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Appendix 1: NMEA 0183 sentences
The SPX-5 Wheel Course Computer supports the following NMEA0183 sentences.
NMEA0183 to Course Computer
NMEA0183 from Course Computer
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The computer will only transmit these items if it has received the appropriate data.
Header
Data in
APB
Cross track error, bearing to waypoint, waypoint number
BWC
BWR
Bearing to waypoint, distance to waypoint, waypoint number, time
GGA
GLL
Latitude/longitude, time
HDG
HDM
HDT
Heading
MWV
Apparent wind angle, apparent wind speed
RMA
Course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG), latitude/longi-
tude, variation
RMB
Cross track error, bearing to waypoint, distance to waypoint, waypoint
number
RMC
Course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG), latitude/longi-
tude, time, variation
VHW
Speed through water, heading
VTG
Course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG)
XTE
Cross track error
ZDA
Time, date
Header
Data out
HDG
Heading
RSA
Rudder angle. Available only if Rudder Reference option is fitted.
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