Rejoining Garmin Network cable

[jimi]

I'm installing a Garmin radar scanner and have to cut the network cable to get it through the conduit to the chartplotter. Can anyone help with instructions for rejoining the cable as I can seem to find them!

 

[Playtime]

I'm installing a Garmin radar scanner and have to cut the network cable to get it through the conduit to the chartplotter. Can anyone help with instructions for rejoining the cable as I can seem to find them!

This is what the Manual says

 

[jimi]

found the instructions

http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/Marine_Ethernet.pdf

 

[Bloater]

I have done something similar with no resulting problems.

The easiest and cheapest way is NOT to cut the end off the cable and fit a new connector. It is far easier to cut the cable a couple of metres from the end (in an easily accessible place below deck). All you then have to do is either insert a new length of normal CAT5 or 6 network cable and solder the 8 wires back together. If your cable is long enough then you will only have the one join. I have used heat shrinking over mine but it works perfectly OK just using insulation tape. Screening isn't an issue as the cable is basically 4 twisted pairs anyway. You then have the original Garmin moulded end still on the cable.

 

[maby]

I have done something similar with no resulting problems.

The easiest and cheapest way is NOT to cut the end off the cable and fit a new connector. It is far easier to cut the cable a couple of metres from the end (in an easily accessible place below deck). All you then have to do is either insert a new length of normal CAT5 or 6 network cable and solder the 8 wires back together. If your cable is long enough then you will only have the one join. I have used heat shrinking over mine but it works perfectly OK just using insulation tape. Screening isn't an issue as the cable is basically 4 twisted pairs anyway. You then have the original Garmin moulded end still on the cable.

Fully agree - I've done it many times in standard Ethernet and these marine things are effectively the same. Just match up the colours and do a neat job. Mechanical strength is your biggest issue - make sure the joint is well protected and waterproof.

 

[RestlessL]

Another way to join Ethernet cables is to use one of these:

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CXSM315.html

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