Description
USG-2 Isolated USB To Serial Gateway For Use w/NMEA0183, RS422 And RS232
The USG-2 ensures safety and reliability when connecting a PC to your NMEA 0183 network.
The USG-2 converts a USB port into a bi-directional serial port suitable for connecting to a marine standard NMEA 0183 data bus.
It provides a far safer connection when compared to standard USB to serial converters.
Electrical isolation is provided by the ISO-Drive™ output and OPTO-isolated input making installation simple and free from ground loops.
The input uses the Actisense OPTO-isolation circuitry to protect any connected equipment from the most common system faults. The input can receive very low-level signals that are often too small to be received by a PC serial port.
The USG-2 is the safest way to connect a boat’s data network to an on-board PC.
Features:
- NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible
- ISO-Drive™ technology
- Pluggable screwless connector with locking latch & strain relief
- Encapsulated electronics
- High retention USB socket
- Diagnostic & power LEDs
- Baud rates from 300 to 230400 bps
- Bulkhead mount, with optional DIN rail mount kit
- Pluggable screwless connector
- Inputs & outputs protected against over voltage, ESD & short circuits
- Simple installation
- Protects PC from damage
- Eliminates ground loops
Technical Specifications:
Power Supply (USB)
- Power Source – Bus powered
- Maximum Bus Current – 50mA
NMEA 0183 Port – Talker & Listener
- Number of Listener/Input Ports – One isolated NMEA 0183 Listener
- Number of Talker/Output ports – One isolated NMEA 0183 Talker
- Compatibility – Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible
- Galvanic Isolation – NMEA 0183 Talker and Listener Isolation
- Speed/ Baud Rate – 4800 to 230400 bps / baud
- Connectivity – Pluggable screwless connector with locking latch and integrated push-button. Utilizes cage clamp for 12 to 24 AWG wires (both solid and stranded)
- Talker output voltage drive – >2.0V (differential) into 100Ω
- Talker output current drive – 20mA max.
- Talker output protection – Short circuit and ESD
- Listener input voltage tolerance – -15V to +15V continuous
- Listener input protection – Current limited, overdrive protection to 40V DC and ESD protection
- USB Port
- Compatibility – USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0
- Speed/ Baud Rate – 300 to 230400 Baud
- Connectivity – High retention type-B receptacle (supplied cable includes a custom USB Type-B sealing plug)
- Withdrawal Force – 1.5Kg
- Drivers (Latest OS) – Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10,11 & MAC OS X supplied on CD & Actisense website
Mechanical
- Materials – Housing – ABS (PA-765), flame retardant to UL94 V-0, PCB encapsulant – polyurethane, flame retardant to UL94 V-0, Pluggable screwless connector – PPA-GF with CrNi spring and tin plated Ecu contacts
- Mounting – Bulkhead mount (s/s self tapping screws included) or optional DIN rail mount kit available
- Weight – Main body 65g, USB cable 70g
- USB cable length – 2.0m shielded USB Type-A to Type-B cable including custom USB Type-B sealing plug
Approval & Certifications
- EMC – EN 60945 (sections 9 & 10)
- Environmental protection – IP67 (Encapsulated electronics)
- Operating temperature – -25°C to +70°C
- Storage temperature – -40°C to +85°C
- Relative Humidity (RH) – 0 to 93% RH
- Guarantee – 3 years (5 Years if registered)
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.
Specifications:
- Data Interface: NMEA 0183
- Box Dimensions: 2″H x 6″W x 7″L WT: 0.4 lbs
- UPC: 5060998710485
Owner’s Manual (pdf)
Brochure (pdf)
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