How do I make a custom NMEA 2000 cordset cable? Does Maretron offer a field attachable connector?
Viewed 10449 times since Wed, Oct 10, 2012
Maretron offers several accessories that allow you to make a custom NMEA 2000 cable.It may be necessary to make a custom cable for the following reasons:Cable runs longer than 10m in lengthRouting raw cables micro/mid through bulkheads, wire trays, a...
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How do I connect a Maretron Field Makable Connector or Field Attachable to an NMEA2000 Cable?
Viewed 8768 times since Fri, Dec 2, 2016
The heart of the NMEA2000 system is the cabling infrastructure and it is vital that field connections are made correct to avoid damage to sensors or non-intelligent components such as tees, multi-ports, power-taps. Maretron offers four types of Field...
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What is a backbone or trunk line?
Viewed 6447 times since Fri, Apr 16, 2010
The backbone, or trunk line, is the main network line usually running stem to stern in the vessel. Each end of the backbone or trunk line has a termination resistor. Individual products are connected to the network using drop lines off the main backb...
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Some helpful information to installing your first or the next Maretron N2KNetwork.
Viewed 4395 times since Thu, Feb 3, 2011
This article provides a summary of steps and methods you should use to ensure your installation of a Maretron system goes smoothly. The process of installing an NMEA 2000 network, big or small, can be overwhelming. Following are methods that are curr...
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Does Maretron offer any recommendations for securing NMEA 2000 cabling?
Viewed 4115 times since Fri, Mar 2, 2012
Maretron cabling has been designed to withstand harsh environments during operation.Securing the cabling properly is very important to ensure long term functionality and use.Illustration 1 provides a best practices of securing cable. Maretron recomen...
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Can I change the direction the elbow points for a 90 degree field attachable connector?
Viewed 4110 times since Wed, Jan 26, 2011
Yes, you can change the direction the elbow points for a 90 degree field attachable connector. When you assemble the field attachable connector, you can adjust the direction in which the elbow points by rotating the insert into one of the four availa...
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Should I use double-ended cordsets or should I build my own cables using bulk cable and field-attachable connectors?
Viewed 3624 times since Fri, Apr 16, 2010
If possible, you should consider using overmolded double-ended cordsets since they are less expensive and they tend to be more reliable than cables made using bulk cable and field-attachable connectors. Unfortunately, overmolded double-ended cordsets...
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Does Maretron N2K cabling have a fire resistance specification?
Viewed 3587 times since Thu, Dec 20, 2012
Maretron cabling has the following fire resistance specifications:NEC PLTC(E) Type PLTC . Type PLTC nonmetallic-sheathed, power-limited tray cable shall be listed as being suitable for cable trays and shall consist of a factory assembly of two or m...
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