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- Page 1 USER MANUAL i320W BIDIRECTIONAL NMEA WIFI INTERFACE SKU: 001-1061 i320W-MA-v06r01 2019-11-17 ENGLISH...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
i320W CONTENTS 1 I320W BIDIRECTIONAL NMEA WIFI INTERFACE ............4 2 DOCUMENT ........................5 2.1 About This Manual ......................5 3 NOTICE..........................6 3.1 Copyright .......................... 6 4 GENERAL NOTICES ...................... 7 5 INTRODUCTION ......................8 5.1 Parts List .......................... 8 6 MAJOR DIMENSIONS .................... -
Page 4: I320W Bidirectional Nmea Wifi Interface
i320W 1 i320W BIDIRECTIONAL NMEA WIFI INTERFACE... -
Page 5: Document
i320W 2 DOCUMENT 2.1 About This Manual This Manual provides installation, operating Instructions and fault-finding procedures for the equipment to which it relates. After installation, this manual should remain with the vessel to which it relates. This manual may also be made available in electronic Portable Document Format (PDF). In PDF format, the following categories are all enabled as active hyperlink references: (1) The titles of each section;... -
Page 6: Notice
COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. COMAR SYSTEMS Vittlefields Technology Centre Forest Road NEWPORT Isle of Wight PO30 4LY UNITED KINGDOM tel: +44 (0)1983 828900 email: sales@comarsystems.com web: www.comarsystems.com COMAR SYSTEMS reserves the right to make changes to its products and specifications without notice... -
Page 7: General Notices
When necessary, upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or addenda to this manual. Information contained in this manual is liable to change without notice. Comar Systems Ltd. disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product. -
Page 8: Introduction
i320W 5 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Comar i320W Bidirectional NMEA WiFi Interface. The i320W Bidirectional NMEA WiFi Interface provides a low cost method of setting up a wireless network on-board. This will enable you to use marine navigation programs or apps on your smartphone, tablet or PC to display all your electronic data including position, AIS data, depth, wind, compass heading and more. -
Page 9: Major Dimensions
i320W 6 MAJOR DIMENSIONS All dimensions in mm:... -
Page 10: Installation
i320W 7 INSTALLATION 7.1 Before you Start You will need the following items and tools to complete the installation: i320W Bidirectional NMEA WiFi Interface Access to 12 V dc or 24 V dc power supply where the unit is to be installed, via a 1 A rated fuse or circuit breaker / or alternatively a USB cable connected to a USB power source. -
Page 11: Installation Step 3
i320W AIS Receivers and Transponders normally use a baud rate of 38400. Most other NMEA 0183 devices usually use 4800 baud (such as a GPS, Chart Plotter or Instruments). If the equipment that you are connecting to has a pair of NMEA cables, normally marked NMEA Output Positive (A) and Negative (B) these should go to the respective NMEA input on the WiFi unit. -
Page 12: Connection Diagram
i320W 7.5.1 Connection Diagram Note: Input can be from any receiver or transponder with a serial NMEA output. The R200U shown above is used as an example. -
Page 13: Operation
i320W 8 OPERATION Operation of the i320W is automatic and requires no user intervention. 8.1 LED Indicator description LED Indicator Description LED: Description: WIFI CON Indicates if a device is connected to the i320W through WiFi On when powered NMEA Flashing once with every NMEA message received at NMEA input 1 IN 1 NMEA... -
Page 14: Setup Tool
i320W 8.3 Setup Tool The i320W Setup Tool allows you to configure your i320W. The Tool is compatible with Microsoft® Windows®. The system requirements are as follows: • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit) 8.3.1 Installing the i320W Setup Tool The application is installed from our website in the software downloads section: https://comarsystems.com/download/i320w-software/. -
Page 15: Factory Reset
i320W 8.4 Factory Reset To reset the i320W to default factory settings, disconnect all power sources from the unit (power cables as well as USB cable). Using a paper clip, push the reset button (a click will be felt), power on the device either through the power connection or the USB cable and hold down the reset button for at least 5 seconds, after which the factory defaults will be restored. -
Page 16: Wifi Modes
i320W 8.5 WiFi Modes The i320W can be set up to multiple modes. This section should give an overview how to set your device to one of the main modes. 8.5.1 Access Point Mode Access Point Mode is set up as default. Use this mode if the i320W is the only WiFi Access Point on your vessel. -
Page 17: Wifi Client Mode
i320W 8.5.2 WiFi Client Mode If you want to install your i320W alongside an existing WiFi Access Point, use the “Client Mode”. To set the device into “Client Mode”, select “WiFi Mode” > “Client” in the i320W Configuration Tool. In the SSID and WiFi Key fields, fill in the settings of the Access Point you want to connect your i320W to. -
Page 18: Wifi Client Mode - Mobile Phone As Access Point
i320W WiFi Client Mode – Mobile phone as access point 8.5.3 If you have no existing WiFi Access Point on your vessel but want to use the existing data option on your mobile phone, use this mode. Similar to 8.5.2, set the device into Client Mode by selecting “WiFi Mode” > “Client” in the i320W Configuration Tool. -
Page 19: Bridge Mode
i320W 8.5.4 Bridge Mode If you have a situation where you cannot run a cable for a NMEA 0183 connection you can forward a NMEA 0183 connection through WiFi and then back to NMEA 0183 with this mode. For Bridge Mode you need two i320W units. Set up one i320W to “WiFi Mode” > “Access Point“ and the other i320W to “WiFi Mode”... -
Page 20: Fault Finding
i320W 9 FAULT FINDING 9.1 No green ON LED is displayed Check power supply connections and fuse or circuit breaker Check polarity of power supply connections Check power supply voltage 9.2 No DATA LED flashing Check that the NMEA equipment is switched on Check polarity of the NMEA cables: A –... -
Page 21: Specification
i320W 10 SPECIFICATION 10.1 Physical Weight: 200 g Dimensions: L 120 x W 86 x D 37 mm Mounting: To flat surface 8-way Screw Terminals Connections: USB 2.0 Port: Type B (Cable Supplied) Construction: Aluminium, ABS End Caps Finish: Black Fine Texture Paint, Grey ABS 10.2 Electrical Input Voltage: 9-30 V DC... -
Page 22: Safety And Security
COMAR SYSTEMS LTD. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. Comar Systems Ltd will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour. - Page 23 i320W NOTES...
- Page 24 COMAR SYSTEMS Vittlefields Technology Centre Forest Road NEWPORT Isle of Wight PO30 4LY UNITED KINGDOM tel: +44 (0)1983 828900 email: sales@comarsystems.com web: www.comarsystems.com...
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