Noland Model XP15 NMEA 0183 Expander With Multiple Outputs

Description

The XP15 Expander is an advanced version of its predecessor (XP14) with an additional output, a bicolor status LED and more short circuit protection on the outputs. It enables NMEA 0183 talkers to drive multiple listeners . It provides a single opto-isolated input and four independent differential RS-422 outputs plus a fifth RS-232 output for driving single-ended listeners such as PC’s. Although intended for 4800 baud operation, it will also operate at 9600 baud. Many marine instruments, although compliant with the NMEA 0183 specification, do not provide sufficient drive capability for multiple listeners. To overcome this, the XP15 has five outputs, each of which can drive multiple listeners if needed. All outputs are isolated from each other, so that shorting one will not affect the others. The XP15 can operate on any DC voltage from 10-30 Vdc. A bicolor LED on the unit flashes green when input data is detected, but will turn red or yellow if a supply current overload occurs. A pair of test terminals, test+/test- can be used to determine supply current by connecting them to an external voltmeter. TYPICAL INSTALLATION: The XP15 accepts one NMEA talker input, such as a GPS. The input signal is split into 5 outputs, four RS-422 and one RS-232. Multiple listeners can be connected to each output as long as the yellow LED does not appear.
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MSRP 5.00
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