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Device Name
Input Source
Device Type
Data Format
Baud Rate
NMEA Header
Listen for
Time Out in Seconds
Note
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Adding new device
New devices are configured by pressing the New button when
the Inputs tab in the System Configuration dialog is active.
The Input Config dialog is displayed.
Which data that is available in the Input Config dialog depends
on which device type that is selected.
The Input Config dialog has the following fields:
Name for the input device. The device name is limited to 8 characters.
The entered name will be displayed in the different user menus and
will also be used in an alarm text.
Com. port used for the device.
Drop down field with available device types.
NMEA format and Baud Rate for the device. Available alternatives are
dependant on selected device type.
NMEA header for the device. This header must be specified if multiple
talkers with identical telegram type (e.g. GLL) are connected.
Selectable sentences for the device. Available sentences may be
displayed by pressing the Monitor Serial line button. Refer page 18.
The following sentences is preferred for GPS: GGA, VTG, ZDA and
DTM
Time-out limit for the data. If the data stops and is not received within
the specified time-out limit, an alarm will be activated.
If data-transmitting rate is low, e.g. ARPA or some echo
sounders, a short time-out may block the data.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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