Overview

The Simrad 24005729 is a 0.5 m (1.6 ft) adapter cable that connects a SimNet product to an NMEA 2000 backbone using a Micro-C connection. It is a clean way to keep existing SimNet cabling on the device side while tying into a standard NMEA 2000 network.

This cable has a female SimNet connector on one end and a male NMEA 2000 Micro-C connector on the other. The short length works well when the backbone is close, such as behind a helm, inside an electronics console, or at a nav station where you want the adapter to sit right at the T-connector.

Key features

• 0.5 m (1.6 ft) length for a short drop or adapter run near the backbone
• Female SimNet connector to mate with SimNet-equipped devices or SimNet leads
• Male NMEA 2000 Micro-C connector to plug into a standard Micro-C port on the network (commonly a T-connector)
• Used to connect SimNet products into an NMEA 2000 network layout without rewiring the whole backbone
• Common pairing for installs that also use the NMEA 2000/NMEA 0183 Adapter (AT10) or CX NavStation Series products

Compatibility and fit

This cable is for systems that have SimNet on the device side and NMEA 2000 Micro-C on the network side. Confirm your network uses Micro-C connectors (the common small NMEA 2000 style) and that you have an open Micro-C port available at the backbone where the device needs to join.

Installation and setup

Mount the adapter where the connectors stay supported and are not hanging from the device cable. Connect the SimNet end to the SimNet lead from the device side, then connect the Micro-C end into a spare Micro-C port on the NMEA 2000 backbone (typically on a T-connector). Leave enough slack to avoid tension at the plugs, and route it away from sharp edges and high-heat areas.

Use cases on board

This is a good fit for refits where you are standardizing on an NMEA 2000 Micro-C backbone but still have SimNet gear in place at the helm or nav station. It is also useful when adding an adapter module that needs to sit on the NMEA 2000 backbone while connecting back to SimNet hardware nearby.