{"product_id":"qbp732514","title":"Garmin NMEA 2000 Network Updater, SD Card Reader, Includes NMEA 2000 T-Connector","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Garmin 010-11480-00 is a NMEA 2000 network updater that lets you run software updates to compatible Garmin devices through your NMEA 2000 backbone using a Secure Digital (SD) memory card (512 MB or larger).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is meant for Garmin devices on the network that do not have a built-in card reader. The updater connects temporarily during an update session and is not water resistant, so it should not be installed permanently on the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the update, a colored status LED shows what is happening: red for an error or missing update files, orange while the update is running, and green when the process finishes successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdates Garmin devices on a NMEA 2000 network that are not equipped with a card reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses an SD memory card (512 MB or larger) to carry the update files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects temporarily to the NMEA 2000 backbone using a T-connector, then removes when finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot water resistant, so it belongs in a dry location during use and off the boat system afterward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatus LED feedback: red (error or no update on card), orange (update in progress), green (completed successfully)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate preparation requires a PC with an SD card reader and an internet connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMEA 2000 Network Updater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNMEA 2000 T-connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCompatibility and fit\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updater is for NMEA 2000 networks and will only update Garmin devices. It is intended for items on the backbone that cannot accept updates directly from a card slot, so it is most useful when you have enclosed instruments or components tied into the network where software access is otherwise limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation and update process\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoad the update files onto an SD memory card using a computer, then connect the updater to an open point on your NMEA 2000 backbone with the supplied T-connector. Power up the NMEA 2000 network, insert the prepared SD card into the updater, and watch the LED until the update completes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not remove the SD card and do not turn off the NMEA 2000 network while the update is running, since interrupting an update can damage connected devices. When finished, power down the network, unplug the updater and the T-connector, then power the network back up and confirm everything is communicating normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eUse on board\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the unit is not water resistant, plan to run updates at the dock or on a calm day and keep the updater in a dry space such as the cabin while it is connected. This is a good match for boaters who maintain a Garmin NMEA 2000 system and want a straightforward way to keep networked devices current without pulling equipment out of the dash or opening housings to access a card slot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garmin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52268968280245,"sku":"QBP732514","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8171\/1029\/files\/1298802_qbp732514.jpg?v=1771541124","url":"https:\/\/www.qualityboatparts.com\/products\/qbp732514","provider":"Quality Boat Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}