BrigRigs
05-15-2012, 05:40 AM
Can you take two NMEA 2000 cables and link them together to make one long one? Can you go end to end or do you need an adapter in between?
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TheLucille
05-15-2012, 06:25 AM
Can you take two NMEA 2000 cables and link them together to make one long one? Can you go end to end or do you need an adapter in between?
The cables are male/female, you can connect them together for a longer run without issue.
The cables are male/female, you can connect them together for a longer run without issue.
BrigRigs
05-15-2012, 06:27 AM
for once, good news! Thanks TheLucille!
Ellis536
05-15-2012, 06:29 AM
You can do it, but you need to observe the continuity and maintain it between wires. If one wire has both (+) and (-) in it, ie: (-) shielding the same wires needs to be hooked up! If one has no (-) shielding and the other does, the (-) needs to be hooked to the boat (-)!
edyer
05-15-2012, 07:19 AM
NMEA2000 = red, black, white and blue wires. Raymarine throws in a yellow for some reason.
There are some online documents you can search for that will tell you what the max run length is. I think it's something like 60 feet but can't remember off hand.
There are some online documents you can search for that will tell you what the max run length is. I think it's something like 60 feet but can't remember off hand.
BrigRigs
05-15-2012, 07:28 AM
Now Im confused. I guess I should have mentioned its Garmin NMEA2000 cables. I dont have them in front of me, but isnt there only one way to hook them up because they have male/female plugs on them? Not bare wires...?
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
BrigRigs
05-15-2012, 07:29 AM
Oh and it would be hooking two 2meter cables end to end, so I dont think distance will be a factor.
debugger
05-15-2012, 07:43 AM
It's going to work fine. The cable is not to long.
edyer
05-15-2012, 07:49 AM
Ah yes, I thought you were going to splice the wires for some reason. ;cool;
BrigRigs
05-15-2012, 09:15 AM
thanks all!