SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 6000i system
6000i
Installation Manual, Rev. G
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4. To set the baud rate for the RS-232 port, press the
CURSOR PAD
down to select the
RS-232 Baud rate. Press
EDIT
, use the
CURSOR PAD
to choose the baud rate, and press
ENTER
.
Using the “EXTERN GPS” setting
This setting can be used to interface the
6000i
to an external GPS receiver and use its position
coordinates.
Using the “PORT OFF” setting
Use this setting to reduce the loading on
6000i’s
the processor when you don’t need the RS-232
port’s input or output functions.
About the “DIAGNOSTIC” setting
This setting is only used for troubleshooting at the Northstar factory. Do not use this setting.
Using the Aux Port
The
6000i’s
Aux Port is used to connect with the optional 491 echo sounder, or for transferring the
database of routes and waypoints between the 6000i and many older Northstar units.
To wire the Aux Port for transferring waypoints see Figure 18 or Figure 19.
Pin connections are shown in Table 11.
NOTES:
The RS-232 port may overflow (causing data loss) unless the port’s baud
rate is fast enough to handle the specified sentences. The 6000i may
display this precautionary message before you actually enter a new baud
rate:
WARNING: ALL SENTENCES MAY NOT TRANSMIT AT DIAG BAUD
RATE. PRESS “ENTER” TO CONTINUE.
In this case, select a slower
output rate on the port setup screen of the NMEA port being copied, or
remove sentences, or increase the baud rate.
You must configure the PC and its software with the appropriate settings.
Summary of Contents for 6000i
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Page 8: ...SECTION ONE Introducing the 6000i Page 4 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 16: ...SECTION TWO Installing and wiring the 6000i Page 12 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 30: ...SECTION FOUR Networking the Northstar 6000i Page 26 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 34: ...SECTION FIVE Checking out the system Page 30 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 48: ...SECTION SIX Interfacing the 6000i system Page 44 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...
Page 56: ...APPENDIX A 6000i system technical specifications Page 52 6000i Installation Manual Rev G ...