Quick Start Guide for iKonvert (USB) V2.00
TEL + 44 1179 554474 www.digitalyacht.co.uk
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your iKonvert (USB) Gateway. This product is designed to allow NMEA2000 data to
be displayed on a computer and for the computer to send navigational data back on to the NMEA2000 network.
Although the USB interface is simple
“plug and play”, wiring the Gateway to a NMEA2000 network requires a level of
practical ability and electrical knowledge. If you are not comfortable with electrics/electronics and making wiring
connections, we recommend you have the converter installed by a professional installer/dealer.
Before operating the unit you should also familiarise yourself again with the user manual of the
NMEA2000 equipment and Navigation Software that you will be using it with. Pay particular attention to
the NMEA2000
network wiring, the Software’s Interfacing Menu options and any other settings that need
to be configured for correct operation.
2. Before you start
If you need to extend the USB cable of the iKonvert converter, please note that the maximum length of a standard USB
cable is 5m, so avoid extending the iKonvert USB cable beyond this length.
To install and test the iKonvert (USB) converter you will need:
•
Suitable tools and connectors to connect the iKonvert to the NMEA2000 network
•
M3 or M4 screws or other fixings appropriate to the mounting location
•
Suitable Windows/Mac/LINUX PC with a spare USB port
•
The Digital Yacht Software and Drivers CD (supplied with the iKonvert)
•
Suitable Navigation software running on the Windows/Mac/LINUX PC that can read the converted data
3. Installation
Before starting installation select a suitable location for the iKonvert. The unit is water resistant; however it should be
installed below deck in a dry location. When locating the unit you should consider:
•
Routing of NMEA2000 and USB cables to the unit
•
Provision of sufficient space around the unit for comfortable cable routing.
•
Maintaining the compass safe distance of 0.5m
3.1
Connecting to NMEA2000 Network
•
The iKonvert, has an integral NMEA2000 cable terminated with a male connector that is designed to connect
straight in to a standard NMEA2000 network via a spare “T-Piece”. If you are creating a new NMEA2000 network,
then you may wish to consider
Digital Yacht’s NMEA2000 Starter Kit
, that provides all of the cables, connectors
and terminators required for a basic NMEA2000 network.
•
iKonvert takes its power and data from the NMEA2000 network.
•
If you are connecting iKonvert to a non-standard NMEA2000 network, then a suitable adaptor cable will need to
be sourced from the relevant manufacturer;
o
SeaTalkNG (Raymarine P/No A06045)
o
Simnet (Simrad P/No 24006199)
Summary of Contents for iKONVERT
Page 1: ...iKONVERT GATEWAY USB ...
