NMEA Conversion Gateway - NGW-1
About
The Actisense NGW-1 NMEA 2000 Gateway is the easiest way to link between a boats old and new data
networks. The NGW-1 can convert NMEA 0183 data into NMEA 2000 data and vice-versa.
The NGW-1 is available to purchase in a variety of options:
NGW-1-ISO is the standard option. With an opto-isolated input and ISO-Drive output for direct NMEA 0183
device bi-directional connection.
NGW-1-ISO-AIS is the NMEA 0183 AIS option that enables the conversion of NMEA 0183 AIS data
to its equivalent in NMEA 2000. This provides an ‘out of the box’ solution for quick installation with no
configuration required.
NGW-1-USB is the NMEA 0183 USB (1.1 and 2.0) interface for bi-directional connection to a PC for use
with NMEA 0183 software.
Every option of the NGW-1 is available with the SeaTalkNG to NMEA 2000 adaptor Cable - STNG-A06045.
The SeaTalkNG to NMEA 2000® adaptor cable (STNG-A06045) is not available as a standalone product
and must be bought as part of a bundle.
Please go to the
‘Downloads’
page of the Actisense website to see the up to date list of conversions the
various configurations can handle.
The Actisense
NMEA Reader
software utility allows the NGW-1 user to view and understand (in detail) the
translated NMEA 0183 sentences output by an NGW-1 directly.
Software Updates
The NGW-1 units have built-in firmware which is held in ‘flash’ memory, allowing quick and easy upgrades
using the latest NGW-1 ActiPatch.
Actisense recommends that the NGW-1 firmware is kept up to date. The firmware version currently
installed on the NGW-1 can be checked on any NMEA 2000 MFD capable of displaying all devices that are
active on the NMEA 2000 network. Simply check this number against the latest version number on in the
downloads
section of the Actisense website.
Powering the NGW-1
ISO Variants:
All ISO variants of the NGW-1 receive their power supply when connected to a correctly powered
NMEA 2000 backbone. The backbone must also be correctly terminated to allow connected devices to
communicate. Refer to the “Connecting to an NMEA 2000 Network” section for more information.
USB Variants:
All USB variants will be powered by the PC/laptop USB connection once the USB drivers have been
successfully installed. Depending on the settings of the PC/laptop that the NGW-1 is connected to, the
latest Actisense USB drivers will install automatically from Windows update. If this does not happen, the
same USB driver files are available on the CD that is included in the box with the NGW-1 or from the
NGW-1
downloads
web page.
