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4.6 C-LINK
C-Link system is a feature which allows to sharing the same cartographic
data between two chart plotter units (CP) linked via serial I/O port.
In order to activate C-Link function, a “MAX data C-CARD” (called REGU-
LAR C-CARD) must be inserted into one of the two chart plotters and a special
MAX data C-CARD (called MIRROR C-CARD) must be inserted on the other
chart plotter.
The two MAX data C-CARDs must have the same code and revision. So, the
MIRROR C-CARD can be utilized only on a chart plotter linked to another chart
plotter provided with the equivalent REGULAR C-CARD.
It is important to point out that the two chart plotters must have the update
s/w versions that allow C-Link function.
4.6.1 HOW C-LINK SYSTEM WORKS
When the CP is powered up, it switches into the “Stand-Alone Mode”. In
this work mode, the CP unit periodically scans all the available C-CARD slots search-
ing for MIRROR C-CARDs.
When one or more MIRROR C-CARD is found (in one or both CPs) a
special connection is established between the CPs to abilitate the MIRROR C-CARDs.
If a regular C-CARD which has previously activated a MIRROR C-CARD is re-
moved, even the MIRROS card will be not read anymore on the other unit.
4.7 C-LINK NAVIGATION DATA TRANSFER
This function allows transferring C-Link navigation data (Route Name, Des-
tination ID & Position, Next Waypoint ID & Position, Total Route length, Fuel
Consumption Rate, ETA, TTG etc.) (Hereinafter “c-link navigation data”) between
two chart plotters linked through the C-Link system.
The chart plotters can be set to operate in two modes:
- MASTER mode (Primary Chart Plotter that sends data)
- SLAVE mode (Secondary Chart Plotter that receives data)
When the navigation is activated on the Master chart plotter, the C-Link
navigation data will be continuously sent to the Slave until the navigation is active.
If the Master is navigating to a Single Destination, the Slave will show the Destina-
tion position and activate the navigation to it.