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- Page 1 Connect without limits NGX-1-ISO NGX-1-USB NMEA 2000 Gateway Install / User manual Issue 1.0 Active Research Ltd 2023...
- Page 2 European Union The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.actisense.com/acti_download/NGX-1-declaration-of-conformity Hereby, Active Research Ltd declares that the NGX-1 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting to a 9-pin D-type socket • Connecting to a Raymarine SeaTalk network • Installing an NGX-1-ISO to an NMEA 0183 device(Convert Mode)......13 • Installing an NMEA0183 device @ 4,800 baud : Standard Conversions. • Installing an NMEA0183 device @ 38,400 baud : AIS Conversions •... -
Page 4: Important Notices
Product Guarantee All Actisense products are provided with a 3 year guarantee as standard. To activate the 5-year guarantee offered with this product please complete product registration online at www. -
Page 5: Installation Warnings
Warning 1: Accuracy The Actisense NGX-1 is designed to reliably transfer NMEA 2000 PGNs bi-directionally between a PC and the NMEA 2000 bus, or convert NMEA 0183 data bi-directionally between an 0183 device and the NMEA 2000 bus, according to the published conversion lists. Furthermore, for each installation requirement, the NGX-1 must be configured correctly by the software application. -
Page 6: Regulatory & Safety Notices
Regulatory & Safety Notices USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This device complies with FCC part 15 FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. -
Page 7: About The Ngx-1
The NGX-1-ISO is supplied with a 0.75m NMEA 0183 4-wire “differential pair” cable for connecting directly to NMEA 0183 equipment. NMEA standard wire colours are applied. This allows for the NGX-1-ISO to be installed directly to an NMEA 0183 device without the need for further set-up in most circumstances. -
Page 8: Powering The Ngx-1
The diagrams on page 9 show how each of the NGX-1 variants sit on an NMEA 2000 network. NGX-1-ISO The most common use case for the NGX-1-ISO is as an NMEA 0183 <-> NMEA 2000 converter. In this situation, the NGX-1-ISO is wired directly into an NMEA 0183 device allowing data to pass through the NGX-1, be converted, and then be placed directly onto the NMEA 2000 bus. -
Page 9: Minimum Nmea 2000 Network Requirements
NGX-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway NGX-1-ISO connection to an NMEA 2000 network NGX-1-USB connection to an NMEA 2000 network NMEA 2000 Minimum Network Requirement T-Piece Power Tap T-Piece (A2K-T-MFF) (A2K-MPT-2) (A2K-T-MFF) Terminator Terminator (A2K-TER-M) (A2K-TER-M) Example Device Example Device All NMEA 2000 networks require a 12V DC supply. In addition, a correctly functioning network will require the following components as a minimum: •... -
Page 10: Connecting To An Ngx-1-Iso
- Connect to a serial port using a D-TYPE 9-pin socket The NGX-1-ISO can also be connected to the older D-type 9 pin serial port should you wish to connect it directly into a serial port card on your PC. The serial connection is RS-232 and the two B/- wires are connected together at a common ground (pin 5). - Page 11 NGX-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway Connecting to an NGX-1-ISO (contd) < < RS-422 Select correct COM port for USG-2 < < RS-232 Select correct COM port for USB-Serial Converter < Active Research Ltd 2023...
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Page 12: Connecting To A Raymarine Seatalk Ng Network
Connecting to an NGX-1-ISO (contd) >>>> Data Flow >>>> < <<<< Data Flow <<<< Connecting to a Raymarine SeaTalk Network Raymarine’s SeaTalk network uses exactly the same data as a standard NMEA 2000 network. The only difference is the physical network connections. To connect any standard NMEA 2000 device (like the NGX-1) to an STNG network, simply use an NMEA 2000 to STNG adapter cable (product code: STNG-A06045) between the device and the STNG network. -
Page 13: Installing An Ngx-1-Iso To An Nmea 0183 Device(Convert Mode)
Connecting an NGX-1-ISO to an NMEA 0183 device (Convert Mode) The NGX-1-ISO is shipped with a default configuration to allow for an easy set-up when installing to devices running at either of the two common baud rates (4,800 or 38,400). -
Page 14: Installing An Ngx-1-Usb As An Nmea 2000 Gateway(Transfer Mode)
Installing an NGX-1-USB as an NMEA 2000 Gateway (Transfer Mode) The NGX-1-USB variant has been developed to primarily operate as an NMEA 2000 gateway to trans- fer NMEA 2000 data to supported PC applications (such as navigation apps) • Automatically switches to ‘Transfer’ mode on connection to a compatible app on a PC. •... -
Page 15: Swapping Between Modes Of Operation (Transfer <-> Convert)
The NGX can be switched to ‘Transfer’ mode to transfer NMEA 2000 data to PC. Supported PC appli- cations (e.g. Actisense NMEA Reader, Supported Chartplotter Apps etc.) will automatically change the NGX-1 into ‘Transfer’ mode. In ‘transfer’ mode it will use 115,200 by default but will autobaud to 230,400 to allow ‘Transfer’... -
Page 16: Baud Rate Alteration Using Nmea Reader
Select the “Network View” tab at the bottom of the window to display all attached devices • The NGX-1-ISO should now be displayed as the only device on the network, with the default configuration of 4,800 baud and set to Convert’ mode. - Page 17 “Apply” • After a short delay (approx.20 Seconds) the baud rate of the NGX-1-ISO will be changed to the desired baud rate, and this change will be reflected on the display as shown below. The mode of the NGX-1-ISO will remain in ‘Convert’...
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Page 18: Conversion Alterations Using Actisense Toolkit
Using the Actisense Toolkit is the method by which this can be achieved. Run Actisense Tookit and select the port through which you are connecting to the NGX-1(ISO or USB) This will either be via an NGX-1-USB or a USB-serial converter depending on the device. - Page 19 This current configuration will be presented as shown below. • There are several items shown below, and some of these are applicable to other Actisense products only. The areas of interest are the NMEA 0183 & NMEA 2000 tabs which display the Rx & Tx sentences and PGN’s which can be turned on/off.
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Page 20: Configuring Rx & Tx Conversions
Using this configuration method allows the user very precise control of exactly which data is passed through the NGX-1, helping increase bandwidth, and eliminating unrequired conversions. A full list of all the conversions which the NGX-1 caters for can be found on the Actisense website using this link. https://actisense.com/downloads/?type=&product=.pro-16546... -
Page 21: Firmware Updates Using Toolkit
To update the firmware follow steps listed below. .ZIP • From the Actisense website, download the file which will contain the required update to the NGX-1. This will be posted onto the website as and when it becomes available or as directed by technical support. -
Page 22: Manual Installation Of Firmware Updates
ISO and USB versions. • Using a blank Micro SD card, create a directory called “Update”. • Into this directory copy the firmware .zip file available from the Actisense website at the following link https://actisense.com/downloads/?type=&product=.pro-16546 • Power the unit down and remove the NGX-1 from the network. -
Page 23: Led Behaviour & Troubleshooting
NGX-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway LED Behaviour and Troubleshooting NMEA 2000 Data LED’s ISO / USB data LED’s Device Status: Power: • BLUE (pulsing) - Normal operation • RED(solid) - Transfer rx Normal • BLUE (fast flashing) - F/W Update • RED(flashing) - Transfer rx All •... -
Page 24: Returns Procedure
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. If Actisense support concludes that the NGX-1 unit should be returned to Actisense, a Returns Number(RMA #)will be issued by the support engineer. -
Page 25: Technical Specifications
Supply Current (USB Host Port) 10mA @ 5V DC Supply Current (NMEA 2000 Port) 53mA @ 12V DC Load Equivalent Number (LEN) NMEA 2000 Port (NGX-1-ISO / NGX-1-USB) Speed / Baud Rate 250kbps Connectivity M12 Male (A coded) ISO Port (NGX-1-ISO) Full NMEA 0183, RS232 &... -
Page 26: Dimensional Drawing
KCC / BQB / IC / Wi-Fi / NCC / MIC / FCC DSS / FCC DTS / Module Certification SRRC / CE EN 60945:2002 Edition 4 (section 9.3) EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 EN 300 328 V2.2.2 Radiated Spurious Emissions FCC Part 15b ICES-003 Iss 7 Environmental Protection... - Page 27 NGX-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway NGX-1 Dimensions M12 'A' Coded 5-pin connector 87.5mm ISO cable - 750mm / USB cable 1.8m Active Research Ltd 2023...
- Page 28 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 2023...
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