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ADD-ON MODULE NMEA0183 TO ETHERNET CONVERTER Installation Manual The easiest way to stay online. version 2.0...
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The contents of this manual are well prepared by Locomarine Networks d.o.o. While we try to improve our equipment at all times, Locomarine Networks d.o.o. shall incur no liability based on contents, updates or modification of the contents, or the lack of contents in this manual.
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PREFACE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD: Do not open enclosure of the equipment if you are not qualified to do it. TURN OFF THE POWER IMMEDIATELY IF WATER LEAKS INTO THE EQUIPMENT OR AN OBJECT DROPS INTO THE EQUIPMENT: Continue operating the equipment could cause electrical shock or fire. Contact your nearest distributor or dealer for service. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE EQUIPMENT OR MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT: Improper disassemble or modification could cause electrical shock, fire, or personal injury.
CONTENT INTRODUCTION ABOUT NMEA0183 to ETHERNET CONVERTER WHAT IS IN THE PACKAGE PORTS AND CONNECTORS INDICATORS INSTALLATION CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY CONNECTING NMEA0183 DEVICE CONNECTING RS232 DEVICE CONNECTING CONVERTER TO YACHT ROUTER SETUP ACCESING CONVERTER OVER YACHT ROUTER STATUS PAGE IP SETUP...
NMEA0183 to Ethernet converter (Converter in further text) is Add-on module compatible with every Yacht Router models. It will give you ability to connect any NMEA0183 source (e.g. GPS, plotter, sounder, etc) to Yacht Router or any other TSP base device for purpose of getting NMEA0183 data in TCP format available on your Vessel Network both over WIFI or Ethernet. In addition to NMEA0183, device will also work with RS232 protocol over dedicated connector.
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.3. PORTS AND CONNECTORS Converter is equipped with following ports and connectors. DC Power in 5-36 V DC Power in 5-36 V NMEA0183 RS232 Ethernet 1.4. INDICATORS Converter is equipped with following indicators. POWER - Power indicator...
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION 2.1. CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY To power Converter connect it to DC power source using supplied DC power cable. Power cable consist of RED and BLACK wire. Connect RED wire to positive (+) and BLACK wire to negative (ground -) power source as indicated on a following photo.
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION 2.2. CONNECTING NMEA0183 DEVICE To connect NMEA0183 device to Converter use NMEA0183 port as specified bellow. DEVICE PORT/CABLE CONVERTER PORT (NMEA possible labelling) Tx A / Out A / Tx+ NMEA IN Rx+ / A Tx B / Out B / Tx-...
CHAPTER 3 - SETUP 3.1. ACCESING CONVERTER OVER YACHT ROUTER To manage Converter you need to connect with your computer, smartphone or tablet to any Yacht Router Vessel Network by network cable or via WIFI. Once connected, Converter setup is managed via dedicated web page accessible by any web browser (e.g.
On this page you can set parameters for NMEA and RS232 port. Baud Rate Port communication speed. Default parameter for most NMEA0183 based device is 4800. Heading sensors, AIS and few other usually use 38400. Data Speed NMEA data speed conversion, set 50 as most common version or change if you need different performance.
CHAPTER 3 - SETUP 3.5. LOGIN SETUP On this page you can change name of the Converter and login details. Both User name and Password can have maximum 5 characters.
CHAPTER 3 - SETUP 3.7. ACCESSING CONVERTER DIRECTLY VIA COMPUTER If you want to connect comptuer directly to Convert you will have to set fixed IP address of your computer to match IP range of Converter. We suggest you to use following IP address: 10.81.0.100 and Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Once you change IP address on your computer you will be access Converter using web browser as described in Chapter 3.1...
CHAPTER 4 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Ethernet Rate: 10/100 Mbps auto switch between cross and direct connection IP Mode: Static IP, DHCP Serial and NMEA Port number: 1x RS232, 1x NMEA (cannot be used at the same time) Interface standard: RS-232: DB9 pin type, NMEA: 4 wire (RS422 level) Baud rate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Reliability level: 2KV electromagnetic isolation...
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