Setting Up The Interface For Course Gyro Input - Simrad SN90 Operator's Manual

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If you want to check that the peripheral system is transmitting data to the SN90,
select
.
Monitor
The
Port Monitor
), and one for outgoing messages (
Data
knowledge of the data communication to investigate the datagrams. The
dialog box is a tool for debugging purposes. It is neither required nor
Monitor
intended for normal operation of the SN90.
9
Type a custom name to identify the interface in other dialog boxes.
10 Select which datagram(s) you want to import from the sensor.
11 If relevant, specify a dedicated talker ID.
12 Select
to save the new sensor interface you have defined.
Add
The sensor interface is added to the
page.
13 At the bottom of the dialog box, select
14 Continue your work in the
Further requirements
On the left side of the
priority of the datagrams, and set up relevant configuration parameters.
Related topics
Setting up the interfaces to peripheral devices, page 132

Setting up the interface for course gyro input

In order to operate correctly, the SN90 requires input from a course gyro. In most cases
a suitable course gyro is already installed on the vessel. A global positioning system
(GPS) with a compatible output format can also be used. To select which sensors to
install, use the
Sensor Installation
you have enabled this in the
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that:
• You have a vacant interface port on your Processor Unit.
• You are familiar with NMEA and other relevant datagram formats.
• You know how to set up the parameters for serial and local area network (LAN)
communication.
• The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters.
• The SN90 system is turned on and operates normally.
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dialog box provides one text box for incoming messages (
Installed Sensors
Installation
dialog box, select
Installation
page. The current heading is shown on the top bar if
Display Options
). Use these boxes and your
Tx Data
list on the
to save your settings.
Apply
dialog box, or select
Sensor Configuration
dialog box.
Operating procedures
Rx
Port
Sensor Installation
to close it.
OK
. Define the
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