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Actisense  |  SKU: USG-2

USG-2 USB to Serial Gateway

$249.99 CAD
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Connect your marine electronics directly to your onboard computer with the Actisense USG-2 USB to Serial Gateway. Designed for safe and reliable communication between marine NMEA 0183 equipment and a PC, the USG-2 converts a USB connection into a bidirectional serial interface compatible with NMEA 0183, RS422 and RS232 devices.

Featuring Actisense ISO-Drive™ technology and opto-isolated inputs, the USG-2 provides electrical isolation to help protect your computer and connected marine equipment from electrical faults and ground loops. Its robust, fully encapsulated electronics make it well suited for demanding marine environments.

Ideal for connecting GPS receivers, chartplotters, navigation instruments and other NMEA 0183 devices to computer-based navigation software such as OpenCPN.

Key Features:

  • USB to bidirectional serial gateway
  • Compatible with NMEA 0183, RS422 and RS232
  • RS485 listener compatible
  • ISO-Drive™ isolated output (1500V)
  • Opto-isolated input (2500V)
  • Supports baud rates from 300 to 230400 bps
  • One isolated NMEA 0183 input (Listener)
  • One isolated NMEA 0183 output (Talker)
  • Protects connected equipment against overvoltage, ESD and short circuits
  • Fully encapsulated electronics for marine protection
  • High-retention USB Type-B connection
  • Diagnostic LEDs for power, transmit and receive activity
  • Convenient screwless terminal connector with locking latch and strain relief
  • Bulkhead mounting, with optional DIN rail mounting kit
  • USB powered – no separate power supply required

Applications:

  • Connecting NMEA 0183 equipment to a PC or laptop
  • Feeding GPS data into chartplotting and navigation software
  • Monitoring and configuring marine instrument networks
  • Transferring navigation data between marine electronics and computer systems

Manufacturer: Actisense
Model: USG-2

The Actisense USG-2 is a dependable solution for integrating traditional NMEA 0183 marine electronics with modern computer-based navigation systems, providing reliable data communication and added electrical protection.

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