Actisense NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Gateway, with PC interface (ISO connection)

The Actisense NGX-1-ISO is an intelligent multifunction gateway designed to connect legacy NMEA 0183 equipment with modern NMEA 2000 networks.

It can be configured as a bi-directional conversion gateway, translating compatible NMEA 0183 sentences into NMEA 2000 PGNs and converting NMEA 2000 data for use by NMEA 0183 equipment.

This allows existing GPS receivers, wind instruments, depth sounders, AIS equipment and other compatible NMEA 0183 devices to share information with NMEA 2000 multifunction displays and instruments.

The ISO version features a bare-wire cable with an opto-isolated input and protected Actisense ISO-Drive output. It supports direct connections to NMEA 0183, RS232 and RS422 equipment and can operate as an RS485 listener.

Advanced configuration is available through Actisense Toolkit, allowing installers to configure transmit and receive data lists and transmission rates. The NGX-1 can also be used with Actisense NMEA Reader for network data viewing and fault diagnosis.

Key Features

• Bi-directional NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 conversion
• Connects legacy instruments to modern NMEA 2000 systems
• Opto-isolated NMEA 0183 input
• Protected Actisense ISO-Drive output
• Compatible with NMEA 0183, RS232 and RS422
• RS485 listener compatibility
• Supports data rates from 4,800 to 230,400 baud
• Supports fast-heading data at up to 10Hz
• Integrated 0.8-metre bare-wire ISO cable
• Advanced configuration through Actisense Toolkit
• Configurable transmit and receive data lists
• Supports a wide conversion library, including compatible AIS data
• Multiple diagnostic LEDs
• Compatible with Actisense NMEA Reader
• Can configure and update compatible Actisense products
• NMEA 2000 certified
• Rugged IP67-rated housing
• Low power consumption

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

• Connecting an NMEA 0183 GPS to an NMEA 2000 network
• Retaining existing wind, depth or heading instruments during an upgrade
• Sharing NMEA 2000 data with legacy NMEA 0183 equipment
• Integrating compatible AIS information between network formats
• Connecting the network to a computer through a suitable serial interface
• Viewing and diagnosing NMEA data with Actisense NMEA Reader
• Configuring compatible Actisense products through Actisense Toolkit

Important Information

The NGX-1-ISO has an open-ended bare-wire connection for NMEA 0183, RS232 or RS422 equipment. It does not include a USB connection. For direct plug-and-play USB computer connectivity, select the NGX-1-USB version.

The NGX-1-ISO does not provide Wi-Fi connectivity. Although its hardware may contain a wireless module, Wi-Fi is disabled on this model.

The gateway requires an existing, correctly powered and terminated NMEA 2000 network. Available conversions depend on the NMEA 0183 sentences and NMEA 2000 PGNs supported by the connected equipment.