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Index
Introduction 3
Items you need for installation 4
The Cortex network 5
LED indicator panel 6
M1 port locations 6
M1 positioning 7
M1 mounting 7
Connecting devices to an M1 8
Device connection FAQs 9
To connect power 10
Wiring color codes 10
AIS / VHF Antenna (required) 11
Internal AIS / VHF splitter 11
External GPS Antenna (required) 12
External WiFi Antenna (recommended) 13
To connect to NMEA 2000 14
To connect to NMEA 0183 15
External Cellular Antenna (optional) 16
External Speaker (optional) 17
Connecting devices to an M1 18
To connect a mobile device 18
To connect a handset 19
Device connection FAQs 19
MMSI programming introduction 20
To program an MMSI with the Onboard App 20
To program an MMSI with a handset 21
To confirm AIS operation 21
Monitoring and control 22
Cortex Monitor App introduction 22
To program GPIO sensors with the Cortex
Onboard App 23
To program GPIO sensors with a handset 23
Heading Sensor 24
To update M1 firmware 24
M1 Wiring color codes 25
NMEA PGNs and Monitoring Instruments 26
GPIO sensor wiring - Lighting remote control 27
GPIO sensor wiring - Motion sensor 28
GPIO sensor wiring - High water sensor 29
GPIO sensor wiring - Bilge pump activation sensor 30
GPIO sensor wiring - Hatch / door open sensor 31
GPIO sensor wiring - Smoke / heat sensor 31
Specifications 33
Dimensions - M1, H1, H1P 34
Dimensions - External GPS Antenna 35
Dimensions - External Cellular Antenna 35
LED icon troubleshooting 36
Warnings 38
Warranty 39