{"product_id":"actisense-a2k-tdc-5m-nmea-2000-micro-cable-5m","title":"Actisense A2K-TDC-5M NMEA 2000 Micro Cable Assembly, 5M","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Actisense A2K-TDC-5M is a 5-meter NMEA 2000 micro cable that either drops a single device off your backbone or extends the backbone itself. It's built from UL-certified Actisense cable with gold-plated M12 connectors and a shielded five-conductor core, sealed to IP67 when mated. The quiet, waterproof link that keeps your plotter, sensors, and engine data talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Actisense A2K-TDC-5M is a 5-meter (16.4 ft) NMEA 2000 micro cable assembly, and it does two jobs on your network. Run it as a drop cable from the backbone out to a single device, or splice it in as a length of the backbone itself. Actisense calls this their Lite trunk-and-drop cable, and it's the same UL-certified cable and gold-plated connectors they build the rest of the A2K range around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside that black PVC jacket are five conductors doing the real work. A 22 AWG power pair and a 24 AWG data pair, both 19-strand tinned copper, plus a 22 AWG drain wire tied to a 37 AWG tinned-copper braid. That braid is the part that keeps your network quiet. It shields the power and signal lines from radio frequency interference and cuts down on the noise the cable itself throws off, so your depth, GPS, and engine data show up clean at the helm. The male end uses gold-plated brass contacts, the female end phosphor bronze, and both thread together on a standard M12 screw cap. Mated up, the connection is sealed to IP67, so a wet bilge or a splashed console isn't a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive meters is one of the lengths you reach for most often. It's a clean run from a console T-connector down to a transom-mounted sensor, from the dash out to a bow-mount installation, or from your backbone over to a display that sits a little too far away for a shorter drop. Keep the drop-cable rules in mind though. A single drop can't exceed 6 meters from the backbone, and the total of every drop on the network has to stay under 72 meters. This 5-meter run uses most of a single drop's budget, so plan the layout before you pull it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the backbone side, NMEA 2000 Lite cable like this builds a run up to 100 meters long. If your boat needs more than that, you extend the middle of the bus with heavier mini cable and keep the outer Lite sections inside the 100-meter limit. Rated current is 3 amps at 60 volts DC, which is plenty for the network power a typical string of sensors and one or two displays pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things from years of rigging these. Seat the connector all the way and hand-tighten the screw cap before you trust it. A connector that looks mated but isn't fully seated is the number-one cause of intermittent dropouts on an N2K bus. In saltwater, put a little dielectric grease on the threads and the O-ring every season, because the male contact is the first thing to corrode out in the open air. And don't force a tight bend right at a T-connector. The jacket can split there and short the backbone. If you're powering two displays plus this run off a 12-volt system, watch your voltage at the far end, because a long drop under load will show some drop before it gets to the electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Actisense connector follows the DeviceNet standard the NMEA 2000 spec is built on, so this cable drops into a mixed-brand network without adapters or extra resistors. The cable itself is UL-certified and the assembly is NMEA 2000 certified, which matters when you're wiring in gear you want to stay reliable for years on the water. Operating temperature runs from -20 to +70 degrees C, and it'll sit in storage down to -40, so a cold-weather layup or a hot engine compartment won't bother it. At 370 grams for the 5-meter assembly, it's light enough to route through tight chases without adding real weight to the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cable is a straight fit with the rest of the Actisense A2K network hardware, including their terminators and starter kits, so you can build a whole backbone out of matched parts. Just remember it's a NMEA 2000 and DeviceNet micro cable, not a USB or Ethernet lead. If your device speaks NMEA 2000, this wires it in. If it needs a different bus, this isn't the cable for it. For everything on the 2000 network, it's a quiet, waterproof, properly shielded link you can install once and forget about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5-meter (16.4 ft) Lite cable works as a drop lead to a single device or as a section of the NMEA 2000 backbone itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFive-conductor build: 22 AWG tinned-copper power pair, 24 AWG data pair, and a drain tied to a 37 AWG braid shield for clean, low-noise data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGold-plated brass male and phosphor-bronze female M12 contacts resist corrosion and hold a solid connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIP67 sealed when mated, so splashed consoles and damp bilges won't interrupt the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUL-certified cable and NMEA 2000 certified assembly for reliable, standards-compliant wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 3A at 60V DC, enough network power for a string of sensors plus a display or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeviceNet-standard M12 connectors drop into any NMEA 2000 network without adapters or extra resistors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperating range -20 to +70 degrees C handles hot engine spaces and cold-weather layups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight 370 g assembly routes easily through tight chases and behind the dash.\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\u003eIs the A2K-TDC-5M a drop cable or a backbone cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's both. You can run it as a drop cable from the backbone out to a single device, or splice it in as a 5-meter section of the backbone itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the maximum drop length on an NMEA 2000 network?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA single drop can't exceed 6 meters from the backbone, and the total of every drop on the network has to stay under 72 meters. This 5-meter run uses most of one drop's budget, so plan your layout first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long can my backbone be using this Lite cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNMEA 2000 Lite cable builds a backbone up to 100 meters long. If you need more, extend the middle of the bus with heavier mini cable and keep the outer Lite sections inside the 100-meter limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Mated up, the connection is sealed to IP67. In saltwater we still add a little dielectric grease to the threads and O-ring each season, since the male contact is the first thing to corrode in open air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat connectors are on the ends?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne male and one female M12 micro connector, both pre-installed. The male uses gold-plated brass contacts, the female phosphor bronze, and they thread together on a standard M12 screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with my existing NMEA 2000 gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Every Actisense connector follows the DeviceNet standard the NMEA 2000 spec is built on, so it drops into a mixed-brand network without adapters or extra resistors. The cable is UL-certified and the assembly is NMEA 2000 certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the current and voltage rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated for 3 amps at 60 volts DC, with a 22 AWG tinned-copper power pair and a 24 AWG data pair. That's plenty for the network power a typical string of sensors and one or two displays pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan this run cause voltage drop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn a long run powering two displays plus other loads off a 12-volt system, you'll see some voltage drop at the far end. Watch your voltage at the device if you're near the limit, and keep drop lengths as short as the install allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat temperature range does it handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOperating temperature runs from -20 to +70 degrees C, and it stores down to -40. A cold-weather layup or a hot engine compartment won't bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I still need terminators for the network?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. An NMEA 2000 backbone needs a terminator at each end. 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