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- Page 1 USB to Serial Gateway USG-2 User Manual Issue 1.00...
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Page 2: Important Notices
Actisense products are intended for use in a marine environment, primarily for below deck use. If a product is to be used in a more severe environment, such use may be considered misuse under the Active Research Ltd guarantee. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
USB to Serial Gateway - USG-2 Contents Important Notices ...................... 2 Trademarks and Registered Trademarks ..............2 Fair Use Statement ....................2 Technical Accuracy ..................... 2 Product Registration ....................2 Product Guarantee ..................... 2 Product Disposal ......................2 Introduction ....................... 4 Solving ground loops .................... -
Page 4: Introduction
(B/-) connected to the computer’s ground as part of a data connection. This will at the very least fail to work and at the worst, damage the NMEA 0183 device, computer or both. In contrast, the fully isolated Actisense USG-2 can safely have its negative data line (B/-) connected to ground (if required) without issue. -
Page 5: Features
USG-2 take the strain. Software updates The USG-2 does not have built-in firmware so it does not require updates. Actisense provides free access to the latest USB drivers on the Actisense website, www.actisense.com. © 2015 Active Research Limited... -
Page 6: Nmea 0183 Interfacing
(than the mandatory since 1990, opto-isolated “Differential” method). The Actisense USG-2 solves all these NMEA 0183 connection issues by having inputs and outputs that are totally compliant with both systems and which float independently from each ground at all times. -
Page 7: Before Getting Started
NMEA 0183 Talker ‘TX B/-’ or ‘NMEA OUT B/-’ Bi-directional Connections If connecting an NMEA 0183 Talker as well as an NMEA 0183 Listener to the USG-2, both devices must communicate at the same baud rate and be connected as above. -
Page 8: Inserting The Strain Relief Clip
On PC’s with an internet connection, USB drivers should be downloaded and installed automatically. Otherwise USB drivers can be downloaded from the USG-2 downloads web page or are available on the CD provided. To install the USB drivers, please refer to the USB Driver Install Manual. -
Page 9: Using The Usb Com Port
Operating System (OS). Instructions for how to do this will vary depending on your PC OS, for Windows OS refer to Device Manager’s ‘Ports’ section. Step 2: The COM port must be opened at the same baud rate as the NMEA 0183 device connected to the USG-2. LED Behaviour... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
USG-2 hardware and any other devices should be checked as a matter of course, before continuing with this guide. Status LEDs The USG-2 is fitted with three LEDs that can be a useful aid to fault diagnosis. Please refer to “LED Behavior” on page of this manual for the normal LED operation. -
Page 11: Product Specification
USB to Serial Gateway - USG-2 NMEA 0183 Port - Talker & Listener Power Supply (USB) Number of Listener / input Supply voltage 5VDC (from USB host) One isolated NMEA 0183 Listener ports Supply current 50mA @ 5VDC Number of Talker / output... - Page 12 Active Research Ltd Unit 5, Wessex Trade Centre Ringwood Road Poole, Dorset UK, BH12 3PF Tel: +44 (0)1202 746682 sales@actisense.com Email: www.actisense.com Web: ® Page 12 © 2015 Active Research Limited...
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