Actisense PRO-NBF-1 User manual

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If you suspect that the unit is faulty please refer to the Troubleshooting Section
of the User Manual before contacting support.
It is a requirement of the guarantee that all installations of electronic equipment
follow the NMEA 0400 specication. Any connection to a battery or power
supply must meet the mandatory essential safety requirements that may be
imposed by local regulatory agencies.
Actisense products are intended for use in a marine environment, primarily for
below deck use. If a product is to be used in a more severe environment, such
use may be considered misuse under the Active Research Ltd guarantee.
Important Notices
The device to which this manual relates complies with the Electromagnetic
Compatibility requirements according to EN60945:2002, DNVGL-
CG-0339:2019. The unit should always be used in conjunction with
appropriately approved, shielded cable and connectors as per NMEA 0400 to
ensure compliance. A declaration of conformity is available for download at
www.actisense.com.
If the device to which this manual relates is to be installed within ve metres
of a compass, please refer to the ‘Compass Safe Distance’ section in the
‘Technical Specications’ table.
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The NMEA®name and NMEA logo are copyright held by the NMEA. All uses in
this manual are by permission and no claim on the right to the NMEA name or
logo are made in this manual.
Fair Use Statement
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Professional Type Approved
NMEA 0183 Buffer
Quick Start Guide
PRO-NBF-1
Before getting started
The wire colours used in this quick start guide are in accordance with
the NMEA 0183 specication (v.4.10, June 2014) and are for illustration
purposes only. Please ensure you check the wiring colours in the installation
instructions for the devices you wish to interface to the PRO-NBF-1.
Introduction & Features
PRO-NBF-1 is reliable, robust and provides industry leading isolation with on
all inputs and outputs as standard, enabling safe connection of all devices and
avoiding hazardous ground loops. With one isolated NMEA 0183 input and six
isolated NMEA 0183 outputs, the PRO-NBF-1 is a perfect solution for smaller
networks on commercial shipping, type approved and leisure vessels.
The PRO-NBF-1 is designed to suit the majority of NMEA 0183 systems and
ready to go ‘out of the box’ with no conguration necessary. Simply connect
your device to the input as required and this data will be sent to all 6 outputs.
Helpful LEDs indicate power, data in and data out to aid diagnostics.
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Technical Accuracy
To the best of our knowledge the information contained in this document was
correct at the time it was produced. Active Research Ltd cannot accept liability
for any inaccuracies or omissions.
The products described in this manual and the specications thereof may be
changed without prior notice. Active Research Ltd cannot accept any liability
for differences between the product and this document. To check for updated
information and specications please check actisense.com.
Active Research Ltd will not be liable for infringement of copyright, industrial
property rights, or other rights of a third party caused by the use of information
or drawings described in this manual.
Product Disposal
Please dispose of this product in accordance with the WEEE Directive. The
product should be taken to a registered establishment for the disposal of
electronic equipment.
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RF Ground
The shield from each Listener should be connected to the terminal on the PRO-
NBF-1 ‘Isolated Talkers’ ports. All terminals are connected internally and form
a common bonding point at the RF ground stud.
The RF ground stud should be connected to the vessels RF ground plate using
a minimum conductor size of 8 AWG (10mm2) in accordance with NMEA 0400,
(in version 3.1, this is in section 3.2).
Terminals
The PRO-NBF-1 comes with pluggable screw terminals. Screwless terminals
are available as an extra.
Screw Connector
Screwless connector
Open the clamp inside the screwless connector by pressing down on the
orange button with a small (2mm) at headed screwdriver. This will allow the
wire to be inserted. For best connections do not twist the wire strands.
Release the orange button to lower the clamp on to the wire strands for a
secure termination.
LED functions
DIN rail xing
Install the DIN rail in the desired location.
Fully retract the black securing latch in to the down position.
Attach the PRO-NBF-1 to the DIN rail as shown in the diagrams below.
Ensure the PRO-NBF-1 sits ush against the DIN rail, then push the securing
latch back in to position to hold the PRO-NBF-1 in place.
Name Description
‘PWR’ Solid blue to indicate presence of power.
‘Out’ Flashes on output of data.
‘In’ Flashes on receipt of data.
Connecting to the Input
The input to the PRO-NBF-1 is labelled ‘Listener’ and this is where the NMEA
Talker should be connected:
• Connect the PRO-NBF-1 Listener A/+ to the positive data line of the NMEA
Talker.
• Connect the PRO-NBF-1 Listener B/- to the negative data line of the NMEA
Talker.
Connecting to the Outputs
The output to the PRO-NBF-1 is labelled ‘Talker’ and this is where the NMEA
Listener should be connected:
• Connect the PRO-NBF-1 Talker A/+ to the positive data line of the NMEA
Listener.
• Connect the PRO-NBF-1 Talker B/- to the negative data line of the NMEA
Listener.
3-way:
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Basic tech specs
Powering the PRO-NBF-1
• The PRO-NBF-1 requires a power source providing between 10 and 35
Volts DC.
• The PRO-NBF-1 ‘+’ Terminal should be connected to the vessel power
supply ‘+’ Terminal with the correctly rated fuse (in accordance with
NMEA 0400)
• The PRO-NBF-1 Negative ‘-’ Terminal should be connected to the vessels
DC Ground Plate.
• The PRO-NBF-1 should only be used with standard negative ground DC
2-way:
Power Supply
Input Supply Voltage 9 to 35V DC
Input Supply Current 150mA max @ 12V DC (all outputs @ full drive into 100Ω
loads)
NMEA 0183 Port - Listener & Talker
Compatibility Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485
Listener compatible
Speed / baud rate 4800 to 115200 bps
Talker Output Current
Drive 20mA max.
Isolation
NMEA 0183 Listener OPTO-Isolated, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V
NMEA 0183 Talker Uses IsoDrive™, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V
Mechanical
Mounting Bulkhead mount or DIN rail mount (DIN kit 1)
Connectors Pluggable 2/3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch (12 to
30 AWG)
Approvals and Certications
Compass Safe Distance 600mm