If you want to find out more about NMEA 2000, please click here. The drop cables are smaller in diameter and more flexible than backbone cables for easy connection to NMEA 2000 devices.

The black nuts connect to the corresponding Ancor tees creating a simplified, color coded network installation. 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. An NMEA 2000 network consists of a single network cable (the backbone) running the length of a boat, with drop cables branching off the main backbone to connect to individual devices (see diagram above). Ancors NMEA 2000 Certified Drop Cables offer connection between an NMEA 2000 device and tee connector. 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. The maximum single drop cable length is 6m and the total length of all drop cables must be less than 76m. Cable includes power and ground for powering equipment drawing less than 1 amp/device. Drop line topology allows powered component removal or re-connection while rest of network remains operational. This is a 6m (20ft) 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. Simple trunk and drop line topology interconnects all NMEA 2000® equipment.

Nmea 2000 network drop cables