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The Device connects to PC by USB cable and is compatible with USB 1.1 and higher. At the software level,
the Device is a virtual COM port (USB device class 2, subclass 2). In Mac OS X, Linux and Windows 10,
such devices do not require a special driver; the operating system automatically uses a system driver.
In older Microsoft Windows versions, you will need to install a driver.
The Device does not require any special software. You can select the preferred operation mode or initiate
recording of diagnostics data using an operation system command line. To update the firmware, you
just need to send an update file to the Device’s port with a “copy” (MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows)
or “cp” (Linux and Mac OS X) command. With any terminal program, you can get access to a service menu,
where you can configure filters for received and transmitted messages and tune some other settings.
The Gateway:
• can be used in any operation system;
• does not require special driver software;
• all protocols are open and described in this Manual;
• in N2K and RAW modes, a Device can pass any message (including proprietary messages) between
NMEA 2000 and a PC application;
• in 0183 mode, provides compatibility with very old marine applications;
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supports firmware updates and diagnostic data recording;
• provides high-voltage galvanic isolation between NMEA 2000 and USB interfaces;
• employs an IP67 waterproof USB connector (not in all models) for use outside.
We hope that it is the best gateway that you’ve ever tried. Thank you for purchasing our product
and happy voyages!
