This can be usually be changed (depending on the manufacturer) but we recommend keeping to this convention when configuring your EMU-1 to avoid any unnecessary steps or complications. Most data receiving devices default to instance zero for port and instance 1 for starboard. The data instance can be changed using the column highlighted in the screen shot below. NOTE: The data instance needs to be changed, not the device or system instance shown in Toolkits ‘Properties’ window when a device is selected in any of the device lists.
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To do this, the data instance needs to be changed. When there is more than one source of this kind of information, the data needs to be separated so that the receiving device (an MFD for example) knows that there is more than one and how it should be displayed. For example Engine Parameters, Dynamic (PGN 127489) contains the information for pressure and temperature parameters (among many others), and Engine Parameters, Rapid Update (PGN 127488) contains the information for RPM. The EMU-1 will transmit standard NMEA 2000 messages, known as Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs). The EMU-1 configuration tool will open in the centre of the Toolkit Window and you can now begin applying settings. Click ‘new config’ in the ribbon menu at the top of the Toolkit window.Select the NGT-1 from the COM port selection drop down menu.The best way to do this is close all software applications. Ensure that no other software application is using the NGT-1 COM port.
#How to set up a nmea 2000 network drivers#
If using the USB variant of the NGT-1, ensure the USB drivers have downloaded and installed successfully.
#How to set up a nmea 2000 network how to#
Download our free PDF guide for how to correctly install an NMEA 2000 network if you are not sure how to do this. Install your NGT-1 and EMU-1 on the same, correctly terminated, NMEA 2000 network.Installation and Launching the Application This article explains why the Maretron USB100 can’t be used instead of the NGT-1. Please make sure you have these available before starting the configuration process. Getting StartedĪn Actisense NMEA 2000 to PC Gateway (NGT-1) and our freely available Toolkit software are needed to configure your EMU-1. To check whether your engines sensors are compatible with the EMU-1, read this article.
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This article will explain how to set up your EMU-1 when using a single unit for two engines or multiple EMU-1 on the same NMEA 2000 network. For installations where this is not the case, a dedicated EMU-1 will be needed for each engine. A single EMU-1 can be used to monitor up to two engines, so long as they both share the same power supply.