Introduction; Data Inputs; Seatalk - Raymarine ST60 Tridata Instrument Owner's Handbook Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Raymarine product. We are sure your ST60 instrument
will give you many years of trouble-free operation.
This handbook describes how to install and use the Raymarine ST60
Tridata instrument. This instrument provides accurate depth, speed, trip and timer
information, on a high quality Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The instrument is con-
structed in a rugged weather-proofed case to provide reliable performance, even
under the most demanding conditions.

Data inputs

The ST60 Tridata instrument can fulfil master and/or repeater roles by receiving
data either from the appropriate transducers and/or from a SeaTalk
instrumentation system.

SeaTalk

SeaTalk enables a number of compatible instruments to operate as a single,
integrated navigational system. Instruments in a SeaTalk system are linked by
means of a single cable, which feeds both power and data. Instruments can
therefore be added to the system by plugging them into the network. SeaTalk is
flexible enough to adapt to any number of compatible instruments without
requiring a central processor. SeaTalk can also communicate via an interface, with
non-SeaTalk equipment using the internationally-accepted National Marine
Electronics Association (NMEA) protocol.
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