An NMEA 2000 starter kit supplies a power connection, device tees, drop leads and two network-end terminators. If you are expanding or repairing an existing system, the bulkhead adapter and field-serviceable connectors perform different tasks. Compare the exact manufacturer numbers below before adding hardware.

Choose a starter kit for the number of devices

270201 · Single-device starter

A one-metre network power lead with tee, one single tee, one two-metre device drop and a male/female pair of network end terminators.

270202 · Dual-device starter

Includes the one-metre power tee, dual tee, male/female network end terminators and two two-metre drop cables for a two-device arrangement.

Ancor connector and kit part-number chart

MPN Type Function or kit contents
270201 Starter kit · one device 1 m power cable with tee, single tee, male and female end terminators, one 2 m drop cable
270202 Starter kit · two devices 1 m power cable with tee, dual tee, male and female end terminators, two 2 m drop cables
270107 Bulkhead adapter Provides a network connection point through a bulkhead or panel
270109 Female field-serviceable connector Cable-end connector to terminate bulk cable physically or replace damaged female end; not a network resistor terminator
270110 Male field-serviceable connector Cable-end connector to terminate bulk cable physically or replace damaged male end; not a network resistor terminator
270114 Inline network terminator Designed to retain proper network-end termination at a drop-cable connection

Plan the network and avoid connector mix-ups

  1. Choose 270201 for the manufacturer's single-device starter configuration, or 270202 for two device drops.
  2. Confirm network power location, cable routes, compatible electronics and total system length against the NMEA 2000 installation standards and equipment manuals.
  3. Use 270107 when a compatible connection is required through a bulkhead or panel.
  4. Use female 270109 or male 270110 to finish appropriate bulk cable or replace a damaged cable end. Neither is an end-of-backbone resistor terminator.
  5. Use the 270114 inline terminator only where its network-end connection arrangement is appropriate. Verify the two network-end terminations remain in place.
Important distinction: a field-serviceable cable-end connector and a network terminating resistor are separate parts. Ancor starter kits include the male and female end terminators; an additional connector should not be installed in place of either one.

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Ancor NMEA 2000 270109 female field-serviceable connector product

Ancor 270109

Female field-serviceable connector

Cable-end connector to terminate bulk cable physically or replace damaged female end; not a network resistor terminator

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Ancor NMEA 2000 270110 male field-serviceable connector product

Ancor 270110

Male field-serviceable connector

Cable-end connector to terminate bulk cable physically or replace damaged male end; not a network resistor terminator

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Related cable and network references

See our Ancor NMEA 2000 backbone, tee and drop-cable selection guide when extending the network beyond a starter kit.

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