Our Sonar Server is designed to connect to existing and legacy systems via NMEA0183, but some of the latest Multi-Function Displays and networked systems only have an NMEA2000 interface, which is not compatible with our Sonar Server. For anyone that wishes to use their Navionics App and Sonar Charts “Live” …
One additional benefit of the SonarCharts “Live” development, is that with the release of Version 7.4 of the Navionics Boating App, you can now run the app on a Wi-Fi Only iPad or even the iPod Touch. Until now the Navionics App has needed the iPad or iPhone to have …
The A50D, A57D and A70D units all feature a built-in depth sounder, while the A50, A57 and A70 models require another depth unit to be in the network. All units have two NMEA0183 ports, either of which can be connected to our Sonar Server – click here for wiring diagram.
The high end Simrad NSO systems have a single NMEA0183 port that can be connected to our Sonar Server – click here for wiring details. The port must output and input data at the same baud rate, so if you already have an AIS connected to this port then you …
The latest Garmin echoMAP 40S, 50S, 70S and 90S units all have at least one NMEA0183 port that our Sonar Server can be connected to. The smaller 40S range and latest 90S range only have one NMEA0183 Port but the 50S and 70S ranges have two ports. Some of the …
The Lowrance Elite 5 Fish Finder can be configured to have one differential NMEA0183 Port (RS422 mode) or two common ground NMEA0183 Ports (RS232 Mode). You can connect the Sonar Server in either mode – click here for wiring details. The port must output and input data at the same baud …
Not to be confused with the latest touch screen a65 MFD, the original A60 and A65 units both had an NMEA0183 output that can be connected to our Sonar Server. The wiring is the same for both units and a diagram can be found by clicking here. The port must …
Garmin’s 400S and 500S series of small combo plotter fish finders (S denotes built-in Fish Finder) all have two NMEA0183 ports and are very easy to interface our Sonar Server to. The wire colours of the Power/Data cable are consistent across every model in the 400 and 500 series …
The Furuno FCV range of salt water Fish Finders all have an NMEA0183 output that can drive our Sonar Server. The FCV585, FCV587, FCV620 and FCV627 all share the same wiring details for the Power/Data cable and the wiring diagram can be seen by clicking here. It is important that …
Version 7.4 of the Navionics Boating App now supports the reception of wireless NMEA Depth and GPS data. The following NMEA sentences are received: DBT (Depth below transducer) DPT (Depth) GGA (Position) GLL (Position) RMC (Minimum GPS sentence includes Pos/Time.COG/SOG) VTG (COG and SOG) ZDA (Time and Date) Not all …
