Actisense WGX-1-ISO Quick Start Manual

WGX-1-ISO
NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway
QuickStart Guide and Safety Instructions – rev
USA: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with FCC part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device meets the FCC and IC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments.
Suppliers Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifier : Actisense WGX-1-ISO
Responsible Party - US Contact Information
GEMECO Marine Accessories
1141 S.Ron McNair Boulevard
Lake City, SC 29560
Phone : 803-693-0777 / Fax 803-693-0477
https://www.gemeco.com/
Canada: Industry Canada (IC) Statement
IC Notice to Users English/French in accordance with RSS GEN Issue 3:
This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son utilisation est soumise à Les deux
conditions suivantes:
1. cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interférences et
2. cet appareil doit accepter Toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du
dispositive
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union:
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://www.actisense.com/acti_download/wgx-1-declaration-of-conformity/
Hereby, Active Research Ltd declares that the WGX-1-ISO is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Intended Use:
The WGX-1-ISO is a Multi-function NMEA2000 Gateway, providing Wi-Fi streaming, NMEA data conversion, data logging
functionality and includes an ISO (serial / NMEA 0183) port. It's a powerful routing device allowing advanced routing of data
between the NMEA 2000 network, its ISO (serial / NMEA 0183) port and its 3 separate Wi-Fi data servers. This allows sharing of
vessel data with connected devices. It also provides high speed data logging to a micro SD card for voyage data recording.
Safety Precautions and Warnings:
All Safety Precautions and Warnings must be followed prevent personal injury and to ensure the correct operation of the WGX-1-
ISO. Incorrect installation may invalidate the guarantee.
Installation and Operation:
provided. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, damage to your boat and/or poor product performance. It is to be used
as a navigational aid only and must never be used in preference to sound navigational judgement.
Installation Code of Practice:
to prevent damage to the device. Any connection to a battery or power supply must meet the mandatory essential safety
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requirements that may be imposed by local regulatory agencies, this should include suitable fusing. All wiring should be in
accordance with the requirements of the NMEA 0400 installation specification.
Mounting Requirements:
Select a flat location to mount the device. Mounting on a contoured surface may cause damage to the case.
The WGX-1-ISO has an internal antenna which is located on the end opposite to the NMEA 2000 connector and it should not be
mounted on a metal surface. To ensure best range it should be located centrally on the vessel and mounted as high as
possible, avoiding other metallic objects.
Safe Distance:
human body. To avoid potential injury, it should be mounted at a height of less than 2m from floor level.
Product Disposal:
Please consider the environment when disposing of this product. It should be disposed of according to the European WEEE
Directive, or according to the applicable local regulations for the disposal of electrical equipment. The product packaging is
recyclable.
Radio Transceiver:
The WGX-1-ISO contains a Wi-Fi / BT Radio Transceiver operating in the 2400 – 2484 MHz band with a maximum transmit power of
84mW.
Guarantee:
The product is covered by a 5 year "return to base" guarantee if registered. (else it is 3 years) Please refer to the full user manual.
Operating Instructions:
A full user manual is available at
web application. The WGX-1-ISO should be connected to a correctly powered and terminated NMEA 2000 network which has at
least 2 NMEA certified devices attached. Note: It is powered via the network and the Blue "Power" LED will pulse showing correct
operation. The colours of the ISO port talker and listener pairs are shown in the technical specifications and the full user manual
contains additional information on di erent connection options.
Connecting to Wi-Fi:
The WGX-1-ISO will power up in Access Point mode and it will broadcast it's SSID as "wgx-<serial number>" The serial number and
default password can be found printed on the back of the case. Connect to it using a Web browser on the connected device and
type the IP address 192.168.4.1 into the address bar.
Configuring:
The device can be configured using the built-in web application. The default login Username is "admin" and the default password is
printed on the back of the case. The operating mode, routing and data servers can be configured, the factory default is "convert"
mode. Note: The WGX-1-ISO can also be configured to use Client (Station) mode to join an existing Wi-Fi network
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Warning: This product must be installed and operated in accordance with the instructions
Warning: When wiring the power supply to the WGX-1-ISO ensure the isolation switch is o
Warning: Do not mount the device while it is powered, or the cable harness is connected.
Warning: The WGX-1-ISO should not be mounted within 5m of a compass or operated within 20cm of a
www.actisense.com and additional help is available via the "Help" menu on the device's built-in
(en)
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