NMEA 2000 adapter Blue Device to Red network

This adapter cable is designed to connect older Lowrance marine electronics with proprietary blue NMEA 2000 connectors to newer NMEA 2000 networks using standardized Micro-C red or black connectors.

This adapter is compatible with older Lowrance "legacy" devices that use a blue NMEA 2000 connector. It allows these devices to communicate with a modern Micro-C type NMEA 2000 network.

The Lowrance N2K Blue Device to Red adapter cable (part number 000-0127-04 or NAC-MRD2MBL) is 0.6 meters (approximately 2 feet) long.

One end of the adapter cable is fitted with a proprietary Lowrance blue connector. Simply plug this connector directly into the blue NMEA 2000 port of your old Lowrance device.

The other end of the adapter cable is fitted with a standard 5-pin Micro-C NMEA 2000 connector (red or black). This connector plugs directly into an available port on your backbone or a T-connector on your Micro-C NMEA 2000 network.

No, this adapter is specifically designed for NMEA 2000 networks. It is not compatible with the NMEA 0183 protocol or connectors.

This adapter enables the transmission of standardized NMEA 2000 data, such as GPS information, fishfinder data, engine diagnostics, and other sensor data, between the Lowrance device and the Micro-C network.

No, this cable is plug-and-play. No special tools are required to connect it to your devices and your NMEA 2000 network.

Yes, you can use multiple of these adapters if you have several Lowrance "legacy" devices to connect to your NMEA 2000 Micro-C network. Each device will require its own adapter.

Yes, like all Lowrance products for marine electronics, this adapter cable is designed to withstand harsh marine conditions, including moisture and vibration.

The product reference for this adapter is 000-0127-04. It is also known under the supplier reference NAC-MRD2MBL.

No, the adapter itself does not require a separate power supply. It is powered by the NMEA 2000 network to which it is connected, like the other components on the network.

NMEA 2000 blue connectors are a proprietary standard used by Lowrance on some of its older devices. The Micro-C red or black connectors are the standardized 5-pin NMEA 2000 connectors adopted by most modern marine equipment manufacturers. This adapter bridges the gap between these two connector types.

No, a passive adapter cable like this one should not affect the NMEA 2000 data transmission speed, which is defined by a communication standard. It simply ensures physical connector compatibility.

This adapter is specifically designed for Lowrance "legacy" devices with proprietary blue connectors. It is not guaranteed to work with devices from other brands, even if they use a similarly colored connector, as the internal pinout may differ.

Yes, the cable is designed to be sufficiently flexible to allow easy installation in marine environments, which often feature confined spaces.

The main advantage is the ability to integrate your existing functional Lowrance devices with blue connectors into a modern Micro-C type NMEA 2000 network, thereby extending the lifespan of your current equipment and avoiding full replacement of compatible systems.

No, if all your Lowrance devices (and other equipment on your network) already use red or black Micro-C connectors, this adapter is not required. It is only needed to connect older Lowrance devices with blue connectors.

The Micro-C NMEA 2000 connector on this adapter is typically a male type, designed to plug into a female port on a T-connector or a device on the NMEA 2000 backbone.

Although this is primarily a connector adapter, its 0.6-meter length can technically contribute to physically extending a connection between a device and the backbone, but its main role is to ensure connector type compatibility.