Connect up to eight NMEA 0183 data streams and combine them into one output data stream.
Numerous data signals can be easily combined with the X909-M, close to the source equipment allowing a single cable to carry all data to the destination equipment such as a VDR/S-VDR, ECDIS or Radar, etc
Received NMEA data is stored and forwarded on a first in first out basis. With input and output ports that support 4800 – 38400 baud. The X909-FM is also ideal for daisy-chaining for applications with more than eight NMEA inputs
Advantages
Accepts up to eight NMEA 0183 inputs
Supports a range of baud rates for compatibility
Can be daisy-chained, ideal for complex installations
Certified to IEC60945
Technical Information
The X909-M interface connects up to a maximum of eight NMEA 0183 inputs and combines the data to one output port. Applications include combining the input data from several sources and typically outputting to equipment such as VDR, S-VDR, ECDIS, or Radar.
The data combiner stores and forwards NMEA 0183 sentences on a first-in-first-out basis.
Attention has to be given to possible overload of the output channel. It will not pass more than 480 characters per second at the NMEA 0183 standard rate of 4800 bits/sec; setting output at 38400 baud will resolve this problem.
The output rate can be set by the DIP switch and configured to 38400 baud output. One input port can also be switched from 4800 to 38400. This will allow serial or daisy chaining connection of interfaces to significantly expanded the input capacity of the system.