NMEA 2000 lets your marine electronics talk to each other. Build the network with a proper backbone, drops, terminators, and the gateways and sensors that tie it all together. Understanding NMEA 2000 networks NMEA 2000 is the standard that lets your chartplotter, engine, sensors, and autopilot share data on one network. This collection gathers the cables, tees, terminators, gateways, and sensors to build it right. A reliable network comes down to a properly built backbone, correct power and termination, and the gateways that bridge older gear. Build a proper backbone An NMEA 2000 network is a backbone with drop cables to each device, not a daisy chain. Run a continuous backbone with tees where devices connect. Keep drops within the...
The ST800 speed and temperature sensor processes digital signals inside the thru-hull housing. Then this Smart Sensor sends data to a chart plotter, radar screen, or digital display...
5-Pin Male DeviceNet, 10m/33'. For use with WS-120WX, WS-220WX. *All NMEA 2000 cables longer than 6 meters, have a built-in termination resistorNMEA2000 Cable - 10MWeatherStation cables are available...
Airmar's converter allows the NMEA 0183 data coming from the PB, LB and WX series WeatherStations, and G2183, H2183, and GH2183 sensors to be displayed on a PC...
High-precision Temperature Whether you're blue-water fishing offshore or fishing along a tidal estuary, finding temperature breaks where two bodies of water collide can make the difference in locating...
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Say goodbye to the paddlewheel and hello to Smart Sensor technology. The DX900+ uses electromagnetic technology to accurately measure dual-axis speed-through-water plus immediately calculate leeway travel. Paddlewheels need...
The DT800 utilizes Airmar's proven Tilted Element and broadband technologies in this depth and temperature Smart Sensor. The DT800 is a low-profile, retractable, thru-hull sensor that accurately computes...
The DT800 utilizes Airmar's proven Tilted Element and broadband technologies in this depth and temperature Smart Sensor. The DT800 is a low-profile, retractable, thru-hull sensor that accurately computes...
The DT800 utilizes Airmar's proven Tilted Element and broadband technologies in this depth and temperature Smart Sensor. The DT800 is a low-profile, retractable, thru-hull sensor that accurately computes...
DST810 Smart™ Multisensor 23kHz Bronze NMEA 2000® Transducer - N2KDepth, Speed-Through-Water, Water Temperature, Boat Attitude! The DST810 Smart Multisensor, featuring the new Gen2 paddlewheel and AIRMAR's CAST™ app,...
Depth, Speed-Through-Water, Water Temperature, Boat Attitude For a product to be considered “breakthrough,†it has to vastly change conventional behavior and enhance abilities. The new DST810 Smart Multisensor,...
The DST800L is a Smart Triducer Multisensor that offers depth, speed, and temperature functions in one thru-hull fitting. The long-stemmed transducer is designed for use in thick-hulled, wooden...
Advanced technology for safe, reliable and simple connection of your NMEA 0183, RS422 and RS232 devices to your PC's USB port.The USG-2 converts a USB port into a...
Rear Panel Mount NMEA2000 Wired Micro 5-Pin - FemalePanel-mount wired connectors available from Actisense allow NMEA 2000 installations through watertight bulkheads (or panels) to be achieved.Waterproof seals ensure...
Protective Screw Cover for N2K Connectors *10-PackScrew-cap covers for the NMEA 2000 Micro connectors, female and male versions available. *Sold in quantities of 10. SKU: NVN-89424 MPN: A2K-SCREWCAP-10-F UPC:...
Adaptable NMEA 0183 Buffer with two OPTO-isolated inputs and twelve ISO-Drive isolated outputs, making ground loops a thing of the past and keeping devices safe from damage. PRO-BUF-1...
Pro NMEA 0183 Buffer - 2 OPTO Inputs, 12 ISO-Drive Outputs, Serial Port, Ethernet Port, Pluggable Screw TerminalTwo OPTO-isolated inputs and twelve ISO-Drive™ isolated outputs. Offering device protection...
NMEA2000 Micro T ConnectorQuality-engineered connectors are shaped to allow easy and secure connections.Two female and one male connector allow easy connection to Actisense NMEA lite cable assemblies, even...
NMEA0183 to NMEA2000 AIS ConfiguredHook up to NMEA 2000 whilst keeping currently installed NMEA 0183 devices... NGW-1-ISO-AIS is the NMEA 0183 AIS option. This is a pre-configured version...
NMEA0183 to NMEA2000Hook up to NMEA 2000 whilst keeping currently installed NMEA 0183 devices... NGW-1-ISO is the standard option. With an opto-isolated input and ISO-Drive output for direct...
The original Actisense NDC-4 is replaced by the new NDC-5. Sales are limited to stock on hand.Multiplex up to five NMEA 0183 sources into a single stream with...
The NBF-3 NMEA Buffer isolates and buffers NMEA 0183 data, with the power to drive multiple devices.Able to distribute up to six identical, amplified streams of data from...
Installing small NMEA 2000 networks is quicker and easier than it's ever been with this NMEA 2000 Starter Kit (A2K-KIT-3) from Actisense.The equivalent of four T-pieces in a...
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NMEA 2000 lets your marine electronics talk to each other. Build the network with a proper backbone, drops, terminators, and the gateways and sensors that tie it all together.
NMEA 2000 is the standard that lets your chartplotter, engine, sensors, and autopilot share data on one network. This collection gathers the cables, tees, terminators, gateways, and sensors to build it right. A reliable network comes down to a properly built backbone, correct power and termination, and the gateways that bridge older gear.
An NMEA 2000 network is a backbone with drop cables to each device, not a daisy chain. Run a continuous backbone with tees where devices connect. Keep drops within the length limit and terminate both ends with a terminating resistor. A network missing a terminator or built as a chain is the most common reason data drops out, so follow the topology rules.
The backbone needs a single power connection from a switched 12 volt source through a power tee. Place the power tee near the middle of the backbone for balanced supply. Size the power tap for the number of devices, since too many loads on an underpowered network causes errors. One power point, correctly placed, keeps voltage even across the bus.
Use micro and mid cables in the right lengths, tees to branch off to each device, and the correct male and female terminators at the ends. Measure your runs and buy a little slack. Keep spare tees so adding a device later is a plug in, not a rewire. Quality cabling keeps the network solid in a wet, vibrating boat.
If you have legacy NMEA 0183 gear, a gateway or multiplexer translates between 0183 and NMEA 2000 so the old and new electronics share data. Engine gateways bring analog engine data onto the network. Wi Fi gateways push data to a tablet or phone. Pick the gateway for what you are connecting.
Once the backbone is in, you can add GPS, heading, wind, depth, tank, and engine sensors, plus displays that read it all. Plan for expansion by leaving spare tees, so the next sensor plugs in cleanly. Not sure how to build or expand your network. Tell our techs your electronics and what you want to connect, and we will match the backbone cables, tees, terminators, power tap, and gateways so everything talks reliably.
It is a backbone with drop cables to each device, not a daisy chain. Run a continuous backbone, branch to devices with tees, keep drops within the length limit, and terminate both ends with resistors. Missing a terminator is the top cause of dropouts.
The backbone needs one power connection from a switched 12 volt source through a power tee, placed near the middle of the backbone for balanced supply. Size the tap to the number of devices so voltage stays even across the bus.
Micro and mid backbone and drop cables in the right lengths, tees to branch to each device, and correct male and female terminators at the ends. Measure your runs, buy a little slack, and keep spare tees for future devices.
Yes, with a gateway or multiplexer that translates between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 so old and new electronics share data. Engine and Wi Fi gateways bring analog engine data or phone connectivity onto the network.
Leave spare tees on the backbone so adding a sensor or display is a plug in rather than a rewire. As long as you stay within the backbone and drop length limits and keep it terminated, you can keep adding devices.
Backbone length and drop cable length have maximum limits based on cable type. Micro cable supports shorter runs than mid cable. Always check the specifications for your chosen cable size before installation.
