Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable, 1.6 ft (0.5 m) | 270001
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Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable — 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
Keep your onboard electronics network tight and reliable. This short backbone cable is purpose-built for NMEA 2000 networks, connecting directly to tee connectors to extend or bridge your backbone in confined spaces — ideal for helm stations, nav centers, or any installation where a longer run isn't practical.
The yellow-coded couplers make polarity and orientation immediately obvious during installation, reducing wiring errors. Heavy-gauge 18 AWG power conductors minimize voltage drop across the backbone, which is critical for maintaining consistent power delivery to all connected devices.
Compatible Applications
- Ancor NMEA 2000 2-Way Tee Connector | 270103 — backbone extension
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Single Tee Connector | 270101 — single-device drops
- Ancor NMEA 2000 90° Elbow Connector (270108) — tight-corner routing
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Through-Bulkhead Adaptor (270107) — panel pass-throughs
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Terminator, Female | 270105 and Male | 270106 — backbone termination
Key Features
- 18 AWG power conductors for reduced voltage drop and improved backbone reliability
- Yellow coupler coding for fast, error-free connection to matching tee connectors
- Compact 1.6 ft (0.5 m) length — ideal for short backbone segments and tight installations
- Designed for use with the full Ancor NMEA 2000 ecosystem
- Part of a complete system — pair with the Ancor NMEA 2000 Single Device Starter Kit for a ready-to-run network
Specifications
- Part Number: 270001
- Cable Length: 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
- Conductor Gauge: 18 AWG
- Connector Color Code: Yellow (backbone)
- Weight: 112 g (approx.)
- Barcode: 091887982220
Parts Desk Insights
Best Use Case: This cable is the go-to choice when you need to bridge two tee connectors in a very short run — typically at the helm or inside a console where space is limited. It's not a drop cable; it's a backbone segment. Use it to connect tee-to-tee along the main bus, not to connect a device to the network (for that, see the Ancor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 1.6 ft (0.5 m) | 270300).
Common Fitment Note: The yellow coupler is the backbone identifier in the Ancor color-coding system. If you're looking at a blue coupler, that's a drop cable — different product, different function. Confirm coupler color before ordering if you're replacing an existing cable.
Network Planning Tip: NMEA 2000 backbones require a terminator at each end. If you're building or extending a backbone, make sure you have both a Female Terminator and a Male Terminator in your cart.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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