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Slave chart plotter. Any variation of the C-Link navigation data on the Master will
be communicated to the Slave so to keep data aligned on both devices.
4.7.1.2 C-Link serial connection
The two chart plotters should be connected via serial ports. Any of the avail-
able ports can be used, the software will recognize automatically the serial ports
used. A typical connection is as follows:
CP1 CP2
TX —————> RX
RX <————— TX
GND <————> GND
4.7.1.3 Master Chart Plotter
Operating mode
To select the Master mode (Primary Station) follow the procedure:
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"C-LINK" + 'ENTER' + "Primary Station" + 'ENTER'
Master mode is the default factory setting. All regular chart plotters’ functions are
allowed. As soon as the Destination is placed, the master chart plotter will start
transmitting all C-Link navigation data,
In Master mode the C-Link navigation data received from the NMEA port is ig-
nored. So, if the two chart plotters are both operating in Master mode, the C-Link
navigation data sent by the other chart plotter never processed.
Under such condition if the navigation is activated on one of the two chart plotters,
a warning message will be shown to notify that the C-Link navigation data will be
ignored by the other chart plotter.
4.7.1.4 Slave Chart Plotter
Operating mode
To select the Slave mode (Secundary Station) follow the procedure:
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"C-LINK" + 'ENTER' + "Secundary Station" + 'ENTER'
When Slave mode is set, the chart plotter cannot manipulate the C-Link navigation
data anymore.
Stop current navigation
If the navigation was already active, it will be disabled as soon as Slave mode is set.