6
Configure NMEA
Once in the Communication Ports menu, you can configure the unit to
use specific NMEA sentences. (The default setting has all NMEA sen-
tences turned on.) Press
↓
to
C
ONFIGURE
NMEA
|
ENT
.
NMEA Sentences selection menu.
A menu appears showing the prefixes of the available NMEA sentences.
A check mark next to a prefix means the prefix is in use. Use
↑
↓
→
←
to select a prefix, then press
ENT
to turn off the prefix. (Press
ENT
again
to check the box and turn a prefix on.)
NOTE:
The names of the NMEA sentences are abbreviated in this menu.
These are the functions of the various selectable prefixes:
•
GLL transmits latitude and longitude of present position, time of
position fix, and status.
•
GGA transmits time, position and fix related data.
•
APB transmits autopilot information.
•
RMC and RMB transmits navigation information messages.
•
GSA and GSV transmits fix mode, DOP values and satellites in
view information.
•
DBT transmits the depth below the transducer.
•
DPT transmits the depth
•
MTW transmits the water temperature.
4. When the desired prefixes are checked or unchecked, press
EXIT
|
EXIT
|
EXIT
|
EXIT
to return to the previous page.
