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NBF-2 NMEA BUFFER

The NBF-2 has now been replaced with our new NBF-3 buffer.

The Actisense NBF-2 galvanically opto-isolates and buffers NMEA 0183 data to drive multiple NMEA devices, such as chart plotters and radars. It is ideal for safely interfacing an on-board PC to NMEA 0183 equipment on a vessel.

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The Actisense NBF-2 galvanically opto-isolates and buffers NMEA 0183 data to drive multiple NMEA devices, such as chart plotters and radars. It is ideal for safely interfacing an on-board PC to NMEA 0183 equipment on a vessel.

Designed for use with all NMEA 0183 input and output types (RS422, RS485 and RS232), the NBF-2 produces an amplified copy on each of its isolated outputs.

Galvanic isolation on the OPTO input and the ISO-Drive outputs ensures protection for both the source talker device and all listening devices, exceeding the NMEA 0183 specifications.

The NBF-2-GX version has seven glands which offer’s the option to easily seal more connections.

The NBF-2 and NBF-2-GX are invaluable in creating a safe and flexible NMEA data network.

Benefits of the NBF-2:

Note: The NBF-2 and NBF-2-GX are being phased out of production and are likely to be unavailable from mid-2014.

The NBF-3 is the latest and enhanced version of the Actisense NMEA Buffer.

  • AIS compatible
  • Protects connected devices
  • Simple installation
  • Seal more connections with the NBF-2-GX
  • Can be used to isolated between two systems
Supply voltage 10 35 V
Supply current Supply voltage 12v (Min. load, Max. load) 44 100 mA
 

 

Supply voltage 24v (Min. load, Max. load)

 

25

 

49

 

mA

 

Opto-isolated in
Input voltage tolerance Continuous operation -15 +15 V
Short term operation (< 1 sec) -35 +35 V
Differential input voltage Required level for data to be detected 1.8 V
Input current 2 mA
Input to ground

 

Full Galvanic Opto-isolation protection

 

 

2500

 

V

 

ISO-Drive out NMEA 0183 version 1-3 & PC Serial
Output current RS485 / RS422 / RS232 compatible 22 mA
Differential output voltage 100 ohm load 2.1 V
Output to Ground Full Galvanic isolation protection 1500 V
Output to Output

 

Full Galvanic isolation protection

 

 

1500

 

V

 

General
Baud rate 115200 bps
Ambient temperature -20 +70 °C
Guarantee Actisense guarantee 3 Years
M12 gland clamping range Cable diameters accommodated (NBF-2-GX) 3 6.5 mm
M16 gland clamping range Cable diameters accommodated 4.5 10 mm

The Actisense NBF-2 galvanically opto-isolates and buffers NMEA 0183 data to drive multiple NMEA devices, such as chart plotters and radars. It is ideal for safely interfacing an on-board PC to NMEA 0183 equipment on a vessel.

Designed for use with all NMEA 0183 input and output types (RS422, RS485 and RS232), the NBF-2 produces an amplified copy on each of its isolated outputs.

Galvanic isolation on the OPTO input and the ISO-Drive outputs ensures protection for both the source talker device and all listening devices, exceeding the NMEA 0183 specifications.

The NBF-2-GX version has seven glands which offer’s the option to easily seal more connections.

The NBF-2 and NBF-2-GX are invaluable in creating a safe and flexible NMEA data network.

Benefits of the NBF-2:

Note: The NBF-2 and NBF-2-GX are being phased out of production and are likely to be unavailable from mid-2014.

The NBF-3 is the latest and enhanced version of the Actisense NMEA Buffer.

  • AIS compatible
  • Protects connected devices
  • Simple installation
  • Seal more connections with the NBF-2-GX
  • Can be used to isolated between two systems
Supply voltage 10 35 V
Supply current Supply voltage 12v (Min. load, Max. load) 44 100 mA
 

 

Supply voltage 24v (Min. load, Max. load)

 

25

 

49

 

mA

 

Opto-isolated in
Input voltage tolerance Continuous operation -15 +15 V
Short term operation (< 1 sec) -35 +35 V
Differential input voltage Required level for data to be detected 1.8 V
Input current 2 mA
Input to ground

 

Full Galvanic Opto-isolation protection

 

 

2500

 

V

 

ISO-Drive out NMEA 0183 version 1-3 & PC Serial
Output current RS485 / RS422 / RS232 compatible 22 mA
Differential output voltage 100 ohm load 2.1 V
Output to Ground Full Galvanic isolation protection 1500 V
Output to Output

 

Full Galvanic isolation protection

 

 

1500

 

V

 

General
Baud rate 115200 bps
Ambient temperature -20 +70 °C
Guarantee Actisense guarantee 3 Years
M12 gland clamping range Cable diameters accommodated (NBF-2-GX) 3 6.5 mm
M16 gland clamping range Cable diameters accommodated 4.5 10 mm

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