08-05-17, 01:28 PM
I have just installed an AIS 650 transceiver, and all seems to be working correctly on my eS98 display.
I also have a secondary navigation system on a computer (Open CPN) that also seems to be functioning properly, but I would like to simplify the wiring.
CURRENT CONFIGURATION
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Shipmodul Miniplex-lite USB connection to the computer. The Miniplex receives data as follows:
AIS Data . . . the 38400 baud pair on the AIS650 power cable is connected directly to the 38400 baud connectors on the Miniplex.
Other Data . . . NMEA 4800 connection on the Miniplex from a Raymarine E85001 PC/SeaTalk/NMEA Interface connected to SeaTalk1. The Interface box has Seatalk1 connected to the spare SeaTalk1 connection on our Smartpilot. The Smartpilot is connected to a "SeaTalk1 to SeaTalkng converter kit".
PROPOSED CONFIGURATION
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I'd like to remove the Miniplex and the PC/SeaTalk/NMEA Interface. The replacement would be an Actisense SeaTalkng to USB converter connected to the NG backbone and computer.
My question . . . will this do the same job as my current configuration.
Thanks in advance.
Robert
I also have a secondary navigation system on a computer (Open CPN) that also seems to be functioning properly, but I would like to simplify the wiring.
CURRENT CONFIGURATION
=================
Shipmodul Miniplex-lite USB connection to the computer. The Miniplex receives data as follows:
AIS Data . . . the 38400 baud pair on the AIS650 power cable is connected directly to the 38400 baud connectors on the Miniplex.
Other Data . . . NMEA 4800 connection on the Miniplex from a Raymarine E85001 PC/SeaTalk/NMEA Interface connected to SeaTalk1. The Interface box has Seatalk1 connected to the spare SeaTalk1 connection on our Smartpilot. The Smartpilot is connected to a "SeaTalk1 to SeaTalkng converter kit".
PROPOSED CONFIGURATION
==================
I'd like to remove the Miniplex and the PC/SeaTalk/NMEA Interface. The replacement would be an Actisense SeaTalkng to USB converter connected to the NG backbone and computer.
My question . . . will this do the same job as my current configuration.
Thanks in advance.
Robert