USG-2 NMEA 0183 USB Converter USB to Serial Gateway
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.
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
- USG-2
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
BENEFITS
- Inputs & outputs protected against over voltage, ESD & short circuits
- Simple installation
- Protects PC from damage
- Eliminates ground loops
| Supply voltage | 8 | 35 | V | |
| Supply current | Supply voltage 12v (Min. load, Max. load) | 6 | 70 | mA |
| Supply voltage 24v (Min. load, Max. load) | 4.8 | 40 | mA | |
|
NMEAÂ in |
|
|||
| Input voltage tolerance | Continuous operation | -15 | 15 | V |
| Short Term Operation (<1 sec) | -35 | 35 | V | |
| Differential input voltage | Required level for data to be detected | 1.8 | – | V |
| Intput current | – | 2 | mA | |
| Input to output protection
|
Full Galvanic Opto-isolation protection
|
–
|
2000
|
V
|
| RS485/RS422 out | NMEA 0183 version 2-3 | |||
| Output current | RS485/RS422 compatible | 15 | 40 | mA |
| Differential output voltage
|
50Â ohm load
|
2
|
–
|
V
|
| RS232 out | NMEA 0183 version 1-3 & PC serial | |||
| Output current | 5 | 10 | mA | |
| Output voltage
|
 3k ohm load
|
+/-5
|
–
|
V
|
| General | ||||
| Baud rate | – | 57600 | bps | |
| Ambient temperature | -20 | 70 | °C | |
- No firmware which means no configuration needed
- Isolated inputs and outputs protect PC from damage
- Compatible with all NMEA 0183 devices
- Encapsulated electronics make the USG-2 robust for the harsh marine environment
- High retention USB socket
- Diagnostic LEDs to aid diagnosis
- Baud rates from 300 to 230400 bps suit all NMEA 0183 networking bandwidths
- Bulkhead mount, with optional DIN rail mount kit for quick and easy installation
- Pluggable screwless connector with locking latch & strain relief
NETWORK DIAGRAM
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the USG-2.
Need more help? Visit our Support Centre or Contact Us.
Actisense is dedicated to providing up-to-date software and resources for our products. Here are some useful tools and documentation to help you make the most of your product:
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.
Ordering Information
(Part number/s)
- USG-2
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
BENEFITS
- Inputs & outputs protected against over voltage, ESD & short circuits
- Simple installation
- Protects PC from damage
- Eliminates ground loops
| Supply voltage | 8 | 35 | V | |
| Supply current | Supply voltage 12v (Min. load, Max. load) | 6 | 70 | mA |
| Supply voltage 24v (Min. load, Max. load) | 4.8 | 40 | mA | |
|
NMEAÂ in |
|
|||
| Input voltage tolerance | Continuous operation | -15 | 15 | V |
| Short Term Operation (<1 sec) | -35 | 35 | V | |
| Differential input voltage | Required level for data to be detected | 1.8 | – | V |
| Intput current | – | 2 | mA | |
| Input to output protection
|
Full Galvanic Opto-isolation protection
|
–
|
2000
|
V
|
| RS485/RS422 out | NMEA 0183 version 2-3 | |||
| Output current | RS485/RS422 compatible | 15 | 40 | mA |
| Differential output voltage
|
50Â ohm load
|
2
|
–
|
V
|
| RS232 out | NMEA 0183 version 1-3 & PC serial | |||
| Output current | 5 | 10 | mA | |
| Output voltage
|
 3k ohm load
|
+/-5
|
–
|
V
|
| General | ||||
| Baud rate | – | 57600 | bps | |
| Ambient temperature | -20 | 70 | °C | |
- No firmware which means no configuration needed
- Isolated inputs and outputs protect PC from damage
- Compatible with all NMEA 0183 devices
- Encapsulated electronics make the USG-2 robust for the harsh marine environment
- High retention USB socket
- Diagnostic LEDs to aid diagnosis
- Baud rates from 300 to 230400 bps suit all NMEA 0183 networking bandwidths
- Bulkhead mount, with optional DIN rail mount kit for quick and easy installation
- Pluggable screwless connector with locking latch & strain relief
NETWORK DIAGRAM
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the USG-2.
Need more help? Visit our Support Centre or Contact Us.
Actisense is dedicated to providing up-to-date software and resources for our products. Here are some useful tools and documentation to help you make the most of your product:
