N2K cable - Medium duty 2m (6.5ft)

This Navico N2K cable is an essential solution for setting up or extending an NMEA 2000 network. It is specifically recommended for backbone segments (the network's backbone), ensuring reliable data transmission between connected devices.

This NMEA 2000 cable is 2 meters (6.5 feet) long.

The term « medium duty » for an N2K cable indicates it is designed for use as part of the backbone (the spine) of the NMEA 2000 network. It is manufactured with an 18-gauge low-loss wire, which minimizes signal degradation over its length and contributes to the network’s robustness and reliability.

This cable uses NMEA 2000 Micro-C connectors. It has a male end and a female end for direct and secure integration into the network.

NMEA 2000 cables in the 'medium duty' category, like this one, are often identified by their orange locking collars, making them easier to distinguish during installation.

Yes, this cable is specifically designed for use in marine environments. Its design and materials are suited to withstand the harsh conditions encountered at sea, ensuring reliable performance.

This N2K cable uses 18-gauge wire. This gauge is selected for its low signal loss, which is essential to maintain data integrity over NMEA 2000 backbone segments.

The approximate weight of this cable is 0.25 kg.

Yes, this is an original NMEA 2000 cable from Navico, ensuring quality and compatibility with Navico group systems.

Yes, NMEA 2000 cables are designed for reliable data transmission in the marine environment and typically include shielding to minimize electromagnetic interference and ensure signal integrity.

To connect this cable, simply insert it between two NMEA 2000 T-connectors or between a T-connector and another compatible NMEA 2000 Micro-C component. The male and female connectors are designed to fit together easily and securely.

Yes, this 2-meter cable is perfectly suited for extending the length of your NMEA 2000 backbone. It is designed to maintain signal integrity on these critical segments.

No, installing this cable does not require any special tools. Micro-C connectors are designed to be plugged and unplugged by hand, with screw-locking collars to secure the connection.

Yes, it is crucial to tighten the cable ties securely after connecting the cable. This ensures a secure, reliable, and watertight connection, protecting the network from water ingress and accidental disconnections that could disrupt data communication.

While technically possible, this "medium duty" cable is primarily recommended for the NMEA 2000 backbone network due to its wire gauge. "Light duty" cables are generally preferred for drop cables that connect individual devices to the network.

Yes, this cable fully complies with the NMEA 2000 standard and is compatible with all NMEA 2000 certified devices using Micro-C type connectors.

Yes, as long as the devices are NMEA 2000 certified and use Micro-C type connectors, this cable will be compatible, regardless of the manufacturer of the device.

No, NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 are different and incompatible communication standards. This cable is exclusively for NMEA 2000 networks and cannot be used directly with NMEA 0183 systems.

Yes, this cable is an essential accessory compatible with Lowrance products. Lowrance is part of the Navico group, and this cable is designed to integrate perfectly with their NMEA 2000 systems.

Yes, it is quite common to mix different types of NMEA 2000 cables. Medium-duty cables like this one are used for the backbone (the main network backbone), while light-duty cables are typically used for drop cables that connect individual devices to the backbone.