
Flexible multiplexing with preconfigured versions for
Autoswitching or AIS operation.
The Actisense NDC-4 NMEA Multiplexers is flexible
and powerful enough to be the heart of a simple system, or one of
many Actisense products in a more complex system. It provides
complete access to all NMEA 0183 data sources, configurable filters
to remove unwanted data, as well as enabling an on-board PC to read
and add the combined data stream.
The Actisense NDC-4 and NDC-4-USB allow up to five
OPTO isolated NMEA 0183 sources to be multiplexed into a single
stream. Factory preconfigured versions enable the NDC-4 to be used
out of the box for AIS operation (NDC-4-AIS) or as an Autoswitch
(NDC-4-ASW). Two flexible ISO-Drive outputs allow two different
downstream talker baud rates to be created, ensuring maximum system
flexibility.
Actisense NDC-4 NMEA Multiplexers Features:
- 5 OPTO-Isolated NMEA 0183 Data Inputs allowing the input to
work correctly with long cable runs, and/or in a noisy
environment - 2 ISO-Drive Flexible Outputs fully compatible with the RS422
(NMEA 0183), RS485 and RS232 connections on the NMEA listening
device(s) the NDC-4 supplies data to, and offers total galvanic
isolation of up to 1500v between the output and ground - NMEA and PC (USB/ISO-Drive) Outputs
- Powerful Processor – the ARM 32-bit microcontroller is capable
of 40 million instructions per second, with very large NMEA data
buffers to allow smoothing of short-term peaks in the NMEA data
flow - Flash Upgradeable
- Combine Mode: Intelligent Software filters the valid data from
all active inputs, using the configured Inclusion lists, and then
combines the remaining data using a simple priority system - Autoswitch Mode: Intelligent Software determines the highest
priority device with valid data - Very Low Current Consumption – ideal for small vessels with
small batteries. - Diagnostic Tri-Colour LED that indicates current operation
mode, volume of data being multiplexed, or if a hardware fault has
been detected - IP66/IP68 Case and Gland Design – a very robust polycarbonate
case with a high waterproof certification - High Quality Angled Screw Terminals that make cable
installation a simple and quick operation
Actisense NDC-4 NMEA Multiplexers
Specifications:
| Parameter | Description | Min. | Max. | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage | Â | 10 | 35 | V |
| Supply current | Supply voltage 12v (no load) – 360mWatts | 32 | 34 | mA |
| Â | Supply voltage 24v (no load) | 17 | 18 | mA |
| Opto-isolated in | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Input voltage tolerance |
Continuous operation Short term operation (<1 sec) |
-15 -35 |
+15 +35 |
V V |
| Differential input voltage | Required level for data to be detected | 1.8 | – | V |
| Input current |  | – | 2 | mA |
| Input to ground | Full Galvanic Opto-isloation protection | – | 2500 | V |
| Baud rate | In 0-3: Independant configurable baud rates | 4800 | 57600 | bps |
| Data propagation delay | Time taken from input to output | 1 | 100 | msec |
| ISO-Drive out | NMEA 0183 version 1-3 and PC Serial | Â | Â | Â |
| Output current | RS485/RS422/RS232 compatible | – | 22 | mA |
| Diferential output voltage | 100 ohm load | 2.1 | – | V |
| Output to ground | Full Galvanic isolation protection | – | 1500 | V |
| Output to output | Full Galvanic isolation protection | – | 1500 | V |
| Baud rate | Out 0-1; Independant configurable baud rates | 4800 | 115200 | bps |
| USB interface | NDC-4-USB only | Â | Â | Â |
| Interface version | USB v1.1 (fully compatible with USB v2.0) | Â | Â | Â |
| General | Â | Â | Â | Â |
| Ambient temperature | Â | -20 | +70 | degreesC |
| Guarantee | Actisense guarantee |  – |  3 | Years |
| Gland clamping range | Cable diameters accommodated | 4.5 | 10 | mm |











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