H5000 Interface FastNet

The FastNet H5000 interface is a data converter designed to connect an older B&G H3000 system to new-generation H5000 equipment. It allows you to keep your H3000 sensors while benefiting from the new H5000 displays.

No, the data flow is strictly unidirectional. Information is transmitted only from the H3000 network to the H5000 system, with no feedback to the H3000 instruments.

No, the installation is designed to be plug-and-play. Simply connect the FastNet input to the H3000 system and the NMEA 2000 output via the Micro-C connector to the H5000 network for quick integration.

To determine the precise electrical consumption of the H5000 FastNet interface, refer to the product’s official user manual.

You can keep your proven H3000 sensors, including wind, speed, and depth sensors, and display their data on your new H5000 or Zeus displays.

Connection to the H5000 network (based on the NMEA 2000 protocol) is made via a standard Micro-C male connector.

This module has IP67 environmental protection, meaning it is waterproof and protected against temporary immersion.

Yes, during installation you must strictly maintain a minimum safety distance of 0.3 meters (1 foot) from any magnetic compass to avoid interference.

The FastNet H5000 interface operates on a nominal supply voltage of 12 V DC, and accepts an input voltage range from 9 to 16 V.

No, the FastNet interface is a transition component. Its role is not to process complex navigation data like an H5000 CPU would, but to act as a simple compatibility bridge between the two generations of hardware.

Do not make sharp bends (sharp angles). Make drip loops to prevent water from running toward connectors. Keep data cables away from radars, transmitters, or high-current cables.

No, this module only acts as a protocol converter (from FastNet to NMEA 2000). It does not modify or process raw sensor data.

Yes, once H3000 data is converted and sent over the H5000 network (NMEA 2000), it can be read and displayed perfectly on Zeus series multifunction displays.

No, the interface is designed to be plug-and-play. Once properly powered and connected to both networks, the conversion of instrument data happens automatically.

The B&G FastNet H5000 interface module is black, allowing it to blend discreetly into your onboard installation.

The cover pivots on the lower edge of the module. To close it properly, you must first position and snap the lower edge before lowering the upper part.

The interface is specifically developed to receive data from the B&G H3000 FastNet proprietary network. It is not designed to convert protocols from other manufacturers.

It is ideal for a gradual and cost-effective upgrade. It allows you to modernize your displays first (to H5000) while spreading the replacement of your old H3000 sensors over time.

Yes, but if the cables are shortened, lengthened, or if the terminations are redone, it is imperative to properly insulate and protect all electrical connections to ensure the reliability of the network.

The LEN (Load Equivalency Number) indicates the amount of energy the device draws from the NMEA 2000 network. 1 LEN corresponds to 50 mA. The FastNet H5000 interface precisely consumes 1 LEN on the CAN bus.