Maretron Multiport Box

MARETRON Multiport Box | Streamline Your NMEA 2000 Network

Category: Electronics
Subcategory: Accessories

Simplify and organize your vessel´s NMEA 2000 network with the MARETRON Multiport Box. This innovative accessory is engineered to eliminate the complexity and clutter associated with multiple T-connectors, providing a clean, professional, and reliable hub for your marine electronics. Ideal for installations where space is limited, the Multiport Box offers a centralized point for connecting various NMEA 2000 devices, resulting in a more robust and easily manageable network backbone. Say goodbye to messy wiring and potential connection issues, and embrace a streamlined approach to network architecture.

The core function of the MARETRON Multiport Box is to consolidate connections efficiently. Multiport boxes allow several drop cables to be consolidated and connected back to the trunk, which eliminates the need to have numerous tees connected near a single point. This design is particularly advantageous behind crowded dashboards, within flybridge consoles, or inside electronics boxes where space is at a premium. Multiport boxes connect back to the trunk through a double-ended cordset and Tee, ensuring seamless integration into your existing NMEA 2000 backbone while reducing the overall number of components and potential points of failure.

Key Features
- Efficient Consolidation: Ideal for consolidating many connections; for example behind dashboards, bringing order and reliability to your NMEA 2000 network installation.
- Simplified Trunk Connection: Requires the purchase of an additional double-ended cordset for connection back to the trunk, creating a single, secure link to your network´s backbone.
- Reduced Clutter: Drastically reduces the number of individual T-connectors needed in one area, resulting in a cleaner and more professional-looking installation.
- Enhanced Reliability: By minimizing connection points, it lowers the risk of intermittent data loss and simplifies network troubleshooting.

Connectors

The MARETRON Multiport Box serves as a central connection hub featuring multiple NMEA 2000 drop ports. Each port is designed to accept a standard drop cable from a networked device . A dedicated port facilitates the connection back to the main trunk line via a double-ended cordset, creating a robust and organized sub-network that integrates perfectly with the vessel´s primary data backbone.

Technical Specifications

MECHANICAL:
- Housing Material/Color: Nylon/Blue-Gray
- Receptacle Material/Plating: Brass/Nickel
- Contact Material/Plating: Brass/Gold

ELECTRICAL:
- Operating Voltage: 250 V
- Operating Current: 4.0 Amps

ENVIRONMENTAL:
- Protection Class: IP67 – when receptacles are covered or connected, ensuring protection against dust and water immersion.

APPROVALS:
- NMEA: NMEA 2000® Approved
- IEC: IEC 61162-3 Certified