Pro NMEA 0183 Multiplexer - 5 Inputs & 2 ISO-Drive Outputs, Ethernet & Serial Connections

The PRO-NDC-1E is more than just an NMEA 0183 Multiplexer…

Rugged, Robust, type-approved multiplexer with powerful, advanced features enables baud rate adjustments, auto-switching, and sentence-level filtering.

Features:

• Auto-switching between inputs to allow for a primary, secondary, and tertiary priority input.
• Configurable baud rates to allow 38400 and 4800 baud devices to operate through the same multiplexer.
• Sentence filtering to block unwanted sentences from specific outputs helps to limit bandwidth consumption.
• Easy to configure using the web-based UI, no need to manually enter and edit strings of text.
• RINA type-approved device means the multiplexer is fit for leisure, commercial, and class/type installations.
• Multiple LEDs allow for ‘quick glance’ diagnostics to ensure everything is operating correctly.
• NMEA 0183 data streaming over Ethernet enables connectivity to existing Ethernet devices and systems.
• 5 OPTO-Isolated NMEA 0183 inputs and 2 ISO-Drive NMEA 0183 outputs provide protection for all connected instruments.
• Dedicated bi-directional Serial port (fully isolated utilising ISO-Drive technology)
• A serial port can be used as an additional input/output
• Ethernet port supports direct and network connections
• NMEA 0183 streaming via Ethernet
• Configurable input and output baud rates
• Allows Data combining and rate conversion
• 2 independent Autoswitch virtual inputs with priority
• Isolation from battery supply
• Diagnostic LED’s
• Optional DIN rail mount
• Type Approved
• Quick and easy to install
• Configuration using a standard web browser, no PC operating system compatibility issues
• Advanced features solve NMEA 0183 data routing problems
• Fully isolated with ISO-Drive technology for peace of mind
• Easy firmware updates make the device future-proof

Technical Specifications:

Power Supply

• Input supply voltage - 9 to 35 V DC    
• Input supply current - 150mA max @ 12V DC (all outputs @ full drive into 100 ohm loads)    
• Input protection - Continuous reverse polarity, transient overvoltage, and ESD protection    
• Power indicator - LED, Blue – indicates unit is functioning correctly    
• Input Supply connector - Pluggable 2-way screw terminal, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG)

NMEA 0183 Port – Listener & Talker

• Number of Listener / Input Ports - 5 isolated NMEA 0183 Listeners    
• Number of Talker / Output Ports - 2 isolated NMEA 0183 Talkers    
• Compatibility - Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS-485 Listener compatible    
• Speed/baud rate - 4800 to 38400 bps    
• Talker Output Voltage Drive - >= 2.2V (differential) into 100 ohm    
• Talker Output Current Drive - 20 mA maximum per output    
• Talker Output Protection - Short circuit and ESD    
• Talker Data Indicator - LED, Orange (Flashes with data rate)    
• Listener Input Voltage Tolerance - -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second)    
• Listener Input Protection - Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC, and ESD protection    
• Listener Data Indicator - LED, Green (Flashes with data rate)    
• Connectors - Pluggable 2/3 way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG)

Serial Port

• Compatibility - RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS-485 Listener compatible    
• Speed/baud rate - 115200 bps    
• Output voltage drive - >= 2.1V (differential) into 100 ohms    
• Output current drive - 20 mA max    
• Output protection - Short circuit and ESD    
• Input voltage tolerance - -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second)    
• Input protection - Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC, and ESD protection    
• Data Indicators - LED’s: Green = Receive, Orange = Transmit    
• Connectors - Pluggable 3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to 30 AWG)

Ethernet Port

• Host interface - 10/100BaseT, automatic polarity detection    
• Supported protocols - TCP/IP for configuration and firmware updating, TCP/IP and UDP for NMEA 0183 comms    
• Connector - RJ45    
• Indicators - Green – Link, Yellow – 100 Mbps

Isolation

• NMEA 0183 Listener - Uses IsoDriveTM, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V    
• NMEA 0183 Talker - Uses IsoDriveTM, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V    
• Serial Port - Uses IsoDriveTM, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V    
• Ethernet Port - 2kv for 60s

Mechanical

• Housing Material - 316 Stainless Steel    
• Dimensions - 139mm (W) x 98mm (H) x 26mm (D)    
• Weight - 360g    
• Mounting - Bulkhead mount or DIN rail mount (DIN kit 1)

Approvals and Certifications

• EMC - IEC 60945:2002-08, DNVGL-CG-0339:2019 & IACS UR E10 Rev7    
• Compass Safe Distance - 300mm    
• Type Approval Certificate - RINA    
• Operating Temperature - -25 to +70°C    
• Storage Temperature - -40 to +85°C    
• Relative Humidity (RH) - 95% @ 55°C    
• Environmental Protection - IP40    
• Guarantee - 3 years (5 Years if registered)