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Digital Yacht WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Multiplexer

WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Multiplexer

“The WLN30 is a smart NMEA to WiFi Multiplexer designed to connect your smart phone and other wireless devices to your boat’s navigation systems. It features three NMEA0183 inputs and easy web interface configuration.” 

Digital Yacht’s WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Mutiplexer takes iPad and tablet integration afloat even further with the ability to connect to existing on board GPS, AIS and instrument systems and transfer data wirelessly to an iPad or tablet – allowing compatible apps to display and compute with real time information. The WLN30 creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data.

When connected to, for example, an AIS system, real time AIS target positions and identity data will be displayed on detailed electronic charting through compatible apps including Weather4D, TimeZero, iAIS, iSailor, SailGrib, Seapilot and hundreds more. The tablet becomes a full function navigation display.

The WLN30 has three NMEA0183 Inputs and one NMEA0183 Output, which can be programmed through its simple browser interface to operate at 4800 or 38400 baud rates. Data received on the three inputs is multiplexed together and transmitted to any wireless devices connected to the WLN30’s wireless network. The same multiplexed data is also available on the NMEA 0183 Output or in an alternative mode the NMEA 0183 Output can be configured to forward data from the wireless application, such as next waypoint or autopilot data, to other NMEA 0183 equipment.

All configuration of the WLN30 can be done through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the WLN30’s IP address and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and select AP mode.  No complicated programming software or app required and you can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

The WLN30 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.

With its three NMEA0183 inputs, you can also utilise our SeaTalk to NMEA adaptor to allow SeaTalk instrument data to be interfaced directly to the WLN30 or our iKonvert gateway to connect NMEA 2000 data. Now works with the popular Navionics Boating App for Apple iOS and Android to display GPS and AIS data on your Navionics charts.

• Three input NMEA 0183 to WiFi Multiplexer (4800 baud or 38400 baud)
• Multiplexed data transmitted over Wi-Fi and NMEA 0183 Output
• Web interface for setup and initial programming
• Set baud rates, SSID and password through web interface
• Supports both TCP and UDP (for multiple connections) protocols
• View received NMEA data in web browser for easy fault finding of issues
• Supports a bi directional Wi-Fi interface for autopilot control
• Fully compatible with popular navigation apps and software
• Easy to install IPX4 black box solution

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How to interface WLN10/WLN30

How to interface our wln10/wln30 to your navigation system.

Find out how to wire our NMEA to WiFi server  WLN10 / WLN30  to your navigation system (GPS, Chart plotter, Fish Finder, AIS, etc.). WLN10 and WLN30 both have NMEA 0183 interface.

You can also use the same wiring diagram to connect your navigation system to the NMEA 0183 input of our AIT3000/AIT5000.

Search the brand and part number of your system and you will find wiring diagrams which explain how to connect our NMEA to WiFi server to your system.

If this list does not include your navigation system, please contact us.

AIS Transponders AIT1500, AIT2000 & AIT2500

AIT1500, AIT2000 and AIT2500 AIS transponders from Digital Yacht do not have a WiFi interface. By interfacing a WLN10 or WLN30 to one of these AIS transponders, AIS and GPS data can be received in real time on navigation apps & software.

It is a simple two wire connection between the AIT and WLN10. The Red(+) and Black(-) wires on both the AIS and WLN10 need to be taken to the boat’s 12v or 24v supply – we recommend on the same circuit/breaker/switch.

In the wiring diagram below, there is a picture of the AIT2000 but the connection is similar for all our AIS transponders (Orange + and Brown – of the AIS must be connected to the Yellow + and Green – of the WLN10/WLN30):

B&G Instruments

B&G instruments have been produced for many years and there are too many different ranges and models to cover every possible system in this post. Most B&G systems since the 1980s will have an NMEA0183 Output somewhere in the instrument network.

Below is a wiring diagram for the Hydra 2000 range, but other B&G ranges will be slightly different and you should consult the instrument manuals or speak to an electronics dealer that is experienced in B&G systems before connecting our WLN10 or WLN30 unit.

B&G Zeus Multi-Function Displays

The B&G Zeus range of MFDs have just one NMEA0183 Port to connect the WLN10 or WLN30.

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 will need to reconfigure the WLN10 baud rate to 38400 baud.

Em-Trak AIS Receivers & Transponders

The EM-Trak AIS transponders have two NMEA 0183 interfaces. They have a high speed port which operates at 38,400 baud (Port 1) and a low speed port which operates at 4,800 baud.

We will connect the WLN10 or WLN30 to the Port 1 (high speed) and make sure the WLN10 NMEA interface is set at 38,400 baud.

You can connect the B100, B330, B350 and other Em-Trak AIS receivers & transponders to the WLN10 or WLN30 using the bare wires on the Power/Data cable of the AIS.

Each Em Trak AIS transponder or receiver transmits the AIS data over the Brown (+) and Blue (-) wires:

The Furuno FCV range of salt water Fish Finders all have an NMEA0183 output that can drive our WLN10.

The FCV585, FCV587, FCV620 and FCV627 all share the same wiring details for the Power/Data cable and the wiring diagram can be seen below.

It is important that you check that the Depth and GPS sentences are turned ON in the Installation>NMEA menu.

Furuno GP1650 and 1850

The GP1650F and GP1850F were popular salt water echo sounders, particularly in the US and have subsequently been superseded by the GP1670F and GP1870F units that only have an NMEA2000 interface (needs NMEA 2000 to WiFi server NavLink2 for those units).

Both the GP1650F and GP1850F have an NMEA0183 output that our WLN10 or WLN30 can be connected to as shown by this wiring diagram:

Furuno NavNet

There have been 4 generations of Furuno NavNet Multifunction Display units and all models feature one or more NMEA0183 ports that can be connected to our WLN10 or WLN30.

With so many different models, which are often installed in large networked systems, it is difficult to give a general purpose wiring diagram and we recommend you contact your local Furuno dealer for more information. However, any NMEA0183 Output port can be configured to output the DPT depth message and GPS position messages.

It should be noted that Furuno refer to their NMEA0183 Outputs as TD (Transmit Data) and use “H” and “C” to denote the signal polarity where H = “Hot” (+ve) and C = “Cold” (-ve). Also all of the NavNet units have a menu for selecting which NMEA0183 Sentences are output, so make sure the Depth and GPS sentences are turned on for the Port you are using.

Garmin 400S + 500S Series

Garmin ais600 and ais800.

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 WLN10/WLN30 to.

The wire colours of the Power/Data cable are consistent across every model in the 400 and 500 series and a wiring diagram.

The AIS transponders AIS600 and AIS800 from Garmin have both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interfaces.

You can connect the AIS600 or AIS800 to the WLN10 or WLN30 using the bare wires on the AIS600 or AIS800 Power/Data cable.

For the AIS600

For the AIS800

Garmin echoMap 40/50/70/90S

The Garmin echoMAP 40S, 50S, 70S and 90S units all have at least one NMEA0183 port that our WLN10/WLN30 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 units are designated “dv” and feature the DownVu sonar, while units designated “sv” have the SideVu Sonar, but in terms of connectivity all of the units are the same.

For the 40S and 90S Series

For the 50S and 70S Series

It should also be noted that the latest GPSMAP 547 and 741 units have the same two port configuration and wiring as the 50S and 70S ranges.

Garmin Multi-Function Displays

All Garmin MFDs have at least one NMEA0183 Output for connecting to our NMEA to WiFI server Smart WLN10 or WLN30.

For the series 3000

The 3000 series has two NMEA0183 Outputs.

For the series 4000,  5000, 6000 and 7000

The 4000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 Series all share a common Power/Data Cable that has two NMEA0183 Outputs.

For the latest series 1000, 7400 and 7600

All of the latest series of models i.e. 1000, 7400 and 7600 share a newer common Power/Data Cable design that has two NMEA0183 Outputs, but different wire colours than the older Power/Data cables.

The GPS160, a high performance positioning sensor using GPS, Galileo and Glonass satellite systems for exceptional positioning accuracies and redundancies (sub 1m).

Here’s the wiring diagram:

Humminbird 700, 800, 900 and 1100 Series

Not all Humminbird products have an NMEA0183 Output suitable for connecting our WLN10 or WLN30 to, but the 700, 800, 900 and 1100 series all have an NMEA0183 output that transmits Depth and GPS data. Also some of the other Fish Finders with an internal GPS also have an NMEA0183 Output such as the 161, 363 and 383c Combo units.

You will need the optional AS-HHGPS Cable Kit  (P/No. 700030-1) that connects to the rear of the unit.

Make sure that the NMEA Output is set to ON in the Advanced Setup menu of the Humminbird unit.

Here is a wiring diagram showing how to connect our WLN10 or WLN30 to the AS-HHGPS cable.

Humminbird Matrix

The Humminbird Matrix family of Fish Finders all feature an NMEA0183 Output but you need to have the AS-HHGPS cable kit (P/No. 700030-1) that connects to the rear of the unit. This cable kit is available as an optional accessory.

Make sure that the NMEA Output is set to ON in the Advanced Setup menu of the Humminbird Matrix unit.

Here is a wiring diagram that shows how to connect the AS-HHGPS cable kit to the WLN10 or WLN30:

Lowrance Elite 5

The Lowrance Elite 4 & 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 WLN10 or WLN30 in either mode .

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 will need to configure the WLN10 baud rate to 38400 baud.

Lowrance HDS5, HDS7, HDS8 & HDS10

The Lowrance HDS5, HDS7, HDS8 & HDS10 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 WLN10 or WLN30 in either mode .

Here is the wiring diagram:

Lowrance HDS Gen2 & 3

The Lowrance HDS range of Multifunction displays is on its third generation and all units feature a single NMEA0183 Port that our WLN10/WLN30 can connect to.

NAIS 500 Navico (B&G, Lowrance, Simrad)

Here’s how to interface the WLN10 to a Navicom RT450, RT550 or RT650 VHF radio.

Here is the wiring diagram :

Navicom RT450, RT550 & RT650

Navicom rt750 & rt1050.

Here’s how to interface the WLN10 to a Navicom RT750 or RT1050 VHF radio.

Although the marine business of Navman which was sold to the Brunswick Group and then ultimately became part of the Navico Group, is no longer producing products, there are still a lot of boats with Navman Instruments and Fish Finders onboard.

As a general rule, most Navman products had an NMEA0183 output which was usually the White wire of the Power/Data cable. However, before purchasing or installing a WLN10, we recommend that you check your units manual to be sure that it has a suitable NMEA0183 output and which wire colour the NMEA Output is on.

Here is a wiring diagram for the popular Navman Depth 3100 instrument.

Raymarine A, C and E Series

Most of the latest Raymarine a, c and e Series Multi-Function Displays have an NMEA0183 Output that can connect to our WLN10 or WLN30.

The smaller a6 and a7 models (a65, a67, a78, etc.) do not have an NMEA0183 Output and you would need to use our NMEA 2000 to WiFi server NavLink2 with these products.

For the rest of the A, C and E Series units, here is the wiring diagram:

Raymarine A50D, A57D and A70D

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 WLN10 or WLN30.

Here is our wiring diagram:

Raymarine A60 and A65

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 WLN10.

The wiring is the same for both units and a diagram can be found below.

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 will need to configure the WLN10 or WLN30 baud rate to 38400 baud.

Raymarine AIS650 & AIS350

The Raymarine AIS650 AIS Transponder and AIS350 AIS Receiver has both NMEA 0183 and SeaTalk NG interface.

Both Raymarine AIS650 & AIS350 have two bidirectional NMEA 0183 ports with one port configured at 38,400 baud rate (high speed) and another port at 4,800 baud rate (low speed) so you need to connect the WLN10 or WLN30 to the high speed port.

You will need to configure the WLN10 NMEA interface at 38,400 baud (high speed). The WLN10 manual explains how to change the baud rate of the WLN10’s NMEA interface.

Raymarine AIS700

The Raymarine AIS700 AIS Transponder has both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interface.

The AIS700 has two bidirectional NMEA 0183 ports. Port 1 is preconfigured at 38,400 baud rate (AIS speed) and port 2 at 4,800 baud rate (instruments speed) so you need to connect the WLN10 or WLN30 to the port 1.

Raymarine C + E Series Widescreen

The C + E Series Widescreen Multifunction Displays had three NMEA0183 Ports, although only two of the ports were bi-directional (input and output), the third port only having an input.

It should also be noted that only one of the two bi-directional ports could be set to the high speed 38400 baud rate for AIS, so it is best not to connect the WLN10 to this port, if you intend to fit an AIS unit at a later date.

We recommend fitting the WLN10 to Port 1 as shown in the wiring diagram here.

Raymarine Classic C + E Series

The Classic C + E Series plotters had just one NMEA0183 Port to connect the WLN10 or WLN30.

Raymarine VHF Radio Ray 50, Ray 52, Ray 60 & Ray 70

The Raymarine Ray 50, Ray 52, Ray 60 or Ray 70 VHF radio has a SeaTalk NG (NMEA 2000) and NMEA 0183 interface.

If you want to send over WiFi AIS and GPS data from the VHF radio then go to the radio settings and select NMEA 0183 High Speed (38400 baud) for the NMEA output.

Then you have to configure the WLN10/WLN30 at 38400 baud (through its web interface).

Here is the diagram:

Raymarine ST50, ST50+, ST60, ST60+ & Raytheon

Autohelm, the UK autopilot and instrument manufacturer who were bought by Raytheon in the 1990s and then evolved in to what is now Raymarine, developed their own instrument interface called SeaTalk. After NMEA0183, this is probably the most common network found on boats and there are still tens, possibly hundreds of thousands of boats around the world that have a SeaTalk network onboard.

With a Seatalk to NMEA Interface box

Our WLN10/WLN30 cannot connect directly to a SeaTalk network but there are usually one or two NMEA0183 outputs in the Autohelm, Raytheon or Raymarine system where our WLN10 can be connected to. Take the system below, most Multi-Function Displays have an NMEA port on them or perhaps the system has one of the SeaTalk to NMEA interface boxes (P/No E85001) which has an NMEA Ouput or an RS232 Output or you can also add our SeaTalk to NMEA converter, either of which can be connected to our WLN10 – Here is the wiring diagram for the SeaTalk to NMEA interface.

For ST50 and ST50 +

Originally the Autohelm ST50 Tridata and Multi instruments had an NMEA0183 Output and this was also true for the ST50+ range – for an ST50 or ST50+ instrument here is the wiring diagram:

For ST60 and ST60+

By the time the ST60 range was released, the only instrument to have an NMEA0183 Output was the Multi instrument and when the ST60+ came out just the Graphic Display instrument had an NMEA0183 Output – For ST60 or ST60+ instrument, here is the wiring diagram.

For Raytheon Chart Plotters (RC530, RL70, RL80)

There were also a number of Autohelm/Raytheon Chart Plotters and the popular Pathfinder range of MFDs (RC530, RL70, RL80C, etc.) that all had NMEA Outputs, that would transmit the SeaTalk Instrument data. Here is a diagram showing the pin out of the Pathfinder and Pathfinder+ unit’s NMEA OUT Cable.

Seatalk Converter

Digital Yacht’s SeaTalk to NMEA 0183 (ISO) converter is a small but powerful interface that provides bi-directional conversion between a SeaTalk network and an NMEA0183 network or device. The ST-NMEA converter takes its power from the SeaTalk network. It features a full, multi-transistor SeaTalk 1 interface, an opto-isolated NMEA0183 input and differential NMEA0183 output. Therefore, key navigational data between the SeaTalk and NMEA0183 networks can be shared reliably.

The SeaTalk1 to NMEA 0183 (ISO) Converter is ideal for connection to one of Digital Yacht’s wireless NMEA servers, allowing SeaTalk owners to go wireless.

Here is how to connect our Seatalk1 to NMEA 0183 converter to our WLN10 or WLN30 NMEA to WiFi server:

Simrad NSO Series

The high end Simrad NSO systems have a single NMEA0183 port that can be connected to our WLN10/WLN30.

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 will need to configure the WLN10/WLN30  baud rate to 38400 baud.

Simrad NSS & NSE Series

The Simrad NSS & NSE Series have just one NMEA0183 Port to connect the WLN10/WLN30 to.

Standard Horizon GX2200

The VHF radio Standard Horizon GX2200 has two NMEA interfaces. To send over WiFi the AIS data, you must set up the VHF radio NMEA output at 38400 baud. This is explained in the VHF radio manual.

Tacktick Instruments

The Tacktick Micronet instrument range features a proprietary wireless interface that cannot be directly connected to by tablets and smart phones. However, the T122 Wireless Interface has a single NMEA0183 Output that can be connected directly to the WLN10 input.

Tacktick were bought by Raymarine and the Micronet Instruments are now sold as the Raymarine Wireless range, which still includes the T122. Therefore, connection of our WLN10 to the latest Raymarine Wireless range is identical.

True Heading AIS CTRX

CRTX is an AIS transponder developed by the Swedish company True Heading. This AIS transponder has both NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interface.

Here is the wiring diagram to explain how to connect the WLN10 or WLN30 to the CRTX:

Vesper XB-6000

Vesper is an AIS transponder with NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 interface. By connecting our WLN10 or WLN30 to the Vesper AIS transponder, you will receive all your AIS targets on navigation apps & software.

The Vesper AIS Transponder has a low speed NMEA 0183 port (4,800 baud) and a high speed one (38,400 baud).

You need to connect the WLN10 to the high speed one:

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Digital Yacht WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Multiplexer - ZDIGWLN30SM

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WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Multiplexer

“The WLN30 is a smart NMEA to WiFi Multiplexer designed to connect your smart phone and other wireless devices to your boat’s navigation systems. It features three NMEA0183 inputs and easy web interface configuration.”

Digital Yacht’s WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Mutiplexer takes iPad and tablet integration afloat even further with the ability to connect to existing on board GPS, AIS and instrument systems and transfer data wirelessly to an iPad or tablet – allowing compatible apps to display and compute with real time information. The WLN30 creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data.

When connected to, for example, an AIS system, real time AIS target positions and identity data will be displayed on detailed electronic charting through compatible apps including Weather4D, TimeZero, iAIS, iSailor, SailGrib, Seapilot and hundreds more. The tablet becomes a full function navigation display.

The WLN30 has three NMEA0183 Inputs and one NMEA0183 Output, which can be programmed through its simple browser interface to operate at 4800 or 38400 baud rates. Data received on the three inputs is multiplexed together and transmitted to any wireless devices connected to the WLN30’s wireless network. The same multiplexed data is also available on the NMEA 0183 Output or in an alternative mode the NMEA 0183 Output can be configured to forward data from the wireless application, such as next waypoint or autopilot data, to other NMEA 0183 equipment.

All configuration of the WLN30 can be done through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the WLN30’s IP address and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and select AP mode. No complicated programming software or app required and you can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

The WLN30 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.

With its three NMEA0183 inputs, you can also utilise our SeaTalk to NMEA adaptor to allow SeaTalk instrument data to be interfaced directly to the WLN30 or our iKonvert gateway to connect NMEA 2000 data. Now works with the popular Navionics Boating App for Apple iOS and Android to display GPS and AIS data on your Navionics charts.

• Three input NMEA 0183 to WiFi Multiplexer (4800 baud or 38400 baud)
• Multiplexed data transmitted over Wi-Fi and NMEA 0183 Output
• Web interface for setup and initial programming
• Set baud rates, SSID and password through web interface
• Supports both TCP and UDP (for multiple connections) protocols
• View received NMEA data in web browser for easy fault finding of issues
• Supports a bi directional Wi-Fi interface for autopilot control
• Fully compatible with popular navigation apps and software
• Easy to install IPX4 black box solution

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iKonvert NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183 Converter

Digital Yacht have just launched iKonvert , a new NMEA 2000 NMEA 0183 converter designed to make interfacing new and old devices in your boat’s electronic system possible.  It allows older, legacy NMEA 0183 instruments to work with modern multi function displays which now almost exclusively utilise NMEA 2000.  It can also allow new chart plotters to provide data to older VHF radios, autopilot or instrument displays.

It’s often frustrating for a boat owner to have to change a complete system when just one component requires updating. iKonvert resolves a lot of these issues.

Installation is simple.   It’s self powered from the boat’s NMEA 2000 backbone and simply “T’s” into the network.

A bi-directional NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 converter

iKonvert has been designed to satisfy as many of these situations as possible. Conversions are bi-directional. For example, you may want to get the data from older NMEA0183 sensors on to your NMEA2000 network. Another reason being you have a new NMEA2000 only MFD and want GPS and Navigation data sent to your older NMEA0183 VHF and Autopilot. iKonvert can be used to accurately and intelligently carry out the required data conversions.

We often help our customers with their electronic systems. You can see below a customer system which needed 3 iKonvert to work in different modes. One iKonvert to work in AIS mode for the chartplotter to receive AIS data, one iKonvert in Wind mode for the wind unit to appear as a genuine wind source on the NMEA 2000 backbone and then the last iKonvert for the coursemaster autopilot to receive the data from the NMEA 2000 backbone.

iKonvert is also available with a USB interface to allow NMEA 2000 connections to a PC, MAC or even Raspberry Pi. Electronic chart plotting programs on these devices can then take advantage of data from your latest electronic on board systems.

Both versions are priced at £110 plus vat and are available now.  More information at www.digitalyacht.co.uk

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WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Multiplexer

“The WLN30 is a smart NMEA to WiFi Multiplexer designed to connect your smart phone and other wireless devices to your boat’s navigation systems. It features three NMEA0183 inputs and easy web interface configuration.” 

Digital Yacht’s WLN30 Smart Wireless NMEA Mutiplexer takes iPad and tablet integration afloat even further with the ability to connect to existing on board GPS, AIS and instrument systems and transfer data wirelessly to an iPad or tablet – allowing compatible apps to display and compute with real time information. The WLN30 creates a secure, password protected wifi network on board to footprint the boat with data.

When connected to, for example, an AIS system, real time AIS target positions and identity data will be displayed on detailed electronic charting through compatible apps including Weather4D, TimeZero, iAIS, iSailor, SailGrib, Seapilot and hundreds more. The tablet becomes a full function navigation display.

The WLN30 has three NMEA0183 Inputs and one NMEA0183 Output, which can be programmed through its simple browser interface to operate at 4800 or 38400 baud rates. Data received on the three inputs is multiplexed together and transmitted to any wireless devices connected to the WLN30’s wireless network. The same multiplexed data is also available on the NMEA 0183 Output or in an alternative mode the NMEA 0183 Output can be configured to forward data from the wireless application, such as next waypoint or autopilot data, to other NMEA 0183 equipment.

All configuration of the WLN30 can be done through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the WLN30’s IP address and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and select AP mode.  No complicated programming software or app required and you can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

The WLN30 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.

With its three NMEA0183 inputs, you can also utilise our SeaTalk to NMEA adaptor to allow SeaTalk instrument data to be interfaced directly to the WLN30 or our iKonvert gateway to connect NMEA 2000 data. Now works with the popular Navionics Boating App for Apple iOS and Android to display GPS and AIS data on your Navionics charts.

• Three input NMEA 0183 to WiFi Multiplexer (4800 baud or 38400 baud)
• Multiplexed data transmitted over Wi-Fi and NMEA 0183 Output
• Web interface for setup and initial programming
• Set baud rates, SSID and password through web interface
• Supports both TCP and UDP (for multiple connections) protocols
• View received NMEA data in web browser for easy fault finding of issues
• Supports a bi directional Wi-Fi interface for autopilot control
• Fully compatible with popular navigation apps and software
• Easy to install IPX4 black box solution

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NavLink2 – NMEA 2000 to Wi-Fi

$ 279.95

“NavLink 2 is an easy to fit NMEA 2000 to Wifi server designed to make NMEA 2000 navigation data available for apps on smartphones, tablets, iPads and PCs.”

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KEY FEATURES

NavLink 2 is an easy to fit NMEA 2000 to Wifi server designed so that NMEA 2000 navigation data can be made available for apps on smartphones, tablets, iPads and PCs. Installation takes seconds as a result of direction connection to the NMEA 2000 back bone and self-powered from the data network.

Once installed, it creates a local WiFi network for devices to connect or can be programmed to join an existing wireless network if one is already installed.  This is ideal for devices like the Furuno wireless radar which require operation through their own dedicated network but require NMEA 2000 data integration for charting apps.

NavLink2 creates a secure, password protected, local Wi-Fi network which allows all NMEA 2000 data to be sent to popular iOS and Android apps such as Navionics, AquaMap, iSailor, Weather4D, SailGrib, iNavX, TimeZero and more.

NavLink2 supports both UDP (for multiple connections) and TCP/IP interfaces for maximum compatibility with apps so you can be using a PC at the chart table with an iPad on deck. It’s also bidirectional so apps can control an autopilot if they enable this function.

CONFIGURATION

You can configure the NavLink2 through its own simple web interface, just open your web browser, enter the NavLink2’s IP address and you can filter NMEA sentences, change network name & password or even merge the WiFi to an existing WiFi network on board. So no complicated programming software or app required.

You can also choose a specific mode for the Navlink2, for instance, you can choose Raw NMEA 2000 mode or the AIS mode to only send AIS and GPS data to get a better result with an app that can only accept AIS & GPS data, such as Navionics. You can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

Finally, The NavLink2 supports TCP and UDP network protocols for maximum compatibility with apps. If you want to have full bi-directional control of an autopilot, with guaranteed data integrity or you want to be the only person receiving the data, then select TCP. If however, you want to receive the same data on multiple devices, for instance a PC at the chart table and an iPad on deck, then select the UDP broadcast protocol.

SPECIFICATIONS

• NMEA 2000 to WiFi server
• Self powered from NMEA 2000 bus – fits in seconds
• Supports TCP/IP and UDP connection modes
• Provides AIS, navigation and instrument data to apps
• Compatible with all popular apps like iNavX, TimeZero, Weather 4D, Navionics, SailGrib, NavLink , iSailor, SeaPilot, AquaMap etc
• Up to 7 connected devices
• Compatible with Windows, Linux, MAC OS, iOS and Android
• Easy web interface for programming
• Password protected
• Can act as dedicated wireless server or rather can connect to an existing wireless network
• Diagnostic data display mode and LED status lights
• Internal hi gain WiFi antenna
• Super-fast 230KBs operation
• Optional raw data mode for developers and likewise advanced users
• Supplied with NMEA 2000 cable

NavLink2 Quick Start Guide V3.10

All you need is to connect the NavLink2 to your NMEA 2000 backbone. It will take its power automatically from your NMEA 2000 network.

Our WLN10/WLN30 & NavLink2 have a built-in web interface and create a password protected WiFi network. With your tablet, PC or smartphone, if you scan for wireless networks, you should see a wireless network called “DY-WiFi-xxxx” where xxxx is a four-digit code unique to the product. The WiFi network might change according to your product version.

Make your device join this network and you will be asked to enter a password which is “PASS-xxxx” where xxxx is the same four-digit code as in your network name. You can change both the network name and password in the unit’s web interface.

For example, if your product creates the WiFi network: NavLink2-D4B6 then your password is PASS-D4B6

All configuration can be done through a simple web interface, just connect to the product’s Wi-Fi network then open your web browser, enter the product’s IP address (192.168.1.1) and you can set baud rates, multiplexing mode, network name, password and join an existing network.

We keep up to date reviews on our news blog at www.digitalyacht.net – search for Best Marine Apps for Android or iOS. Popular apps include Navionics, iNavX, TZ iBoat , iAIS, NavLink, iSailor, SeaPilot, Weather 4D, MaxSea TimeZero, SailGrib and literally 100s more.

Our products are also compatible with navigation software on PC/Mac/Linux.

We keep on our blog a list which explains how to configure all the popular navigation apps & software. This list explains how to configure a NMEA connection (UDP/TCP) on the app/software but also how to configure the AIS settings.

To see the list, please click here: https://support.digitalyacht.co.uk/how-to-configure-apps-software/

Up to 7 devices can connect using UDP. TCP/IP is a one to one connection format. PCs, MACs, Android, Linux and iPhone/iPad are all compatible.

Yes! You can program this through the web interface so you just have one Wi-Fi network on board with our product linked directly to your other Wi-Fi network as a client.

This works well as well with Furuno WiFi radar installations.

No internet connection is required. Many consumers get confused and automatically associate wifi with internet. The product creates a wifi network and the local iPad or tablet users searches for this in the same way they search for a wifi hotspot.

Once connected, NMEA data is sent over the local link created on board the boat.

The Wi-Fi will typically footprint a boat up to 25m LOA. Contact us if you need a bigger footprint or have a steel or carbon vessel.

Our iKonvert/NAVLink2 gateways make implementing NMEA 2000 much easier, with no old, proprietary libraries, just a simple serial protocol that is published online at…

https://github.com/digitalyacht/iKonvert/wiki/4.-Serial-Protocol

The gateways take care of all of the complicated address claiming, network discovery and NMEA 2000 network management, simplifying and speeding up your software implementation. Here is a link to our iKonvert Developers Guide on GitHub…

https://github.com/digitalyacht/iKonvert

You will need a copy of the NMEA 2000 Appendix B in order to decode the NMEA 2000 PGN data, which is available from the NMEA organization.

If you have not already developed software to read and write NMEA 2000 data, then you might want to look at the  open source CANBoat software , which supports our iKonvert as detailed in the CANBoat Wiki, see link below. The developer Kees, has over a number of years, reverse engineered the NMEA PGNs and the data is translated in to a more simple and open JSON format.

https://github.com/canboat/canboat/wiki/ikonvert-serial

• 1m NMEA2000 drop cable
• WiFi antenna built-in

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