Raymarine P70, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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6.5 Multiple data sources (MDS)
Multiple data sources (MDS) overview
Installations that include multiple instances of data sources can
cause data conflicts. An example is an installation featuring
more than one source of GPS data.
MDS enables you to manage conflicts involving the following
types of data:
• GPS Position.
• Heading.
• Depth.
• Speed.
• Wind.
Typically this exercise is completed as part of the initial
installation, or when new equipment is added.
If this exercise is NOT completed the system will automatically
attempt to resolve data conflicts. However, this may result in the
system choosing a source of data that you do not want to use.
If MDS is available the system can list the available data
sources and allow you to select your preferred data source.
For MDS to be available all products in the system that use
the data sources listed above must be MDS-compliant. The
system can list any products that are NOT compliant. It may
be necessary to upgrade the software for these non-compliant
products to make them compliant. Visit the Raymarine website
(
www.raymarine.com ) to obtain the latest software for your
products. If MDS-compliant software is not available and you
do NOT want the system to automatically attempt to resolve
data conflicts, any non-compliant product(s) can be removed or
replaced to ensure the entire system is MDS-compliant.
Viewing vessel data sources
You can view available multiple data sources on a system by
following the steps below:
1. Go to the MDS menu: Main menu > Setup > System setup
> Multiple data source .
2. Highlight the required data type:
• GPS position
• Heading
• Depth
• Speed
• Wind
3. Press SELECT .
You will be shown a list of all available data sources for the
chosen data type.
4. Highlight a data type and press SELECT
You will now see detailed information about the data source
which will include:
• Device
• Serial number
• Port ID
• Status
Selecting a preferred data source
To select a preferred data source for your system:
1. Go to the MDS menu: Main menu > Setup > System setup
> Multiple data source .
2. Press OPTIONS .
3. Highlight Selection and press SELECT .
4. Highlight Manual and press SELECT
You will be taken back to the source options screen.
5. Highlight Use this source and press SELECT
6. To let the system automatically select a data source at the
source selection screen highlight and press AUTO .
Where displays on your system are not capable in participating
in MDS you will be shown a list of the devices that do not support
this feature.
Getting started
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