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NMEA2000 WIFI Replicator

USER'S MANUAL

TechnoSpark Systems | Revision 1.02 | 27 Feb. 2019

Summary of Contents for NMEA 2000 Wifi Replicator

Page 1: ...NMEA2000 WIFI Replicator USER S MANUAL TechnoSpark Systems Revision 1 02 27 Feb 2019 ...

Page 2: ... additional license required Up to four users at a time can access your NMEA network from home or onboard providing that the necessary software of the electronic devices is supported The Replicator is already initialized and ready for use when delivered Just a little configuration inside the existing environment in accordance with the integrated setup wizard is required The Replicator can be used ...

Page 3: ... Firmware which controls the Wifi interface and the station or client components are implemented by the Apps and software by third party users may run on a iPad iPhone Android Devices PC or Mac The service offered by the server to the clients is access to the NMEA2000 network data that the server receives from the NMEA2000 network via its integrated NMEA2000 interface The network over which this s...

Page 4: ...n Mode Replicator is connected to Wi Fi Router This is the preferred use of the Replicator due to not interfering with already existing WI FI environments In this case the Replicator integrates seamlessly The Replicator registers itself with the existing router and all clients can reach the dedicated IP address subsequently and access the NMEA2000 network PAGE 4 ...

Page 5: ... mobile or terminal devices do not detour but register at the Replicator and are provided with network data right away Installation Installing the Replicators involves the following steps Please refer to the individual sections for additional details 1 Integration into a NMEA2000 network backbone 2 Setup 3 Connectivity with mobile and termial devices PAGE 5 ...

Page 6: ...eplicator is configured as mentioned in chapter Application scope in Server Client operation mode and adjusted for NMEA2000 native As already mentioned the clients log into the Replicator which operates in this case as an standalone access point figure 3 Please note that this access point is designed for transferring NMEA network data exclusively The Replicator is not designed to be misused as an ...

Page 7: ...gure 4 The associated password can be found on the back of the device Figure 4 WiFi Settings on Smartphone Finish the setup by typing the IP address of the Replicator 10 10 1 1 and the TCP port 1343 if you already have an appropriate app or software on your device See Figure 5 Figure 5 Seetings on Navi App PAGE 7 ...

Page 8: ...nd holding the SETUP pin on the frontside of your Replicator for about 3 5 seconds you call up the setup wizard A fast flashing control LED indicates switching into setup mode Connect your device with via Wifi with REPLICATOR The network security key is available on backside of the module Enter the following IP address into the URL line of your web browser 10 10 1 1 See figure 6 Figure 6 Replicato...

Page 9: ...onment onboard Therefore you have to switch from access point mode to station mode Enter the necessary SSID of your router into the provided text box See figure 7 Figure 7 Device Settings In the provided box OPERATION MODE replace the value 10 with 11 Code 11 Replicator operate as station and can be connected to a router Code 10 Replicator operate as a standalone access point PAGE 9 ...

Page 10: ...tside of your Replicator at any time and change the values at will In the event of 5 minutes without any changes during setup the Replicator runs its internal Timeout resets all settings to last known good configuration and closes the setup wizard to prevent intrusion of unauthorized access Configurations field AP SSID and Wifi Password are as a matter of course without significance and could be l...

Page 11: ...n After updating successfully the Replicator will restart and be ready to use right afterwards Your previously saved settings will not be lost 3 Connectivity with mobile devices and terminal devices If you made all necessary adjustments on your Replicator you can now connect it with your clients and the corresponding apps software How to connect your clients during Server Client operation mode is ...

Page 12: ...otection yes continious auto recovery High noise immunity due the differential bus implementation yes Size 62 x 35 x 19 mm including connector Weight 30g NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers PGN supported by Replicator Decription PGN Name Protocol PGN 59904 ISO Request Protocol PGN 59392 ISO Acknowledge Protocol PGN 60928 ISO Address Claim Protocol PGN 65240 ISO Address Command Protocol PGN 126208 NM...

Page 13: ...DC Detailed Status 127508 Battery Status 127513 Battery Configuration Status 128259 Speed Water referenced 128267 Water Depth 128275 Distance Log 129025 Position Rapid Update 129026 COG SOG Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129283 Cross Track Error 129284 Navigation Data 129285 Route Waypoint Info 129540 GNSS Sats in View 1...

Page 14: ...sion from NMEA2000 to NMEA0183 avalable in Operation Mode 22 and 33 siehe Tab 2 NMEA2000 PGN NMEA0183 Decription 127250 HDG HDM HDT Vessel Heading 127258 Magnetic Variation 128259 VHW Speed Water referenced 128267 DBT DBS DPT Water Depth 129025 GLL Position Rapid Update 129026 VTG COG SOG Rapid Update 129029 GGA GLL RMS ZDA GNSS POsition Data 130306 MWD MWV VWR Wind Data to support older clients s...

Page 15: ...tions under EN60945 If the unit is connected such that compliance failure occurs beyond the company s control the company shall not be held responsible for compliance failure until suitable EMC guidelines for connection are seen to have been taken The products described in this manual and the specifications thereof may be changed without prior notice To obtain up to date information and or specifi...

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