PRO-MUX-2 Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Multiplexer
Eight OPTO-isolated inputs and six ISO-Drive™isolated outputs. Offering device protection and excellent flexibility, all in one product.
Introducing the Actisense® PRO-MUX-2, the intelligent, type-approved PRO range multiplexer.
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 customisable network. A bi-directional serial port and an Ethernet port allow for simple configuration and diagnostics using Actisense software.
Want to add NMEA 2000 compatibility? Our 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.
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
- PRO-MUX-2
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 or 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 LED’s
- 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 makes the device future-proof
| Power Supply | |
| Input Supply Voltage | 9 to 35 V DC |
| Input Supply Current | 220mA max @ 12V DC (all outputs @ full drive into 100 ohm loads) |
| Input Protection | Continuous reverse polarity, transient overvoltage and ESD protection |
| Power Indicator | LED, Blue – indicates unit is functioning correctly |
| Input Supply Connector | Pluggable 2-way screw terminal, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| NMEA 0183 Port – Listener & Talker | |
| Number of Listener / Input Ports | 8 isolated NMEA 0183 Listeners |
| Number of Talker / Output Ports | 6 isolated NMEA 0183 Talkers |
| Compatibility | Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible |
| Speed / baud rate | 4800 to 38400 bps |
| Talker Output Voltage Drive | >= 2.2V (differential) into 100 ohm |
| Talker Output Current Drive | 20 mA maximum per output |
| Talker Output Protection | Short circuit and ESD |
| Talker Data Indicator | LED, Orange (Flashes at data rate) |
| Listener Input Voltage Tolerance | -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second) |
| Listener Input Protection | Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC and ESD protection |
| Listener Data Indicator | LED, Green (Flashes to indicate valid input) |
| Connectors | Pluggable 2/3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Serial Port | |
| Compatibility | RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible |
| Speed / baud rate | 4800 to 115200 bps |
| Output Voltage Drive | >= 2.1V (differential) into 100 ohm |
| Output Current Drive | 20 mA max. |
| Output Protection | Short circuit and ESD |
| Input Voltage Tolerance | -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second) |
| Input Protection | Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC and ESD protection |
| Data Indicators | LED’s: Green = Receive, Orange = Transmit |
| Connectors | Pluggable 3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Ethernet Port | |
| Host Interface | 10/100BaseT, automatic polarity detection |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP for configuration and firmware updating |
| TCP/IP and UDP for NMEA 0183 comms | |
| Indicators | Green = Link/Activity, Yellow = 100 Mbps |
| Connector | RJ45 |
| Isolation | |
| NMEA 0183 Listener | OPTO-Isolated, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| NMEA 0183 Talker | Uses IsoDrive™, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Serial Port | Uses IsoDrive™, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Alarm Relay | Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Ethernet Port | 2kV for 60s |
| Mode Inputs | |
| Input Voltage Range | 0 to 35V DC |
| Protection | Transient overvoltage and ESD protection |
| Connectors | Pluggable 2-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Alarm Output | |
| Contacts | Common, Normally Open and Normally Closed |
| Alarm Indicator | LED, Red indicates a valid alarm condition |
| Contact Ratings | 35VAC / 50VDC |
| Connectors | Pluggable 3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 210mm (W) x 128mm (H) x 27mm (D) |
| Weight | 540g |
| Mounting | Bulkhead mount or DIN rail mount (DIN kit 1) |
| Approvals and Certifications | |
| EMC | IEC 60945:2002-08, DNVGL-CG-0339:2019 & IACS UR E10 Rev7 |
| Compass Safe Distance | 175mm |
| Type Approval Certificate | TBD |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | 95% @ 55°C |
| Environmental Protection | IP40 |
| Guarantee | 5 Years |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
- 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 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
Click here for useful downloads for PRO-MUX-2
The eight NMEA 0183 inputs can be routed to any of the six NMEA 0183 outputs, providing a highly customisable network. A bi-directional serial port and an Ethernet port allow for simple configuration and diagnostics using Actisense software.
Want to add NMEA 2000 compatibility? Our 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.
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
- PRO-MUX-2
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 or 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 LED’s
- 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 makes the device future-proof
| Power Supply | |
| Input Supply Voltage | 9 to 35 V DC |
| Input Supply Current | 220mA max @ 12V DC (all outputs @ full drive into 100 ohm loads) |
| Input Protection | Continuous reverse polarity, transient overvoltage and ESD protection |
| Power Indicator | LED, Blue – indicates unit is functioning correctly |
| Input Supply Connector | Pluggable 2-way screw terminal, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| NMEA 0183 Port – Listener & Talker | |
| Number of Listener / Input Ports | 8 isolated NMEA 0183 Listeners |
| Number of Talker / Output Ports | 6 isolated NMEA 0183 Talkers |
| Compatibility | Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible |
| Speed / baud rate | 4800 to 38400 bps |
| Talker Output Voltage Drive | >= 2.2V (differential) into 100 ohm |
| Talker Output Current Drive | 20 mA maximum per output |
| Talker Output Protection | Short circuit and ESD |
| Talker Data Indicator | LED, Orange (Flashes at data rate) |
| Listener Input Voltage Tolerance | -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second) |
| Listener Input Protection | Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC and ESD protection |
| Listener Data Indicator | LED, Green (Flashes to indicate valid input) |
| Connectors | Pluggable 2/3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Serial Port | |
| Compatibility | RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible |
| Speed / baud rate | 4800 to 115200 bps |
| Output Voltage Drive | >= 2.1V (differential) into 100 ohm |
| Output Current Drive | 20 mA max. |
| Output Protection | Short circuit and ESD |
| Input Voltage Tolerance | -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second) |
| Input Protection | Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC and ESD protection |
| Data Indicators | LED’s: Green = Receive, Orange = Transmit |
| Connectors | Pluggable 3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Ethernet Port | |
| Host Interface | 10/100BaseT, automatic polarity detection |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP for configuration and firmware updating |
| TCP/IP and UDP for NMEA 0183 comms | |
| Indicators | Green = Link/Activity, Yellow = 100 Mbps |
| Connector | RJ45 |
| Isolation | |
| NMEA 0183 Listener | OPTO-Isolated, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| NMEA 0183 Talker | Uses IsoDrive™, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Serial Port | Uses IsoDrive™, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Alarm Relay | Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Ethernet Port | 2kV for 60s |
| Mode Inputs | |
| Input Voltage Range | 0 to 35V DC |
| Protection | Transient overvoltage and ESD protection |
| Connectors | Pluggable 2-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Alarm Output | |
| Contacts | Common, Normally Open and Normally Closed |
| Alarm Indicator | LED, Red indicates a valid alarm condition |
| Contact Ratings | 35VAC / 50VDC |
| Connectors | Pluggable 3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG) |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing Material | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 210mm (W) x 128mm (H) x 27mm (D) |
| Weight | 540g |
| Mounting | Bulkhead mount or DIN rail mount (DIN kit 1) |
| Approvals and Certifications | |
| EMC | IEC 60945:2002-08, DNVGL-CG-0339:2019 & IACS UR E10 Rev7 |
| Compass Safe Distance | 175mm |
| Type Approval Certificate | TBD |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | 95% @ 55°C |
| Environmental Protection | IP40 |
| Guarantee | 5 Years |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
- 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 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
Click here for useful downloads for PRO-MUX-2
