{"product_id":"raymarine-a06068-seatalkng-backbone-cable-9m","title":"Raymarine A06068 SeaTalkNG Backbone Cable – 9M","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRaymarine A06068 – SeaTalkNG Backbone Cable, 9M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A06068 is a 9-metre (29.5 ft) pre-made SeaTalkNG backbone cable — the longest single-segment backbone cable in the Raymarine SeaTalkNG range. Like all SeaTalkNG backbone cables, it carries both network data and 12 V DC power along the backbone trunk, with blue-keyed locking backbone connectors at both ends for direct connection to T-pieces, 5-way connector blocks, and other backbone junction hardware. At 9 metres, it is designed for large vessel installations where a single long backbone run spans the full length of the vessel or connects widely separated network zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e A06068\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raymarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e SeaTalkNG Backbone Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 m (29.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SeaTalkNG blue backbone locking connector (both ends)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e SeaTalkNG \/ NMEA 2000-compatible network backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152-A06068\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge vessel SeaTalkNG backbone installations requiring a single long trunk run of up to 9 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailboats and motoryachts where the backbone must span from the helm to the nav station, engine room, or aft cockpit in a single run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackbone extensions where shorter pre-made lengths (400mm, 1M, 3M, 5M) don’t cover the required span without chaining multiple cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a long backbone segment in an existing SeaTalkNG installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting Raymarine MFDs, autopilot systems, radar scanners, instrument displays, and sonar modules across a large vessel on a single shared backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSystem Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeaTalkNG is Raymarine’s onboard networking standard, electrically and functionally compatible with NMEA 2000. The backbone is the main trunk of the network, running through the vessel and distributing both data and 12 V DC power to all connected devices via spur cables at T-piece or 5-way block junction points. Both ends of every backbone must be terminated with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421681700\"\u003eterminator plugs (A06031)\u003c\/a\u003e for the network to operate correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBackbone Cable Size Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421747236\"\u003eA06033 – 400mm (1.3 ft)\u003c\/a\u003e — Short bridging segment between adjacent junction points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421812772\"\u003eA06034 – 1M (3.3 ft)\u003c\/a\u003e — Compact trunk run for closely spaced devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421845540\"\u003eA06035 – 3M (9.8 ft)\u003c\/a\u003e — Mid-length backbone segment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421943844\"\u003eA06036 – 5M (16.4 ft)\u003c\/a\u003e — Longer single-segment backbone cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA06068 – 9M (29.5 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e — This product — longest single-segment pre-made backbone cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e The A06068 is the right choice for large vessel installations where the backbone must run a long distance between junction points in a single uninterrupted segment — for example, from a helm T-piece forward to a bow anchor station, or aft from the nav station to an engine room junction block on a 40+ foot vessel. Using a single 9M cable for a long run avoids the additional connectors that come with chaining shorter cables, which reduces potential failure points and keeps the installation cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 9 metres, cable routing and management are the biggest installation considerations. Always measure the full routing path — including bends, conduit runs, and clearance around equipment — before ordering, as a 9M cable offers little slack if your measured run is close to that length. Ensure the blue backbone connectors are fully clicked and locked at both ends; a partially seated backbone connector is the most common cause of intermittent SeaTalkNG network dropouts. Both ends of the backbone still require \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421681700\"\u003eterminators (A06031)\u003c\/a\u003e — the cable length does not change the termination requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421681700\"\u003eRaymarine A06031 SeaTalkNG Backbone Terminator\u003c\/a\u003e — Required at both open ends of every backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421616164\"\u003eRaymarine A06028 SeaTalkNG T-Piece Connector\u003c\/a\u003e — Single-spur backbone junction point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095422173220\"\u003eRaymarine A06064 SeaTalkNG 5-Way Connector Block\u003c\/a\u003e — Multi-device backbone junction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095422140452\"\u003eRaymarine A06049 SeaTalkNG Power Cable\u003c\/a\u003e — Backbone power feed cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421976612\"\u003eRaymarine A06039 SeaTalkNG Spur Cable – 1M\u003c\/a\u003e — Device connection spur cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095422009380\"\u003eRaymarine A06040 SeaTalkNG Spur Cable – 3M\u003c\/a\u003e — Longer device spur cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095422074916\"\u003eRaymarine A06041 SeaTalkNG Spur Cable – 5M\u003c\/a\u003e — Longest device spur cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421943844\"\u003eRaymarine A06036 SeaTalkNG Backbone Cable – 5M\u003c\/a\u003e — Shorter backbone segment option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421845540\"\u003eRaymarine A06035 SeaTalkNG Backbone Cable – 3M\u003c\/a\u003e — Mid-length backbone segment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421911076\"\u003eRaymarine E22158 SeaTalkNG Backbone Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — Complete backbone hardware kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095422435364\"\u003eRaymarine T70134 SeaTalkNG Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — Entry-level network kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I chain this cable with other backbone cables to make an even longer run?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — backbone cables connect end-to-end via T-pieces or 5-way connector blocks. Each junction also provides a spur tap point for connecting a device. There is no practical limit on the number of backbone segments, though total backbone length and node count should stay within Raymarine’s SeaTalkNG network specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this cable carry power to my devices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe backbone carries 12 V DC power from the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095422140452\"\u003ebackbone power cable (A06049)\u003c\/a\u003e to all T-pieces and 5-way blocks along the run. Individual devices draw power from the backbone through their spur connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need terminators with a 9M cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — every SeaTalkNG backbone requires a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11095421681700\"\u003eterminator (A06031)\u003c\/a\u003e at each open end, regardless of cable length. Without terminators the network will not initialise correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this compatible with NMEA 2000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeaTalkNG is electrically compatible with NMEA 2000. The blue locking backbone connectors are Raymarine-proprietary. If you are connecting standard NMEA 2000 DeviceNet devices to this backbone, see the adaptor options in the Related Products section above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51122050138148,"sku":"152-A06068","price":119.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/3787041c-c7f0-4c3e-868d-35261f9b3c75.png?v=1788485035","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/raymarine-a06068-seatalkng-backbone-cable-9m","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}