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NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway YDWG-02

The NMEA 2000 Wi-Fi Gateway allows you to see data from a NMEA 2000 marine digital network on a PC or smartphone. With it, you get marine network data including vessel course, speed, position, wind speed and direction, water depth, AIS messages from vessels and aircrafts and other navigation data in popular software applications.

The Device creates its own Wi-Fi network (with range of about 30 meters in open spaces) or it can be connected to an existing Wi-Fi network. In the second case, the coverage depends on coverage of the base network; laptops and PCs can be connected to Wi-Fi routers (and the Gateway) by Ethernet; and you can configure remote access to a Gateway over the Internet.

To configure the Gateway, you need any Wi-Fi enabled device (laptop or smartphone) with any web browser. The Device's settings can be reset to the factory values using the hidden reset button.

The Gateway supports TCP and UDP network protocols (both can be enabled at the same time). For UDP protocol, the number of clients (physical devices or software applications) is unlimited.

The Device has a bi-directional converter between NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 protocol. NMEA 0183 protocol is widely supported in marine applications dating back to last millennium. So the Device is compatible with virtually all marine mobile applications (except applications especially designed for use only with specific hardware) and with most popular PC applications.

Moreover, you do not need to install applications to view realtime vessel data. We added colorful, web-based gauges to built-in administrative web site, and now you can view wind, engines and fuel rate , pressure of oil, coolant and fuel , tanks and batteries (or using circular gauges ), course, speed, depth and other data right from a browser. And even control the autopilot!

You can customize any page's layout and its sets of data bars. You can even watch NMEA logs! Save on apps, save on additional instrument displays and monitor your boat from your sofa with a smartphone! No internet connection is required and it is free. See this guide to learn more about the built-in web gauges. Or see this video !

The Gateway automatically records your track with weather, depth and other data to the internal memory (up to 16256 points). These data can be saved from the internal web site to GPX (for Garmin MapSource, Google Earth or other cartographic applications) or CSV (spreadsheet) files.

The Gateway also supports RAW protocol, which is supported in a popular Expedition software and CAN Log Viewer . It allows transferring of any NMEA 2000 messages (including proprietary) to application and in reverse direction. You can record messages to a .CAN file and/or monitor in real time with free CAN Log Viewer software (Mac OS X, Windows, Linux). It can be useful for NMEA 2000 or J1939 networks setup and troubleshooting .

The recorded .CAN file can be converted to a .DAT format and processed with YDVR Converter software to convert NMEA 2000 data to GPX tracks, spreadsheets and other formats. Of course, it is not as convenient as recording data with the Voyage Recorder , but it is suitable for tests and trials, etc.

The RAW protocol is open and is supported also in our USB Gateway . We hope that it will become popular among software developers, because it is very simple and free.

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The Gateway is designed for operation in an NMEA 2000 network and is compatible with a wide range of equipment supporting this protocol. Raymarine SeaTalk NG, Simrad SimNet, and Furuno CAN networks are branded versions of NMEA 2000 and differ only by connector type. Garmin uses the NMEA 2000 Micro connector in its devices, which is compatible with the DeviceNet Micro connector.

Gateway is supplied with different types of connectors (see the User Guide ), making it possible to connect it to networks of different manufacturers without any adapters.

The Wi-Fi antenna is located inside under the LED. For additional technical details, please see the User Guide and FAQ .

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How to interface NMEA 2000

Find out how to connect any of Digital Yacht’s products to NMEA 2000 networks.

Search the brand of your NMEA 2000 network and you will find wiring diagrams which explain how to connect a NMEA 2000 equipment on your navigation system .

Some of the larger manufacturer’s such as Raymarine, Simrad and Lowrance initially had their own “flavours” of NMEA 2000, using proprietary connectors which needed adaptor cables, but the good news is that now all of the major manufacturers have adopted the standard M12 “micro” connectors that were in the NMEA 2000 specification.

You cannot simply connect one NMEA2000 device to another device, by connecting them directly together using a single cable. For proper communication to take place, both devices must be connected to a basic NMEA2000 powered network.

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

Digital Yacht NMEA 2000 Network

In this post, you can find out how to install a NavLinK2 NMEA 2000 to WiFi server on a Digital Yacht NMEA 2000 network.

Digital Yacht’s NMEA2000 starter kit allows for up to 3 devices to interconnect – say AIS, plotter and autopilot and comes complete with terminators and a power cable.  It uses the high quality, nickel plated metal style connectors rather than the cheaper plastic type which can prove unreliable.  The backbone is formed from a unique 6 way extension block with ports at each end that accommodate the terminators.  Therefore allowing for a really neat and compact installation – ideal for behind the helm.  It’s suitable for DIY installers as well as boat builders who want an easy and value priced solution for integrating and installing modern boat electronics. The connection system will work with all leading brands and can be expanded using standard components as required.

The Digital Yacht’s NMEA 2000 starter kit uses the standard NMEA 2000 connector so you don’t need any special adaptor cables to connect an NMEA 2000 equipment to the NMEA 2000 starter kit from Digital Yacht.

Simply find a spare “T Piece” connector or expand the NMEA 2000 backbone and the integral NMEA2000 cable of our NavLink2 will plug straight in, taking its power from the network and sending all received data over the WiFi on navigation apps & software.

Although this post is about how to connect the NavLink2, you can do the same with our other products which have NMEA 2000 interface (such as our AIS transponders).

If you are installing a larger NMEA2000 network and wish to have multiple 4 way T-Piece Backbone, they can be joined together either directly or via a drop cable (as shown below). Always fit the terminators on the end of the backbone.

Garmin NMEA 2000 Network

In this post, you can find out how to install a NavLinK2 NMEA 2000 to WiFi server on a Garmin network.

Garmin adopted the standard NMEA2000 connector system, rather than use their own proprietary connectors and so connection of our NavLink2 to a Garmin network is even easier, without the need of any special adaptor cables.

Simply find or add a spare “T Piece” connector and the integral NMEA2000 cable of our NavLink2 will plug straight in, taking its power from the network and sending all received data over the WiFi on navigation apps & software.

Raymarine SeaTalkNG network

In this post, you can find out how to install a NavLinK2 NMEA 2000 to WiFi server on a SeaTalkNG network.

The diagram below shows how our NavLink2 would connect to Raymarine’s popular entry level A65 Multi-Function Display (MFD), the first of this new breed of NMEA2000 only chart plotters.

Raymarine’s version of the industry standard NMEA2000 interface, called SeaTalkNG, is fully compatible with NMEA2000, but features their own connectors and additional proprietary PGN messages. To connect our NavLink2 unit to the Raymarine Network, it is necessary to purchase a SeaTalkNG to DeviceNet (NMEA2000) cable from Raymarine.

Connecting our NavLink2 to an NMEA2000 network could not be easier as it takes power from the network and puts data on to the network via its NMEA2000 cable (0.75m) which is terminated in a standard NMEA2000 male connector. To connect NavLink2 to the Raymarine network you will need to purchase the Female version of the Raymarine adaptor cable which is their Part Number A06045 and is very cheap.

Simrad SimNet network

In this post, you can find out how to install a NavLinK2 NMEA 2000 to WiFi server on a Simrad network.

Simrad adopted their own proprietary connector system for NMEA2000 (SimNet) and so connection of our NavLink2 will require a SimNet to NMEA2000 adaptor cable (Simrad P/No 24006199).

Once you have the SimNet to NMEA2000 adaptor cable, connect this to the standard NMEA2000 cable that is included with our Navlink2 and then find a spare SimNet connection on the network to plug the adaptor cable in to. The NavLink2 will then take its power from the SimNet network and send over the WiFi all the data on the SimNet network.

It should be noted that all of the latest B&G Zeus Chart Plotters also use SimNet network connectors and so our NavLink2 will work with these chart plotters in the same way.

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WLN30 – Smart Wireless NMEA Multiplexer

$ 379.95 ex GST

“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.”

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KEY FEATURES

Digital Yacht’s new WLN30 is a Smart Wireless NMEA to WiFi Multiplexer that takes iPad and tablet integration afloat even further. The ability to connect to existing on board GPS, AIS and instrument systems and transfer data wirelessly to an iPad or tablet allows 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 NavLink , TimeZero, Navionics, AquaMap, iAIS , iSailor, Seapilot and hundreds more. The tablet therefore becomes a full function navigation display.

The new WLN30 has three NMEA0183 Inputs and one NMEA0183 Output. You can programme these through its simple browser interface to operate at 4800 or 38400 baud rates. Data received on the three inputs is multiplexed together. The WLN30 can then transmit to any wireless device 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, for instance the next waypoint or autopilot data, to other NMEA 0183 equipment.

With its three NMEA0183 inputs, you can also utilise our  SeaTalk to NMEA adaptor.  As a result, SeaTalk instrument data to be interfaced directly to the WLN30 or our  iKonvert gateway  to connect NMEA 2000 data.

CONFIGURATION

You can configure the WLN30 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 and even merge the WiFi to an existing WiFi network on board.  So no complicated programming software or app required. You can even view the received NMEA data in the web browser, for easy fault finding of issues.

Finally, 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 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

WLN30 Smart Quick Start Guide V1_01_Eng

The WLN10 only have one NMEA 0183 interface (input & output). You must configure this interface at either 38,400 baud (AIS speed) or 4,800 baud (instruments & GPS speed). This is an ideal server if you want to broadcast data either from your AIS receiver/transponder or the data from your instrumentation.

The WLN30 have 3 x NMEA 0183 interface and you can select different NMEA speed for each NMEA 0183 interface. The WLN30 multiplexes all data and broadcasts it via WiFi to receive real-time data to an application or navigation software. This is an ideal server if you have several navigation devices on board (with different NMEA speeds) and you want to broadcast AIS, GPS and instrument data at the same time.

We keep on our blog a list which explains how to interface the WLN10/WLN30 & NavLink2 to popular navigation equipment such as Raymarine, Garmin, Furuno, etc.. This list explains which wires you need to use to interface the products together.

For the WLN10/WLN30, you can see the list here: https://digitalyacht.net/how-to-interface-wln10/

For the NavLink2, you can see the list here: https://digitalyacht.net/how-to-interface-nmea2000/

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.

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

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.

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.

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://digitalyacht.net/configure-apps-software/

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.

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.

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NMEA interface

What is NMEA?

Digital Yacht NMEA Interfacing products provide smart and cost effective solutions for connecting dedicated marine electronics to the latest consumer devices such as smart phones, laptops and tablets. Both traditional wired and the latest wireless interfaces are available allowing you to easily transfer NMEA data to your mobile device.

Whether you are an iPhone/iPad, Android, PC or Mac user, wireless (or wired) interfacing can now be simply added to your existing navigation system with the addition of one of Digital Yacht’s smart little devices.

We’ve also created NMEA gateways to multiplex the NMEA data or to connect and convert the NMEA data to an Ethernet network, USB or even to Signal K, an open source format.

NMEA is the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and is a US-based marine electronics trade organisation setting standards of communication between marine electronics. There are currently two main standards: NMEA0183 and NMEA2000.

NMEA 0183 is the most common standard on board and almost every marine electronic system has an NMEA 0183 input and output. It is important to note that there are two different NMEA data speeds (baud rates) which you may need to configure:

• 4800 baud is the original NMEA speed and is the most used especially auto-pilots, GPS antenna, VHF radios, marine instruments, etc.
• 38400 baud is the high speed (HS) data rate used by AIS systems and multiplexers that needed more bandwidth to cope with all the data.
• In addition, there are other “un-official” data rates, such as 9600 baud used by some non-marine GPS systems and much higher 115,200 and 230,400 rates used by high performance PC software. Knowing the different NMEA speeds is important when connecting and linking different marine electronics products.

Although most of the new marine electronics products use the new NMEA 2000 standard (see below), they often retain at least one NMEA 0183 interface for connection to legacy systems.

This new standard was developed to accommodate the increasing amount of marine electronics on board modern vessels and the diverse range of data that needed to be communicated on the network. It has been designed to be a very easy, plug-and-play system, where devices and sensors plug in to a network “backbone” (sometimes called “trunk”) that runs the length of the vessel, linking everything together.

The “backbone” can supply both data and power (limited capacity) to any device that connects to it and operates at a much higher 250Kbps data rate than the older NMEA 0183 standard. For good, error-free, data transfer, the “backbone” must be fitted with terminators at each end of the cabling to balance the signal loading and then each device is connected (“spurred off”) using a “T-Piece” connector and drop cable which all use standard Waterproof connectors for maximum reliability and interoperability.

We are regularly asked “what do I need to have an NMEA 2000 network onboard?” This prompted us to create a cost effective and smart NMEA2000 Starter Kit that is ideal for smaller boats but can also be easily expanded in the future.

And Signal K?

Things are changing in the world of marine electronic interfacing with the introduction of a new open source platform called Signal K. It aims to be the next generation solution for marine data exchange.

It is intended to be used not only for communication between instruments and sensors on board a single vessel, but also to allow for sharing of data between multiple boats, aids to navigation, ports, marinas, etc. It is designed to be easily implemented by web and mobile applications and to connect boats and ships to the Internet of Things Afloat.

Many of you will be familiar with NMEA data standards which have been prevalent over the past 30 years.  These standards were developed when the instruments on the average boat were much simpler and less capable. However, we don’t see the NMEA standard disappearing over night but equally a new format is needed for the next advance in applications.

In fact, the combination of NMEA and Signal K on board is the best technical opportunity. That’s where iKommunicate comes in – a full featured NMEA to Signal K gateway and server allowing existing marine electronics to integrate with Signal K app.

For users (developers) wanting the very latest Signal K implementations using a Raspberry Pi, etc. we recommend using our iKonvert and NavLink interfaces and there’s developer information available on our Github site here https://github.com/digitalyacht

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