Simrad EK15 Reference Manual page 179

• About the NMEA telegram format on page 248
• Telegram formats on page 247
Navigation dialog box; Position tab
Purpose
The parameters on this
positioning sensors.
Description
These external positioning sensors
are typically global positioning
systems (GPS). They provide their
data on a serial line, or by means of
the local area network.
The information from the GPS
system provides the position
information on the EK15
Parameters
1
Port
Select which serial or Ethernet port to use for this communication.
2
Setup
Once you have selected a serial or Ethernet communication port, click this button to
set up the applicable port parameters. The relevant port setup dialog box opens.
3
NMEA Sentence
Select which NMEA sentence to be used for the communication.
a
Auto
The EK15 will read all relevant telegrams. If the specified information is
provided to the system on more than one telegram format, a built-in priority
list will be used.
b
GGA
This telegram contains time, position and fix related data from a global
positioning system (GPS).
→ GGA Global positioning system fix data on page 252
c
GLL
This telegram is used to transfer latitude and longitude of vessel position, time
of position fix and status from a global positioning system (GPS).
→ GLL Geographical position latitude/longitude on page 252
d
RMC
This telegram contains time, date, position, course and speed data provided by
a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver.
→ RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data on page 254
351718/C
tab allows you to control the interface with external
Position
.
Title bar
Functions and dialog boxes
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