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USB to Serial Gateway - USG-2
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Contents
Important Notices ...................................................................................................... 2
Trademarks and Registered Trademarks ................................................................... 2
Fair Use Statement .................................................................................................... 2
Technical Accuracy ..................................................................................................... 2
Product Registration .................................................................................................. 2
Product Guarantee ..................................................................................................... 2
Product Disposal ........................................................................................................ 2
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4
Solving ground loops ................................................................................................. 4
Overcoming issues with different standards ............................................................. 4
Simple connection to a computer with no serial port ............................................... 4
Features ..................................................................................................................... 5
Software updates ....................................................................................................... 5
NMEA 0183 interfacing ............................................................................................. 6
The basics ................................................................................................................... 6
The NMEA signals ...................................................................................................... 6
The different NMEA standards .................................................................................. 6
Before getting started ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting to Devices ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting to NMEA 0183 Devices .......................................................................... 7
Bi-directional Connections ......................................................................................... 7
In the USG-2 Box ....................................................................................................... 7
Inserting the Strain Relief Clip ................................................................................... 8
Securing Data Wires .................................................................................................. 8
Power Supply and USB Drivers .................................................................................. 8
Using the USB COM Port .......................................................................................... 9
LED Behaviour ............................................................................................................ 9
Separating the 2-Part Connector .............................................................................. 9
Mounting the USG-2 .................................................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................ 10
Status LEDs .............................................................................................................. 10
Technical Support and the Returns Procedure ........................................................ 10
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