Overview

The Simrad 000-14552-001 is an Ethernet adapter cable that connects a Halo20 radar dome’s RJ45 digital radar cable to a 5-pin Navico Ethernet port. It is 1.5 m long, which is handy when you need a little extra reach between a radar cable run and the display or network connection point.

One end uses a 5-pin Navico Ethernet male connector, and the other end is an RJ45 female gland connection with a sealing boot. When the RJ45 plug is seated and the gland is tightened, the RJ45 side is sealed up for use in the damp, vibration-heavy spots where radar cabling often lands, like inside a T-top, mast base, electronics box, or console.

Key features

• Converts RJ45 on the Halo20 radar cable to a 5-pin Navico Ethernet connection
• Navico Ethernet male connector on one end, RJ45 female gland connection on the other
• 1.5 m (4.9 ft) cable length for flexible routing between cable runs and network gear
• Sealing gland and boot make the RJ45 socket watertight once tightened
• Connectors that hold up to vibration and typical on-board movement
• Data cable only for Ethernet networking, not a power lead and not an NMEA 2000 cable

What’s included

• RJ45 to 5-pin Navico Ethernet adapter cable (1.5 m)
• Waterproof boot seal for the RJ45 gland connection

Compatibility and fit

This adapter is intended for Halo20 radar domes where the radar’s cable terminates in an RJ45 plug and the receiving device uses a 5-pin Navico Ethernet port. Before ordering, confirm the port type on your display or networking hardware, since some systems use standard RJ45 Ethernet instead of the 5-pin Navico connector.

Installation and setup

Connect the 5-pin end to the Navico Ethernet port on your display or network connection point. Plug the RJ45 from the radar cable into the gland end, then tighten the gland and seat the boot so the RJ45 side stays sealed.

On the boat, it helps to mount or secure the connection in a protected location, leave a small drip loop where practical, and support the cable so it is not hanging from the connectors. Keep the run clear of sharp edges and high-heat areas, and avoid tight bends at the connector ends.

Use cases on board

This cable is a good match for refits where a Halo20 radar is being added to an existing Navico Ethernet setup that uses the 5-pin connector at the display or network entry point. It also makes sense when you want the RJ45 transition sealed up inside the console or electronics box instead of leaving an unprotected RJ45 coupler in a wet area.