NMEA 0183 PC Opto-isolator cable, RS232 DB9 female, shielded (isolated to PC).
The Actisense opto isolator design integrates an over-moulded case for excellent water resistance and a small footprint for installation into tight spaces.
Use case
Older marine PC’s and certain NMEA 0183 instruments utilise a DB9 connection rather than a USB or differential RS-422 Port. The OPTO-4 can be used here to transfer NMEA 0183 data without having to worry about ground loops thanks to the opto-isolation technology. The OPTO is also powered from the RS-232 / serial port on a PC, making installation even easier.
*When isolation is required in both directions and/or the PC doesn’t have an RS232 port, the Actisense USG-2 offers bi-directional isolation in a USB to RS422 (NMEA 0183) form.
FEATURES
• One RS422 OPTO-isolated input
• One RS422 (NMEA 0183) output
• Up to 115200 baud
• Port powered
• Shielded cable and case
BENEFITS
• Protects PC input/receiver from damage
• Water resistant cable
• Ruggedized over-moulded case suitable for harsh environment
• Quick and easy to install
Technical Specifications
Electrical
• NMEA Listener / Input Isolation: 2kV Opto-Isolation between Red / Black NMEA Input Pair and all other Connections
• NMEA Listener / Input Voltage: +/-15V Continuous Maximum, +/-35V Max < 1 Second
• NMEA Listener / Input Signal Thresholds: Logic ‘0’ +2V to +15V, Logic ‘1’ -15V to 0V
• NMEA Talker / Output Voltage & Current: Dependant on Host RS232 Interface. Typically +/-5V to +/-15V @ 10mA Max
• RS232 Voltage on Host: +/-7V to +/-15V
• RS232 Port Total Current Consumption: 2mA to 5mA depending on RS232 Voltage
• Speed / Baud Rate: 4800 to 115200 Baud
Mechanical
• Housing Material: PVC Black
• Thumb Screw Material: PVC Orange
• Screw: Steel, Nickel Plated, M2.8 Thread
• DB9 Connector: 9 Pin Female
• Cable Length: 1.5m
• Cable Wire: 22AWG (17/34AWG) Tinned Stranded Copper
• Cable Jacket: PVC
• Shield: Internal Copper Foil Shield
• Cable Outer Diameter: 5.5mm
Approvals and Certifications
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
• Electrical Specification: Meets IEC 61162-2
• Weight: 100g
• Guarantee: 3 Years
• UL Certification: Cable E137250
• RoHS Compliant