Raymarine SeaTalk 2 to SeaTalk NG Adapter Cable, 400mm, 5 Pin

Overview

The Raymarine A06048 is a SeaTalk 2 to SeaTalk NG adapter cable for tying older Raymarine SeaTalk 2 equipment into a SeaTalk NG backbone. It is the ST2 5-pin adapter cable with a 400 mm (15.7 in) length, giving enough reach for close-range connections behind a display, instrument pod, or electronics panel without leaving excess cable to manage.

SeaTalk 2 was used on equipment such as ST290 sailing instruments and C-Series or E-Series Classic multifunction displays. This adapter lets those devices or a SeaTalk 2 network connect to newer SeaTalk NG sensors, instruments, and onboard network components that share NMEA 2000 data through the SeaTalk NG backbone.

Key features

• Connects a SeaTalk 2 device or network to a SeaTalk NG network.
• ST2 5-pin adapter cable format for compatible Raymarine SeaTalk 2 equipment.
• 400 mm (15.7 in) cable length suits short runs inside helm pods, consoles, and electronics panels.
• Useful when integrating ST290 instruments or C-Series and E-Series Classic multifunction displays with newer SeaTalk NG systems.
• Helps preserve compatible older Raymarine equipment during a network update instead of replacing the full electronics package.

Compatibility and fit

This cable is for Raymarine SeaTalk 2 to SeaTalk NG integration. It belongs in installations where the vessel already has, or is being upgraded to, a SeaTalk NG backbone and the older equipment uses the SeaTalk 2 connection format.

It should be matched to the actual connector on the instrument, display, or existing network before purchase. This is not a general RayNet, Ethernet, or power cable, so it should be selected specifically for SeaTalk 2 to SeaTalk NG network bridging.

Installation and use on board

The short adapter length makes it practical for clean cable routing at the helm, nav station, or behind an electronics panel. Plan the connection so the cable is supported, protected from strain, and kept away from sharp edges or locations where service access would be difficult later.

It is a good match for owners upgrading part of a Raymarine network while keeping compatible legacy displays or sailing instruments in service. On cruising boats and sailing yachts, it can help bring older instrument data into a newer SeaTalk NG backbone without turning the upgrade into a full system replacement.