Pro NMEA 0183 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.

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
• 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

Technical Specifications:

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

• Compass Safe Distance - 175mm
• Type Approval Certificate - RINA
• Operating Temperature - -25 to +70°C
• Storage Temperature - -40 to +85°C
• Relative Humidity (RH) - 95% @ 55°C
• Environmental Protection - IP40
• Guarantee - 5 Years

Specifications:

• Data Interface: NMEA 0183