Marport Scala User Manual

Scala | V7 | Appendix
Appendix
Compatible Incoming NMEA Sentences
Scala can decode and use the following types of NMEA sentences coming from external devices
(GPS, winch system, sounder...).
NMEA 0183 Standard Sentences
Symbol (*) indicates which parts of the sentence Scala uses.
NMEA Sentence Format
First compliant
version
of Scala
DBK - Depth
Below Keel
$--DBK,a.a,F,b.b,M,c.c,F*hh<CR><LF>
1.
$--: Talker identifier*
2.
DBK: Sentence formatter*
3.
a.a,F: Depth, feet
4.
b.b,M: Depth, meters*
5.
c.c,F: Water depth, fathoms
6.
*hh: Checksum*
1.4.0.0
DBT -
Depth Below
Transducer
$--DBT,a.a,F,b.b,M,c.c,F*hh<CR><LF>
1.
$--: Talker identifier*
2.
DBT: Sentence formatter*
3.
a.a,F: Water depth, feet*
4.
b.b,M: Water depth, meters*
5.
c.c,F: Water depth, fathoms*
6.
*hh: Checksum*
1.2.0.0
DPT - Depth
$--DPT,a.a,b.b,c.c*hh<CR><LF>
1.
$--: Talker identifier*
2.
DPT: Sentence formatter*
3.
a.a: Water depth relative to the transducer, meters*
4.
b.b: Offset from transducer, meters (positive = distance
from transducer to water line; negative = distance from
transducer to keel)*
5.
c.c: Maximum range scale in use
6.
*hh: Checksum*
1.0.0.0
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Marport Scala Specifications

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Brand	Marport
Model	Scala
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English