Kongsberg Simrad ES80, Installation Manual

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Exporting sensor data to a peripheral system
The information provided to the ES80 from various sensors can also be useful for other
systems on board. The ES80 allows you to export the same sensor data that was originally
imported. This can "reuse" the same information on other systems. The
Relay Output
page
is used to set up and control this export functionality.
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 ES80 system is turned on and operates normally.
Neither tools nor instruments are required.
Context
The information imported to the ES80 from various sensors can also be useful for other
systems on board your vessel. The ES80 allows you to "re-export" this sensor information.
When activated, the selected sensor information is sent out on the chosen communication
port (serial or LAN) on the Processor Unit.
The following sensor data can be exported:
• Navigation
• Motion sensor
Procedure
1 Connect the peripheral system to an available communication port on your Processor
Unit.
This is described in the Cable layout and interconnections chapter. Observe the
applicable requirements related to cabling. Make sure that the total length of the serial
line cable does not exceed approximately 50 meters. If a longer cable is required,
you may need to use buffer amplifiers.
If the Processor Unit is not fitted with a suitable serial line connector, use a
USB-to-serial converter. Several types are commercially available. Note that most
USB-to-serial converters will introduce some latency. They may also introduce be jitter
in the communication. The amount of jitter depends on the quality of the converter.
2 Open the
Setup
menu.
Setting to work