Overview

The Garmin 010-12445-10 is a 4-pin female to 5-pin male NMEA 2000 adapter cable used to connect a compatible echoMAP CHIRP or ECHOMAP Plus chartplotter or sounder combo to an NMEA 2000 network. It is 6 ft (2 m) long, which is usually enough to reach from a helm mount to a nearby backbone tee without forcing tight bends behind the dash.

This cable is an adapter, not a full network kit. It handles the physical connection between the unit and the NMEA 2000 drop, while the backbone still needs proper power and termination to communicate correctly.

Key features

• Adapter cable for NMEA 2000 networking on compatible Garmin echoMAP CHIRP and ECHOMAP Plus chartplotter or sounder combos, including echoMAP CHIRP 5Xdv.
• 4-pin female device-side connection to 5-pin male NMEA 2000 network-side connection.
• 6 ft (2 m) length for typical helm and console routing.
• Lets the connected display exchange NMEA 2000 data with other devices on the network, depending on what is installed and supported by your equipment.

Compatibility and fit

This adapter is meant for Garmin units that use a 4-pin connection for NMEA 2000 networking. If your display uses a different connector style, or if you are trying to adapt NMEA 0183 wiring, this is not the right cable.

On the network side, the 5-pin male end is intended to mate with a standard 5-pin NMEA 2000 female connection on your drop or tee.

Installation and setup

Plan the route before plugging it in. Leave a little slack for service loops, keep the cable supported so the connectors are not carrying the load, and avoid running it tightly alongside high-current power feeds where possible.

Once connected, verify your NMEA 2000 backbone is powered and properly terminated. A healthy backbone is what allows the display and other devices to see each other on the network.

Who it suits on board

This cable makes sense for boats that already have an NMEA 2000 backbone in place, or for owners building one so a compatible echoMAP display can tie into shared data at the helm.