KVH Industries TracNet H Series Installation Guide

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Verifying the NMEA 0183 Message
Appendix D:
Verifying the NMEA 0183
Message
Verify the message supplied by the NMEA 0183 talker by
connecting its output to a laptop using an RS422-to-USB
adapter cable and viewing its data stream using PuTTY,
HyperTerminal, or other terminal emulator.
Follow these instructions to verify the message.
Note: These example instructions assume you will be using
PuTTY.
1. Using an RS422-to-USB adapter, connect the NMEA
0183 talker to the adapter’s RS422 input. Then
connect the adapter to the laptop’s USB port.
Figure 74: Connecting a NMEA 0183 Talker to a Laptop
2. Start PuTTY and specify the laptop’s port, connection
type, and baud rate.
Figure 75: Starting PuTTY Options (Example)
3. Configure options at the Serial configuration menu as
follows:
• 4800 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• no parity
• no flow control
Figure 76: PuTTY Port Configuration Options (Example)
4. Select Open to view the message data in a command
line window.
Figure 77: PuTTY Command Line Window (Example)
IMPORTANT!
To verify NMEA 2000 messaging, refer to the
instructions that came with your NMEA 2000 talker.

KVH Industries TracNet H Series Specifications

General

Brand	KVH Industries
Model	TracNet H Series
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English