Locomarine NMEA0183 TO ETHERNET CONVERTER User manual

Installaon Manual
version 1.0
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ADD-ON MODULE
NMEA0183 TO
ETHERNET CONVERTER

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Locomarine Networks d.o.o. reserves the rights to alter the products described in this manual at any me without prior noce. This document contains proprietary informaon protected by
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Informaon provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Locomarine Networks d.o.o. assumes no responsibility for use of this manual, nor for any infringements
upon the rights of third pares, which may result from such use.
RoHS COMPLIANT
All devices in the Yacht Router series comply with the Restricon of Hazardous Materials (RoHS) Direcve. This means that all components used to build Yacht Router and add-on modules
are RoHS compliant. The RoHS Direcve bans placing on the EU market new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent
chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) ame retardants.
INTRODUCING YACHT ROUTER SOLUTION
Yacht Router with add-on modules is a complete network infrastructure soluon for yacht or boat of any size. Yacht Router devices with add-on modules will help you to easily install, setup
and control Internet connecon on your yacht. The most important part of Yacht Router soluon is the soware which controls complete system. It is designed by professionals special-
ized in yacht communicaon systems in collaboraon with experienced yacht captains. The result is a system that is simple to operate, maintain and control. Underneath simple touch user
interface, Yacht Router with add-on modules is a soluon with an industry level of reliability, performance and unprecedented level of security.
DISCLAIMER AND WARNING
The contents of this manual are well prepared by Locomarine Networks d.o.o.
While we try to improve our equipment at all mes, Locomarine Networks d.o.o. shall incur no liability based on contents, updates or modicaon of the contents, or the lack of contents
in this manual.
Because of the nature of wireless communicaons, transmission and recepon of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e, have errors) or be totally lost. Although
signicant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Yacht Router are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, the Yacht Router device and ad-
dional modules should not be used in situaons where failure to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including but not limited to
personal injury, death, or loss of property. Locomarine Networks d.o.o. and its aliates accept no responsibility for damage of any kind resulng from delays or errors in data transmied
or received using the Yacht Router device, or for failure of the Yacht Router device to transmit or receive such data.
The equipment said in this manual must only be used for what it was designed.
Improper operaon or installaon may cause damage to the equipment or personal injury. Locomarine Networks d.o.o. will not incur any liability of equipment damage or personal injury
due to improper use or installaon of the equipment. It is strongly recommended to read this manual and the following safety instrucons before proceeding to installaon or operaon.
PREFACE

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SAFETY AND HAZARD
Do not operate your Yacht Router and/or add-on modules:
• In areas where blasng is in progress.
• Where explosive atmospheres may be present including refuelling points, fuel depots, and chemical plants.
• Near medical equipment, life support equipment, or any equipment which may be suscepble to any form of radio interference.
In such areas, Yacht Router and add-on modules MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, they can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.
In an aircra, the Yacht Router and add-on modules MUST BE POWERED OFF. Otherwise, the Yacht Router and add-on modules can transmit signals that could interfere with various on-
board systems and may be dangerous to the operaon of the aircra or disrupt the cellular network. Use of cellular and WIFI equipment in an aircra is illegal in some jurisdicons. Failure
to observe this instrucon may lead to suspension or denial of cellular services to the oender, or legal acon or both.
IMPORTANT: It is solely on end-user to set transming power value for WIFI Booster to comply with regulaons of country where product will be used. Regulaons and online WIFI power
calculators (EIRP - Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power) are widely available on the Internet. Locomarine Networks d.o.o. cannot by responsible by any means for improper setup.
Transming power is set and regulated via Yacht Router Control soware.
IMPORTANT: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiaon.
63 cm minimum distance has to be maintained between the antenna and the occupaonal user and 142 cm to general public. Under such conguraon, the FCC radiaon exposure limits
set forth for an populaon/uncontrolled environment can be sased.
List of approved antennas:
Omni Direconal (pole), model Locomarine MOB 7
ANTENNA INSTALLATION: antennas from other products MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED within 20 cm range to each other to sasfy FCC regulaons.
WARNING: It is installer’s responsibility to ensure that when using the authorized antennas in the United States (or where FCC rules apply); only those antennas cered with the product
are used. The use of any antenna other than those cered with the product is expressly forbidden in accordance to FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204. The installer should congure the output
power level of antennas, according to country regulaons and per antenna type. Professional installaon is required of equipment with connectors to ensure compliance with health and
safety issues.
PREFACE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Do not open enclosure of the equipment if you are not qualied to do it.
TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF WATER LEAKS INTO THE EQUIPMENT OR AN OBJECT DROPS INTO THE EQUIPMENT:
Connue operang the equipment could cause electrical shock or re. Contact your nearest distributor or dealer for service.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE EQUIPMENT OR MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT: Improper disassemble or modicaon could cause electrical shock, re, or personal injury.
AVOID OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT WITH WET HANDS: Electrical shocks could be resulted if operang with wet hands.
USE PROPER FUSE: Damage to the equipment or re could be resulted if using improper fuse.
TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF THE EQUIPMENT IS EMITTING SMOKE OR FIRE: Connue operang the equipment could cause electrical shock or re. Contact your nearest
distributor or dealer for service.
DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID-FILLED CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
PREFACE

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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT NMEA0183 to ETHERNET CONVERTER 7
WHAT IS IN THE PACKAGE 7
PORTS AND CONNECTORS 8
INDICATORS 8
INSTALLATION
CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY 9
CONNECTING NMEA0183 DEVICE 10
CONNECTING RS232 DEVICE 10
CONNECTING CONVERTER TO YACHT ROUTER 10
INITIAL SETUP
LOCKING CONVERTER IP ADDRESS 11
CONVERTER SETUP
STATUS PAGE 14
LOCAL IP CONFIG 15
RS232 SETUP 16
NMEA SETUP 17
MISC. CONFIG. 18
REBOOT 18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 19
OUTLINE DRAWING 20
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1.1. ABOUT NMEA0183 TO ETHERNET CONVERTER
NMEA0183 to Ethernet converter (Converter in further text) is Add-on module compable with every Yacht Router models. It will give you ability to connect any NMEA0183 source (e.g.
GPS, ploer, sounder, etc) to Yacht Router for purpose of geng NMEA0183 data in TCP format available on your Vessel Network both over WIFI or Ethernet. In addion to NMEA0183,
device will also work with RS232 protocol over dedicated connector.
Converter is compable with any TCP based device (e.g. routers, switches, computers) from other manufacturers.
1.2. WHAT IS IN THE PACKAGE
When shipped, all devices are wrapped in plasc bags that protect them from humidity. Devices are then placed into a cardboard box. A bag containing accessory items is placed inside the
box too.
1 - NMEA0183 to Ethernet converter, NML-03, 1 pcs
2 - DC power cable without connectors 2 m, PWC-04, 1 pcs
3 - CAT5 cable (with connectors), CAT5-02, 1 pcs
4 - Manuals & control soware (on USB sck), QIG-00, 1 pcs
5 - Fixing screw, FSC-01, 2 pcs
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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.3. PORTS AND CONNECTORS
Converter is equipped with following ports and connectors.
Ethernet NMEA0183
DC in
5-36 V RS232
1.4. INDICATORS
Converter is equipped with following indicators.
• POWER - Power indicator
• WORK - Work indicator: Blinking = normal operaon, O or On = error
• RS232 TX - sending data to RS232 port
• RS232 RX - receiving data from RS232 port
• NMEA0183 TX - sending data to NMEA0183 port
• NMEA0183 RX - receiving data from NMEA0183 port

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2.1. CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY
To power Converter connect it to DC power source using supplied DC power cable. Power cable consist of RED and BLACK wire. Connect RED wire to posive (+) and BLACK wire to negave
(ground -) power source as indicated on a following photo.
You can also use power cable with standard 5.5 mm connector (not supplied) where inner pin is positive (+) and outside ring is negative (-).
IMPORTANT
Never connect more than one power source at the same time. Connecting multiple power supplies at the same time can damage device and void a warranty.
Wrongly connected DC power cable can damage device and void a warranty.
Voltage lower than 5 V and higher than 36 V can damage device and void a warranty.
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION

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2.2. CONNECTING NMEA0183 DEVICE
To connect NMEA0183 device to Converter use NMEA0183 port as specied bellow.
DEVICE
(NMEA possible labelling) CONVERTER
TX A / Out A / + / Data A+
TX B / Out B / - / Gnd B-
2.3. CONNECTING RS232 DEVICE
To connect RS232 device (e.g. serial port on computer) to Converter use RS232 port as specied bellow.
PIN layout
2 - RXD
3 -TXD
5 - Ground (GND)
2.4. CONNECTING CONVERTER TO YACHT ROUTER
To connect Converter use supplied Ethernet cable or similar Ethernet cable of your choice. Plug Ethernet cable to any available Vessel Network LAN port on Yacht Router, WIFI Extender or
LAN Expander connected to the system.
IMPORTANT We strongly recommend usage of high-quality CAT6 cable. CAT5 cables are not recommended on installaon where cable is longer than 10 meters.
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION

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3.1. LOCKING CONVERTER IP ADDRESS
As Converter is add-on module to the Yacht Router it is controlled by same soware you use for your Yacht Router. If you did not already installed Yacht Router Control soware you can
download it here:
Once you install the soware refer to USER MANUAL how to use it. It is available for download on our website www.yachtrouter.com
You can also check VIDEO TUTORIALS on our website www.yachtrouter.com
Converter setup is managed via dedicated web page accessible by any web browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Edge). To access setup page you need to know IP address of Converter. The
easiest way to know which IP address your Converter received from Yacht Router is to open Yacht Router Control soware. Once inside Yacht Router Control soware open SETUP page
of a Vessel Network where Converter is plugged in. Click on Advanced buon in upper right corner to open addional menus like you can see on a following example:
Here you can see that IP address of NMEA Converter is 10.81.155.254.
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Following step is to lock Converter IP address so it will keep same IP address in the future. To do that click on Converter name or IP address to open addional menu. Click on Lock IP
buon to lock Converter IP for future use.
IMPORTANT It is important to Lock IP address as you will use it on a devices and soware where you need NMEA0183 data.
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Now open web browser and type Converter IP address in URL line like you can see in a following example:
Enter inial login details to enter Converter setup page:
Username: admin
Password: admin
CHAPTER 3 - INITIAL SETUP

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4.1. STATUS PAGE
Status page is inial page of Converter web setup where you can read current device status.
CHAPTER 4 - CONVERTER SETUP

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4.2. LOCAL IP CONFIG
On this page you can set Converter to work with DHCP or set Stac IP address.
IMPORTANT If you plan to use Converter with Yacht Router we strongly advice to use DHCP/AutoIP. There is no need to set stac IP address as you already Lock Yacht Router to provide
same IP each me Converter is present on a network. Devices with Stac IP are not listed in DHCP list in Yacht Router Control soware.
If you plan to set stac IP address to Converter choose Stac IP in IP Type menu and set parameters according your needs.
CHAPTER 4 - CONVERTER SETUP

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4.3. RS232 SETUP
On this page you can set parameters for RS232 port.
Baud Rate
Port communicaon speed. Default parameter for most NMEA0183 based device is 4800. Heading sensors, AIS and few other usually use 38400.
Data Speed
NMEA data speed conversion, set 50 as most common version or change if you need dierent performance.
Local/Remote Port Number
Default Local Port Number is 1000. You will use this port number when you want to access data from RS232 port over IP (e.g. 10.81.255.254:1000). You can change it according your needs.
Remote Port Number is 23 and cannot be changed.
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4.4. NMEA SETUP
On this page you can set parameters for NMEA port.
Baud Rate
Port communicaon speed. Default parameter for most NMEA0183 based device is 4800. Heading sensors, AIS and few other usually use 38400.
Data Speed
NMEA data speed conversion, set 50 as most common version or change if you need dierent performance.
Local/Remote Port Number
Default Local Port Number is 1001. You will use this port number when you want to access data from RS232 port over IP (e.g. 10.81.255.254:1000). You can change it according your needs.
Remote Port Number is 26 and cannot be changed.
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4.5. MISC. CONFIG.
On this page you can change Converter login details.
Both User name and Password can have maximum 5 characters.
4.6. REBOOT
On a Reboot page you can nd Reboot buon that you have to press to upload changes to Converter.
CHAPTER 4 - CONVERTER SETUP

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5.1. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
System informaon
Processor: Cortex M4
Basic frequency: 120 MHz
Ethernet
Rate: 10/100 Mbps MDI/MDIX, auto switch between cross and direct connecon
Protecon: 2KV electromagnesm isolaon, shell insulaon blocking
Receive buer: Max 16k bytes buer
Serial and NMEA
Port number: 1x RS232, 1x NMEA
Interface standard: RS-232: DB9 pin type, NMEA: 3 wire (A+, B-, G)
Baud rate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
NMEA protecon: an-stac 2KV, lightning protecon
Basic parameters
DC power supply input range: 5-36 V
Max. power consumpon: 1 W
Operang temperature range: -40 to +85 °C
Operang humidity range: 5-95 % non-condensing
IP Protecon: IP50
Dimension (WxDxH, including connectors): 102 x 85 x 24 mm
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5.2. OUTLINE DRAWING
All dimensions in mm.
102
85
NMEA0183 to Ethernet converter
75
63
25
A
CHAPTER 5 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS