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- Page 1 Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Buffer PRO-BUF-1 User Manual Issue 1.00...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Buffer - PRO-BUF-1 Contents Introduction ..........................4 Installation Warnings ......................4 Software Updates ........................4 Features ..........................5 Before getting started ......................6 Terminals ..........................6 Screw Connector ........................6 Screwless Connector ......................6 Connections .........................6 Power Supply ........................6 NMEA 0183 Talker and Listener Designations ..............7 OPTO Inputs ........................7 ISO-Drive Outputs .......................7 RF Ground Connection ......................7... -
Page 4: Introduction
The PRO-BUF-1 units have built-in firmware which is held in flash memory, allowing quick and easy upgrades using the latest Actisense Toolkit or ActiPatch. It is highly recommended that the firmware is kept up to date in the PRO-BUF-1. The PRO-BUF-1 firmware version can be viewed on the PRO-BUF-1 Configuration Tool ‘Home’ page, in the ‘Main Application’... -
Page 5: Features
Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Buffer - PRO-BUF-1 Features • 2 x NMEA 0183 OPTO-isolated inputs • 12 x NMEA 0183 ISO-Drive™ isolated outputs • 1 x bi-directional and fully isolated serial port • 1 x Ethernet port • 1 x Alarm output (N/O and N/C contacts). Operates on failure of primary input in Autoswitch mode • Pre-defined modes of operation •... -
Page 6: Before Getting Started
RANGE Before getting started The wire colours used in this manual are in accordance with the NMEA 0183 specification (v.4.10, June 2014) and are for illustration purposes only. Please ensure you check the wiring colours in the installation instructions for the devices you wish to interface to the PRO-BUF-1. -
Page 7: Nmea 0183 Talker And Listener Designations
Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Buffer - PRO-BUF-1 NMEA 0183 Talker and Listener Designations The NMEA have updated the NMEA 0183 specification to ensure a consistent naming convention is used for labelling ports. The designation follows the same rules as used for Rx and Tx labelling but uses Talker and Listener instead. -
Page 8: Serial
RANGE Serial The connections for a standard RS232 cable are: RS232 Cable: PRO-BUF-1: TX (pin 3) ‘IN’ RX (pin 2) ‘OUT’ GND (pin 5) ‘COM’ The connections for a null modem cable are: Null Modem Cable: PRO-BUF-1: TX (pin 2) ‘IN’... -
Page 9: Mounting The Pro-Buf-1
Latch down Bulkhead Mounting Actisense recommends the PRO-BUF-1 is installed using the DIN rail supplied for the most secure installation. However, the PRO-BUF-1 can be secured to a bulkhead using the two screw catches on the reverse of the PRO-BUF-1 shown in the diagram below. -
Page 10: Operating Modes
For a list of modes and how to set them up, refer to the ‘Mode Table’ sheet included with the PRO-BUF-1 or available from the PRO-BUF-1 ‘Downloads’ page on the Actisense website. System Block Diagrams Buffer Mode 2 Buffer Mode 3... -
Page 11: Direct Connections Or Basic Ethernet Networks
Professional NMEA 0183 Intelligent Buffer - PRO-BUF-1 Direct connections or basic Ethernet networks If the PRO-BUF-1 is connected directly to a PC (or the Ethernet network does not have a DHCP server), the PRO-BUF-1 will communicate using auto-IP by default. The auto-IP process can take up to 60 seconds to complete. The PC’s “Local Area Connection”... -
Page 12: Configuration Tool
RANGE Configuration Tool The default page displayed is the PRO-BUF-1 Configuration Tool ‘Home’ page. We strongly suggest bookmarking the ‘Home’ page in your web browser to allow quick and easy future access. To access any of the PRO-BUF-1 setup pages, the user is required to log-in. This prevents unauthorised user access from modifying the PRO-BUF-1 configuration. - Page 13 ‘Downloads’ page on the Actisense website. • For PC connections, the Actisense NMEA Reader application can be used to view if any data is present on a Talker output. NMEA Reader is included on the CD and the latest version available from the PRO-BUF-1 ‘Downloads’...
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Page 14: Technical Support And The Returns Procedure
If the troubleshooting guide did not help resolve the problem and an error persists, please contact Actisense Technical Support to help trace the issue before considering the return of the product. If the Actisense support engineer concludes that the PRO-BUF-1 unit should be returned to Actisense, a ‘Return Merchandise Authorisation’... -
Page 15: Product Dimensions
Contacts Normally open and normally closed Product Code Description Electrical isolation 1000V between power supply and contacts PRO-BUF-1-BAS-R Standard configuration with pluggable screw terminals Alarm indicator LED, red indicates a valid alarm condition PRO-BUF-1-BAS-S Standard configuration with pluggable screwless terminals ©... - Page 16 RANGE 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 16 © 2016 Active Research Limited...
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