Kongsberg Simrad EK80, Installation Manual

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b Select
Setup
below the list to open the
Serial Port Setup
or
LAN Port Setup
dialog box.
c Set up the relevant serial or Ethernet (LAN) communication parameters.
The communication parameters defined for NMEA 0183 are:
•
Baud rate
: 4800 bit/s
•
Data bits
: 8
•
Parity
: Even
•
Stop bits
: 1
Some instruments may provide other parameters and/or options. You
must always check the relevant technical documentation supplied by the
manufacturer.
d Select
OK
to save the selected settings and close the dialog box.
6 At the bottom of the page, select
Apply
to save your settings.
7 Repeat for any other communication ports that you need to set up.
8 Close the
Installation
dialog box.
Related topics
Interfacing peripheral equipment, page 228
Setting up the input from a navigation system (GPS)
For the EK80 to use and offer correct navigational information, one or more external
sensors must be connected. Typical sensors are those providing navigational information
(heading, speed or geographical position). To select which sensors to install, use the
Sensor Installation
page. Your current position is shown on the top bar if you have
enabled this in the
Display Options
dialog box.
Prerequisites
This procedure assumes that:
• You have a vacant interface port on your Processor Unit.
• You are familiar with NMEA and other relevant datagram formats.
• You know how to set up the parameters for serial and local area network (LAN)
communication.
• The interface port is set up with the correct communication parameters.
• The EK80 system is turned on and operates normally.
• The new sensor is physically connected to the EK80 using a serial or network cable.
The sensor is turned on and in normal operation.
Neither tools nor instruments are required.
Setting to work