NGW-1
Converting Engine Data from NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183
The conversion of Engine Data PGNs to NMEA 0183 sentences is very limited. Visit this article for more info: https://www.actisense.com/knowledge-base/hottest-articles/converting-engine-data-from-nmea-2000-to-nmea-0183/
Connecting multiple NMEA0183 Listeners to NGW-1
NMEA 0183 Output It is perfectly acceptable to connect up to eight devices to the NGW-1 NMEA 0183 output provided that they are all individually electrically isolated, depending on the electrical demands from each device. However, please check with ...
NMEA 2000 Device Prioritisation
When there is more than one device of the same type (like a GPS) on the NMEA 2000 network, the NGW-1 will use the data from the highest priority (lowest source address). If the device you'd rather use as a secondary Talker for the NGW-1 claims a ...
DSC/DSE conversion
With the release of firmware version 2.660 for the Actisense NGW-1, we have added conversions from NMEA0183 DSC & DSE sentences to NMEA2000 PGNs. To view the full list of supported conversions for the NGW-1, please refer to the NGW-1 Full Conversion ...
Configuring the NGW-1 using Toolkit
For a detailed explanation of using Toolkit to configure the NGW-1, please visit the following Article: https://www.actisense.com/knowledge-base/nmea-2000/ngw-1/configuring-the-ngw-1-using-toolkit/
Changing/Upgrading Firmware with the NGW-1
NGW-1 firmware v2.500 and newer Switching between AIS and Standard configurations does not require the firmware to be updated, as Actisense Toolkit can help create the exact configuration by enabling or disabling conversions as required. NGW-1 ...
Will the NGW-1 transmit data on its NMEA 0183 output that is received on the NMEA 0183 input?
This is unfortunately not possible. Doing so would create a data loop which will quickly use up the narrow bandwidth available to NMEA 0183 devices and prevent vital data from being transmitted.
NGW-1 Wiring Connections
For an explanation and diagrams of connecting an NGW-1 to an 0183 device or a serial connection please visit the following article: https://www.actisense.com/knowledge-base/nmea-2000/ngw-1/ngw-1-wiring-connections/ The article linked above also ...
Using the NGW-1 with Waypoints
If you want to use the NGW-1 with NMEA 0183 waypoint names, they have to be purely numeric – for more information on using the NGW-1 with waypoints, please visit the following article: ...
NGW-1 Normal LED Behaviour
The primary function of the NGW-1’s NMEA 0183 LED is to indicate reception of a valid NMEA 0183 sentence. The NMEA 2000 LEDs main function is to indicate reception of a PGN on the NGW-1 conversion list. For more information on the LED behaviour and ...
Converting Multiple NMEA 0183 Talkers to NMEA 2000
Unfortunately it is not possible in any NMEA 0183 networking situation to connect the output of more than one Talker to the input of one or more Listener/s. To convert data from more than one NMEA 0183 Talker to NMEA 2000 you have two choices which ...
NMEA 0183 device not receiving data from NGW-1
If your NMEA 0183 Listener is not showing any data when connected to the NMEA 0183 output of an NGW-1, the first step for fault finding should be to see if the NGW-1 supports the conversions you need. For more information on the steps taken when ...
Choosing the Right NGW-1
"Why do I need an NGW-1?" Due to the incompatibilities between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000, an Actisense NGW-1 is needed to bi-directionally convert data between the two standards. For further information on the NGW-1 and the variants, please visit the ...
Difference Between NGT-1 and NGW-1
The NGT-1 and NGW-1 are both powerful devices with very different operations. It is not possible to change an NGT-1 to an NGW-1 and vice versa. For more information on the differences between the two devices, visit the following article: ...