5. 1. PC Interface and USB driver update ........................................... 8 5.2. OTA Desktop Application ........................................................ 8 5.3. List of additional Hardware Functions ......................................... 8 5. 4. Programming Mode ............................................................... 9 0
Chapter 6 Technical Specifications 11
6. 1. Protection ........................................................................ 11 6. 2. Isolation .......................................................................... 11 1.1 Product Overview The 2N14MX NMEA buffer is suitable for connecting two inputs with automatic or manual switching functions. The system will automatically switch to input 2 if input 1 is missing. It is able to switch the input to the second port by connecting an optional selector switch to port 0 in NMEA buffer mode. It is able to use an NMEA multiplexer function with 3 inputs by arranging the jumpers and DIP switch selection.
The input and output baud rates are able to be set to 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 by dip switch selection.
Through the OTA application, the 2N14MX hardware can be programmed to use different hardware functions.
1.2 Product Appearance
1 1.3 PCB View
The electrical terminal connections are marked near to each connector to identify it in an easy way. 1.4 Power input and terminal details
Terminal Description 24 v DC Input voltage
NMEA Buffer mode Optional switch port manual input selection
Port 0 NMEA Multiplexer mode Used as the 1st NMEA input of multiplexer Port 1 NMEA input port No 1 Port 2 NMEA Input port No 2 Out 1 - 10 Output from Differential driver through 33x2 Ohms resistor Out 11 -14 Output from Differential driver through 10x2 Ohms resistor Jumper set Port 0 selection for NMEA buffer mode and Multiplexer mode Dip switch array Hardware mode and baud rate selections USB port USB "B" connector port for programming and reading output data
2 2 NMEA buffer mode setup In the NMEA buffer mode, the DIP switch number 1 should place in the OFF position and the four jumpers are set to the NORMAL marked side. Ref Image 1.
It is required to select the jumper set along with the DIP switch 1 to operate the NMEA buffer mode and NMEA multiplexer mode in the proper way.
As shown in image 2, all of the jumpers should be placed in the NORMAL marked position while the system is used in the NMEA buffer mode.
2.1 Mode select DIP switch function
Hardware mode DIP Switch 1 NMEA BUFFER OFF
NMEA MULTIPLEXER ON
2.2 Jumper setting in NMEA buffer mode
Image :1 Image: 2 NMEA Buffer mode settings Jumper setting in the NMEA buffer mode
3 2.3 PCB Connection details in NMEA buffer mode
2 Input 14 Output data buffer for NMEA 0183 data distribution The 2N14MX has two inputs are featured to allow for auto-changeover ensuring seamless operation in the event of primary data loss. 2 x NMEA Input Port (Ch1 takes priority, auto switch to Ch2 if Ch1 lost) 14 x Output Ports Up to 115,200 baud rates The USB port baud rate will be the same as the port 2 baud rate.
4 3 Baud rate selection 3.1 DIP switch numbers 3,4,5 are for the input NMEA baud rate selection and DIP switch numbers 5,6,7 are for the output NMEA baud rate selection. Refer to Figure 4. The 2N14MX can be used as a baud rate converter across the range of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 by setting up input and output baud rate DIP switches.
The baud rate can be set by referring to the input and output baud rate tables. power cycle or press the reset switch on the device when a change in the dip switch selection is applied.
3.2 Input baud rate selection table
IN Baud Rate DIP Sw 2 DIP Sw 3 DIP Sw 4
1200 OFF OFF OFF
2400 ON OFF OFF
4800 OFF ON OFF 9600 ON ON OFF 19200 OFF OFF ON 38400 ON OFF ON 57600 OFF ON ON 115200 ON ON ON Figure :4
Input / Output baud rate settings
3.3 Output baud rate selection table OUT Baud Rate DIP Sw 2 DIP Sw 3 DIP Sw 4 1200 OFF OFF OFF
2400 ON OFF OFF
4800 OFF ON OFF 9600 ON ON OFF 19200 OFF OFF ON 38400 ON OFF ON 57600 OFF ON ON 115200 ON ON ON
5 4 NMEA multiplexer mode setup In the NMEA multiplexer mode, the DIP switch number 1 should place in the ON position and the four jumpers are set to the MUX marked side. Ref Image 5.
It is required to select the jumper set along with the DIP switch 1 to operate the NMEA buffer mode and NMEA multiplexer mode in the proper way.
As shown in image 5, all of the jumpers should be placed in the MUX marked position while the system is used in the NMEA multiplexer mode.
4.1 Mode select DIP switch function
Hardware mode DIP Switch 1 NMEA BUFFER OFF
NMEA MULTIPLEXER ON
4.2 Jumper setting in NMEA multiplexer mode
Image :5 Image: 2
NMEA Multiplexer mode settings Jumper setting in the NMEA multiplexer mode
6 4.3 PCB Connection details in NMEA multiplexer mode
3 Opto-isolated NMEA 0183 data inputs. Full galvanic Opto-isolated differential
inputs that fully comply with the NMEA 0183 standard specification. This allows the input to work correctly with long cable runs, and/or in a noisy environment. This also allows the NDC-4 to offer up to 2500v of common mode voltage difference (between its input and outputs). This will prevent any ground loop damage occurring. Inputs 1 and 2 have independently selectable baud rates of 1200 to 115200 baud; Input 0 is fixed at 4800 baud. The USB port baud rate will be the same as the port 2 baud rate.
7 5.5 Processed data analysis 1. INPUT 1 DATA (PORT 0).
2. INPUT 2 DATA (PORT 1).
3. INPUT 3 DATA (PORT 2).
4. MULTIPLEXED OUTPUT DATA.
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7 5 USB port function 5.1 PC interface and USB driver update The processed data will be available through the USB-B type port. The baud rate of the USB-B type port and input port 1 will be the same.
The PC required a valid internet connection to update the system program. To
detect 2N14MX in Windows, a PROLIFIC USB DRIVER is required. The download link for Prolific Driver Software is: Products (prolific.com.tw)
5.2 OTA Application
By using the OTA application, the 2N14MX hardware can be programmed to use different hardware functions.
5.3 List of additional hardware functions
1. Gyro compass NMEA data $HEHDT to Yokogawa format $HEHRC NMEA data. 2. Speed log NMEA data $--VHW to $VDVBW NMEA data and vice versa. 3. Echosounder log printer with GPS input and ECHOSOUNDER NMEA input. 4. NMEA checksum generator.
8 5.4 Programming mode To program the unit, hold the program switch, then press and release the reset switch. The Green PROGRAM LED will start blinking while the device entered into the programming mode.
CPU Status indication: CPU running in normal mode: GREEN light steady. programming mode enabled: GREEN light blink.
9 5.6 Factory reset
The OTA application includes a factory resets function. during the reset, the NMEA buffer program will load into the system. User name: factory Password: reset
10 6 Technical specifications 6.1 Protection The system is designed to prevent reverse polarity protection, and PTC self- resettable fuse protection is included.
6.2 Isolation
The system is designed with DC input power isolation and opto-isolation for input channels. The driver outputs utilize 3-state circuitry to provide high-impedance states at any pair of differential outputs when the appropriate output enable is at a low logic level. Internal circuitry is provided to ensure a high-impedance state at the differential outputs during power-up and power-down transition times, providing the output enable is low.
Supply voltage 18-36VDC, secured against reversed polarity
Current consumption 50mA (100mA max. with fully loaded talker ports) Input (NMEA buffer mode) 2 x NMEA 0183/RS-422, Galvanic opto-isolation Input selection (NMEA buffer mode) 1 manual switch selector port and automatic switching function. Input (NMEA multiplexer mode) 3 x NMEA 0183/RS-422, Galvanic opto-isolation Input resistance Greater than 800 Ohms Output 14 x NMEA 0183/RS-422 high impedance state at each pair of differential output. One USB-B port output. Input baud rate support 1200 - 115200 baud Output baud rate support 1200 - 115200 baud Dimensions 200 x 22 x 30mm Power isolation 2100 V DC Compatibility Compatible with all NMEA 0183 versions without requiring configuration. Protection PTC self-resettable fuse and reverse polarity protection
