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GX6500E/GX6000E
5.6
CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL DEVICES TO THE RADIO
5.6.1
Connecting the SCU-31 External GPS Antenna to the Radio
Connect the
SCU-31
cable to the GPS
ANT (six pin) connector on the rear
panel, then tighten the cable nut (see
illustration at the right).
5.6.2
Connecting the NMEA 0183/NMEA 0183-HS to the Radio
External GPS Connections (NMEA 0183 4800 baud or NMEA 0183-HS
38400 baud)
The
GX6500E/GX6000E
can select the NMEA baud rate between “4800 bps”
and “38400 bps”. Refer to section “
18.9 NMEA 0183 IN/OUT
” for selection.
NMEA Input (GPS Information)
•
GX6500E/GX6000E
can read NMEA 0183 version 2.0 or higher, and NMEA
0183-HS version 1.01 or higher.
• The NMEA 0183 input sentences are GLL, GGA, RMC, GNS, GSA, and
GSV (RMC sentence is recommended).
• If 4800 baud (default) is selected:
a. If there is a selection for “PARITY” select “NONE”.
b. The Blue and Green wires of input are at 4800 baud.
• If 38400 baud is selected:
The Blue and Green wires of input are at 38400 baud.
NMEA Output (DSC and GPS information)
• The NMEA 0183 output sentences are DSC and DSE.
• If 4800 baud (default) is selected:
a. The Gray and Brown wires output DSC and DSE sentences.
b. The Yellow and White wires of output AIS VDM sentence at 38400
baud.
• If 38400 baud is selected:
a. The Gray and Brown wires of output are at 38400 baud and includes
both DSC (DSC, DSE) and AIS (VDM) sentences.
b. The Yellow and White wires always output AIS sentences at 38400
baud.
• GSA, GSV, GLL, GGA, and RMC sentences can be output in the
GX6500E/
GX6000E
by setting through the GPS setup menu (refer to section “
18.9
NMEA 0183 IN/OUT
”).
For further information on interfacing/setting up your GPS, please contact the