B&G Hercules Expansion Module

B&G Hercules Expansion Module Product Description

Hercules Expansion Module

The Hercules® Expansion processor allows the integration of additional sensors and the expansion of sailing systems for racing or cruising.

The Expansion provides a comprehensive set of analog, serial, and digital interfaces for enhanced integration with a primary sailing processor and is compatible with Triton™ Edge™ and Hercules® sailing processors.

Features:

• Dual Ethernet ports (100 Mbps)
• 9 x 12-bit analog channels
• 2 x serial I/O channels
• 2 x configurable alarm outputs
• 1 x crew overboard input
• 12/24V power supply

Connectivity Specifications: 

• Ethernet Ports:  2 x 100Mbit
• NMEA 0183 Sentences Supported: Input: HDG, HDT, ROT, THS, GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMB, RMC, VTG, ZDA, AAM, APB, BWC, XTE, DPT, MTW, VHW, VLW, MWD, MWV, VDR, XDR. Output: HDG, HDT, THS, GGS, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMA, RMB, RMC, VTG, ZDA, AAM, APB, BOD, BWC, XTE, DPT, MTW, VHW, MWV, XDR.
• PC Connectivity: 1x Ethernet (webserver)

Approvals Specification:

• Approvals Compliance: IEC/EN 60945

Electrical Specifications: 

• Recommended Fuse Rating: 3A
• Supply Voltage: 12/24V DC (9.0 - 31V DC)

Environment Specifications:

• Operating Temperature Range: -15 to +55ºC (+5 to +131ºF)
• Storage Temperature Range: -40 to +85ºC (-40 to +185ºF)
• Waterproof Rating: IPX6 and IPX7

Physical Specifications:

• Compass Safe: 500mm (19.6 in.)
• Dimensions W x H x D: 230 x 192 x 63mm (9 x 7.6 x 2.5")
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Weight: 0.7 kg / (1.5 lbs)

Other Specifications:

• Interface: Webserver