{"product_id":"mercury-tee-nmea-2k-8m0204742","title":"Mercury – NMEA 2000 T-Connector | Network Expansion Tee | 8M0204742","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eMercury – NMEA 2000 T-Connector | Network Expansion Tee | 8M0204742\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eThe Mercury 8M0204742 NMEA 2000 Tee gives you a simple, reliable way to add a new device to your N2K backbone. Whether you’re installing a sensor, a display, or an engine gateway, this standard Tee provides the proper branch connection without clutter or guesswork. It’s built to NMEA 2000 specifications and drops directly into any 5-pin network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eStandard N2K Tee –\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates a clean branch point for adding NMEA 2000 devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e5-Pin Compatibility –\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with any NMEA 2000–compliant connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eBackbone + Drop Layout –\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports the required “trunk-and-drop” network structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"807\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eOEM Marine Build –\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, sealed construction suited for vibration and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"839\"\u003ePlug-and-Play Expansion –\u003c\/strong\u003e No rewiring—just plug the Tee inline and connect your device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eAll NMEA 2000 networks and devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eSmartCraft gateways, MFDs, sensors, autopilot components, and other N2K modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eStandard 5-pin Micro-C style connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eThis Tee lets you expand your backbone the right way—keeping the network neat, compliant, and easy to troubleshoot. It provides a stable connection point for drops while maintaining proper backbone continuity. Whether you’re adding a single device or building out a larger network, this Tee is a reliable building block that keeps everything organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eQuality matters in NMEA 2000 networks. Mercury’s OEM Tee ensures tight connector engagement, proper pin alignment, and long-term durability. Off-brand fittings often loosen or fail under vibration, leading to communication dropouts. The OEM connector gives you dependable performance across the entire network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eQ1: What does this Tee do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eIt adds a branch connection so you can plug an NMEA 2000 device into the backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eQ2: Is it compatible with non-Mercury equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eYes—it's fully standard NMEA 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eQ3: Does it include a terminator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eNo. Terminators are installed at the ends of the backbone, not on the Tee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eQ4: Can I chain multiple Tees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eYes, as long as the overall network follows NMEA 2000 layout rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eQ5: Is installation simple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eVery—insert the Tee into the backbone and connect your drop cable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935100752163,"sku":"8M0204742","price":34.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV901550.jpg?v=1720535046","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-tee-nmea-2k-8m0204742","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}