Installation manual

NMEA 2000 Connection
NMEA 2000 network is
opto-isolated from the USB
connection to offer 2500 volts
of protection
NMEA 2000 current draw
20 mA typical
Terminal block available for
user cable connection
Cable length 1.5 metres
USB Specification
v1.1 and v2.0 compliant
Up and downstream buffers
for smoother data transfer
Current draw 30 mA typical
Baud rates 4800 to 230400
Cable length 1.8 metres
System Requirements
Supported OS’s: Windows
(2000, XP and Vista) and
MAC OS X (check website for
other versions)
USB drivers included on CD
Environmental
Recommended operating
temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Splash proof plastic casing
provided with sealing cable
glands certified to IP54
Stainless steel case screws
Humidity: 0-80% RH
Guarantee
3 years return to base
Certifications
CE (EN60945)
Tested and certified NMEA
2000 compliant
Specifications
Active Research Limited, Unit 5 Wessex Trade Centre, Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, UK, BH12 3PF
Telephone: +44 (0)1202 746682 Fax: +44 (0)1202 746683
Actisense on the Web: For advice, support and product details
E-mail: support@actisense.com Website: www.actisense.com
“Actisense” is a registered trademark of Active Research Limited.
The NGT-1-USB enables software
certified to work with the Actisense
interface standard to talk to devices
on an NMEA 2000 network.
NMEA 2000 network data is freely
available to any Actisense certified
PC software to display.
As an NMEA certified firewall, the
NGT-1 allows NMEA 2000 data to be
sent from the PC to control any
NMEA 2000 devices on the network.
The NGT-1-USB’s isolated USB
connection makes it one of the best
and safest ways to connect your
computer to an NMEA 2000 network.
Just connect and relax, knowing that
Actisense has it secured.
Benefits
All NMEA 2000 instruments on the
network can receive data sent from
compatible PC software
Compatible PC software can receive
data from any NMEA 2000 instrument
Electrical isolation separates the two
networks, protecting against ground
loop faults. This creates a protected
computer and a safe installation
Free Actisense diagnostic software
shows what data and devices are on
the NMEA 2000 network
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USB 1.1 & 2.0