USG-2 Isolated USB To Serial Gateway For Use w/NMEA0183, RS422 And RS232

The USG-2 ensures safety and reliability when connecting a PC to your NMEA 0183 network.

The USG-2 converts a USB port into a bi-directional serial port suitable for connecting to a marine standard NMEA 0183 data bus.

It provides a far safer connection when compared to standard USB to serial converters.

Electrical isolation is provided by the ISO-Drive™ output and OPTO-isolated input making installation simple and free from ground loops.

The input uses the Actisense OPTO-isolation circuitry to protect any connected equipment from the most common system faults. The input can receive very low-level signals that are often too small to be received by a PC serial port.

The USG-2 is the safest way to connect a boat’s data network to an on-board PC.

Features:

• NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible
• ISO-Drive™ technology
• Pluggable screwless connector with locking latch & strain relief
• Encapsulated electronics
• High retention USB socket
• Diagnostic & power LEDs
• Baud rates from 300 to 230400 bps
• Bulkhead mount, with optional DIN rail mount kit
• Pluggable screwless connector
• Inputs & outputs protected against over voltage, ESD & short circuits
• Simple installation
• Protects PC from damage
• Eliminates ground loops

Technical Specifications:

Power Supply (USB)

• Power Source - Bus powered
• Maximum Bus Current - 50mA

NMEA 0183 Port – Talker & Listener    

• Number of Listener/Input Ports - One isolated NMEA 0183 Listener
• Number of Talker/Output ports - One isolated NMEA 0183 Talker
• Compatibility - Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible
• Galvanic Isolation - NMEA 0183 Talker and Listener Isolation
• Speed/ Baud Rate - 4800 to 230400 bps / baud
• Connectivity - Pluggable screwless connector with locking latch and integrated push-button. Utilizes cage clamp for 12 to 24 AWG wires (both solid and stranded)
• Talker output voltage drive - >2.0V (differential) into 100Ω
• Talker output current drive - 20mA max.
• Talker output protection - Short circuit and ESD
• Listener input voltage tolerance - -15V to +15V continuous
• Listener input protection - Current limited, overdrive protection to 40V DC and ESD protection
• USB Port    
• Compatibility - USB 1.1, 2.0 and 3.0
• Speed/ Baud Rate - 300 to 230400 Baud
• Connectivity - High retention type-B receptacle (supplied cable includes a custom USB Type-B sealing plug)
• Withdrawal Force - 1.5Kg
• Drivers (Latest OS) - Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10,11 & MAC OS X supplied on CD & Actisense website

Mechanical

• Materials - Housing – ABS (PA-765), flame retardant to UL94 V-0, PCB encapsulant – polyurethane, flame retardant to UL94 V-0, Pluggable screwless connector – PPA-GF with CrNi spring and tin plated Ecu contacts
• Mounting - Bulkhead mount (s/s self tapping screws included) or optional DIN rail mount kit available
• Weight - Main body 65g, USB cable 70g
• USB cable length - 2.0m shielded USB Type-A to Type-B cable including custom USB Type-B sealing plug

Approval & Certifications    

• EMC - EN 60945 (sections 9 & 10)
• Environmental protection - IP67 (Encapsulated electronics)
• Operating temperature - -25°C to +70°C
• Storage temperature - -40°C to +85°C
• Relative Humidity (RH) - 0 to 93% RH
• Guarantee - 3 years (5 Years if registered)

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Specifications:

• Data Interface: NMEA 0183
• Box Dimensions: 2"H x 6"W x 7"L WT: 0.4 lbs
• UPC: 5060998710485

Owner's Manual (pdf)
Brochure (pdf)