Description
Configure the NGX-1 to operate as an NMEA 2000 <–> PC interface, or as a bi-directional NMEA 0183 <–> NMEA 2000 conversion gateway.
NGX-1 NMEA 2000® Dual Gateway
Intelligent Gateway technology enables PC interfacing and NMEA data conversion…
The NGX-1 is an intelligent multi-function gateway, combining the power of our two previous generation products (NGT-1 and NGW-1) into one, cost effective, flexible product.
Configure the NGX-1 to operate as an NMEA 2000 <–> PC interface, or as a bi-directional NMEA 0183 <–> NMEA 2000 conversion gateway.
Full control and visibility of your vessel data using the NGX-1;
- View all NMEA 2000 network data on Actisense NMEA Reader. The device supports every available PGN in the NMEA 2000 standard.
- View converted NMEA 0183 data on Actisense NMEA Reader. The device sports the largest conversion library of any gateway.
- Easily interface with a wide range of PC applications via the NGX-1, such as TimeZero (NMEA 2000) and OpenCPN (NMEA 0183).
- Configure the Actisense EMU-1, NGW-1 and NGX-1 via Actisense Toolkit using an NGX-1.
- Connect legacy NMEA 0183 instruments together with new NMEA 2000 networks, greatly reducing upgrade costs.
FEATURES
- Vital NMEA 2000 diagnostic tool
- USB version is fully isolated to prevent dangerous ground loops
- ISO version has OPTO-isolated input and ISO-Drive™ output for safely interfacing with RS232 or RS422
- Up to 230,400 baud data transfer rate
- Advanced configuration using Actisense Toolkit allows Tx / Rx lists and Tx rates to be set
- Supports Fast Heading at 10Hz
- Multiple diagnostic LEDs
BENEFITS
- Allows all major PC Chartplotter applications to interface with the NMEA 2000 bus
- Provides a rule-enforcing firewall between the PC and the NMEA 2000 bus
- Powerful diagnosis of the NMEA 2000 network using the FREE NMEA Reader software provided
- Configure and flash-update Actisense products on the bus
- Upgrade NMEA 0183 equipment to NMEA 2000
- Allow NMEA 0183 devices to receive vital NMEA 2000 data
- Use the NMEA 2000 bus to multiplex several NMEA 0183 signals together
- Reliable, renowned bi-directional conversion engine
- Supports a wide range of conversions including AIS
- Easily configurable using Actisense Toolkit
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
The NGX-1 is available in two versions:
NGX-1-USB: equipped with a USB cable to allow Plug and Play connectivity with a PC.
NGX-1-ISO: equipped with a bare wire open ended cable, allowing for connectivity to an NMEA 0183 device, or Serial Port / DB-9.
Converting legacy equipment
The most common scenario for an NGX is connecting legacy NMEA 0183 equipment, into modern NMEA 2000 systems.
A perfect example is a vessel with NMEA 0183 GPS, Wind and Depth sensors, but there’s also an NMEA 2000 network with MFDs. Getting the NMEA 0183 data onto the MFD requires the data to be converted and output as NMEA 2000 PGNs.
The NGX will receive, convert and transmit NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data bi-directionally.
Cost is the main benefit here, where an NGX costs only a fraction of an NMEA 2000 GPS for example. Save money, time and space by using an NGX and leave your existing legacy equipment in place.
Connecting to a PC
On-board computers running applications such as TimeZero are becoming more common. To get the data into these NMEA 2000 programs, an interface is required between the NMEA 2000 network and the PC. The NGX will transfer all data to/from an NMEA 2000 network and PC.
Many devices also require configuration on the network, which can be done via the Actisense NGX-1 (if the manufacturer specifies our gateway). Our products such as the EMU-1, NGW-1,NGX-1 are configured via Actisense Toolkit which can be done using an NGX-1.
| Power Supply (NGX-1-ISO / NGX-1-USB) | |
| Supply Voltage (NMEA 2000 Port) | 9 to 30V DC |
| Supply Current (NMEA 2000 Port) | 62mA @ 9V DC |
| Load Equivalent Number (LEN) | 2 |
| Power Supply (USB Variants) | |
| Supply Voltage (NMEA 2000 Port) | 9 to 30V DC |
| Supply Current (USB Host Port) | 10mA @ 5V DC |
| Supply Current (NMEA 2000 Port) | 62mA @ 9V DC |
| Load Equivalent Number (LEN) | 2 |
| NMEA 2000 Port (NGX-1-ISO / NGX-1-USB) | |
| Speed / Baud Rate | 250kbps |
| Connectivity | M12 Male (A coded) |
| ISO Port (NGX-1-ISO) | |
| Compatibility | Full NMEA 0183, RS232 & RS422 compatibility. RS485 Listener compatible |
| Speed/Baud Rate | 4800 to 230400 Baud |
| Output Voltage Drive | >= 2.1V (differential) into 100Ω |
| 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 40VDC |
| Connectivity | 5mm stripped and tinned wire |
| Cable Length | 0.75m |
| USB Port (USB Variant) | |
| Compatibility | USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 |
| Speed / Baud Rate | 4800 to 230400 Baud |
| Connectivity | Male type A plug moulded onto cable |
| Cable Length | 1.8m |
| Isolation | |
| NMEA 2000 Port to ISO Port | Uses IsoDriveTM, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| NMEA 2000 Port to USB Port | Galvanic Isolation, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing Material Body | Flame retardant Polycarbonate |
| Housing Material End Caps | Flame retardant PBT |
| Weight NGX-1-ISO | 112g |
| Weight NGX-1-USB | 113g |
| Approvals and Certifications | |
| NMEA 2000 | NMEA 2000 Certified |
| NMEA 0183 | Meets IEC 61162-1 & 61162-2 Requirements |
| RoHS and REACH | Compliant |
| Module Certification | KCC / BQB / IC / Wi-Fi / NCC / MIC / FCC DSS / FCC DTS / SRRC / CE |
| EMC | EN 60945:2002 Edition 4 (section 9.3) EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 EN 300 328 V2.2.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions FCC Part 15b ICES-003 Iss 7 |
| Environmental Protection | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +70°C |
| Recommended Humidity | 0 to 93% RH @ 40°C |
| Guarantee | 3 years, extended to 5 years upon registration |
- Sends and receives pure NMEA 2000 data
- Configure and flash-update Actisense products on the NMEA 2000 bus
- Use with NMEA Reader to help diagnose network problems
- Provides a rule-enforcing firewall between a PC and an NMEA 2000 bus
- NGX-1-USB and NGX-1-ISO versions available to suit all installations
- Upgrade NMEA 0183 equipment to NMEA 2000
- Allow NMEA 0183 devices to receive vital NMEA 2000 data
- Configure using Toolkit
NETWORK DIAGRAM
Actisense is dedicated to providing up-to-date software and resources for our products. Here are some useful tools and documentation to help you make the most of your product:
Support
Here is a link to our Frequently Asked Questions
Need more help? Visit our Support Centre.
Click here to read our delivery and returns policies.
Click here for our E-Commerce Terms of Sale.
If ordering through your local distributor/dealer, please see their Terms of Sale.
Full control and visibility of your vessel data using the NGX-1;
- View all NMEA 2000 network data on Actisense NMEA Reader. The device supports every available PGN in the NMEA 2000 standard.
- View converted NMEA 0183 data on Actisense NMEA Reader. The device sports the largest conversion library of any gateway.
- Easily interface with a wide range of PC applications via the NGX-1, such as TimeZero (NMEA 2000) and OpenCPN (NMEA 0183).
- Configure the Actisense EMU-1, NGW-1 and NGX-1 via Actisense Toolkit using an NGX-1.
- Connect legacy NMEA 0183 instruments together with new NMEA 2000 networks, greatly reducing upgrade costs.
FEATURES
- Vital NMEA 2000 diagnostic tool
- USB version is fully isolated to prevent dangerous ground loops
- ISO version has OPTO-isolated input and ISO-Drive™ output for safely interfacing with RS232 or RS422
- Up to 230,400 baud data transfer rate
- Advanced configuration using Actisense Toolkit allows Tx / Rx lists and Tx rates to be set
- Supports Fast Heading at 10Hz
- Multiple diagnostic LEDs
BENEFITS
- Allows all major PC Chartplotter applications to interface with the NMEA 2000 bus
- Provides a rule-enforcing firewall between the PC and the NMEA 2000 bus
- Powerful diagnosis of the NMEA 2000 network using the FREE NMEA Reader software provided
- Configure and flash-update Actisense products on the bus
- Upgrade NMEA 0183 equipment to NMEA 2000
- Allow NMEA 0183 devices to receive vital NMEA 2000 data
- Use the NMEA 2000 bus to multiplex several NMEA 0183 signals together
- Reliable, renowned bi-directional conversion engine
- Supports a wide range of conversions including AIS
- Easily configurable using Actisense Toolkit
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
The NGX-1 is available in two versions:
NGX-1-USB: equipped with a USB cable to allow Plug and Play connectivity with a PC.
NGX-1-ISO: equipped with a bare wire open ended cable, allowing for connectivity to an NMEA 0183 device, or Serial Port / DB-9.
Converting legacy equipment
The most common scenario for an NGX is connecting legacy NMEA 0183 equipment, into modern NMEA 2000 systems.
A perfect example is a vessel with NMEA 0183 GPS, Wind and Depth sensors, but there’s also an NMEA 2000 network with MFDs. Getting the NMEA 0183 data onto the MFD requires the data to be converted and output as NMEA 2000 PGNs.
The NGX will receive, convert and transmit NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data bi-directionally.
Cost is the main benefit here, where an NGX costs only a fraction of an NMEA 2000 GPS for example. Save money, time and space by using an NGX and leave your existing legacy equipment in place.
Connecting to a PC
On-board computers running applications such as TimeZero are becoming more common. To get the data into these NMEA 2000 programs, an interface is required between the NMEA 2000 network and the PC. The NGX will transfer all data to/from an NMEA 2000 network and PC.
Many devices also require configuration on the network, which can be done via the Actisense NGX-1 (if the manufacturer specifies our gateway). Our products such as the EMU-1, NGW-1,NGX-1 are configured via Actisense Toolkit which can be done using an NGX-1.
| Power Supply (NGX-1-ISO / NGX-1-USB) | |
| Supply Voltage (NMEA 2000 Port) | 9 to 30V DC |
| Supply Current (NMEA 2000 Port) | 62mA @ 9V DC |
| Load Equivalent Number (LEN) | 2 |
| Power Supply (USB Variants) | |
| Supply Voltage (NMEA 2000 Port) | 9 to 30V DC |
| Supply Current (USB Host Port) | 10mA @ 5V DC |
| Supply Current (NMEA 2000 Port) | 62mA @ 9V DC |
| Load Equivalent Number (LEN) | 2 |
| NMEA 2000 Port (NGX-1-ISO / NGX-1-USB) | |
| Speed / Baud Rate | 250kbps |
| Connectivity | M12 Male (A coded) |
| ISO Port (NGX-1-ISO) | |
| Compatibility | Full NMEA 0183, RS232 & RS422 compatibility. RS485 Listener compatible |
| Speed/Baud Rate | 4800 to 230400 Baud |
| Output Voltage Drive | >= 2.1V (differential) into 100Ω |
| 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 40VDC |
| Connectivity | 5mm stripped and tinned wire |
| Cable Length | 0.75m |
| USB Port (USB Variant) | |
| Compatibility | USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0 |
| Speed / Baud Rate | 4800 to 230400 Baud |
| Connectivity | Male type A plug moulded onto cable |
| Cable Length | 1.8m |
| Isolation | |
| NMEA 2000 Port to ISO Port | Uses IsoDriveTM, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| NMEA 2000 Port to USB Port | Galvanic Isolation, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V |
| Mechanical | |
| Housing Material Body | Flame retardant Polycarbonate |
| Housing Material End Caps | Flame retardant PBT |
| Weight NGX-1-ISO | 112g |
| Weight NGX-1-USB | 113g |
| Approvals and Certifications | |
| NMEA 2000 | NMEA 2000 Certified |
| NMEA 0183 | Meets IEC 61162-1 & 61162-2 Requirements |
| RoHS and REACH | Compliant |
| Module Certification | KCC / BQB / IC / Wi-Fi / NCC / MIC / FCC DSS / FCC DTS / SRRC / CE |
| EMC | EN 60945:2002 Edition 4 (section 9.3) EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 EN 300 328 V2.2.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions FCC Part 15b ICES-003 Iss 7 |
| Environmental Protection | IP67 |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +70°C |
| Recommended Humidity | 0 to 93% RH @ 40°C |
| Guarantee | 3 years, extended to 5 years upon registration |
- Sends and receives pure NMEA 2000 data
- Configure and flash-update Actisense products on the NMEA 2000 bus
- Use with NMEA Reader to help diagnose network problems
- Provides a rule-enforcing firewall between a PC and an NMEA 2000 bus
- NGX-1-USB and NGX-1-ISO versions available to suit all installations
- Upgrade NMEA 0183 equipment to NMEA 2000
- Allow NMEA 0183 devices to receive vital NMEA 2000 data
- Configure using Toolkit
NETWORK DIAGRAM
Actisense is dedicated to providing up-to-date software and resources for our products. Here are some useful tools and documentation to help you make the most of your product:
Support
Here is a link to our Frequently Asked Questions
Need more help? Visit our Support Centre.
Click here to read our delivery and returns policies.
Click here for our E-Commerce Terms of Sale.
If ordering through your local distributor/dealer, please see their Terms of Sale.
