PRO-MUX-1 Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Multiplexer
The Actisense® PRO-MUX-1 is a highly flexible platform that cures many interconnectivity headaches.
Reliable and robust, it provides industry leading isolation on all inputs and outputs as standard, so that connected devices safely avoid hazardous ground loops, the number 1 cause of product failure in NMEA 0183 networks.
Please note: The PRO-MUX-1 has been replaced in the market by the 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.
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-1 (screw or screwless terminals available) mean that new devices can easily be installed without the need to remove the PRO-MUX-1 from its mounted location. A professional DIN rail mounting mechanism keeps the PRO-MUX-1 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)
- A-PRO-MUX-1-BAS-R
Standard configuration with pluggable screw terminals) - A-PRO-MUX-1-BAS-S
Standard configuration with pluggable screwless terminals)
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)
- Ethernet port
- 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 | 250mA 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 |
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| 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 |
| Electrical isolation | 2500 V input to ground, 1500 V output to ground using ISO-Drive™ |
| Speed / baud rate | In1 to In4: up to 38400 bps In5 to In8: 4800 bps Out1: up to 115200 bps Out2 to Out6: up 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) |
| Status indicator | LED, Green / Yellow / Red to indicate status (see user manual) |
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| 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 | 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 |
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| Ethernet Port | |
| Host interface | 10/100BaseT, automatic polarity detection |
| Supported protocols | TCP/IP for configuration and firmware updating. NMEA 0183 over Ethernet coming as a future update |
| Connector | RJ45 |
| Electrical isolation | 2kV |
| Indicators | Green – Link, Yellow – 100 Mbps |
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| Mode Inputs |
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| Input voltage range | 0 to 35V DC |
| Protection | Transient overvoltage and ESD protection |
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| 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 |
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| Mechanical | |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate / ABS blend |
| Flame retardancy | UL94 – V0 |
| Weight | 270g including all screw plugs & shield screw |
| Mounting | DIN rail mount (35mm top hat rail EN 50 022) |
| Compass safe distance | 250mm |
| Wiring terminals | Pluggable 2/3 way screw or screwless connectors, 5mm pitch, 12 to 30 AWG |
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| Approvals and Certifications | |
| EMC | IEC 60945 (sections 9, 10 & 11) |
| CE | 2014/30/EU |
| Environmental protection | IP43 |
| Operating temperature | -15°C to +55°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | 0 – 80% RH |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
- Ethernet port – for configuration and diagnostics. Sharing NMEA 0183 data will be added in a future firmware update
- 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
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 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.
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-1 (screw or screwless terminals available) mean that new devices can easily be installed without the need to remove the PRO-MUX-1 from its mounted location. A professional DIN rail mounting mechanism keeps the PRO-MUX-1 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)
- A-PRO-MUX-1-BAS-R
Standard configuration with pluggable screw terminals) - A-PRO-MUX-1-BAS-S
Standard configuration with pluggable screwless terminals)
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)
- Ethernet port
- 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 | 250mA 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 |
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|
| 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 |
| Electrical isolation | 2500 V input to ground, 1500 V output to ground using ISO-Drive™ |
| Speed / baud rate | In1 to In4: up to 38400 bps In5 to In8: 4800 bps Out1: up to 115200 bps Out2 to Out6: up 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) |
| Status indicator | LED, Green / Yellow / Red to indicate status (see user manual) |
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|
| 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 | 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 |
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|
| Ethernet Port | |
| Host interface | 10/100BaseT, automatic polarity detection |
| Supported protocols | TCP/IP for configuration and firmware updating. NMEA 0183 over Ethernet coming as a future update |
| 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 | 270g including all screw plugs & shield screw |
| Mounting | DIN rail mount (35mm top hat rail EN 50 022) |
| Compass safe distance | 250mm |
| 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 & 11) |
| CE | 2014/30/EU |
| Environmental protection | IP43 |
| Operating temperature | -15°C to +55°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | 0 – 80% RH |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
- Ethernet port – for configuration and diagnostics. Sharing NMEA 0183 data will be added in a future firmware update
- 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
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:
