{"product_id":"actisense-a2k-pmw-f-nmea-2000-panel-mount-connector","title":"Actisense A2K-PMW-F Rear Panel Mount NMEA 2000 Connector","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Actisense A2K-PMW-F is a female rear panel mount connector that carries your NMEA 2000 network cleanly through a watertight bulkhead or panel. It's IP67 sealed when mated, factory-wired with a tinned 18 AWG pigtail, and drops straight into the Actisense QNB-1. A proper sealed entry point, not a grommet and a prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Actisense A2K-PMW-F is a female rear panel mount connector that lets you carry an NMEA 2000 network cleanly through a watertight bulkhead or panel. If you've ever tried to run a drop cable through the back of a helm pod or an electronics box and wanted a real sealed pass-through instead of a rubber grommet and a prayer, this is the part that does it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the idea. You mount the connector body through a hole in your panel, tighten the PG9 locknut on the back, and you've got a proper M12 5-pin micro socket facing out. On the wet side you plug in a standard NMEA 2000 micro drop cable. On the dry side, the connector already has a short pigtail of 18 AWG wires, stripped and tinned, ready to land on your device or a terminal block. No field assembly of tiny pins. It's wired at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is the female version, so it takes the male end of an NMEA 2000 cable. Actisense makes a matching male panel mount too, but for a standard network drop feeding a display or sensor through a bulkhead, the female A2K-PMW-F is usually what you want. It also drops straight into the Actisense QNB-1 junction block. The female panel mount wired connector can replace any of the existing drop glands on the QNB-1 to give you a quick, pluggable connection point instead of a hard-wired gland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealing is the whole point of a part like this, and it's rated IP67 when mated. That means once you've got a cable plugged in and the coupling ring tightened, the joint shrugs off spray, rain, and a temporary dunk. The contacts are brass with gold plating for a low-resistance connection that holds up to the vibration and damp you get on any boat. Housing and mounting nut are nickel-plated brass, so there's no plastic threading to strip out when you snug it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few install notes from folks who rig these regularly. Give the panel hole a clean 15.3mm bore so the PG9 body seats square, and run the locknut hand-tight plus a small turn so the connector can't spin on a thin aluminum panel. Support the pigtail behind the dash with a zip tie or a clamp. The five wires can work-harden and break at the solder joints if they're left to swing with engine vibration. And before you close everything up, a dab of dielectric grease on the pins keeps bilge moisture from starting corrosion on the female contacts down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring into an existing network is straightforward. Treat the A2K-PMW-F as the end of a drop. Run a micro cable from a spare port on a tee or a multi-port block out to the connector, and confirm the pinout matches your device before you power anything up. Reversing the power pair can damage a connected instrument, so it's worth a two-minute check with a meter. The onboard pigtail is short, so if you need to reach a device farther inside the console, add length with a standard NMEA 2000 micro cable rather than splicing the connector leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone building or repairing an NMEA 2000 backbone who needs a sealed, serviceable entry point through a panel. Sailors like the rear mount because it leaves no exposed threads on the helm face, so the front of the console stays clean. Powerboat and center console owners use it to bring the network into a sealed electronics box without compromising the box's rating. It's a small part, but it's the difference between a network you can unplug and service and one that's spliced in and stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrically it's rated at 4A and 60VDC, well inside what an NMEA 2000 backbone runs, and it holds its seal across an operating range of -25C to +90C. The connector meets IEC61076-2-101, the standard M12 spec, so it mates with any compliant NMEA 2000 micro cable. It's a simple piece of gear that earns its keep every time you need to pull a display for service and just unplug instead of cutting wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67 sealed when mated, so the bulkhead pass-through shrugs off spray, rain, and a temporary dunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold-plated brass contacts for a low-resistance connection that survives vibration and damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNickel-plated brass housing and PG9 mounting nut, no plastic threads to strip when you snug it down\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactory-wired 18 AWG pigtail, stripped and tinned, no field assembly of tiny pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard M12 5-pin micro socket, mates with any compliant NMEA 2000 micro cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15.3mm mounting hole with PG9 thread for a clean, sealed panel install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 4A at 60VDC, sized comfortably for any NMEA 2000 backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrops straight into the Actisense QNB-1 to replace a hard-wired drop gland\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide operating range of -25C to +90C for exposed helm and bilge locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeets IEC61076-2-101 for guaranteed NMEA 2000 micro compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Actisense reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the A2K-PMW-F used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a female panel mount connector that carries an NMEA 2000 network through a watertight bulkhead or panel. You mount it through a hole in your dash or electronics box, plug a micro drop cable into the front, and land the factory-wired pigtail on your device behind the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this connector waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's rated IP67 when mated, so once a cable is plugged in and the coupling ring is tightened the joint shrugs off spray, rain, and a temporary dunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size mounting hole do I need to drill?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe mounting hole diameter is 15.3mm. The body uses a PG9 mounting thread with a nickel-plated brass locknut. Run the nut hand-tight plus a small turn so the connector can't spin on a thin panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this the male or female connector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the female version, so it accepts the male end of a standard NMEA 2000 micro cable. Actisense also offers a matching male panel mount, but the female A2K-PMW-F is what you typically want for a network drop feeding a display or sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with the Actisense QNB-1?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The female panel mount wired connector can replace any of the existing drop glands on the Actisense QNB-1 junction block to create a quick, pluggable NMEA 2000 connection instead of a hard-wired gland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat wire gauge is the pigtail and how is it terminated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe connector comes with a factory-wired pigtail of 18 AWG wires that are already stripped and tinned, ready to land on a device or terminal block. There's no field assembly of pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the electrical rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 4A and 60VDC, which is well inside what an NMEA 2000 backbone carries. The contacts are gold-plated brass for a reliable low-resistance connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat temperature range can it handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe connector holds its seal across an operating range of -25C to +90C, so it's fine in exposed helm locations and warmer engine or bilge areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I wire it into my existing NMEA 2000 network?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTreat it as the end of a drop. Run a standard micro cable from a spare port on a tee or multi-port block out to the connector, and confirm the pinout matches your device before powering up so you don't reverse the power pair. The onboard pigtail is short, so extend reach with a standard NMEA 2000 micro cable rather than splicing the leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActisense Rear Panel Mount NMEA2000 Wired Micro 5-Pin - Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActisense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA2K-PMW-F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5060998710157\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContacts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass, gold-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Carrier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon \u0026amp; GF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Polarization\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard M12-\"A\"-Polarization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMating Thread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass, nickel-plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Thread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePG9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Nut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass, nickel plated - PG9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hole Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 AWG (stripped and tinned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire Jacket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67 (when mated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25C to +90C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets IEC61076-2-101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What is the A2K-PMW-F used for?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's a female panel mount connector that carries an NMEA 2000 network through a watertight bulkhead or panel. 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