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The port(s) uses the NMEA 0183 (serial balanced) standard, and can be configured in the
software for different baud rates up to 38,400 baud.
Talkers and listeners
Only one talker (output device) can be connected to a serial input (RX) on the unit, in
accordance with the NMEA0183 protocol. However, an output port (TX) on the unit may be
connected to up to three listener (receiver) devices, dependent on the hardware capabilities
of the receiver.
Touch screen control
Touch monitors can be connected via the serial port (RS422).
Ethernet
The Ethernet port(s) can be used for transfer of data and synchronization of user created
data. It is recommended that each device in the system is connected to the Ethernet
network.
No special setup is required for establishing an Ethernet network.
Ethernet connector details
Unit socket (female)
The unit is equipped with standard RJ45 connector(s).
Ethernet adapter cables
Units with a 5-pin yellow Ethernet connector will require an adapter cable to connect to this
unit.
For more details about the available adapter cables, refer to the brand website of your unit:
Ethernet expansion device
Connection of network devices can be made via an Ethernet expansion device. Additional
expansion devices can be added to provide the required number of ports.
USB port
The USB port can be used to:
• connect a keyboard
• connect a mouse
• connect a storage device
• connect a card reader
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Note: If you want to read chart cards using a USB card reader connected to the USB port,
an MI10 USB card reader is required.
The USB devices should be standard PC compatible hardware.
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Note: USB cable length should not exceed 5 m when using regular cables. Lengths over
5 m may be possible with the use of an active USB cable.
Configuring the USB port
By default, a USB port is assigned by control the monitor connected to the same processor.
See more details in "USB ports" on page 22.
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