LowranceNET Advantages

DISADVANTAGES of "Black Box" Networking Systems:

1. Expensive "Black Box" central brain and plug-in components.

2. Limited number of box port connections; have to buy/connect additional “black boxes” to add ports.

3. Central brain requires additional space within the installation compartments.

4. All wiring must be routed to the “black box control brains” - creating a “spaghetti” mess of wires.

5. Can be complicated and confusing; i.e., if a sensor is too far from a “black box”, another box must be installed, or the cable routed a longer distance.

6. Labor-intensive to connect; difficult to replace.

7. Limited expansion options (restricted space for numerous “black boxes”).

8. If “black box brain” dies, the entire system dies.

ADVANTAGES of the Revolutionary New LowranceNET® Networking System:

1. No expensive “black box” central brains to buy, install, or malfunction.

2. Single data communications backbone line saves significant space compared to the “black box” system.

3. System is infinitely expandable for multiple sensors and display devices (to NEMA 2000® specs).

4. Addition of components is a simple plug-&-go process with inexpensive, easy-to-use T-connectors daisy-chained to the central data communications backbone.

5. Single backbone greatly decreases the number and length of cables required.

6. Easier/faster/simpler component installation - no “spaghetti”. No wires to “fish” to a black box.

7. Intelligent sensors (Electronic Probes - EPs) have built-in micro-processors; each sensor has its own brain.

8. If one sensor dies, all others still work.

9. System has been specifically designed for precision data delivery and display.

10. Single backbone provides power for all sensors, LGC modules & digital displays. (Head units are powered separately).