NMEA 0183 connector details
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4321 8765 109
Unit socket (male)
Cable plug (female)
Pin Top row Bottom row Purpose
1 Port 1 Port 3 TX_B (-)
2 Port 1 Port 3 TX_A (+)
3 Port 1 Port 3 RX_B (-)
4 Port 1 Port 3 RX_A (+)
5 Port 2 Port 4 TX_B (-)
6 Port 2 Port 4 TX_A (+)
7 Port 2 Port 4 RX_B (-)
8 Port 2 Port 4 RX_A (+)
9 Port 2 Port 4 Common
10 Port 2 Port 4 Shield
n 4 to 10 pin connector(s) can be used. The pin number (n) depends on the
connectors location in the unit socket.
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Note: Ports 1 and 3 conform to the NMEA 0183 standard, while ports 2 and 4 adds
Common and Shield connections to conform to NMEA 0183-HS. These additional
connections can be used if the connecting high-speed device supports it.
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.
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.
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