Locomarine NMEA2000 User manual

Installation Manual
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ADD-ON MODULE
NMEA2000 TO ETHERNET
CONVERTER

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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.
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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
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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

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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:
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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).
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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 [e-mail]
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).
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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.
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4.4. TROUBLESHOOTING OF ETHERNET CONNECTION
The following step-by-step guide will help you to troubleshoot the network connection:
1. Be sure that the network (yellow) LED of the Converter is ashing chaotically every few seconds. Otherwise, see the Section II.
2. Check the network mode of the Converter by signals of status (green) LED, see Section VI for details.
3. Reset Converter settings (or perform a hardware reset if you have installed the beta version of the rmware), the Converter will be switched to DHCP Magic mode.
4. Try to connect the PC directly to the Converter (without network hub or router) and try to access Converter’s web server.
5. Switch the Converter to emergency mode and check settings of the PC and web browser.
6. Take a photo of your installation, internet settings of the PC, record a short video with the LEDs ashing and apply to technical support or ask a local computer specialist for help.
4.5. RECOMMENDED ETHERNET SETTINGS
We recommend switching your Converter from default DHCP Magic mode to DHCP Server in case of direct connection with laptop or if you only have a passive network hub that has no DHCP
server. If you already have a DHCP server (network router with DHCP server), switch the Converter to Static IP Address. In both cases, the Converter’s own IP address will be xed. In case of an
onboard PC (not a laptop, which can be taken away from the boat for a while), you may prefer to congure a static IP address (use addresses differing by at least 10 from Converter’s address,
for example to x.x.x.11 if the Converter has the address x.x.x.1).
If the IP address is different from the address on Device’s label, put the sticker with the address on the Device or make a note in this manual.
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5.1. CONFIGURATION OF APPLICATION PROTOCOLS
Most marine applications support both TCP and UDP network protocols. TCP is a connection-oriented protocol. This means that the receiver must conrm reception of data before it gets the
next packet of data, otherwise the sender repeats the transmission after a timeout. So, the second TCP connection doubles the network trac and CPU load, despite the fact that both clients
receive the same data.
UDP is a connectionless protocol; any number of clients can listen to data broadcasted from a specied port without any additional load on the server and without increasing the actual network
trac. We recommend using UDP protocol where possible, because the resources of the Device’s CPU are limited.
The Converter supports NMEA 2000 (RAW) and NMEA 0183 data protocols. The Converter contains a bi-directional converter between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 and has a exible system of
message lters. The NMEA 2000 (RAW) protocol is supported in Expedition 10 and CAN Log Viewer. The RAW protocol is very simple, open and supported by our other Converters and routers.
On the NMEA Server page you can set up to three server ports. If TCP network protocol is selected, up to three connections (from three different applications on one device, or from three
devices with one marine application running on each) are allowed at the same time. So three servers allow nine connections in total. In the case of using UDP protocol, the number of devices or
applications used on the data port is not limited. We recommend using UDP protocol when possible.
Servers can be congured as bi-direction, read-only (From NMEA 2000) or write-only (To NMEA 2000). We recommend conguring data ports as read-only if possible, to prevent network ooding
from incorrectly congured applications.
Server #1 serves Web Gauges in addition to connected clients; Web Gauges will not work when this server is congured to NMEA 2000 protocol or turned off.
Converter server settings
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Server #3 also supports the Debug and Memory data protocols. The Debug protocol is designed to diagnose hardware or software issues. The Memory protocol allows export of the vessel’s data
from an internal memory to GPX (tracks), CSV (spreadsheets) or XML formats.
With the factory settings, Converter has Server #1 enabled and pre-congured use of TCP port 1456 and the NMEA 0183 data protocol. To connect your application to the Converter with factory
settings:
• set the IP address 10.81.0.92 in the application settings
• specify the TCP protocol and port 1456 in the application settings.
To use the Converter with a Navionics Boating App, no settings are required in the app, but some changes are required in the Converter conguration:
• congure one of the Converter servers to use UDP port 2000 and NMEA 0183 data protocol
• be sure that Converter web server is accessible from your mobile device
• be sure that your router forwards UDP packets between Ethernet and WIFI networks
5.2. NMEA SETTINGS AND AUTOPILOT CONTROL
On the NMEA Settings page you can congure control of NMEA 2000 (SeaTalk NG) autopilots, and tune conversion between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 protocols.
True wind calculation
The wind sensor always measures apparent wind; true wind angle is calculated using SOG or STW data and true wind direction requires COG or heading. A chart plotter can join all these data and
send calculated values to NMEA 2000, but usually TWD, TWA and TWS are not available.
Historically, STW/HDG are used to calculate true wind. However, this is not correct in places with strong current, and the true value of true wind can be obtained using the SOG/HDG pair.
Therefore, our Converters offers four options: SOG/HDG (if you love truth), SOG/COG (if you have GPS only), STW/HDG (if tradition is most important), or you can disable calculations. In the last
case the Converter reports true wind data only if they are calculated by another device available on NMEA 2000 network. The default setting Any means that the Converter will detect what data
are available on the network and will calculate true wind data using the best possible option.
Talker ID
You can congure the talker ID (two next characters after $ or ! sign) for NMEA 0183 output sentences. The default setting for the talker ID is YD and Converter sentences looks like:
$YDWPL,5441.1350,N,02014.8640,E,005*7A
$YDRTE,1,1,c,My Funyy Route,001,002,003,004,005*10
Autopilot control
Modern autopilots have the following modes:
• Standby: In this mode, autopilot is not engaged to the vessel control.
• Auto: The autopilot has a xed course to steer.
• Wind: The autopilot steers the boat at a specied angle to the wind.
• Waypoint: The autopilot steers the boat to the specied waypoint.
• Route or Track: The autopilot steer the boat by a specied route.
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The difference in the last two modes is that autopilot not only maintains the right direction to the waypoint, but also tries to follow the line from the previous to the next waypoint. Note that
Converter server port must be congured to work in both directions (Bidirectional in factory settings) to allow control of autopilot from the application. When NMEA 2000 autopilot is controlled
from an NMEA 0183 application, it must receive:
• position of the destination waypoint (from RMB sentence)
• course from the position to the destination waypoint (APB and/or RMB)
• cross track error, means the distance and direction from the current position to the route (APB and/or RMB and/or XTE)
Depending on the implementation, the NMEA 2000 autopilot can also use the following data (and not only):
• vessel heading (HDG sentence), but in most systems the heading sensor is connected directly to the autopilot
• rate of turn (ROT sentence)
• position, course and speed over ground (RMC sentence)
To control the autopilot, Converter should receive APB and RMB sentences from the application. Converter also needs to have magnetic variation data, which can be obtained from HDG or RMC
sentences or from the NMEA 2000 messages (must be turned on in the Converter settings).
If your NMEA 2000 network has GPS data, it can use data already available on NMEA 2000 and sending of the ROT, HDG and RMC sentences from the application may not be required. It is better
to send minimal data from a PC to the NMEA 2000 network if possible.
Depending on the autopilot sensitivity settings, autopilot can control your vessel smoothly or aggressively. The application only provides the situation (where is the waypoint and how far we are
from the route), but the course to steer and the rudder angle are dened by the autopilot logic.
Switching of waypoints is the work of the application. If the arrival radius is set to 1 NM, application can switch to the next waypoint when the current point is still a mile away. If your route is
circular or approximately so, the application can unexpectedly switch from the rst point to the last. You should be familiar with your application settings and test how the system works on the
open water.
The autopilot can warn you or ask for your conrmation when the application changing the waypoint. It depends on autopilot settings. When the application terminates the navigation, it usually
stops sending APB and RMB sentences. Autopilot usually switches to Auto mode and signals about that. Raymarine autopilots use proprietary messages to control. The Converter was tested
with the two systems, but we also expect that it will work well with all other Raymarine SeaTalk NG autopilots:
• Raymarine C90W chartplotter, Raymarine SPX SmartPilot SPX30 and Raymarine ST70 Pilot Head
• Raymarine c125 chartplotter (LightHouse 17), Raymarine EV-1 Course Computer and Raymarine ACU200 Actuator Unit
To control Raymarine autopilot:
• Converter server port must be congured to use the NMEA 0183 data protocol and works in both directions (Bidirectional in factory settings)
• its support must be turned on in the settings (rst setting at the NMEA Settings page), because it is turned off by default
• autopilot must be initially set to the Auto mode to be controlled from the application
• the application must provide APB, RMB and RMC sentences
• the application should provide an HDG or RMC sentences or using of NMEA 2000 variation must be on in the settings (3rd setting at the NMEA Settings page)
When the route or waypoint is activating in the application, autopilot switches to the Track mode from Auto. If automatic conrmations are off (default settings, 2nd setting at the NMEA Settings
page), the chart plotter and pilot head will ask for the conrmation when waypoint is changing. When the application terminates the navigation, autopilot returns to the Auto mode.
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It is impossible to switch from Track mode to Auto when the application controls the autopilot, because it will return it to the Track mode after a 5-second delay. To take control in an emergency,
switch the autopilot to Standby mode.
XDR Settings
The XDR sentence is used to transfer data from sensors, tanks, engines, etc. This sentence contains the sensor’s text identier (name), which was not dened by NMEA Standard until end of
2018. This led to the invention of names by every company on the market. For example, B&G uses AIRTEMP to send air temperature data, OpenCPN software uses TempAir, Maretron uses ENV_
OUTSIDE_T, and the NMEA 0183 Standard 4.11 denes Air.
With these settings you can dene names used in XDR to provide compatibility with software or hardware. The length of the name is limited to 16 characters. An empty name means that data will
not be sent in XDR sentence.
NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 Message Filters
On the NMEA Filters page, you can block NMEA 2000 devices or selected types of messages to or from applications or Web Gauges (for example, to exclude the possibility to control the
autopilot). These settings are usually not required, and you can skip this chapter.
The Device has 14 lter lists which allow limiting the set of messages passed from the NMEA 2000 network to a PC or mobile application (transmit lters) and messages passed from the
application to the NMEA 2000 network (receive lters).
Each NMEA server has four lter lists: two for incoming and outgoing NMEA 0183 messages, two for incoming and outgoing NMEA 2000 messages (used for RAW protocol). Which lter is used
depends on the server data protocol settings dened on the NMEA Servers page. There are 12 lter lists in total.
The Device also has two Global lter lists, which dene what NMEA 2000 messages can be passed from the network to internal NMEA servers and what NMEA 2000 messages can be sent
by internal NMEA servers to the NMEA 2000 network. Each lter list has a switchable type: WHITE or BLACK. A message is passed thru the WHITE lter if it contains a record matched with a
message. And the reverse for BLACK. In the factory settings, all lter lists are empty and are of BLACK type, so all messages are passed through the lters.
Syntax of NMEA 0183 lters
NMEA 0183 lters contain 3-char NMEA 0183 sentence formatters separated by a space character. According to the standard, an NMEA 0183 sentence starts with a $ or ! symbol, followed by a
two-character talker ID and a 3-char sentence formatter. These elements are followed by data elds (after the comma).
The sentence is nished by a check sum after the * (asterisk) symbol. Converter with factory settings using YD talker ID, it can be changed on the NMEA Settings page. The Device uses
3-character sentence formatters only for ltering. The following sentences matches to GLL and VDM records (sentence formatters):
$GPGLL,4146.5894,N,07029.6952,W,173412.02,A*15
!AIVDM,1,1,,B,ENk`smq71h@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@=MeR6<7rpP00003vf400,4*5F
Example of correct NMEA 0183 lter text:
GLL VDM DPT
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Syntax of NMEA 2000 (RAW protocol) lters
You should be familiar with the NMEA 2000 Standard (can be purchased from National Marine Electronics Association, www.nmea.org) to operate with NMEA 2000 lters.
These lters actually contain pairs of 29-bit message identiers and a mask. The identier is compared by processing the NMEA 2000 message identier and the second value (mask) denes the
comparison concerning which bits are signicant. The identier contains a PGN (Parameter Group Number, described in NMEA 2000 Standard) and a source device address. You can use decimal
and hexadecimal numbers (which start with a 0x prex).
To simplify dening lters, it is also allowed to set lters using PGN only. The lter string contains records separated by comma. Records contain an identier and mask separated by space, or a
PGN number.
Example of correct lter:
0x1FD0700 0x1FFFFFF, 130310, 1 255, 130311
This lter matches with messages with PGN 130311 (0x1FD07) sent by the device with address 0, PGN 130310 (sent by any device), messages sent by a device with address 1 (1 255 is another
form of the record 0x0000001 0x00000FF), and PGN 130311 (sent by any device).
Congure lters
To congure a lter, open the NMEA Filters page on the administration web site and select it with Server, Data Protocol and Filter combo boxes. Switch the lter type to required, enter a lter
string and click Update (to discard changes just switch to another lter or refresh page in browser). On update, the Device parses the string and returns the effective settings back. Incorrect
strings are ignored by the Device. Changes take effect immediately, and if you have diagnostics data opened in another browser window, you can monitor the effect of changes in real time.
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6.1. WEB GAUGES OF ADMINISTRATIVE WEB SITE
The Web Gauges page (WG) allow real time viewing of vessel data using a web browser on PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone and can replace instrument displays. You can open the WG using the
link on the logon page of the Converter’s administrative web site (no authorization is required) or, if you are logged in, using the Web Gauges menu item. No internet connection or app installation
is required.
Built-in web gauges
WG offers four customizable data pages. On mobile devices you can slide pages, or you can use the numeric buttons on the menu (at the bottom of the screen) to choose the active page. Data
pages are pre-congured. The rst page contains circular gauges for course/speed and AWA/AWS (apparent wind angle and speed), and text data bars with STW, heading, TWS and TWA data.
The second page is congured to view twin engines’ data and contains circular tachometers and text data bars with engine temperature and fuel rate data. The third page contains data bars with
position, time, log, sea and air temperature, barometric pressure and depth surface graph with current depth value. The fourth page is not congured and contains no gauges or data bars. You
can change any page’s layout and its sets of data bars.
On an IPhone, IPad and Android devices, the address bar and/or menu bar of a web browser can reduce the visible area and overlap WG menu in horizontal or vertical screen orientation. In this
case, add WG to the Home Screen (see browser menu) and open it using the WG icon on the Home Screen. The page will then open in full screen mode without browser menus or address bars.
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7.1. NMEA 2000 MESSAGES SUPPORTED BY CONVERTER
The Converter can pass any message from NMEA 2000 to a PC application and in the opposite direction. No in the table below means that the Device will not process these messages during
service communication with other devices on the network. Note that service communications are not affected by the lter settings of the Device
Message Receive Transmit
ISO Acknowledgment, PGN 59392 (0xE800) Yes Yes
ISO Address Claim, PGN 60928 (0xEE00) Yes Yes
ISO Request, PGN 59904 (0xEA00) Yes No
GNSS Position Data, PGN 129029 (0x1F805) Yes No
Local Time Offset, PGN 129033 (0x1F809) Yes No
PGN List Group Function, PGN 126464 (0x1EE00) No Yes
Product Information, PGN 126996 (0x1F014) Yes Yes
System Time, PGN 126992 (0x1F010) Yes No
7.2. CONVERSIONS FROM NMEA2000 TO NMEA0183
NMEA2000 NMEA0183 Comment
65311 Magnetic Variation, (Raymarine Proprietary) - Magnetic variation is used in RMC, HDT, HDG, VDR, VHW, VTG. Priority of variation PGNs:
127250, 127258, 65311.
126992 System Time ZDA, GLL See also PGN 129033
127233 Man Overboard, Notication (MOB) MOB
127237 Heading/Track Control APB, HSC Use PGN 129284, 129283 if possible
127245 Rudder RSA Two rudders supported
127250 Vessel Heading HDG, HDM, HDT Magnetic variation is used in RMC, HDT, HDG, VDR, VHW, VTG. Priority of variation PGNs:
127250, 127258, 65311.
127251 Rate of Turn ROT
127258 Magnetic Variation - Magnetic variation is used in RMC, HDT, HDG, VDR, VHW, VTG. Priority of variation PGNs:
127250, 127258, 65311.
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127488 Engine Parameters, Rapid Update RPM, XDR, DIN, PGN
DIN and PGN are wrap NMEA 2000 messages according SeaSmart (v1.6.0) and MiniPlex
(v2.0) specications. Engine revolutions, boost pressure, coolant temperature, hours, fuel rate,
alternator voltage are also transmitted in XDR sentence.
127489 Engine Parameters, Dynamic XDR, DIN
127493 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic DIN, PGN
127501 Binary Status Report DIN
127505 Fluid Level DIN, PGN
127508 Battery Status DIN, PGN
128267 Water Depth DBT, DBS, DPT
128275 Distance Log VLW
129025 Position, Rapid Update GLL Also use PGN 126992 or 129029
129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update VTG Also used in RMC
129029 GNSS Position Data GGA, GLL, RMC, ZDA See also PGN 129033
129033 Local Time Offset - Time offset is used in ZDA
129044 Datum DTM
129283 Cross Track Error XTE
129284 Navigation Data RMB, HSC Use 129283, 129029 if possible
129285 Navigation - Route/WP information - Waypoint names from this message are used in RMB and APB sentences
129291 Set & Drift, Rapid Update VDR
129539 GNSS DOPs GSA PGN 129540 is also required
129540 GNSS Sats in View GSV, GRS PGN 129539, 129029 required
130066 Route and WP Service — Route/WP — List Attributes RTE Use waypoints from 130067
130067 Route and WP Service — Route — WP Name & Position WPL
130074 Route and WP Service — WP List — WP Name & Position WPL
130306 Wind Data MWD, MWV, VWR, VWT Device with factory settings perform conversion from true
to apparent wind and vice versa. MWV sentence is sending twice (one for relative wind and one
for true). Also used in MDA.
130310 Environmental Parameters XDR, MTW, MDA Air, dew point, inside (saloon), water and exhaust gas temperature, inside and outside humidity,
barometric pressure are supported. MDA is sent only when air, dew point or water temperature,
or barometric pressure or outside humidity are available. Also contains wind speed and
direction.
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130311 Environmental Parameters XDR, MTW, MDA Device with factory settings perform conversion from true to apparent wind and vice versa.
MWV sentence is sending twice (one for relative wind and one for true). Also used in MDA.
Only messages with data instance 0 are converted. Air, dew point, inside (saloon), water and
exhaust gas temperature, inside and outside humidity, barometric pressure are supported.
MDA is sent only when air, dew point or water temperature, or barometric pressure or outside
humidity are available. Also contains wind speed and direction.
130312 Temperature XDR, MTW, MDA
130313 Humidity XDR, MDA
130314 Actual Pressure XDR, MDA
130316 Temperature, Extended Range XDR, MTW, MDA
130578 Vessel Speed Components VBW
129038 AIS Class A Position Report VDM, VDO AIS VHF messages 1, 2 and 3
129039 AIS Class B Position Report VDM, VDO AIS VHF message 18
129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report VDM, VDO AIS VHF message 19
129041 AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Report VDM, VDO AIS VHF message 21
129793 AIS UTC and Date Report VDM, VDO AIS VHF messages 4 and 11
129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data VDM, VDO AIS VHF message 5
129798 AIS SAR Aircraft Position Report VDM, VDO AIS VHF message 9
129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message VDO, VDM AIS VHF message 14
129809 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part A VDM, VDO AIS VHF message 24
129810 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report, Part B VDM, VDO AIS VHF message 24
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