Actisense PRO-NDC-1E User Manual

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Professional Type Approved
NMEA
0183 Multiplexer
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Install/User Manual
Issue 1.0
1
Active Research Ltd 2022

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  • Page 1 Connect without limits Professional Type Approved NMEA 0183 Multiplexer ® Install/User Manual Issue 1.0 Active Research Ltd 2022...
  • Page 2 Product Guarantee The unit should always be used in conjunction with appropriately approved, shielded cable All Actisense products are provided with a 5 year and connectors as per NMEA 0400 to ensure guarantee upon registration. To register your compliance. A declaration of conformity is product, visit https://actisense.com/product-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Type Approved NMEA Multiplexer - PRO-NDC-1E Contents Page • Introduction • Installation Warnings • Software Updates • Features • NMEA wire colour coding • Terminal Connections • Powering the PRO-NDC-1 • Serial Port Connections • Ethernet Connection • RF Ground connection •...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Warning 3: Installation Code of Practice When wiring the power supply to the PRO-NDC-1E ensure the isolation switch is off. Wiring the PRO- NCD-1E while the connection is live may damage the PRO-NDC-1E and is in breach of the guarantee.
  • Page 5: Features

    Type Approved NMEA Multiplexer - PRO-NDC-1E Features • Type-Approved (RINA) • 5x Configurable Opto-isolated inputs. • 2x Configurable ISO-Drive™ isolated outputs. • 1x Bi-directional, configurable, isolated serial port • Automatic baud rate matching on inputs • Advanced data filtering/routing. • Free firmware updates making the device “future-proof”...
  • Page 6: Terminal Connections

    Power Serial Port PRO-NDC-1E Connections Terminals The PRO-NDC-1E comes supplied with high quality 2-way and 3-way rising clamp connectors which are tightened with screws. Screwless spring-loaded connectors are also available as a optional extra and are available via your distributor.
  • Page 7: Serial Port Connections

    (Pin numbers refer to a standard DB9 connector) USB - Serial Port Connections • Should you require to connect your PRO-NDC-1 to a PC via a USB connection, Actisense have provided a way to achieve this using our USBKIT-PRO (Universal Serial adaptor) which contains a USB-SERIAL converter with the necessary Rx/Tx and GND connections.
  • Page 8: Nmea 'Talker' Connections

    NMEA “Talker” Input Connections ‘B’/- ‘A’/+ The PRO-NDC-1E has 5 input connections, labelled IN-1 to IN-5. • Inputs are labelled ‘A’ and ‘B’ in line with the NMEA specification for labelling NMEA0183 signal pairs.
  • Page 9: Standard Ethernet Network Connection

    Please see PRO-NDC-1E-2 Configuration manual for full details regarding set-up. Direct connection or basic ethernet networks • If the PRO-NDC-1E is connected directly to a PC, or the ethernet network does not have a DHCP server, the PRO-NDC-1E will communicate using the auto-IP by default. •...
  • Page 10 Configuring ‘Local Area Connection’ • Search for ‘Network Status’ on your PC and open the ‘Network Status’ menu • In the ‘Network Status’ menu, under ‘Advanced Network Settings’, select ‘Change Adapter Options’ • ‘Right-click’ on your ‘Local Connection’ and select ‘Properties’ •...
  • Page 11 Type Approved NMEA Multiplexer - PRO-NDC-1E Configuring ‘Local Area Connection’ (cont’d) • Under the ‘General’ tab in ‘Properties’ make sure that: • ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ is selected. • ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’ is selected. • Under the ‘Alternate Configuration’ tab make sure that: •...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    First level PRO-NDC-1E diagnostics / fault finding can be performed by observing the LED behaviour. The normal behaviour of the PRO-NDC-1E LEDs is described on the next page. If the LEDs are not behaving as expected, this will indicate a fault in either the device connected to the PRO-NDC-1E, the wiring/connections, or the PRO-NDC-1E itself.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Type Approved NMEA Multiplexer - PRO-NDC-1E Technical Specification Power Supply Input supply voltage 10 to 35 V DC Input supply current 150mA max @ 12V DC (all outputs @ full drive into 100 ohm loads) Input protection Continuous reverse polarity, transient overvoltage and ESD protection...
  • Page 14 300mm 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 PRO-NDC-1E Dimensions 27.1mm Ethernet Port M4 Earthing Stud 139.36mm Active Research Ltd 2022...
  • Page 15: Returns Procedure

    All installation instructions and any warnings contained in this manual must be followed before contacting Actisense Technical Support. If the troubleshooting guide did not help resolve the prob- lem and an error persists, please contact Actisense Technical Support to help trace the issue before considering the return of the product.
  • Page 16 Connect without limits Active Research Ltd 21 Harwell Road Poole, Dorset UK BH17 0GE Telephone: +44 (0)1202 746682 Email: sales@actisense.com Web: www.actisense.com Active Research Ltd 2022...

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