How do I make a custom NMEA 2000 cordset cable? Does Maretron offer a field attachable connector?
Viewed 12576 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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What is a backbone or trunk line?
Viewed 7828 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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The Micro/Mid Powertap tee has five wires; how should I connect them to my 12V DC?
Viewed 7291 times since Wed, Jul 7, 2010
The Micro/Mid Powertap has five individual wires on the opposite end of the tee connector.Connect the white and brown wire conductors to a 4 to 6 amp in-line fuse or breaker in order to independently protect each side of the NMEA2000(R) network. Conn...
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Some helpful information to installing your first or the next Maretron N2KNetwork.
Viewed 5510 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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How is the Mini Powertap wired?
Viewed 5265 times since Wed, Jul 7, 2010
The Mini Powertap has 4 connection points. There are two 5-pin connectors on opposite sides of the powertap that are used as the NMEA 2000 bus connections (marked "BUS"), there is a 4-pin connector on the bottom of the powertap that is used as the po...
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Does Maretron offer any recommendations for securing NMEA 2000 cabling?
Viewed 5191 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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Should I use double-ended cordsets or should I build my own cables using bulk cable and field-attachable connectors?
Viewed 4210 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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