Simulation Mode; I/O Port Setup - Furuno RD-30 Operator's Manual

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Simulation Mode

A simulation mode, showing internally generated navigation data, is provided to
acquaint you with the features of the RD-30. "SIM" appears on the display when
the simulation mode is turned on.
1. Press the [MENU] key once or twice to open the main menu.
2. Select SYS SETUP and then press the [ENT] key.
3. Select SIMULATOR and then press the [ENT] key.
4. Select ON or OFF as appropriate and then press the [ENT] key.
5. Press the [MENU] key twice to close the menu.
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I/O Port Setup

The I/O SETUP menu sets up the IN/OUT and AUX ports on the RD-30.
Additionally you can use this menu to output power to other display units, in case
of multiple display units. Note that the equipment can process data input at the
rate of up to 430 characters/second. Some delay will occur when processing
data input at a higher rate.
1. Press the [MENU] key once or twice to open the main menu.
2. Select I/O SETUP and then press the [ENT] key.
3. Select IN/OUT, AUX or POWER OUT as appropriate and then press the
[ENT] key. One of the following displays appears depending on your
selection.
OFF
IN/OUT
AUX
BOTH
OFF:
IN/OUT: Output data which is input through the IN/OUT port
AUX:
BOTH:
Note: If, when BOTH is selected, the data sentence which has an input interval
faster than one second (ROT, HDT, etc.) is turned on, some data may not
be output.
I/O PORTS SETUP
IN/OUT PORT :
AUX PORT
POWER OUT : OFF
< SELECT SENTENCE >
IN/OUT PORT
AUX PORT
I/O PORTS SETUP menu
IN/OUT and
AUX options
No output
Output data which is input through the AUX port
Output mixed data which is input through the IN/OUT and AUX ports
IN/OUT, AUX and POWER OUT options
OFF
: OFF
POWER OUT
OFF
options
ON
OFF: No output
ON: Outputs power to other display units
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