Actisense PRO-MUX-1 User manual

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.
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks
Actisense® and the Actisense logo are registered trademarks of Active
Research Limited (Ltd). All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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
The contents of this manual may not be transferred or copied without the
express written permission of Active Research Ltd.
Copyright © 2016 Active Research Ltd. All rights reserved.
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.Product Registration
Professional
NMEA 0183 Multiplexer
Quick Start Guide
PRO-MUX-1
Issue
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 check the wiring colours in the installation
instructions for the devices you wish to interface to the PRO-MUX-1.
Active Research Ltd
21 Harwell Road
Poole
Dorset
UK, BH17 0GE
Tel: [phone]
Email:[email protected]
Web: www.actisense.com
Product Registration
Please register your product via the online form at:
http://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 Guarantee
All Actisense products are provided with a 3 year guarantee as standard.
To activate the 5-year guarantee offered with this product please complete
product registration either online at www.actisense.com/support/prodreg or
by completing and returning the warranty card supplied in the box with the
product.
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.
Introduction & Features
The PRO-MUX-1 is reliable, robust and provides industry leading isolation on
all inputs and outputs as standard. This means that devices can be safely
connected whilst avoiding hazardous ground loops, the number 1 cause of
product failure in NMEA 0183 networks.
The Eight NMEA 0183 inputs, can be routed to any of the six NMEA 0183
outputs which provides a highly customisable NMEA 0183. A bi-directional
serial port and an Ethernet port allow for simple conguration and diagnostics
using Actisense software.
The conguration tool is accessible via any popular web browser (using the
Ethernet port) so there are no PC operating system compatibility issues to
contend with. Using the web based conguration tool will allow the user to
nely tune the exact data available on each output. The default setup is for all
data to go to all outputs.

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-MUX-1 to the DIN rail as shown in the diagrams below.
Ensure the PRO-MUX-1 sits ush against the DIN rail, then push the securing
latch back in to position to hold the PRO-MUX-1 in place.
Compass safe distance = 250mm
LED functions
Web browser conguration tool
The Conguration Tool for the PRO-MUX-1 is built-in and can be accessed via
the Ethernet connection. An internet connection is not required to access the
Conguration Tool. The factory default log-in for both username and password
is “admin”.
Standard Ethernet networks
If the PRO-MUX-1 is connected to an Ethernet network containing both DHCP
and DNS servers, launch any popular web browser and enter ‘http://promux-
xxxxxx’ in to the address bar (replacing ‘xxxxxx’ with the product’s serial
number).
Direct connections or basic Ethernet networks
If the PRO-MUX-1 is connected directly to a PC (or the Ethernet network does
not have a DHCP server), the PRO-MUX-1 will communicate using auto-IP
by default. The auto-IP process can take up to 60 seconds to complete.
Afterwards, enter the details in to the address bar as above.
Latch down
RF Ground
The shield from each Listener should be connected to the terminal on the
PRO-MUX-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).
Port Default baud rate Congurable Options
‘SERIAL’ 115200 No N/A
‘IN1’ to ‘IN4’ 4800 Yes 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400 or Auto
‘IN5’ to ‘IN8’ 4800 No N/A
‘OUT1’ 4800 Yes 4800, 9600, 19200,
38400, 115200
Baud rate settings
LED Colour State Description User action
PWR Blue Pulsing Indicates presence of power None required
IN
(INCLUDING
‘SERIAL IN’)
Green Flashing Data available on input indicated by LED. No action required
- Off No data available on this input or autobaud
detection in progress (up to 20 seconds)
Check if connected Talker is sending data. If it is,
review conguration.
OUT
(INCLUDING
‘SERIAL OUT’)
Orange Flashing/ solid
Flashes at a rate determined by baud rate and
data length. If available bandwidth is nearly full,
LED may appear solid instead of ashing
None required
STATUS
Red Flashing / solid Buffer Full – Overload condition, sentences are
being dropped.
Use a web browser to review conguration and
correct overload condition.
Yellow Flashing / solid
Warning, buffer is lling. Duplicate deletion
is managing to maintain output capacity by
deleting older copies of sentences
Review conguration to understand the required
rates of sentences which is acceptable to any
connected device
Green Flashing / solid Normal operation. No data issues. No action required
- Off
No data passing through outputs. Either no
input data, or if IN LED is active it means all
data is blocked.
Check if the connected Talker is sending data. If
it is, review conguration.
Ethernet
Green Flashing Data activity on the Ethernet port No action required
Yellow On Indicates line speed at 100Mbps No action required
Off Indicates line speed at 10Mbps
- Off No data available Check that the Ethernet network is operational.
ALARM Red On Indicates alarm conditions have been met. Review status page in browser to understand
alarm source.
MODE Green Pulsing / Flashing
Pulsing - User dened mode selected,
Flashing - Pre-dened operating mode selected
according to mode pins. Number of ashes =
operating mode number
No action required
PWR and STATUS
(Combined)
Power = blue
Status = red
Power = on (solid)
Status = on (solid)
Critical HW Error Both Power & Status LEDs are
solid
Return to manufacturer if this persists after a
power reset
Powering the PRO-MUX-1
The PRO-MUX-1 can operate between 9 and 35 VDC and will typically use
325mA at 12 VDC.