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The Power To Drive Multiple NMEA Devices, With The Safety of Full Input and Output Isolation, Providing Networking Peace of Mind..

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A C T I S E N S E D A T A S H E E T

NMEA Buffer with ISO-Drive NBF-2

The power to drive multiple NMEA devices,


with the safety of full input and output isolation,
providing networking peace of mind...
The Actisense™ NMEA Buffer is the best produces an amplified copy of the input • Upgrade a system by providing isolation
solution for buffering weak NMEA sources, signal on each of its 6 Iso-Drive outputs. between all listeners to solve data errors
allowing many NMEA devices to be driven, caused by ground loops
such as chart plotters, radars, and on- Electrical spike protection is provided as
Features
board laptop PCs. standard on the buffer’s input using full
galvanic OPTO-Isolation to provide superior • Low power
The latest ISO-Drive technology has been protection to the NMEA source device. The • Safe, fool-proof connections
added to the NBF-2 so that now each NBF-2 input exceeds all the requirements
output is separately isolated from each of the latest NMEA 0183 specification.
other and ground, making this a world first
and the safest buffer on the market. Tests have shown that each of the six
ISO-Drive outputs can drive more than ten
This buffer is required wherever an NMEA typical NMEA inputs, and more if they meet
source cannot provide sufficient power to the full NMEA specification. They are also
drive all the equipment that requires the fully compatible with RS232 equipment,
NMEA data it supplies. It is also ideal for and automatically provide single-ended
safely interfacing an on board PC to all bipolar drive when connected to an RS232
the NMEA equipment on a vessel, while device.
providing total OPTO-Isolation.
Uses
Designed for use with all NMEA output
types, including direct connection to a PC • Drive many NMEA 0183 devices
or laptop RS232 output, the NBF-2 buffer • Isolate your NMEA device for safety

DEPTH 250FT
SPEED 7.51KTS
HDG 350° N
T WIND 5.6 KTS
A C T I S E N S E D A T A S H E E T

NMEA Buffer with ISO-Drive NBF-2

Specifications Dimensions

OPTO Isolated Flexible Input Power Supply


• Full galvanic opto-isolation offering up • Supply voltage range: 10 to 35 volts DC
to 2.5kV DC protection from ground • Power consumption (@ 12v DC):
• Compatible with PC (RS232) or Marine 44 mA minimum, no-load
(NMEA 0183) data talkers
100 mA maximum, all outputs at full
• Exceeds all NMEA 0183 input drive (100 ohm loads)
specifications - capable of receiving 1.8
• Power consumption (@ 24v DC):
volt differential signal levels while current
drawn from talker is minimised 25 mA minimum, no-load

• Overdrive protection to 40 volts DC 49 mA maximum, all outputs at full


drive (100 ohm loads)
• Baud rate selectable from 4800 to
115200 Environmental

ISO-Drive Flexible Outputs (6) • Recommended operating temperature:


-20°C to +70°C
• Electrically isolated from input power,
OPTO input and all other outputs to • Sealed case and grommets provide
1.5kV ground potential difference IP66 protection

• Exceeds all NMEA 0183 output drive General


specifications • Weight: 200 grams
• Capable of driving more than 10 NMEA • Dimensions: see diagram
0183 compliant listeners • Guarantee: 3 years
• Can send data to PC (RS232) or Marine Part Number
(NMEA 0183) listeners
• NBF-2
• Current limited short circuit protection
to NMEA 0183 specification (protects
against cable short circuits)
• Static discharge protected
Baud Rates
• Baud rates up to 115200 are possible
for full compatibility with NMEA 0183
version 3.0 (HS) and beyond
Built-in Firmware / Software
Active Research Limited
• No software required
Unit 5, Wessex Trade Centre
Ringwood Road, Poole
Dorset UK BH12 3PF

t:+44 (0)1202 746682


f:+44 (0)1202 746683
e: sales@actisense.com
www.actisense.com

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