PRO-BUF-1 Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Buffer
Adaptable NMEA 0183 Buffer with a variety of operating modes. Provides two OPTO-isolated inputs and twelve ISO-Drive™ outputs, keeping devices safe from hazardous ground loops.
PRO-BUF-1 is reliable, robust and provides isolation on all inputs and outputs as standard. With two NMEA 0183 inputs, twelve NMEA 0183 outputs, a bi-directional serial port and an Ethernet port, the PRO-BUF-1 is a perfect solution for larger leisure vessels and commercial shipping.
PLEASE NOTE: This product is not currently available. Please order the PRO-BUF-2 instead.
The PRO-BUF-1 is designed to suit the majority of NMEA 0183 systems and ready to go ‘out of the box’ by simply hard-wiring the two mode inputs as required. The manually configurable basic modes of operation include variations of buffer modes, autoswitch modes, and combine modes.
For all other configurations, leaving the mode inputs floating selects the ‘User Configuration Mode’. The web browser based configuration tool allows full customisation of the PRO-BUF-1, and is compatible across all popular Operating Systems. The PRO-BUF-1 supports a direct Ethernet connection to a PC without the need for a specialised Ethernet crossover cable.
To make installation quick and simple the PRO-BUF-1 features 2-part pluggable connectors that allow use of screw or screwless terminals, and a professional DIN rail mounting mechanism (DIN rail included).
Helpful LEDs indicate power, data in, data out and the alarm status to aid diagnostics.
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
- A-PRO-BUF-1-BAS-R
Standard configuration with pluggable screw terminals) - A-PRO-BUF-1-BAS-S
Standard configuration with pluggable screwless terminals)
Features
- 2 OPTO-isolated NMEA 0183 inputs
- 12 ISO-Drive™ NMEA 0183 outputs
- Bi-directional isolated serial port (can be used for additional NMEA 0183 input/output)
- Ethernet port
- Alarm output (N/O and N/C contacts)
- Designed for 12 and 24 Volt supply
- Isolation to battery supply
- Browser based configuration tool
- Automatic baud rate matching on inputs
- Independently configurable outputs Provides data combining and autoswitching of inputs
- Alarm and Mode 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
- Works out of the box with pre-defined operating modes
- Configuration using standard web browser, no PC operating system compatibility issues
- Fully isolated with ISO-Drive technology for peace of mind
- Easy firmware updates makes the device future-proof
| Power Supply | ||
| Input supply voltage | 10 to 35 V DC | |
| Input supply current | 325mA 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 | |
| NMEA 0183 Port – Listener & Talker | ||
| Number of Listener / input ports | 2 isolated NMEA 0183 Listeners | |
| Number of Talker / output ports | 12 isolated NMEA 0183 Talkers | |
| Compatibility | Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible | |
| Electrical isolation | 2500 V input to ground, 1500 V output to ground using ISO-Drive™ | |
| Speed / baud rate | 4800 to 38400 bps | |
| Talker output voltage drive | >= 2.1V (differential) into 100 ohm | |
| Talker output current drive | 20 mA maximum per output | |
| Talker output protection | Short circuit and ESD | |
| 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) | |
| Talker data indicator | LED, Orange (Flashes at data rate) | |
| Serial Port | ||
| Number of input ports | 1 isolated input | |
| Number of output ports | 1 isolated output | |
| Compatibility | RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible | |
| Electrical isolation | 2500 V input to ground 1500 V output to ground using ISO-Drive™ | |
| 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 | |
| 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 (upcoming feature) |
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| Connector | RJ45 | |
| Electrical isolation | 2kV | |
| Indicators | Green – Link, Yellow – 100 Mbps | |
| Mode Inputs |
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| Input voltage range | 0 to 35V DC | |
| Protection | Transient overvoltage and ESD protection | |
| Alarm Output |
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| Contacts | Normally open and normally closed | |
| Electrical isolation | 1000V between power supply and contacts | |
| Alarm indicator | LED, red indicates a valid alarm condition | |
| Mechanical | ||
| Housing material | Polycarbonate / ABS blend | |
| Flame retardancy | UL94 – V0 | |
| Weight | 250g | |
| Mounting | DIN rail mount (35mm top hat rail EN 50 022) | |
| Compass safe distance | TBD | |
| Wiring terminals | Pluggable 2/3 way screw or screwless connectors, 5mm pitch, 12 to 30 AWG | |
| Approvals and Certifications | ||
| EMC | IEC 60945 (sections 9 & 10) | |
| CE | 2004/108/EC | |
| Environmental protection | IP44 | |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +70°C | |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C | |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | 0 – 80% RH | |
| Guarantee | 5 years | |
- All inputs, outputs and battery supply electrically isolated to create networks completely safe from ground loops
- Ethernet port – for configuration and diagnostics
- An Alarm output (N/O and N/C contacts)
- Pre-defined modes of operation for quick setup
- ‘User Configuration Mode’ provides a customised
- Diagnostic LEDs (power, data in/out & alarm)
- Designed for 12 and 24 Volt supply
- Pluggable connector system supports both screw and screwless terminals
- Browser based configuration tool means the PRO-BUF-1 can be configured from any operating system
- Automatic baud rate matching on inputs for plug and play operation
- Independently configurable outputs supporting different baud rates from a single device
- ‘Future proof’ easily upgraded firmware
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:
The PRO-BUF-1 is designed to suit the majority of NMEA 0183 systems and ready to go ‘out of the box’ by simply hard-wiring the two mode inputs as required. The manually configurable basic modes of operation include variations of buffer modes, autoswitch modes, and combine modes.
For all other configurations, leaving the mode inputs floating selects the ‘User Configuration Mode’. The web browser based configuration tool allows full customisation of the PRO-BUF-1, and is compatible across all popular Operating Systems. The PRO-BUF-1 supports a direct Ethernet connection to a PC without the need for a specialised Ethernet crossover cable.
To make installation quick and simple the PRO-BUF-1 features 2-part pluggable connectors that allow use of screw or screwless terminals, and a professional DIN rail mounting mechanism (DIN rail included).
Helpful LEDs indicate power, data in, data out and the alarm status to aid diagnostics.
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
- A-PRO-BUF-1-BAS-R
Standard configuration with pluggable screw terminals) - A-PRO-BUF-1-BAS-S
Standard configuration with pluggable screwless terminals)
Features
- 2 OPTO-isolated NMEA 0183 inputs
- 12 ISO-Drive™ NMEA 0183 outputs
- Bi-directional isolated serial port (can be used for additional NMEA 0183 input/output)
- Ethernet port
- Alarm output (N/O and N/C contacts)
- Designed for 12 and 24 Volt supply
- Isolation to battery supply
- Browser based configuration tool
- Automatic baud rate matching on inputs
- Independently configurable outputs Provides data combining and autoswitching of inputs
- Alarm and Mode 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
- Works out of the box with pre-defined operating modes
- Configuration using standard web browser, no PC operating system compatibility issues
- Fully isolated with ISO-Drive technology for peace of mind
- Easy firmware updates makes the device future-proof
| Power Supply | ||
| Input supply voltage | 10 to 35 V DC | |
| Input supply current | 325mA 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 | |
| NMEA 0183 Port – Listener & Talker | ||
| Number of Listener / input ports | 2 isolated NMEA 0183 Listeners | |
| Number of Talker / output ports | 12 isolated NMEA 0183 Talkers | |
| Compatibility | Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible | |
| Electrical isolation | 2500 V input to ground, 1500 V output to ground using ISO-Drive™ | |
| Speed / baud rate | 4800 to 38400 bps | |
| Talker output voltage drive | >= 2.1V (differential) into 100 ohm | |
| Talker output current drive | 20 mA maximum per output | |
| Talker output protection | Short circuit and ESD | |
| 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) | |
| Talker data indicator | LED, Orange (Flashes at data rate) | |
| Serial Port | ||
| Number of input ports | 1 isolated input | |
| Number of output ports | 1 isolated output | |
| Compatibility | RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible | |
| Electrical isolation | 2500 V input to ground 1500 V output to ground using ISO-Drive™ | |
| 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 | |
| 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 (upcoming feature) |
|
| Connector | RJ45 | |
| Electrical isolation | 2kV | |
| Indicators | Green – Link, Yellow – 100 Mbps | |
| Mode Inputs |
||
| Input voltage range | 0 to 35V DC | |
| Protection | Transient overvoltage and ESD protection | |
| Alarm Output |
||
| Contacts | Normally open and normally closed | |
| Electrical isolation | 1000V between power supply and contacts | |
| Alarm indicator | LED, red indicates a valid alarm condition | |
| Mechanical | ||
| Housing material | Polycarbonate / ABS blend | |
| Flame retardancy | UL94 – V0 | |
| Weight | 250g | |
| Mounting | DIN rail mount (35mm top hat rail EN 50 022) | |
| Compass safe distance | TBD | |
| Wiring terminals | Pluggable 2/3 way screw or screwless connectors, 5mm pitch, 12 to 30 AWG | |
| Approvals and Certifications | ||
| EMC | IEC 60945 (sections 9 & 10) | |
| CE | 2004/108/EC | |
| Environmental protection | IP44 | |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +70°C | |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C | |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | 0 – 80% RH | |
| Guarantee | 5 years | |
- All inputs, outputs and battery supply electrically isolated to create networks completely safe from ground loops
- Ethernet port – for configuration and diagnostics
- An Alarm output (N/O and N/C contacts)
- Pre-defined modes of operation for quick setup
- ‘User Configuration Mode’ provides a customised
- Diagnostic LEDs (power, data in/out & alarm)
- Designed for 12 and 24 Volt supply
- Pluggable connector system supports both screw and screwless terminals
- Browser based configuration tool means the PRO-BUF-1 can be configured from any operating system
- Automatic baud rate matching on inputs for plug and play operation
- Independently configurable outputs supporting different baud rates from a single device
- ‘Future proof’ easily upgraded firmware
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:
