Actisense, a marine electronics and NMEA specialist, has unveiled two new products to address critical onboard connectivity challenges faced by boaters and technical installers.
PRO-NDC-1E2K
The PRO-NDC-1E2K is a next-generation multiplexer, which features five NMEA 0183 inputs and two isolated outputs.
This new version also packs the power of NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 conversion with both protocols able to stream at high speed over ethernet, made possible due to the copper ethernet connection.
The PRO-NDC-1E2K has been developed to solve many of the interconnectivity challenges faced onboard, enabling high-speed data transfer for GPS, AIS, Autopilot and other onboard devices whilst simultaneously overcoming bandwidth limitations.
Default configurations, flexible configuration on the go, auto-switching and sentence level filtering allow for efficient management and greater control of instrument data.
The PRO-NDC-1E2K is ideal for users who want to retain legacy equipment but also connect with modern NMEA 2000 systems.
The product has been Type Approved by RINA, reportedly making it the world’s first type approved multiplexer featuring three connectivity protocols: NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, and ethernet.
WGX-1
In addition to the PRO-NDC-1E2K, Actisense have also released a new NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi gateway, WGX-1.
This multi-functional gateway provides seamless connection between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 bidirectionally, as well as the ability to cast both protocols over Wi-Fi.
There is a data transfer mode as well as an SD card slot to allow for extensive data logging.
Both products also come loaded with Actisense-i, the smart NMEA diagnostic suite from Actisense.
Actisense CEO, Phil Whitehurst, commented, “Customers have been using our multiplexers and NMEA 2000 gateways for many years. Now, for the first time, customers can seamlessly stream data over high speed ethernet, no matter whether NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 data. Add the fact that this is the first such device with all three protocols that is also Type Approved, and you have a powerful solution to suit vessels of different classes with ease.
“Being able to stream both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 over Wi-Fi means that irrespective of which industry mobile application you want to use, you will have the data you need in the format that you need it. There is also the great benefit of being able to configure your NMEA 2000 gateway wirelessly over a webpage, meaning the ability to do that without removing the gateway from the network. The WGX-1 packs so many features into this tiny box, we think it is the best value NMEA gateway you’ll find!”
