June 11, 2007 05:06
Miniplex 42-BT
Miniplex Config Tool version 1.30
New MacBook Pro
Mac ENC version: 5.10
Sailing Instruments: ComNav
GPS: Garmin 182 (single-ended wiring as per Miniplex manual. The (b-) terminal is grounded to DC ground for all devices.
Autopilot: ComNav, ComPilot, Commander. (On Output #2)
NASA AIS receiver connected to RS-232 of 42-BT.
Here is what I have: Bluetooth is working. I'm receiving GPS data on the computer with a Green/Yellow flashing button and I see data in the monitor. GPS is connected to "Listener Port #1"
Instruments are connected to "Listener Port #3.
I left "Listener Port #2 empty as a second GPS will be installed and this port will be saved for it.
Autopilot connected to "Output 2" is receiving data and follows a waypoint when activated.
Problems:
1. AIS is receiving data in the Monitor but the button stays yellow all the time, (and all data in monitor window is yellow). I do not see any commercial shipping on the chart. There is almost always commercial shipping as our boat is close to NY Harbor. When the AIS was connected via a Keyspan Serial/USB converter all worked great in MacENC. I moved it over to the RS-232 connection on the 42-BT for total wireless capability.
In the Miniplex Config Tool I have settings as per the Miniplex manual with AIS selected and 38400. The Instrument and AIS draws have "Use GPS Port" selected.
2. I have a VHF and SSB radio connected to receive GPS data from "Output 1" on the 42-BT. Both radio's will show the lat/long on their display's and use it for DSC. This feature worked with the old -pre Miniplex wiring and same GPS but does not receive data from "output #1" on the 42-BT now. I believe there is no data coming out of the "Output #1" terminals.
After carefully checking all my work I'm either repeatedly overlooking the same simple configuration error or there is an equipment / wiring problem I'm not catching here. From what I described is there anything obvious that I missed?
I'm almost there!
Miniplex Config Tool version 1.30
New MacBook Pro
Mac ENC version: 5.10
Sailing Instruments: ComNav
GPS: Garmin 182 (single-ended wiring as per Miniplex manual. The (b-) terminal is grounded to DC ground for all devices.
Autopilot: ComNav, ComPilot, Commander. (On Output #2)
NASA AIS receiver connected to RS-232 of 42-BT.
Here is what I have: Bluetooth is working. I'm receiving GPS data on the computer with a Green/Yellow flashing button and I see data in the monitor. GPS is connected to "Listener Port #1"
Instruments are connected to "Listener Port #3.
I left "Listener Port #2 empty as a second GPS will be installed and this port will be saved for it.
Autopilot connected to "Output 2" is receiving data and follows a waypoint when activated.
Problems:
1. AIS is receiving data in the Monitor but the button stays yellow all the time, (and all data in monitor window is yellow). I do not see any commercial shipping on the chart. There is almost always commercial shipping as our boat is close to NY Harbor. When the AIS was connected via a Keyspan Serial/USB converter all worked great in MacENC. I moved it over to the RS-232 connection on the 42-BT for total wireless capability.
In the Miniplex Config Tool I have settings as per the Miniplex manual with AIS selected and 38400. The Instrument and AIS draws have "Use GPS Port" selected.
2. I have a VHF and SSB radio connected to receive GPS data from "Output 1" on the 42-BT. Both radio's will show the lat/long on their display's and use it for DSC. This feature worked with the old -pre Miniplex wiring and same GPS but does not receive data from "output #1" on the 42-BT now. I believe there is no data coming out of the "Output #1" terminals.
After carefully checking all my work I'm either repeatedly overlooking the same simple configuration error or there is an equipment / wiring problem I'm not catching here. From what I described is there anything obvious that I missed?
I'm almost there!