Actisense NGT-1 NMEA 2000 to PC Interface

Interface your PC to the NMEA 2000 bus with a functional firewall gateway.

The Actisense NMEA 2000 to PC Interface (NGT-1) provides an easy way to link a PC to an NMEA 2000 network. The NGT-1 makes it possible for software applications to read from and write to the NMEA 2000 bus whilst maintaining network integrity. Enables software developers to create feature rich software applications that can fully interact with an NMEA 2000 network all of its data. With Actisense NMEA Reader, it is also becomes a vital NMEA 2000 diagnostic tool.

Actisense NGT-1 NMEA 2000 to PC Interface Features:

• Able to transfer all NMEA 2000 PGNs
  
• Firewall enforces NMEA 2000 bus rules
  
• Galvanic Opto-isolation between the PC and the NMEA 2000 network
  
• ISO variant: ISO-Drive™ output compatible with RS422 and RS232
  
• Transfer list for selecting which NMEA 2000 PGNs are sent and received
  
• Free Firmware updates provided when new features are added - update in the field via PC
  
• Pre-fitted cables for ease of installation
  
• Screw terminals for easy installation of custom cables if required
  
• Two available variants for different installation situations (see part code list on next page)
  
• Free SDK for software developers
  
• NMEA 2000 certification of software not mandatory; no certification cost
  
• Only required to purchase NMEA 2000 Appendix B to develop software
  
• Reduced software development time with Windows API
  
• Suitable for Windows, MAC and Linux applications
  
• Suitable for PC, mobile or embedded systems
  
• NMEA 'Third Party Gateway' status pending

Actisense NGT-1 NMEA 2000 to PC Interface Specifications:

Parameter	Description
Power Supply (ISO variant)
Supply Voltage (NMEA 2000 Port)	10 to 35V DC
Supply Current (NMEA 2000 Port)	35mA @ 12V DC
LEN	1 (50 mA maximum)
Power Supply (USB Variant)
Supply Voltage (NMEA 2000 Port)	10 to 35V DC
Supply Current (USB Host Port)	85mA @ 5V DC
Supply Current (NMEA 2000 Port)	10mA @ 12V DC
LEN	1 (50 mA maximum)
Mechanical
Housing Material Lid	Polycarbonate
Housing Material Base	ABS
Weight NGT-1-ISO	220g
Weight NGT-1-USB	210g
Approvals and Certifications
Fully NMEA 2000 Certified	Meets all IEC 61162-3 requirements
EMC	IEC 60945 (sections 9, 10 and 11.5)
Environmental Protection	IP54
Operating Temperature	-20 degreesC to +55 degreesC
Storage Temperature	-30 degreesC to +70 degreesC
Recommended Humidity	0-93% RH
Guarantee	3 years
NMEA 2000 Port (All Variants)
Compatibility	Fully NMEA 2000 certified
Galvanic Isolation	Refer to 'PC port' ro 'USB port'
Speed/Baud	250kbps
Connectivity	M12 Male (A polarised) connector moulded on cable
Cable Length NMEA 2000	1.5m
Cable Length STNG Adapter	0.4m (1.9m with NMEA 2000 cable connected)
PC Port (ISO Variant)
Compatibility	Fully RS232 and RS422 compatible
Galvanic Isolation	2500V input to ground 1500V output to ground using ISO-Drive
Speed/Baud Rate	4800 to 11500 Baud
Output Voltage Drive	>=2.1V (differential) into 100Ohm
Output Current Drive	20mA max
Output Protection	Short circuit and ESD
Input Voltage Tolerance	-15V to +15V continuous -35V to +35V short term (<1 second)
Input Protection	Current limited and overdrive protection to 40V DC
Connectivity	5mm stripped and tinned wire
Cable Length	1.5m
USB Port (USB Variant)
Compatibility	USB V1.1 and V2.0
Galvanic Isolation	2500v input to ground
Speed/Baud Rate	4800 to 230400 Baud
Connectivity	Male type A plug moulded onto cable
Cable Length	1.5m
Drivers (Latest OS)	Windows XP, Vista 7, 8 and MAC OS X supplied on CD and NGT-1 Downloads page