Actisense NMEA 0183 Intelligent Multiplexer

NMEA 0183 Intelligent Multiplexer

Eight OPTO-isolated inputs and six ISO-Drive™isolated outputs. Offering device protection and excellent flexibility, all in one product.

The PRO-MUX-2 is rugged, with a stainless steel housing, and provides isolation on all inputs and outputs. With eight NMEA 0183 inputs, six NMEA 0183 outputs, a bi-directional serial port, and an Ethernet port, the PRO-MUX-2 is a perfect solution for larger leisure vessels, commercial shipping, and is a great addition for systems that require type-approved devices.

The PRO-MUX-2 is designed to suit the majority of NMEA 0183 systems, from leisure through to class vessels.

The eight NMEA 0183 inputs can be routed to any of the six NMEA 0183 outputs, providing a highly customizable network. A bi-directional serial port and an Ethernet port allow for simple configuration and diagnostics using Actisense software.

Multiplexers are typically used to combine multiple instruments' data output into a smaller number of outputs. As you can’t connect two talkers to one listener directly, a multiplexer allows for the data to be output through one talker connection.

An example of this could be on a commercial vessel with multiple NMEA 0183 GPS, wind, AIS, and depth instruments. To get all of this data combined and sent to a display or converted via an NGX to NMEA 2000, a PRO-MUX-2 can be used.

With the PRO-MUX-2, the data can be filtered, passed blocked, and monitored, giving greater flexibility and control over all instrument data.

Features:

• 8 OPTO-isolated NMEA 0183 inputs
• 6 ISO-Drive NMEA 0183 outputs
• Bi-directional isolated serial port (can be used for additional NMEA 0183 input/ output)
• 0183 streaming via Ethernet
• Alarm output (N/O and N/C contacts)
• Designed for 12- and 24-volt supply
• Isolation to battery supply
• Configurable input and output baud rates for rate conversion
• Data combining from any input to any output
• 2 independent Autoswitch virtual inputs with priority
• Advanced sentence-based filtering/routing
• Diagnostic LEDs on all inputs and outputs
• Alarm, mode, and Bi-colour Status LEDs
• 2-part pluggable connector system supports both screw and screwless terminals
• DIN rail or Panel mountable
• Advanced statistics are available via a Web Browser

Benefits:

• Quick and easy to install
• Configuration using standard web browser, no PC operating system compatibility issues
• Advanced features solve NMEA 0183 data routing problems
• Fully isolated with ISO-Drive technology for peace of mind
• Easy firmware updates make the device future-proof

Specifications:

• Ethernet port – for configuration, diagnostics, and data streaming
• 8 OPTO-Isolated NMEA 0183 inputs
• 6 ISO-Drive NMEA 0183 outputs
• Advanced-Data Filtering/Routing
• Configurable Input and output baud rates
• Serial port – for configuration, diagnostics, or as an additional NMEA 0183 input/output.
• Free firmware updates make the device future-proof
• Alarm output relay (N/O and N/C contacts available)
• Mode inputs to provide a manual selection of operational mode
• Diagnostic LEDs on all inputs and outputs
• Alarm status LED
• Mode LED
• Bi-colour status LED
• DIN rail or Panel mountable
• Pluggable connectors for quick and easy installation

Want to add NMEA 2000 compatibility? The PRO-NDC-1E2K is now available!

The configuration tool is accessible via any popular web browser (using the Ethernet port) so there are no PC operating system compatibility issues to contend with. Using the web based configuration tool will allow the user to finely tune the exact data available on each output. The default setup is for all data to go to all outputs.

2-part pluggable connectors on the PRO-MUX-2 (screw or screwless terminals available) mean that new devices can easily be installed without the need to remove the PRO-MUX-2 from its mounted location. A professional DIN rail mounting mechanism keeps the PRO-MUX-2 secure in high vibration environments. Helpful LEDs indicate power, data in, data out and the alarm status to aid diagnostics.