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The Actisense Toolkit software application allows upgrade/downgrade of firmware in an EMU-1, PRO-BUF-2, PRO-MUX-2 and PRO-NDC-1E, plus full configuration of an EMU-1, NGX-1 and NGW-1. Please read the separate release notes text file to understand what has changed and if the updates are of interest to you. PLEASE NOTE: This version of Toolkit requires your NGT-1 to be updated with the latest firmware.
The Actisense Toolkit software application allows upgrade/downgrade of firmware in an EMU-1, PRO-BUF-2, PRO-MUX-2 and PRO-NDC-1E, plus full configuration of an EMU-1, NGX-1 and NGW-1. Please read the separate release notes text file to understand what has changed and if the updates are of interest to you. PLEASE NOTE: This version of Toolkit requires your NGT-1 to be updated with the latest firmware.
A USB driver pre-installer for use with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Windows 11. Run to install both the USB driver (visible in the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" section of Device manager) and the Virtual COM port driver (visible in the "Ports (COM & LPT)" section of Device Manager).
RoHS Certificate for the NGW-1.
Release Notes that describe the changes to Actisense Toolkit. Read to understand if the changes to latest Actisense Toolkit are of interest to you.
There are several variants of the NGW-1, so we’ve created the below guide to help you select the product that’s right for you.
USB Drivers
Actisense USB Drivers (Win XP-Vista-7-8-10-11) – V2.12.06
More info ZIP- 2.3 MB
Download A USB driver pre-installer for use with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Run to install both the USB driver (visible in the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" section of Device manager) and the Virtual COM port driver (visible in the "Ports (COM & LPT)" section of Device Manager). **Use this version if you encounter any issues with V2.12.28.
The EBL Reader software application can view and decode any EBL log file recorded by NMEA Reader or Actisense Toolkit. These recorded data files enable basic diagnosis and analysis of NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 network issues. It now has added support for the new CAN-Raw (BST-95) message format that is used for all data logging on Actisense W2K-1 - refer to help documentation for full details of changes.
NMEA Data Conversion needn't be confusing. Let Actisense demysitfy everything you ever wanted to know about creating hybrid NMEA networks.
View the EU Declaration of Conformity for the NGW-1 (USB) NMEA 2000 Gateway.
View the EU Declaration of Conformity for the NGW-1 (ISO) NMEA 2000 Gateway.
Version 3.2 of the manual that details everything you need to know about installing and configuring all variants of the NGW-1.
Electronic version of the NGW-1 Quick Start Guide (QSG) that was provided in printed form with the product.
Details all conversions that are possible with NGW-1 firmware v2.660. Actisense Toolkit can be used to enable/disable each conversion and define the transmit rates.
Release notes detail all changes that have happened between releases. Please read to understand if NGW-1 firmware v2.660 is of interest to you.
ActiPatch PC software that updates the firmware inside an NGW-1-STNG to 'Standard configuration' v2.660. For full details of how to perform this update, consult the NGW-1 User Manual.
ActiPatch PC software that updates the firmware inside an NGW-1-STNG to 'AIS configuration' v2.660. For full details of how to perform this update, consult the NGW-1 User Manual.
ActiPatch PC software that updates the firmware inside an NGW-1-USB to 'Standard configuration' v2.690. For full details of how to perform this update, consult the NGW-1 User Manual.
ActiPatch PC software that updates the firmware inside an NGW-1-USB to 'AIS configuration' v2.660. For full details of how to perform this update, consult the NGW-1 User Manual.
ActiPatch PC software that updates the firmware inside an NGW-1-ISO to 'Standard configuration' v2.660. For full details of how to perform this update, consult the NGW-1 User Manual.
ActiPatch PC software that updates the firmware inside an NGW-1-ISO to 'AIS configuration' v2.660. For full details of how to perform this update, consult the NGW-1 User Manual.
A USB driver pre-installer for use with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Run to install both the USB driver (visible in the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" section of Device manager) and the Virtual COM port driver (visible in the "Ports (COM & LPT)" section of Device Manager).
Manuals
Actisense USB Drivers Install Manual (Win XP-Vista-7-8-10-11)
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Download Details how to use the USB driver pre-installer and how to configure the Virtual COM port driver once installed.
The datasheet provides an overview of the NGW-1 features and abilities.
The list of conversions that the NGW-1 'Standard' firmware v2.420 is capable of handling. Details exactly what NMEA 0183 sentences can be converted into NMEA 2000 messages, and what NMEA 2000 messages can be converted into NMEA 0183 sentences.
The list of conversions that the NGW-1 'AIS' firmware v2.420 is capable of handling. Details exactly what NMEA 0183 sentences can be converted into NMEA 2000 messages, and what NMEA 2000 messages can be converted into NMEA 0183 sentences.
The NMEA Reader software application allows NGT-1 owners to view and decode NMEA 2000 information directly from the NMEA 2000 network, plus the ability to view and decode NMEA 0183 data (typically via a USG-1 or NGW-1). The EBL Reader software utility allows any EBL log files recorded by Actisense NMEA Reader & Actisense Toolkit to be viewed and analysed at leisure. Vital for diagnosing network issues remotely. The NMEA Reader & EBL Reader software applications enable anyone to become an NMEA master and diagnose their own networks.
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