W2K-1 NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway

Fully NMEA 2000 Certified

The W2K-1 NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway has built-in conversion of NMEA 2000 messages into NMEA 0183 sentences thus allowing a wide variety of vessel data (e.g. position, speed, course, wind speed, depth, engine data, AIS messages etc.) to be shared with NMEA 0183 compatible software applications running on connected devices.

All the data received (or a selected subset) can be logged to its internal micro SD card for later downloading to use for analysing the voyage. This is very useful for analysing race data, generating logbooks, diagnosing problems or even sharing your voyage details. Approximately 16 days* of data can be stored on the pre-installed industrial grade micro SD card, which can be upgraded should the user require more storage.

Actisense-i comes included as standard. Benefit from our full suite of diagnostic tools to help check and diagnose potential issues on a boat’s electronics network, including voltage issues, and the working status of all devices attached to the network, Actisense-i has been designed to save installers and boaters time and ultimately, money, by giving them confidence in their electronics onboard.

The W2K-1 NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway has the legendary Actisense “Reliability Built-In” along with useful diagnostic LEDs, internal antenna, enhanced password security, full certification and all packaged in an extremely rugged IP67 case.

*Bus load-dependent – can vary between 6 and 100 days

Features

• Converts NMEA 2000 to/from NMEA 0183 (streamed over Wi-Fi)
• Supports both TCP and UDP, streams data using up to three separate data servers
• Data protocols are selectable to be compatible with a huge range of navigation software and apps
• Approximately 16 days of Voyage data recording (upgradable)
• Diagnostic LEDs for NMEA 2000 bus activity and Wi-Fi Status
• Works as an access point and client simultaneously
• Remote Firmware upgradability
• Low power- 2 LEN (100 mA)
• Supports 802.11 b/g/h (up to 150Mbps)
• Automatically measures and reports the NMEA 2000 bus voltage
• User Manual embedded on the device, easily accessible via browser
• Each device has unique default SSID and Password for enhanced security
• Actisense-i diagnostic tools

Benefits

• Two-in-one NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi Gateway and data logger
• Enables use of mobile devices and laptops without the hassle of a physical connection
• Allows compatibility with a wide range of NMEA 2000 & NMEA 0183 applications
• Ruggedised IP67 casing suitable for wet and harsh environments
• Works out of the box with pre-installed industrial grade SD card
• Integrated antenna has less chance of physical damage
• Quick and easy to install

Use Case

The demand for wireless connectivity is forever growing in the marine industry, with a significant rise in wireless applications following this. The requirements vary, from wireless data streaming to a secondary device / display, through to remote connectivity and monitoring of vessels and their logs.

The Actisense W2K-1 NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway is an ideal, cost effective, out of the box solution which requires minimal configuration.

A common scenario with the W2K-1 is the user requiring connection to their mobile phone / tablet to use an application such as Navionics. This is done in a few easy steps where the W2K-1 is set-up to output in NMEA 0183 via one of the data servers via TCP. The IP address of the W2K-1 and the Port Number of the Data Server are then entered into the application and the connection is made.

As the W2K-1 can act as a client (connects as a device to an existing IP Network), an IP address can be automatically assigned to it (if DHCP). Using this, if the user has remote access to the network from their office / home, the network can be viewed by connecting to the W2K-1, where the battery status, device list and other pieces of info are all listed.

The W2K-1 has an internal SD Card supplied as standard (8GB), which is expandable up to 128GB. Logging, when enabled will record every single piece of NMEA 2000 data that flows through the network into an EBL (Electronic Binary Log) file. These logs can then be accessed remotely via connecting to the W2K-1, enabling post journey analysis and processing of vessel data.

In summary, if you need a wireless gateway that supports multiple data formats, has data logging and diagnostic tools all in one low cost device, then the W2K-1 is an ideal choice.

Tech Specs

Geek Mode

• NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi Gateway and voyage data recording in one device
• Converts NMEA 2000 to / from NMEA 0183 (streamed over Wi-Fi)
• Supports both TCP and UDP and streams data using up to three separate data servers
• Data protocols are selectable to be compatible with a huge range of navigation software and Apps
• 8GB high reliability Industrial micro SD card is pre-installed
• Approximately 16 days Voyage data recording
• Remote Firmware upgradability
• Diagnostic LEDs for NMEA 2000 bus activity and Wi-Fi Status
• IP67 rated ruggedized case
• Top end Wi-Fi allows unit to simultaneously work as an Access Point and connect to existing Wi-Fi networks in Client mode
• Low power – uses less than 2 LEN from NMEA 2000 bus
• 2.4GHz radio with integrated internal antenna supporting 802.11 b/g/n (up to 150Mbps)
• Automatically measures and reports the NMEA 2000 Bus Voltage
• User manual embedded on the device – accessible via browser
• Each device has unique default SSID and Password for enhanced security