Maretron Micro Bulkhead Feed-Thru

MARETRON Micro Bulkhead Feed-Thru | Waterproof NMEA 2000 Network Connector

Elevate the standard of your marine electronics installation with the MARETRON Micro Bulkhead Feed-Thru. This essential accessory is the professional´s choice for routing NMEA 2000 network cables through panels, consoles, and watertight bulkheads. Engineered for simplicity and absolute reliability, it solves the critical challenge of expanding your network while preserving the structural and waterproof integrity of your vessel. Forget makeshift solutions; this feed-thru provides a clean, secure, and future-proof connection point for your critical marine data network.

The MARETRON Micro Bulkhead Feed-Thru is designed to transform a potentially complex installation into a streamlined, repeatable process. It creates a stable and easily accessible point in your network, perfect for areas where you may need to disconnect or add equipment in the future. Its robust design ensures a solid, dependable link in your NMEA 2000 backbone or drop lines, safeguarding against data loss and intermittent connection issues. By providing a rugged and waterproof pass-through, you protect both your network cabling from chafe and your vessel´s compartments from moisture intrusion, ensuring long-term performance and peace of mind on the water.

Connectors

This unit features the industry-standard NMEA 2000 Micro-C 5-pin connector interface (one male, one female). This ensures universal compatibility with all certified NMEA 2000 devices, backbone cables, and drop cables from Maretron and other manufacturers. The connectors are engineered with rugged, positive-alignment keyways to prevent incorrect mating and ensure a secure, vibration-resistant link for uninterrupted data flow.

The Bulkhead Feed-Thru allows ease of installation through panels or bulkheads and establishes future connection points in a network installation.

The bulkhead feed-thru also maintains the integrity of watertight bulkheads by providing a waterproof seal and connection.

Features:
- Features rugged keyways for positive alignment of connections.
- Waterproof rated to IP67.

Technical Specifications

MECHANICAL:
- Contact Carrier Mat/Color: PA 6 (Nylon)/Blue-Gray
- Contact Mat/Plating: Brass/Gold
- Housing Mat/Plating: Brass/Nickel
- Gasket Material: Nitrile (Buna N)
- Accommodates Wall Thickness: .040" (1.0 mm) to .875" (22.2 mm)

ELECTRICAL:
- Voltage Rating: 250 V
- Max Amperage: 4.0 Amps
- Number of Conductors: 5x22 (0.65mm) AWG

ENVIRONMENTAL:
- Protection Class: IEC IP67, NEMA 1.3,4.6
- Temperature Range: -40°C to 105°C (-40°F to 221°F)

APPROVALS:
- NMEA: NMEA 2000® APPROVED
- IEC: IEC 61162-3