Simnet Groups - Simrad GO XSE Installation Manual

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the network to allow for the unit to distinguish between them. The
Data option shows all data being output by the device.
Some devices will show additional option(s) specific to the device -
the RC42 illustrated above has a Calibration option, to allow easy
setup of this device.
Ú Note:
Setting the instance number on a 3rd party product is
typically not possible.

SimNet Groups

The SimNet Group function is used to control parameter settings,
either globally or in groups of units. The function is used on larger
vessels where several SimNet units are connected to the network.
By assigning several units to the same group, a parameter update
on one unit will have the same effect on the rest of the group
members.
Display (backlighting), Units (metric or imperial units of measure),
Damping (to dynamic data), and Alarms can be grouped either in
Simrad group, or groups 1 through to 6. If any of the settings
require discrete control, set it to none.
Diagnostics
Provides information useful for identifying an issue with the
network.
Ú Note:
The following information may not always indicate an
issue that can be simply resolved with minor adjustment to
network layout or connected devices and their activity on the
network. However, Rx and Tx errors are most likely indicating
issues with the physical network, which may be resolved by
correcting termination, reducing backbone or drop lengths, or
reducing the number of network nodes (devices).
Bus state
Simply indicates whether the bus is powered, but not necessarily
connected to any data sources. However, if bus shows as off, but
power is present along with an increasing error count, it is possible
that termination or cable topology is incorrect.
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