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Yacht Devices YDNG-03R NMEA 0183 Gateway with SeaTalk NG Connector, Bidirectional Converter and AIS Support
The Yacht Devices YDNG-03R is a bidirectional marine data gateway designed to connect NMEA 0183 equipment with NMEA 2000 networks through a Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible connector. It converts supported data in both directions and provides integration for navigation, AIS, autopilot and other marine electronics.
The gateway has one NMEA 2000 connection and one NMEA 0183 port with separate transmit and receive data lines. Its configurable NMEA 0183 baud rate allows connection to standard instruments, AIS transceivers, high-speed multiplexers, PC adaptors and other compatible equipment.
Main Features
- Bidirectional conversion between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000
- Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible connector
- One NMEA 0183 input and one NMEA 0183 output
- Configurable NMEA 0183 baud rate from 300 to 115200 baud
- Supports AIS messages
- Supports autopilot-related messages
- Supports single-ended RS-232 connections
- Supports differential RS-422 connections
- Configurable NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 filtering
- Fast heading output option at 12 Hz
- NMEA 0183 repeater and multiplexer functionality
- MicroSD card slot for configuration, diagnostics and firmware updates
- 2500 VRMS galvanic isolation between NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183
Electrical and Physical Specifications
Parameter Specification Model YDNG-03R NMEA 2000 connection Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible Supply voltage 7–16 V from NMEA 2000 network Current consumption 30 mA Load Equivalency Number 1 LEN NMEA 2000 connections 1 NMEA 0183 ports 1 input / 1 output Galvanic isolation between NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 2500 VRMS NMEA 0183 cable length 400 mm Device case length 54 mm Weight 37 g Operating temperature range -20 to +55°C
NMEA 0183 Port
The NMEA 0183 port can be configured from 300 to 115200 baud in 300-baud increments. The factory setting is 4800 baud.
Application Typical Baud Rate Standard NMEA 0183 equipment 4800 baud Navtex equipment 9600 baud AIS equipment 38400 baud PC adaptors and high-speed multiplexers Up to 115200 baud
NMEA 0183 Electrical Compatibility
The YDNG-03R supports both older single-ended NMEA 0183 connections and modern differential connections.
- RS-232 single-ended interfaces
- RS-422 differential interfaces
- Separate TX and RX lines
- Compatible with serial PC ports and USB-to-serial adaptors when correctly wired
NMEA 0183 Wire Functions
Gateway Wire Signal Red TX+ (A) Black TX- (B) Yellow RX+ (A) Blue RX- (B) Clear Ground
Bidirectional Data Conversion
The gateway converts supported NMEA 0183 sentences into corresponding NMEA 2000 messages and converts supported NMEA 2000 data back into NMEA 0183 sentences.
NMEA 0183 applications can also use $PCDIN and $MXPGN sentences to transmit raw NMEA 2000 messages. This allows access to additional information including engine data, tank data, battery information and compatible digital switching functions.
AIS Support
The YDNG-03R supports AIS message conversion and can operate at 38400 baud, the standard high-speed NMEA 0183 rate commonly used for AIS equipment.
When the volume of AIS traffic is high, the NMEA 0183 port speed and filters should be configured appropriately to reduce the risk of output queue overflow.
Message Filtering
The gateway provides configurable filtering for both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data.
- NMEA 0183 filtering by sentence formatter
- NMEA 2000 filtering by PGN
- NMEA 2000 filtering by sender address
- NMEA 2000 filtering by 29-bit message identifier
- Black-list and white-list filter modes
- Data transmission can be blocked completely in either direction
NMEA 0183 Repeater and Multiplexer
A dedicated routing filter can forward selected NMEA 0183 sentences from the input directly to the output.
- Repeater mode can forward all received NMEA 0183 sentences
- Multiplexer mode can combine received NMEA 0183 data with data converted from NMEA 2000
- Multiple listeners can be connected to the NMEA 0183 TX output
Fast Heading Function
The FAST_HEADING option allows HDG heading sentences to be transmitted at 12 Hz, with approximately 80 milliseconds between messages. This function is intended for applications such as radar heading input.
At 4800 baud, fast heading consumes approximately 60% of the available NMEA 0183 channel capacity, so other messages may need to be filtered when this function is enabled.
Raymarine Autopilot Support
The YDNG-03R includes special support for controlling compatible Raymarine SeaTalk NG autopilots from an NMEA 0183 navigation application. This function is disabled by default and must be enabled in the gateway settings.
Autopilot integration can use navigation information including waypoint position, bearing and cross-track error from NMEA 0183 sentences such as RMB, APB and XTE.
MicroSD Configuration
The gateway includes a MicroSD card slot for configuration, diagnostics and firmware updates. No dedicated configuration software is required.
- Supports MicroSD cards of all sizes and classes
- Supports FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems
- Configuration file: YDNG.TXT
- Current configuration can be saved to YDNGSAVE.TXT
- Configuration can be edited using a standard text editor
Diagnostic Recording
The YDNG-03R can record NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 traffic to a MicroSD card for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Log Format Recorded Data TEXT NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 traffic 0183 NMEA 0183 traffic only BINARY NMEA 2000 traffic in .CAN format
Binary diagnostic files can be viewed, converted or exported using Yacht Devices CAN Log Viewer for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux.
Installation
- Connects directly to the NMEA 2000 / SeaTalk NG backbone without a drop cable
- Powered directly from the NMEA 2000 network
- Install in a dry location
- Switch off network power before making electrical connections
- Verify NMEA 0183 wiring before connection
- Match the configured NMEA 0183 baud rate to the connected equipment
Package Contents
- YDNG-03R NMEA 0183 Gateway
- MicroSD slot sealing stickers – 6 pcs.
Product Identification
Parameter Specification Brand Yacht Devices MPN YDNG-03R EAN 4779045210304 -
