Locomarine Nmea2000 User manual

Installation Manual

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ADD-ON MODULE

NMEA2000 TO ETHERNET

CONVERTER

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RoHS COMPLIANT

All devices in the Yacht Router series comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Materials (RoHS) Directive. This means that all components used to build Yacht Router and add-on modules are

RoHS compliant. The RoHS Directive 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 solution for yacht or boat of any size. Yacht Router devices with add-on modules will help you to easily install, setup and

control Internet connection on your yacht. The most important part of Yacht Router solution is the software which controls complete system. It is designed by professionals specialized in yacht

communication systems in collaboration 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 solution 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 times, Locomarine Networks d.o.o. shall incur no liability based on contents, updates or modication of the contents, or the lack of contents in this

manual.

Because of the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception 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 additional

modules should not be used in situations 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 resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted 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 operation or installation 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 installation of the equipment. It is strongly recommended to read this manual and the following safety instructions before proceeding to installation or operation.

PREFACE

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:

Continue operating 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cation could cause electrical shock, re, or personal injury.

AVOID OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT WITH WET HANDS: Electrical shocks could be resulted if operating 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: Continue operating 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

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT NMEA2000 TO ETHERNET CONVERTER 6

WHAT IS IN THE PACKAGE 6

WARRANTY

WARRANTY TERMS 7

INSTALLATION

DEVICE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION 8

CONNECTING TO ON NMEA 2000 NETWORK 8

CONNECTING TO ETHERNET NETWORK 8

CONNECTING TO CONVERTER

CONNECTION TO THE CONVERTER 9

ETHERNET MODES OF THE Converter 9

EMERGENCY MODE OF THE Converter 10

TROUBLESHOOTING OF ETHERNET CONNECTION 11

RECOMMENDED ETHERNET SETTINGS 11

CONVERTER SETTINGS

CONFIGURATION OF APPLICATION PROTOCOLS 12

NMEA SETTINGS AND AUTOPILOT CONTROL 13

WEB GAUGE SETUP

WEB GAUGES OF ADMINISTRATIVE WEB SITE 17

NMEA2000 AND NMEA0183

NMEA 2000 MESSAGES SUPPORTED BY CONVERTER 18

CONVERSIONS FROM NMEA2000 TO NMEA0183 18

CONVERSIONS FROM NMEA0183 TO NMEA2000 21

DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION

DIMENSION DRAWING 23

SPECIFICATIONS 23

CONTENT

1.1. ABOUT NMEA2000 TO ETHERNET CONVERTER

Converter is Add-on module compatible with every Yacht Router model. Converter is compatible with any TCP based device (e.g. routers, switches, computers) from other manufacturers.

The NMEA 2000 Ethernet converter (hereinafter Converter or Device) connects navigation PCs and laptops to NMEA 2000 over Ethernet, Garmin Marine Network, Raymarine SeaTalk HS and

RayNet, Furuno NavNet, or NMEA OneNet, and allows bridging of NMEA 2000 networks. The Converter is equipped with a standard Ethernet RJ45 connector, and you may need a proprietary

adapter to connect it with your vessel’s network; direct connection to PC with standard computer cable is also supported.

The Device provides NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data streams using TCP and/or UDP protocols, and has a bi-directional converter between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000. This allows viewing of

navigational data including AIS as well as managing NMEA equipment including autopilot from virtually all marine software, e.g. TimeZero, OpenCPN (NMEA 0183 only) and Expedition 10 (both

NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 protocols are supported). The Converter has three data servers (TCP/UDP), which allows tailored settings for different applications.

The Converter has an internal web server, allowing it to be congured and updated from a web browser. The Web Gauges page of the built-in web site allows managing of digital switching

equipment and real time viewing of vessel data using a web browser on PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone that can replace instrument displays. No internet connection or app installation is

required.

The Device records vessel data to the internal memory, which can be downloaded as a GPS track, spreadsheet or in XML format from the internal web server. These data can also be

automatically uploaded to the Yacht Device’s free Cloud Service, to share your position and other data online, get your tracks or remotely monitor your vessel from home.

1.2. WHAT IS IN THE PACKAGE

When shipped, all devices are wrapped in plastic bags that protect them from humidity. Devices are then placed into a cardboard box.

1 - NMEA2000 to Ethernet converter, NML-04, 1 pcs

2 - Manuals & control software (on USB stick), QIG-0

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

2.1. WARRANTY TERMS

1. The Device warranty is valid for two years from the date of purchase. If a Device was purchased in a retail store, the sales receipt may be requested when applying for a warranty claim.

2. The Device warranty is terminated in case of violation of the instructions in this Manual, case integrity breach, or repair or modication of the Device without the manufacturer’s written

permission.

3. If a warranty request is accepted, the defective Device must be sent to the manufacturer.

4. The warranty liabilities include repair and/or replacement of the goods and do not include the cost of equipment installation and conguration, or shipping of the defective Device to the

manufacturer.

5. Responsibility of the manufacturer in case of any damage as a consequence of the Device’s operation or installation is limited to the Device cost.

6. The manufacturer is not responsible for any errors and inaccuracies in guides and instructions of other companies.

7. The Device requires no maintenance. The Device’s case is non-dismountable.

8. In the event of a failure, please refer to Appendix A before contacting technical support.

9. The manufacturer accepts applications under warranty and provides technical support only via e-mail or from authorized dealers.

CHAPTER 2 - WARRANTY

3.1. DEVICE INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

The Device requires no maintenance. When deciding where to install the Device, choose a dry mounting location. Do not place the Device where it can be ooded by water or exposed to rain or

water spray. Please note that you may need to observe LED signals and/or press the Converter’s hidden button during the conguration procedure. Interfaces of the Device can be connected in

any order, a hot plug (when the Device is powered) of Ethernet cables is allowed. The Device is powered from the NMEA 2000 interface, and we recommend connecting it rst.

3.2. CONNECTING TO ON NMEA 2000 NETWORK

The Device is directly connected to the NMEA 2000 network backbone without a drop cable. To connect the Device to a Simrad SimNet network (with yellow connectors) you can use an adaptor

cable (SimNet Female — NMEA 2000 Micro Female, Navico part number 24006199).

Before connecting the Device, turn off the bus power supply. Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation if you have any questions regarding the use of connectors:

• SeaTalk NG Reference Manual (81300-1) for Raymarine networks

• Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products (190-00891-00) for Garmin networks

After connecting the Device, close the lock on the connector to secure and waterproof it.

After turning on the NMEA 2000 network power supply, the status LED on the Ethernet connector will start ashing, indicating that the Converter is powered and functioning.

3.3. CONNECTING TO ETHERNET NETWORK

The Device supports direct connection to PC or can work over an Ethernet network (10, 100 or 1000 Mb/s), Garmin Marine Network, Raymarine SeaTalk HS and RayNet, Furuno NavNet, or NMEA

OneNet.

To connect directly with a PC, a regular RJ45 Male-Male Cat 5e/6 cable is required. The cable is not supplied with the Device, but can be purchased in any computer store. The cable length can

be up to 100 meters, and it must have at least 4 wires connected (usually all 8 wires are connected in the cable).

The same cable is used to connect with a standard Ethernet hub or router, or to a Garmin Marine Network. However, the vessel’s Ethernet network (usually used to connect the chart plotter with

radar or shnder) may have proprietary connectors. All known manufacturers supply adaptor cables with a standard RJ45 connector, for example:

• for Raymarine RayNet, use cables with part numbers A62360, A80151, A80159

• for Raymarine SeaTalk HS use cables with part numbers E55049, E55050, E55051

After connection to the Ethernet network (or to a PC), the network LED (yellow) of the Device will start ashing. This indicates network activity (including service packets), and ashes every few

seconds even if Converter is not used by the PC software. A constant signal of the LED means that the cable is not connected, damaged or all network equipment is turned off. No signal of

yellow LED means that NMEA 2000 network is turned off (the Device is powered from NMEA 2000) or indicates hardware problem (the Converter must be replaced).

CHAPTER 3 - INSTALLATION

4.1. CONNECTION TO THE CONVERTER

Usually, the Converter can be accessed using a web browser by following addresses: 10.81.0.92

The internal web site of the Ethernet Converter should be opened. Use login admin and password admin to enter the administrative web site. In case of a wrong password please contact our

support at support@locomarine.com

It is possible that the connection will not be established due to network settings or you will open some other device in a web browser instead of the Ethernet Converter. Even in case of a

successful connection, we strongly recommend you to read this entire Section to the end and change factory settings.

4.2. ETHERNET MODES OF THE CONVERTER

The Converter offers several network modes:

DHCP Client (dynamic IP address)

In this mode, the Converter automatically receives an IP address and other network settings from the network router. If your router has a web interface, you can enter the administrative web site

and check the addresses of connected devices to get know the assigned IP address.

DHCP Server

In this mode, the Converter issues IP addresses to network devices which are congured to obtain IP address automatically. The address space is limited to four addresses (for four client

devices), the rst client’s address will be next to the the address of the Converter; the other network devices must be congured for static IP addresses. The factory setting for Converter’s

address is 10.81.0.92.

Static IP Address

In this mode, other network devices may also have static IP addresses (stored in settings) or obtain addresses from the DHCP server on the network.

DHCP Magic

This is the factory setting of the Converter. In this mode, it initially tries to obtain the dynamic IP address (as in DHCP Client mode), and in case of failure switches to DHCP Server mode. The

process usually takes a few seconds and the selected mode is indicated by status LED. The selected mode is not saved to settings, and after reboot the sequence repeats.

The DHCP Magic mode should work well in case of direct connection with PC (in rare cases, PCs are congured for a static IP address and an address conict is possible). But if you have

a network router with a DCHP server, it can assign random address to the Converter in DHCP Magic mode (if your router has a web interface, you can log on and check the list of connected

devices).

CHAPTER 4 - CONNECTING TO CONVERTER

4.3. EMERGENCY MODE OF THE CONVERTER

Turn off the NMEA 2000 power supply and use the supplied paperclip to press and hold the hidden button before powering on. Release the button when the status LED (green) lights up (it will be

constantly lit while the button is pressed). Now the Converter is loaded in emergency mode and using the address 10.81.0.92.

Internet protocol settings in Microsoft Windows

Open network connection properties on the PC (Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on Microsoft Windows, see Figure 1) and set the IP address to 10.81.0.92 and subnet mask to

255.255.255.0, other settings can be ignored. To avoid possible network conicts, it is recommended to connect the PC directly to the Converter with network cable.

If you still cannot open the Converter’s web site from the PC, check the address of the Proxy Server in a web browser (it must be switched off) and/or try another web browser. See the next

chapter for troubleshooting.

CHAPTER 4 - CONNECTION TO CONVERTER