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Black NMEA 2000 drop cable with moulded connectors, 5 metres long

Ancor Products

Ancor Products NMEA 2000 Drop Cable 5M

SKU CH-6DAT-J06GM

Connects an NMEA 2000 device to a tee connector with a 16.4-foot, colour-coded drop cable approved for universal compatibility

  • NMEA 2000 Approved for 100 percent universal compatibility with other manufacturers' products
  • Color coded couplers simplify network installation and component identification
  • Super flexible 22 AWG power conductors allow easy wire routing in tight spaces
  • Drop cable design is smaller and more flexible than backbone cables for device connections
  • 5 meter length (16.4 feet) covers a wide variety of marine applications

NMEA 2000 Drop Cable 5M

This Ancor cable connects a single NMEA 2000 device to a tee connector on the network backbone. It is built for marine electronics installations where a reliable data link is required. The five metre length suits typical device-to-tee runs on boats.

Boaters adding one instrument

The cable suits installers who need a pre-terminated drop line for a single sensor, display or actuator. It is not for builders who need a backbone segment or a longer trunk run between multiple tees. Buyers requiring a different length should select another variant from the series.

Simple plug-in installation

Colour-coded black couplers match Ancor tees for straightforward, keyed connection. Super flexible 22 AWG power conductors ease routing through tight conduit. Ensure the couplers seat fully; incomplete engagement is the most common cause of intermittent network errors.

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Price $28.99
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Brand nameAncor

Questions about this item

What NMEA 2000 backbone components must I already have to connect this 5 metre drop cable?

You need an NMEA 2000 backbone cable and a tee connector; the drop cable’s colour‑coded black couplers plug directly into the tee and your device.

Will this drop cable work with my existing NMEA 2000 tees and devices from other brands?

Yes, the cable is NMEA 2000 approved and 100 percent universal, so it connects to any standard tee or device regardless of manufacturer.

How can I confirm the 5 metre drop cable is functioning correctly after installation?

Power the network and check that the connected device appears on the NMEA 2000 bus with valid data; the super‑flexible 22 AWG conductors ensure reliable signal transmission.

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