol, and plug-and-play functionality for more complex systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding parameter group numbers (PGNs), network segmentation, and power considerations. Practical skills include connecting and configuring sensors, integrating engine data via gateways, and using diagnostic tools to identify and resolve network issues. Through theoretical lessons and hands-on laboratory exercises, participants will develop the competencies required to install, maintain, and troubleshoot marine electronic systems effectively.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

MNE 101

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Introduction to Marine Electronic Networkslecture

02Lesson 2: Serial Data Communication Standard Fundamentalslecture

03Lesson 3: Common Serial Standard Sentences and Transducer Typeslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Interfacing and Monitoring Serial Standard Deviceslab

05Lesson 5: Introduction to Network Bus Standard Architecture and Topologieslecture

06Lesson 6: Network Bus Standard Messaging Protocol and Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs)lecture

07Lesson 7: Network Bus Standard Cabling, Power, and Terminationlecture

08Hands-on Lab: Building and Populating a Network Bus Standard Backbonelab

09Lesson 9: Transducers and Sensors for Marine Applicationslecture

10Lesson 10: Engine Gateways and Integrating Propulsion Datalecture

11Hands-on Lab: Configuring Engine Data Integration and Network Diagnosticslab

12Lesson 12: Network Design Principles and Best Practiceslecture

13Lesson 13: Advanced Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Marine Networkslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Network Design, Installation, and Verificationassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Marine Electronic Networks","Week 2: Lesson 2: Serial Data Communication Standard Fundamentals","Week 3: Lesson 3: Common Serial Standard Sentences and Transducer Types","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Interfacing and Monitoring Serial Standard Devices","Week 5: Lesson 5: Introduction to Network Bus Standard Architecture and Topologies","Week 6: Lesson 6: Network Bus Standard Messaging Protocol and Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs)","Week 7: Lesson 7: Network Bus Standard Cabling, Power, and Termination","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Building and Populating a Network Bus Standard Backbone","Week 9: Lesson 9: Transducers and Sensors for Marine Applications","Week 10: Lesson 10: Engine Gateways and Integrating Propulsion Data","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Configuring Engine Data Integration and Network Diagnostics","Week 12: Lesson 12: Network Design Principles and Best Practices","Week 13: Lesson 13: Advanced Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Marine Networks","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Network Design, Installation, and Verification"]