Fusion 010-11076-02 10 m (32 ft) NMEA 2000® Backbone/Drop Cables

10m NMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable Extend Your Marine Network Bus or Connect a Device up to 10 Metres from the Backbone

Product Overview

The Fusion 010-11076-02 is a 10-metre (32-foot) NMEA 2000 cable that can be used as either a backbone extension or a drop cable in a marine NMEA 2000 network. It enables longer cable runs between network components or increases the distance at which a device can connect to the backbone, supporting flexible installation layouts across larger vessels.

NMEA 2000 is the industry-standard marine networking protocol used to link compatible electronics chartplotters, GPS units, depth sounders, VHF radios, engine data displays, and autopilots over a shared data bus. Fusion's NMEA 2000 cables are compatible with the broader NMEA 2000 ecosystem beyond just Fusion devices.

Features & Benefits

• 10m / 32ft length — accommodates longer cable runs for large vessel installations where the device is installed at a significant distance from the backbone
• Backbone or drop cable — can be used to extend the main NMEA 2000 backbone run or as a longer drop cable connecting a single device to the backbone
• Marine NMEA 2000 compatible — designed for use in marine NMEA 2000 networks; compatible with Fusion devices and the broader NMEA 2000 standard ecosystem

Technical Specs

Compatible With / Goes Well With

• Fusion marine electronics with NMEA 2000 connectivity
• NMEA 2000-compatible marine devices from other manufacturers
• NMEA 2000 T-connectors, terminators, and backbone components
• Confirm compatibility with your specific network configuration before purchasing

Weight

Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NMEA 2000?

NMEA 2000 (National Marine Electronics Association 2000) is a plug-and-play serial data communications standard used in marine electronics. It allows multiple devices — chartplotters, GPS units, depth sounders, engine data displays, VHF radios, autopilots, and others — to share data over a single shared bus cable. Devices connect to a central backbone cable via drop cables and T-connectors, forming a daisy-chain network throughout the vessel.

What is the difference between backbone cable and drop cable?

The backbone is the main cable run that forms the spine of the NMEA 2000 network, running the length of the vessel. Drop cables branch off the backbone via T-connectors to connect individual devices to the network. Backbone cables carry the full bus load between components; drop cables carry the connection from the backbone T-connector to a specific device. The Fusion 010-11076-02 can serve either function depending on your network configuration.

What devices can this cable help connect?

Any NMEA 2000-compatible device can be connected via this cable, including Fusion head units, chartplotters, GPS antennas, depth sounders, engine data interfaces, autopilot sensors, and weather instruments. NMEA 2000 is a cross-brand standard, so the cable is not limited to Fusion devices only.

Does this cable work with non-Fusion NMEA 2000 components?

NMEA 2000 is an open industry standard, and compatible cables generally work across brands. However, confirm that connector types and cable specifications match your existing network's components before purchasing, as some NMEA 2000 implementations use proprietary connector variants.

What else do I need for a complete NMEA 2000 network?

A basic NMEA 2000 network requires: a backbone cable (or multiple cables joined together), T-connectors at each device connection point, two terminators (one at each end of the backbone), a power cable to supply 12V to the bus, and drop cables of appropriate length for each device. Confirm the total cable length and number of devices against NMEA 2000 load requirements for your installation.