{"product_id":"actisense-db9-f-9-pin-d-type-cable-female","title":"Actisense DB9-F Female 9-Pin D-Type Molded Cable Assembly","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Actisense DB9-F is a female 9-pin D-Type molded cable assembly, the factory accessory for Actisense marine electronics that need a 9-pin D-Type female connection. Molded construction means built-in strain relief that stands up to vibration and damp behind the helm. Match the female end to your male 9-pin port and you're set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Actisense DB9-F is a 9-pin D-Type molded cable assembly with a female connector, built as an accessory for Actisense marine electronics. If you've spent any time wiring up a nav system, you know the D-Type connector on sight. It's that trapezoid-shaped metal shell with two rows of pins, the same family of connector that's carried data on boats and benches for decades. This one is the 9-position version, the female end, and it comes molded onto the cable rather than screwed together by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat molded construction is the part worth caring about. On a boat, connectors live a hard life. Vibration, damp, salt air, and the occasional yank when someone's fishing a cable behind the helm. A field-terminated D-Type, where you crimp or solder each pin and screw the shell together yourself, is fine on a bench but it's a weak point once it's bouncing around under a console. Actisense molds the shell straight onto the jacket here, so the strain relief is built in. There's nothing to work loose, no backshell screws to lose, and the cable takes a pull without the conductors walking out of the pins. For a part you install once and forget, that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe female gender is the other thing to get right before you order. A 9-pin D-Type port comes in two flavors, male with pins and female with sockets, and they only mate with the opposite. This DB9-F is the female end, so it plugs onto a male 9-pin port. If the device you're connecting presents a female port instead, you want the male version of this cable, not this one. It's worth a two-second look at the port you're wiring to before you buy, because a female cable and a female port will never seat no matter how hard you push. When in doubt, count. Pins means male, sockets means female, and you pair opposites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does it fit? This is an Actisense accessory, part of their range of marine NMEA electronics and interfaces. Actisense has spent over twenty years building intelligent sensors and gateways for boat networks, and the D-Type cable assemblies are the connective tissue that ties that gear into a working install. If you're already running Actisense hardware and your setup calls for a 9-pin D-Type female connection, this is the factory cable for the job rather than something you cobble together from a parts drawer. Buying the matched accessory means the connector, the molding, and the fit are all what the manufacturer intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical notes from the dock. Give the D-shell a shot of dielectric grease before you seat it, especially on a freshwater boat that sits through a cold winter. Corrosion loves an idle connector, and a thin film of grease keeps the sockets bright without hurting the connection. Route the cable so it isn't taking the weight of its own service loop, and add a zip-tie or two to anchor it near the port so vibration works against the tie instead of the connector. None of this is exotic. It's the same care you'd give any connector you want to still work three seasons from now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone maintaining or expanding an Actisense-based system who needs the female 9-pin D-Type cable, whether you're a rigger doing it for a living or an owner who likes to do your own wiring. What's it not? It's not a generic cable to grab on spec, and it's not the male version, so match the gender to your port first. And a heads up on returns. This item can't be sent back to the point of purchase, so if anything's off you'll deal with Actisense directly. That's one more reason to confirm the gender and the fit before you order, so the one you get is the one you keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a small part, sure. But the right small part, molded properly and matched to your gear, is the difference between a connection you make once and one you're back fixing next season. That's the whole reason to reach for the manufacturer's own cable assembly instead of guessing at a generic one. Order the female DB9-F when your port is male, and you'll have the correct piece the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFemale 9-pin D-Type (DB9) connector that mates onto a male 9-pin port for a keyed, positive fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMolded cable assembly with built-in strain relief, so vibration and cable pull don't work the conductors loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne-piece sealed shell, no field-terminated pins or backshell screws to lose behind the helm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFactory Actisense accessory matched to Actisense marine NMEA electronics, not a generic substitute\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFemale gender clearly designated (DB9-F), so you can match it to your port before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight 0.08 kg cable that routes and stows easily behind a console\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by Actisense, a 20-year specialist in intelligent marine sensors and interfaces\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 DB9-F a male or female connector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the female version. The DB9-F has sockets rather than pins, so it mates with a male 9-pin D-Type port. If your device has a female port, you'll want the male cable instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is a 9-pin D-Type connector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the D-shaped connector, often called a DB9 or D-Sub, with nine positions in two rows inside a trapezoidal metal shell. It's a long-standing connector family used across marine and data gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does 'molded cable assembly' mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe connector is molded straight onto the cable jacket instead of being field-terminated and screwed together. That gives you built-in strain relief and a sealed shell with nothing to work loose from vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the DB9-F connect to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an Actisense accessory for their marine NMEA electronics. If your Actisense setup calls for a female 9-pin D-Type cable, this is the factory-matched part for that connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know whether I need the female or male version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLook at the port you're plugging into. Pins mean it's a male port and you want this female cable. Sockets mean it's a female port and you'd want the male cable. You always pair opposite genders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I return this cable to where I bought it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This item can't be returned to the original point of purchase, so you'd contact Actisense directly with any issue. It's worth confirming the gender and fit before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much does it weigh and how big is the package?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe listed weight is 0.08 kg and it ships in a 23.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 cm box, so it's a light, compact part that's easy to stock or route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAny tips for keeping the connector reliable on a boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGive the D-shell a little dielectric grease before seating it, especially on a boat that sits through winter, and anchor the cable with a zip-tie near the port so vibration works the tie instead of the connector.\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 9-Pin, D-Type Molded Cable Assembly - 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\u003eDB9-F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5060998710614\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.08 kg (0.18 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage Dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 cm (9.3 x 6.1 x 2.6 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-Type (D-Sub)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePin Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector Gender\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Assembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded, one-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Cables \u0026amp; Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActisense Accessories\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\": \"Is the DB9-F a male or female connector?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's the female version. 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