Interfaces of the ACU
4-4 Chapter 4: Interfaces 99-145912-A
NMEA 0183
The NMEA 0183 connection supports EN 61162-1 (baud rate 4800,
format 8N1) and EN 61162-2 (baud rate 38400, format 8N1). The ACU
detects the baud rate automatically, you cannot configure this
interface.
Supported NMEA sentences:
• HEHDT (North seeking Gyro compass)
• GPHDT (GPS compass)
• HNHDT (Non-North seeking gyro compass)
• IIHDT (Integrated Instrument)
• HCHDT (Magnetic compass)
Recommended NMEA 0183 cable: Two-wire constructed with one
enclosed shield
Network signal pair:
• Size: No. 24 AWG (0.24 sf. mm) or heavier
• Characteristic impedance: 95 - 140 Ohm
• Propagation delay: 5 nanoseconds per meter, maximum
• 15 Twists (minimum) per meter
4.1.6 RS-232 and RS-422 connectors
The ACU has an RS-232 and RS-422 connector for modem control. Use
these connectors to connect the ACU to the GMU.
Outline (on the ACU) Pin Pin function
1 Not connected
2RXD
3TXD
4DTR
5Ground
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9 Receive Signal Strength Indicator
Table 4-5: RS-232 connector, male, outline and pin assignment, ACU