Operation Manual

9.13. Connection for RS232 Interface

The FMD55 has also an RS232 interface, on which a serial external

printer or a p.c. system can be connected for printing out or

processing stored data respectively. (See also Ch. 4.5.)

Decode or stored data can be transported to a PC for further

processing. The output happens analogue to the internal printer

print out. Should the print out of the internal printer not function

simultaneously then connect pins 5 and 8 together

The following programmes are suited for data processing:

xWindows Terminal programme

xNorton Commander

xX-Talk for Microstuff

The Baud rate at the interface is 9600 Bd. This means that any

printer with a serial interface with 9600 Bd and FX80 emulation can

be connected. Character length 8 bit, zero parity bit, one stop bit.

Plug assignment - see the next diagram.

9.14 Connection for NMEA Interface

When the FMD55 is to be used as a navigation log or an NMEA

printer, an NMEA unit e.g. GPS, must be connected. The

connections TX+/- of the NMEA ex ternal unit must be connected

with the RX+/- of the FMD55. The TX+/- of the F MD55 are not active

and are only for factory tests.