EmpirBus MCU v2

Overview
Specs
Accessories
Compatible Devices
Overview
Allowing you to control and monitor all onboard electronic systems from your Garmin chartplotter or compatible third-party display, the MCU device is an essential component of larger, more complex digital control installations. It is the central processor that drives the system and provides the computing power, intelligence and decision-making functions – plus coordination between the system’s distribution control modules (DCMs), including the NXT DCM and Connect 50 DCM units from EmpirBus.
In addition, there are various interfaces for connection to external devices. The updated MCU v.2 boasts two auxiliary CAN ports and two RS485 ports that are galvanically isolated and can be configured for additional third-party integrations in parallel.
The MCU device talks to all the other system components via the NMEA 2000 network. Configuration files for the installation are stored in the MCU, so if a DC module is ever damaged it can simply be replaced, and it will be programmed by the MCU device. While the MCU is designed to support larger, more complex switching systems, on smaller systems one of the Connect 50 or other DCM units can be set up to function as the master control for the system.
Specs GeneralDimensions (WxHxD)6.8″ x 3.5″ x 1.8″ (173 x 89 x 32.5 mm)Weight7.1 oz (200 g)CommunicationCAN-bus NMEA 2000 network LEN-4
2 auxiliary CAN ports
2 auxiliary RS485 portsPower supplyPowered via NMEA 2000Power consumptionMax/average 195 mA @ 9 V/165 mA @ 9 VSupply voltage9-32 VdcAmbient temperature-20° C to +55° CEnclosure water ratingIP65ConnectorNMEA 2000Micro 5-pin M12 male, mini USB, 12-pin M12 maleAccessories NMEA 2000
NMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable (2 m/6 ft)$34.99 USDNMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable (6 m/19 ft)$39.99 USDNMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable (10 m/32 ft)$44.99 USDNMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable (0.3 m/1 ft)$29.99 USDNMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable (4 m/13 ft)$34.99 USDNMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable, Right Angle (2 m/6 ft)$34.99 USDNMEA 2000 Backbone/Drop Cable, Right Angle (0.3 m/1 ft)$29.99 USDCompatible Devices EmpirBus Connect 50EmpirBus NXT DCMEmpirBus SP8 and EmpirBus SP12 SwitchesEmpirBus WDU v2GPSMAP 1022GPSMAP 1022xsvGPSMAP 1042xsv GPSMAP 1042xsv GPSMAP 1222GPSMAP 1222 PlusGPSMAP 1222xsvGPSMAP 1222xsv PlusGPSMAP 1222xsv Plus BundleGPSMAP 1223GPSMAP 1223 Sailing BundleGPSMAP 1223xsvGPSMAP 1242 PlusGPSMAP 1242xsv