The Actisense DST-2 module is the market-leading way to take analogue transducers into the digital age.
When used with new or existing transducers fitted to a vessel, the DST-2 digitises depth, speed and temperature transducer signals into NMEA data to deliver best-in-class seabed tracking.
When used with an existing installed transducer, the frequency of the DST-2 must match that of the transducer. Typical frequencies used by manufacturers are 150 kHz (common in the UK and EU) and 170 kHz & 200 kHz (more common in the USA).
The module is ideal for operation with any NMEA 0183 compatible devices, such as chart plotters, radars or an on-board PC. In addition, it can be calibrated via a PC for various sensors and installations.
Benefits of the DST-2:
Digitises analogue signals into NMEA data
Use with any NMEA 0183 compatible device
Range of frequencies available
Flash upgradeable 'future-proof' design
Can be calibrated
Trip data available with speed transducers
Product Specifications –
NMEA in/out
Depth : Sensor dependent (Configurable Cal)Range : Airmar, calibrated 10k @ 25 °CInput voltage tolerance : Continuous operationDifferential input voltage : Required level for data to be detectedOutput current : RS485 / RS422 compatibleBaud rate : Customisable (at engineering cost)Data output rate : Customisable (at engineering cost)Range (narrow beam) : Airmar P66, P79, 10-40 knots, ideal conditionsRange (wide beam) : Airmar DT800, 10-40 knots, ideal conditionsSpeed : Sensor dependent (Configurable Cal)Temperature : Sensor dependent (Configurable Cal)
