NMEA 2000 Cables and Connectors - Field-installable micro/medium connector (90° male)

The Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is a 90° angled male NMEA 2000® connector designed to be field-mounted. It is used for integrating, building, or repairing NMEA 2000® cables on-site. It provides high flexibility for custom installations and troubleshooting within an NMEA 2000® network.

The 90° angled design of the Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is particularly useful for installations in confined spaces. It allows clean and secure cable routing without excessive strain, contributing to the durability and reliability of the installation.

The Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is a male-type connector. It is designed to connect to female-type ports or cables in an NMEA 2000® network.

The Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is part of the Raymarine NMEA 2000® cable and connector range, specifically designed for the Micro series. It is compatible with micro/medium NMEA 2000® networks.

The term "to be field-installed" means this connector is not pre-assembled on a cable. It allows installers to build NMEA 2000® cables of precise length directly at the installation site, providing maximum flexibility to adapt to the boat's specific requirements and avoid excess cabling.

Benefits include:

The ability to make cables of exact length, reducing clutter.Increased flexibility for custom installations.The capacity to quickly repair a damaged cable on-site.Simplification of the wiring layout aboard the vessel.

An NMEA 2000® certified product has undergone a series of over 100 rigorous tests to verify that it meets critical safety requirements and correctly implements network management and messaging. A product labeled NMEA 2000® 'compatible' or 'compliant' has not been tested and does not guarantee compliance with NMEA 2000® safety requirements, which may compromise network reliability and safety.

A 90° angle is particularly useful in confined spaces or when the wiring aesthetics are important. It allows routing the cable along a surface or into a corner without creating excessive curvature that could damage the cable or the connector, ensuring a clean and secure installation.

Yes, Raymarine FA-CM-90’s field-installable connector design is specifically intended to allow installers to fabricate NMEA 2000® cables of precise length. This eliminates excess cabling and simplifies the layout of the onboard network.

Yes, the Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is an ideal solution for emergency repairs or network modifications. Its field-installable design allows you to replace a damaged connector or shorten an existing cable, ensuring continuity of the vessel's monitoring and control system.

The field-installable connectors are designed to be manually fitted onto a bare NMEA 2000® cable. While they require some dexterity and strict adherence to the mounting instructions (not provided here), their design aims to simplify on-site modifications or repairs without complex specialized tools.

Absolutely. The 90° angled design of the Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is specifically advantageous for installations in confined spaces. It allows for more compact cable routing and reduces strain on the connector and cable, making integration easier in tight environments.

Yes, as a component compliant with the NMEA 2000® standard, the Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is designed to ensure interoperability with all NMEA 2000® certified devices. It enables reliable communication within a standard NMEA 2000® network.

Yes, the connector is designated as "micro/medium". This means it is compatible with NMEA 2000® cables and networks of the Micro series, which is the most common size for small to medium-sized networks aboard vessels.

Yes, one of the fundamental principles of the NMEA 2000® standard is interoperability. By using compliant and certified components such as the Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector, you ensure that all devices on the network can communicate effectively with each other, thereby guaranteeing system reliability.

Yes, the NMEA 2000® standard is designed for interoperability between products from different manufacturers. As long as the cables and other connectors are also compliant and ideally NMEA 2000® certified, the Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector will work seamlessly with them.

Yes, the Raymarine FA-CM-90 connector is a key component for the NMEA 2000® backbone, which is the backbone network for many vessel monitoring and control systems. It enables reliable connection of sensors and displays within these systems, ensuring transmission of critical data.