Ancor NMEA 2000 Cables

Ancor NMEA 2000 Cables in Annapolis

Ancor NMEA 2000 backbone and drop cables, single and multi-way tees, terminators, power cables, field-serviceable connectors, and starter kits. Every NMEA 2000 network needs a backbone with a terminator at each end and a power feed, and each device connects to the backbone through a drop cable and tee.

Call (410) 263-0807 for help laying out a network for your electronics. We design and install NMEA 2000 networks throughout Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay.

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Ancor NMEA 2000 Cables FAQ

Can I add a new device to my existing network?

Usually, yes. Add a tee into the backbone where it's convenient and run a drop cable to the new device. Keep exactly one terminator at each end of the backbone, and don't add a tee beyond a terminator.

Where should the power feed connect?

Power the backbone through a power cable and tee from a fused, switched supply. On a larger network, feeding it near the middle rather than at one end helps keep voltage even along the backbone. Only connect one power feed unless the network is specifically designed for more.

Will these cables work with my brand of electronics?

NMEA 2000 is a shared standard, so devices from different makers can talk on the same backbone. Some brands use their own connector style and need an adapter cable to join a standard backbone. If you're tying several systems together, our electronic navigation service can lay out the network.