Actisense A2K-BULK-100M NMEA 2000 Micro Bulk Cable Reel, 100-Meter Backbone Cable

NMEA2000 Micro Bulk Cable Reel – 100M

Create or extend an NMEA 2000 backbone of flexible lengths to suit any installation.

The Actisense NMEA 2000 Bulk Lite cable is available in 100-meter reels and is ideal for use with the Actisense QNB-1 Quick Network Block or Field Fit Connectors (FFC).

NMEA 2000 cable includes five wires within a single waterproof cable: power and ground wires, two signal (data) wires, and a drain wire. The drain wire connects to the cable shield, which protects the signal, power, and ground wires from external Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and helps reduce RFI emission from the cable.

NMEA 2000 Lite cable can be used to create a backbone up to 100 meters in length. If the backbone length required exceeds 100 meters, the center of the bus can be extended with an NMEA 2000 mini cable to keep the outer Lite sections to the 100-meter maximum.

The maximum permitted length of a drop cable (distance from the backbone) is 6 meters. It is important to limit each drop length to the minimum required, as the total of all drop lengths must not exceed 72 meters. To help with this limitation, Actisense has drop cable assemblies in varying lengths from 0.25 meters to 6 meters.

The Actisense range of NMEA 2000 connectors and cables has been designed using our specialist interconnect and NMEA knowledge.

Cable Specifications:

• Rated Voltage – 60VDC
• Rated Current – 3A
• Braid Material – 37 AWG tinned copper
• Braid Coverage – 65% minimum
• Jacket Material – 0.8mm Nom. PVC, black
• Jacket Outer Diameter – 6.85mm 0.254mm
• Overall DCR (braid + tape + drain) – 3.2 / 1000ft (10m/M)
• Reel Length – 100m
• Reel Weight – 7.7kg/16.9lbs

Power Pair Specifications:

• Conductor – 22 AWG (19-strand tinned copper)
• Insulation – 0.3 mm Nom. PVC
• Diameter – 1.43mm 0.05mm
• Colors – Red black
• Shield – AL Mylar tape over pair
• DC Resistance – 17.5 / 1000ft (57m/M)

Data Pair Specifications:

• Conductor – 24 AWG (19-strand tinned copper)
• Insulation – 0.65 mm Nom. foam PE
• Diameter – 2.0mm 0.05mm
• Colors – Blue white
• Shield – AL Mylar tape over pair
• Impedance – 120 10%
• DC Resistance – 28 / 1000 ft (92m/M)
• Attenuation @ 125 kHz – 0.29dB / 100ft
• Attenuation @ 500 kHz – 0.50dB / 100ft
• Attenuation @ 1 MHz – 0.70dB / 100ft

Drain Specifications:

• Conductor – 22 AWG (19-strand tinned copper)
• DC Resistance – 17.5 / 1000ft (57m/M)

Technical Specifications:

• Operating Temperature – -25C to +75C
• Storage Temperature – -40C to +85C

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Actisense A2K-BULK-100M NMEA 2000 Micro Bulk Cable Reel provides 100 meters, approximately 328 feet, of flexible cable for creating or extending an NMEA 2000 backbone to suit a wide range of marine network installations. Designed for use with the Actisense QNB-1 Quick Network Block or Field Fit Connectors, this bulk cable lets installers prepare custom-length backbone sections without relying only on preassembled cable lengths.

The NMEA 2000 Lite cable contains five conductors within a single waterproof cable: power, ground, two signal wires, and a drain wire. The drain connects to the cable shield to help protect the power, ground, and signal conductors from external radio frequency interference while helping reduce interference emissions from the cable. The cable can support a backbone up to 100 meters, or approximately 328 feet, in length. For longer backbone requirements, an NMEA 2000 mini cable can extend the center of the bus while keeping the outer Lite sections within the 100-meter maximum.

Installation planning should account for NMEA 2000 network limits. Each drop cable may extend up to 6 meters, approximately 19.7 feet, from the backbone, and the combined length of all drops must not exceed 72 meters, approximately 236 feet. The Actisense cable and connector range is designed with specialist interconnect and NMEA knowledge for marine network builds requiring flexible cable lengths and field-fit connections.

Key Features:

• 100-meter reel, approximately 328 feet, for custom NMEA 2000 backbone installations
• Five-conductor construction with power, ground, two data wires, and a drain wire
• Shielded cable design helps address external radio frequency interference
• Compatible with the Actisense QNB-1 Quick Network Block and Field Fit Connectors
• 60 VDC rated voltage and 3A rated current
• Black PVC jacket with a 37 AWG tinned copper braid and minimum 65% braid coverage

Product Details:

• Brand: Actisense
• Part number: A2K-BULK-100M
• Cable type: NMEA 2000 Micro Bulk Cable Lite
• Reel length: 100 meters, approximately 328 feet
• Power pair: 22 AWG, 19-strand tinned copper; red and black conductors
• Data pair: 24 AWG, 19-strand tinned copper; blue and white conductors
• Drain conductor: 22 AWG, 19-strand tinned copper
• Jacket material and color: PVC, black
• Operating temperature: -13F to 167F
• Storage temperature: -40F to 185F
• Reel weight: 16.9 pounds

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns. Choose the Actisense A2K-BULK-100M for flexible, custom-length NMEA 2000 backbone cable installation.

SEO META DESCRIPTION: Build flexible NMEA 2000 backbones with the Actisense A2K-BULK-100M 100-meter micro bulk cable reel and shielded five-conductor design.

Features:

• 100-meter, approximately 328-foot, reel for creating or extending custom-length NMEA 2000 backbones

• Five-conductor waterproof cable includes power, ground, two data wires, and a drain wire

• Shielded construction helps protect conductors from external radio frequency interference

• Designed for use with the Actisense QNB-1 Quick Network Block and Field Fit Connectors

• 60 VDC rated voltage and 3A rated current

• Black PVC jacket with tinned copper braid and minimum 65% braid coverage