Description

Actisense NGW-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway: The Essential Bridge for Your Marine Electronics
Seamlessly integrate and future-proof your vessel’s electronic systems with the industry-leading Actisense NGW-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway. This intelligent and robust firewall gateway provides the perfect bridge between legacy NMEA 0183 devices and a modern NMEA 2000 network, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your on-board equipment without requiring a costly and complete system overhaul. The NGW-1 is an indispensable tool for any boat owner looking to upgrade their network while retaining valuable existing instruments.
The Actisense NGW-1 expertly translates data in both directions. It allows you to send critical data from older NMEA 0183 devices—such as GPS, AIS receivers, depth sounders, or wind instruments—onto your NMEA 2000 backbone for display on modern Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). Conversely, it can take data from the NMEA 2000 network and convert it into NMEA 0183 sentences for older chartplotters, autopilots, or VHF radios. This bi-directional capability ensures complete network interoperability, creating a single, unified data system on your vessel.
Engineered for reliability and ease of use, the NGW-1 features sophisticated conversion software that handles a vast list of data sentences and PGNs. It is simple to install and configure using the free Actisense Toolkit software, allowing you to select precisely which data conversions are required for your specific setup.
Key Benefits:
* Extend Equipment Lifespan: Integrate your trusted and functional NMEA 0183 devices into a modern NMEA 2000 network, saving you the significant cost and effort of replacing them.
* Create a Unified Network: Bridge the communication gap between different generations of marine electronics, allowing all your instruments to share data seamlessly and efficiently.
* Bi-Directional Data Conversion: Flawlessly translates data from NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 and from NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183, ensuring complete system-wide compatibility.
* Intelligent & Configurable: Utilizes an extensive and configurable database of conversions to ensure accurate and relevant data transfer between the two protocols.
* Enhanced Safety & Reliability: Built with electrically isolated inputs and outputs to prevent ground loops and protect your valuable equipment from potential damage.
* Simple Installation: Designed for straightforward plug-and-play installation, getting your integrated network up and running with minimal downtime.
Main Features:
* Fully NMEA 2000 Certified for guaranteed network compatibility.
* Supports a vast library of NMEA 0183 sentences and NMEA 2000 PGN conversions.
* Advanced configuration available via the free Actisense Toolkit software.
* Opto-isolated NMEA 0183 input and Actisense ISO-Drive output for electrical protection.
* Supports NMEA 0183 baud rates up to 115200.
* Diagnostic LEDs for power and data activity, providing instant status indication.
* Powered directly from the NMEA 2000 network for low power consumption.
* Firmware is easily upgradeable to accommodate new features and conversions.
* Available in multiple variants including ISO (standard) and USB for direct PC connection.
Access points:
* PC/Laptop (USB Variant): One USB Type B port for diagnostics, configuration, and data monitoring on a PC.
Technical Specifications:
* Supply Voltage (NMEA 2000 Port): 9 to 32 V DC
* Power Consumption: 100mW
* NMEA 2000 Load Equivalence Number (LEN): 2
* Ingress Protection: IP67 (when connectors are mated)
* NMEA 0183 Port: Opto-isolated input, ISO-Drive output, meets RS422 specifications
* Certifications: NMEA 2000 Certified, CE, UKCA, RoHS compliant