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chart plotter. Any variation of the C-Link Navigation Data on the Master will be communi-
cated to the Slave so to keep data aligned on both devices.
4.7.1.2 C-Link serial connection
The two chart plotters should be connected via serial ports. Any of the available
ports can be used, the software will recognize automatically the serial ports used. A typical
connection is as follows:
Chart Plotter 1 Chart Plotter 2
TX —————> RX
RX <————— TX
GND <————> GND
4.7.1.3 Master Chart Plotter
Operating mode
To select the Master mode (Primary Station) follow the procedure:
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"C-LINK" + 'ENTER' + "Primary Station" + 'ENTER'
Master mode is the default factory setting. All regular chart plotters functions are allowed.
As soon as the Destination is placed, the Master chart plotter will start transmitting all
C-Link Navigation Data. In Master mode the C-Link Navigation Data received from the
NMEA port is ignored. So, if the two chart plotters are both operating in Master mode,
the C-Link Navigation Data sent by the other chart plotter never processed. Under such
condition if the navigation is activated on one of the two chart plotters, a warning message
will be shown to notify that the C-Link Navigation Data will be ignored by the other chart
plotter.
4.7.1.4 Slave Chart Plotter
Operating mode
To select the Slave mode (Secondary Station) follow the procedure:
'MENU' + "BASIC SETTINGS" + 'ENTER' + "INPUT/OUTPUT" + 'ENTER' +
"C-LINK" + 'ENTER' + "Secondary Station" + 'ENTER'
When Slave mode is set, the chart plotter cannot manipulate the C-Link Navigation Data
anymore.
Stop current navigation
If the navigation was already active, it will be disabled as soon as Slave mode is set. An
appropriate warning message will be shown to notify that the navigation is already active
and to confirm whether Slave mode can be set.