Multiple Data Source (Mds) Overview; Viewing Vessel Data Sources - Raymarine p70 User Reference

7.1 Multiple data source (MDS) overview

MDS is a system to manage installations with multiple instances
of sensors providing the same type of data to vessel displays and
systems. If attached to a compliant system a MDS enabled display
will let you see all vessel sensors, and select the preferred sources
for your data. e.g. in a system you may have a Multi-function display
with an internal GPS and an external GPS such as a RS125+, by
selecting your preferred data source allows you to determine which
GPS is used by your system.
Where your system has already been assigned a preferred data
source your display will use that source by default. You can use the
display to set the preferred data sources on your system so that any
other MDS enabled devices use that data source.
Types of multiple data source you can choose from are:
• GPS Position
• Heading
• Depth
• Speed
• Wind
Note: The presence of some non-MDS compliant devices on
your system may prevent MDS from working.
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7.2 Viewing vessel data sources

You can view available multiple data sources on a system by
following the steps below:
1. Go to the MDS menu: Main menu > Setup > System setup >
Multiple data source.
2. Highlight the required data type:
• GPS position
• Heading
• Depth
• Speed
• Wind
3. Press SELECT.
You will be shown a list of all available data sources for the
chosen data type.
4. Highlight a data type and press SELECT
You will now see detailed information about the data source
which will include:
• Device
• Serial number
• Port ID
• Status
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