{"product_id":"actisense-usg-2cable-shielded-usb-cable","title":"Actisense USG-2CABLE Spare Shielded USB Cable for USG-2 Gateway","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe genuine Actisense USG-2CABLE is the spare shielded USB lead that connects the USG-2 USB to NMEA 0183 gateway to your PC. It's the same cable that ships with the USG-2, so when the original goes missing or wears out, you can drop in a factory replacement and keep your nav software talking to the gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run an Actisense USG-2 on your boat, this is the exact shielded USB lead that connects it to your PC. It's the same cable that ships inside the USG-2 box, sold on its own as a spare. So if the original went missing during a refit, got left on the dock, or the jacket finally cracked after a few seasons of flexing behind the helm, you can drop in a genuine replacement and get your nav software talking to the gateway again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USG-2 is Actisense's USB to NMEA 0183 gateway. It turns a plain USB port on your laptop or helm PC into a proper bi-directional serial connection for your boat's NMEA 0183, RS422, and RS232 devices. This cable is the link between the two. One end plugs into your PC, the other seats into the USG-2's custom USB socket, and from there the gateway handles the isolation and level conversion that keeps your PC and your instruments safe from ground loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy a shielded lead and not any old USB cable off the shelf? A boat is a noisy place, electrically. You've got VHF antenna runs, inverters, alternators, and battery cables all crammed into the same lockers and conduit as your data wiring. Unshielded USB picks that noise up, and on a NMEA 0183 stream it shows up as dropped or garbled sentences: depth that flickers, heading that stutters, a fix that won't hold steady. The shield on this cable gives that interference somewhere to go, so the data reaching your charting software stays clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USG-2 end matters too. Actisense designed the gateway with a high-retention USB socket that this cable is built to mate with, so the plug stays seated when the boat's pounding through a chop instead of working loose like a standard USB connector would. That connection also gives a high level of water protection at the gateway, which counts for something when your PC interface lives in a damp console or an open pilothouse. A generic cable won't lock in the same way or seal the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is about as simple as it gets. There's no driver on the cable itself. You install the USG-2's USB driver once, plug this lead between the gateway and a free USB port on your PC, and the connection comes up. If you're running a laptop at the nav station or a dedicated helm PC for charting, this is the physical link that carries the serial data back and forth. Route it away from your VHF coax and any high-current DC runs where you can, give it a little slack at the connector so flexing doesn't stress the plug, and it'll do its job quietly for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost folks buy this cable for one of a few reasons. The original walked off during a haul-out. A previous owner never left it with the boat. Or the cable's simply been in service long enough that the connector is corroding or the outer jacket has gone brittle where it flexes behind the dash. Any of those, and the fix is the same. Swap in the genuine Actisense lead and you're back in business. Because it's the factory part, the pinout is correct and the USG-2 enumerates on your PC the way it should, with the driver loading and the blue power LED coming up solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind this cable is specific to the USG-2. It's the replacement lead for that gateway, so if you're running a different Actisense interface, check that you're ordering the right accessory for your unit. And a note on returns: per Actisense policy this item can't be sent back to the point of purchase, so if you have any question about fitment, confirm your device before you order. If you're running the USG-2 and just need the cable that connects it to your computer, this is it, straight from Actisense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShielded USB lead keeps NMEA 0183 data clean from onboard EMI like VHF, inverters, and DC power runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurpose-built for the Actisense USG-2 USB to NMEA 0183 gateway\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMates with the USG-2's custom high-retention USB socket, so the plug stays seated in a seaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh level of water protection at the USG-2 socket connection for damp console and pilothouse installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine factory replacement for the shielded lead that ships with the USG-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnects the gateway to a PC USB port for bi-directional serial data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrect pinout means the USG-2 enumerates and the driver loads the way it should\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Actisense reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is this cable for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the spare shielded USB lead that connects an Actisense USG-2 gateway to your PC's USB port. It's the same cable that ships in the USG-2 box, sold on its own as a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoesn't the USG-2 already come with this cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The USG-2 ships with this shielded lead included in the box. This listing is for a spare in case the original is lost, left behind, or worn out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy does the cable need to be shielded?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA boat is electrically noisy, with VHF, inverters, and battery cables often routed near the data wiring. The shield gives that interference somewhere to go, so your NMEA 0183 sentences reach the charting software without dropouts or garbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill a generic USB cable work instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe USG-2 uses a custom high-retention USB socket that gives a high level of water protection at the connection. The Actisense lead is built to mate with that socket and carry the shield through. A standard cable won't lock in or seal the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it fit the USG-2's waterproof socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's designed to seat in the USG-2's custom high-retention USB socket, which stays put when the boat is pounding and provides a high level of water protection at the gateway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy would I need a replacement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCommon reasons are a cable that went missing during a refit or haul-out, one a previous owner never left with the boat, or an original whose connector has corroded or whose jacket has gone brittle from flexing behind the dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the USG-2 do that this cable connects to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe USG-2 is a USB to NMEA 0183 gateway. It turns a PC USB port into a bi-directional serial connection for NMEA 0183, RS422, and RS232 devices, with isolation that protects the PC and instruments from ground loops. This cable is the physical USB link to the computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to install anything for the cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's no driver on the cable itself. You install the USG-2's USB driver once, plug this lead between the gateway and a free PC USB port, and the connection comes up. When it loads correctly the USG-2's blue power LED sits solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I return it if it's the wrong part?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePer Actisense policy this item can't be returned to the original point of purchase, so it's worth confirming your device before ordering. 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