Product Description
NMEA 2000 Drop Cable (Female → Male)
The NMEA 2000 drop cable from Bluewater provides a reliable, marine-grade connection between any NMEA 2000 device and your vessel’s backbone. Available in eight lengths—from 0.5 meters to 10 meters—this cable features straight 5-pin Micro-C female to male connectors for clean, simple installations in helm stations, consoles, rigging tubes, junction boxes, and tight routing spaces.
Built with 22AWG power pairs and 24AWG data pairs, this cable meets NMEA 2000 standards for voltage stability and clean signal transmission for drop cables. Although primarily used as a drop cable, it can also serve as a short backbone extension on smaller networks or during tight layout constraints.
Fully compatible with all major NMEA 2000 marine electronics—including Garmin, Simrad, Lowrance, Raymarine (SeaTalkNG via Micro-C), B&G, Humminbird (NMEA 2000-equipped models), and Yamaha Command Link—this cable ensures plug-and-play integration across your entire network.
Key Features
- Standard 5-pin Micro-C female-to-male NMEA 2000 cable
- Available in eight lengths from 0.5m to 10m for flexible routing
- 22AWG power conductors and 24AWG signal conductors for N2K compliance
- Fully waterproof molded connectors for harsh marine environments
- Can be used as a drop cable or short backbone cable
- Marine-grade jacket resists UV, corrosion, vibration, and moisture
- Plug-and-play compatibility with all NMEA 2000 devices and brands
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bluewater
- Product Type: NMEA 2000 Drop Cable
- Connector Format: Micro-C Female → Micro-C Male
- Conductor Size: 22AWG (Power), 24AWG (Data)
- Shielding: Double-shielded for EMI/RFI protection
- Waterproof Rating: IP67
- Compliance: NMEA 2000 / DeviceNet Micro-C Standard
- Operating Voltage: 12–24V DC
- Use Case: Drops, short backbones, instrument clusters, sensors, displays
Available Part Numbers
- 0.5m – MPN: 2700-55-011
- 1m – MPN: 2700-01-011
- 2m – MPN: 2700-02-011
- 3m – MPN: 2700-03-011
- 4m – MPN: 2700-04-011
- 5m – MPN: 2700-05-011
- 6m – MPN: 2700-06-011
- 10m – MPN: 2700-10-011
Applications
- Connecting NMEA 2000 devices to the backbone
- Drop cables for chartplotters, sensors, sonar modules, radios, and autopilots
- Short backbone segments on compact networks
- Routing through dashboards, rigging tubes, and helm stations
- Upgrading or expanding new and existing N2K installations
Whether you’re installing a new marine electronics system or expanding an existing NMEA 2000 network, this NMEA 2000 drop cable delivers reliable connectivity, easy installation, and long-lasting durability in any marine environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cable compatible with Garmin, Simrad, Lowrance, and Raymarine?
Yes. This cable uses the standard 5-pin Micro-C connector found on all certified NMEA 2000 networks. It works with Garmin, Simrad, Lowrance, B&G, Raymarine (via Micro-C), Humminbird N2K-equipped units, and Yamaha Command Link.
Can I use this as a backbone cable?
Yes. While designed as a drop cable, it can safely serve as a short backbone extension, especially in compact networks or small boats where runs are brief.
Are the connectors waterproof?
Yes. The molded Micro-C connectors are IP67 rated, meaning they are waterproof and designed for harsh marine environments.
What wire sizes are used in this cable?
Power conductors are 22AWG, and signal conductors are 24AWG, matching NMEA 2000 standards.
Can I bury this inside a rigging tube?
Absolutely. The marine-grade jacket withstands vibration, moisture, and abrasion, making it ideal for rigging tubes, behind-dash areas, and tight routing paths.
Is this cable shielded?
Yes. It is double-shielded to protect against EMI/RFI interference and ensure clean network communication.
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