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PRO-BUF-2 Professional Type Approved Intellligent NMEA0183 Buffer
PRO-BUF-2, the intelligent, type-approved PRO range buffer. Offering device protection and excellent flexibility, all in one product.
Two OPTO-isolated inputs and twelve ISO-Drive™isolated outputs.
The PRO-BUF-2 is rugged, with a stainless steel housing, and provides isolation on all inputs and outputs. With two NMEA 0183 inputs, twelve NMEA 0183 outputs, a bi-directional serial port and an Ethernet port, the PRO-BUF-2 is a perfect solution for larger leisure vessels, commercial shipping and is a great addition for systems that require type-approved devices.
The PRO-BUF-2 is designed to suit the majority of NMEA 0183 systems and ready to go ‘out of the box’ by simply hard-wiring the two-mode inputs as required.
The Intelligent NMEA 0183 Buffer manually configurable basic modes of operation include variations of buffer modes, intelligent auto-switch, and combine modes.
For all other configurations, leaving the mode inputs floating selects the ‘User Configuration Mode’. The web-based configuration tool allows full customisation of the PRO-BUF-2, and is compatible across all popular Operating Systems. Using the web-based configuration tool allows for fine-tuning of the data available on each output.
To make installation quick and simple the PRO-BUF-2 features 2-part pluggable connectors that allow the use of screw terminals*, and a professional DIN Rail mounting system (DIN Rail not included). The device can also be mounted directly to the bulkhead.
Helpful LEDs indicate power, data in, data out, and the alarm status to aid diagnostics.
Data statistics and load indication via the web tool provide a real-time view of data.
- Power Supply
- Input Supply Voltage 9 to 35 V DC
- Input Supply Current 325mA max @ 12V DC (all outputs @ full drive into 100 ohm loads)
- Input Protection Continuous reverse polarity, transient overvoltage and ESD protection
- Power Indicator LED, Blue – indicates unit is functioning correctly
- Input Supply Connector Pluggable 2-way screw terminal, 5.08mm pitch
- NMEA 0183 Port – Listener & Talker
- Number of Listener / Input Ports 2 isolated NMEA 0183 Listeners
- Number of Talker / Output Ports 12 isolated NMEA 0183 Talkers
- Compatibility Fully NMEA 0183, RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible
- Speed / baud rate 4800 to 38400 bps
- Talker Output Voltage Drive >= 2.2V (differential) into 100 ohm
- Talker Output Current Drive 20 mA maximum per output
- Talker Output Protection Short circuit and ESD
- Talker Data Indicator LED, Orange (Flashes at data rate)
- Listener Input Voltage Tolerance -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second)
- Listener Input Protection Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC and ESD protection
- Listener Data Indicator LED, Green (Flashes to indicate valid input)
- Connectors Pluggable 2/3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch
- Serial Port
- Compatibility RS422 & RS232 compatible. RS485 Listener compatible
- Speed / baud rate 4800 to 115200 bps
- Output Voltage Drive >= 2.1V (differential) into 100 ohm
- Output Current Drive 20 mA max.
- Output Protection Short circuit and ESD
- Input Voltage Tolerance -15 V to +15 V continuous, -35 V to +35 V short term (< 1 second)
- Input Protection Current limited, overdrive protection to 40 VDC and ESD protection
- Data Indicators LED’s: Green = Receive, Orange = Transmit
- Connectors Pluggable 3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch
- Ethernet Port
- Host Interface 10/100BaseT, automatic polarity detection
- Supported Protocols TCP/IP for configuration and firmware updating
- TCP/IP and UDP for NMEA 0183 comms
- Indicators Green = Link/Activity, Yellow = 100 Mbps
- Connector RJ45
- Isolation
- NMEA 0183 Listener OPTO-Isolated, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V
- NMEA 0183 Talker Uses IsoDriveTM, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V
- Serial Port Uses IsoDriveTM, Hi-Pot tested to 1000V
- Alarm Relay Hi-Pot tested to 1000V
- Ethernet Port 2kV for 60s
- Mode Inputs
- Input Voltage Range 0 to 35V DC
- Protection Transient overvoltage and ESD protection
- Connectors Pluggable 2-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch
- Alarm Output
- Contacts Common, Normally Open and Normally Closed
- Alarm Indicator LED, Red indicates a valid alarm condition
- Contact Ratings 35VAC / 50VDC
- Connectors Pluggable 3-way screw terminals, 5.08mm pitch
- Mechanical
- Housing Material 316 Stainless Steel
- Dimensions 210mm (W) x 128mm (H) x 27mm (D)
- Weight 530g
- Mounting Bulkhead mount or DIN rail mount (DIN kit 1)
- Approvals and Certifications
- EMC IEC 60945:2002-08, DNVGL-CG-0339:2019 & IACS UR E10 Rev7
- Compass Safe Distance 750mm
- Type Approval Certificate RINA
- Operating Temperature -25 to +70°C
- Storage Temperature -40 to +85°C
- Relative Humidity (RH) 95% @ 55°C
- Environmental Protection IP40
- Guarantee 5 Years
Ethernet port – for configuration, diagnostics and data streaming
2 OPTO-Isolated NMEA 0183 inputs
12 ISO-Drive NMEA 0183 outputs
Advanced Data Filtering/Routing
Configurable Input and output baud rates
Serial port – for configuration, diagnostics or as an additional NMEA 0183 input/output.
Free firmware updates make the device future-proof
Alarm output relay (N/O and N/C contacts available)
Mode inputs to provide manual selection of operational mode
Diagnostic LEDs on all inputs and outputs
Alarm status LED
Mode LED
Bi-colour status LED
DIN rail or Panel mountable
Pluggable connectors for quick and easy installation
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Features & Benefits
- 2 Opto-Isolated inputs
- 12 ISO-Drive NMEA 0183 outputs
- Ethernet Port
- Flexible operating modes
- Automatic Baud Rate matching on inputs
- Alarm output options
- Web based configuration tool
- Diagnostic LEDs
- Advanced Data Filtering and Routing
- 2 virtual Autoswitch modules
- Data statistics and load indication via web tool
- Designed for 12 / 24 Volt supply
- Future proofing with easily upgradable firmware
- 2-part pluggable connector system
- Stainless Steel Housing with DIN rail mount option
- Type Approved
- Flexible configuration options to buffer autoswitch or combine NMEA data
- ISO-Drive separates the Listener from the Talker to protect both the PRO-BUF and each connected device.
- Fast bi-directional data connection to a monitor and control software application
- PRO-BUF can be configured using any web browser on any Operating system
- Works out-of-the-box without configuration for basic installations, or can be easily user configured as required
- Relay output is compatible with on-board alarm systems and NMEA Alarm sentence can be displayed and actioned on an MFD
- Easy to access via network, doesn’t require the device to be moved or have a serial connection to the PC.
- Quick visual check gives the user confidence that each input and output is passing data
- Features can be utilised to fine tune data, avoiding data overloads on the outputs and connected listeners
- Allows automatic data priority selection between two devices of the same type of data (e.g. GPS)
- Shows the NMEA 0183 on each I/O Port, and how frequently it arrives, great for low level diagnostics
- Allows use on large vessel 24V DC power supplies systems
- Additional features in future firmware revisions are accessed using a simple update process via Actisense Toolkit over Ethernet
- Fast installations and supports both screw and screwless terminal types. Ideal for quick diagnostic swapping
- Increased durability, ease of installation and high performance
- Can be installed on vessels governed by Class Society Rules
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