{"product_id":"actisense-rj45-ffc-waterproof-ethernet-connector-ndc-5","title":"Actisense RJ45-FFC Waterproof Field-Fit Ethernet Connector for NDC-5","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Actisense RJ45-FFC is a waterproof, field-fit Ethernet connector for the NDC-5. Instead of a fixed-length factory lead, you cut your network cable to the exact run your boat needs and terminate it right at the helm. Less slack behind the dash, less weight, and a sealed connection built to shrug off salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Actisense RJ45-FFC is a field-fit Ethernet connector. That's a plain way of saying you put the plug on the cable yourself, right there at the helm, on a run you've cut to the exact length your boat needs. No pre-molded cable to coil up and hide behind the dash. No paying for three extra feet of Ethernet you'll never use. You pull the cable, trim it, and terminate the end. Done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've wired an NDC-5 into a boat, you already know the problem this solves. Factory Ethernet leads come in fixed lengths, and boats rarely cooperate with fixed lengths. You either end up with a bird's nest of slack behind the console or a lead that's two inches too short. With the RJ45-FFC you buy the cable on a spool, run it through the conduit and cable paths you actually have, and cut it where it lands. Less waste, less weight, and a cleaner install that's easier to trace the next time something needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind field-fit is simple. On a spool of Ethernet you're not locked into a manufacturer's guess at how long your run should be. Bigger boats with electronics spread bow to stern benefit the most, where a fixed lead would either fall short or leave yards of coiled slack heating up behind a panel. Cutting to length trims real weight and clutter out of the run, and on a boat every pound and every extra loop of wire behind the dash is something you'll be glad you skipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built for the Actisense NDC-5 NMEA multiplexer, which uses a standard Ethernet port on its network side. You get a waterproof housing on the connector, so this isn't a bare office-grade RJ45 that corrodes the first damp season. That sealing is the whole reason to buy the marine version instead of a hardware-store plug. But it only does its job if you assemble it right, so here are a few notes from installs we've done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrip length matters more than people expect. Get the cable jacket strip close to the connector's spec so the internal seal, the O-ring, actually seats on the jacket. Too long and the seal has nothing to grip. Seat the rubber boot fully before you tighten the collar, not after, or you'll pinch it and leave a gap for spray to sneak in. On a planing powerboat that pounds, a dab of marine thread locker on the collar keeps vibration from backing it off over a season. On sailboats, route the finished cable clear of halyards and anything that chafes, because the housing is tough but it isn't armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. This is the connector only. You supply the Ethernet cable, and you'll want good quality shielded network cable rather than the cheapest spool you can find, because clean contacts matter in a salt environment. It's a terminating plug, not a coupler, so it goes on the end of a cable run, not in the middle to join two cables. And keep the shell from bearing directly on bare aluminum at the console when you can, which is just good practice with any networked electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? Anyone running an NDC-5 who wants the network wiring done properly instead of stuffed in with zip ties and hope. Rigging a new console, refitting an older nav system, or adding a run to reach a device on the far side of the boat, the RJ45-FFC lets you make the cable fit the boat instead of making the boat fit the cable. It's a small part. But a clean, sealed, right-length Ethernet run is one of those details that separates an install you're proud of from one you'll be back fixing next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eField-fit RJ45 termination lets you cut Ethernet cable to the exact length your boat needs, so there's no coiled slack behind the console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaterproof connector housing keeps salt spray and damp off the contacts, unlike a bare office-grade RJ45.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for the Actisense NDC-5 NMEA multiplexer's Ethernet port for a native network connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal O-ring seal grips the cable jacket for a watertight finish when assembled to spec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuy Ethernet by the spool and terminate on-site, cutting cost, waste, and weight out of every run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTerminating plug for the end of a cable run, ideal for new rigs, refits, and reaching devices across the boat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 0.7 oz connector adds almost nothing to the weight of the run.\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 does field-fit mean on this connector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt means you terminate the plug yourself on a cable you've cut to length, right at the install. You run standard Ethernet cable through the boat, trim it where it lands, and put the RJ45-FFC on the end. No pre-made fixed-length lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich Actisense device is this connector made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for the NDC-5 NMEA multiplexer, which uses a standard Ethernet port on its network side. You put this waterproof plug on the cable that runs to that port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the RJ45-FFC actually waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's a waterproof-housed connector with an internal seal, which is why you'd choose it over a hardware-store RJ45. The seal only does its job if you assemble it correctly, so mind the jacket strip length and seat the boot fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need special tools to put it together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a field-terminated connector, so basic wiring hand tools and a careful hand are the main requirements. Follow the strip length and seating steps and you can assemble it at the helm without a bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I cut my Ethernet cable to a custom length?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's the whole point. Buy cable on a spool, run it through the conduit you actually have, and cut it where it lands. 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Rushing either step is what lets spray reach the contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill vibration loosen it on a fast boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn a planing hull that pounds, a small amount of marine thread locker on the collar keeps it from backing off over a season. 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