User manual

NMEA Data Multiplexer - NDC-4-A & NDC-4-A -USB
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Contents
Important Notices 5
Notices
5
Foreword
5
Introduction
5
General features
7
4/5 Opto-isolated input ports 7
2 ISO-Drive output ports
7
A PC RS232 or USB bi-directional port
7
Software updates 7
Connecting devices together
8
The basics 8
The NMEA signals
8
The different NMEA standards
8
Connections 9
Connecting to NMEA devices
10
OPTO Inputs 10
ISO-Drive Outputs
10
Other Connections 11
Connecting to a Personal Computer 11
Connecting to the battery supply
11
USB Driver Installation 12
Step by step guide 12
USB Conguration 14
Step by step guide 14
Actisense PC Software suites 15
To install Actisense PC software 15
To uninstall Actisense PC software
16
Using the Control Centre 17
Main window 17
Initial hardware and software set-up
18
Pull-down menus
19
Port Conguration tab
20
Why is there a need for Port Priorities?
20
How to change port priorities and Baud rates
20
Set-up Procedure
22
Inclusion List conguration tab
23
Why is there a need for Inclusion Lists?
23