A2K-BULK-100M - Actisense NMEA2000 Micro Bulk Cable Reel - 100M

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) - 3.2Ω / 1000ft (10mΩ/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 - 17.5Ω / 1000ft (57mΩ/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 - 120Ω ±10%
• DC Resistance - 28Ω / 1000 ft (92mΩ/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 - 17.5Ω / 1000ft (57mΩ/M)

Technical Specifications:

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

The Actisense NMEA2000 Micro Bulk Cable Reel (A2K-BULK-100M) provides 100 meters of NMEA 2000 Lite cable for creating or extending network backbones. This bulk cable is suitable for IT professionals and integrators requiring custom-length NMEA 2000 backbone segments in marine or industrial environments. It is designed for use with Actisense QNB-1 Quick Network Blocks or Field Fit Connectors.

The cable features five wires: power, ground, two signal (data) wires, and a drain wire connected to a shield. This construction protects against external Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and reduces RFI emission. The NMEA 2000 Lite cable supports backbone lengths up to 100 meters. For longer backbones, it can be combined with NMEA 2000 mini cable in the center section. Drop cables connected to this backbone must not exceed 6 meters individually, with a total cumulative length of all drops not exceeding 72 meters. The cable is rated for 60VDC and 3A, with an operating temperature range of -25�C to +75�C.