If you want to find out more about NMEA 2000, please click here. Garmin NMEA2000 Backbone/Drop Cable 30cm - 0101107603. This image gives you all of the key NMEA 2000 networking rules that, if followed, will ensure your NMEA 2000 network works correctly.ĭigital Yacht uses NMEA2000 Micro connectors on cables and connectors which are universal and compatible with other manufacturer’s NMEA2000 products. Electronics, electrical equipment, and sensors all connect to the backbone cable through Drop Cables and T-connectors. Please note that all Digital Yacht “Drop Cables” can also be used as Backbone cables and are easily connected together to make any length of backbone cable required. NMEA 2000 Cables 1- Terminating Resistors 2- Backbone Cable 3- Power Tap 4- T-Connector 5- Drop Cable Are all NMEA 2000 Connectors the Same NMEA 2000 uses a single backbone cable that connects everything together. The black couplers connect to the corresponding Ancor tees creating a simplified, color coded network. The maximum single drop cable length is 6m and the total length of all drop cables must be less than 76m. Ancor's NMEA 2000 Approved Drop Cables offer connection between an NMEA 2000 device and tee connector. This is a 3m (9ft) NMEA 2000 drop cable made of metal connectors for maximum reliability.ĭigital Yacht can supply NMEA 2000 cables and connectors, to expand your NMEA 2000, to whatever size you need – up to the maximum 50 NMEA 2000 device limit.