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Backbone CablesLarge gauge cable to provide better network reliability and reduce voltage drop for critical backbone connections. | Drop CablesSuper flexible cable for ease of installation and wire routing. | AccessoriesEverything needed to correctly build a NMEA 2000 network. | Starter KtisEasy to install starter kits include all necessary components needed to build a new NMEA 2000 network. |
All backbone cables and backbone accessories come with a yellow coupler to make identifying the network backbone easy.
Drop cables and accessories that should be connected to drop cables all come with black couplers.
The red tee of the power tee makes finding the power connection as easy as possible in hard to reach consoles or compartments where batteries may be stored.
In specialized applications, for example connecting a screen that also has its own power connection, a power isolator is needed to ensure that the NMEA network only has one source of power. This can be managed and easily identified with the blue power isolator. (If you are unsure of the application for this product please contact a NMEA certified installer for more info)
Ancor backbone cables are produced with a larger gauge size cable than other cables on the market to help increase network reliability and reduce voltage drop across a network backbone which can at times span long distances. Ancor drop cables, which are typically a much shorter distance, are produced with a smaller gauge wire than our backbone cables allowing them to be routed more easily through bulkheads or behind panels.
Backbone cables which are made of the larger gauge wire are easily identified by the yellow couplers on each end which connect to yellow couplers on tee connector. Drop cables and their black couplers then connect to black couplers on the bottom of tees or to other helpful accessories like our 90° elbow, which helps to reduce tight bends in the drop cable which can effect performance.