The NMEA 2000® standard contains requirements based on CAN (Controller Area Network) communications to inter-connect marine electronic equipment on vessels. NMEA 2000® is a registered Trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association. The standard describes a low-cost moderate capacity bi-directional, multi-transmitter/multi-receiver instrument network to interconnect marine electronic devices. It is multi-master and self configuring, and there is no central network controller. Equipment designed to this standard will have the ability to share data, including commands and status with other compatible equipment over a single channel. All products that read and or transmit NMEA 2000 information must be certified by NMEA.
NMEA 2000® Version 3.000 (with amendments)
NMEA has released a new and improved version of the NMEA 2000 Standard, Version 3.000. This version results in enhanced product interoperability through improved requirements in the NMEA 2000 Main Document language, new PGNs within NMEA 2000 Appendix A&B, and upgraded Certification Tool (NMEA 2000 Appendix C). The core of the NMEA 2000 standard lies within the Network Messages (PGNs) within NMEA 2000 Appendix A&B Document. The following messages are included in the NMEA 2000 PGN suite.
NMEA has released a new and improved version of the NMEA 2000 Standard, Version 3.000. This version results in enhanced product interoperability through improved requirements in the NMEA 2000 Main Document language, new PGNs within NMEA 2000 Appendix A&B, and upgraded Certification Tool (NMEA 2000 Appendix C). The core of the NMEA 2000 standard lies within the Network Messages (PGNs) within NMEA 2000 Appendix A&B Document. The following messages are included in the NMEA 2000 PGN suite.
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NMEA 2000 Standard Licensing Fees
The NMEA 2000 Interface Standard has a tiered licensing fee system based on industry group. Being that NMEA is a marine electronics industry association, NMEA does not issue memberships to non marine entities. All non marine companies must purchase the NMEA 2000 standard based on the industry their company serves. NMEA will verify this information. Additionally, Associate memberships do not qualify for the member discount on NMEA 2000 interface standards licensing fees, as there is no way for NMEA to verify the intended industry group use of the standard. Due to copyright and licensing, the NMEA 2000 Standard is not sold via an online store. Customers must email [email protected] or call 410-975-9425 to purchase via credit card or bank wire. Upon payment and verification, NMEA will email a secure download link to the licensee in pdf format. The purchase options are as follows:
The NMEA 2000 Interface Standard has a tiered licensing fee system based on industry group. Being that NMEA is a marine electronics industry association, NMEA does not issue memberships to non marine entities. All non marine companies must purchase the NMEA 2000 standard based on the industry their company serves. NMEA will verify this information. Additionally, Associate memberships do not qualify for the member discount on NMEA 2000 interface standards licensing fees, as there is no way for NMEA to verify the intended industry group use of the standard. Due to copyright and licensing, the NMEA 2000 Standard is not sold via an online store. Customers must email [email protected] or call 410-975-9425 to purchase via credit card or bank wire. Upon payment and verification, NMEA will email a secure download link to the licensee in pdf format. The purchase options are as follows:
NMEA 2000 Standard Version Updates
Updates to the NMEA 2000 Standard will be made available at no cost to marine manufacturer members only, providing that the manufacturer is a current member of NMEA for that calendar year and in good standing. Non member companies can purchase updates based on the pricing summary above. NMEA will verify all purchase and membership information.
Updates to the NMEA 2000 Standard will be made available at no cost to marine manufacturer members only, providing that the manufacturer is a current member of NMEA for that calendar year and in good standing. Non member companies can purchase updates based on the pricing summary above. NMEA will verify all purchase and membership information.
NMEA 2000 Certification Tool and Product Certification
All Marine Industry NMEA 2000 products must be certified based on the NMEA 2000 License Agreement. This can be done by the manufacturer or by a third party. The NMEA 2000 Certification tool can assist manufacturers through NMEA 2000 development and also generates a mandatory encrypted certification file which is sent to NMEA for validation. After validation, by NMEA certification is granted and use of the official NMEA 2000 logo and term "NMEA 2000 Certified" is to be used on all manufacturer product marketing material.
All Marine Industry NMEA 2000 products must be certified based on the NMEA 2000 License Agreement. This can be done by the manufacturer or by a third party. The NMEA 2000 Certification tool can assist manufacturers through NMEA 2000 development and also generates a mandatory encrypted certification file which is sent to NMEA for validation. After validation, by NMEA certification is granted and use of the official NMEA 2000 logo and term "NMEA 2000 Certified" is to be used on all manufacturer product marketing material.
NMEA 2000 Manufacturer Code & Product Code(s)
Each manufacturer must purchase a NMEA 2000 Manufacturer code issued by NMEA. This code uniquely identifies the manufacturer on the NMEA 2000 network. Additionally, for each NMEA 2000 product certified by NMEA, a unique product code much be purchased, which identifies the manufacturers product on the NMEA 2000 network. To obtain the latest list of published NMEA 2000 Manufacturer and Product codes, email [email protected]
NMEA 2000 Class and Function Codes
Each certified product must broadcast their respective class and function code.
The latest NMEA 2000 Class and Function codes are available upon request by emailing [email protected]. NMEA will verify purchase and membership information before sending class and function code documentation.
NMEA 2000 Standards Committee:
The NMEA 2000 standards committee is made up of volunteer, highly technical industry subject matter experts.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please email [email protected]
NMEA 2000 Committee Chair- Andrew Bazan, Mercury Marine
NMEA 2000 Committee Co Chair- Tom DeBorio, Dometic
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NMEA 2000 Reports, Amendments, Corrigenda, Errata
For NMEA 2000 Amendments, Corrigenda, and Eratta, companies can request these amendments by emailing [email protected]. NMEA will verify purchase and membership information before sending amendments. |
