Simrad 000-10760-001 NMEA 2000 Micro-C Backbone Starter Kit – 4.5m / 15 ft

Simrad 000-10760-001 NMEA 2000 Micro-C Backbone Starter Kit – 4.5m / 15 ft

Part Number: 000-10760-001 (distributor SKU: 941-00010760001)
Brand: Simrad
UPC: 9420024118382
Type: NMEA 2000 Micro-C backbone starter kit
Backbone cable length: 4.5m / 15 ft

Product Overview

Complete NMEA 2000 Micro-C backbone starter kit containing all the core components needed to establish a properly terminated NMEA 2000 network aboard a boat. The kit provides the backbone cable, network power, T-connectors for device drop connections, and both terminators required at the ends of the backbone — everything needed to get a basic N2K network up and running. Compatible with all NMEA 2000-certified marine electronics from Simrad, Lowrance, Garmin, Raymarine, and other brands that use the standard Micro-C connector format.

• NMEA 2000 industry-standard Micro-C connector format
• 4.5m / 15 ft backbone cable for the main network run
• Network power cable for powering the backbone
• 3 × T-connectors for connecting device drop cables to the backbone
• 2 × network terminators for correct backbone end termination
• Compatible with all NMEA 2000-certified electronics

Kit Contents

• 1 × NMEA 2000 network power cable
• 1 × 4.5m / 15 ft NMEA 2000 backbone cable
• 3 × T-connectors
• 2 × Network terminators

Compatible Applications

• New NMEA 2000 network installations on boats of all types
• Simrad chartplotters, fishfinders, and displays with NMEA 2000 connectivity
• Lowrance NMEA 2000-connected electronics and engine interfaces
• Garmin NMEA 2000-connected chartplotters, GPS antennas, and heading sensors
• Any NMEA 2000-certified marine electronics using Micro-C connectors
• Replacing the core backbone hardware of an existing NMEA 2000 network

Note: This kit provides the backbone infrastructure only — individual device drop cables are not included. Determine the number and location of NMEA 2000 devices to be connected before installation to confirm whether additional T-connectors and drop cables are needed. Additional Micro-C backbone sections can be added to extend the network run beyond 15 ft while maintaining proper termination.

Part Number Reference

• Simrad: 000-10760-001
• Compact format: 00010760001
• Distributor SKU: 941-00010760001
• UPC: 9420024118382

NMEA 2000 Network Overview

NMEA 2000 (N2K) is the industry-standard marine electronics communication protocol. It uses a backbone-and-spur architecture: a main backbone cable runs through the vessel, each device connects to the backbone via a short drop cable at a T-connector, the network is powered through a dedicated power cable with appropriate fusing, and a terminator is required at each physical end of the backbone. Without proper termination at both ends, the network will not communicate reliably.

Installation Notes

• Plan the backbone route through the vessel before starting, noting the location of each NMEA 2000 device to be connected
• Route the 4.5m backbone cable along the planned path, leaving the T-connectors at device connection points
• Install one network terminator at each physical end of the backbone — two terminators total, one per end
• Connect the network power cable to an appropriate fused 12V DC source per NMEA 2000 installation guidelines
• Connect each device to the backbone using the device’s drop cable and the supplied T-connectors
• Power on all devices and verify network communication in each device’s network setup menu

Technical FAQ

Does this kit include drop cables to connect individual devices? No — this kit includes the backbone cable, power cable, T-connectors, and terminators. Individual device drop cables are typically supplied with each NMEA 2000 device or purchased separately based on the required length for each installation position.

Can I extend the backbone beyond 15 ft? Yes — additional Micro-C backbone cable sections can be added to extend the network run. Maintain proper termination (one terminator at each physical end of the total backbone) regardless of the total backbone length.

Is this compatible with Garmin or Raymarine NMEA 2000 devices? Yes — NMEA 2000 is a cross-brand standard. Any NMEA 2000-certified device with a Micro-C connector (or a Micro-C adaptor cable) will work on this backbone, including devices from Garmin, Raymarine, Lowrance, and others.

What is the maximum number of devices on one NMEA 2000 backbone? The NMEA 2000 standard supports up to 50 devices on a single backbone. Network performance may vary based on device load and cable quality.

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Parts Desk Insights

The 000-10760-001 is a complete starter kit, not just a cable — it includes the power lead, three T-connectors, and both terminators needed to form the core of a properly terminated NMEA 2000 network. The most common installation question is whether drop cables are included: they are not; each device requires its own drop cable sized to reach the nearest T-connector on the backbone. The most common network problem after installation is improper termination — confirm that exactly one terminator is installed at each physical end of the backbone (two total) before troubleshooting anything else. Customers with longer vessels or more complex installations may need additional backbone cable sections and T-connectors beyond what is included in the kit.