Actisense NGX-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway | NMEA 0183 & USB

The Actisense NGX-1 is a high-performance bi-directional NMEA 2000 gateway engineered to connect legacy NMEA 0183 equipment and PC navigation software directly to modern NMEA 2000 marine networks. Replacing the former NGT-1 and NGW-1 series into a single unified hardware platform, the Actisense NGX-1 offers flexible data conversion and PC diagnostic interface capabilities in a compact, marine-grade package.

Featuring advanced sentence-to-PGN conversion algorithms, the Actisense NGX-1 translates depth, speed, wind, AIS, heading, and GPS data between protocols with high precision and low latency. Equipped with full Opto-isolation on its NMEA 0183/ISO connections and ISO-Drive technology, the gateway protects sensitive onboard electronics against ground loops and electrical interference.

Full control and visibility of your vessel data using the NGX-1; 

• View all NMEA 2000 network data on Actisense NMEA Reader. The device supports every available PGN in the NMEA 2000 standard.
• View converted NMEA 0183 data on Actisense NMEA Reader. The device sports the largest conversion library of any gateway.
• Easily interface with a wide range of PC applications via the NGX-1, such as TimeZero (NMEA 2000) and OpenCPN (NMEA 0183).
• Configure the Actisense EMU-1, NGW-1 and NGX-1 via Actisense Toolkit using an NGX-1.
• Connect legacy NMEA 0183 instruments together with new NMEA 2000 networks, greatly reducing upgrade costs.

FEATURES

• Vital NMEA 2000 diagnostic tool
• USB version is fully isolated to prevent dangerous ground loops
• ISO version has OPTO-isolated input and ISO-Drive™ output for safely interfacing with RS232 or RS422
• Up to 230,400 baud data transfer rate
• Advanced configuration using Actisense Toolkit allows Tx / Rx lists and Tx rates to be set
• Supports Fast Heading at 10Hz
• Multiple diagnostic LEDs

BENEFITS

• Allows all major PC Chartplotter applications to interface with the NMEA 2000 bus
• Provides a rule-enforcing firewall between the PC and the NMEA 2000 bus
• Powerful diagnosis of the NMEA 2000 network using the FREE NMEA Reader software provided
• Configure and flash-update Actisense products on the bus
• Upgrade NMEA 0183 equipment to NMEA 2000
• Allow NMEA 0183 devices to receive vital NMEA 2000 data
• Use the NMEA 2000 bus to multiplex several NMEA 0183 signals together
• Reliable, renowned bi-directional conversion engine
• Supports a wide range of conversions including AIS
• Easily configurable using Actisense Toolkit

Ordering Information
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The NGX-1 is available in two versions:
NGX-1-USB: equipped with a USB cable to allow Plug and Play connectivity with a PC.

NGX-1-ISO: equipped with a bare wire open ended cable, allowing for connectivity to an NMEA 0183 device, or Serial Port / DB-9.

Use Case

Converting legacy equipment

The most common scenario for an NGX is connecting legacy NMEA 0183 equipment, into modern NMEA 2000 systems.

A perfect example is a vessel with NMEA 0183 GPS, Wind and Depth sensors, but there’s also an NMEA 2000 network with MFDs. Getting the NMEA 0183 data onto the MFD requires the data to be converted and output as NMEA 2000 PGNs.

The NGX will receive, convert and transmit NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data bi-directionally.

Cost is the main benefit here, where an NGX costs only a fraction of an NMEA 2000 GPS for example. Save money, time and space by using an NGX and leave your existing legacy equipment in place.

Connecting to a PC

On-board computers running applications such as TimeZero are becoming more common. To get the data into these NMEA 2000 programs, an interface is required between the NMEA 2000 network and the PC. The NGX will transfer all data to/from an NMEA 2000 network and PC.

Many devices also require configuration on the network, which can be done via the Actisense NGX-1 (if the manufacturer specifies our gateway). Our products such as the EMU-1, NGW-1,NGX-1 are configured via Actisense Toolkit which can be done using an NGX-1.

Tech Specs

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