SMC Networks IMU-007 - Data Input and Aiding; Serial Inputs for GPS, Speed Log, and Heading

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IMU User Guide revision 3.1 SMC Ship Motion Control www.shipmotion.eu
4.8 SERIAL INPUT
The SMC IMU has two RS232 serial ports for input from external devices.
The ports can be used for
- Aiding in vessel turns; input from GPS, Speed log
- Heading aiding; Gyrocompass or GPS
- Remote heave for AHC (Active Heave Compensation) in crane applications; Encoders via PLC
(Programmable Logic Controllers)
- Output motion sensor reading data (available from firmware version 3.22 and later)