Comar Systems 001-1019, User Manual

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CSB200-S
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9.5.1 NMEA Baud Rate Configuration
Typically the NMEA Output Port 1 is used for connecting to a chart plotter or other display and is
configured to operate at 38,400 Baud. This rate is required for AIS data transfer.
Your CSB200-S provides a multiplex function between the NMEA Input Ports and the NMEA Output
Ports. Any data provided to the NMEA Input Ports will be multiplexed to the NMEA Output Ports
along with the AIS data. Typically the NMEA Input Port 2 is configured to operate at 4800 Baud for
connection to a Heading Sensor or other NMEA 0183 device.
The Configure Baud Rates box allows the Baud rates for the NMEA 0183 Ports to be adjusted
independently if required. After making changes to the Baud rate settings click the Write configuration
button to save these settings to your AIS transponder.
9.5.2 GPS Data Output
Your CSB200-S incorporates an internal GPS receiver and can be configured to output GPS position
fix information via the NMEA 0183 port. Check the GPS data sentences required in the
Output GPS
Sentences box. After making changes to the GPS output settings click the Write configuration button
to save these settings to your CSB200-S.
9.5.3 GPS Status Page
The GPS status page shows the current GPS signal strength along with current GPS position fix
information. Satellite signals shown in green are actively being used to calculate a position. If a
position fix is not available then no position information will be displayed and the signal strength bars
will be shown in blue.
9.5.4 Other Vessels Page
The other vessels page provides a list of all AIS vessels from which AIS position reports are being
received. For each vessel the MMSI, Name, Call sign, AIS Class, Speed, Course, Latitude,
Longitude, Range and Bearing are shown along with the age (in seconds) of the position report. It
is possible to sort the displayed information by clicking on the column headings.
9.6 Optional Engineer Configuration
This information is provided for installation and diagnostic purposes only and
should not be relied upon for navigation.
9.6.1 Diagnostics Page
The diagnostics page provides a range of information about your CSB200-S operation and status.
This information may be useful during installation or when attempting to diagnose a potential issue
with the operation of your CSB200-S. If your CSB200-S is operating normally all items in the checklist
at the top left of the page will show a green tick / check mark.