Actisense USG-2 User manual

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Product Guarantee
This product comes with a three year ‘return to base’ guarantee. 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. 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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this manual are by permission and no claim on the right to the NMEA name or
logo are made in this manual.
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USB to Serial Gateway
Quick Start Guide
USG-2
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Product Registration
Please register your product via the online form at www.actisense.com/
product-registration/.
Your product package includes a unit serial number. The serial number is six
digits long and can be found below the barcode on the label. Your registration
will assist Actisense Support to link your product to your details, simplifying any
future assistance you may require.
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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Web: www.actisense.com
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 device you wish to interface to the USG-2.
Introduction & Features
The USG-2’s OPTO-isolated input and ISO-Drive isolated output makes it safe to
connect NMEA 0183, RS232 and RS422 devices to your PC without the danger
of ground loops. The high quality, shielded USB lead included with the USG-2
provides a high level of water protection when mated with the high retention
Type-B USB receptacle, all vital features in the high vibration, noisy marine
environment. The pluggable screwless connector (with locking latch) makes
connecting devices quick and a DIN rail mount option is available to reliably
secure the USG-2 to a bulkhead. For full details on the USG-2 and its features
visit the Actisense website or refer to the USG-2 User Manual.
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Inserting the Strain Relief Clip
Once the strain relief clip is inserted it cannot be removed. Insert the strain relief
clip on the right hand side if connecting to an NMEA 0183 Listener or RS232/
RS422 receiving device and for bi-directional connections. Insert on the left if
connecting to an NMEA 0183 Talker or RS232/RS422 transmitting device only.
NB – Use of the strain relief clip is optional, however it is required in
order to remove the screwless connector.
Connecting to Devices
Strands of wire must not be twisted before inserting in to the screwless
connector, this will ensure a much more secure termination than if the wires
are twisted. A small at headed screwdriver (2-3mm) is needed to press down
on the orange buttons and open the terminal for the wires to be inserted or
removed.
Connecting to NMEA 0183 Devices
USG-2 label: Connects to:
Talker A/+ NMEA 0183 Listener ‘RX A/+’ or ‘NMEA IN A/+’
Talker B/- NMEA 0183 Listener ‘RX B/-’ or ‘NMEA IN B/-’
Listener A/+ NMEA 0183 Talker ‘TX A/+’ or ‘NMEA OUT A/+’
Listener B/- NMEA 0183 Talker ‘TX B/-’ or ‘NMEA OUT B/-’
Bi-directional Connections
If connecting an NMEA 0183 Talker as well as an NMEA 0183 Listener to the
USG-2, both devices must communicate at the same baud rate and connected
as above.
Please refer to your device manual for the correct terminations when
connecting the USG-2 to RS232 or RS422 devices.
Securing Data Wires
To protect against vibration, wrap the supplied cable tie around the terminated
wires and in line with the groove on the strain relief clip. Pull the cable tie tight
enough that it secures the data wires to the strain relief clip, but not too tight
that it begins to crush the wire.
Colour Blue Green Orange
Name Power indicator Receive LED Transmit LED
Function Illuminates solid
blue when USB
driver has suc-
cessfully loaded
Flashes to
indicate data is
being received
on the USG-2
input
Flashes to
indicate
data is being
transmitted on
the USG-2 output
Separating the Pluggable Connector
The two halves of the connector can be separated for ease of installation and
for temporary disconnection of devices:
Mounting the USG-2
The USG-2 should be installed in a
suitable protected location (e.g. below
deck) where it will not come in to any
direct contact with water.
The USG-2 can be mounted with
or without a DIN rail. DIN rail mounts
sold separately.
Step 1: Push the
orange release
slider towards
the male header
as far forward
as possible.
Step 2: Holding
the orange slider
in place, pull
the mated male
header away
from the female
connector.
TALKER LISTENER
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Power Supply and USB Drivers
The USG-2 is powered by the USB connection.
On PC’s with an internet connection, USB
drivers should be downloaded and
installed automatically. Otherwise,
USB Drivers can be found on
the USG-2 downloads web
page (QR code link on the
back cover). To install the USB
drivers, please refer to the USB
Driver Install Manual.
Using the USB COM Port
Step 1: Ensure the USB drivers have loaded and nd out which
COM port your USG-2 has been allocated by the Operating System (OS).
Instructions for how to do this will vary depending on your PC OS, for Windows
OS refer to Device Manager’s ‘Ports’ section.
Step 2: The COM port must be opened at the same baud rate as the NMEA
0183 devices connected to the USG-2.
LED Behaviour