NMEA Bridge Operation and Installation Handbook
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Chapter 1: Introduction
SeaTalk is the language used by all Autohelm products to share
information. This is unique to Autohelm. The NMEA Bridge, by
providing conversion between SeaTalk and NMEA 0183 data
format, allows operation with other manufacturer's equipment .
The NMEA Bridge provides:
• Conversion of NMEA 0183 data formats to SeaTalk
• Conversion of SeaTalk to NMEA 0183 format
• Operation of the Autohelm Main Alarm when an alarm
condition exists on the SeaTalk bus
• RS232 terminals to send NMEA data to a personal computer
(echoes NMEA out)
