Input/Output
The CPN Series Chart Plotter has 3 NMEA-0183 inputs and 4 NMEA-0183 outputs. These
Ports may be set up to receive and output the following:
· NMEA-0183 - NMEA-0183 devices
· GPS Auto - External GPS devices of unknown or different than 4800 Baud. The system
will automatically detect connected GPS's Baud Rate and will allow correct
communication with this device.
· Fish Finder FF525 50/200kHz BLACK BOX
· AIS 38400 - AIS Receiver
· Disabled - allows the port to be disabled.
1
RS232 not opto-isolated electrical interface.
2
Not available on Port4.
NMEA-0183 Output Sentences
The ports may be setup to output NMEA-0183 sentences. The table below shows the default
setting for each port:
Sentence
GLL
VTG
BWC
WCV
APA
APB
HDG
BOD
XTE
RMA
RMB
RMC
GGA
HSC
DBT
DPT
MTW
VHW
GSA
GSV
2.14.6 SIMULATION
The built-in Simulator function allows you to become proficient in the use of the CPN Series
Chart Plotter. No current position fix is required because the CPN Series Chart Plotter
simulates position data internally.
Simulation Mode
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Port1
Port2
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
: Three selections:
Off: turns the Simulation Mode off
On: enables the Simulation Mode, where the speed and course are adjusted by entering in
values in the Course and Speed selection discussed later in this table
Route: allows you to navigate to a saved Route
1
set to 4800 Baud (default setting)
2
- refer to Fish Finder Owner's Manual
Port3
On
Off
Off
Off
On
On
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Port4
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
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